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2023-05-18T07:03:00+01:00By Tony Cummings
Christian musician Wayne Drain says his ‘Lullaby for Adults’ has helped tens of thousands find untroubled sleep.
2023-05-02T09:04:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’
2023-04-21T13:35:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The journalist and former newspaper editor gives his view on the upcoming coronation of King Charles III
2023-04-17T09:00:00+01:00By Andy Walton
George Verwer travelled the world and the organisation he founded is still touching hundreds of thousands of lives. But when Premier Christianity caught up with him, the evangelist revealed that despite his passion for mission, he still struggles with doubt
2023-03-27T09:10:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
As Street Pastors celebrates its 20th anniversary, founder Rev Les Isaac OBE says it’s time for the Church to get up out of the pews and work together
2023-03-26T15:23:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The writer of some of the world’s most popular worship songs explains why we need to be singing more about the holiness of God
2023-03-03T09:35:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The London based pastor Phil Moore has spent the past decade writing a commentary on every book of the Bible. Having just completed the mammoth project, he tells Sam Hailes what he's learned through studying the scriptures in their original languages, and why those struggling to read the Bible in a year should be less hard on themselves
2023-02-22T14:50:00+00:00By Claire Musters
The Bible teacher and founder of Living Proof Ministries speaks candidly about her “knotted-up” life
2023-02-22T14:27:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
From living in open community with drug addicts to raising his family in a Cambodian slum, Craig Greenfield has spent decades living in some of the poorest places on earth. It has caused him to wrestle with weighty issues around money, mission and multiculturalism
2023-01-27T12:42:00+00:00By Justin Brierley, Ruth Jackson
The pastor and bestselling author reveals what God has been teaching him through terminal cancer
2023-01-04T10:55:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes meets the pastor of one of America’s largest churches to talk Trump, trauma and how he guards himself from temptation
2023-01-04T09:59:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
The former mayor of London candidate speaks to Abi Thomas about arriving in England as a refugee, encountering Jesus in a pub and what motivated him to raise millions to help those in poverty
2022-11-24T16:57:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Julie Roys explains why she’s determined to expose abuse and misconduct in the Church
2022-11-24T16:34:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Pastor Mick Flemming’s Church on the Street hit the headlines during Covid-19. He speaks about his own abuse and drug addiction, doing church differently and becoming a spokesperson for the poor and marginalised
2022-11-18T14:52:00+00:00By Tony Cummings
Eddie Holman is a veteran soul singer whose ’Hey There Lonely Girl’ million-seller is still heard on radio and TV today. He is also an ordained minister with a newly re-issued gospel album. But it’s Holman’s phenomenal popularity on the North of England’s Northern soul scene which recently brought the singer to Blackpool, as it did journalist Tony Cummings
2022-11-05T22:08:00+00:00By Marcus Jones, Premier's head of news
A prospective parliamentary candidate has alleged he’s been the victim of harassment and bullying by a “lynch mob” of Liberal Democrat members who object to his Christian beliefs. In this interview with Premier's Marcus Jones, David Campanale says he’s facing de-selection because of his faith, and urges party leader Sir Ed Davey to intervene
2022-11-01T20:46:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years inside an Alabamian prison waiting to be executed
2022-11-01T20:20:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The GB News presenter says ordination in the Church of England was “snatched away” from him because of his conservative views
2022-08-26T19:44:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The new leader of HTB reveals his future plans for the largest Anglican church in England
2022-08-26T19:11:00+01:00By Esther Higham
As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel
2022-08-08T16:17:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise
What if in the midst of political instability and rising living costs, God is up to something exciting? That’s the belief of Mark Sayers. Tim Bechervaise caught up with the Aussie church leader, podcaster and writer to find out more
2022-08-04T10:26:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Having lost his husband David to alcoholic liver disease, Rev Richard Coles is set to explore grief in a new Channel 4 documentary. He tells Sam Hailes that bereavement never caused him to doubt his faith and argues it's a mistake to hold funerals that celebrate a person's life
2022-07-29T12:52:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
As he retires from leading the largest Anglican church in England, the Alpha course pioneer and prolific church planter says he’s just getting started
2022-07-29T10:24:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The British-Ghanaian entrepreneur explains how his faith inspired him to build a £1m watch company
2022-07-13T11:31:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Rev Les Isaac, founder of Street Pastors UK, speaks to Tim Farron about his sermon, which appeared to inspire ex-health secretary, Sajid Javid, to quit the government
2022-07-07T12:10:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Hours after Andy Flannagan led parliamentarians in singing about integrity, truth and justice, a spate of government ministerial resignations took place, with Sajid Javid referencing the prayer breakfast in his speech. As Boris Johnson confirms he will stand down this autumn, Sam Hailes speaks to Flannagan, who also heads Christians in Politics, to ask what we should make of claims that a prayer meeting led to the highest number of ministerial resignations in history.
2022-07-03T08:39:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
In this exclusive interview, the British-Nigerian novelist opens up about the unexpected conviction for money laundering which radically changed her theology and how the love and support of her church family helped keep her faith alive while her husband was in prison
2022-07-02T15:10:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how her gay marriage led to a break with South Africa’s Anglican Church
2022-05-31T16:01:00+01:00By Charmaine Noble-McLean
As London Community Gospel Choir celebrates its 40th birthday, their founder explains why he’s still intent on making music for the masses
2022-05-31T15:40:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The Christian disability rights campaigner is heading back to court, continuing her fight for an equal right to life for all
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
2020-04-09T00:00:00+01:00By Cara Bentley
We ask the New York based pastor and author Tim Keller why God is allowing coronavirus and what the pandemic means for the Church and the world
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.
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