The Profile
Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences.
The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God.
Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published every Friday, PLUS check out bonus episodes every Wednesday, where our resident leadership expert Andy Peck interviews a range of pastors, preachers and practitioners on the topic of Christian leadership.
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Latest episodes
Aug 26, 2017 • 52min
Social entrepreneur Chris Mould on food banks and faith
Premier's political editor Martyn Eden talks to one of the UK's top social entrepreneurs. Chris Mould, who is best known for his role as chair of The Trussell Trust (which operates food banks across the UK) has led over 15 start-ups and mergers. In this interview he shares his testimony and explains what he's learned from his years of experience in professional development, skills and employment.
Aug 19, 2017 • 53min
David Hutchings & Tom McLeish: Why God loves science and science needs God
Justin Brierley interviews David Hutchings and Tom McLeish about their new book 'Let there be Science: Why God Loves Science and Science needs God'. David is a physics teacher and Tom McLeish is professor of Physics at Durham university and chairs the Royal Society’s education committee.
Aug 12, 2017 • 47min
Michael Youssef: How Leading the Way became an international ministry
Even before he was born, it was evident that God had a vision for Michael Youssef. Against doctors’ recommendations to terminate the at-risk pregnancy, his parents chose life after God intervened, sending the family pastor to reassure them that this child would be “born to serve the Lord.” His mother gave birth and lived to see him surrender his life to the Lord in 1964 at age 16. Since then, Youssef has gone on to launch his international ministry 'Leading the Way'. Dave Rose hears the full story.
Aug 5, 2017 • 52min
Rose Hudson-Wilkin: My battle against racism and sexism
The most senior black female cleric in the Church of England tells Katie Stock how she became chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. To read the print version of this interview request a free copy of the latest issue of Premier Christianity magazine. Just visit premierchristianity.com/freesample
Jul 29, 2017 • 53min
Oxford Professor of Science and Religion Alister McGrath: Why I am a Christian
Justin Brierley interviews Christian apologist and Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, Alister McGrath.
Jul 22, 2017 • 52min
George Verwer: The founder of Operation Mobilisation shares his testimony
Justin Brierley meets George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation - one of the world's best known mission organisation.
Jul 15, 2017 • 54min
Mike McHargue (aka 'Science Mike') /// Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver
In part one of this week's show Sam Hailes interviews Mike McHargue about his remarkable testimony from committed Southern Baptist to secret atheist then back to faith again. In the second half of the show Stephanie Rose meets Mike Weaver - the lead singer of Big Daddy Weave.
Jul 8, 2017 • 51min
Jeffrey Brown: Working with drug gangs in Boston
American Pastor Jeffrey Brown shares with Premier's Northern Correspondent Ian Britton the lessons he learned working with street and drug gangs in the inner city of Boston, Massachusetts and his larger work across America bringing together conflicting groups to work together for the good of the community.
Jun 24, 2017 • 52min
Seth & Nirva: Husband and wife duo on making music with TobyMac & Kirk Franklin
Sam Hailes meets the musical husband and wife duo Seth & Nirva. The pair talk about their hit song 'Brother', their experience working with TobyMac and Kirk Franklin and their reaction to the shock 'Jesus Freak Cruise' announcement by DC Talk.
Jun 17, 2017 • 53min
Randall Wright & Chris Asprey: Making a film on L'arche /// Craig Hazen on the need for apologetics
Randall Wright is the director of the upcoming documentary 'Summer in the Forest'. He and Chris Asprey talk to Justin Brierley about 'L'arche' the subject of the film - a community founded by Jean Vanier to support those with learning and mental disabilities.
In the second part of the show, Justin Brierley meets Craig Hazen - the founder and director of a Masters program in Christian Apologetics at Biola University.
