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Jennifer Hudson: ‘My Christian faith couldn’t be any stronger’
Sir Cliff Richard: My faith has never been stronger
Graham Kendrick: ‘When you put the Word and the Spirit together, it’s absolute dynamite’
David Oyelowo: I have built my life on the rock that is Jesus Christ
Martin Smith: The former Delirious? frontman on how Covid-19 has changed him
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Archie Coates: Succeeding Nicky Gumbel, tackling LGBT issues and reaching the lost
The new leader of HTB reveals his future plans for the largest Anglican church in England
Evangelist Michael Youssef: ‘I want to see a million souls saved'
As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel
‘Life is about to get harder…but God will send renewal’ Mark Sayers on Covid, war and politics
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
Rev Richard Coles on grief, death and what heaven looks like
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
Alpha’s Nicky Gumbel on retiring from HTB, evangelising the world and addressing racism
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
William Adoasi: The faith of the entrepreneur who is making millions and funding education in Africa
The British-Ghanaian entrepreneur explains how his faith inspired him to build a £1m watch company
Rev Les Isaac: ‘We need more integrity and humility in politics…and in the Church’
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
‘God’s presence was irresistible’ - Andy Flannagan on the 'holy moments' at Parliament prayer breakfast
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.
Jendella Benson: ‘When I was charged with money laundering I thought God would deliver me’
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
Mpho Tutu van Furth: Apartheid, my famous father and gay marriage
The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how her gay marriage led to a break with South Africa’s Anglican Church
Bazil Meade MBE: Pioneering founder of London Community Gospel Choir
As London Community Gospel Choir celebrates its 40th birthday, their founder explains why he’s still intent on making music for the masses
Heidi Crowter: ‘We are amazing just the way we are. Please accept us.’
The Christian disability rights campaigner is heading back to court, continuing her fight for an equal right to life for all
Peter Hitchens: 'When I was an atheist I was even more selfish than I am now'
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
Maverick City’s Dante Bowe: ‘Being famous for being a Christian is ridiculous’
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
Archbishop Angaelos: ‘The world needs the Church more than ever’
The world needs the Church in all its breadth and diversity, says the first-ever Coptic Archbishop of London.
CBBC’s Rhys Stephenson: ‘God has always opened doors for me’
The children’s TV presenter and Strictly star says he’ll never be ashamed to talk about his Christian faith
Graham Kendrick: ‘When you put the Word and the Spirit together, it’s absolute dynamite’
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
'800 people became Christians at the last Spring Harvest. Now is the time for the Church to come together again'
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
Tim Montgomerie: The Christian Conservative on why he no longer supports Boris Johnson
The Christian Conservative commentator helped put Boris Johnson in Number 10. He tells Tim Farron why he can no longer back the PM
Jon Tyson: ‘Praise God I’m alive during one of the greatest declines in the Western Church’
The straight-talking New York City-based pastor believes there’s a “tremendous opportunity” ahead of him to reach an increasingly secular world
Genelle Aldred: ‘Jesus wouldn’t fit in most of our churches’
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
The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell on the worship song that changed his life
After losing £50,000, Lord Sugar's first apprentice Tim Campbell MBE was "broken". But then an encounter with God changed everything
Martin Smith: The former Delirious? frontman on how Covid-19 has changed him
Martin Smith opens up about his insecurities and explains how the pandemic has changed him for the better
Rachel Gardner: The ‘God Sex Lady’ on why the Church needs to get better at bedroom talk
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Rachel Gardner says discussing sex may make us squirm, but not talking about it is far worse
An interview with Jesus
Jonathan Roumie reveals what it's like to play Jesus Christ in the hit TV series, The Chosen
Greg Boyd: The progressive preacher on spiritual gifts, racism and Covid prophecy
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’
Jeffrey Donaldson: NI’s longest-serving MP on the faith that sustains him
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
Jayne Ozanne: The Christian campaigner explains why she wants to ban ‘hate prayer’
The Chair of Ban Conversion Therapy tells us why harmful prayer “must be banned, and will be banned”
Aled Jones: ‘I’m not a perfect Christian, but I don’t know what one of those is’
The chorister-turned-TV-presenter on counting his blessings and why he decided to try his hand at writing Christmas stories
Carl Beech: 'There is endemic alcohol dependency in the Church'
The church planter explains why reaching the forgotten places of the UK has resulted in him giving up alcohol, and cancelling Sunday services
Meet the Scottish church leader who wants to decriminalise drugs
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
Kate Forbes: The rising political star on glorifying God and aiming for excellence
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
Giles Fraser: How the journalist-priest discovered his Jewish roots
The priest-in-charge at St Mary’s, Newington talks about losing his way and finding it again
Is this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
JLS singer JB Gill on the difference his Christian faith makes
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
Meet the Christian investigator ‘equipped by God’ to expose China’s Uyghur genocide
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.’
Jennifer Hudson: ‘My Christian faith couldn’t be any stronger’
EXCLUSIVE: As J-Hud portrays the Queen of Soul on the big screen, she opens up about faith, music and the meaning of grace
The Christian faith of Mumsnet co-founder Carrie Longton
The co-founder of Mumsnet shares her insights on faith, leadership and work-life balance
‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
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
Christine Caine: The prolific evangelist and activist isn’t slowing down yet
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 ...
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
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