In Shepherds for Sale, US journalist Megan Basham accuses high profile evangelical leaders of "trading the truth for a leftist agenda" on issues ranging from Black Lives Matter to covid, climate change and sexuality. Her book has proved to be highly controversial since its publication earlier this summer, with some contributors alledging it is full of innacuracies, misunderstandings and quotes out of context. Megan Basham joins Sam Hailes on this week's edition of The Profile to talk about the issues raised in the book, why its been so contentious, and why she still stands by its content. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for a reduced rate at premierchristianity.com/podcast

Andy Peck talks with the founder of Emerging Leaders and The Youth Compass Project about the value of true elders in church and society. How can the next generation spot their need for elders in their own lives? Might you be the solution for those aspiring to be something more?

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Andy Peck talks with the author of Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders, about some models for understanding how we should manage change. They discuss how Christian leaders might usefully use these models to effect the change God is looking to bring. Why is change so hard and why don’t people embrace it quicker?

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‘It’s bonkers’, ‘God is blowing my mind’ ... Despite the dire statistics around church attendance in the UK, stories of God working miracles are proliferating, especially among young people. Emma Fowle is joined by four ministry leaders to discuss what’s going on. In this special edition of the show, Jamie Price (Limitless), Josh Green (24-7 Prayer), Susie Aldridge and Zeke Rink (Dreaming the Impossible) share their encouraging stories.

Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen leaders, especially young people. They look at what attributes to seek in a potential leader, what red flags to look for and how to make sure our own ego doesn’t get in the way

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The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she’d never been allowed to play sport at school, this slogan became a reality. Just four years later, Karé Adenegan would win three medals in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In Tokyo, she added two more. Now 23, the softly spoken wheelchair racer is bidding for a medal in her third successive games. Ahead of her final preparations for Paris 2024, Marcus Jones asks if she can sum up her remarkable journey in one word. “Mind-blowing,” she says simply. In this interview you'll hear more about Kare's faith, including the one prayer she always recites on the startline.

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Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a different kind of church with distinct values that seek God’s presence. They discuss his leadership of social enterprise projects which touch many hundreds locally and how to develop hope when we feel hope-less.

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Rev Dr Sam Wells has been described as one of the most influential public theologians in the world today. He's also the Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which is situated opposite Trafalgar Square in central London. The church is well known for hosting many musical and cultural events, but it is also bucking the trend of decline in the Church of England. For Sam, the Bible is "all about poverty", and that belief has influenced the church's pioneering work among the homeless in London. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Rev Dr Wells opens up about his early life, and his disappointment that while his Christian friends seemed to be enjoying a "personal relationship" with Jesus, this seemed missing from his own life. This, along with his interest in poverty and apologetics, sent him on a lifelong journey of going deeper with God. Sam is visiting professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College and the author of over 40 books, including Humbler Faith, Bigger God (Canterbury Press), which explores the key tenets of Christian faith while also engaging with common objections.

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Andy Peck talks to the author of 'Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders', about how to assess our tasks in the light of a wise focus for living. They look at tried and tested time-management tools, the role of personality and how not to make the whole exercise too legalistic.

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