The Profile
Hundreds of in-depth interviews with inspiring Christians. Guests include world renown DJ Moby, Bible teacher Joyce Meyer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and activist Shane Claiborne.
Episodes
Content creators Jay Painter and Lewis Rebaudo: Atheist to Christian in just 12 weeks?
Jay Painter and Lewis are digital creators who have captured global online attention by documenting a unique, real-time journey through faith. It's a compelling premise: Jay, is a Christian and felt a strong conviction to invite his best friend, Lewis very much an atheist, to attend an Alpha course. What began as a personal invitation transformed into a social media docuseries where they can now b
Leadership Special Pete Carter: ‘Leading a cultural mindset shift’
Andy Peck chats with the co-founder of Eastgate Church, Gravesend about setting a biblically based cultural shift in a church in the UK and the Netherlands where he helps lead a team part-time.
They talk about the importance of demolishing the strongholds that can grip the thinking of a congregation and how to set a new course that enables communities to flourish under God.
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Christian author and publisher Lauren Windle on why books need to give answers
British journalist Lauren Windle has had quite a faith journey. After years of cocaine and alcohol addiction, she got sober 12 years ago and went on to study neuroscience and addiction studies grounding her recovery in faith and academic rigor.
Windle has built a career as a journalist for outlets including Vogue, Marie Claire, HuffPost, MailOnline and Woman Alive often writing about faith, da
Leadership Special Dave Bookless: ‘Leading people to care for creation’
Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of A Rocha UK and now Head of Theology, A Rocha International.
What led him to be concerned for the environment? Why found a charity? Has the UK church ‘got the message’ several decades later? How different is leading in the UK and Internationally? How might church leaders today get involved?
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Less Waste Laura - her call to Christians to reject consumerism and put the planet first
Laura Anderson, known to hundreds of thousands of followers as Less Waste Laura is one of Scotland's most passionate voices in the fight against plastic pollution. Raised in Newton Mearns, Scotland, with a lifelong love of the outdoors, her environmental awakening came on a New Year's Day walk when she discovered plastic waste strewn across a white sandy beach on the east coast of Scotland. Inspir
Leadership Special Iona Ledwidge: ‘Leading young people back into employment’
Andy Peck chats with the chief executive of Spear about her work helping young people back into employment. They look at the challenging stats suggesting one million aged 16-24 are not in training, education or employment in the UK. They look at Spear’s highly successful programme that coaches young people in Centres dotted around the country. What do they do and what is the secret to their succe
Professor John Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on his remarkable life story
In this week's edition of the Profile we celebrate Professor John Lennox, one of the most compelling voices at the intersection of Christian faith and modern science. Born in Northern Ireland in 1943, he was raised in a family of deep faith and went on to earn doctorates from both Cambridge and Oxford universities, specialising in mathematics and the philosophy of science. He served for many years
Leadership Special Rev Jo Trickey: ‘Leading in home, church and charity’
Andy Peck chats with the Learning and Partnership Development lead for the
Gregory Centre for Church multiplication about her call to serve in the church, as a mum and as one keen to see the church engage in culture.
Do we still have a sacred-secular divide and how easy is it combining running a home of small children with work in a charity?
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Bible Course host Dr Andrew Ollerton on making sense of scripture in a confused age
The theologian Andrew Ollerton is probably best known for presenting Christian theology in an accessible and engaging way and his work as a pastor and author centres on making the Bible accessible to modern audiences without sacrificing intellectual rigour.
He grew up in a Christian home where The Bible was 'part of the furniture' but when he hit his teens, he pushed back, sometimes, like Peter
Leadership Special Jonas Kurlberg: ‘Leading in a digital world’
Andy Peck chats with one of the editors of The Oxford Handbook of Digital Theology about how we lead differently when we are conscious of the changes in technology that are transforming our world.
What does this mean for our discipleship? Is AI an enemy to be aware of or a tool to embrace? How might we engage with The Global Network for Digital Theology conference coming up soon?
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Rich Johnson - Leading New Wine England and the challenges of keeping things fresh
Rich Johnson wears two hats quite comfortably. On the one hand he's an archetypal parish vicar working out of a parish in Worcestershire, and, on the other, he is the leader of New Wine England a non-denominational charity supporting Christian leaders in their everyday work.
Johnson grew up in Manchester and moved abroad with his family where he was educated in Belgium and Hamburg. He went on
Leadership Special Chloe Lynch: ‘Leading people through friendship'’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘The Glorious Risk: Freeing the Church from managerialism and the martyr complex’.
The lecturer in practical theology at London School of Theology explores why having friends in the local church, may not be just vital for a church leader but a key way of leading. How has she come to this view, and what happens when the pathway is painful?
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Theologian Joel Muddamalle on identifying spiritual warfare
How do you know whether you are being whispered to by the evil one?
Spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for our soul has always fascinated theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle.
He was brought up in a strong Christian household in India and says his grandparents were arguably the strongest influences on his life. As missionaries, he saw first hand how hard you had to work to reach people in m
Makoto and Haejiin Fujimura the artist and lawyer on the relationship between beauty and justice
Husband and wife Makoto and Haejiin Fujimura are a couple who have blended their two passions and found a deep connection between them. Makoto is a Christian artist born in the US to Japanese parents. His scientist father instilled in him a deep appreciation for beauty and creativity from childhood and after spending his formative years in Japan, he later began to pursue traditional Japanese pain
Leadership Special Martin Saunders: ‘Starting a Summer Youth Event’
Andy Peck talks with founder of the Satellites Youth Event, and deputy director of Youthscape about the extraordinary events surrounding the call to run a youth event following the closure of Soul Survivor in summer 2019.
They discuss stories of how God gave both a green light and a red one, and what is unique and fresh about this Youth Event running for its fifth year in 2026.
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Remembering the former Bishop of Oxford Lord Richard Harries
In this week's edition of the Profile we remember the late Lord Richard Harries, who was one of the most beloved and influential voices in British Christianity of his generation. Born on 2 June 1936, he served briefly as a British Army officer before answering the call to ordained ministry in the Church of England. He was consecrated Bishop of Oxford in 1987, a role he held until his retirement in
Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell : ‘Influencing the Next Generation’
Andy Peck talks with a retired head teacher about what he’s learned from several decades leading Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School.
What parts of his role has he warmed to, what Christian influence does he think he has been able to have and what are the transferable principles for leaders in other walks of life?
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Mark Batterson — The Pastor Who Turned Washington D.C. Into His Church
Best known for leading the multi-site National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, D.C., Pastor Mark Batterson has also authored nearly 30 books, most notably The Circle Maker, a guide to persistent prayer which has sold over a million copies.
Batterson came to Christ at the age of five after watching a Billy Graham film and describes himself as a "congregational mutt" going Church to Church
Leadership Special Ann-Marie Wilson: ‘When a cause forces you to lead’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of ‘28 Too Many’ about her work helping raise awareness of the downsides of FGM (female genital mutilation) in African nations and the diaspora and her progress since the work started in 2010.
How have local churches responded to the campaign, which nations have seen a reduction in the practice and what would she say to younger leaders who have a similar passion t
Christian singer songwriter Philippa Hanna: "The music industry objectifies what is sacred"
Philippa Hanna, the British Christian singer-songwriter, is best known for her heartfelt vocals that bridge worship and mainstream music and which have made her a familiar face at large-scale Christian festivals for the last two decades.
Hanna was born in Sheffield in the mid-80s and grew up in musical family, influenced by her Irish father, who was a touring performer. As well as her own musi
Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through vulnerability’
In a repeat of a classic episode Andy Peck chats with Kathryn Segal about how God led her to share her challenges with depression on social media, and how she saw so many helped by her revelations. As a pastor’s wife in Canterbury, they look at the value in a leader sharing their weakness. There must be limits to what and how you share?
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Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through vulnerability’
In a repeat of a classic episode Andy Peck chats with Kathryn Segal about how God led her to share her challenges with depression on social media, and how she saw so many helped by her revelations. As a pastor’s wife in Canterbury, they look at the value in a leader sharing their weakness. There must be limits to what and how you share?
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BBC Radio 1XTRA's Swarzy Macaly on finding faith while shoplifting
Broadcaster Swarzy Macaly is known for her infectious energy and can be heard on both BBC Radio 1 and the BBC Radio 1XTRA's Weekend Breakfast Show.
She's not shy about being real about her faith and tells the story of finding God after being caught shoplifting, and praying to be let go. Not long after that she found herself in church, gave her life to Jesus and hasn't looked back since.
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Leadership Special Catherine McNiel & Jason Hague: ‘Leading people through a faith crisis
In a repeat of a classic episode, Andy Peck talks to the co-authors of Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a path through doubt disillusionment and dead ends, about their own journeys and how we might help those we know whose faith is 'not working'. How can we listen well to their concerns . The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offe
Mythographer Dr. Martin Shaw on his Eastern Orthodox faith and being re-enchanted by God in the wilderness
Dr Martin Shaw the storyteller and mythographer - someone who studies myths - was well exposed to the ancient tales from an early age. He grew up in a Baptist household in Devon in 1970s with a preacher for a father ad in a house with no television or phone but with access to lots and lots of books.
It is no wonder then, that he became fixated with stories and particularly myths. However by
Leadership Special Pete Carter: ‘Leading with a heavenly mindset’
Andy Peck chats with one of the directors of Eastgate Church in Gravesend and author of ‘Unwrapping Lazarus: Free to live as God intended’ and ‘Faith: Discovering and using the resources of Heaven’. They discuss his new venture supporting a church in the Netherlands and how particular mindsets might affect a nation.
They also consider developments in a ministry he founded, 'Heaven in Healthcare
Church leader Al Gordon on sparking human creativity in the face of AI
As the world waits to see how humanity might be reshaped by artificial intelligence, Al Gordon believes now is the time to protect human creativity. As rector of SAINT Church Hackney in East London, he is passionate about the idea that our creativity comes from our connection with the ultimate creator, and that this divine spark is something worth guarding.
SAINT itself has undergone a remarkab
Leadership Special Chris Sinkinson: ‘Why the Resurrection?’
Andy Peck talks with the Associate Minister, Lansdowne Church and Director of the School for Discipleship about how the importance and assurance of the resurrection of Jesus. They also talk about how the Discipleship School began and is run.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com
Jews for Jesus' Aaron Abramson on a lifetime of taking Christ to the Jewish world
With a Catholic mother and a Jewish father perhaps Aaron Abrahamson was always set to spend his life bridging two different traditions.
He grew up in America and after his mother converted to Judaism his parents brought him up in the Jewish faith eventually moving to Israel themselves when he was a teenager. There Aaron attended Yeshiva - a traditional Jewish school which focuses on studying
Leadership Special Dawn Stallwood: ‘Beautiful Leadership’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Beautiful Leadership: your personal framework for authentic impact’ about how the book came about and two themes explored in the book: listening and empowering. Can we listen too much? How does empowering differ from delegating and how might be better empower those we lead?
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Michael Wakelin: The ex-head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC talks about representing faith on air
As the former head of Religious Broadcasting, Michael Wakelin knows a thing or two about producing programmes about God, often to audiences who have little or no faith.
He spent his early life in Africa with his missionary parents, first in Sierra Leone and then later in Kenya, which he says influenced his own faith in his formative years.
Returning back to the UK he went on to study theol
Leadership Special Lauren Crook: ‘Hearing God’s voice’
Andy Peck chats with the founder of Kingdom Living Ministries about hearing God’s voice. How does she respond to the evidence that some church leaders have data mined information and claimed that God had given it to them? How does she understand prophecy today and how might we better hear from God for our own leadership?
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Grace Jin Drexel: The Chinese Christian campaigning for her father's release
Grace Jin Drexel was thrust into the spotlight because of her father Pastor Ezra Jin. On October 10th 2025 he was arrested and imprisoned by Chinese authorities along with other pastors from Zion Church in a suburb of Beijing. He is officially charged with the "illegal use of information networks” and still remains in jail.
The persecution against Zion Church and Christians more widely in Chin
Leadership Special Keith Foster: ‘When leading requires transition’
Andy Peck chats with the Head of Training and Principal of Westbrook Academy, at Urban Saints about how training youth leaders is to be a major part of the charity’s ministry going forward. They talk about why the change was needed, what kinds of training opportunities now exist and how God had prepared Keith for this new ministry role
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Kings Kaleidoscope frontman Chad Gardner: The cost of emotional honesty in worship music
Chadwick “Chad” Gardner is pretty transparent about wanting a hit song. One that could take care of the kids college fund, "could I just get one, that would be great!" But the American Christian singer songwriter and founder of the Seattle-based band Kings Kaleidoscope knows their music is niche and that's fine too.
They're a musical outfit that blend alternative rock, orchestral, hip-hop and
Leadership Special Keas Keasler: ‘The leadership thought of Dallas Willard’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Kingdom apprenticeship: Dallas Willard’s Formational Theology and Missional Vision’, about Willard’s approach to leadership. What does Dallas mean by his belief that we are ‘training for reigning’ and ‘what God gets out of our life is the person we become’? How might his approach to spiritual formation help leaders today?
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LZ7's Lindz West on preaching the gospel to 600,000 people through dance music
Lindz West who heads up the popular Christian electronic dance band LZ7 has every reason to be happy. He's part of one of the most successful UK Christian bands. They've achieved multiple top 40 singles in their 20 years together. They're now supporting one of the biggest popstars in the world - Jason Derulo - in his The Last Dance tour.
For the band whose whole purpose is to communicate the l
Leadership Special Richard Roberts: ‘God’s work through Charismatic churches’
Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘Rediscovering Church as Networks: The ongoing story of the non-denominational Charismatic Churches.
What kind of leadership did they develop and what might we learn from their development and leadership challenges they faced?
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Salvationist Jo Moir, the new leader of Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest is arguably one of the most identifiable UK Christian festivals in the calendar seeing between 10 and 20 thousand people descend upon Butlins in Minehead each Easter for family-themed activities, worship and bible study.
Now it has a new leader at the helm- Jo Moir - whose deep background in the Salvation Army has given her plenty of experience mucking in and dealing with differ
Leadership Special Naomi Fox: ‘A vision to give hope to families’
Andy Peck chats with the founder of Growing Hope, who five years ago shared her vision of having 20 therapy clinics to help families with children with additional needs. They discuss how the vision has grown, how many more clinics are needed and what she has learned about leadership along the way.
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'The Voice's' Adineke Adewale talks faith within her two careers in law and music
Adineke Adewale has forged an unusual but successful career path in not just one but two fields. After studying law she went on to work in the Ministry of Justice in the International Team of the Judicial Office of England and by day rubs shoulders with judges and chief justices from across the world.
But by night it's a different matter. Back in 2021, the then 29-year-old auditioned for The
Leadership Special Jeremy Higham: ‘Seeing the world as others see it’
Andy Peck chats with the creative consultant, who spends his time with people who run
organisations of all kinds, helping them clarify and communicate vision and
overcome obstacles that lie in the way. They look at why people come to him for help, how he helps them communicate better and what to do if you have lost your joy engaging in the ever challenging work of leading a local church.
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Marriage Foundation's Dr Harry Benson: How to fix family breakdown
Harry Benson, Research Director at the Marriage Foundation didn't start out with an interest in psychology and relationships. In his early life he became a Royal Navy helicopter pilot serving in the Falklands during the conflict aged just 22.
He went on to work in finance in Asia and had two children with a thriving social life. His marriage and life, seemed perfect from the outside but from
Leadership Special Tim Thornborough: ‘Books that helped my leadership’
Andy Peck chats with the founder of The Good Book Company about the books that have shaped his leadership journey, Desert Island Discs style, in particular in shaping the growth of TGBC. The books include: Good to Great by James Collins, The Three-box solution by Vijay Govindarajan and Faithful Leaders by Rico Tice, and many more.
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Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell - The leader of one of the USA's fastest growing churches delivers some hard truths
The New York born preacher Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell admits he ran from God at first. The 2819 Church founder grew up in Queens to Bible believing parents who took him to church and yet, in his own words, he still chose sin.
His running took him to the south of America where after some soul-searching he turned to Christ, married and following a powerful experience in Israel returned to t
Leadership Special Aaron Shah: ‘Leading worship on the streets’
Andy Peck chats with Aaron Shah, a songwriter, poet, artist, and coach who
leads weekly times of worship on the streets of Sheffield city centre.
They talk about the vision God gave him for the work, how many more are now leading similar events in towns and cities across the UK, and the practicalities of getting started. His website is www.worshiponthestreets.co.uk and email address info@worshi
Christian founder of Whizz Kidz charity Mike Dickson on what inspires him to give
It was a marathon that began Mike Dickson's journey into giving and launched him into starting one of the UK's most unique charities.
Back in the nineties Dickson was running to raise money for a child who he had met who had cerebral palsy and had limited mobility. He was inspired to do something for her and any money raised from sponsorship would go towards a motorized wheelchair.
They
Leadership Special Kurt Erickson: ‘Church without Walls’
Andy Peck catches up with his first ever guest 20 years later. He’s still leading Church Without Walls as part of Eleos Ministries. They talk of the loss of his wife, being a single parent and the place of mercy ministries for the church today? What would he say to a young leader starting out?
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Leadership Special Wayne Dixon: ‘Welcoming young people’
Andy Peck is joined by Wayne Dixon, from Christian Connections in Schools, working with pupils and staff in schools in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. They talk about what is concerning young people today and how to best connect. What changes has he noticed since he began working with young people 40 years ago? Has he noticed an upturn in interest in Christianity?
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Leadership Special Jenny Pillar & Rich Gower: ‘Caring for the most vulnerable’
Andy Peck talks with Jenny Pillar and Rich Gower, who are involved in a new venture, ‘Counselling Carers’, which has as its strapline: improving the lives of the most vulnerable by caring for their carers. He asks Jenny Pillar, founder and clinical director about her vision for the work and Rich Gower, the managing director, about the options he faced when looking to structure the work to be susta
Heidi Baker on miracles, healing and facing off Islamic State in Mozambique
American missionary Heidi Baker says she's been preaching God's word for 50 years but 1995 was the year when life changed and she answered the call to go to Mozambique. She has been there ever since. Through her humanitarian organisation Iris Global she has been serving some of the most poor in the region whether that was helping families in crisis, caring for orphans or being a vessel o
Leadership Special Kurt Erickson/Sarah Mullally: ‘The 20 year anniversary episode’
Celebrating 20 years and 1000 episodes of The Leadership Show, we repeat part of the first ever show with Kurt Erickson, founder of Church Without Walls, looking at his call to leave New York for London. In the second half we repeat part of an interview with Sarah Mullally, then a vicar in Sutton and now Archbishop of Canterbury designate. Why did she leave a senior position in the NHS for ordinat
Leadership Special Dallas Willard/David Heywood: ‘Every member ministry’
Celebrating 1000 episodes of The Leadership Show this month, we dip into the archive to feature parts of two classic shows as Andy Peck talks with Dallas Willard, author of 'Personal Religion, Public Reality?: Towards a Knowledge of Faith' and David Heywood, author of 'Reimagining Ministerial formation'. With Dallas they look at the four questions everyone has to deal with and what it actually mea
Leadership Special Eli Gardner/Jenny Costa/Carrie Longton: ‘Starting a new venture’
Celebrating 1000 episodes of The Leadership Show this month, we dip into the archive to feature parts of three classic shows as Andy Peck talks with Eli Gardner of Kids Matter, Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble and Carrie Longton of Mumsnet about how their respective ventures came about. What might we learn about responding to an idea or prompting we receive?
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Britain's Got Talent's Allan Finnegan on comedy and Christianity
Allan Finnegan's stint on Britain's Got Talent in 2020 made him known to millions. The Baptist minister turned stand up comedian, who wears his dog collar in stage and draws on his experience as a minster, impressed all the judges, including Simon Cowell who gave him a standing ovation.
Finnegan made it to the semi-finals but his journey there was unorthodox. He grew up in Bootle in the 70s,
Leadership Special Ian Parkinson/Trevor Waldock: ‘What is Christian leadership?’
Celebrating 1000 episodes of The Leadership Show this month, we dip into the archive to feature parts of two classic shows as Andy Peck talks with Ian Parkinson author of Understanding Christian Leadership and then with Trevor Waldock founder of Emerging Leaders. Should Christian use ‘secular’ approaches? What does the Bible say? What role does story play in a leader’s understanding of self and o
Archbishop of Melbourne Ric Thorpe: "It's slightly overwhelming but God is going ahead of us."
The new Archbishop of Melbourne Ric Thorpe is no stranger to change. He's an accomplished church planter and until very recently served as the Bishop of Islington. But even with that experience, he still admits that moving with his wife over 10,000 across the world is both exciting and daunting.
Thorpe grew up going to church and as a schoolboy attended a boarding school where chapel was man
Leadership Special Andy Hickford: ‘When leaders tackle political issues’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of Jubilee Leadership and former pastor, Andy Hickford, about engaging in politics from the pulpit. What are the dangers? How might we do it and what should we make of the rise of what is called ‘Christian Nationalism’?
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Sports journalist Charlie Webster on her near death, faith and life after abuse
The British broadcaster, journalist, and campaigner Charlie Webster has known her fair share of trauma.
As a child in Sheffield she was abused by her stepfather and watched her mother be the victim of domestic abuse. Later as a young teen she was groomed and abused again by her running coach. She speaks openly about her experiences and its effect on her and campaigns for greater scrutiny on
Leadership Special: Tina Southgate: ‘When leaders need to ‘go there’’
Andy Peck talks to the founder of Destiny Coaching about tricky areas leaders may not easily address. What about imposter syndrome? What do we do when we doubt our faith? How can coaching provide a healthy context for discussion and ultimate growth?
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Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Revd Dr Matthew Porter on Evangelism: 'Just tell your story'
Dr Matthew Porter admits he may not be a greatest or even the most natural Evangelist himself but says his own passion for sharing The Gospel tends to override that. It must be this quality that has lead him to his current position as Champion Lead Bishop in Mission and Discipleship in the Church of England.
Porter is also Bishop of Bolton and serves as one of three Anglican bishops within G
Leadership Special: Todd Korpi: ‘Leading and studying with AI’
Andy Peck talks with the missiologist and assistant professor about how AI might assist pastoral care and theological study, from his book ‘AI Goes to Church: Pastoral Wisdom for Artificial Intelligence’. How might AI serve as a tool for pastors and will AI revolutionise College study? Todd shares principles from his vital book.
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Writer Stephanie Duncan Smith on grief, Advent and the cycle of the Church year
The writer and publisher Stephanie Duncan Smith was raised by Christian parents in the state of Maryland in the US, so from a very young age faith was woven into her life. Smith likes to talk about in terms of 'rhythms' and says there were three that dominated her early life: Church, dinner and reading. It didn't take long for her to develop an instinct for 'the word'.
She is now the senior
Leadership Special: Andrew Whitman: ‘Lessons from a 70s revival’
Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘When Jesus Met Hippies: The Story and
Legacy of the Jesus People Movement in the UK’
They look at what we might learn about revival from those days. What are the similarities between 70s and today? What might we learn about the sad fall outs that occurred and what is the key message for church leaders today?
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Dr Francis Collins the Christian scientist who worked on the Covid-19 vaccine and the human genome
"God gives us human curiosity" says the renowned American physician-geneticist Dr Francis Collins whose is best known for his leadership of the Human Genome Project and his contributions to finding a vaccine for Covid. It's curiosity which has helped Collins play a part in some of the most extraordinary scientific discoveries of the modern age.
Born in 1950, Collins trained as a physician an
Leadership Special Alistair Sanders: ‘Christian journalling as a leader’
Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist minister and Bible college lecturer about Christian journalling. They look at how he got into it and how might journalling help a Christian leader? Why is it supported by the Bible and how practically might you go about it?
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John Dickson: The Aussie apologist on church history, atheism and re-recording the first hymn
John Dickson didn't set food in a church before the age of 15 but says, looking back, he would probably have described himself as a 'thoughtful child'. After his father died in a plane crash he began thinking more about faith and was encouraged to explore Christianity by a secondary school teacher who was very open about her own faith.
Dickson went on to become a singer songwriter in 1990s fo
Leadership Special David Webster: ‘Leading in retirement years’
Andy Peck talks to a former pastor and senior leader about the challenges faced when stepping down from formal church leadership. They discuss the need to ‘repurpose’, the importance of financial provision and creating a new rhythm for life so you can continue to be fruitful in God’s service.
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David Smith - Christian MP and the UK Government's envoy championing freedom of religion
The MP David Smith says that while he never wanted to be a 'pigeonholed' as a Christian neither would he ever deny how central his faith is to his work.
He's only newly been elected to the Labour seat in North Northumberland last year. His previous work included being Chief Executive with Oasis as well as senior roles in faith-based organisations such as Bible Society and Tearfund. It was wo
Miel de Botton - talks about faith and musical healing
Miel de Botton is a Swiss-born singer-songwriter, psychologist and philanthropist.
In this podcast she describes a loving but strict upbringing along with her brother, the author Alain de Botton. As her interests grew she went onto study law at Oxford before then switching to clinical psychology in Paris, where she worked with people overcoming addiction.
Miel began her professional music
Leadership Special Alan Cutting: ‘Leading for reconciliation’
Andy Peck talks to the church and community consultant about his work bringing reconciliation for people devastated by human conflict, including the people of Ukraine. What does it mean to be ‘messengers of reconciliation’? Why is a disposition of peace to be the pervasive stance of the Christian and how can we work towards this in our relationship with other churches?
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Phil Knox: how male friendships can help win souls for Jesus
Phil Knox is best known for his work with the Evangelical Alliance - an organisation which represents and connects evangelical churches and people across the UK and where he serves as evangelism and missiology senior specialist.
Knox grew up in a Christian household and attended church regularly. Home was a place where Scripture was regularly referenced. On car journeys he describes his pare
Leadership Special Jim Thornton & Reiss Gillingwater: ‘Leading to engage with Gen Z’
Andy Peck talks with two men involved in Wellbeing Church, a new style of church in Hertfordshire which creates opportunities for young people to engage with Christian faith. Jim Thornton is one of the pioneer leaders and Reiss Gillingwater on the team that develops connection with Gen Z through online gaming and Football. They discuss how this fresh expressions approach came about and the leaders
Musician and political activist Andy Flannagan explains why Christ needs us to show up.
Andy Flannagan has an irrepressible energy. The Northern Irishman, who is now based in Luton, began his adult life as a medical doctor before quickly deciding that singing and song writing was a passion he had to explore.
His albums include Advertising the Invisible, Son, Drowning in the Shallow, with his music often addressing social injustice, global poverty, environmental concerns, and hu
Leadership Special JD Bauman: ‘Leading for greater impact’
Andy Peck talks with the founder of Christians for Impact about their ministry helping Christians to invest their time in work that best serves God’s kingdom. They look at their selection of the key evidence-based areas of impact and look ahead to their conference in the UK on November 22nd and 23rd.
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Olympic High Jumper Nicola Olyslagers on faith: "If you don't aim for gold, you won't get silver.'
Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers has achieved a lot in her life already. Aged just 28 she is the newly crowned World Champion, winning the gold at the recent World Athletics Championships in Japan. She has won silver medals at the Paris 2024 & Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She is the Australian and Oceania high jump record holder (2.04m).
She is also the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion and wi
Leadership Special Lars Due Christensen: ‘Leading people into freedom’
Andy Pecks talks with the pastor and director of The Steps course, which is based on 12 steps use with AA, but within an overtly Christian framework.
They discuss why he felt the need to develop the course, the similarities and contrasts between his homeland of Denmark and the UK and how his training as a psychotherapist informs his ministry. The Steps Course is available at https://stepscourse.o
Beth Allison Barr - how the role of minister's wife became the 'ideal' for women in Church leadership
Academic Beth Allison Barr grew up in a Christian home a never really questioning the reality of God and was formally baptised aged 11. Not that there weren't a few theological question marks along the way.
She became an academic historian specialising in medieval history while her husband became a Baptist minister. And it was only when they began to challenge their own church concerning the r
Leadership Special Matt Lillicrap: ‘Leading with limits’
Andy Peck chats with the CEO of UCCF: the Christian Unions, about his leadership as a junior doctor, as a pastor and now of a student charity. They look at why limits may actually be a blessing for the Christian leader and why students reaching students remains the best model for campus ministry.
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BBC Traitor's champion Harry Clark on simple faith and life in the army
24-year-old Harry Clark shot to fame on BBC One's hit reality show The Traitors. He won the second series last year bagging £95,000 which he says he used to pay off family debt and make a small investment - nothing too flash.
Despite the high profile treachery and deceit it took to win, what many people might not know is that Clark's Christian faith is the thing that keeps him grounded.
