Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and J ...
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News, culture, discussion, guest interviews and a bit of silliness from the Premier Christianity magazine team.
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Billy Graham once referred to John Stott as “the most respected clergyman in the world.” In 2005, Time Magazine ranked him among the 100 most influential people in the world. Today Stott’s incredible theological and practical insights are available to you in The Bible for Today with John Stott. Giving you a fresh, clear, and true vision of the authentic Jesus, The Bible for Today balances high theology with practical Christian living in a way that compels every listener to soak in and live o ...
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Missionary, worship leader, speaker Philip Renner shares his experience of being at the forefront of a worship revival in former USSR for past 4 years. Philip has served as Worship leader and youth pastor at Good News Moscow Church with his father Rick Rick Renner. at Good New Moscow Church a thriving church of 4000 in Moscow. No small feat considering Philip and his family of missionaries are Americans from Oklahoma! Philip and his team Renner Worship has led worship for churches, events fo ...
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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 strength’, what should be eating and not eating to ensure we are capable of leading well for years to come? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian m…
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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 of 42 in total. She was born in Iran in the sixties and it was her early life and experiences which shaped who she is today, a church leader who speaks out with a nuanced voice against injusti…
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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 children. How did the merger come about? How did it feel to have a new set of leadership challenges? Is it easy working together with a co-CEO?!The Profile is brought to you by Premier Chris…
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Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Next Leadership about her latest book, ‘Metamorph: transforming your life and leadership. Inspired wisdom from the extraordinary ordinary people of the Bible.’They look at why ‘metamorph’ is a key word for you, and how the four questions: ‘Why me? Why here? Why this? Why now?’ will help you reflect on y…
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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 played the lead alongside Helen Mirren in the 90's hit Prime Suspect and just starred in a film alongside Dustin Hoffman. Then God told him to he had different plans, according to Oguns it wa…
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American rock band Switchfoot had early success in the Christian rock scene in the late nighties and early noughties later gaining mainstream recognition. They released their major album The Beautiful Letdown with hits including 'Meant to Live' and 'Dare you to Move' exploring faith and philosophy.But the band has always questioned the 'Christian' …
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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 know joy when life doesn’t feel great’.They look at disappointment with ourselves, with others and with God and how to not let it stunt our progress and exhibit joy instead. The Profile is bro…
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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 demonologist in his book Called into Darkness. The retired New York police officer had plenty experience witnesses acts of evil. On 9/11 he was working as a paramedic at JFK airport, later signi…
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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, Canada, and Brussels, about the time when his wife and then he himself were seriously ill. How do we lead during such times? They also look at what Alan has come to believe about the importanc…
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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 regularly takes on hot-button topics ranging from sexuality, race, patriotism and hell. He co-founded The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender which in their own words seeks to bring togeth…
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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? When does it start and how do we deal with it? They look at the way the Bible describes it and why its presence can derail a Christian leader. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christia…
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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 faith is just 'part of him.' The 65-year-old grew up near Liverpool and after studying English at Oxford went on to become a screenwriter starting out on the 1980's Channel 4 soap Brookside and g…
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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'. Why do we end up complicating church leadership? Do scandals surrounding church leaders put people off aspiring to lead? How might we nurture and encourage new leadership?The Profile is brought …
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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 name for himself on The Way a Christian YouTube Channel which sees the young musician stop people on the street and ask them questions about life, faith and God. As a teen he had typical questio…
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Andy Peck talks with the acting Southeast team leader for UCCF, about his work with Portsmouth University and why ‘students reaching fellow students’ remains the wisest missional model for work on campuses in the UK. How does the challenge of some students needing to work, and/or commute, affect a university CU’s outreach? The Profile is brought to…
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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 40-year-old grew up on a grain farm in Manitoba understanding there were things bigger than humans controlling their lives, in that case it was the weather. Aged six she began playing the pia…
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Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Worldshare, serving ministries in Africa, Europe, Asia and Central America These ministries include education, tackling justice, community work, healthcare, evangelism and relief work as well as responding to crises such as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. How does he juggle the many needs? The Profile is brought to …
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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 his first sermon countering the growing evolutionary teaching that theologians were beginning to incorporate into the story of Genesis. After becoming a science teacher he went on to be CEO of …
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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’ Christians so they become the kind of people who will naturally live out the Great Commission. Most churches have this aim, but how can we stay faithful in the task? The Profile is brought to…
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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 in neighbouring Queens. It's one of the most densely populated cities on earth with New Life Fellowship representing over 75 different countries in its congregation alone. Its mission is to …
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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 value of teamwork. They look at the challenges teamwork provides and some tools she has found valuable in assessing who to appoint and how people like to function. The Profile is brought to y…
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Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech to talk about her achievements and meeting God while battling cancer. Darlene was worship pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007, producing more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and writing more than 80 publishe…
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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 differ from mission statements and goals? How do you develop it and re-cast it frequently? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now…
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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 Black Lives Matter to covid, climate change and sexuality. Her book has proved to be highly controversial since its publication earlier this summer, with some contributors alledging it is full…
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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 generation spot their need for elders in their own lives? Might you be the solution for those aspiring to be something more?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading …
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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 interview, nor are we permitted to namecheck them in this introduction. Too many wish to trade on their connections to star power, he says, and he will not be one of them. What Emma Fowle does hea…
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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 discuss how Christian leaders might usefully use these models to effect the change God is looking to bring. Why is change so hard and why don’t people embrace it quicker? The Profile is brought …
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‘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, especially among young people. Emma Fowle is joined by four ministry leaders to discuss what’s going on. In this special edition of the show, Jamie Price (Limitless), Josh Green (24-7 Prayer…
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Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen leaders, especially young people. They look at what attributes to seek in a potential leader, what red flags to look for and how to make sure our own ego doesn’t get in the way The Profile is brought to you by Premier C…
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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 play sport at school, this slogan became a reality. Just four years later, Karé Adenegan would win three medals in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In Tokyo, she added two more. Now 23, the softly sp…
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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 distinct values that seek God’s presence. They discuss his leadership of social enterprise projects which touch many hundreds locally and how to develop hope when we feel hope-less.The Profile is br…
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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 is situated opposite Trafalgar Square in central London. The church is well known for hosting many musical and cultural events, but it is also bucking the trend of decline in the Church of E…
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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. They look at tried and tested time-management tools, the role of personality and how not to make the whole exercise too legalistic. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK…
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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 led. They look at what elements of Jesus leading were transferable and the all-important question of how to do it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Chr…
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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 popular drama, Norman later achieved international success with the BAFTA award winning Shadowlands, a film about the love and loss experienced by C.S. Lewis through the death of his wife from c…
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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. They discuss how this translates to the very different size and style of church today and consider if leadership scandals might be avoided if we followed biblical principles.The Profile is brou…
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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 which he received an MBE. Talking about the strong influence of faith from an early age he shares memories of attending Sunday school and the profound impact of witnessing the genuine faith and s…
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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 neurodiversity language, how leaders can better lead those with additional needs and whether local churches are improving in their provision.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christian…
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Preston Perry: The poet and evangelist on brutal honesty, marriage problems and losing the argument
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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 approach to evangelism. Preston is the author of new book How to Tell the Truth: The story of how God saved me to win hearts – not just arguments (Hodder). You can also read this interview in Premie…
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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 current dispute between ASLEF and the Government, consider the challenges of fatalities that occur on average every 30 hours, and why the Mission’s work is such ‘good value for money’. T…
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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 spiritual journey thus far, Sarah explains how she's been able to hold onto faith during periods of turmoil, and why she retains a respect for a variety of church traditions and expressions. …
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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 challenges. They look at why we are all on a spectrum when it comes to mental health and how we can wisely have conversations that can assist young people and students who are finding things especiall…
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Sheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship
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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 career as a club DJ and how he and his wife dealt with infertility. He also tells his personal story of leaving a Christain cult and updates us on his research into loneliness and friendship…
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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 Us: navigating the defining challenges of leadership. They discuss the 7 crucibles he outlines, the tumultuous times faced by the College, and which of the crucibles might be especially apt f…
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Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Mindful Formation: A Pathway to Spiritual Liberation’ about Christian mindfulness. What is the biblical backing for the idea? How might it function in a Christian leader’s life and be an antidote to extreme stress and anxiety?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazi…
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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 and when it’s bad, how we serve before an ‘audience of one’ and why statistics can help the Church if used wisely and humbly. This was originally broadcast in 2019. The Profile is brought to yo…
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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 solo albums, and sung with stars including Beverley Knight, Angie Stone and Erykah Badu, as well as touring with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.On today’s podcast, he shares his story of getting…
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Andy Peck talks with the co-authors of ‘The Hopeful Activist: discovering the vital change you were made to bring’ about developing biblically based understanding of initiating political and social change. Rich has co-led Tearfund's policy and advocacy work on plastics and waste. Rachel has worked in communications for an international Christian ch…
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As part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health.You can also read this interview on premierchristianity.comThe Profile is broug…
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Andy Peck speaks with Jamie Phear, former Professor of English in the US and now writing full time and helping women develop their calling. They discuss how calling may change over time and why having a regular retreat is so beneficial. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/…
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