The Profile

Former chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Isabelle Hamley is on a mission to normalise the subject of mental health within the church. It's a subject she's familiar with, having dealt with anorexia as a teenager, and an abusive childhood home environment which resulted in PTSD. In the midst of these challenges, she found solace in a vibrant Christian community in her home nation of France, who loved her and cared for her. Dr Isabelle felt called to Christian ministry as young as 16 but did not immediately pursue it due to her church's lack of women leaders at the time. She later moved to England for a master's degree and trained as a probation officer, which helped her apply Christian theology to tough real-world situations. But in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, Dr Isabelle said she felt "profoundly unwelcomed", with her children experiencing xenophobia at school. Nevertheless, she is committed to reconciliation and ecumenical relations, seeking empathy and understanding with those she disagrees with. Dr Isabelle Hamley's latest book, Struggling with God's Mental Health and Christian Spirituality, is available now The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine. Subscribe for half price premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Andy Peck talks with Lauren Crook, head of Kingdom Living Ministries, which looks to assist Christians in living a kingdom life where he has placed them. They talk about how the ministry has developed under God's direction and what it's like leading something so dependent on God's intervention. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

Labour’s shadow health minister Wes Streeting MP speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in poverty, reconciling his faith and sexuality, and building bridges across political and religious divides. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine. Subscribe for half price at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Andy Peck talks to Sam Reimer professor of sociology at Crandall University in Canada and the author of 'Caught in the Current: British and Canadian Evangelicals in an age of self-spirituality'. They discuss his research of church leaders in the UK and Canada, why passing on the faith to young people is especially tough, and what to do about it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

The bestselling author of The Bondage Breaker and the founder of Freedom in Christ ministries sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his lifetime of ministry. The pair cover a range of topics including how Dr Anderson came to faith, why unforgiveness is the greatest danger to the Church and how the leader overcame both spiritual opposition and heavy criticism from his fellow Christians. Dr Anderson's latest and final book, Thriving Through the End Times is out next month. Find out more at freedominchrist.org You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. Premier Christianity is here to help you think through the biggest issues of the day and keep you informed on issues that matter. Subscribe now and take advantage of our special offers

Andy Peck talks to Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lisle, IL and author of The Second Testament. They discuss why 'another translation' was needed, what leadership material Scot values, what he believes is key to understand about the kingdom of God and what he thinks went wrong at Willow Creek Community Church. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

In this candid interview, actress and singer Jessica Oyelowo opens up about how being married to Hollywood star David Oyelowo led to a battle with her own identity. "I felt like my name just became 'plus one'" she says, before admitting she grappled with jealousy. In this frank exchange with Premier's Muyiwa Olarewaju, Jessica explains how she was able to rediscover her identity in Christ. "A pursuit of dreams or having money is where we place our value. I had to dig down into the place of my value being found in the one that never changes. He always loves, he always cares for, he always gives." In part two Premier's Ibe Giantkiller sits down with acclaimed music producer Ian Green, who has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake. Jessica Oyelowo's new record (M)other is out now. You can also read her interview in Premier Woman Alive Ian Green's latest single 'Giving You All' is out now, and is Premier Gospel's track of the week. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine. Subscribe for half price at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Andy Peck talks to Malcolm Macdonald, vicar of St Mary's Church, Loughton, Essex, about his book, 'Saturated with God: A cry for nation-changing revival'. They talk about how Malcolm's interest in revival was sparked by connections to the last 'revival' in the UK, on the Isle of Lewis in 1949, and how we can be people who prepare themselves for God's work of renewal as we seek his work in the nation. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

Andy Peck talks to Glenn Packiam about his book, 'The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World' They look at what resilience is, how to develop it and what if we are tempted to give up and move on? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

Speaking to Premier Christianity editor Sam Hailes, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, Dr Hormoz Shariat, shares his testimony of coming to faith from a Muslim background, and explains why he is confident - both by faith and by sight - that his home nation of Iran will turn to Christ. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Receive the next 3 print issues for just £5 premierchristianity.com/subscribe