The Profile

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RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
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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

5D AGO

Wole Agbaje on being dragged 'kicking and screaming' into the Anglican church

Wole Agbaje is a British pastor, creative leader, and church planter known for founding IMPRINT Church which has communities in London and Leicester. Agbaje's church is London is in the heart of the financial district in a place where people regularly do 60 hour working weeks often spending more time at work than they do at home. He grew up in a Christian home and says he was woken at 6am to give devotions to God but despite that devoutness he says he never felt called to ministry, instead deciding to studying economics at university. But God had different plans - specifically a role within the Anglican church as a vicar. He had a transformative spiritual experience during his university years - a dream - which led him to start a gospel showcase that used music, drama, and visual arts to share the message of Jesus. Within no time he became a pastor at 21. Now aged 30 he looks back at where God has brought him in conversation with Emma Fowle - Premier Christianity Magazine's Deputy Editor. She speaks to him about his upbringing, his love of music and how the Holy Spirit is moving in among the silent revival which is happening on his watch among Gen Z. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.

59 min
6D AGO

Leadership Special Classic Dave Burke: ‘The Leader’s mental health’

Andy Peck talks to the former pastor of Bethany Church, Sunderland about his work delivering the Mental Health First Aid Kit, which has served local churches and church leadership groupings. Why do Christians in leadership seem to struggle with mental health issues? How might we manage ourselves and get external help, if needed? What does the Bible say on the topic? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com

28 min
JUN 5

Zach Meerkreebs- on having a front row seat at the Asbury Outpouring

In 2023 Zach Meerkreebs gave a sermon at a small university chapel in Kentucky. What followed was a massive outpouring of the Holy Spirit the like of which would be talked about in Christian circles for years. The sermon was about God's love and the audience was simply a small group of students. Afterwards Meerkreebs texted his wife to say that he didn't think it had gone well. But what followed was 16-days of spiritual awakening at Asbury University. At its peak 15,000 people were attending per day. Many committed their lives to God and people even flew in from around the world to join in the experience. Zach Meerkreebs was born and raised in an orthodox Jewish home in Colorado Springs and says he experienced a tumultuous upbringing which included his parents' divorce. At 16, after attending a Bible study and witnessed to by friends, he committed his life to Christ and followed a calling to the ministry. Since then, Zach has been involved in church planting, missionary work, college ministry, and leadership development. He has served as a college pastor and spiritual leadership director, focusing on mentoring emerging leaders. Zach's new book is called Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility. In it he shares his experiences at the Outpouring, the talk of revival and what serious radical humility can achieve. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.

57 min
JUN 4

Leadership Special Jonathan Clark: ‘Leading Premier Lifeline’

Andy Peck talks to the director of Lifeline ahead of its, and Premier’s, 30th anniversary. How has it changed over the years? What have been the leadership and management challenges? How does the future look? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com

29 min
JUN 2

Leadership Special John Kyle : ‘Leading and managing an event’

Andy Peck talks to the Events Team Manager for David’s tent – 72 hours of non-stop worship in Wiltshire. They discuss how the event started, how it is arranged, whether there is conflict over worship styles and what it takes to bring multiple bands, singers and thousands of worshipers together at the end of August. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com

28 min
MAY 29

Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead on evil

The forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead has spent over three decades talking to people who have committed serious criminal offences. She was born in New Zealand and moved to England at the age of 11. She describes having a Christian upbringing, attending schools where prayer was a daily part of life. She pursued medicine, later focussing on psychiatry and has years of experience working in secure settings, including Broadmoor Hospital. She has also contributed significantly to academic literature, authoring over 150 papers and co-authoring books such as The Devil You Know: Encounters in Forensic Psychiatry. On this edition of The Profile, Dr Adshead talks to Premier Christianity writer Tony Wilson about her early life, faith and work as well as exploring the idea of evil, personal responsibility and talks about why revenge is something we 'afford'. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.

57 min
MAY 26

What do we tell the kids about sex?

Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex. Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and the Metro. In an article for Woman Alive Kate argues Little House of the Prairie was a great blueprint on how to teach teens about sex and marriage. Emma Waring is a psychosexual therapist with two teenage children. Emma is also author of the book Seasons of Sex and Intimacy, a practical guide to sex within marriage. The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I think I'm asexual' https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-think-i-am-asexual/18727.article The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine:

37 min
MAY 22

Rebecca St James - the singer who lost her voice

Singer Rebecca St. James came to music very early in life aged just 13. She was raised in Australia, the eldest of seven children in a musically inclined family. Her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone, later went on to form the Grammy-winning duo For King & Country. Her father, David was a concert promoter, which exposed her to the music industry from an early age. She went on to become one of the pioneering voices in contemporary Christian music, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s with songs including; Wait for Me, God, Reborn and Yes, I Believe in God. Now in her forties she's written a book about her life and work titled: Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love". It's co-written with her husband Cubbie Fink and explores their faith, music careers, family life, and relationship. She also has a movie out - Unsung Hero - which came out last year and focuses on the lives of her parents. On this week's Profile she talks to Premier's Esther Higham about her life, her marriage and what God did when she lost her voice. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.

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So Good

05/15/2023

jamonamia

Interesting, inspiring and well done.
Worth the Time

07/10/2023

Ethnoquest

Thoughtful interviews with key actors across a wide swath society.
Broad perspectives

06/27/2021

whidbey student

I appreciate the open discussion, great questions, and gentle stretching my mind and perspective.
Lord Richard Harries interview

03/28/2023

Faith Perfected by Jesus

Most interviews are great. People of faith with amazing stories. It was sad though to hear Lord Richard Harries supporting g same sex marriage. Besides reading Genesis. He needs to listen to RT Kendall.

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