The Profile

Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and John Mark Comer, missionary Jackie Pullinger, Gospel superstar Fred Hammond and worship leaders Martin Smith and Tim Hughes. New episodes are published every Friday, PLUS check out bonus episodes every Wednesday, where our resident leadership expert Andy Peck interviews a range of pastors, preachers and practitioners on the topic of Christian leadership. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. If you enjoy The Profile you’re sure to love Premier Christianity magazine which will help you understand the changing culture around us and what God is doing through his Church today, read for free now at premierchristianity.com.

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Ex-Mafia boss Michael Franzese: How I became a born again Christian

15 Apr 2017
52:00

Michael Franzese is a former New York mafia boss. He tells his amazing story of transformation in Christ to Justin Brierley.

Moby: The Christian DJ who conquered dance music /// Fyaz Mohammed: From Islam to Christ

8 Apr 2017
51:02

Sam Hailes meets Moby - the skinny, teetotal, vegan DJ with a Christian faith who conquered dance music. And in the second part of this week's show, Sam interviews former Muslim Fyaz Mohammed about his life and testimony. 

Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford grilled on sexuality, unity and what it means to be an 'evangelical'

1 Apr 2017
52:19

The General Director of the Evangelical Alliance Steve Clifford talks to Sam Hailes about what it means to be an evangelical Christian, unity in the Church and the human sexuality debate. 

Malcolm Patten & Israel Olofinjana: Reuniting a Church divided by race

18 Mar 2017
52:52

This week on The Profile, Justin Brierley meets two leaders both involved in multicultural ministry. Malcolm Patten is a Baptist minister in Walthamstow, London. His doctoral thesis was on multicultural ministry and his latest book is Leading a Mu...

'Sacred Diary' author Adrian Plass /// Poet Malcolm Guite

11 Mar 2017
52:56

Justin Brierley meets bestselling author Adrian Plass to talk about his new book The Shadow Doctor. Plus, Malcolm Guite drops by to share his life story and talk about his poetry.

'Glam Vicar' Sharon Grenham-Thompson: How my dramatic conversion led to prison ministry

4 Mar 2017
50:37

Sam Hailes meets 'Glam Vicar' and former prison chaplain Sharon Grenham-Thompson. Sharon shares her 'dramatic' conversion story and explains what its like to minister to convicted criminals in high security prisons. 

Spoken word artist Alysia Harris: Why Christians should support Black Lives Matter

25 Feb 2017
51:20

Sam Hailes interviews poet and spoken word artist Alysia Harris about her life and beliefs. Alysia also performs one of her poems, explains why she believes Christians should support Black Lives Matter and encourages the Church to talk more openly ab...

Bestselling author Becky Pippert on 'Out of the Saltshaker & into the World'

18 Feb 2017
52:45

Justin Brierley speaks to the international author and evangelist Becky Pippert, who wrote the best selling book, Out of the Saltshaker & into the World and developed the DVD discipleship course Live, Grow, Know. In this wideranging interview, Be...

Leading New Testament scholar Tom Wright /// 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig

11 Feb 2017
53:20

The world's most influential New Testament scholar joins us on the Profile this week as Tom Wright talks to Justin Brierley about his latest book. And stay tuned for Justin's conversation with the bewildered founder of 24/7 prayer, Pete Greig. 

Lord David Alton: Fighting for religious freedom inside Parliament

4 Feb 2017
50:48

Premier's political editor Martyn Eden talks to Lord Alton about his life, faith and career. Lord Alton has sat as a crossbench member of the House of Lords since 1997 and his interests include religious freedom, international affairs and ethical iss...

Soul Survivor's Mike Pilavachi on youth work, celibacy and mission

28 Jan 2017
50:40

Founder of Soul Survivor, church leader and international speaker Mike Pilavachi sits down with Sam Hailes for this indepth look at his life and faith. 

Michael Wear: The inside story of working in Obama's White House

21 Jan 2017
54:08

Michael Wear was President Obama's "ambassador to America’s believers" and one of the youngest people to ever work in the White House. He talks to Sam Hailes about his fascinating career. 

Paul Weston: From 'thrown away' orphan to adopted child of God

14 Jan 2017
52:59

Paul Weston is pastor of New Generation Church, Sidcup and part of the Spring Harvest teaching team. He tells Justin Brierley about his ministry and conversion story as a teenager. After failing to chat up a young Christian girl Paula, an extraordina...

'Young hearts run free' singer Kim Mazelle on hearing God's voice

21 Dec 2016
27:34

Young Hearts Run Free' singer and house music pioneer, Kym Mazelle, talks to Muyiwa about fame, hearing God's voice and how sharing the gospel with the Royal Family.

Terry Waite: My faith kept me going while I was held hostage by Islamic extremists

21 Dec 2016
28:38

18 November 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of Terry Waite’s release from captivity, after being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Beirut between 1987 and 1991. He tells Premier’s Sam Hailes how his faith kept him going. | The Profile Interview....

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