Do Christian festivals get competitive with each other? We ask three leaders...
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With so many festivals to choose from, you could be forgiven for thinking Christian festivals are all competing.
Esther spoke to Rich Johnson, National Leader of New Wine, Rev Tim Alford, National Director of Limitless, and Sarah Yardley, speaker at Wildfires Festival, about what really goes on behind the scenes. They share stories of festival chaos, why big-name speakers matter less, and a remarkable story of self-harm scars disappearing before their eyes.
Released on 22 Jul 2026
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