The Profile

The evangelical charismatic Church is growing exponentially in Latin Aermica. Justin Brierley speaks to one of the most influential figures behind the movement. 

The former chief rabbi and winner of last year’s Templeton Prize talks to Justin Brierley about Jewishness, Jesus and Richard Dawkins.

Justin Brierley interviews Jeremiah J Johnston, president of the Christian thinkers Society and author of Unanswered: Lasting truth for trending questions.

Musician Mike Brown talks to Charmaine Noble-Mclean about his life and faith

Theo Hobson talks to Justin Brierley about his life, faith and new book God Created Humanism

On this week's show, broadcaster and theology professor Robert Beckford tells Justin Brierley why he's on a mission to show that Christianity isn't about a white, Western Jesus. In part two, Sam Hailes talks to Nick Spencer, the research director of the Christian think tank Theos about his new book: The Almighty and the Mighty: How political leaders do God  

Discover how the modern worship movement was born as Premier's Sam Hailes talks to the producer of the UK's biggest worship albums - Les Moir. In this week's show, Les shares the stories behind some of the Church's most-loved songs. 

As the Church marks 500 years since the Protestant reformation, Catholic broadcaster and author Peter Stanford tells Sam Hailes why Martin Luther matters today. Peter also explains why he's a Catholic, how he got into journalism and what happened when he went to visit Myra Hindley in prison. Peter's latest book Martin Luther: Catholic Dissident (Hodder & Stoughton) is out now.

Michael Franzese is a former New York mafia boss. He tells his amazing story of transformation in Christ to Justin Brierley.

Sam Hailes meets Moby - the skinny, teetotal, vegan DJ with a Christian faith who conquered dance music. And in the second part of this week's show, Sam interviews former Muslim Fyaz Mohammed about his life and testimony. 

The General Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford talks to Sam Hailes about what it means to be an evangelical Christian, unity in the Church and the human sexuality debate. 

This week on The Profile, Justin Brierley meets two leaders both involved in multicultural ministry. Malcolm Patten is a Baptist minister in Walthamstow, London. His doctoral thesis was on multicultural ministry and his latest book is Leading a Multicultural Church (SPCK). In the second part of today's show, Justin interviews Israel Olofinjana - a Baptist minister from Nigeria and a black minister...

Justin Brierley meets bestselling author Adrian Plass   to talk about his new book The Shadow Doctor.  Plus, Malcolm Guite drops by to share his life story and talk about his poetry.

Sam Hailes meets 'Glam Vicar' and former prison chaplain Sharon Grenham-Thompson. Sharon shares her 'dramatic' conversion story and explains what its like to minister to convicted criminals in high security prisons. 

Sam Hailes interviews poet and spoken word artist Alysia Harris about her life and beliefs. Alysia also performs one of her poems, explains why she believes Christians should support Black Lives Matter and encourages the Church to talk more openly about sexuality. 

Justin Brierley speaks to the international author and evangelist Becky Pippert, who wrote the best selling book, Out of the Saltshaker & into the World and developed the DVD discipleship course Live, Grow, Know. In this wideranging interview,   Becky talks about her life, conversion to Christianity and ministry today.

The world's most influential New Testament scholar joins us on the Profile this week as Tom Wright talks to Justin Brierley about his latest book. And stay tuned for Justin's conversation with the bewildered founder of 24/7 prayer, Pete Greig. 

Premier's political editor Martyn Eden talks to Lord Alton about his life, faith and career. Lord Alton has sat as a crossbench member of the House of Lords since 1997 and his interests include religious freedom, international affairs and ethical issues.

Founder of Soul Survivor, church leader and international speaker Mike Pilavachi sits down with Sam Hailes for this indepth look at his life and faith. 

Michael Wear was President Obama's "ambassador to America’s believers" and one of the youngest people to ever work in the White House. He talks to Sam Hailes about his fascinating career. 

Paul Weston is pastor of New Generation Church, Sidcup and part of the Spring Harvest teaching team. He tells Justin Brierley about his ministry and conversion story as a teenager. After failing to chat up a young Christian girl Paula, an extraordinary series of events led to his coming to Christ.’ Click here  to read a condensed version of this interview in Premier Christianity magazine.  

Young Hearts Run Free' singer and house music pioneer, Kym Mazelle, talks to Muyiwa about fame, hearing God's voice and how sharing the gospel with the Royal Family.

18 November 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of Terry Waite’s release from captivity, after being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Beirut between 1987 and 1991. He tells Premier’s Sam Hailes how his faith kept him going. | The Profile Interview in association with Premier Christianity