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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....

Sir Cliff Richard: My faith has never been stronger // Heidi Crowther: The Down's Syndrome campaigner fighting for a change in abortion law

8 Jan 2021
59:11

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 how he's learned to forgive both his accuser and the BBC. In part two, Cara Bentley meets....

Dr Simon Stuart of Arocha International – Tragedy and hope in creation care

1 Jan 2021
01:01:00

Award–winning conservation expert Dr Simon Stuart is the newly-appointed Executive Director of the leading Christian conservation charity Arocha International. He talks to Justin Brierley about the tragic death of leading members of Arocha in a road...

Skip Heitzig: Pastoring in a pandemic and writing God’s biography

24 Dec 2020
55:10

Skip Heitzig, pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque and author of the new book ‘Biography of God’ joins Justin Brierley.  They chat about Skip’s journey of faith, pastoring a megachurch through a pandemic, and his new book which aims to show scepti...

Joshua Luke Smith: Merchant of mystery

18 Dec 2020
59:05

The poet and podcaster Joshua Luke Smith tells Sam Hailes about his upbringing in Croydon and Pakistan, how he overcame the "triple threat" childhood diagnosis of dyspraxia, ADHD and dyslexia and why he wants to be "a merchant of myste...

When worship goes viral: Kari Jobe and Tim Hughes on The Blessing

11 Dec 2020
55:07

Two of the worship leaders behind the hugely popular worship song 'The Blessing' talk to the Premier Christianity magazine team about the story behind the song. Kari Jobe co-wrote 'The Blessing' with her husband, while Tim Hughes organised the popul....

Robert and Liz Glover: how God helped us place over 1 million Chinese orphans in families

4 Dec 2020
54:11

Robert Glover OBE and his wife, Liz, have spent several decades working in China to establish its first ever adoption programme, in which they've seen over 1 million children taken out of State-run orphanages and placed within loving families, many ....

Rev Paul Cowley MBE: Thief, prisoner, soldier, priest

27 Nov 2020
42:15

Paul Cowley was behind bars at the age of 15. In the years since then, he's served in the army, become a Christian and has even been awarded an MBE for his services to ex-offenders. He's also pioneered the Alpha course in prisons. No wonder his auto....

CBeebies' Gemma Hunt: How God called me to work in TV // Faith Child: Making music that changes lives

20 Nov 2020
49:30

It was a prophetic word given at Soul Survivor which inspired Gemma Hunt to pursue a career in the media. In this in depth interview with Premier's Ruth Jackson, Gemma opens up about her fascinating career, how a poor relationship choice affected he....

Mike 'Big Daddy' Weaver: How I'm learning to trust and obey

13 Nov 2020
41:57

The Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver speaks to Premier's Simon Tuck about his life and faith, and how God has sustained him and the rest of the band through hard times and illness. Mike's brother Jay who plays bass in the band nearly died in 201....

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Jewishness, Jesus & Richard Dawkins

9 Nov 2020
53:47

Following the news that Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks has passed away at the age of 72, we are re-airing this interview with him. The former chief rabbi and winner of the 2016 Templeton Prize spoke to Justin Brierley about Jewishness, Jesus and Richard D...

Jonathan Veira: How the Bass Baritone found his voice

6 Nov 2020
47:10

Jonathan Viera has performed across the globe in a variety of roles and musical styles from Mozart through to John Adams. He's also well known in the Christian community for his Christian and gospel albums. In this interview with Premier's Simon Tuc....

Chris Eaton: Songwriter to the stars // Gospel artist Jekalyn Carr: Finding the motivation to win

30 Oct 2020
47:09

It's a double bill of The Profile this week as Premier's Simon Tuck sits down with two Christian music stars. Chris Eaton has written many classic songs including Sir Cliff Richard's 'Saviour Day' and Amy Grant's 'Breath of Heaven'. In part two, Sim....

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