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Rend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Gilkeson: ‘We’re a worship band for people who DON’T go to church’
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 ...
Arianna Walker: ‘Whatever the problem is, Jesus is the answer’
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
Professor Rosalind Picard: ‘I used to think religious people had thrown their brains out the window’
A leading expert in Artificial Intelligence talks about her faith journey, life-saving technology and being a woman in science.
Guvna B: The pioneering rapper on grief, vulnerability and what it really means to be a man
Following the death of his father, the grime artist and author opens up about faith and doubt
Stephen Cottrell: The Archbishop is on a mission to convert you
The Archbishop of York says he wants to bring evangelistic renewal to the Church of England
Stef Reid: The world champion Paralympian on the accident which changed her life
The five-time world record holder, reigning world champion (London 2017 long jump), model and broadcaster shares her remarkable testimony
Rachelle Ann Go: How the musical theatre superstar became a Christian
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
Dan Walker: My Christian faith is what makes me tick
One of the most recognisable faces on television talks to us about his faith, handling criticism and what makes a person remarkable
Sir Cliff Richard: My faith has never been stronger
As Sir Cliff turns 80 years young, he explains how God gave him the strength to forgive those who accused him of sexual assault
David Oyelowo: I have built my life on the rock that is Jesus Christ
The British actor opens up about his faith, his doubts and why handling critical reviews is so tricky for him
Tim Hughes: How Covid-19 is changing the way we worship
The songwriter says it's time to kill our "obsession with excellence"
Matt Redman: We need more worship songs about the holiness of God
In looking at the Church's music, Matt Redman wonders if we’re in danger of overlooking an integral part of God’s character
Kari Jobe: 'The blessing' singer on praising through a pandemic
The writer of this year’s biggest worship song speaks to Megan Cornwell
Gemma Hunt: How a prophetic word inspired the CBeebies presenter to work in TV
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
Steve Harvey: One of America's biggest comedians talks candidly about his mistakes and the grace of God
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
Max Lucado: The prolific author on lockdown struggles and the antitode to anxiety
Max Lucado talks to Rachel Matthews about what he believes God is up to during this challenging season
Rev Chris Lee: The viral vicar of Instagram
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?
Francis Collins: The Christian scientist looking for a Covid-19 vaccine
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
Kim Phuc Phan Thi: How the bombs led me to Christ
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
Louie Giglio: The Passion founder says he's no longer relevant
The founder of the Passion student movement reflects on changed lives, purpose in suffering and why he’s no longer relevant
Nona Jones: Facebook's head of faith-based partnerships on overcoming trauma
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
Simon Guillebaud: Meet the missionary who faced death threats in what was once the world's most dangerous nation
Megan Cornwell meets the inspiring evangelist
Ann Widdecombe: The Brexit Party MEP speaks her mind
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
Mark Sayers: Meet the culture guru who believes revival is on the way
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
Rob Parsons: The master storyteller reflects on 30 years of Care for the Family
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
Simon Thomas: Grief, unanswered prayer and life after death
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
The Tim Farron interview: Why I put Christ ahead of my career
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
Lyndon Bowring: The founder of CARE reflects on a lifetime of campaigning
Sam Hailes quizzes the veteran Christian campaigner on life issues, homosexuality and church unity
Rachel Treweek: The Bible, same sex marriage and why God isn't male
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
Andrea Williams: The unstoppable founder of Christian Concern
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.
The Justin Welby interview: Brexit, evangelism, tongues and the future of the Anglican Church
Justin Brierley meets the Archbishop of Canterbury
Francis Chan: Why I quit my megachurch and started again
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
Jackie Pullinger: 'We're going to feel stupid for eternity if we waste this life'
In a rare interview, the straight-talking missionary challenges the Church to stop living vicariously through her, and get on with the job
Interview: Bishop Michael Curry on the royal wedding sermon that changed his life
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
Francine Rivers: The author of Redeeming Love reveals what drives her work
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
Rachel Gardner: Meet the sassy youth worker on a mission to put courage into the next generation
The popular speaker, youth worker and campaigner also known as the 'God Sex Lady' tells Sam Hailes why courage is more important than confidence
Rich Wilkerson Jr: Meet the pastor who married Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Sam Hailes interviews the charismatic megachurch leader and 'pastor to the stars'
Graham Tomlin: How the Church sprang into action following Grenfell Tower
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
Jo Saxton: Why you need to be twice as good to survive as a black woman
The leadership coach and popular speaker explains how her passion for mentoring women was born out of a battle to discover her true identity
Tim & Rachel Hughes: The highs and lows of church planting in Birmingham
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
Kay Warren: Rick and I fought about money and sex before Christian counselling saved our marriage
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.
Jeremy Vine: How I lost my faith and found it again
The BBC Radio 2 presenter talks to Justin Brierley about faith, doubt and Strictly Come Dancing
John Mark Comer: Reaching America's most secular city
The pastor who has been dubbed ‘the orthodox Rob Bell’ explains how he’s reaching millennials in America’s most secular city
Terry Virgo: Whatever happened to the promised revival?
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
Q&A: Matt Redman
Grammy award-winning worship leader Matt Redman talks to Guvna B about his new album Glory Song
Nabeel Qureshi: courage, commitment and compassionate witness
The prominent Christian apologist, who converted from Islam, passed away on Saturday 16th September aged 34
Q & A: Peter Stanford
The author of a new biography of Martin Luther explains why the Reformer still matters today
Christy Wimber: Why I closed my church
Christy Wimber explains why she closed her church and why Christians who believe in healing need a better theology of suffering
Q&A: Danielle Strickland
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.
Q&A: Simon Amadeus Pillario
Sam Hailes meets the illustrator behind the Word for Word Bible Comic series
Q&A: Becky Miles
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
Eugene Peterson: The man behind The Message on Psalms, Bono, megachurches and his final book
Sam Hailes meets the 84 year old contemplative pastor and translator of The Message
Carlos Annacondia: The evangelist at the forefront of revival
The evangelical charismatic Church is growing exponentially in Latin America. Justin Brierley speaks to Argentinian evangelist Carlos Annacondia about what he's been seeing
Robert Beckford
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
Q&A: Lou Fellingham
Loretta Andrews talks to Lou Fellingham about her new live album, This Changes Everything
Q&A: Steve Clifford
Sam Hailes talks to the general director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford about his new book, One.
Q&A: Glynn Harrison
Ruth Jackson speaks to Glynn Harrison about how Christians can tell a better story about sexuality
Q&A: John Dougill
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
Q&A: Brian Mclaren
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
Q&A: Pete Greig
The bewildered founder of 24-7 prayer Pete Greig tells Justin Brierley about his new book, Dirty Glory
Q&A: Mark Yaconelli
Jamie Cutteridge talks to American author Mark Yaconelli about his new book, Disappointment, Doubts and Other Spiritual Gifts
Q&A: KEN COSTA
Justin Brierley speaks to former banker Ken Costa about his new book, Know Your Why
Q&A: Rico Tice
Justin Brierley talks to evangelist Rico Tice about Life Explored
Q&A: Bobbie Houston
Maria Rodrigues interviews Hillsong Church’s senior pastor Bobbie Houston about her life, faith and new book
Q&A: Nabeel Qureshi
Former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi talks to Justin Brierley about his conversion to Christianity and explains how Christians should understand violence in Islam
Q&A: We Are Messengers
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
Q&A: Phil Wickham
The writer of ‘You’re beautiful’ and ‘This is amazing grace’ talks to Sam Hailes about his new album, Children of God
Q&A: RC Sproul on the Reformation Study Bible
Sam Hailes talks to American theologian, pastor and editor of the new Reformation Study Bible (NKJV)
Profile: Richard Rohr
Jonathan Langley speaks to author and speaker Richard Rohr about mysticism and contemplative faith
Q&A: Colin Urquhart
Sam Hailes talks to the founder of Kingdom Faith, Colin Urquhart, about his latest book, The Lord’s Orchard
Q&A: STU G
Sam Hailes catches up with the former Delirious? Guitarist
Q&A: Noel Robinson
Sam Hailes talks to worship leader Noel Robinson about an unusual first date with his wife, and his latest album Outrageous Love
Q&A: Gravetalk
Sam Hailes talks to Rev Canon Dr Sandra Millar, head of projects and developments at the Church of England, about a new resource designed to get Christians openly discussing death
Q & A: Abigail Santamaria
Abigail Santamaria is the author of Joy – a biography of Joy Davidman, the wife of CS Lewis. Sam Hailes finds out more about her intriguing story
Profile: Paul Kerensa
Dave Rose meets comedian, author and all-round good egg, Paul Kerensa
Q&A with South Africa rugby star Ruan Piennar
David Stretton-Downes asks Ulster and South Africa rugby star Ruan Piennar about his faith
Q&A with England rugby star Billy Vunipola
David Stretton-Downes asks England and Saracens rugby star Billy Vunipola about his faith
Q&A: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Justin Brierley meets the author of Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence.
Profile: Jarrod McKenna
Australian pastor and justice activist Jarrod McKenna was arrested four times last year, but has been described as ‘the sort of God botherer that you don’t mind being bothered by’. Justin Brierley meets him.
Q&A: Tim Keller
Timothy J Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of award-winning title The Reason for God (Hodder & Stoughton). He talks to Sam Hailes about his latest book, Preaching.
Profile: Joyce Meyer on passion, preaching & prosperity
Thousands listen to her upbeat talks every week. But TV preacher Joyce Meyer has plenty of critics too. Premier Christianity met her to find out who she is off-screen.
Q&A with Hillsong's Brian Houston
As Hillsong’s European conference gets underway at London's O2 Arena, Sam Hailes grabbed seven minutes with the church's Senior Pastor Brian Houston.
Q&A: Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman is a much-loved performance storyteller for children. He talks to Sam Hailes about his new book, Off the Wall Bible Tales.
Q&A: Rico Tice
Rico Tice is associate minister at All Souls Langham Place, London, and the co-author of the Christianity Explored course. He talks to Sam Hailes about his new book Honest Evangelism.
Profile: Joanna Jepson
Lucinda van der Hart chats to Rev Joanna Jepson who set up the first chaplaincy to the London College of Fashion, has raised a legal case against the abortion of a cleft palate baby and once lived in a Welsh convent with 13 nuns and monks.
Q&A: William Morris
Rev William Morris is director of Global Tax Policy at General Electric and a priest in the Church of England. He talks to Lucinda van der Hart about his new book Where is God at Work?.
Q&A: Brian Heasley
Brian and Tracy Heasley and their two children spent nearly eight years in Ibiza with 24-7 Prayer. Brian, who is now director of 24-7 Prayer in the UK, recently penned Gatecrashing, a book that describes their experiences in the party capital of the world.
Profile: Eugene Cho
Krish Kandiah meets Eugene Cho, justice advocate and the founder of Quest Church, Seattle, which has just bought former church leader Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill Ballard Campus.
Profile: Paula Gooder
Thousands will attend Dr Paula Gooder’s New Testament teaching at Spring Harvest 2015. She tells Justin Brierley why being a theologian, author, speaker, mother and wife doesn’t mean she’s Superwoman.
Q&A: Sue Rinaldi
Sue Rinaldi has released three solo albums since leaving chart-topping band Heartbeat in 1991. Ahead of leading worship at Spring Harvest, she tells Joy Tibbs about the wrestling she has done with God over the years, and about her new album Ethos.
Q&A with Tim Hughes on leaving HTB to be a vicar in Birmingham
We caught up with worship leader Tim Hughes about his reasons behind the move from Holy Trinity Brompton in London to head up St Luke's in Birmingham.
Q&A: Kelly Minter
Kelly Minter had her heart set on a career in music. However, an offer she couldn’t refuse took her on an unexpected adventure to the Amazon. In Wherever the River Runs, she allows readers to accompany her on this moving journey of faith.
Profile: Bill Johnson
Charismatics from around the world have been flocking to Bethel Church in Redding, California, to experience its ongoing focus on worship, miracles and revival. Greg Downes speaks to Bethel’s leader Bill Johnson about faith and doubt, hunting and healing – and his hope for revival.
Q&A: Max Lucado
Describing himself as a ‘recovering prayer wimp’, Max Lucado’s latest book, Before Amen, provides a simple yet effective approach to prayer. Joy Tibbs caught up with the author, who has penned almost 100 books to date, to find out more.
Profile: Susan Boyle
Pam Rhodes interviews once-unlikely star Susan Boyle, who has just released her sixth album, Hope.
Q & A: Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey’s tells Lucinda van der Hart about his latest title, Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? which explores why Christianity is still relevant in a post-Christian culture
Profile: Vicky Beeching
Justin Brierley caught up with singer-songwriter-turned-media-commentator Vicky Beeching just 48 hours after she told the world she is gay via an interview in The Independent.
Q&A: Jenny Baker
Following the release of her book Equals (SPCK), Jenny Baker spoke to Lucinda Borkett-Jones about gender roles in the Church, and the all-important question of who does the ironing in the Baker household.
Profile: Charlotte Gambill
Lucinda van der Hart meets Charlotte Gambill, who is following in her father Paul Scanlon’s footsteps in leading Life Church, Bradford.
Q & A: David Suchet
Since he finished playing that famous Belgian detective, David Suchet has had time for some interesting projects, including spending more than 200 hours recording an audiobook of the entire Bible. Premier Youthwork’s Jamie Cutteridge found out what prompted this act of devotion.
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