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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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Leadership Special: Alan Cutting Where should we direct our charitable giving?
Andy Peck talks to Alan Cutting who has served as a pastor and planter of churches in the UK and Belgium and also with Samaritans Purse, Tearfund, Grassroots…
The ProfileBishop Mike Royal: The Churches Together leader on unity, community and praying for the King
God is shaking things up! That's according to the general secretary of Churches Together in England. Bishop Mike Royal was selected to pray for King Charles at…
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Leadership special: Glen Scrivener: The Air We Breathe
In a show first aired in 2022, Andy Peck talks to Speak Life's founder, Glen Scrivener, about his book, 'The Air We Breathe' where he suggests that many of the…
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Leadership special: Phil Boydell: Who are you 'alongside'?
Andy Peck talks to Phil Boydell, the UK's national director of The Navigators, a Bible based-ministry aiming to develop disciples of Jesus in various spheres…
The ProfileRev Dr Christopher Wright: Understanding the mission of God
The noted Old Testament scholar Dr Christopher Wright shares his testimony of coming to faith as a child, and explains how his experience overseas and working…
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Leadership special: Steve & Angie Campbell 'Lead where you are'
Andy Peck talks to Steve & Angie Campbell co-leaders of Global Leadership Network UK about a series of leadership conferences that are being hosted around the…
The ProfileRend Collective's Chris Llewellyn: Writing worship songs on doubt and deconstruction
It's a bold move, and one the lead singer of Rend Collective knows will be controversial in some circles. Nevertheless, the songwriter of some of the Church's…
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Leadership special: Judah and Rachel Cole on 'Planting churches that love their community'
Andy Peck speaks with Judah and Rachel Cole of Open Well Church, Liverpool who planted their first church just a few hundred yards from their first 'date'…
The ProfileDr Isabelle Hamley: Brexit, reconciliation and encountering God through his Church
Former chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Isabelle Hamley is on a mission to normalise the subject of mental health within the church. It's a subject…
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Leadership special: Lauren Crook 'Helping Christians engage in kingdom living'
Andy Peck talks with Lauren Crook, head of Kingdom Living Ministries, which looks to assist Christians in living a kingdom life where he has placed them. They…
The ProfileWes Streeting MP: How Labour's 'rising star' found his way back to faith
Labour’s shadow health minister Wes Streeting MP speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in poverty, reconciling his faith and sexuality, and building bridges…
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Leadership special: Sam Reimer 'How culture is impacting UK churches'
Andy Peck talks to Sam Reimer professor of sociology at Crandall University in Canada and the author of 'Caught in the Current: British and Canadian…
The ProfileDr Neil T Anderson: How to find freedom in Christ
The bestselling author of The Bondage Breaker and the founder of Freedom in Christ ministries sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his lifetime of ministry…
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Leadership special: Scot McKnight 'Why I translated the New Testament'
Andy Peck talks to Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lisle, IL and author of The Second Testament. They…
The ProfileJessica Oyelowo: Honouring motherhood and repenting of jealousy // Ian Green: Music producer to the stars
In this candid interview, actress and singer Jessica Oyelowo opens up about how being married to Hollywood star David Oyelowo led to a battle with her own…
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Leadership special: Malcolm Macdonald on seeking God for revival
Andy Peck talks to Malcolm Macdonald, vicar of St Mary's Church, Loughton, Essex, about his book, 'Saturated with God: A cry for nation-changing revival'. They…
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Leadership special: Glenn Packiam on how to develop resilience as a leader
Andy Peck talks to Glenn Packiam about his book, 'The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World' They look at what resilience is, how…
The ProfileDr Hormoz Shariat: Revival is coming to Iran
Speaking to Premier Christianity editor Sam Hailes, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, Dr Hormoz Shariat, shares his testimony of coming to faith from a…
The ProfileCatherine Campbell: From heartache to hope
In this deeply moving interview, the Christian author and former nurse, Catherine Campbell shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine…
The ProfileNewfrontiers founder Terry Virgo: Restoring the church, witnessing miracles and longing for revival
Esther Higham meets the veteran church leader and pioneer of Newfrontiers, Terry Virgo. Terry began his ministry with a small house church in Seaford on the…
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Leadership special: Ian White on how to preach better
Andy Peck talks to Ian White, former Baptist minister and founder and host of The Preachers' Masterclass a website that is free for users. They look at what…
The ProfilePeter Hitchens: The Christian pessimist
The opinionated, and often divisive, journalist Peter Hitchens talks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about how he talked himself out of faith…and then…
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Leadership special: Jason Clark on Why leaders fail
Andy Peck talks to Jason Clark, Principal of Waverley Abbey College and former founding pastor of Sutton Vineyard on the shadow side of leadership. What should…
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Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter 'Building faith-full leadership that transforms your organisation'
Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader of Eastgate Church, Gravesend, Kent about his new book, 'Faith: discovering and using the resources of…
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Jesus Revolution's Jon Erwin: Making the record-breaking Christian movie
The film everyone is talking about finally arrives in UK cinemas from today. Jesus Revolution recounts the true story of a spiritual awakening among…
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Leadership special: Andy Campbell 'How to coach others as part of your leadership'
Andy Peck talks to Andy Campbell, a former youthworker and qualified coach about the dangers of one-to-one work, how to overcome any challenges and why…
The ProfilePeter Oborne on being Anglican, the lack of integrity in politics and what Christians get wrong about Islam
The British journalist and author of The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam talks to Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell about his…
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Father's Day special: Rev Les Isaac & Jake Isaac in conversation
Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE chats to his son, musician Jake Isaac on the illness that put Les’ life at risk, the impact of ministry on family life…
The ProfileSkillet frontman John Cooper on being a prophetic voice // Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh on taking the opportunities God gives
"Your band could be massive without God." That's what John Cooper was once told. But the Skillet frontman unashamedly ignored that advice and has doubled down…
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Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter on 'The authority you enjoy as a leader'
Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader at Eastgate Church, Gravesend and founder of Heaven in Healthcare. They look at how his role as a medical…
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John Bevere: Why you need a fresh revelation of the awe of God
When the Christian author and speaker John Bevere had a dramatic experience of the awesomeness of God it changed his life and ministry forever. In this…
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Leadership special: Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts on ’Journeying with leadership teams to see change’
Andy Peck talks to two directors of The Lead Academy, Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts about the work of the charity in working with church leadership teams…
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Prof John Swinton: A new theology of friendship, healing and mental health
Recorded live at Spring Harvest, this episode features highly respected theologian and minister in the Church of Scotland Professor John Swinton in…
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Leadership special: Dallas Willard on how God is with you in your daily work
Andy Peck talks to Dallas Willard (1935-2013) about his book 'Personal Religion, Public Reality? Towards a Knowledge of Faith'. Dallas Willard was valued as a…
The ProfileRick Warren: How the megachurch leader changed his mind on women in ministry
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what…
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Leadership special: Dave Roberts on ’God’s call to plant a distinctive church in the ’Bible belt
Andy Peck talks to Dave Roberts, author, editor and publisher who now pastors The Gather Collective, a church in Eastbourne. They talk about why Eastbourne, a…
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Bishop of Croydon Rosemarie Mallet: Striving for a just and inclusive church
It's twelve months since Dr Rosemarie Mallett was appointed Bishop of Croydon. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell, Dr Mallett…
The ProfileLord Charles Moore: The former Telegraph editor on King Charles, Boris Johnson and becoming Catholic
The Eton-educated authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher, whose full title is Baron Moore of Etchingham, knows his way around the British establishment…
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Leadership special: Tim Reynolds on ’reaching Wales for Christ’
Andy Peck talks to Tim Rowlands who is the newly appointed Leader of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales . They talk about how he was a 'pastor's kid' who fell…
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Leadership special: Os Guinness on the special ’God moments’ leading non believers to seek after God
Andy Peck talks to Os Guinness whose latest book, Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life celebrates 50 years of publishing, and tells…
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George Verwer (1938-2023): The founder of Operation Mobilisation shares his story
The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation has died surrounded by his family at his home near London. In…
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Leadership special: Ian Soars on how his charity aims to help the Church look good
Andy Peck talks to Ian Soars, CEO Spurgeon's Children's Charity, about its merger with Fegans Children's Charity, a charity he used to lead. He explains why…
The ProfileFormer Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones: ’Freedom in Christ is better than drugs’
When Kaya Jones joined the Pussycat Dolls in the early 2000s she dreamed of fame and stardom. Instead she never felt good enough, being told to lose weight…
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Leadership special: Andy Monks on why young people are the ’now generation’ in your local church
Andy Peck talks to Andy Monks head of Children and Youth at Ascension Church, Balham, London about his book, 'The Now Generation: Empowering people to lead and…
The ProfileRev Les Isaac: Celebrating 20 years of Street Pastors
It was the sermon that brought down a government. Last autumn, Rev Les Isaac gave an address at the annual Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast which resulted in a…
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Premier Christianity magazine is proud to be supporting this year's Spring Harvest event! Every delegate at Spring Harvest will receive a free copy of our…
The ProfileOli London: ’I transitioned from British man to ’Korean’ woman. But finding God made me detransition
After being bullied as a child, Oli London struggled with low self-esteem and self-worth. He had hoped a series of transitions and expensive plastic surgery…
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Leadership special: Larry Collett on Abiding in Christ for a better business
Andy Peck talks to Larry Collett, former chairman of the Board of Cass Information Systems in St Louis Missouri, about 45 years working at the same…
The ProfileRev Canon Eve Pitts: I was a child when the voice of God called me to be a vicar
The first black woman to be ordained as a vicar in the Church of England speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about her life and faith. Earlier this…
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Leadership special: Bobbi Kumari on Rescuing young people from sexual misinformation
Andy Peck talks to Bobbi Kumari, founder of 'Living in Light', and the Sexposed conference and author of 'Sacred Sexuality: Rewire Your Desire Towards True…
The ProfileCraig Greenfield: Mission, money and multiculturalism
Craig Greenfield moved his family to a Cambodian slum. But don’t call him a missionary. The New Zealand-born social entrepreneur has made his home among some…
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Leadership special: William Wade on Why leaders should stop building their platforms
Andy Peck talks to William Wade, pastor of Life Church, Cuffley, Hertfordshire. He has a wide experience, serving in international churches in Germany and the…
The ProfileBeth Moore: The Living Proof Bible teacher confesses to a ’knotted up’ life
What began as a small side project, leading a Christian exercise class during the height of the 1980s aerobics craze, has morphed into an international…
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Leadership special: Jordan Whitmer and Josie Galopin on Reaching Gen Z today
Andy Peck talks to Jordan Whitmer, the US founder of the 'How to Life' Movement, a movement of Gen Z students reaching their peers that is active in 47 US…
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Lord Richard Harries: The Shaping of a Soul
Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries is the former Bishop of Oxford and a life peer in the House of Lords. A renowned clergyman, broadcaster and Christian thinker, he…
The ProfileLeadership special: Sharon Dirckx on where is God when an earthquake hits?
Andy Peck talks to Sharon Dirckx, adjunct lecturer at The Oxford Centre for Apologetics and author of 'Broken Planet: if there is a God why are there natural…
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Asbury revival special: Roundtable discussion with students at the centre of the outpouring
Two weeks ago, a handful of students at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky stayed behind after their regular chapel service to pray and confess their sins…
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Leadership special: Anna Randall on how to speak so people listen
Andy Peck talks to Anna Randall founder of 'The Speaker's Coach, and one time expert on GNB news, on how you can take your verbal communication to groups to…
The ProfileMatt Redman: The songwriter pursuing more reverence in worship
The man behind of the world's most popular worship songs including '10,000 Reasons' and 'Blessed Be Your Name' releases his 14th album this weekend. In this…
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Leadership special: Nick Pollard on turning a health crisis into a social enterprise
Andy Peck talks to Nick Pollard who co-founded Family Mental Wealth which provides online tools to help parents and children navigate a variety of mental…