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Off Grid Christianity
Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church...whether they attend one or not! Hosted by Martin Purnell, former 'Drivetime' presenter on the UK's first FM Christian Radio station, 'Cross Rhythms City', in Stoke-on-Trent. Martin also pioneered the legendary lunchtime discussion programme 'The Soapbox' on national Christian radio station 'UCB'. In recent years, Martin took a step back from direct involvement in broadcasting to focus on family life in his adopted home of Northern Ireland. However, throughout that time, the concept behind OGC has been develop...
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 113 – Emily Owen 25.01.2025 59:38
Emily who is an author, educator and speaker, shares so much in this heartfelt and incredibly inspirational episode. For someone who loved music and sport to discover she had a serious illness is one thing. To become completely deaf at the age of 21 is a major problem. What exactly is Neurofibromatosis? What did she […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 112 – Special with Kate Nicholas 18.01.2025 53:44
Another special podcast. In this episode, Kate Nicholas is looking at the idea of understanding and sharing our own faith journey. Everybody has one, even if you might not think it is dramatic enough. Kate was a previous guest (episode 87) and is a broadcaster, award winning author and lay preacher. Kate wants us to […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 111 – Frank Bennett 11.01.2025 58:47
Frank was in the Police Force for 30 years which included being on the beat to becoming a trainer specialising in management and support. He went on to head up Crosslink Transformation Network with a friend in south-west England. CTN connects Christians in the workplace by offering support and networking. Frank has just published his […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 110 – John J Thompson 04.01.2025 58:35
We catch up with John to find out what he has been doing since Episode 4! John was heavily involved within the Christian Music scene and for 10 years was the creative director at Capitol Records. Why did he become Director of Music Industry Studies at Lipscomb University? Why did he crowdfund his latest novel […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 109 – A Tribute to Tony Campolo with Steve Goddard, Peter Meadows, Dr Ash Barker and Michael Harvey 28.12.2024 1:03:23
Maybe you have heard of Tony Campolo who passed away in November 2024, maybe you haven’t. However, Tony affected many, many people throughout the world, including me, by challenging our faith when speaking at conferences, festivals or on tapes (yes it was a thing in our day) and books. One of my guests was instrumental […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 108 – Annual Christmas Special 21.12.2024 56:29
It’s the Christmas Special for 2024 with Noel Richards and Martin Scott not only going head to head with an alternative Christmas quiz but also discussing end of year topics. Some of the answers will provoke discussion with your friends or further study. There is laughter to be had plus Noel and Tricia Richards play […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 107 – Nigel Adams 14.12.2024 1:00:26
Why study and work hard to become a Company Director only to eventually leave and become the church evangelist? What did he have to give up financially? What did his wife think? In this episode, Nigel shares more about how he went on to set up Hope Nottingham, a Christian charity to inspire and grow […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 106 – Richard Littledale 07.12.2024 58:07
Richard was a Baptist Minister for 35 years and has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. He is an author of several books including one for children about a mouse called Albert! Richard has been the narrator for many mainstream and Christian audio books. How did he get involved in […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 105 – Richard Porter 30.11.2024 1:06:08
Why did Richard become a Hippie after going to the Vietnam war? How did his drug habit affect his military career? What was it like living in a Teepee, miles from civilisation? How did Richard end up at Theological College and then move across the pond to the UK? Richard also shares what he thinks […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 104 – Michael P Jensen 23.11.2024 55:12
Today’s guest is an author, co -host on With All Due Respect’ podcast, and rector of one of Australia’s most well known churches St. Mark’s, Darling Point in Sydney. What is Theological Anthropology and why is he interested in it? What is his latest book Subjects And Citizens – The Politics Of The Gospel all […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 103 – Chrissie Wilkinson 16.11.2024 1:03:15
Today’s guest has been a qualified nurse, foster carer, teacher and a partnership co-ordinator on the international stage. Chrissie has worked all around the world with different charities looking after and helping children at risk. She has just had her book Broken Pieces published. What is this book about? Why does she run mosaic events? […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 102 – Ke’Erron 09.11.2024 56:42
Ke’Erron was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He is a Worship Pastor and has just released his first album Anything Can Happen- Live, on the Integrity Music label. Why did he move to Houston, Texas? What was his early childhood years like in the West Indies? What was it like to be told that he […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 101 – LG Jenkins 02.11.2024 55:52
Author of Fantasy Novels, LG Jenkins explains why and how she writes Dystopian fiction. Why is she using LG and not Lydia for publishing purposes? What is the connection between the dystopian themes and her own Christian faith? Why did she start writing these novels? Why has she a passion for young people? Lydia shares […]
Off Grid Christianity – No episode this week as it is school half-term. Here is another chance to hear Episode 100 with special guests Noel Richards and Dave Bilbrough. We apologise for the podcast being unavailable on YouTube last week due to technical i 25.10.2024 1:13:13
A brand new podcast (episode 101) will be available from Saturday 2nd November.
Off Grid Christianity – New Episode – 100 – Special Podcast – Noel Richards and Dave Bilbrough 21.10.2024 1:13:13
Dave Bilbrough and Noel Richards, phenomenal singer/songwriters and international worship leaders from the UK, return to celebrate this particular milestone. Recorded live in September, Dave and Noel play some of their compositions. Together with stories behind the songs plus their thoughts on some of the subjects that have been covered in the previous 99 episodes, […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 99 – Kevin DeVries – Part Two 11.10.2024 34:00
Part Two. Please refer to Episode 98 for Part One and more. Part One was released on the same day as Part Two.
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 98 – Kevin DeVries – Part One 11.10.2024 49:23
I have edited the recording with Kevin into 2 parts purely for timing. Kevin is an exceptional man and not only shares about his back story of 2 divorces, bankruptcy, living in a car plus a near death experience whilst climbing a mountain and not just any mountain! What was he doing in the Himalayas? […]
Off Grid Christianity – New Episode – 97 – Greg Murray 06.10.2024 1:00:17
Greg’s early life included running away from home and living on the streets. What does he remember of that time? What was his home life like? Despite not having a father in his life, why did he want to get married? Greg has been in Christian ministry for well over 30 years and is now […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 96 – Cath Butler 27.09.2024 58:34
Cath is a peripetitic music tutor. She also promotes journaling on Facebook @ Pilgrims’ Pages. What exactly is Journaling and what are her thoughts on social media? What does she mean by Love Languages? Why did she feel burnt out when in Christian ministry and what did she do about it? What did she think […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 95 – Derrick Steele 20.09.2024 1:00:55
Derrick is an author, screenwriter, pastor and family man from Michigan, USA. He has a passion for ministry to men of all ages using trips and pilgrimages. What is his book The Last Lone Wolf: Rediscovering The Lost Sacrament Of Friendship about? How do you write a film screenplay and then get it to the […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 94 – Ruth Moyler 13.09.2024 1:01:51
Ruth shares what it was like to grow up in an exclusive brethren family and what happened when her father decided to leave the movement. Ruth became a primary school teacher where she developed an interactive game. This helps pupils express themselves especially if the suffer from ADHD and Autism for instance. What was Fabulous […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 93 – Jon Woodhouse 06.09.2024 1:03:59
What was it like to be a chaplain in the British Army and part of the invasion force of Iraq in 2003? Jon was promoted to the rank of Major General as Chaplain General to her Majesty’s land forces in 2008 and in this podcast shares some of his memories and thoughts on his amazing […]
Off Grid Christianity – Preview Of Future Episodes 26.07.2024 5:19
Here is just a sample of future podcasts available this September. The first episode will be released on the first Saturday UK time. Should you wish to contact us in the meantime, our email address is ogc@accessradio.biz Please also check out our website which has links to other podcast platforms plus our own YouTube channel […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 92 – Paul Golf Part Two 19.07.2024 1:03:15
The feedback received so far for Part One has been amazing! Here is Part Two. What does Paul think about, ‘The yolk is easy and the burden light’? What about the light dispelling the darkness? What is the difference from Bhuddist and Christian Spirituality? What did Paul do to really find Jesus after becoming a […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 91 – Paul Golf (part one) 12.07.2024 56:03
Another Two-Parter! Paul is an international conference speaker and a university senior lecturer in the Chinese language, should you want to be a translator. What very important library copy had his Oxford University professor lost? How did he become a Christian conference speaker? What questions should the church be asking today? What needs to be […]
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