Would you turn down one billion pounds if God asked you to?
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Rev David Peterson knows a thing or two about temptation — after all, he’s just battled (and won) Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune. But while it’s one thing to resist for a TV prize, how do we handle temptation in real life? David spoke to Michael Fanstone about taking up God's offer of a 'way out', being a 'Grime Baby', and what we can learn from the man who said no to a billion dollar contract.
Released on 19 Aug 2025
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