Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church…whether they attend one or not! The programme is hosted by Martin Purnell, former ‘Drivetime’ presenter on the UK’s first FM Christian Radio station, ‘Cross Rhythms City’, in Stoke-on-Trent. Martin also pioneered the legendary lunchtime discussion programme ‘The Soapbox’ on national Christian radio station ‘UCB’. (Basically, Martin was broadcasting across the UK and Ireland on Medium Wave when the term ‘DAB’ was only used in relation to marking up your bingo card!)
In recent years, Martin has taken a step back from direct involvement in broadcasting to focus on family life in his adopted home of Northern Ireland. However, throughout that time, the concept behind OGC has been developing on the ‘back burner’ and we’re excited to bring that to fruition, through this regular podcast.
Author, Broadcaster and Evangelist Derek talks about his thoughts on Evangelism today. We hear about what Hospitality Evangelism is and what can be done if you feel disillusioned with Church today. We also find out why he became the Chaplain, and what this entails, to the best football team in the world – the mighty …
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His christian name is pronounced as in wrist and on this episode US author and artist Christ joins me to discuss why he set up the Belonging House for artists. He explains why a major life crisis through addiction got him to seek help and was given the response to “Listen to the Lord and …
Martin discusses what it was like as a Christian when his first wife, Sue, passed away. He also shares his thoughts on the house church movement and what a prophetic theologian is. Martin explains why church leaders should be up front and honest about their own lives.
Singer/Songwriter Noel discusses how July’s This Is The Day Worship Event came about from an Hungarian flag made from Napkins. It was waved at Wembley Stadium during Champion Of The World in 1997! Noel discusses what Church means to him and spending time with Rev Counter and The Speedos.
Chris is the founder of Cross Rhythms Radio and a subsequent director of God TV (UK). Chris discusses the state of the Media today and why conversation is so important.
Frog joins me to discuss how he felt led as a vicar to leave a London parish and start a modern day Minster in the countryside. Frog also gives a brief potted history of early Christianity in the UK. With a love of conservation, his vision of Latimer Minster has become a reality.
John has been heavily involved within the U.S. Christian Contemporary Music scene. For 10 years he was at Capitol Records as a Creative Director. As well as being a producer, teacher and pastor John is also an author. He discusses his book Jesus, Bread and Chocolate which was such a big encouragement to me. John …
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Sheree discusses why in her 50’s she decided to leave a successful law firm to start her own specialising in mental health issues. Her company in such a short space of time has already won 2 major awards. Sheree gives an overview of why people can get sectioned today and what she can do to …
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In this Episode Martin chats with Randy about why he gave up his role of leading a Church and how his love of Archery is now more than just a hobby.
Peter discusses his job in Africa buying coffee and why he returned to England to become a vicar that eventually led him to Psychotherapy! Peter is now a fully qualified Psychotherapist and explains what this job entails and what the Church and us should be doing post lockdown. This episode will give an insight into …
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