Best Nigel A Campbell Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership Special Ali Campbell: ‘Developing new leaders’ 28:17

40m ago28:17

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Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen leaders, especially young people. They look at what attributes to seek in a potential leader, what red flags to look for and how to make sure our own ego doesn’t get in the way The Profile is brought to you by Premier C…

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Episode 21: Island Jazz Chat with Anthony Pierre 1:31:45

3d ago1:31:45

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Anthony Pierre represents a pioneering effort of a Caribbean musician to establish a sustained island jazz presence in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. That multi-decade journey has resulted, by the 1990s, in the formation of the Caribbean jazz sextet Kalabash, which focused on "using the steel drum as a lead voice in a jazz ensemble, while ex…

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Paralympian Karé Adenegan: Going for gold, rooted in Christ 49:26

4d ago49:26

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The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she’d never been allowed to play sport at school, this slogan became a reality. Just four years later, Karé Adenegan would win three medals in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In Tokyo, she added two more. Now 23, the softly sp…

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Leadership Special Stuart Gregg: ‘Leading a supernatural church’ 27:33

6d ago27:33

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Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a different kind of church with distinct values that seek God’s presence. They discuss his leadership of social enterprise projects which touch many hundreds locally and how to develop hope when we feel hope-less.The Profile is br…

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Rev Dr Sam Wells: The Bible is all about poverty 58:20

11d ago58:20

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Rev Dr Sam Wells has been described as one of the most influential public theologians in the world today. He's also the Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which is situated opposite Trafalgar Square in central London. The church is well known for hosting many musical and cultural events, but it is also bucking the trend of decline in the Church of E…

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Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Managing your time well’ 28:57

13d ago28:57

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Andy Peck talks to the author of 'Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders', about how to assess our tasks in the light of a wise focus for living. They look at tried and tested time-management tools, the role of personality and how not to make the whole exercise too legalistic. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK…

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Episode 21: Island Jazz Chat with Vaughnette Bigford 59:20

21d ago59:20

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Vaughnette Bigford is the Creole Chanteuse, the island songbird who "has made the local [Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean] songbook the new jazz standard in the Caribbean...the premier jazz song stylist in these islands whose palette knows no boundaries. Tone, beauty, presence: the definition of the New World African." An apt description from…

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Leadership Special Mark Williamson: ‘Leading like Jesus’ 27:57

21d ago27:57

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Andy Peck talks with the founder of One Rock International about how to lead like Jesus, especially when the Gospels don’t give us a detailed account of how he led. They look at what elements of Jesus leading were transferable and the all-important question of how to do it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Chr…

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TV and film pioneer Norman Stone on why most Christian films are awful 55:50

25d ago55:50

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Norman Stone began his career in television as the youngest producer/director at the BBC. Moving from documentaries, and a pioneering children's show, into popular drama, Norman later achieved international success with the BAFTA award winning Shadowlands, a film about the love and loss experienced by C.S. Lewis through the death of his wife from c…

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Leadership Special Derek Tidball: ‘How the New Testament views leadership’ 35:55

25d ago35:55

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Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist Minister and Principal of London School of Theology about how the idea of leadership evolved in the New Testament era. They discuss how this translates to the very different size and style of church today and consider if leadership scandals might be avoided if we followed biblical principles.The Profile is brou…

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Spurgeon's College Principal Philip McCormack: From battlefield to Bible 59:22

1M ago59:22

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In this engaging interview, the principal of Spurgeon's College, Rev Prof Philip McCormack reflects on his work as a miltiary chaplain in Afghanistan, for which he received an MBE. Talking about the strong influence of faith from an early age he shares memories of attending Sunday school and the profound impact of witnessing the genuine faith and s…

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Leadership Special Mark Arnold: Leading through ‘neurodiversity’ 30:02

1M ago30:02

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Andy Peck talks with Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints and the co-founder of the Additional Needs Alliance. They discus the neurodiversity language, how leaders can better lead those with additional needs and whether local churches are improving in their provision.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christian…

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Preston Perry: The poet and evangelist on brutal honesty, marriage problems and losing the argument 52:04

1M ago52:04

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The apologist and spoken word poet Preston Perry speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in gangs, finding Christ and how God convicted him about his old approach to evangelism. Preston is the author of new book How to Tell the Truth: The story of how God saved me to win hearts – not just arguments (Hodder). You can also read this interview in Premie…

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Leadership Special Liam Johnston: ‘Chaplaincy on the railways’ 26:23

1M ago26:23

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Andy Peck talks with the executive director of the Railway Mission about his oversight of chaplains who serve across the mainland UK Rail Network. They discuss the current dispute between ASLEF and the Government, consider the challenges of fatalities that occur on average every 30 hours, and why the Mission’s work is such ‘good value for money’. T…

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Sarah Bessey's evolving faith 57:54

2M ago57:54

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The bestselling Christian author Sarah Bessey gives us a glimpse into her "evolving faith" in this week's edition of The Profile podcast. In reflecting on her spiritual journey thus far, Sarah explains how she's been able to hold onto faith during periods of turmoil, and why she retains a respect for a variety of church traditions and expressions. …

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Leadership Special Joel Harris: ‘Supporting young people’s mental wellbeing’ 26:33

2M ago26:33

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Andy Peck talks with the youth and student co-ordinator at Kintsugi Hope, a charity that was set up to support those with mental and emotional health challenges. They look at why we are all on a spectrum when it comes to mental health and how we can wisely have conversations that can assist young people and students who are finding things especiall…

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Sheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship 52:29

2M ago52:29

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On this week's episode, Emma Fowle speaks to the Christian writer and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey. The Pause for Thought contributor shares about giving up his career as a club DJ and how he and his wife dealt with infertility. He also tells his personal story of leaving a Christain cult and updates us on his research into loneliness and friendship…

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Leadership Special Gayle Beebe: ‘Character through adversity’ 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Andy Peck talks with the president of Westmont College, a Christian Liberal Arts College in Santa Barbara, California about his book: The Crucibles that Shape Us: navigating the defining challenges of leadership. They discuss the 7 crucibles he outlines, the tumultuous times faced by the College, and which of the crucibles might be especially apt f…

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Leadership Special Shaun Lambert: ‘Leading mindfully’ 28:20

2M ago28:20

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Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Mindful Formation: A Pathway to Spiritual Liberation’ about Christian mindfulness. What is the biblical backing for the idea? How might it function in a Christian leader’s life and be an antidote to extreme stress and anxiety?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazi…

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Leadership Special Emma Ineson: ‘Leadership and ambition’ 25:52

3M ago25:52

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Andy Peck talks with Bishop Emma Ineson about her book, Ambition: What Jesus Said About Power, Success and Counting Stuff.They discuss when ambition is good and when it’s bad, how we serve before an ‘audience of one’ and why statistics can help the Church if used wisely and humbly. This was originally broadcast in 2019. The Profile is brought to yo…

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Shaun Escoffery on life on the West End stage and the faith which keeps him grounded 51:22

3M ago51:22

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Shaun is a West End veteran, having played Mufasa in the Lion King for over 16 years. He’s also a soul and RnB artist who has recorded six critically-acclaimed solo albums, and sung with stars including Beverley Knight, Angie Stone and Erykah Badu, as well as touring with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.On today’s podcast, he shares his story of getting…

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Leadership Special Rich Gower & Rachel Walker: ‘Leadership and activism’ 26:07

3M ago26:07

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Andy Peck talks with the co-authors of ‘The Hopeful Activist: discovering the vital change you were made to bring’ about developing biblically based understanding of initiating political and social change. Rich has co-led Tearfund's policy and advocacy work on plastics and waste. Rachel has worked in communications for an international Christian ch…

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Kintsugi Hope's Patrick Regan on what Christians get wrong about mental health 56:03

3M ago56:03

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As part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health.You can also read this interview on premierchristianity.comThe Profile is broug…

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Leadership Special Jamie Phear: ‘Changing direction in your leadership’ 33:03

3M ago33:03

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Andy Peck speaks with Jamie Phear, former Professor of English in the US and now writing full time and helping women develop their calling. They discuss how calling may change over time and why having a regular retreat is so beneficial. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/…

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Leadership Special Stephen Dempster: ‘Leading with the Bible in mind’ 22:13

3M ago22:13

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Andy Peck chats with Stephen Dempster, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Crandall University, New Brunswick, Canada about his recent book, Return of the Kingdom: a biblical theology of God’s Reign.They discuss how an understanding of the kingdom in the Bible informs the leadership of Christians today, look at why the Hebrew order of the Ol…

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Dr Aaron Edwards: The lecturer fired from a Bible College after tweeting on homosexuality 51:40

3M ago51:40

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These 47 words changed Dr Aaron Edwards’ life and career, potentially forever: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer see the severity of this [because] they’re busy apologising for their apparently barbaric homophobia, whether or not it’s true. This *is* a ‘Gospel issue’, by the way. If sin is no longer sin, we no longer nee…

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Leadership Special Matt Hatch: ‘Developing a discipleship culture’ 26:18

3M ago26:18

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Andy Peck speaks with Matt Hatch, founder of Mosaic Church Leeds, and a leader of one of the congregations, about his book: Metamorphosis: Unlocking your spiritual transformation through healthy discipleship’. They talk about how his church approaches discipleship and the importance of the church leader remaining connected with people, and open to …

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Former MI5 boss Lord Evans on his Christian faith 58:26

4M ago58:26

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Jonathan Evans, Baron Evans of Weardale has worked in espionage since the 1980s, eventually becoming the director general of MI5 (2007-13). In this interview with Tony Wilson, we hear about Lord Evans' Christian faith and how it has sustained him during difficult moments. A crossbench peer since 2014, Lord Evans also comments on what threats the UK…

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Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell: ‘Influencing children through education’ 26:21

4M ago26:21

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Andy Peck speaks with Marcus Culverwell, head teacher of Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School about his call to lead a school. They discuss how much influence a school might have on a child, and consider some themes from his book, ‘Would God go shopping’ and how he is able to help young people consider the wider world and their place in i…

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Gilead author Marilynne Robinson is reading Genesis 56:02

4M ago56:02

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson believes she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume. In this in depth conversation with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, she explains her love for Calvinism, why she's written a commentary (of sorts) on the book of Genesis and reveals how her theology has…

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Leadership Special Dave Law & Julian Shellard: ‘Transforming Work’ 27:59

4M ago27:59

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Andy Peck speaks with two men committed to Christians bringing the whole of their lives into the workplace, including their faith. Dave Law is an analytical chemist with Thames Water and Julian Shellard a lawyer with a global pharmaceutical company. They talk about how recent legislation actually encourages Christians to form Christian groups in th…

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Leadership special Paul Friend: ‘Leading with humility’ 27:53

4M ago27:53

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Andy Peck chats with Paul Friend, CEO of SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) about his book, ‘Fierce Humility: leading in the way of Jesus’.They discuss why Paul wrote the book, which elements of humility are toughest to explore and why humility stands against the self-promotion seemingly required in our social media age. The Profile is brought to y…

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Leadership special Simon Holley: ‘Sustainable leadership for the long haul’ 25:36

4M ago25:36

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Andy Peck chats with Simon Holley, the senior leader of Kings Arms Church Bedford and a leader of the Catalyst strategy team with Newfrontiers. They reflect on whether he still stands by his book, ‘Sustainable Power: creating a healthy culture of the supernatural in the church today’, ten years on; how he has stayed motivated working in the same ch…

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Episode 20: Island Jazz Chat with Garvin Blake 1:15:47

5M ago1:15:47

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Garvin Blake, pan jazz musician based in New York has re-discovered his intention to preserve and promote the idea of steelpan and jazz as global music. After a pair of significant albums in 1999, Belle Eau Road Blues, and 2015, Parallel Overtones, Blake is now in a place in his life to continue to record and let the music of the steelpan be the 'n…

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Aussie church planter Stephen McAlpine on why the gospel is 'suffer now, glory later' 49:53

5M ago49:53

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"Low grade, slow grade, slow cooked church changes you in ways you can't imagine." That's according to experienced church planter, author and cultural commentator Stephen McAlpine. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Stephen argues that regular, habitual church attendance is vital. "If you say, 'we'll go to this service, but n…

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Leadership special Christian Szurko: ‘Why leaders go astray’ 37:58

5M ago37:58

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Andy Peck talks with Christian Szurko, the National Co-ordinator, DialogCentre UK who has been serving victims of spiritual abuse for over 50 years. They talk about why Christians in leadership fall into temptation, how we can guard ourselves and how we might help someone who has been spiritually abused? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Chr…

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Disability rights advocate Joni Eareckson Tada on the sovereignty of God 35:09

5M ago35:09

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Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright engages in a profound conversation with renowned author, radio host, and disability rights advocate Joni Eareckson Tada. Joni discusses her journey of living with quadriplegia for almost 57 years and how she's learned to avoid bitterness and instead rest in God's sovereignty. Trusting in God's plan…

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Leadership special Yvonne Tulloch: ‘Leading people through grief’ 27:50

5M ago27:50

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Andy Peck talks with Yvonne Tulloch, the founder and CEO of the charity At a Loss. She is a former Canon in the Church of England, and served as the Bishop’s Officer for clergy bereavement for Southwark, who faced the challenge of the very sudden death of her husband. They discuss how the charity was born and why caring for the bereaved is becoming…

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Mother's Day special: Josh & Debra Green on faith, family and spiritual warfare 51:21

5M ago51:21

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Debra Green OBE was planting churches, preaching and pioneering social action work when few female leaders were moving in those spaces. Ahead of Mother’s Day, she’s joined by son, Josh Green, who leads youth ministry for 24-7 Prayer, to discuss prodigal sons, working in ministry and what happened when the police arrived on their doorstep.You can al…

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Leadership special Scott McNamara: ‘Leading your church in personal witness' 26:53

5M ago26:53

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Andy Peck talks to evangelist Scott McNamara, director of evangelism at Nations Church in Orlando, Florida about the tool, ‘Jesus at the Door’ which he developed in his time as evangelist at Causeway Coast Vineyard Church, Coleraine, Northern Ireland. How was the tool birthed and used and how can local churches be ‘reapers’ as well as ‘sowers’? The…

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Prayer Storm's James Aladiran on speaking in tongues with his 10 year old 53:04

6M ago53:04

53:04

The leader of Prayer Storm speaks to Premier Christianity's Emma Fowle about wimpish prayers, speaking in tongues with histen-year-old and the incomparable joy of learning to commune with God.You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for half price at premierchristianity.com/podcast…

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Leadership special Chris Curtis & Nathan Mladin: ‘Leading in an A.I. world’ 33:39

6M ago33:39

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Andy Peck talks to Chris Curtis of Youthscape and Nathan Mlandin of Theos, both part of the AI Christian Partnership (www.aichristian.org) about the possible impact of AI: in ministry to young people; the work place; and our personal privacy. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now fr…

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Mia Fieldes: Navigating life's biggest challenges by trusting in God's promises 53:22

6M ago53:22

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In this episode of The Profile, the Grammy-nominated Australian songwriter Mia Fieldes (Hillsong, Bethel, The Belonging Co) shares her incredible journey of faith and resilience with Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright. Despite facing significant health challenges and fertility issues, including the removal of one of her ovaries, Mia held st…

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Leadership special Alun Leppitt: ‘Stewarding renewal 30 years on’ 26:11

6M ago26:11

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Andy Peck talks to Alun Leppitt, the European regional representative for Global Awakening- a network of churches which came out of a move of God in Toronto in 1994 – known as ‘the Toronto Blessing’. They look at how as a pastor of a church in Southampton, he was thrust into a wider ministry, what an ‘apostolic network’ is, and why he values corpor…

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Lord Lisvane: Former clerk of the House of Commons on the dangers of political polarisation and the joys of church music 55:39

6M ago55:39

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Robert James Rogers, Baron Lisvane, is a crossbench peer and former Clerk of the House of Commons (2011-2014). He's also chairman of the Royal College of Organists and, married to a Church of England priest, has a deep love for church music. In this interview with Tony Wilson, Lord Lisvane explains the inner workings of the houses of parliament, re…

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Leadership special: Tyler Prieb 'Imaginative mission' 27:41

6M ago27:41

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Andy Peck speaks with Tyler Prieb, a New York-based pastor and missiologist who is the founder of Missional Labs - an interdisciplinarycommunity that works to launch new, imaginative ministry ventures in our modern missional context.They talk about how they collaborate with missional projects over several years to complement work done in local chur…

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Miriam Cates MP: Faith, family and courageous Christianity 19:33

6M ago19:33

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Few Christian politicians of our generation have dared to voice orthodox views on marriage, family and sex. When they have, there’s been a fierce backlash from their colleagues and the media, as former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron MP experienced. Miriam Cates MP, however, is not only Conservative in party but conservative in policy – and not …

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Leadership special Steve McAlpine 'Future proof your leading' 26:46

6M ago26:46

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Andy Peck talks Steve McAlpine about his book, 'Future Proof: How to live for Jesus in a culture that keeps on changing'. Steve is a former pastor, and now consultant and blogger in Perth Australia, but is still proud of his Northern Ireland background. They discuss what may be around the corner for Christians in leadership, including challenges to…

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Jennie Allen: Preaching, therapy and the burden of 'platform' 53:33

7M ago53:33

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What happens when a Bible teacher with a global ministry loses her passion for scripture? That's just one of several thorny questions Jennie Allen has had to grapple with in recent years (the answer to that particular conundrum was found in a combination of "loosening up a little", prayer apps and watching The Chosen. She's now back to fine form). …

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Leadership special Deepa Tharmaraj ‘Helping women lead well’ 26:03

7M ago26:03

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Andy Peck talks with Deepa Tharmaraj, a commercial and technology lawyer who runs ‘a not for profit’ charity WELL: Women Empowered Life and LeadershipThey discuss why women are still facing challenges in leading in many sectors, whether these vary from nation to nation and what kind of support is available for women looking to use their leadership …

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