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Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church...whether they attend one or not! Hosted by Martin Purnell, former 'Drivetime' presenter on the UK's first FM Chris... more
FAQs about Off Grid Christianity:How many episodes does Off Grid Christianity have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.
January 13, 2024Off Grid Christianity – Episode 69 – Andrew WhitmanAuthor and Pastor since his university days in the 70’s, Andrew discusses his new book When Jesus Met Hippies: The Story And Legacy Of The Jesus People’s Movement In The UK. What is a hippy? Who are the new Hippies? How did the Church react to this initial movement? Andrew helps mentor leaders for the […]...more1hPlay
January 06, 2024Off Grid Christianity – Episode 68 – Ian CoffeyThis is one of those podcasts where the 5 Interest Getter questions take us on a journey I hadn’t seen forthcoming. Ian is a director of Leadership Training at Moorland’s Bible College and an ordained Baptist minister. He is an author of 15 books. Why was he made a Doctor of Divinity by the Acts […]...more1hPlay
December 23, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 67 – Christmas Special 2023 with Noel Richards and Martin ScottAnother year over! Martin and Noel re-join me for this special festive podcast with yet another quiz before we tackle some questions that might tax your brain cells! So please sit back, enjoy and listen to some laughter along with some silly facts plus serious statements in which to ponder. If you’re feeling lonely over […]...more1h 26minPlay
December 16, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 66 – Martin FairDo you need encouraging? Please listen to today’s guest. Martin discusses his church’s operation called Havilah. Why did this simple idea eventually get recognition with A Queen’s Award For Voluntary Services? How do you support people in the community with mental health issues and drug addiction? I had a few topics to discuss with Martin […]...more1hPlay
December 09, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 65 – Gareth LittlerWhy would the son of a dairy farmer become a scientist only to end up taking on the UK Government and eventually win? Why was there no licensed Christian Broadcasting prior to the 1990s? Why did get Gareth involved as MD in the early days of UCB? Why did he write a book called Scandalous […]...more1h 2minPlay
December 02, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 64 – Charlotte GauthierCharlotte is a Doctoral Researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London specialising in religious conflicts and Medieval History, including the Crusades which were not about what I had initially thought. Do you know your Enlightenment from your Reformation and your Aquinas from your CS Lewis? What about the Medieval theology compared to today’s? What would […]...more1h 1minPlay
November 25, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 63 – Chris BrockwayI thought this podcast would be about his new book Turning The Tables On Ecclesiology. It is but it isn’t. It’s also another of those podcasts where we end up on a subject that wasn’t in the script but wow! am I glad we did. Why did Chris and his wife Meg adopt when they […]...more1h 4minPlay
November 18, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 62 – Peter MeadowsI started my career in the UK Christian Media in the 90’s. There are 2 people I would now name that laid the foundations for what we have today. Peter is one of them and wow! What a podcast this is. If you wanted a This Is Your Life type edition (we do discuss Peter […]...more1hPlay
November 11, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 61- Chris KnightWhat happened when a Policewoman came to raid his student accommodation? How did an atheist end up becoming a full time Prison Chaplain for 10 years 8 months and 2 days? Why should you put lead in the boot of a certain sports car? Chris explains how his background in business helped him deal with […]...more1hPlay
November 04, 2023Off Grid Christianity – Episode 60 – Jonny BakerI last interviewed Jonny way back in my radio presenting days around 1998. Jonny was one half of Jonny’s in The Basement and I have often wondered what happened to him since the CD was given airplay. We discuss his work with Christian Mission Society and his involvement with the Greenbelt festival which celebrated its […]...more59minPlay
FAQs about Off Grid Christianity:How many episodes does Off Grid Christianity have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.