The Profile

In this deeply moving interview, the Christian author and former nurse, Catherine Campbell shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine assurance in the face of heartbreaking adversity. Speaking to Premier's northern correspondent Ian Britton, Catherine describes herself as a quiet teenager who had a transformational encounter with Jesus at the age of 14. She became involved with...

Esther Higham meets the veteran church leader and pioneer of Newfrontiers, Terry Virgo. Terry began his ministry with a small house church in Seaford on the south coast of England in 1968 with "no sense at all" that it would one day become a worldwide movement with nearly 2,000 churches globally. In those early days, Newfrontiers was part of the growing charismatic movement, which emphasised the g...

Andy Peck talks to Ian White, former Baptist minister and founder and host of The Preachers' Masterclass a website that is free for users. They look at what preaching is, how to create structure, and how to get better when you are in a rut. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

The opinionated, and often divisive, journalist Peter Hitchens talks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about how he talked himself out of faith…and then back into it. The pair also discuss how Hitchens once tried to burn a Bible, the place of doubt within faith and his views on marriage and the Church of England. As for pessimism, Hitchens has embraced it. "I love being a pessimist and I think...

Andy Peck talks to Jason Clark, Principal of Waverley Abbey College and former founding pastor of Sutton Vineyard on the shadow side of leadership. What should we expect of leaders and why are we so surprised that leaders fail? They look at why our expectations of leadership can be unrealistic, how we are so poor at rehabilitation of fallen leaders and how to spot the traits within ourselves that...

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader of Eastgate Church, Gravesend, Kent about his new book, 'Faith: discovering and using the resources of heaven'. They talk of his own journey from atheism into faith, serving as a GP and co-leading a church that is now known as a gathering place for those who want to know more of God. They also talk about how the River Thames provides a great metapho...

The film everyone is talking about finally arrives in UK cinemas from today. Jesus Revolution recounts the true story of a spiritual awakening among Californian hippies in the 1970s. The movie has already taken the US by storm, smashing box office records. In this week's episode, Emma Fowle meets the film's producer Jon Irwin to find out more about the Jesus People Movement, and why the film is re...

Andy Peck talks to Andy Campbell, a former youthworker and qualified coach about the dangers of one-to-one work, how to overcome any challenges and why coaching others can be a key tool in the Christian leader's arsenal The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

The British journalist and author of The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam talks to Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell about his appreciation for traditional Anglican Christianity. For Peter Oborne, the story of The Good Samaritan is central to his understanding of both Christ's mission, and the duty of Christians today. Addressing what he sees as the decline of integrity in Br...

Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE chats to his son, musician Jake Isaac on the illness that put Les’ life at risk, the impact of ministry on family life and the ongoing fight for racial justice. Don't miss this special Father's Day episode of The Profile podcast.

"Your band could be massive without God." That's what John Cooper was once told. But the Skillet frontman unashamedly ignored that advice and has doubled down on sharing his views on God and theology (he once declared a 'war' on deconstruction). He talks to Sam Hailes about what it's like to be in a Christian band that's loved and adored by a largely non-Christian audience. In part two, Premier Ch...

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader at Eastgate Church, Gravesend and founder of Heaven in Healthcare. They look at how his role as a medical doctor helpfully explains how authority works and why every believer can use their God given authority in the church and the world, including in the medical profession. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Chri...

When the Christian author and speaker John Bevere had a dramatic experience of the awesomeness of God it changed his life and ministry forever. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, John explains what took place one night in Brazil and why every believer needs to grapple with a healthy fear of the Lord. John's latest book The Awe of God is available now. The Profile is brought...

Andy Peck talks to two directors of The Lead Academy, Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts about the work of the charity in working with church leadership teams over a two-year period. What plans can you execute in two years? Why do teams find this so valuable, and how do you discern whether this programme is for you?  The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian...

Recorded live at Spring Harvest, this episode features highly respected theologian and minister in the Church of Scotland Professor John Swinton in conversation with Premier's Justin Brierley. The pair discuss John's journey from growing up as a child in a religious household to his time working as a nurse with people facing mental health challenges. The interview also delves into John's groundbre...

Andy Peck talks to Dallas Willard (1935-2013) about his book 'Personal Religion, Public Reality? Towards a Knowledge of Faith'. Dallas Willard was valued as a key thinker on spiritual formation, offering fresh biblical insights into personal change. They discuss how Dallas' understanding of Jesus teaching on the kingdom of God is the foundation of the book and a key idea for Christians in leadersh...

The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’. The pair also discuss why Warren has mixed feelings about the term 'Pro-life', his theory on church growth and how he's ensuring everyone on earth has access to a Bible by the year 2033. ...

Andy Peck talks to Dave Roberts, author, editor and publisher who now pastors The Gather Collective, a church in Eastbourne.  They talk about why Eastbourne, a town with many churches, needed another on; why he switched from writing to pastoring close to retirement and how he compares the revival in Toronto back in the 90s with more recent 'outpourings'. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Ch...

It's twelve months since Dr Rosemarie Mallett was appointed Bishop of Croydon. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell, Dr Mallett describes her early life growing up in Barbados and subsequent experiences of racism when she moved to the UK at the age of seven. "It was pointed out to me that my colour was a problem, because I was black." With her wider family also experiencing...

The Eton-educated authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher, whose full title is Baron Moore of Etchingham, knows his way around the British establishment. National newspaper editors like Charles Moore are widely regarded as wielding immense power. But Moore says he wasn’t conscious of that during his tenures at  The Daily Telegraph ,  The Sunday Telegraph  and  The Spectator. In this interview w...

Andy Peck talks to Tim Rowlands who is the newly appointed Leader of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales . They talk about how he was a 'pastor's kid' who fell in love with church; his love of music as a classically trained musician, his extensive experience in local and national politics, and the challenge of reaching Wales with the Gospel.    The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity,...

Andy Peck talks to Os Guinness whose latest book, Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life celebrates 50 years of publishing, and tells the stories of 10 well known authors who have sought God following unexpected moments. These include C.S. Lewis, W.H. Auden and Malcolm Muggeridge. They also reflect on what Christian leadership is and how we can all play our part.  The Profil...

The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation has died surrounded by his family at his home near London. In this special episode, we're bringing you Justin Brierley's interview with George Verwer, which was first recorded in 2017   For more on George Verwer, including more past interviews and our obituary, visit premierchristianity.com

Andy Peck talks to Ian Soars, CEO Spurgeon's Children's Charity, about its merger with Fegans Children's Charity, a charity he used to lead. He explains why the local church can be the answer to the need in children's lives. They consider whether simply meeting needs has any eternal value and why Spurgeon's have developed a tool for parents to provide early intervention with eating disorders. The...

When Kaya Jones joined the Pussycat Dolls in the early 2000s she dreamed of fame and stardom. Instead she never felt good enough, being told to lose weight, and encouraged to have an abortion when she fell pregnant. She's since become a prominent pro-life campaigner and is gearing up to release her first Christian album. In this interview with Premier's Cassandra Maria, Kaya shares her testimony o...