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The Profile

Hundreds of in-depth interviews with inspiring Christians. Guests include world renown DJ Moby, Bible teacher Joyce Meyer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and activist Shane Claiborne

Episodes

  • Craig Greenfield: Mission, money and multiculturalism Craig Greenfield: Mission, money and multiculturalism Play in Edifi Player

    Craig 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 of the most disadvantaged people in the world, and learned some huge lessons along the way. Having served cross culturally for more than two decades, the 49-year-old is reflecting on the changing landscape of overseas mission, and how we share our faith with others. In this interview with Premier Christianity's assistant editor Emma …

  • Leadership special: William Wade on Why leaders should stop building their platforms Leadership special: William Wade on Why leaders should stop building their platforms Play in Edifi Player

    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 Netherlands, and believes that self-promotion has no place in Gospel focused ministry. They also take about creating sustainable working patterns for the long haul. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

  • Beth Moore: The Living Proof Bible teacher confesses to a ’knotted up’ life Beth Moore: The Living Proof Bible teacher confesses to a ’knotted up’ life Play in Edifi Player

    Beth 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 speaking and writing ministry for Beth Moore. Known as Living Proof, Moore's ministry enabled her to address thousands in packed-out stadiums across America at a time when women in her denomination - the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) - were encouraged to be stay-at-home mothers and wives. Her books and Bible studies went on to sell in their …

  • Leadership special: Jordan Whitmer and Josie Galopin on Reaching Gen Z today Leadership special: Jordan Whitmer and Josie Galopin on Reaching Gen Z today Play in Edifi Player

    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 states and 40 countries around the world. Josie Galopin heads up the How to Life UK, and provides a UK perspective. Jordan talks of his own visit to the outpouring at Asbury College, Kentucky and how God seems to be reaching more and more Gen Z students today. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading …

  • Lord Richard Harries: The Shaping of a Soul Lord Richard Harries: The Shaping of a Soul Play in Edifi Player

    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 talks to Justin Brierley about his life, faith and ministry in the Church of England. His autobiography ‘The Shaping Of A Soul: A life taken by surprise’ is available now https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/christian- alternative-books/our-books/shaping-soul-life-taken-by-surprise The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, …

  • Leadership special: Sharon Dirckx on where is God when an earthquake hits? Leadership special: Sharon Dirckx on where is God when an earthquake hits? Play in Edifi Player

    Leadership 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 disasters and disease?' In the light of the Turkey/Syria earthquake on February 6th, they discuss ways to think about natural disasters and disease and how to best handle people who question the goodness of God. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

  • Asbury revival special: Roundtable discussion with students at the centre of the outpouring Asbury revival special: Roundtable discussion with students at the centre of the outpouring Play in Edifi Player

    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. Within hours, more and more students on campus were flocking to the chapel inside the Hughes building. Fast forward 16 days, and thousands from across the globe have joined in with 24-7 non-stop prayer, worship and confession. Many are reporting a tangible sense of the presence of God. Premier's North American correspondent Kathleen …

  • Leadership special: Anna Randall on how to speak so people listen Leadership special: Anna Randall on how to speak so people listen Play in Edifi Player

    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 next level. They look at how you can be yourself as you communicate, what kind of speaking notes you might need and how to look the part. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

  • Matt Redman: The songwriter pursuing more reverence in worship Matt Redman: The songwriter pursuing more reverence in worship Play in Edifi Player

    Matt 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 special in-depth interview with Matt Redman, the songwriter explains what listeners can expect from Lamb of God and unpacks why he's so passionate about singing more songs regarding the holiness of God. "I love it when we don't even get a mention at all in the lyrics", comments Redman. Speaking to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Redman …

  • Leadership special: Nick Pollard on turning a health crisis into a social enterprise Leadership special: Nick Pollard on turning a health crisis into a social enterprise Play in Edifi Player

    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 health issues. He explores how the illness of their daughter was the catalyst and led to academic and government bodies becoming involved. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

  • John Roedel: How writing Facebook letters to God changed my life and lifted my depression John Roedel: How writing Facebook letters to God changed my life and lifted my depression Play in Edifi Player

    John 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 with the big questions of life. Witnessing the inner workings of a local Catholic church didn't help, instead it led him toward atheism. For years he suffered serious depression. The turning point came when Roedel discovered God was far more personal than he'd been led to believe. "My relationship with God had always been very formal", he …

  • Leadership special: Lee Kricher on moving from one pastor to the next Leadership special: Lee Kricher on moving from one pastor to the next Play in Edifi Player

    Leadership 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 how to ensure that the transition from one pastor to the next doesn't mean losing members and finance along the way. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

  • Tim Keller: How cancer transformed my prayer life Tim Keller: How cancer transformed my prayer life Play in Edifi Player

    Tim 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 Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York for over 25 year, talks about his life and faith, his new book on forgiveness and his recent journey with cancer. Unbelievable listeners also ask their questions. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity. Receive the next 3 print issues for just £5 now. Hurry - limited offer! …

  • Special - ’In Christ Alone’ writer Keith Getty on being nominated for a Grammy Award Special - ’In Christ Alone’ writer Keith Getty on being nominated for a Grammy Award Play in Edifi Player

    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 been nominated for a Grammy award for their lockdown album Confessio - Irish American Roots. In this interview with Premier's Ian Britton you'll hear Keith's reaction to his first ever Grammy nomination and hear clips from the new album.   The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity. Subscribe to receive the next 3 print issues for …