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William McDowell: Miracles, signs and wonders are breaking out at the Gospel artist’s church

20 Dec 2019
56:58

In this week’s show Sam Hailes sits down with the Grammy nominated Gospel artist William McDowell to hear how the miraculous has been invading Deeper Fellowship in Florida. McDowell grew up in a strong Christian family and made a commitment to God at...

Ann Widdecombe: The outspoken MEP on converting to Catholicism, leaving the Conservatives and appearing on Strictly

13 Dec 2019
53:53

In this week’s show Cara Bentley delves into the life and faith of the outspoken and at times controversial politician, Ann Widdecombe. When Widdecombe last spoke to Premier ten years ago, she was approaching the end of her career as an MP, looking f...

Rev Nadim Nassar: The CofE’s only Syrian Priest on holding onto faith during war and building peace in the Middle East

29 Nov 2019
53:36

On this week’s show, Rev Nadim Nassar, the Church of England’s only Syrian priest, talks to Megan Cornwell about growing up in Syria and the constant threats to his life which led him to a deep sense of trust in Jesus and to his calling as a peacebui...

Mark Sayers: The church and culture guru on secularism, tech, relevance and revival

22 Nov 2019
53:49

On this week’s show, Mark Sayers, the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia talks to Premier Christianity’s Sam Hailes about his life and ministry. Mark speaks on a variety of topics related to church and culture, including his own experience...

Josh Turner: The country music star on faith and family // Pippa Gumbel: Leading HTB and pioneering Alpha

15 Nov 2019
54:09

It’s a double bill this week. The Nashville based country star Josh Turner talks to Premier’s Simon Tuck about his music career, and why faith matters to him more than anything. Then in part two, Maria Rodriguez meets co-author of The Bible of the Ye...

Ortis Deley: The CBBC and Gadget Show presenter on the highs and lows of his TV career

8 Nov 2019
55:38

On this week’s show, Ortis Deley talks to Premier Christianity’s Sam Hailes about his Christian upbringing, why he doesn’t go to church anymore and the ups and downs of a career in broadcasting. Ortis is best known for previously fronting the BBC’s f...

Andrew Peterson: The storytelling songwriter on depression, CS Lewis and the ‘Is he worthy?’ controversy

1 Nov 2019
59:45

Andrew Peterson’s biggest struggle is believing the truth that God loves him. Not because God isn’t loving, he explains, but because “I’m not lovable”. It’s a surprising admission from a man who has sold thousands of records and tours internationally...

Shane Claiborne: The Red Letter Christian on beating gun and knife violence and wrestling with LGBT issues

25 Oct 2019
01:07:50

During a recent visit to London, Shane Claiborne met with Premier Christianity’s Sam Hailes to discuss a number of issues close to his heart. Claiborne is well known as a social activist, author and campaigner who has long advocated for nonviolence a...

Andy Hawthorne: How the veteran evangelist gave up his career to start The Message

18 Oct 2019
49:50

On this week’s show, the founder of The Message talks to Megan Cornwell about his life and ministry. Andy Hawthorne OBE was previously a member of the band The Worldwide Message Tribe, and has been involved in evangelistic efforts for over 25 years....

Rob Parsons: Storytelling, prodigals and Care for the Family

11 Oct 2019
58:02

As his long-running Premier Christianity column draws to a close, Rob Parsons chats to editor Sam Hailes about his ministry with Care for the Family, the disruptive nature of technology and the power of vulnerability. The former lawyer has sold thous...

Gavin Calver: The Evangelical Alliance’s new CEO on leading a braver, kinder and more hopeful organisation

4 Oct 2019
53:46

On day three of his new job as CEO of the UK’s oldest and largest evangelical unity movement, Gavin Calver met Premier Christianity’s Sam Hailes to discuss his vision for the organisation to become ‘braver’ and ‘kinder’. The pair also talked about se...

David Suchet: Playing Poirot, reading the Bible and why I love St Paul

27 Sep 2019
55:33

The actor best known for his portrayal of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot talks to Premier’s Justin Brierley about his faith. David Suchet, CBE was converted after reading Romans 8 in a hotel room Bible. In this in-depth interview he reveals what it...

Simon Thomas: Losing my wife, raising our son and battling depression as a Christian

20 Sep 2019
53:13

Simon Thomas seemingly had it all. A successful and enviable career in TV, a loving family and a strong Christian faith. Then at quarter to six on Friday 24 November 2017, his world fell apart. Thomas was “utterly convinced” that his wife, Gemma, wou...

Amy Orr-Ewing: Evangelism and apologetics to skeptics, students and the Taliban

13 Sep 2019
55:33

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is a leading evangelist and apologist who is senior vice president with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. She talks to Justin Brierley about how her family converted to Christ, doing evangelism from a young age, confronting l...

Dr Sinclair Ferguson: The Scottish Reformed theologian reflects on 50 years of ministry

6 Sep 2019
54:18

Sam Hailes meets the well-known theologian and minister Sinclair Ferguson on this week’s show. Sinclair is Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in the US, and an assistant minister at St. Peter's Free Church...

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