Helen Calder
Retiring well
Helen Calder shares about a full working life and how to prepare for a fruitful retirement. [35:09]
The Rt Rev Peter Hancock
A life of service
Right Reverend Peter Hancock is the former Bishop of Bath & Wells. [31:05]
Major General Tim Cross
Remembrance, courage
Major General Tim Cross CBE is a retired army officer & expert in military logistics. [42.10]
Sarah Steel
Make that Will
Sarah Steel is a solicitor specialising in Wills and Power of Attorney. [31.03]
Rev Nicky Grey
Journeying through bereavement
Rev Nicky Grey is a prison chaplain and Head of Engagement for the charity AtaLoss. [42.47]
Jed and Nicole Robyn
Our hope for a world in crisis is Jesus
Jed Robyn has an itinerant ministry, Pilgrim Way Ministries, and his wife Nicole founded Freedom Society Collective to support women brought out of human trafficking. [42.15]
Margaret Knight
Prayer warrior
Margaret Knight, now aged 90, has spent a lifetime establishing prayer ministry from her local church in Chorleywood, to New Wine and Africa. [42.50]
Walking with Giants – Joshua
Be strong and courageous
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with Pete Stanley about Old Testament hero of the faith, Joshua [32.37]
Mariana Mathenan
Beauty therapy & children’s pamper parties
Mariana Mathenan has a beauty therapy business run from a van, ‘Grace on Wheels’ [31.19]
Heaven
What will Heaven be like?
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with Rev Dr Ian Paul about our eternal home [41.11]
Keith Ketchum
Taking help & hope to remote places
Keith Ketchum has worked for Mission Aviation Fellowship for 40 years [24.41]
James Greig
Evidence for faith
James Greig is a solicitor and Christian Heritage tour guide [34.53]
Trevor Hames
Supporting young adults
Trevor Hames is a former soldier, lawyer and businessman [31.05]
Rahil Patel
Made to be loved by God
Former Hindu monk, Rahil Patel is an author, speaker, consultant & coach [39.46]
Shaun Lambert
Christian mindfulness
Rev Dr Shaun Lambert is a Baptist Minister, psychotherapist, author and mindfulness researcher [31.22]
Arthur and Jacqui White
The Power and the Glory
Arthur White is a fomer world powerlifting champion; his wife, Jacqui runs food banks in North Cornwall. [46.53]
Walking with Giants – The Great Song Writers
Kendrick, Townend, Redman, Tomlin
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with fellow Premier presenter and former Music Director at All Soul’s Langham Place, Dr Noel Tredinnick. [50.47]
Walking with Giants – The Great Hymn Writers
Watts, Wesley, Newton
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with fellow Premier presenter and former Music Director at All Soul’s Langham Place, Dr Noel Tredinnick. [55.47]
Manoj Raithatha
‘Filthy Rich’
Minister of Pinner Baptist Church and Chair of the Board of the Evangelical Alliance, Manoj Raithatha, shares a story of transformation. [35.04]
Rev Andy Storch
Lawyer turned Parish Priest
Former lawyer, Andy Storch is now Priest in charge, Hambleden Valley Group of Churches, Buckinghamshire. [35.03]
Melanie and David Churchyard
Work, worship and My Father’s House
For information about Melanie & David’s ministry go to: www.discoveryministries.co.uk. [45.13]
Pippa Cramer
God’s strength in our weakness
Pippa Cramer is Pastoral Care & Seniors Minister, Holy Trinity Claygate, Surrey. [32.45]
Walking with Giants – Mary Slessor & Corrie ten Boom
Women of action
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, Dr Andy Bannister, in the second of two conversations about heroines of the faith from years gone by – Mary Slessor & Corrie ten Boom. [36.25]
David Donegani
Life is tough, but God is good
David Donegani talks about family life with two children who have rare genetic conditions. [32.37]
Sue Wilmot
Hope in darkness
Sue Wilmot is Relationships Director with Wycliffe Bible Translators. [30.44]
Carl Knightly
Sharing our faith
Carl Knightly is Director of Networks at London City Mission. [28.13]
Walking with Giants – Susanna Wesley and Catherine Booth
Mothers of the faith
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, Dr Andy Bannister, in the first of 2 conversations about heroines of the faith from years gone by – Susanna Wesley & Catherine Booth. [34.14]
Rev Ron Cross
The persecuted church
Rev Ron Cross is Church Relations Lead, Open Doors UK & Ireland. [32.48]
Carol Bostock
Living with obesity and childnessness
Carol Bostock heads up the healing ministry, Beauty from Ashes. [32.02]
Ed Michaelson
Reaching the unreached in India
Ed Michaelson is an A&E doctor and runs the missionary charity the500k. [35.44]
Tim Morfin
Bringing hope to children and their families
Tim Morfin is founder & CEO of Transforming Lives for Good (TLG). [37.42]
Rt Rev Sam Corley
A ministry journey
The Rt Rev Sam Corley is Bishop of Stockport. [32.46]
Marilyn Baker
‘Jesus you are changing me’
Singer, songwriter, author & speaker, Marilyn Baker shares insights into her story, songs, ministry and sight loss. [43.13]
Megan Cornwell
Balancing home and work life
Megan Cornwell is Deputy Editor of Premier Christianity magazine. [34.04]
Molly Hodson and Lucy Grimble
Worship and justice
Lucy Grimble is a worship leader & singer/songwriter; Molly Hodson helps lead International Justice Mission in the UK.. [38.52]
Rev James Gibson
Life lived to the full
James Gibson is Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Macclesfield. [32.50]
Gareth and Lauren Brocklebank
Baby journey
Gareth Brocklebank is Artists & Partnership Manager for Big Church Festival and Lauren shares her 8 year story of trying to have their first child. [35:15]
Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer
Landmark to God’s faithfulness in the West Midlands
Stories of answered prayer from team members of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. [43:29]
George Hobbs
‘Go where sent’!
George Hobbs is a former CMS Missionary, GP & cast member in the Wintershall Passion plays. [27:59]
Emma Rourke
Healing from horses
Emma Rourke is a confidence coach and founder of Hephzibah Horses. [35:14]
Lieutenant Commander Tom Sleight RN
A life on the ocean wave
Serving officer Lieutenant Commander Tom Sleight talks about life on board a Royal Naval warship. [17:59]
Rob Fowler
From Porsche to Peugeot
Pioneer church planter Rob Fowler talks about transformation from slavery to worldly success & addiction to Gospel outreach and preaching for Compassion UK. [34:30]
Richard Garnett
Living with cancer
Richard Garnett is a professional actor and communication coach. [38:14]
Ruth Whitaker
Supporting remote communities
Ruth Whitaker was formerly CEO of MAF-UK. [29:53]
Sarah Yardley
Sharing the Gospel with joy
Sarah Yardley is Creative Lead at Creation Fest and is a contributor to Lectio 365. [35:15]
Katy Barnwell
Making the bible available in local languages
Katy Barnwell works with Wycliffe Bible Translators. [28:56]
Walking with Giants – F.W. Boreham & Tim Keller
Good news in everyday language
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, Andy Bannister, in the third of 3 explorations of heroes of the faith from recent times – F.W. Boreham & Tim Keller. [39:20]
Madison Kinzley
Strip club chaplain
Madison Kinzley facilitates ‘Illuminate Soho’ with Third Space Ministries. [23:32]
Andrew Vertigan
Rugby vicar
Andrew Vertigan is a leading rugby referee and Salvation Army Territorial Pioneer & Fresh Expressions Enabler. [25:26]
Alex Drew
Helping Christians flourish in later life
Alex Drew is Lead Officer for ‘Faith in Later Life’. [31:09]
Chine McDonald
‘God is not a White Man … and other revelations’
Chine McDonald is Director of Theos, the Christian think tank, and a trustee of Greenbelt. [32:19]
Simon Ponsonby
From butcher to preacher
Simon Ponsonby is Pastor of Theology at St Aldate’s Oxford. [32:11]
Glenn Packiam
From second hand to a personal faith
Glenn Packiam is an author, songwriter, practical theologian and the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. [40:41]
Paul Calvert
Building bridges
Paul Calvert is a journalist and broadcaster based in Bethlehem. [27:41]
Walking with Giants – John Newton & William Wilberforce
Slave trade abolitionists
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, Andy Bannister, in the first of 3 explorations of heroes of the faith from recent times – John Newton & William Wilberforce. [40:06]
Rich Johnson
Trusting God’s leading
Rich Johnson is National Leader for New Wine England. [31:49]
Walking with Giants – Paul at Sea
God at work when we’re in a crisis
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with LICC Mission Champion Mark Greene about the story of Paul being shipwrecked. [37:01]
Ken Hart
Passing the baton
Ken Hart is a retired businessman and active charity trustee. [32:52]
Phil Laughton
Scripture read aloud
Phil Laughton reads for Worship at Home – Mark’s gospel and the book of Acts. [33:06]
Heather Henry
Singleness – a road less travelled
Heather Henry is a retired teacher, turned writer. [35:47]
Yasha Tobias-Browne
A life of twists & turns
Yasha Tobias-Browne is a company director, charity founder and football fanatic. [34:14]
Maggie Colvin
Signs & wonders in everyday life
Maggie Colvin is an interior designer & journalist. [45:37]
Andy Bannister
Evidence for belief
Andy Bannister, director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, talks about faith, apologetics, pastoral care & creativity. [49:42]
Gloria Boakye
Mothering Sunday
The founder & CEO of iGlow talks about motherhood, identity & fashion. [29:00]
Jonathan Clark
Supporting those with mental health challenges
Jonathan Clark is Director of Premier Lifeline. [24:04]
Simon Goddard
Being faithfully adventurous
Simon Goddard leads on resourcing for Fresh Expressions. [30:29]
Sam Hailes
A Christian view of the World
Sam Hailes is Editorial Director for Premier and Editor of Premier Christianity magazine. [33:14]
Duncan Leese
Sport and faith
Duncan Leese is on the student team at Christians in Sport. [23:09]
Tola Doll Fisher
Still Standing
Tola Doll Fisher is Creative Director and Editor of Premier’s Woman Alive. [33:57]
Ben Pearson
God be with me
Ben Pearson is Director of Worship at Riverside Church, Birmingham. [36:28]
Lisa Hutt
Praying for the nation
Lisa Hutt is Director of Prayer for the Neighbourhood Prayer Network. [33:28]
Aaron Bent
“Beautiful is our blackness”
Poet Aaron Bent explains how poetry is for everyone and shares samples from his own pieces. [30:47]
Walking with Giants – Samson
Israel’s deliverance in the book of Judges – part 4
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about the story of flawed Old Testament superman, Samson. [39:54]
Beth Porch
Using our gifts
Beth Porch is a paediatric nurse and singer/songwriter, who was a semi finalist on the TV programme, Britain’s Got Talent. [41:27]
Tim Lea
Re-thinking how we do church
Tim Lea is Networks Facilitator & Animator for Fresh Expressions. [37:23]
Tim Jeffery
Abiding in God
Tim Jeffery is Chief Executive of the Torch Trust – supporting those who are blind or partially sighted. [32:35]
Walking with Giants – part 3 – Jephthah
Israel’s deliverance in the book of Judges – pt 3
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about the OT story of Jephthah, a good leader who made a foolish vow. [33:33]
Debs Fidler
Fruitfulness in old age
Debs Fidler is a church Community worker in Great Manchester. [30:39]
Ivan Linton
Army Padre
Ivan Linton speaks about his role as chaplain to the 102 Operational Sustainment Brigade. [25:10]
Michael Gowen
God at work whilst we’re at work
Michael Gowen is author of ‘Daniel – being distinctive in uncertain times’, published by Malcolm Down. [29:29]
Jacob & Laura Reuter
Remembrance Sunday
Laura is prayer co-ordinator for SASRA, the Soldiers’ & Aviators’ Scripture Readers Association, and Jacob is a farrier with the Household Cavalry. [38:20]
Joe Connor
Football ministry to Muslims
Joe Connor is Director of Partner Relations with Elam Ministries. [31:33]
Caitlin Heslop
Responding to unexpected pregnancy
Artist, teacher and pregnancy advisor, Caitlin Heslop shares a different way to consider whether or not to have an abortion. [29:39]
Walking with Giants – Gideon
Israel’s deliverance in the book of Judges – pt 2
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about the OT story of Gideon. [40:04]
Nicola Marfleet
Faith in a challenging workplace
Nicola Marfleet is governor of HM Prison Woodhill. [35:22]
Walking with Giants – Deborah
Israel’s deliverance in the book of Judges – part 1
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about the OT story of Deborah and Barak. [33:09]
Gary Grant
Generosity
The Founder & Executive Chairman of leading toy retailer ‘The Entertainer’, Gary Grant, talks about values & legacy. [35:42]
Shelley Spiers
Back to school
Primary school teacher & poet Shelley Spiers talks about teaching, the Girl’s Brigade and reads two of her poems. [33:34]
Madeleine Kerzner
From rock n rock to radio
Premier Gospel presenter, Madeleine Kerzner talks about music, Judaism & abortion. [38:19]
Wole Agbaje
Dreams & an unexpected calling
Wole Agbaje is senior pastor of IMPRINT Church London and Head of young adults ministry for New Wine. [40:38]
David Yeghnazar
Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world
David Yeghnazar is Executive Director of Elam Ministries – working to bring the love of Christ to Iran and beyond. [24:53]
New Wine Ministries
Supporting churches throughout the year
Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward, chats to New Wine ministry leaders – Jess Thompson (Accessible Church); Katie Wade (Women’s) and Suzan Williams (Rural). [40:04]
New Wine United
Equipping the church to release confident, Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ
Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward, chats to New Wine National Leader, Paul Harcourt, Executive Director, Jules Morgan and Worship leaders, Pedro Neto & Joe Hardy. [42:54]
Matt Hyam
The Gospel is about social justice
Erstwhile Vineyard pastor, Matt Hyam, talks about his book ‘There must be more to this’, and his work with World Vision. [29:17]
Yoel & Adele Ben David
Jews for Jesus
Messianic Jews, Yoel & Adele Ben David, talk about their journey to find Jesus. [30:10]
Jenny Davies
Life in a dangerous corner of the world
Jenny Davies is a Communications Officer with Mission Aviation Fellowship, based in Juba, South Sudan. [28:09]
Walking with Giants – Esther
For such a time as this
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about the extraordinary story of Queen Esther. [39:06]
Stephen Bridge
The Resurrection changes everything
Stephen Bridge is director of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. [28:06]
Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit
Simon Ward talks with Rev David Senior and guests about the work of the Holy Spirit. [46:26]
Walking with Giants – The Queen
The private faith of a public face
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the LICC’s Mark Greene about the faith of Queen Elizabeth II. [42:13]
Heaven
Insights to our eternal home
To mark Ascension Day, Simon Ward asks friends of Worship at Home and previous guests for their thoughts about heaven. [32:26]
Dai Woolridge
Spoken Truth
Spoken Word artist, Day Woolridge brings to life the Creation narrative and tells the whole Bible story in just 4 minutes. [29:03]
Alain Emerson
Leaning into pain
Alain Emerson is one of the leaders of 24-7 Prayer and a lead Pastor at Emmanuel Church in Northern Ireland. [39:59]
Josh Carter
From children’s entertainer to radio presenter
Josh Carter presents weekday afternoons on Premier Christian Radio. [30:20]
Jill Weber
Pilgrim and spiritual guide
24/7 Prayer’s Jill Weber talks about new monasticism and why prayer is important. [29:58]
Tim Saiet
Christian magician
Tim Saiet talks about life as a Royal Marine Commando, Illusionist and Vicar. [32:59]
Alice Williams
Supporting & training disadvantaged women
Alice Williams is founder of the social enterprise, Luminary Bakery, in London’s East End. [23:09]
Lucy Bunce
A blessing for Mothering Sunday
Professional musical, harpist and worship leader, Lucy Bunce shares her story and a specially commissioned Blessing for Mothering Sunday – ‘Come like an eagle’. [23:16]
Charmaine Yip
Apartheid, OCD & the transforming power of the bible
Mother of 2 children & 2 cats, Charmaine Yip, was one of ten entrants to be shortlisted for the 2021 Sermon of the Year competition. [25:46]
Kenneth Steven
Celtic Christianity
Writer & Poet Kenneth Steven talks about his love of Celtic Christianity and shares two of his poems, including ‘Iona’. [21:44]
Walking with Giants – Nehemiah
Rebuilding the walls, community & worship of Jerusalem
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with the Rev Helen Roberts about Old Testament giant of faith, Nehemiah. [38:42]
Rebekah Fitch
Co-writing songs with God
Singer songwriter Rebekah Fitch shares how her faith inspires her songs, and sings her song ‘Loose Ends’. [26:18]
Walking with Giants – Daniel
Dreams, furnaces & lion’s dens
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with Pete Stanley about a giant of faith in the Old Testament. [29:38]
Joanna Watson
Where’s God when life is tough?
Speaker, blogger and writer Joanna Watson talks about her new book ‘Light through the Cracks’. [26:46]
Dr Micah Jazz
Speaker, broadcaster & spiritual director
Dr Micah Jazz is Dean of Waverley Abbey College, Guardian of St Cuthbert’s Oratory and presents Premier Life on Premier Christian Radio. [41:41]
Jeff Lucas
Pastor, writer, broadcaster
Jeff Lucas talks about ministry, Christmas, opposition and 2022. [31:06]
Donna Birrell
Retreats & Inequality
Premier news team’s Donna Birrell talks about the big challenges facing her adopted home county, Cornwall. [30:47]
Andrew Roberts
Holy Habits
Retired Methodist minister, Andrew Roberts, talks about cars, calling and discipleship. [32:31]
Phoebe Parkin
Climate crisis
University student and former Methodist Youth President, Phoebe Parkin, shares her passion for climate justice. [27:35]
Justin Brierley
Debating the faith
Justin Brierley is Premier’s Theology & Apologetics Editor and host of Unbelievable? [25:58]
Mark Greene
Workplace pioneer
Mark Greene is Mission Champion at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. [38:31]
Brigadier Ian Dobbie
A family of military tradition
For Remembrance Sunday, Brigadier Ian Dobbie shares the story of his own and his ancestors’ careers in the Army. [46:24]
Ram Gidoomal
Christian Entrepreneur
Ram Gidoomal talk about his business life, public service and charitable work. [32:40]
Hilary Swift
Compassion
Hilary Swift works with the leading Christian children’s charity, Compassion UK. [23:36]
Walking with Giants – Joseph
Trusting God in hard times
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward chats with Pete Stanley about a giant of faith in the Old Testament. [33:46]
Andy Peck
Communicating the Gospel
Andy Peck is Host of The Leadership Show on Premier Christian Radio & editor, Youth & Children’s Work magazine. [27:31]
Tony Butterick
Education challenges
Tony Butterick talks about the challenges of education and his love for the natural world. [36:20]
Caroline Stevens
Farming
Dairy farmer Caroline Stevens talks about the life of a dairy farmer in the Mendips in Somerset. [14:46]
Inderjit Bhogal
Methodist minister & leading theologian
The Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE shares his life from humble Sikh upbringing to President of the Methodist church of Great Britain. [27:43]
Walking with Giants – Barnabas
Son of Encouragement
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev Helen Roberts about a leading member of the early church. [33:28]
Keren Hillman
Back to school
Former teacher, Keren Hillman, talk about life as a mum and Young Families Pastor. [18:16]
Tony Miles
Radio presenter & Methodist Minister
Tony Miles is a presenter with Premier Christian Radio and Superintendent of Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. [33:39]
Deborah Paul
A journey from photography to reconciliation
Deborah Paul shares how the practice of silence is crucial for developing intimacy with God … and where it’s led her. [35:03]
Ron Graham
Grappling with life’s challenges
With God’s grace and the help of Christian friends & organisations, Ron Graham is winning a battle against mental health problems and financial difficulties. [26:47]
Karen Carter
Stories from the Field
Karen Carter works for the Fresh Expressions team with the Salvation Army at Strawberry Field in Liverpool. [25:55]
Steve Bunting
Vicar on a Mission
Rev Steve Bunting is vicar of St Thomas’s Church, Swansea. [31:48]
David & Georgina Gray
Bible Translation
David & Georgina Gray are involved in bible translation work in Russia & West Asia. [35:05]
Sam Luke
Building bridges
Professor Sam Luke is a senior director with the global engineering consultancy, Jacobs Europe. [24:36]
Archbishop Angaelos
From desert monk to London Archbishop
Archbishop Angaelos is Archbishop of the London Diocese of the Coptic Orthodox Church
[32:22]
Chick Yuill
Faith, Crisis & Creativity
Chick Yuill is an author, speaker and presenter on Premier Christian Radio. [22:24]
Eloise Appleby
Charity chief executive
Eloise Appleby is Chief Executive of the Grange Centre, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities & some with physical disabilities. [29:09]
Phelim Doherty
Pentecost
Phelim Doherty, with his wife Nicola, leads River City Church in Derry/Londonderry. [41:55]
Pete & Christine Winmill
Making church accessible for those with learning disabilities
Pete & Christine Winmill are founders of the learning disability charity, Count Everyone In – www.counteveryonein.org.uk . [30:43]
Pete & Christine Winmill
Making church accessible for those with learning disabilities
Pete & Christine Winmill are founders of the learning disability charity, Count Everyone In – www.counteveryonein.org.uk . [30:43]
Geoff Bond
From difficult childhood to fulfilled career
Geoff Bond is Learning & Development Co-ordinator for the West Midlands region of the Methodist Church. [28:45]
Walking with Giants – Mary & Martha
Lessons for today from two inspiring women in the New Testament
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev Helen Roberts about three scenes from the life of Mary & Martha. [33:02]
Ben Doolan
Church planter
Ben Doolan leads a brand new church plant in the North East of England. [25:14]
Michael Fanstone
Premier Presenter & Baptist Minister
Michael Fanstone presents Premier Tonight each Sunday evening on Premier Christian Radio. [30:44]
Walking with Giants – John
Lessons for today from the disciple whom Jesus loved
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev David Senior about the apostle John. [27:12]
Christine McAteer
Training for Ordination
Christine McAteer works part-time for two charities and is training for ordination in the Church of England. [31:41]
Keith Butler
Pastor in Paris
Keith Butler is Pastor of a French Baptist Church in suburban Paris. [21:25]
Walking with Giants – Ruth & Naomi
Lessons for today from 2 Old Testament heroines of the faith
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev Helen Roberts about the story of Ruth & Naomi. [35:34]
Steve Gaukroger
International Bible teacher
Steve Gaukroger is founder & director of Clarion International. [33:01]
Hilary Allen
GP & Poet
Hilary Allen is a family doctor in Somerset and author of a recently published book of poems: ‘Seeing in the Dark’. [24:35]
Jackie Bellfield
Methodist Minister
The Rev Jackie Bellfield is Circuit Minister for the Wirral Methodist Churches. [28:14]
Walking with Giants – Caleb
Lessons for today from an Old Testament hero of the faith
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to Pete Stanley about the life & ministry of the Old Testament hero of the faith who said ‘yes’ to God, when those round him said ‘no’ – Caleb. [33:43]
Cindy Kent MBE
Singer, Broadcaster, Priest
Cindy Kent MBE was lead singer with pop group, The Settlers, a presenter with Premier Christian Radio & an Anglican priest. [34:00]
John Flanner
Motivational speaker & writer
John Flanner is registered blind. He worked as an audio typist in the civil service and is a motivational writer & speaker, whom it has been said ‘should be available on the NHS!’. John’s latest book, ‘The Well Overflows’ is available from: john@flanner.co.uk. [39:04]
Paul Hobbs
Artist
Paul Hobbs is an artist based in Gloucester. [31:13]
Frog Orr-Ewing
Worship in a Field – Latimer Minster
Frog Orr-Ewing is a Christian Minister, Evangelist & Social Entrepreneur. [28:47]
Walking with Giants – Peter
Lessons for today from the leader of the early church
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to Pete Stanley about the life and ministry of the rock on which the church was built, the apostle Peter. [24:07]
Al Gordon
Rector, Hackney Church
Rev Al Gordon is Rector of Hackney Church in London’s East End. [36:18]
Carrie Longton
Co-Founder, Mumsnet
Carrie Longton has been a TV producer and co-founder of Mumsnet.com. [28:02]
Anneka Wallington
Jewellery designer
Anneka Wallington is the founder of social impact jewellery brand, Recognised. [24:51]
Rev Peterson Feital
Supporting Creatives
Rev Peterson Feital is Missioner to the Creative Industries for the Diocese of London and Founder & CEO of the Haven London, a charity looking after the mental health and spirituality of creatives. [22:16]
Walking with Giants – Mary
Lessons for today from Jesus’ mother
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev Helen Roberts about the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. [30:57]
Rev Patrick Forbes
An Unconventional Priest
Patrick Forbes is a broadcaster, author and retired Church of England priest. [26:11]
Robin Ferris
Food donation champion
Robin Ferris is founder & CEO of Bankuet, the UK’s first food donation platform. [21:56]
General The Lord Dannatt
Remembrance
General The Lord Dannatt is the British Army’s former Chief of General Staff. [39:13]
Walking with Giants – David
Lessons for today from the Old Testament King and Psalmist
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev David Senior about the life and ministry of King David. [25:13]
Jennifer Rees Larcombe
Beauty from Ashes
Jennifer Rees Larcombe is an author and founder of Beauty from Ashes. [20:23]
Beryl Moore
Bringing Heaven to Earth
Beryl Moore, an octogenarian, is a passionate & radical lover of God ministering prayer and teaching through Sovereign Ministries. [22:26]
Janice Sylvia Brock
International Artist
Janice Sylvia Brock is an internationally acclaimed artist, whose work hangs in private collections around the world. [24:34]
Ruth Yimika Afolabi
Founder, Magnify magazine
Ruth Yimika Afolabi is the editor & founder of Magnify, a platform to change the narrative of the Christian faith through media. [24:45]
Walking with Giants – Elijah
Lessons for today from the OT Prophet
Premier’s Worship at Home presenter, Simon Ward talks to the Rev David Senior about the life and ministry of the OT prophet, Elijah. [23:21]
Noel Tredinnick
Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise
Noel Tredinnick is Conductor Emeritus of the All Souls Orchestra & a familiar voice on Premier Christian Radio presenting All Souls in Praise. [29:45]
Charmaine Noble-Mclean
A Career in Broadcast
Charmaine Noble-Mclean is Director of Content at Premier Media Group. [26:48]
Esther Higham
Faith in the Media
Esther Higham presents Inspirational Breakfast on Premier Christian Radio. [21:04]
Muyiwa
Faith, Identity, Race, Music
Muyiwa is Station Director for Premier Gospel. [22:43]
Andrew Phillips
A Life in Radio
Andrew Phillips presents Songs & Stories of Faith, Hope & Love on Premier Christian Radio. [17:42]
Simon Lawson
Faith in a Family Business
Simon Lawson is Chairman of the family firm Lawsons, the largest independent timber, building material & fencing merchant in SE England. [12:12]
Anthony Delaney
Reaching out to the Community
Anthony Delaney is leader of the Ivy Church network in Manchester. [34:24]
Val King
Good Business
Val King is the founder of BFG Associates – Business for Good. [13:13]
Mark Tomlinson
Social work or Kingdom work?
Mark Tomlinson is the Projects Director for Sutton Community Works. [25:06]
Professor Andrew Sherry
Nuclear Scientist
Professor Andrew Sherry is Chief Scientist at the National Nuclear Laboratory. [21:24]
Mark & Sara Goodman
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 6: Africa
Mark & Sara Goodman founded the charity Hope for Malawi (www.hope4malawi.org) and are currently in Malawi overseeing the building of a secondary school. [12:40]
Sarah & Reuben Singleton
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 5: Australasia
Sarah & Reuben Singleton moved from the UK to serve the church in Australia and now live with their family in New Zealand. [15:20]
Sally & Yagya Singh
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 4: Asia
Sally & Yagya Singh live in Kathmandu, Nepal and set up a non government organisation in 2016 doing community development in areas of Nepal where women and children are at high risk of human trafficking. [23:21]
Jennavave Barbero
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 3: Europe
Jennavave Barbero is a fashion designer living and working in Milan. [14:51]
Jon Tyson
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 2: North America
Jon Tyson is pastor of the Church of the City, New York in Manhattan. [14:36]
Pat Blanchard
1 Virus 1 Church 1 Future – Part 1: South America
Pat Blanchard is a mission partner with CMS working in Lima, Peru as pastor of an Anglican church and director of a therapy centre for disabled children. [23:56]
Pete Stanley
Kingdom Pioneer
Pete Stanley is director of the Croydon based organisation Ment4, supporting teenagers who are in the criminal justice system. [49:22]
Neil Ambler
A joined-up life
Neil Ambler is CEO of a small business and chairman of an anti trafficking charity. [21:29]
Debra Green
Engaging with the Community
Debra Green OBE, Founding Director of Redeeming our Communities, talks about the work of the national community engagement charity & city wide prayer. [26:15]
John Wyatt
On the NHS frontline; dying well
John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics at University College London and President of the Christian Medical Fellowship. [37:06]
Anita Cleverly
Loss & lament
Anita Cleverly, Staff Pastor at St Aldate’s Oxford, shares about loss & lament, spiritual parenting & church without frontiers. [41:45]
Tim Hughes
Worship leader & pastor
International worship leader, Tim Hughes, talks about his journey, worship, justice, tough places and church planting. [14:04]
Rachel Hughes
Women in leadership
Rachel Hughes is a church planter and pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham with husband, Tim. She shares about her early years, discovering private worship as a young mum and women in leadership. [16:52]
Mark & Sara Goodman
Bringing hope to the hopeless
Mark & Sara Goodman talk about their work bringing fresh hope to children in one of the world’s poorest countries, through their charity Hope4Malawi. [11:29]
Margaret McAllister
Fitness and dance in worship
Fitness League teacher Margaret McAllister talks about fitness, faith and dance in worship. [12:08]
John Sutherland
Keeping the peace and falling to pieces
Former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, John Sutherland talks about the privilege and challenges of a life in blue; his depression that led to early retirement; and where his faith fitted in. [13:53]
Mel Wynn
A life driven by faith
Mel Wynn is a sales consultant for a large American, global software company. Mel talks about being a street pastor, how her faith plays out at work, a short term mission trip and her call to ordination. [19:37]
Jeremy Marshall
Living with cancer
Jeremy Marshall was a bank CEO now living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. He shares his upbringing, the world of high finance, living with cancer, and his passion for sharing his faith. [37:03]
Caroline Russell
Coping with illness; adjusting to healing
Caroline Russell found that with coping with healing from multiple sclerosis was almost as challenging as the illness itself. [11:35]
David McKie
Mental health challenges
David McKie worked in the NHS as a clinical psychologist, supporting teenagers. David talks about the pressures young people face in today’s world. [13:25]
Lesley Rice
Living through bereavement
Lesley talks about the death of her husband, Stephen, from cancer in 2016 and her subsequent bereavement. [11:41]
James Burke-Dunsmore
Playing the role of Jesus
Actor, James Burke-Dunsmore talks about playing the role of Jesus in the Wintershall Passion Plays. [16:49]
Rev Martin Wainwright
Army chaplain
Parish Vicar, Rev Martin Wainwright talks about life as an army chaplain [07:37]
Yvonne Edwards
Set free from addiction
Yvonne Edwards’ story takes her through the depths of rampant hedonism, aggressive atheism and uncontrolled addition before, at her lowest ebb and after taking an overdose, she discovered new life in Jesus Christ [24:08]
Anna Norton
The power of words
Anna Norton, like many women in busy 21st Century life, keeps many plates spinning as a mum of two children, drama teacher, preacher at her local church and, more recently, an ordinand training to serve in the Church of England. [25:52]
Clare Brown
Supporting those in financial need
Clare Brown shares about how her faith helped her cope with serious illness, and led her to support people in financial difficulties through Christians Against Poverty. [16:14]
Colin Atty
Fruitful Retirement
Colin Atty shares how he has used retirement to serve the local community in a variety of ways. [11:27]
Clare Marsh
Supporting university students
Recently graduated Cambridge University student and hockey blue, Clare Marsh talks about college life and supporting students. [16:20]
Paul Unsworth
Faith & business in tandem
CEO and Pastor of the Kahaila Cafe Church, Paul Unsworth, talks about the opportunities an initiative that is both a business and a church can create. [15:35]
Rick Allen
Trusting God in the Himalayas
Rick Allen’s day job, in oil and gas, took took him around the world. But his first love is mountaineering. [16:34]
Rev Waseem Khokhar
Faith in the face of persecution
Rev Waseem Khokhar supports and trains the persecuted church in Pakistan under the banner of Lahore Evangelical Ministries. [15:08]
Jeremy Randall
A worked out faith
Jeremy Randall spent many years working in local government finance, and talks about church giving, being a school governor, running a marriage guidance course, and a love of gardening. [12:18]
Jean Watson
Proclaiming freedom to the prisoners
Jean Watson shares how God is at work in our prisons though the restorative justice based Sycamore Tree programme. [09:21]
Major General Tim Cross
An Army Life … and the importance of Remembrance
Retired Major General, Tim Cross talks about a career in the British Army, finding faith, loving Jesus and the importance of Remembrance. [32:56]
Rev Dr Richard Warden
School Chaplaincy
Richard Warden lifts the lid on life as the chaplain of a large multi-faith school. [29:31]
Akeel Sachak
Investment banking
Akeel Sachak, Head of Global Consumer at Rothschild & Co, talks about the world of investment banking, and the way his faith guides him, both in his working life, and in how he uses his resources . [20:10]
Dr Peter Williams
Biblical Scholarship
Dr Peter Williams is Principal of Tyndale House, a Cambridge-based research institute housing one of the world’s most advanced libraries for biblical scholarship. [27:02]
Sir Jeremy Cooke
Weighing the Evidence
Retired High Court judge, Sir Jeremy Cooke talks about faith, justice & the evidence for Christianity. [26:31]
Jan Ganney
Serving the Homeless
Jan Ganney talks about her role as a night shelter co-ordinator for homeless people. [18:53]
John & Anne Coles
New Wine leaders
John & Anne Coles talk about the leading Christian festival & their own walk with Jesus [37:53]
Canon Charlie Cleverly
Intimacy with God
Canon Charlie Cleverly, Rector of St Aldate’s Oxford, shares insights into how we can develop intimacy with God
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Clare Poulson
Following where God leads
Clare Poulson is a mum of three and works part time as a project worker on a large South London housing estate. [21:19]
James Wilmot
Challenging the Male Macho Myth
James Wilmot worked for a year with drug users in South Africa and is passionate about helping men find their true identity [26:41]
Christina & Shane Nearman
Eating Disorders, Art & Marriage
Former international models Christina & Shane Nearman discuss how God is using them in this next phase their lives. Click short video below to see Shane’s artwork piece: ‘To What End?’ [22:35]
Serena Dalton
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/songwriter Serena Dalton talks about faith, singing & the inspiration behind her recent releases. [27:15]
Ruth Carpenter
Psalms & Stretches
Pilates instructor Ruth Carpenter talks about her movement classes ‘Psalms & Stretches’ [17:00]
Simon Bowkett
Where faith & farming meet
Rev Simon Bowkett is a sheep farmer and pioneer minister in the rural heartland of Wales. [33:00]
Rev Dr Chris Wright
Leading Old Testament scholar
Rev Dr Chris Wright, International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership, talks about the continuing importance of the Old Testament and ‘The God I Don’t Understand’. 35:31]
Ben Cooley
Working for Justice
Ben Cooley is CEO of Hope for Justice, the charity he founded in 2008 to bring an end to human trafficking & modern slavery. [26:01]