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The Profile
Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, sport stars, media personalities and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published…
Episodes
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Actor David Gyasi on love
Actor David Gyasi (pronounced 'Josse') is on a career high. He's appeared in Hollywood films such as Interstellar with Matthew McConaughey and alongside Halle…
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Leadership Special David Instone-Brewer: ‘A Christmas narrative for leaders’
In a classic re-run, Andy Peck chats with the retired Baptist minister and Cambridge scholar about how we should best understand Luke and Matthew’s portrayal…
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Michelle John on music and God's Providence
Gospel singer songwriter Michelle John has sung with some great names in the music industry including Eric Clapton and Maria Carey though as she says - she…
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Leadership Special Matt Hogg: ‘Enabling lay leaders’
Andy Peck chatted with the leadership enabler at CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society) about the work of equipping lay leadership to serve in the local church…
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Writer Joy Marie Clarkson on connection
With parents in full-time ministry Joy Clarkson lived in several American states growing up including Texas, Tennessee, Colorado and California. She was often…
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Leadership Special Mark Hendley: ‘Leading through ministry uncertainty’
Andy Peck chatted with the founder of ‘The Stones Cry Out’ about how planned Holy Land tours were halted by the Israel v Hamas hostilities but ended up…
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Rico Tice on Evangelism
Evangelist Rico Tice had a classically English boarding school upbringing but his early life was more international. Born in Chile he grew up in Africa, later…
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Leadership Special Ashley Cooper: ‘Theological education for leaders’
Andy Peck chats with the Principal of Cliff College, Derbyshire about the challenges of leading a Theological College. How has the focus changed over the…
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Lex Renick - the pastor who turned her back on a transgender identity
Lex Renick has lived many different lives and she's still only 27-years-old. When she was still in middle school she began to experience gender dysphoria going…
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Leadership Special Chris Gillies: ‘Leading in the workplace’
Andy Peck talks to the author of ‘On the way to work: a Christian approach to thinking differently about success and fulfilment’. Chris has 30 years’…
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Musician and Evangelist Nancy Goudie on following the voice of God.
At the age of just six Nancy Goudie felt the powerful presence of God to the point she was unable to move. She became a Christian and later with her husband…
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Leadership Special Dr Shola Oladipo: ‘Leading with energy’
Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Food For Purpose (FFP) about how our diet and exercise levels affect our life as a leader. If we are to ‘love God with all our…
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Bishop Guli -the Anglican with Iranian roots speaking out on injustice
The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has been Bishop of Chelmsford for nearly 4 years. As a woman, she's one of 18 female bishops in the Church of England out…
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Leadership Special Kat Osborn & Tania Bright: ‘Leading a merged charity’
Andy Peck talks with the CEOs of Safe Families and Home for Good about how God led them to merge their complementary activities helping vulnerable families and…
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Leadership Special Kate Coleman: ‘Transforming into leaders for tomorrow’
Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Next Leadership about her latest book, ‘Metamorph: transforming your life and leadership. Inspired wisdom from…
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Femi Oguns - from actor to agent
According to the actor turned agent Femi Oguns it was God who told him to take his talents behind the screen. At 26-years-old Oguns had a great career. He had…
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Switchfoot's Jon Foreman on music and inspiration
American rock band Switchfoot had early success in the Christian rock scene in the late nighties and early noughties later gaining mainstream recognition. They…
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Leadership Special John Hindley: ‘Leading through disappointment’
Andy Peck talks with the pastor of Broad Grace Church in Norfolk, about disappointment, looking at themes from his book: ‘Dealing with Disappointment: How to…
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Chris DeFlorio - a real life Exorcist
It's a unique person that answers the call to deliverance ministry but that's exactly what happened to Chris DeFlorio who writes about his experiences as a…
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Leadership Special Alan Palmer: ‘Leading through illness’
Andy Peck talks with the recently retired lead chaplain at James Paget University Hospital in Great Yarmouth, who has served in pastoral ministry in Suffolk…
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Preston Sprinkle on Biblical truth, homosexuality and politics
Preston Sprinkle isn't scared of being cancelled. In fact it seems there's no subject he isn't prepared to debate. The Biblical scholar and Theology professor…
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Leadership Special Marcus Honeysett: ‘Leaders and imposter syndrome’
Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Living Leadership about the all-too-common phenomenon of ‘imposter syndrome’. Why might we feel like imposters?…
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce on writing and providence
Newly appointed Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce was brought up a Catholic and admits he has none of that 'burning Evangelical thing' and that his…
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Leadership Special Sim Dendy: ‘Simply leading a church’
Andy Peck talks with the senior leader of Freedom Church in Romsey, Hampshire, and author of 'Simply Church: Because it’s not meant to be this complicated'…
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Jesse Fellingham talking God online and on the street
Evangelist Jesse Fellingham knows Gen Z is hungry for answers about God. Jesse felt God speak to him when he was just eight-years-old. Now at 20 he's made a…
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Leadership Special Fearghal Kelly: ‘Student life as a training ground for leaders’
Andy Peck talks with the acting Southeast team leader for UCCF, about his work with Portsmouth University and why ‘students reaching fellow students’ remains…
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Finding God in the silver thread of music with Amanda Cook
Canadian singer-songwriter Amanda Cook is best known for penning ‘You make me brave’ which she wrote at Bethel Music in California as worship leader there. The…
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Leadership Special Andrew Yelland: ‘Leading a charity with many ministries’
Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Worldshare, serving ministries in Africa, Europe, Asia and Central America These ministries include education, tackling…
The ProfileCreationism as God's truth with Ken Ham
Ken Ham grew up in Australia in a Christian household where biblical authority was king and the world was created by God in 6 days. Aged just 24 he preached…
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Leadership Special Dave Criddle: ‘Helping disciples make disciples’
Andy Peck talks with the minister of Pathway Church, Sheffield and author of The DNA of Healthy Discipleship about his belief that God is looking to ‘re-code’…
The ProfileNative New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church
Brooklyn-born Rich Villodas didn't have far to go to find his calling. The native New Yorker is lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship, a large multi-racial church…
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Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’
Andy Peck talks with the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre (a hub based College with an HQ in Cheltenham, Glos), and former church pastor, about the…
The ProfileDarlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'
Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech to talk about her achievements and meeting God…
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Leadership Special Chris Stoddard: ‘Developing and communicating vision’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of the charities’ RUN (Reaching the Unchurched Network) and Lead Academy about the importance of vision. How does vision…
The ProfileMegan Basham: Are US evangelicals trading the truth for a 'leftist agenda'?
In Shepherds for Sale, US journalist Megan Basham accuses high profile evangelical leaders of "trading the truth for a leftist agenda" on issues ranging from…
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Leadership Special Trevor Waldock: ‘Championing the value of elders’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of Emerging Leaders and The Youth Compass Project about the value of true elders in church and society. How can the next…
The ProfileElite sports chaplain Ashley Null: Why identity in God is the only place to find true joy
Though you will have heard of many of the household names that Ashley Null has worked with, he will not discuss any of the athletes he works with in this…
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Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Leading an organisation through change’
Andy Peck talks with the author of Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders, about some models for understanding how we should manage change. They…
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SPECIAL: What is God doing among Gen Z?
‘It’s bonkers’, ‘God is blowing my mind’ ... Despite the dire statistics around church attendance in the UK, stories of God working miracles are proliferating…
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Leadership Special Ali Campbell: ‘Developing new leaders’
Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen leaders, especially young…
The ProfileParalympian Karé Adenegan: Going for gold, rooted in Christ
The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she’d never been allowed to…
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Leadership Special Stuart Gregg: ‘Leading a supernatural church’
Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a different kind of church with…
The ProfileRev Dr Sam Wells: The Bible is all about poverty
Rev Dr Sam Wells has been described as one of the most influential public theologians in the world today. He's also the Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which…
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Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Managing your time well’
Andy Peck talks to the author of 'Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders', about how to assess our tasks in the light of a wise focus for living…
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Leadership Special Mark Williamson: ‘Leading like Jesus’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of One Rock International about how to lead like Jesus, especially when the Gospels don’t give us a detailed account of how he…
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TV and film pioneer Norman Stone on why most Christian films are awful
Norman Stone began his career in television as the youngest producer/director at the BBC. Moving from documentaries, and a pioneering children's show, into…
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Leadership Special Derek Tidball: ‘How the New Testament views leadership’
Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist Minister and Principal of London School of Theology about how the idea of leadership evolved in the New Testament era…
The ProfileSpurgeon's College Principal Philip McCormack: From battlefield to Bible
In this engaging interview, the principal of Spurgeon's College, Rev Prof Philip McCormack reflects on his work as a miltiary chaplain in Afghanistan, for…
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Leadership Special Mark Arnold: Leading through ‘neurodiversity’
Andy Peck talks with Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints and the co-founder of the Additional Needs Alliance. They discus the…
The ProfilePreston Perry: The poet and evangelist on brutal honesty, marriage problems and losing the argument
The apologist and spoken word poet Preston Perry speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in gangs, finding Christ and how God convicted him about his old…
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Leadership Special Liam Johnston: ‘Chaplaincy on the railways’
Andy Peck talks with the executive director of the Railway Mission about his oversight of chaplains who serve across the mainland UK Rail Network. They discuss…
The ProfileSarah Bessey's evolving faith
The bestselling Christian author Sarah Bessey gives us a glimpse into her "evolving faith" in this week's edition of The Profile podcast. In reflecting on her…
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Leadership Special Joel Harris: ‘Supporting young people’s mental wellbeing’
Andy Peck talks with the youth and student co-ordinator at Kintsugi Hope, a charity that was set up to support those with mental and emotional health…
The ProfileSheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship
On this week's episode, Emma Fowle speaks to the Christian writer and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey. The Pause for Thought contributor shares about giving up his…
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Leadership Special Gayle Beebe: ‘Character through adversity’
Andy Peck talks with the president of Westmont College, a Christian Liberal Arts College in Santa Barbara, California about his book: The Crucibles that Shape…
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Leadership Special Shaun Lambert: ‘Leading mindfully’
Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Mindful Formation: A Pathway to Spiritual Liberation’ about Christian mindfulness. What is the biblical backing for the…
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Leadership Special Emma Ineson: ‘Leadership and ambition’
Andy Peck talks with Bishop Emma Ineson about her book, Ambition: What Jesus Said About Power, Success and Counting Stuff. They discuss when ambition is good…
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Shaun Escoffery on life on the West End stage and the faith which keeps him grounded
Shaun is a West End veteran, having played Mufasa in the Lion King for over 16 years. He’s also a soul and RnB artist who has recorded six critically-acclaimed…
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Leadership Special Rich Gower & Rachel Walker: ‘Leadership and activism’
Andy Peck talks with the co-authors of ‘The Hopeful Activist: discovering the vital change you were made to bring’ about developing biblically based…
The ProfileKintsugi Hope's Patrick Regan on what Christians get wrong about mental health
As part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope on mediating between…