Off Grid Christianity

The next season of OGC will commence from Friday 4th September. However, during our summer break, there will be another chance to hear classic episodes from 180 podcasts! 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 […]

Another podcast where we both had prior ideas but yet again, we ended up with one of the most powerful and challenging episodes. Andrew was part of the BBC development executive for 8 years. His writing skills include contributions to The Guardian and Private Eye. One of his books, Bleeding For Jesus, was the basis […]

What is the difference between slavery, human trafficking and human smuggling? Why do big sporting events see an increase in trafficking? Our returning guest Anna Townsend is the chair of trustees for the charity Women Without Roofs – Nepal. Anna explains why Nepal has a high rate of human trafficking and the difficulties many families […]

Originally from Scotland, Cameron is now firmly ensconced in Shepherd’s Bush, London as the vicar of St. Simon’s. How did he adapt from life north of the border to life in inner city London? What was his role at Holy Trinity, Brompton and why has it got such a glowing reputation? Why does his church […]

Jackie is a scriptwriter and has a passion for making resources and training workshops for all. Her latest book, recently released is called Following The Son. How did her consultancy work help churches in community development? Why has she written resources on subjects such as mental heath and modern slavery? Why did she describe her […]

– Rob is an author, speaker and the founder of Care For The Family. Rob was one of the main BBC news items last Christmas Day! Why did his latest book A Knock At The Door feature so heavily on BBC news? Why did Rob start Care For The Family which now has over 70 […]

Xanna is an accredited life coach specialising in ADHD and Autism. She knows this subjects professionally and personally as Xanna has ADHD herself. One of her two children has AUDHD (ADHD and Autism). What exactly are ADHD and Autism? What are the signs? What are the positives of having these conditions? How did she cope […]

Shola is a researcher, dietician, speaker, lecturer and health advocate. She is the CEO of Food For Purpose – Eating, Living, Serving Purposefully. Shola is also a Dr in Philosophy and is a pastor herself. Shola explains in such a warm and loving way why leaders of congregations should know more about food and of […]

Anna is a published author of several books with titles such as The Oxymoronic God, Who Am I, Destination Transformation, and in 2025 saw the release of Our Sisters. This book is about Christian women facing persecution and violence in Pakistan. Why is her blog called Dislocated Christians? What’s it like being a military wife […]

A returning guest from episode 156, Dr Mark Houghton was a GP in Sheffield and with 2 female co-authors wrote Pregnancy And Abortion – A Practical Guide To Making Decisions. This episode is not a ‘Bible Bashing’ exercise nor is it to pour guilt, scorn, shame etc on anyone who wants to listen and learn […]

David has just had his latest book published (over 15 titles so far) and is an inspiring and impacting speaker. He has worked for many churches and organisations including Focus On The Family, New Wine, Spring Harvest, Care For The Family and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Why did he write his latest recently released […]

You know that old saying, ‘Never meet your heroes’? Alan is one of them and, yet again for me, completely kicks the old saying out of the stadium! For several years, I have been hoping to meet Alan let alone interview him. Why? Well, when I was a young teenager, I would regularly go and […]

Colin has been at the forefront of some very important UK Christian ministries. He has a printing background, which included the legendary Buzz magazine and was with Peter Meadows when launching Spring Harvest. Colin has been on the board for Luis Palau, Spurgeon’s College and was secretary at Evangelical Alliance. Why did he think that […]

With Jeannie Kendall. A mini podcast episode delving into Psalm23 and why so many Christians read this Psalm over Easter but why? What can we learn from it? What was the writer trying to convey? What was the context? What about sheep, shepherding, lying down in pastures and walking through certain valleys, what do they […]

As it is Easter, I am repeating last year’s special podcast as it is so good! Preston is the founder and curator of The Art Of Preaching website and The Resurrection People podcast. He is the rector at Sacrament Church, Nashville. Preston has an amazing gift in explaining by sharing in a down to earth, […]

Today’s guest wrote a recently published book with the great title You Don’t Know Sheep: An Unconventional Field Guide For Today’s Faith Leaders. Why did David write this book and what did he learn from studying sheep? Where did he study the sheep? The answer might well surprise you! If the book cover alone doesn’t […]

Sam is the UK CEO of The Message Trust. He was previously their Director of Ministry for 6 years. As you will hear, Sam is passionate about urban mission. How do you go about this in daily life? What is The Message Trust? Sam was also the Eden network director. What is Eden Network? Why […]

Helen started her adult working life in the east end of London as a youth work intern in 2009. Helen then went to university and eventually became a maths teacher. She taught at an Oasis Academy in London. Eventually Helen became pastor at Royal Docks church as well as being the CEO of West Silvertown […]

David and Jill are pioneer mission leaders in South Belfast, Northern Ireland. The husband and wife team have been commissioned by the Methodist church to pioneer a culturally relevant mission. Their base is a Methodist church that has plenty of history but without a congregation. The church building could easily have been sold as it […]

With Sara Hall. Sara diagnoses and treats mental health disorders and is based in a Christian counselling centre in Oklahoma, USA. In episode 149, Sara discussed the sexual abuse she suffered, when aged 13, by an adult woman. Then there was the subsequent aftermath for her from the unsupportive family. In episode 149, forgiveness was […]

Chip is more than just a singer, songwriter, communicator and evangelist. Originally from USA, he is now firmly based in Manchester, UK. I first met our guest in the last century! Chip was in the Bandwithnoname. A great name and a very hard working one as well. Chip then became a presenter for God TV. […]

Today’s special guest has been such a big influence on me, so you can blame him! Dave founded the Saltmine Trust and later Flame Trust. He also helped found Spring Harvest. Together with a couple of other pioneers, Ian Coffey and Doug Barnett, they launched the very influential Dirty Hands tour in the mid 80s. […]

Peter sadly passed away in January 2026 aged 84. Peter is rightly held in high esteem within the UK Christian media having founded or co-founded Buzz (later Premier Christianity Magazine), Spring Harvest and Premier Radio. He has also mentored and helped countless number of people when in his retirement years including me. For those who […]

Wow! Comedian or should I say Promedian (preacher and Comedian) Andy shares all about his life to date. Andy is so honest. Do not expect a laugh a minute podcast as we go so deep, deeper than many previous guests have done about his thoughts on evangelicism today. He is also very honest, I know […]

With Anji Barker If you have listened to many previous OGC podcasts, you would have picked up on me spelling faith as RISK. But what does this actually mean? Why is faith a risk? What does it mean for an individual to risk something as a Christian? Why? What examples are there in the Bible? […]