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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 ProfileGenelle Aldred: The communications pro on stillbirth, racism and Jesus the radical
The journalist and activist Genelle Aldred was just 19 when an unplanned pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her daughter. It was an experience that still…
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The Astronaut’s Wife: Stacey Morgan on watching her husband blast into space
Stacey Morgan kissed her husband goodbye before he donned his space suit on July 20, 2019, and headed to his waiting Soyuz rocket. With an overwhelming mix of…
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Jon Tyson: The NYC pastor on surviving the most brutal months of his ministry life
The straight-talking pastor who isn't afraid to preach on controversial topics speaks to Emma Fowle about embracing God’s heart for the lost and why he’ll…
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Glenn Packiam: How to be a resilient pastor
38 per cent of pastors are considering quitting the ministry. A combination of Covid and significant cultural shifts is arguably making it harder than ever to…
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John Wyatt: The medical ethics expert on matters of life and death
Having worked as paediatrician specialising in the care of newborn babies at a leading neonatal intensive care unit for more than 25 years, Dr John Wyatt…
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Martin Smith: How the former Delirious? frontman sang his way out of trouble
The desire of Delirious? frontman and principal songwriter, Martin Smith, to reach the masses is undiminished. He loves leading worship in church (“I’ve given…
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*Valentines Special* Rachel Gardner on ’The Sex Thing’
Despite a career that might suggest otherwise, talking about ‘it’ was never the aim, says youth worker and church planter Rachel Gardner. Her latest book is…
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Peter Rollins: The philosopher who believes the ’good news’ is that you can’t be satisfied
The Northern Irish philosopher Peter Rollins chats to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about his vision of a "religionless" Christianity. For Peter, the good…
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Pastor Mick Flemming: From hardened criminal to Covid lifesaver
Pastor Mick Fleming shot to prominence in 2020 after the BBC filmed him helping the homeless and addicted in Burnley. Described as a 'Covid lifesaver' the man…
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: My faith sustains my career in politics // Richard Mayhew: Celebrating 160 years of the Nazareth Trust
Northern Ireland's longest serving MP could be months away from being First Minister. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson speaks to Premier's Marcus Jones about how his…
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Greg Boyd: The controversial theologian on open theism, hell and spiritual warfare
Three years before the pandemic struck, Greg Boyd received an unusual prophetic word, which prompted him to move his church’s material online. We asked him…
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Michael Youseff: ‘If your church isn‘t preaching God‘s word, leave‘
The Egyptian-American pastor and evangelist speaks to Premier's Charmaine Noble-Mclean about his life, faith and ministry. Youseff believes many churches…
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Aled Jones: The chorister turned TV presenter counts his blessings
Aled Jones’ path to stardom was littered with occurrences that many would call God ordained. His first break came, aged twelve, after a congregation member…
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Kate Bowler: Surviving cancer and demolishing terrible Christian cliches
Five years on from a cancer diagnosis that changed her life forever, the Christian academic Kate Bowler speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about her…
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Sheila Wray Gregoire: The ‘sex lady‘ on a mission to rescue Christians from lies about intimacy
Sheila Wray Gregoire is a popular speaker, blogger and author of The Great Sex Rescue. The book is based on an in-depth survey of 22,000 Christian women, and…
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Max McLean: Playing CS Lewis on screen
Max McLean, founder of the Fellowship of Performing Arts talks to Justin Brierley about his life, faith and playing the role of CS Lewis in the new film biopic…
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Yvonne Orji: The comedian gets bamboozled by Jesus // Michael Ward on CS Lewis’ Abolition of Man
Yvonne Orji is a Nigerian-American actress and comedian. She talks to Premier's Cassandra Nelson about new book Bamboozled by Jesus. In part two, Justin…
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Nathan Blackaby: My vision to reach 1 million men for Jesus
The CEO of Christian Vision for Men (CVM), Nathan Blackaby, chats to Emma Fowle about finding faith in the mean streets of Brazil, what it was like to cycle a…
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Rev Carmel Jones: Windrush, faith and finance // Chris Bowater: The veteran worship leader on what makes a great song
It's a double bill this week as we hear the life stories of church minister and founder of the Pentecostal Credit Union Rev Carmel Jones and the veteran…
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Joshua Sutcliffe: The street preacher who keeps finding himself in media storms
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions. Sam Hailes asks…
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Claud Jackson: From drug dealer to church leader
Claud Jackson was dealing class A drugs and driving expensive sports cars before an encounter with God changed everything. Sam Hailes sat down with Claud to…
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Rev Giles Fraser: Lost and found between Judaism and Christianity
Journalist-priest Giles Fraser talks to Justin Brierley about his conversion, ministry, change of politics and new memoir ‘Chosen’ which tells the story of his…
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Chrissie Chevasutt: The transgender Christian explains how Jesus changed their life
Chrissie Chevasutt battled gender dysphoria for decades. They explain how a dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit during a transgender dressing appointment…
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Olivia Amartey: Elim’s first black, female exec has been blazing a trail her whole life
Emma Fowle speaks to the Executive Director of Elim, Olivia Amartey. In this in-depth interview, Olivia talks about losing her father to Covid, how she has…
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Taylor Schumann: ‘He shot me but I forgive him‘ // Mark Vernon: What Dante can teach us 700 years later
When a bullet tore through Taylor Schumann's left hand on an otherwise average afternoon at New River Community College in Virginia, it changed everything. In…
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Dr Michael Guillen: A Harvard physicist’s journey from atheism to Christianity
Dr. Michael Guillen is a former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy award-winning News Science editor. He talks to Justin Brierley about his new book…
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Paralympian Stef Reid: The accident that changed my life
Rachel Matthews meets the five time world record holding Paralympian Stef Reid. In this in depth interview, Stef talks about the accident which changed her…
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Joel Rosenberg: The Christian author who accidentally predicted 9/11
Imagine if terrorists hijacked a plane and flew it into an American city. What if that led to the US President attempting to overthrow Saddam Hussein's Iraq…
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Lindz West: On Jason Derulo, credibility and why he’ll never take a gig where he can’t share his faith
Lindz West may be best known as the energetic frontman of Christian dance band LZ7, but he is also a passionate evangelist with a heart for taking the gospel…
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Jackie Hill Perry: A discussion on gayness and holiness
It's a double bill this week! Jackie Hill Perry is an American Christian speaker, author and poet who’s widely known for being raw, open and honest about her…
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Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees: Faith, doubt and black lives matter
The Mayor of Bristol found himself in an awkward position last summer. Marvin Rees was visibly delighted that the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, which…
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Sarah Kroger: The Catholic worship leader on a mission to connect people with Jesus
Sarah Kroger's life dramatically changed when she encountered God at a youth conference. Today, she describes her calling has helping others to understand that…
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Sohrab Ahmari: The Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos
Sohrab Ahmari grew up in Iran before becoming an atheist as a teenager after moving to the USA. An adult convert to Catholicism, he is a widely-published…
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Jeff Lucas: How 'Mr Bean with a Bible' uses humour to get his message across
Jeff Lucas is a popular Bible teacher, speaker and author. He's been a regular columnist for Premier Christianity for over 20 years. But what makes him tick?…
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Jon Yates and Sam Chan: Fixing our fractured society. Talking about Jesus without being ‘that guy’.
2 guests are featured this week on The Profile speaking to Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson: Jon Yates is Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund and…
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Christine Caine: The 'old school revivalist' is still clinging to Jesus
There is an honesty about Christine Caine that is rare in high-profile leaders. When the bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and leader of…
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Rachel Pieh Jones: How Muslims friends led me closer to Jesus
Rachel Pieh Jones grew up in the USA but has spent most of her adult life in the Horn of Africa. In this in-depth interview with Premier Christianity's Sam…
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Patrick Forbes – Priest, broadcaster, clown
Veteran broadcaster Patrick Forbes talks to Justin Brierley about his varied life and ministry, which includes seafaring, clowning and being a parish priest…
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Arianna Walker: The Mercy UK founder on seeing lives transformed
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women. In the 15 years since…
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Rend Collective: Preaching the Gospel, making ends meet and handling the trolls
It has taken the Northern Irish collective a few years to realise it, but they're more of a ministry than a band. That's according to Gareth and Ali Gilkerson…
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Richard Stearns: The former World Vision president on fundraising, Trump and Covid-19
Richard Stearns was President of World Vision USA for 20 years. In this in-depth interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, he talks about his…
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Stephen Cottrell: The Archbishop of York who is longing to preach the Gospel
The Archbishop of York is an evangelist. Speaking about the Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative, he says, "We all long, of course, to share our faith.” A…
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Professor Rosalind Picard: The Artificial Intelligence expert developing life-saving technology
Scientist Rosalind Picard speaks to Ruth Jackson about her faith journey from atheism, how she has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create life-saving…
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Clare Williams: The Christian apologist on how to reach Gen Z
Apologist Clare Williams, who is one of the speakers at the upcoming Unbelievable? conference, speaks to Ruth Jackson about some of the big questions young…
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Matthew Skirton: The CEO of Operation Mobilisation shares stories of mission and miracles
Operation Mobilisation has over 5,000 missionaries working in 110 nations. The charity is best known for Logos Hope, its ship which provides help, aid and…
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Terri Goodyear: Can God forgive a murderer? // Tim Hughes: Why the Church needs a 'rewilding' project
In part one, Julia Fisher hears the story of Terri Goodyear, who went to prison for the murder of her husband. Why did she commit such an horrific crime, and…
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David Oyelowo: How the Hollywood actor encountered the unconditional love of God // Mark Clark: Talking about Jesus with sceptics
As a much in-demand actor, David Oyelowo OBE can’t say ‘yes’ to every film he’s offered. So how does he decide which projects to take on? His answer is simple…
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Fred Hammond: The Gospel legend opens up about divorce, rejection and seeing others grow
Gospel heavy weight Fred Hammond is well known for his extensive music catalogue, but he's been quietly honing his writing and stage directing skills for…
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Jeff Vines - Megachurches, evangelism and the Ravi scandal
Jeff Vines is the senior pastor of One And All Church in Southern California. He talks to Justin Brierley about leading churches in Africa, New Zealand and the…
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Farifteh Robb: An Iranian midwife on her journey to Christianity
The author of In the Shadow of the Shahs spoke to Ruth Jackson about being raised as a Persian Muslim in Europe, the Iranian revolution and how she discovered…
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Dan Walker: Why his Christian faith makes him a better journalist
One of the most recognisable faces on television talks to Premier's Marcus Jones about his faith, handling criticism and what makes a person remarkable. You…
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Cece Winans: Gospel's most celebrated female artist // Kel Mitchell: Why the Kenan & Kel star isn't compromising
Gospel’s most celebrated female artist Cece Winans, is set to release her brand-new project Believe for it next week. In this interview with Premier's Muyiwa…
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Pastor Dimas Salaberrios: How God saved me from dealing drugs // The Voice's Janel Antoneshia on same-sex attraction
Dimas Salaberrios is the director of the documentary film America's Hidden War: Chicago. In this incredibly moving interview with Muyiwa, he talks about his…
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Chick Yuill: Reaching the masses with the good news of Jesus
The pastor, preacher, writer and broadcaster speaks to Premier’s Andy Peck about his humble start in a Scottish mining town, and pastoring a number of churches…
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Rachelle Ann Go: Musical theatre star on faith, pregnancy and depression
The multi-award-wining singer and actress with millions of social media followers spoke to Ruth Jackson about Hamiliton, how she came to faith and clinging to…
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Mica Paris: The UK's soul queen on her new Gospel album
The singer, TV presenter and actress (EastEnders, Fame: The Musical) Mica Paris chats to Premier's Ibe about her brand new album, simply entitled Gospel. The…
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Gospel star Deitrick Haddon calls out false prophets // The Voice's Michelle John on being a survivor
On this week's episode, we're talking to two of the biggest names in Gospel music. Deitrick Haddon talks with Muyiwa about being in the inauguration of Mr…
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Steph Macleod: The Scottish worship leader on overcoming addiction and homelessness
In this in-depth interview, the Scottish singer-songwriter and worship leader Steph Macleod speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about overcoming drug…
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Eddie Arthur: The Bible translator reflects on world mission and Covid-19
He may have a science student (studying one enzyme in the broad bean plant), but even as a relatively young Christian, Eddie Arthur always sensed that God…
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Sir Cliff Richard: My faith has never been stronger // Heidi Crowther: The Down's Syndrome campaigner fighting for a change in abortion law
It is a double bill this week as Rev Cindy Kent interviews music legend Sir Cliff Richard about why, despite everything, his faith has never been stronger, and…