The Profile

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January 08, 2021 Sir Cliff Richard: My faith has never been stronger // Heidi Crowther: The Down's Syndrome campaigner fighting for a change in abortion law
It is a double bill this week as Rev Cindy Kent interviews music legend Sir Cliff Richard about why, despite everything, his faith has never been stronger, and how he's learned to forgive both his accuser and the BBC. In part two, Cara Bentley meets the Down's Syndrome campaigner Heidi Crowther who is taking the government to court, in an attempt to change the law around abortion.

You can also read the interview with Sir Cliff in Premier Christianity magazine.

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1 hr
January 01, 2021 Dr Simon Stuart of Arocha International – Tragedy and hope in creation care
Award–winning conservation expert Dr Simon Stuart is the newly-appointed Executive Director of the leading Christian conservation charity Arocha International.
He talks to Justin Brierley about the tragic death of leading members of Arocha in a road accident in South Africa in 2019, and his own life as a Christian at the cutting edge of researching wildlife conservation.
For Arocha International: https://www.arocha.org
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1 hr 1 min
December 24, 2020 Skip Heitzig: Pastoring in a pandemic and writing God’s biography
Skip Heitzig, pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque and author of the new book ‘Biography of God’ joins Justin Brierley.
They chat about Skip’s journey of faith, pastoring a megachurch through a pandemic, and his new book which aims to show sceptics, saints and seekers the true character of the biblical God.
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56 min
December 18, 2020 Joshua Luke Smith: Merchant of mystery
The poet and podcaster Joshua Luke Smith tells Sam Hailes about his upbringing in Croydon and Pakistan, how he overcame the "triple threat" childhood diagnosis of dyspraxia, ADHD and dyslexia and why he wants to be "a merchant of mystery". The son of missionary parents, Joshua is now based in Bath and releases music with Orphan No More. While admitting he no longer resonates with the 'charismatic evangelical' brand of Christianity he was raised with, and says his Christianity is "evolving", he also holds fond memories of the faith he was raised in. In this wide-ranging interview, Joshua talks about the tension between making art and paying the bills, explains how he met his wife, and opens up about the journey he's been on in understanding racism in the UK.

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1 hr
December 11, 2020 When worship goes viral: Kari Jobe and Tim Hughes on The Blessing
Two of the worship leaders behind the hugely popular worship song 'The Blessing' talk to the Premier Christianity magazine team about the story behind the song. Kari Jobe co-wrote 'The Blessing' with her husband, while Tim Hughes organised the popular UK cover version of the song, which went viral in May and has subsequently had millions more views on YouTube. In part one, Megan Cornwell hears Kari's testimony, and discovers how the singer has learned to praise God in tough times. In part two, Tim Hughes tells Sam Hailes how the popular cover version came together.

Click here to read Megan Cornwell's interview with Kari Jobe in Premier Christianity magazine

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56 min
December 04, 2020 Robert and Liz Glover: how God helped us place over 1 million Chinese orphans in families
Robert Glover OBE and his wife, Liz, have spent several decades working in China to establish its first ever adoption programme, in which they've seen over 1 million children taken out of State-run orphanages and placed within loving families, many of them Christian. In this in-depth interview the couple share remarkable stories of the children whose lives have been changed thanks to their work, as well as the miraculous ways God has made straight their paths as they've sought to follow his lead.

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55 min
November 27, 2020 Rev Paul Cowley MBE: Thief, prisoner, soldier, priest
Paul Cowley was behind bars at the age of 15. In the years since then, he's served in the army, become a Christian and has even been awarded an MBE for his services to ex-offenders. He's also pioneered the Alpha course in prisons. No wonder his autobiography is entitled Thief, Prisoner, Soldier, Priest. In this in depth interview, Rachel Matthews finds out more about Paul's fascinating and varied life story.

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43 min
November 20, 2020 CBeebies' Gemma Hunt: How God called me to work in TV // Faith Child: Making music that changes lives
It was a prophetic word given at Soul Survivor which inspired Gemma Hunt to pursue a career in the media. In this in depth interview with Premier's Ruth Jackson, Gemma opens up about her fascinating career, how a poor relationship choice affected her faith and why 'being silly' is the key to working well with children. In part two, Premier's Simon Tuck sits down with the MOBO award winning artist Faith Child to talk about his music, and how he's coped following his father passing away from Covid-19 earlier this year. The rapper also reveals his influences and tells stories about how his music has changed people's lives for the better.
You can also read our interview with Gemma Hunt in the latest issue of Premier Christianity magazine.
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50 min
November 13, 2020 Mike 'Big Daddy' Weaver: How I'm learning to trust and obey
The Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver speaks to Premier's Simon Tuck about his life and faith, and how God has sustained him and the rest of the band through hard times and illness. Mike's brother Jay who plays bass in the band nearly died in 2016, and had to be rushed to hospital where he had both feet amputated. The band are one of the most popular Christian groups in the world right now. And in this interview, Mike reflects on his childhood, upbringing and the lessons God is teaching him.
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42 min
November 09, 2020 Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Jewishness, Jesus & Richard Dawkins
Following the news that Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks has passed away at the age of 72, we are re-airing this interview with him. The former chief rabbi and winner of the 2016 Templeton Prize spoke to Justin Brierley about Jewishness, Jesus and Richard Dawkins.
54 min

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