The Profile

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 John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published every Friday, PLUS check out bonus episodes every Wednesday, where our resident leadership expert Andy Peck interviews a range of pastors, preachers and practitioners on the topic of Christian leadership. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.

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Matthew Skirton: The CEO of Operation Mobilisation shares stories of mission and miracles

30 Apr 2021
49:47

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 support to communities around the world. Matthew Skirton is the CEO of the UK branch of the C.....

Terri Goodyear: Can God forgive a murderer? // Tim Hughes: Why the Church needs a 'rewilding' project

16 Apr 2021
44:33

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 could God forgive someone capable of such an act? In part two the worship leader and churc.....

David Oyelowo: How the Hollywood actor encountered the unconditional love of God // Mark Clark: Talking about Jesus with sceptics

9 Apr 2021
01:05:25

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: “As a Christian, I don’t really do films that don’t have some kind of message to them.” .....

Fred Hammond: The Gospel legend opens up about divorce, rejection and seeing others grow

2 Apr 2021
45:42

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 almost two decades. Now his virtual play "Surviving Williams" is set to reach a global...

Jeff Vines - Megachurches, evangelism and the Ravi scandal

26 Mar 2021
55:13

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 USA, his book ‘Dinner with Skeptics’ and his personal reaction to the Ravi Zacharias scand...

Farifteh Robb: An Iranian midwife on her journey to Christianity

19 Mar 2021
51:08

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 Jesus.  The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. Su...

Dan Walker: Why his Christian faith makes him a better journalist

12 Mar 2021
50:19

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 can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine.   The Profile is bro...

Cece Winans: Gospel's most celebrated female artist // Kel Mitchell: Why the Kenan & Kel star isn't compromising

5 Mar 2021
51:27

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, Winans shares her heart for the project saying: “I want to ignite faith in the people o...

Pastor Dimas Salaberrios: How God saved me from dealing drugs // The Voice's Janel Antoneshia on same-sex attraction

26 Feb 2021
01:11:40

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 life selling drugs, the chilling realities for children as young as nine living in Chicago a....

Chick Yuill: Reaching the masses with the good news of Jesus

19 Feb 2021
50:42

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 with the Salvation Army. This included a spell in California and an appearance on ITV’s Je...

Rachelle Ann Go: Musical theatre star on faith, pregnancy and depression

12 Feb 2021
51:51

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 God through tough times. You can read more about Rachelle An Go in the February issue of Pr...

Mica Paris: The UK's soul queen on her new Gospel album

5 Feb 2021
55:42

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 two also discuss her career in music, including her platinum selling 1988 album So Good, and...

Gospel star Deitrick Haddon calls out false prophets // The Voice's Michelle John on being a survivor

29 Jan 2021
01:02:28

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 Biden, how he feels about Trumps 'reckless' leadership, false prophets and whether he decided ....

Steph Macleod: The Scottish worship leader on overcoming addiction and homelessness

22 Jan 2021
50:43

In this in-depth interview, the Scottish singer-songwriter and worship leader Steph Macleod speaks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about overcoming drug and alcohol dependency. Steph was homeless when he found Christ, but that decision to surre....

Eddie Arthur: The Bible translator reflects on world mission and Covid-19

15 Jan 2021
49:46

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 wanted him to be a missionary in a French-speaking nation. He'd assumed that meant somewhere i....