Episódios

  • Musician and Evangelist Nancy Goudie on following the voice of God.
    Nov 22 2024
    At the age of just six Nancy Goudie felt the powerful presence of God to the point she was unable to move. She became a Christian and later with her husband Ray set up the band Heartbeat which had mainstream, international and TV success appearing on BBC1's Top of the Pops in the 1980s. As the founder and singer, Goudie describes it as a 'vehicle' helping thousands to draw closer to God. Trust in God is a cornerstone of Goudie's faith in a life which has witnessed miracles and heartache. She now runs the creative ministry NGM in the South West of England where she using art, music and sometimes cream teas to evangelise. In this episode she sat down with Jemimah Wright, Deputy Editor of Woman Alive magazine to discuss her life, music and ministry, the death of her husband and the faithfulness of God. 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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    55 minutos
  • Leadership Special Dr Shola Oladipo: ‘Leading with energy’
    Nov 19 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Food For Purpose (FFP) about how our diet and exercise levels affect our life as a leader. If we are to ‘love God with all our strength’, what should be eating and not eating to ensure we are capable of leading well for years to come? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com
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    27 minutos
  • Bishop Guli -the Anglican with Iranian roots speaking out on injustice
    Nov 15 2024
    The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has been Bishop of Chelmsford for nearly 4 years. As a woman, she's one of 18 female bishops in the Church of England out of 42 in total. She was born in Iran in the sixties and it was her early life and experiences which shaped who she is today, a church leader who speaks out with a nuanced voice against injustice for refugees as well as those who feel marginalised within their own communities. Her father was a Christian convert from Islam and she grew up in a distinct Persian Church lead by the missionary movement which is still very close to her heart. In this far-ranging interview with Assistant Editor Emma Fowle we hear her position on a range of issues including the future of the Lords Spiritual, doubt, the Middle East conflict, her training as a musician and what eventually lead her to ordination. 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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    1 hora
  • Leadership Special Kat Osborn & Tania Bright: ‘Leading a merged charity’
    Nov 13 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the CEOs of Safe Families and Home for Good about how God led them to merge their complementary activities helping vulnerable families and children. How did the merger come about? How did it feel to have a new set of leadership challenges? Is it easy working together with a co-CEO?! The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianity.com
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    29 minutos
  • Leadership Special Kate Coleman: ‘Transforming into leaders for tomorrow’
    Nov 6 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the founding director of Next Leadership about her latest book, ‘Metamorph: transforming your life and leadership. Inspired wisdom from the extraordinary ordinary people of the Bible.’ They look at why ‘metamorph’ is a key word for you, and how the four questions: ‘Why me? Why here? Why this? Why now?’ will help you reflect on your leading today. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    28 minutos
  • Femi Oguns - from actor to agent
    Nov 5 2024
    According to the actor turned agent Femi Oguns it was God who told him to take his talents behind the screen. At 26-years-old Oguns had a great career. He had played the lead alongside Helen Mirren in the 90's hit Prime Suspect and just starred in a film alongside Dustin Hoffman. Then God told him to he had different plans, according to Oguns it was 'hard to take at the time'. But he listened and in 2003 began the Identity School of Acting - the UK’s first ever BAME focussed drama school aiming to correct the lack of diversity he felt when he was training as a young actor. Now he's a prominent British agent representing talent like Letitia Wright and John Boyega. He sat down with Christianity Magazine Editor Sam Hailes to talk about acting, nurturing talent and the path God has taken him on. 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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    41 minutos
  • Switchfoot's Jon Foreman on music and inspiration
    Nov 1 2024
    American rock band Switchfoot had early success in the Christian rock scene in the late nighties and early noughties later gaining mainstream recognition. They released their major album The Beautiful Letdown with hits including 'Meant to Live' and 'Dare you to Move' exploring faith and philosophy. But the band has always questioned the 'Christian' musical label once telling Rolling Stone magazine "We're Christian by faith, not genre." As the son of a pastor- frontman Jon Foreman's expansive lyrics explore the big questions of faith with lines like "We were meant to live for so much more. Have we lost ourselves?" and "I don't belong here. I'm gonna set sight and set sail for the kingdom come." On this episode of The Profile singer, guitarist and primary songwriter Jon Foreman speaks to Premier Christianity Magazine's Sam Hailes to talk about his early life, faith and what inspires his music. 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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    41 minutos
  • Leadership Special John Hindley: ‘Leading through disappointment’
    Oct 30 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the pastor of Broad Grace Church in Norfolk, about disappointment, looking at themes from his book: ‘Dealing with Disappointment: How to know joy when life doesn’t feel great’. They look at disappointment with ourselves, with others and with God and how to not let it stunt our progress and exhibit joy instead. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    26 minutos