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2022-05-05T14:30:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
The controversial commentator speaks to Tim Farron about his journey from atheism to Christianity, and why Christian politicians should expect to be reviled by their colleagues
2022-04-26T12:41:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of his UK debut at Big Church Day Out, the trailblazing worship leader and fashion model talks to us about breaking boundaries, hearing from God and why he’s ‘traumatised’ by the thought of being a Christian celebrity
2022-04-26T11:22:00+01:00By Abi Thomas
The world needs the Church in all its breadth and diversity, says the first-ever Coptic Archbishop of London.
2022-03-28T16:07:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The children’s TV presenter and Strictly star says he’ll never be ashamed to talk about his Christian faith
2022-03-28T12:46:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The father of modern worship music might be best known for penning ‘Shine, Jesus, shine’, but 50 years since the release of his first album, the singer-songwriter is going back to his storytelling roots
2022-03-28T12:10:00+01:00By Andy Peck, The Leadership Show
With just weeks to go, Spring Harvest's CEO tells us how the biggest Easter celebration on the Church’s calendar is set up to bring physical and spiritual refreshment
2022-03-09T11:04:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
The Christian Conservative commentator helped put Boris Johnson in Number 10. He tells Tim Farron why he can no longer back the PM
2022-02-23T15:11:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The straight-talking New York City-based pastor believes there’s a “tremendous opportunity” ahead of him to reach an increasingly secular world
2022-02-23T13:27:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
The journalist and activist was just 19 when an unplanned pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her daughter. It was an experience that still drives her to tackle inequality wherever she sees it
2022-02-22T13:27:00+00:00
After losing £50,000, Lord Sugar's first apprentice Tim Campbell MBE was "broken". But then an encounter with God changed everything
2022-01-27T11:52:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Martin Smith opens up about his insecurities and explains how the pandemic has changed him for the better
2022-01-27T10:39:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Rachel Gardner says discussing sex may make us squirm, but not talking about it is far worse
2022-01-25T15:45:00+00:00By Esther Higham
Jonathan Roumie reveals what it's like to play Jesus Christ in the hit TV series, The Chosen
2021-12-16T21:05:00+00:00By Roger Harper
Three years before the pandemic struck, Greg Boyd received an unusual prophetic word, which prompted him to move his church’s material online. We asked him about this seemingly unique warning about Covid-19, and how he feels about being labelled both ‘charismatic’ and ‘progressive’
2021-12-16T20:27:00+00:00By Marcus Jones
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s Christian faith has sustained him throughout his political career. But with an impending appointment to the nation’s highest political office, Northern Ireland’s longest-serving MP may still have his biggest challenge ahead
2021-12-01T14:55:00+00:00
The Chair of Ban Conversion Therapy tells us why harmful prayer “must be banned, and will be banned”
2021-11-26T16:50:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The chorister-turned-TV-presenter on counting his blessings and why he decided to try his hand at writing Christmas stories
2021-11-26T15:36:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The church planter explains why reaching the forgotten places of the UK has resulted in him giving up alcohol, and cancelling Sunday services
2021-10-25T16:16:00+01:00
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. The new Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Iain Greenshields, tells us that ending the criminalisation of drug possession could help solve the problem
2021-10-25T14:33:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
2021-09-27T13:05:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The priest-in-charge at St Mary’s, Newington talks about losing his way and finding it again
2021-09-27T12:06:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
2021-09-14T14:36:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The pop star sold more than 10 million records while in the boy band JLS. But he gave it all up to become a farmer and Songs of Praise presenter. Sam Hailes finds out why
2021-08-25T14:03:00+01:00By Professor Nick Megoran
Earlier this year, the British parliament declared that China is committing genocide against the Uyghur people. The list of abuses includes the imprisonment of over a million people in sinister ‘re-education camps.’
2021-08-24T09:05:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
EXCLUSIVE: As J-Hud portrays the Queen of Soul on the big screen, she opens up about faith, music and the meaning of grace
2021-08-02T12:30:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Andy Peck
The co-founder of Mumsnet shares her insights on faith, leadership and work-life balance
2021-07-29T14:13:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
2021-06-30T19:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
There is an honesty about Christine Caine that is rare in high-profile leaders. When the bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and leader of multiple international organisations appears on our morning Zoom call, she is straight off the treadmill, laughing and apologising for her appearance in a sorry-not-sorry way that epitomises ...
2021-05-27T06:58:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Rend Collective’s rise to prominence has been swift. When I first met the band in 2011, shortly after the release of their debut album Organic Family Hymnal, the Irish folk collective were playing to a modest crowd in a small church. They’ve since moved to America, toured massive venues and ...
2021-05-25T13:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
2021-05-25T13:45:00+01:00By Ruth Jackson
A leading expert in Artificial Intelligence talks about her faith journey, life-saving technology and being a woman in science.
2021-04-29T19:22:00+01:00By Cassandra Maria
Following the death of his father, the grime artist and author opens up about faith and doubt
2021-04-28T16:19:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The Archbishop of York says he wants to bring evangelistic renewal to the Church of England
2021-03-29T15:12:00+01:00By Rachel Matthews
The five-time world record holder, reigning world champion (London 2017 long jump), model and broadcaster shares her remarkable testimony
2021-03-28T10:36:00+01:00By Ruth Jackson
The multi-award-wining musical theatre superstar with millions of social media followers talks to Ruth Jackson about Hamiliton, pregnancy and clinging to God through tough times
2021-03-28T10:35:00+01:00By Marcus Jones
One of the most recognisable faces on television talks to us about his faith, handling criticism and what makes a person remarkable
2021-03-26T11:48:00+00:00By Cindy Kent MBE
As Sir Cliff turns 80 years young, he explains how God gave him the strength to forgive those who accused him of sexual assault
2021-03-25T14:29:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The British actor opens up about his faith, his doubts and why handling critical reviews is so tricky for him
2021-02-22T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The songwriter says it's time to kill our "obsession with excellence"
2021-01-25T00:00:00+00:00By Matt Redman, Worship leader
In looking at the Church's music, Matt Redman wonders if we’re in danger of overlooking an integral part of God’s character
2020-11-23T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
The writer of this year’s biggest worship song speaks to Megan Cornwell
2020-10-26T00:00:00+00:00By Ruth Jackson
A prophetic word at Soul Survivor inspired the then-teenage Gemma Hunt to pursue a career in the media. She has gone on to front CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, BBC One’s Songs of Praise and even the Alpha film series
2020-09-23T00:00:00+01:00By Muyiwa Olarewaju
Life hasn’t always been rosy for the larger-than-life celebrity. Steve Harvey says his rags to riches story can only be understood through the eyes of faith
2020-08-26T00:00:00+01:00By Rachel Matthews
Max Lucado talks to Rachel Matthews about what he believes God is up to during this challenging season
2020-07-29T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
He has more followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury and tens of thousands watch his 60-second sermons. BBC News has dubbed him “an internet sensation”, but what message is Rev Chris Lee seeking to communicate?
2020-06-29T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Renowned geneticist Dr Francis Collins recently won the Templeton Prize for his work reconciling science and faith. Now he faces a new challenge – defeating Covid-19
2020-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Jessica Lester
Known as ‘Napalm Girl’, Kim Phuc is recognised globally as the nine-year-old running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. The image was recently voted the most iconic photo of all time. Kim explains why practising forgiveness can be transformational
2020-02-20T00:00:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
The founder of the Passion student movement reflects on changed lives, purpose in suffering and why he’s no longer relevant
2020-01-22T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Nona Jones was riding high in her career when God told her to quit her job. Minutes after handing in her notice, Facebook called. Today she’s the company’s head of faith-based partnerships and on first-name terms with Mark Zuckerberg. She spoke with Sam Hailes about overcoming childhood trauma, how untamed ambition can be dangerous and why she’s resisting letting her kids own mobile phones
2019-12-13T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell meets the inspiring evangelist
2019-11-21T00:00:00+00:00By Cara Bentley
Don’t blame politicians for the spiritual state of the country; it’s the job of Christians to share the good news, says the Brexit Party MEP
2019-10-21T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The Australian pastor and star of the This Cultural Moment podcast explains why he believes the "highly individualised life script of secularism" is destroying itself
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
As his long-running Premier Christianity column draws to a close, Rob Parsons chats about his ministry with Care for the Family, the disruptive nature of technology and the power of vulnerability
2019-08-19T00:00:00+01:00By Marcus Jones
When his wife died just three days after being diagnosed with leukaemia, Simon Thomas had to tell the couple’s eight-year-old son. Here, he reflects on how the reassurance that death is not the end has enabled him to endure the hardest of trials
2019-07-17T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The politician tells Sam Hailes how the “trials and tribulations” he experienced while leading the Liberal Democrats have enabled him to be more open about his faith. He also explains how reading books on prophecy and apologetics played a key part in his decision to become a Christian
2019-06-25T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes quizzes the veteran Christian campaigner on life issues, homosexuality and church unity
2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
In this wide-ranging conversation with Megan Cornwell, The Bishop of Gloucester unpacks her views on women in leadership and interpreting the Bible for today
2019-04-23T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The founder of Christian Concern believes the Church has failed to stand up for gospel truth. She tells Sam Hailes why neither criticism nor cancer has stopped her from speaking out on everything from Islamic extremism to abortion.
2019-02-21T00:00:00+00:00By Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley meets the Archbishop of Canterbury
2019-01-21T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. But whatever you do, don’t call him a radical
2018-12-10T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
In a rare interview, the straight-talking missionary challenges the Church to stop living vicariously through her, and get on with the job
2018-11-21T00:00:00+00:00By Cole Moreton
The exuberant preacher who turned the royal wedding upside down talks about politics, the power of love and what it was like to become famous in a day
2018-10-24T00:00:00+01:00By Claire Musters
Francine Rivers is one of our generation’s most successful writers of Christian fiction. In this rare interview, she explains how she moved from writing steamy romance novels to faith-based titles
2018-08-22T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The popular speaker, youth worker and campaigner also known as the 'God Sex Lady' tells Sam Hailes why courage is more important than confidence
2018-06-21T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes interviews the charismatic megachurch leader and 'pastor to the stars'
2018-05-24T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
When the Grenfell Tower disaster struck, the Bishop of Kensington cleared his schedule to help mobilise local Christians to assist with the relief effort. One year on, he says the job is far from over
2018-04-19T00:00:00+01:00By Claire Musters
The leadership coach and popular speaker explains how her passion for mentoring women was born out of a battle to discover her true identity
2018-02-21T00:00:00+00:00By Katie Stock
The writer of some of the world’s most sung worship songs has joined forces with his wife to turn a derelict gasworks into a resource church for the Midlands
2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
The co-founder of Saddleback Church talks honestly about her marriage to Rick Warren, their son’s suicide and how sharing her experience has helped others.
2017-12-13T00:00:00+00:00By Justin Brierley
The BBC Radio 2 presenter talks to Justin Brierley about faith, doubt and Strictly Come Dancing
2017-11-23T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The pastor who has been dubbed ‘the orthodox Rob Bell’ explains how he’s reaching millennials in America’s most secular city
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00
Talk of revival isn’t nearly as common as it used to be. Terry Virgo explains why now may be the time to pray again
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00
Grammy award-winning worship leader Matt Redman talks to Guvna B about his new album Glory Song
2017-10-25T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The prominent Christian apologist, who converted from Islam, passed away on Saturday 16th September aged 34
2017-09-19T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The author of a new biography of Martin Luther explains why the Reformer still matters today
2017-09-18T00:00:00+01:00By Katie Stock
Christy Wimber explains why she closed her church and why Christians who believe in healing need a better theology of suffering
2017-08-25T00:00:00+01:00
Taking a fresh look at the book of Exodus made Salvation Army officer Danielle Strickland rethink what the Bible says about slavery, oppression and freedom.
2017-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes meets the illustrator behind the Word for Word Bible Comic series
2017-06-23T00:00:00+01:00
In the UK there are 5.2 million people with only ‘functional literacy’. Becky Miles tells Jeff Lucas how Biblica’s new NIrV Accessible Edition can help
2017-06-22T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes meets the 84 year old contemplative pastor and translator of The Message
2017-05-25T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The evangelical charismatic Church is growing exponentially in Latin America. Justin Brierley speaks to Argentinian evangelist Carlos Annacondia about what he's been seeing
2017-04-21T00:00:00+01:00
Broadcaster and theologian Robert Beckford tells Justin Brierley why he's on a mission to show that Christianity isn't about a white, Western Jesus
2017-04-21T00:00:00+01:00
Loretta Andrews talks to Lou Fellingham about her new live album, This Changes Everything
2017-03-23T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes talks to the general director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford about his new book, One.
2017-02-22T00:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to Glynn Harrison about how Christians can tell a better story about sexuality
2017-01-25T00:00:00+00:00
Following the release of Hollywood blockbuster Silence, John Dougill tells Sam Hailes about his book In Search of Japan’s Hidden Christians (SPCK) which unpacks the history behind the film
2016-12-16T00:00:00+00:00
Brian McLaren has been at the forefront of progressive Christianity for the past decade. He tells Justin Brierley why his new book, The Great Spiritual Migration predicts a revolution in Christianity
2016-11-21T00:00:00+00:00
The bewildered founder of 24-7 prayer Pete Greig tells Justin Brierley about his new book, Dirty Glory
2016-10-24T00:00:00+01:00
Jamie Cutteridge talks to American author Mark Yaconelli about his new book, Disappointment, Doubts and Other Spiritual Gifts
2016-09-23T00:00:00+01:00
Justin Brierley speaks to former banker Ken Costa about his new book, Know Your Why
2016-08-20T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley talks to evangelist Rico Tice about Life Explored
2016-07-14T00:00:00+01:00
Maria Rodrigues interviews Hillsong Church’s senior pastor Bobbie Houston about her life, faith and new book
2016-06-17T00:00:00+01:00
Former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi talks to Justin Brierley about his conversion to Christianity and explains how Christians should understand violence in Islam
2016-05-17T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Irishman Darren Mulligan has gone from playing UK gigs with his worship band The Remission Flow to taking American Christian radio by storm with new solo project We Are Messengers. Sam Hailes caught up with the songwriter
2016-04-15T00:00:00+01:00
The writer of ‘You’re beautiful’ and ‘This is amazing grace’ talks to Sam Hailes about his new album, Children of God
2016-03-14T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes talks to American theologian, pastor and editor of the new Reformation Study Bible (NKJV)
2016-03-11T00:00:00+00:00
Jonathan Langley speaks to author and speaker Richard Rohr about mysticism and contemplative faith
2016-02-11T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes talks to the founder of Kingdom Faith, Colin Urquhart, about his latest book, The Lord’s Orchard
2016-01-14T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes catches up with the former Delirious? Guitarist
2015-12-16T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes talks to worship leader Noel Robinson about an unusual first date with his wife, and his latest album Outrageous Love
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