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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Leadership special: Glenn Packiam on how to develop resilience as a leader

31 Jul 2023
00:29:49

Andy Peck talks to Glenn Packiam about his book, 'The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World' They look at what resilience is, how to develop it and what if we are tempted to give up and move on? The Profile is brou...

Dr Hormoz Shariat: Revival is coming to Iran

28 Jul 2023
00:54:24

Speaking to Premier Christianity editor Sam Hailes, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, Dr Hormoz Shariat, shares his testimony of coming to faith from a Muslim background, and explains why he is confident - both by faith and by sight - that his ho...

Catherine Campbell: From heartache to hope

21 Jul 2023
00:43:44

In this deeply moving interview, the Christian author and former nurse, Catherine Campbell shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine assurance in the face of heartbreaking adversity. Speaking to Premier's northern correspondent I...

Newfrontiers founder Terry Virgo: Restoring the church, witnessing miracles and longing for revival

14 Jul 2023
00:47:59

Esther Higham meets the veteran church leader and pioneer of Newfrontiers, Terry Virgo. Terry began his ministry with a small house church in Seaford on the south coast of England in 1968 with "no sense at all" that it would one day become a worldwid...

Leadership special: Ian White on how to preach better

12 Jul 2023
00:27:29

Andy Peck talks to Ian White, former Baptist minister and founder and host of The Preachers' Masterclass a website that is free for users. They look at what preaching is, how to create structure, and how to get better when you are in a rut. The P...

Peter Hitchens: The Christian pessimist

7 Jul 2023
00:52:39

The opinionated, and often divisive, journalist Peter Hitchens talks to Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes about how he talked himself out of faith…and then back into it. The pair also discuss how Hitchens once tried to burn a Bible, the place of doub...

Leadership special: Jason Clark on Why leaders fail

5 Jul 2023
00:27:37

Andy Peck talks to Jason Clark, Principal of Waverley Abbey College and former founding pastor of Sutton Vineyard on the shadow side of leadership. What should we expect of leaders and why are we so surprised that leaders fail? They look at why our e...

Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter 'Building faith-full leadership that transforms your organisation'

28 Jun 2023
00:26:00

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader of Eastgate Church, Gravesend, Kent about his new book, 'Faith: discovering and using the resources of heaven'. They talk of his own journey from atheism into faith, serving as a GP and co-leading a ch...

Jesus Revolution's Jon Erwin: Making the record-breaking Christian movie

23 Jun 2023
00:27:07

The film everyone is talking about finally arrives in UK cinemas from today. Jesus Revolution recounts the true story of a spiritual awakening among Californian hippies in the 1970s. The movie has already taken the US by storm, smashing box office re...

Leadership special: Andy Campbell 'How to coach others as part of your leadership'

21 Jun 2023
00:25:00

Andy Peck talks to Andy Campbell, a former youthworker and qualified coach about the dangers of one-to-one work, how to overcome any challenges and why coaching others can be a key tool in the Christian leader's arsenal The Profile is brought to...

Peter Oborne on being Anglican, the lack of integrity in politics and what Christians get wrong about Islam

16 Jun 2023
00:49:58

The British journalist and author of The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam talks to Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell about his appreciation for traditional Anglican Christianity. For Peter Oborne, the story of The Good Samaritan...

Father's Day special: Rev Les Isaac & Jake Isaac in conversation

11 Jun 2023
00:31:49

Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE chats to his son, musician Jake Isaac on the illness that put Les’ life at risk, the impact of ministry on family life and the ongoing fight for racial justice. Don't miss this special Father's Day episode of...

Skillet frontman John Cooper on being a prophetic voice // Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh on taking the opportunities God gives

9 Jun 2023
01:00:38

"Your band could be massive without God." That's what John Cooper was once told. But the Skillet frontman unashamedly ignored that advice and has doubled down on sharing his views on God and theology (he once declared a 'war' on deconstruction). He t...

Leadership special: Dr Pete Carter on 'The authority you enjoy as a leader'

7 Jun 2023
00:28:14

Andy Peck talks to Dr Pete Carter, senior leader at Eastgate Church, Gravesend and founder of Heaven in Healthcare. They look at how his role as a medical doctor helpfully explains how authority works and why every believer can use their God given au...

John Bevere: Why you need a fresh revelation of the awe of God

2 Jun 2023
00:49:17

When the Christian author and speaker John Bevere had a dramatic experience of the awesomeness of God it changed his life and ministry forever. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, John explains what took place one night in Brazi...

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