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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Off Grid Christianity – Another chance to hear the special episodes, released weekly during the summer holidays. A brand new season will commence on 5th September. This week’s special episode is about Why St Paul Championed Women But Has Been Misrepresent 25.07.2025

Jeannie Kendall. In last week’s repeated special Jesus And Women In The Gospels with Jeannie, it was hinted that we should do another podcast but this time base it around Paul’s letters. The feedback from listeners agreed a podcast about this subject would be welcomed. Here it is. Please have an open mind as to […]

Off Grid Christianity – Another chance to hear the special episodes, released weekly during the summer holidays. A brand new season will commence on 5th September. This week’s special episode features Jesus And The Women In The Gospels with… 18.07.2025

JEANNIE KENDALL. A Minister and Lecturer at Spurgeon’s College, returns for this special stand alone podcast. What do we know about the women Jesus spent time with? What was a woman’s role 2,000 years ago? Were some of them disciples? What does the word Disciple mean? What does the word Apostle mean? What do we […]

Off Grid Christianity – Another chance to hear the special episodes, released weekly during the summer holidays. A brand new season will commence on 5th September. This week’s special episode features Prayer And Mental Health with… 11.07.2025

PETER MOCKFORD. Peter has a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and holds full clinical membership of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). He has been practising for 18 years and is currently a consultant for and vice chairman of the Churches Ministerial Counselling Service. He used to be a vicar for over 30 years in […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 135 – Tim Evans 03.07.2025

For this season’s final episode before the summer break, today’s guest is a theological college lecturer and a senior associate for a community benefit society. Tim has a history in helping local economies grow and contribute to social justice. He was the chief executive officer for Worth Unlimited which is dedicated in helping young people […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 134 – William Porter 27.06.2025

William’s latest book Radiant and Resolute – Exploring The Marks Of The Church Before Jesus Returns, has just been released. Our guest has a PHD in Revival Studies and is a Methodist Minister. If nobody knows the date of Jesus’ return, why write the book? Should Christians be interested in this subject? Should the Church […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 133 – Anji Barker 20.06.2025

Reverend Anji Barker trained as a social worker in her native Australia. She has lived in Thailand with her family before settling in Birmingham, UK. She wrote her autobiography Missionary Not Just A Position. Anji is now a United Reformed minister. Why is she passionate about social justice? How did she cope with raising her […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 132 – Tom Schwarz 13.06.2025

Tom is a linguist and an expert in Culture and Language. How did he become an expert and who needs his skills for work purposes? Why did our guest live in Ghana for nearly 10 years? Why did he write a book Dalek Christianity – Empathy And Understanding In The Bible and what is it […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 131- Andrew J Chamberlain 06.06.2025

Andy is an award winning author, conference speaker, voice artist and writing coach. For several years he hosted The Creative Writers Toolbelt offering practical advice and encouragement. A blog is also available. However, for 20 years Andy had his own off grid experience as he had stepped away from being a Vineyard Pastor. Why did […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 130 – Bob Prater 30.05.2025

Bob is a returning guest who in episode 42 shared an abuse that happened to a family member and that consequently affected his role as a pastor. It was a podcast that challenged and encouraged. What has happened to Bob, who lives in California, in the last two years? Here is my back story to […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 129 – Dave Mann 23.05.2025

Dave started his working life as a journalist before becoming a pastor. To be passionate about his community is one thing but what did he do about it? I was privileged to have Dave as a guest and listen to what he does and how they get so involved in an area of the east […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 128 – Rachel Yarworth 16.05.2025

Rachel stepped away from leading a church in 2020, in search of “Something more authentic.” She is an author of 5 books including her latest, Finding Jesus In The Wilderness. Why did she write this book? What has she learned so far in her own wilderness? Why did she leave a life of church having […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 127 – Colin Piper 09.05.2025

I have been trying to track down Colin since the last time we met in 1995 when he was a youth worker based in Exeter. Colin made a huge impression on me not only in his preaching at my local church but also in the way he wanted to help teenagers. Whatever happened to Colin? […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 126 – Stephen Hill 02.05.2025

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, well known author and a team member of Father Heart Ministries, Stephen was raised in an exclusive brethren home with his 4 brothers and sisters. In 2008, he ended up on the other side of the world as in his words his “mature and well established Christianity was in ruins.” […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 125 – Wendy Pawsey 25.04.2025

Wendy had been a financial adviser in wealth management, before becoming an ordained minister. She is now the Head of Giving at Evangelical Alliance and recently had her book Generous With A Capital G published by Instant Apostle. However, life as a 16 year old was completely different as she had become homeless, unemployed and […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 124 – Preston Sharpe 11.04.2025

This episode is our Easter podcast for the school holidays. 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, non-confrontational manner. Why should we have […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 123 – Peter Lawry Part Two 04.04.2025

Welcome to Part Two. I never intend to record a two part podcast with any guest. However, every so often as you might be aware by now, we seem to be able to deviate and find even more interesting ground to discuss in greater detail, before returning to the original theme. This is one of […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 122 – Peter Lawry – Part One 28.03.2025

I never intend to record a two part podcast with any guest. However, every so often as you might be aware by now, we seem to be able to deviate and find even more interesting ground to discuss in greater detail, before returning to the original theme. This is one of those podcasts. Peter is […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 121 – Wayne Jacobsen 21.03.2025

Wayne is a returning guest from episode 30, which was released 2 years ago and my last question to him was where he thought he would be going in the next couple of years? What will Wayne say about his wife Sarah’s terrible trauma that was shared in episode 30? What health issues has he […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 120 – Chris and Kerry Cole 14.03.2025

Chris and Kerry have been pioneers in the Christian media scene ranging from festivals, magazines and the first full-time FM Christian radio station. Chris is also a returning guest and in this episode, they share his serious health issues since we last spoke (episode 6). It is a podcast that is heartfelt, encouraging and also […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 119 – Roger Jones 08.03.2025

In the 80s, Roger was a full-time music teacher but felt that God wanted him to give up this job to go in another direction. He had by this time already written five Christian musicals. What were the stresses like in giving up a regular salary? What else did he have to give up? How […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 118 – Paul Morrish 01.03.2025

Paul is not only a director of an English professional football team but also the co-founder of Succession Wealth. This financial company is entrusted with over £10 billion of money from 19,000 clients and with a staff of over 600 people. He is a reviewer for the Government’s engineering and physical sciences research council. What […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 117 – Robert Falzon 22.02.2025

Robert is now a published author and hails from Australia. Why did he go from being a successful manufacturing business owner to a full-time volunteer? Why did Robert insist on seeing his Archbishop about a “Disgrace your Grace” and what was the response? What is Men Alive all about? How do you encourage men to […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 116 – Christian Cryder 15.02.2025

Why would you want to become a minister, only to move half way across the USA to start a new Church and then buy a brewery? Yes, buy a brewery! In this absorbing podcast, Christian shares what it was like to see his parents get divorced and spend time with his Grandparents in another city […]

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 115 – Ruth Leigh 08.02.2025

Author of the Isabella M Smugge diaries, Ruth shares more than just why she wrote these books. Ruth opens up about her own life and the abuse she received as a teenager. What is peer on peer abuse ? Why did she run away at 18 years of age? How did she cope with her […]

Off Grid Christianity -Episode 114 – Dr Ash Barker 01.02.2025

Ash hails from Australia but is now a URC minister in Birmingham. He is also an established author of 9 books. Ash runs Seedbeds, a global community committed to releasing the unique potential of local people around the world. Ash believes the key to unlocking the potential to flourish lies in local leaders and community […]

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