The Profile
Premier Christianity magazine
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.
The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.
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.
The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.
Episodes
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Apr 1, 2017 • 52min
Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford grilled on sexuality, unity and what it means to be an 'evangelical'
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.
Mar 18, 2017 • 53min
Malcolm Patten & Israel Olofinjana: Reuniting a Church divided by race
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 to a predominantly white congregation.
Both men are quoted in this month's Premier Christianity magazine cover story 'The great divide: Can we reunite a segregated Church?' Visit premierchristianity.com/freesample to request a free copy of the latest issue.
Mar 11, 2017 • 53min
'Sacred Diary' author Adrian Plass /// Poet Malcolm Guite
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.
Mar 4, 2017 • 51min
'Glam Vicar' Sharon Grenham-Thompson: How my dramatic conversion led to prison ministry
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.
Feb 25, 2017 • 51min
Spoken word artist Alysia Harris: Why Christians should support Black Lives Matter
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.
Feb 18, 2017 • 53min
Bestselling author Becky Pippert on 'Out of the Saltshaker & into the World'
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.
Feb 11, 2017 • 53min
Leading New Testament scholar Tom Wright /// 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig
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.
Feb 4, 2017 • 51min
Lord David Alton: Fighting for religious freedom inside Parliament
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.
Jan 28, 2017 • 51min
Soul Survivor's Mike Pilavachi on youth work, celibacy and mission
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.
Jan 21, 2017 • 54min
Michael Wear: The inside story of working in Obama's White House
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.
