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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 J ...
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As Director of the Vatican Observatory Brother Guy Consolmagno has had his fair share of stargazing. He's a Jesuit priest who has a keen interest in considering space in God's creation and how it can feed us has humans. He grew up in Detroit in the 1950s into a Catholic family where faith was not "oppressive" but part of the fabric of daily life. F…
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Andy Peck talks with the editor of Operation World, a tool that helps Christian pray intelligently and act strategically as they seek to make worldwide. As Operation World celebrates 60 years of publication, they look at where the church is growing, where it seems to be struggling and the vital role of prayer as we look to serve God’s work. Where s…
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The Power of the Gospel, Part 14 But God! A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. The problem The provision The praise Romans 5:6-11 NKJV 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someon…
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With his Aussie accent you'd be forgiven for thinking Glyn Barrett was homegrown in Australia but he was in fact born to Welsh parents and spent the first two years of his life in Manchester before going down under. Glyn grew up in a Christian home and his parents were pastors. Decades later he felt the call to come back to the UK and plant a churc…
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Andy Peck chats with a man who has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. Having pastored a church in the US which grew and then shrank, he founded a ministry supporting pastors of small churches. They talk about why some churches remain small, how you can be ‘heathy’ and small and what to do if you have tried to change things and faile…
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Feeling stuck in life? Learn how the Israelites' wilderness journey reveals powerful lessons on moving forward. Discover how letting go of the past, replacing complaints with gratitude, and stepping out in obedience can break the cycle and lead you into God’s promises.By Grace Capital Church
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Shell Perris - once a singer in a Christian girl band - now leads Alive Ministries which helps families worship. She works with Gary Spicer at The Lions which guides Christians in setting up and running successful businesses, not just to make money, but to create social change. Through their work they hope to help, mentor, train and bring ideas int…
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Andy Peck chats with the national director of Development Associates International (DAI UK) about their leadership training and support of Diaspora Christians including overseas students. They talk about her background in community health and development in rural Nepal and urban India and what led her into leadership in the first place.The Profile …
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Podcaster Carey Nieuwhof has said being a pastor 'nearly killed' him. Not that he felt a particular call to church leadership initially. Nieuwhof grew up in a Christian home to immigrant parents who lived in Canada but it wasn't until he was 13 and his parents had moved to an Evangelical Presbyterian church that he felt he gave his life to Christ.M…
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Andy Peck chats with the authors of Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding emotional health and helping others flourish (IVP). They discuss how past trauma can impact a leader’s style and approach, what signs we should look for, and what we might do to get support.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazin…
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Before becoming king, David endured wilderness trials of rejection, persecution, and reliance on God. Hunted by Saul, he learned patience, humility, and faith. Refusing to harm Saul when given the chance, David trusted God’s timing. His experience teaches us to trust God’s refining work during our own trials and waiting.…
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Send the Fire? A Sermon Evangelist David Fisher, leader of Fan Into Flame Ministries, equipping believers to be Spirit empowered witnesses of Jesus Christ. For more information follow Fan Into Flame Ministries on Instagram For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page…
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After a tough year Wycombe Wanderer's Jason McCarthy was looking to assess his priorities. He was having a successful career as a defender but after a close relative died and during a nasty spell when he got held up at knifepoint he began to question what success was. One day he overheard teammates talking about Jesus and became intrigued. He asked…
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Singer and songwriter Victory Boyd grew up in a big musical family. She's one of nine children and credits her parents for her musical success and the investment they put into her and her siblings. As a family they moved to New York with little money but a lot of faith and sold CDs around the city which helped support their family. Now she's a succ…
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Andy Peck chats with Phil Moore about his transition from serving as pastor at Everyday Church Wimbledon for a new kind of discipling based ministry. They explore his new book, ‘The Forgotten Manifesto of Jesus’ and how new believers can become leaders within their sphere of influence. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s…
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Have you ever wondered how Jesus’ time in the desert can teach us to rely on God more deeply, overcome temptation with strength, and see life’s challenges not as setbacks but as preparation for something greater? What can we learn from His victory over Satan’s schemes and His unwavering trust in the Father? Explore how this powerful account can ins…
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He is Still Healing A Sermon by Mike Giarrusso John 1:1-5 NKJV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the d…
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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is one of the most outspoken pro-life activists working in the UK today. She is the Director of 40 Days for Life and March for Life UK which uses volunteers and prayer to encourage women to believe that their pregnancies are important. Last year she was arrested twice for praying outside abortion centres and has fought -succes…
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Andy Peck chats with Kate, the founder of Next Leadership and her co-director Cham.As the first black and Asian ministers in the Baptist Union of Great Britain respectively, they share their experience as pioneers. They look at what racism is, and what we can do to tackle the issue in the settings where we lead. The Profile is brought to you by Pre…
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Preparing Our Hearts A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Church wide fasting January 2025 Night 1 What is fasting? Covering your mouth. What does fasting do? Drawing closer to God. Psalm 51:17 NKJV The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not d…
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Australian-born Christine Caine is an author, and activist. She grew up to Greek immigrant parents in Sydney but from the age of 3 she was sexually abused by men living in her house. In her childhood and early adult life she lived with great shame but in this episode explains how Jesus set her free from it. As an adult she found out she and her bro…
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Andy Peck chats with the author of ‘The Unhurried Leader’, who is the founder of a range of ministries, resources and events for leaders who wish to slow down. They talk about Alan’s journey to near burnout, how he recovered and what he says to leaders who fear they can’t keep going at their present pace. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Ch…
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The Power of the Gospel, Part 12 The Benefits of Faith A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Peace Access Hope Romans 5:1-2 NKJV 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we st…
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Actor David Gyasi (pronounced 'Josse') is on a career high. He's appeared in Hollywood films such as Interstellar with Matthew McConaughey and alongside Halle Berry in Cloud Atlas. You can also catch him as UK Foreign Secretary in the Netflix series of The Diplomat. But getting there had its struggles. He and his wife - became teenage parents unexp…
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In a classic re-run, Andy Peck chats with the retired Baptist minister and Cambridge scholar about how we should best understand Luke and Matthew’s portrayal of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Does the likely scandal surrounding the events mean that there is rather more going on that we have imagined The Profile is brought to you by Prem…
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The Christmas season often feels like a blur of lights, gifts, and gatherings. But amidst the busyness, Advent invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound love of God. The theme of love isn’t just sentimental fluff; it is the cornerstone of our faith and the most powerful gift we can give and receive. Let’s explore why love is central to Ch…
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