The Profile

The pastor who conducted the wedding ceremony of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian dropped into the Premier studios just after speaking at the Alpha leadership conference at the Royal Albert Hall. In this in depth interview Rich Wilkerson Jr, who pastors VOUS church in Miami, Florida shares his testimony and introduces his new book Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus cares more about relationship than perfection. He also opens up about his friendship with Kanye West and comments on the need for Christians to follow Jesus and be full of grace and truth. In responding to accusations that he's sugarcoating the gospel, Rich is clear: "Yeah I am! If the medicine gets in, the medicine gets in. I'm going to do whatever I can! That's called being a good fisherman. Last time I checked Jesus said 'I'll make you fishers of men'. What is fishing? You're putting bait on a hook!"

Read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample

Follow Rich on Twitter @richwilkersonjr

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The pastor who conducted the wedding ceremony of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian dropped into the Premier studios just after speaking at the Alpha leadership conference at the Royal Albert Hall. In this in depth interview Rich Wilkerson Jr, who pastors VOUS church in Miami, Florida shares his testimony and introduces his new book Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus cares more about relationship than perfection. He also opens up about his friendship with Kanye West and comments on the need for Christians to follow Jesus and be full of grace and truth. In responding to accusations that he's sugarcoating the gospel, Rich is clear: "Yeah I am! If the medicine gets in, the medicine gets in. I'm going to do whatever I can! That's called being a good fisherman. Last time I checked Jesus said 'I'll make you fishers of men'. What is fishing? You're putting bait on a hook!"

Read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample

Follow Rich on Twitter @richwilkersonjr

For more interviews with leading Christians visit premierchristianradio.com/theprofile

John Lawson lived a life of crime that resulted in a prison sentence. He still thought of himself as a good person until a passage in Ezekiel changed his life forever. Sam Hailes here's the full story on this special podcast-only episode of the show. 

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On The Profile this week, Premier Christian Radio's John Pantry meets the co-writer of 'In Christ Alone' Keith Getty, who believes Christians are living in "the most thrilling moment in history". In this in depth interview the writer talks about life growing up, songwriting and why he 'doesn't care' about winning awards for his music.

The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample

Follow Keith on Twitter @gettymusic

For more interviews with leading Christians visit premierchristianradio.com/theprofile

On The Profile this week, Premier Christian Radio's John Pantry meets the co-writer of 'In Christ Alone' Keith Getty, who believes Christians are living in "the most thrilling moment in history". In this in depth interview the writer talks about life growing up, songwriting and why he 'doesn't care' about winning awards for his music.

The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample

Follow Keith on Twitter @gettymusic

For more interviews with leading Christians visit premierchristianradio.com/theprofile

It's a double-bill this week as Sam Hailes sits down with David Kinnaman and Ron Matsen.

David Kinnaman is a bestselling author and president of Barna - a research company working with churches and Christian organisations. According to David's research, many people's perception of Christianity is negative, with believers often being viewed as 'extremists' by wider culture. Although he believes the dominant culture, both in the US and UK could be described as 'spiritual Babylon', David is upbeat and explains why he's hopeful about the future of the Church.

Ron Matsen is the CEO of Koinonia House (K-house) a Christian ministry founded by Chuck Missler - a much loved Bible teacher who passed away earlier this year. Ron discusses much of Chuck's teaching and legacy (including his occasional focus on aliens and the paranormal!) and explains what the next steps will be for the ministry of K House. He also shares some of his own story of attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa during the height of the Jesus People movement and later pastoring a small church in Portsmouth, UK.

The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample

Follow David on Twitter @davidkinnaman

Follow K-house on Twitter @koinoniahouse

For more interviews with leading Christians visit premierchristianradio.com/theprofile