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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
The ProfileJohn Roedel: How writing Facebook letters to God changed my life and lifted my depression
The poet, author and comic John Roedel knows what it is to suffer. From the collapse of his family business, to his son's autism diagnosis, Roedell wrestled…
The ProfileLeadership special: Lee Kricher on moving from one pastor to the next
Andy Peck talks to Lee Kricher author of 'Seamless Pastoral Transition: 3 Imperatives – 6 Pitfalls'. The former pastor of Amplify Church, Pittsburgh tells Andy…
The ProfileTim Keller: How cancer transformed my prayer life
Renowned pastor, author and Christian thinker Tim Keller joined Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson of Premier Unbelievable? for a live show. Keller, who led…
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Special - ’In Christ Alone’ writer Keith Getty on being nominated for a Grammy Award
The modern day hymn writer Keith Getty is best known for penning 'In Christ Alone' alongside Stuart Townend. Now Keith, together with his wife Kristen, has…
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Leadership special: Tim Gough on the youth crisis in the UK church
Andy Peck talks to Tim Gough, who is the Pioneer Director for YFC Wales and the author of Rebooted: Reclaiming Youth Ministry for the Long Haul. They talk…
The ProfileFrancis Chan: Why I quit my megachurch and started again
Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. He tells…
The ProfileRT Kendall: Bringing the Word and the Spirit together
RT Kendall doesn’t look like a heretic. He doesn’t sound like one either. But in the mid 80s he almost lost his job leading one of London’s most famous…
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Leadership special: Yetunde Hoffman on bringing love into business
Andy Peck talks to Yetunde Hofmann, who has been involved in leadership for over 25 years in the corporate world and now has a portfolio career which includes…
The ProfileDr Jack Graham: The pastor of one of America’s largest churches
Jack Graham never set out to build a megachurch – he doesn’t even like the term. Nevertheless, under his watch, Prestonwood Baptist Church has grown to a…
The ProfileRam Gidoomal: How a wealthy Hindu businessman met Jesus in a London pub
For reasons that were never fully explained to him, Ram Gidoomal CBE and his family were forced to flee their home in Kenya when he was just 16 years old…
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Leadership special: Will Van Der Hart on sustaining yourself in 2023
Sometimes the demands of leadership can overwhelm us. In this interview, mental health specialist Will Van Der Hart explains how Christians can build…
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Leadership special: Jen Baker on how to reach your destiny in 2023
Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years. This week, Andy…
The ProfileRev Pat Allerton: The ’portable priest’ who took prayer to the streets in lockdown
The vicar of St Peter's Notting Hill, London first rose to public attention during lockdown, when he began cycling around his parish leading simple street…
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Who would you like to hear interviewed in 2023?
As the year draws to a close, our presenter and producer Sam Hailes says thank you for joining us in 2022, and asks - who would you like to hear being…
The ProfileJulie Roys: The investigative reporter uncovering scandal in the church
Julie Roys has been described as a gossipmonger, an apostate and a liar. Such labels would cut most Christians deep, but not Roys. The 57-year-old…
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Leadership special: Tim Alford on reimagining youthwork
Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years. This week, Andy Peck…
The ProfileDomestic abuse survivor Autumn Miles on the moment God broke in
Autumn Miles was trapped in an abusive relationship, until a powerful encounter with God during the depth of her despair set her on a path to freedom. She…
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Leadership special: David Instone-Brewer mythbusts the Nativity
Have you realised that the Nativity plays in many local churches actually have little to do with the birth of Jesus as depicted in the Gospels? In this…
The ProfilePastor Mick Fleming: Angelic encounters, swearing in church and taking the Gospel to the streets
The unorthodox pastor Mick Fleming is a man on a mission, to change the Church – and society in the process. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Emma…
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Leadership special: No one enjoys ’all age’ worship. Nick and Becky Drake want to change that
Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years. This week Andy talks…
The ProfilePatrick Barrett: ’God used donkeys to save me from addiction’
After leaving the army, Patrick Barrett turned to alcohol to cope with trauma, but God called him back to his childhood faith using the most unlikely means. He…
The ProfileTrussell Trust’s Emma Revie: What keeps me awake at night
In the midst of ongoing pressures on all our finances, Emma Fowle sits down with Emma Revie, CEO of the UK’s largest network of foodbanks, Trussell Trust. In…
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Leadership special: Marcus Honeysett on when Church leadership goes wrong
Powerful Leaders? is a book that exposes and explores how leaders are tempted away from a biblical model of leadership into illegitimate - and in the worst…
The ProfileGB News presenter Calvin Robinson: Getting back to tradition and scripture
Calvin Robinson has attracted a huge following online in recent months, and is known for espousing strongly held opinions on contentious subjects such as the…
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Leadership special: Kintsugi Hope’s Patrick Regan OBE on developing mental resilience
The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations…
The ProfileAnthony Ray Hinton: Sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit
Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years inside an Alabamian prison waiting to be executed. Hinton doesn’t use the word “hell” lightly; nevertheless, that’s what…
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Leadership special: Care for the Family’s Katharine Hill on parenting in a world of screens
The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations…
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Bishop Joseph D’souza: Advocating for India’s poorest while facing persecution
Joseph D’souza is a civil rights advocate and Anglican bishop whose work in India has drawn the praise of many civil and religious leaders. In this interview…
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Leadership special: Hope Virgo on eating disorders
The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations…
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Tyler Staton: Praying like a monk, living like a fool
The head of 24-7 Prayer USA, Tyler Staton’s love affair with talking to God started when his youth leader challenged him to prayer walk his school every single…
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Leadership special: Rick Hill on making resilient disciples
The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations…
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Worship leader Anthony Evans: Faith, therapy and working with Christina Aguilera
Anthony Evans is a worship leader, artist and vocal producer, well known for putting his own unique spin on some of the world's biggest worship songs. In this…
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Leadership special: CBeebies TV presenter Gemma Hunt
The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations…
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Jay Lowder: Saved from suicide, now a travelling evangelist
Jay Lowder was seconds away from ending his life when an unexpected interruption, followed by a dramatic revelation of Jesus’ love for him, changed everything…
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Leadership special: Pete Greig from 24-7 prayer
The Profile podcast is changing! In the coming weeks, we'll be bringing you bonus interviews on the subject of leadership, in order to help you use your…
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Fr Alex Frost: From Argos to the Altar
How did a former stand-up comedian, referee and Argos manager become the vicar of St Matthew's the Apostle, Burnley? In this in-depth interview Fr Alex Frost…
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Rev Archie Coates: The new vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton
As Nicky Gumbel retires from leading the UK's largest Anglican church, Megan Cornwell sits down with his successor, Archie Coates, to discuss the new direction…
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Michael Youssef: The uncompromising evangelist on the ’false woke movement’ and seeing 1 million souls saved
Michael Youssef doesn’t pull his punches. Within minutes of his conversation with Premier Christian Radio's Esther Higham, the 73-year-old preacher was holding…
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Jen Wilkin: The Bible literacy advocate mending misconceptions
"Christianity isn't about rules, it's about a relationship." It's a common phrase said by many Christians, but it isn't true. That's according to Bible teacher…
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Cole Arthur Riley: From existential doubt to a mystery-filled faith
In her student days, Cole Arthur Riley was an atheist eagerly searching for peace, in what she now smilingly describes as a "grand search for ultimate truth"…
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William Adoasi: Building a global watch brand, putting others first and being a light in the mainstream
The British entrepreneur and founder of Vitae London is our guest on The Profile podcast this week. William Adoasi sits down with Sam Hailes to explain how…
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*BONUS EPISODE* Mark Sayers on Covid, political scandal, avoiding burnout and staying sane in a chaotic world
In this special episode, Tim Bechervaise catches up with the Australian church leader and cultural critic, Mark Sayers. Mark is the author of A Non Anxious…
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Rev Richard Coles on grief, faith and funerals
Speaking ahead of the release of his Channel 4 documentary on grief, the Rev Richard Coles talks about losing his partner David, and how that bereavement…
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Alpha’s Nicky Gumbel: Leaving HTB to evangelise the world
He may be retiring from leading the largest Anglican Church in England, but Nicky Gumbel has huge plans ahead of him. In this interview with Premier…
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Ex-police chief John Sutherland: Faith in the midst of depression
John Sutherland joined the Metropolitan Police in 1992, having dreamed of being a police officer since his teens. Rising quickly through the ranks, he…
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Eric Maddox: The man who tracked down Saddam Hussein
Ex soldier Eric Maddox pioneered an interrogation technique which led to the capture of one of the world's most wanted men. But if it wasn't for hearing the…
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Jendella Benson: ’Being convicted of a crime I didn’t commit changed my theology’
In this exclusive interview, the British-Nigerian novelist opens up about her unexpected conviction for money laundering, and explains how the love and support…
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Desmond Tutu’s daughter Mpho Tutu Van Furth on her father’s legacy and gay marriage
The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks to Megan Cornwell about apartheid, the legacy of her famous father and how her gay marriage led to a…
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Natasha Hemmings: The former Miss England shares her dramatic conversion
Natasha Hemmings has spent her career smashing stereotypes. Can you be a Christian and a Miss England star? Can you be a classically trained vocalist who makes…
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Nia-Cerise Conteh: From hedonist to evangelist
Nia-Cerise Conteh was living a life of pleasure and idol worship before an encounter with the Holy Spirit in her kitchen changed the trajectory of her life. In…
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Bazil Meade MBE: Celebrating 40 years of London Community Gospel Choir
As London Community Gospel Choir celebrates its 40th birthday, their founder explains why he’s still intent on making music for the masses. Rev Bazil Meade MBE…
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Anba Angaelos: The first Coptic Archbishop of London
The beheading of 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians in Libya by Islamic State in 2015 brought worldwide attention to a Church that has endured persecution…
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*BONUS EPISODE* Franklin Graham on defying his critics
Franklin Graham is in good spirits when he meets Premier's head of news Marcus Jones in London's Hyde Park Corner. He's excited to be visiting Speaker's…
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Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana: The reverse-missionary on building multi-ethnic churches
Ordained Baptist minister Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana grew up in Nigeria in a polygamous family. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes…
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Churches Together’s Shermara Fletcher: Ministering on the margins
Shermara Fletcher might be the Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations at Churches Together in England, but she's also…
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Maverick City’s Dante Bowe: The Grammy-award winning artist doesn’t want to be a celebrity
Ahead of his UK debut at Big Church Day Out, the trailblazing worship leader (Bethel Music, Maverick City) and fashion model (Tommy Hilfiger) talks to us about…
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Mandisa: How the Grammy award winning artist found Christ
Dami Okeke sits down with the popular singer and Gospel artist Mandisa to hear about her journey to faith. Mandisa first shot to fame after appearing on…
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Strictly star Rhys Stephenson: How ’desperate’ prayers got me to CBBC
When Rhys Stephenson joined Strictly Come Dancing, most people over the age of twelve would have been forgiven for not knowing who the CBBC presenter was (the…
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Graham Kendrick: Celebrating 50 years of songwriting
He might be best known for penning congregational hits such as ‘Amazing love’ and ‘Shine, Jesus, shine’ (the latter is now fondly referred to by millennials as…
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Baroness Cox: A voice for the voiceless // Paul Woolley: Making ’whole life’ disciples
It's a double bill this week as Jemimah Wright interviews the legendary campaigner and humanitarian Baroness Cox, and Sam Hailes sits down with the head of the…