Episodes

  • Leadership Special Fearghal Kelly: ‘Student life as a training ground for leaders’

    Leadership Special Fearghal Kelly: ‘Student life as a training ground for leaders’
    Oct 2 2024
    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 you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    28 mins
  • Finding God in the silver thread of music with Amanda Cook

    Finding God in the silver thread of music with Amanda Cook
    Sep 30 2024
    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 piano, later accompanying her father musically at church services. Now, after three albums and a stint with Bethel Music she says she's interested in finding God in the quiet and the space. In today's podcast she sits down with Assistant Editor of Premier Christianity Magazine Emma Fowle and talks about how being labelled a worship leader doesn't always sit right and what it felt like to be told she had ADHD. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.
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    50 mins
  • Leadership Special Andrew Yelland: ‘Leading a charity with many ministries’

    Leadership Special Andrew Yelland: ‘Leading a charity with many ministries’
    Sep 25 2024
    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 you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    27 mins
  • Creationism as God's truth with Ken Ham

    Creationism as God's truth with Ken Ham
    Sep 20 2024
    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 Answers in Genesis, an apologist ministry for young earth creationism which teaches the first book of the Bible as literal truth, not just metaphorical stories. Ham's views aren't shared by all evangelicals, and in this interview he responds to common criticisms of his position. Ham is now based in the US where he oversees two popular attractions: The Creation Museum and Ark Encounter which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark. On today's podcast we'll hear how Ken's upbringing helps him counter challenges to his faith from scientists and rationalists and argues why all Christians should believe the literal truth of the Bible. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.
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    52 mins
  • Leadership Special Dave Criddle: ‘Helping disciples make disciples’

    Leadership Special Dave Criddle: ‘Helping disciples make disciples’
    Sep 18 2024
    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 you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    27 mins
  • Native New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church

    Native New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church
    Sep 13 2024
    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 use spirituality to bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers. He was introduced to church as a child through his grandparents but only began taking the gospel seriously after dating a pastor's daughter, later finding he had a natural aptitude for preaching. He's the author of Good and Beautiful and Kind and The Deeply Formed Life. His latest title is The Narrow Path which explores Jesus's counterintuitive yet timeless wisdom. On today’s podcast, we'll hear how he came to faith, how the Sermon on the Mount was the inspiration for his latest book and his belief that Christ has the power to cut through political and cultural differences. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.
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    46 mins
  • Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’

    Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’
    Sep 11 2024
    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 you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    26 mins
  • Darlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'

    Darlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'
    Sep 6 2024
    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 published worship songs, as well as six books. You can also read this interview in Premier Woman Alive magazine at womanalive.co.uk
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    51 mins