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Rt Rev Richard Harries: Finding God in beauty and in horror

17 Feb 2018
55:36

In this interview with Premier's Justin Brierley, the former Bishop of Oxford Rt Rev Richard Harries explains how he became a Christian and was called into ministry. The 81 year old was once described by Rowan Williams as "that rarity, a Christi...

Stuart & Jill Briscoe: The British couple reflect on a lifetime of ministry in the USA

10 Feb 2018
53:57

The Briscoes' Telling The Truth ministry began in 1971 while Stuart served as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin, which grew into the largest evangelical church in the state. It started as a simple tape duplication ministry in a home basem...

Franklin Graham: The critics won't stop me. I'm coming to the UK to preach the gospel

3 Feb 2018
27:05

The son of the legendary evangelist Billy Graham tells Marcus Jones why he's determined to come to the UK and preach the gospel. Franklin Graham is controversial in some circles for his previous statements about Islam and homosexuality. With a campai...

Kay Warren: Speaking frankly on sex, depression and faithfulness

3 Feb 2018
26:38

The co-founder of one of America's largest churches has a passion for honesty and authenticity. In this in depth interview Kay Warren speaks openly about her past struggle with porn, difficulties in her marriage to Rick Warren and how she is continui...

Doug Williams: Pastoring a diverse congregation in London's East End

27 Jan 2018
53:39

"As I look back over my shoulder it's a bit like a train wreck," Doug Williams says when asked about his upbringing. "My Dad had three wives - in Nigeria, in Sierra Leone and then my Mum in London." The Pastor is open and upfront...

RT Kendall: Bringing the Word and the Spirit together

20 Jan 2018
53:55

RT Kendall doesn’t look like a heretic. He doesn’t sound like one either. But in the mid 80s he almost lost his job leading one of London’s most famous churches when he was accused of antinomianism: the claim that Christians are not obliged to follow...

Aaron Keyes: The worship music industry has to change

13 Jan 2018
58:10

In this brutally honest interview, worship leader Aaron Keyes explains how he's trying to reform the 'worship industry' from the inside. The writer of 'Sovereign Over Us' believes the worship world is "too male and too pale", cares more abo...

Jeremy Vine: The broadcasting legend on how he lost faith and found it again // Cardinal Vincent Nichols: The leader of Catholics in England & Wales on the true meaning of hope

6 Jan 2018
57:33

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine talks to Justin Brierley about faith, doubt and Strictly Come Dancing. The popular broadcaster opens up about his career, what he's learned from his listeners and why he'd be "the worst evangelical ever". ...

Bruxy Cavey: Creating a church for people who don’t do church // Paul Wilbur: Messianic worship leader on praising the God of Israel

30 Dec 2017
34:44

Bruxy Cavey is teaching pastor of The Meeting House in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest churches. He talk to Justin Brierley about  his unusual journey to being a pastor, his anabaptist theology, how his wife proposed to him in front of their church...

Andy Crouch: Creating culture and tech-wise families

23 Dec 2017
53:14

Justin Brierley interviews Andy Crouch, the former editor of Christianity Today magazine in the USA and the author of best-selling books including Culture Making and his most recent title The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday steps to putting technology in...

Greg Koukl: How I began my life in apologetics // Katharine Welby-Roberts: The Church needs to be more open about depression

16 Dec 2017
53:29

Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, radio show host, author, speaker, and founder of Stand To Reason. In this interview with Justin Brierley, Greg shares his testimony and passion for apologetics. In part two, Ruth Jackson meets the daughter of the...

Victoria Hislop: I became a Christian to annoy my atheist parents /// Terry Storch: The man behind the world's most popular Bible app

9 Dec 2017
52:27

The bestselling author of The Island, Victoria Hislop tells Ruth Jackson how she became a born again Christian aged 15 to annoy her atheist parents. Victoria also explains how her faith has changed over time and become more questioning. In part two,...

John Mark Comer: Reaching America's most secular city

2 Dec 2017
56:52

The pastor who has been dubbed ‘the orthodox Rob Bell’ tells Sam Hailes how he’s reaching millennials in Portland - one of America's most secular cities. The 37 year old describes himself as an “introverted, melancholy, bookish reader/writer/teacher”...

Glen Scrivener: Making viral videos to spread the gospel

25 Nov 2017
54:08

Glen Scrivener has a track record of producing videos which go viral online. In this in depth interview, he discusses past projects and reveals his upcoming #MeetTheNativity series which is designed to communicate the true message of Christmas this D...

Luke Barnes: Top astrophysicist on why the universe points to God

18 Nov 2017
54:15

Luke Barnes is an Australian astrophycist and expert on the 'fine tuning' of the Universe. He talks to Justin Brierley about his faith, life and work. The Profile is sponsored by Premier Christianity magazine. If you'd like to request a free sample c...