Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for those who want Christianity through fresh eyes and are looking beyond the brick walls of the Church. This Podcast series is to encourage the listener through conversation with a different guest every week. Here, we meet those who have made their faith count where it matters the most.
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’.
In recent years, Martin took 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.
Colin has been at the forefront of some very important UK Christian ministries. He has a printing background, which included the legendary Buzz magazine and was with Peter Meadows when launching Spring Harvest. Colin has been on the board for Luis Palau, Spurgeon’s College and was secretary at Evangelical Alliance. Why did he think that […]
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With Jeannie Kendall. A mini podcast episode delving into Psalm23 and why so many Christians read this Psalm over Easter but why? What can we learn from it? What was the writer trying to convey? What was the context? What about sheep, shepherding, lying down in pastures and walking through certain valleys, what do they
As it is Easter, I am repeating last year’s special podcast as it is so good! Preston is the founder and curator of The Art Of Preaching website and The Resurrection People podcast. He is the rector at Sacrament Church, Nashville. Preston has an amazing gift in explaining by sharing in a down to earth,
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Today’s guest wrote a recently published book with the great title You Don’t Know Sheep: An Unconventional Field Guide For Today’s Faith Leaders. Why did David write this book and what did he learn from studying sheep? Where did he study the sheep? The answer might well surprise you! If the book cover alone doesn’t
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Sam is the UK CEO of The Message Trust. He was previously their Director of Ministry for 6 years. As you will hear, Sam is passionate about urban mission. How do you go about this in daily life? What is The Message Trust? Sam was also the Eden network director. What is Eden Network? Why
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Helen started her adult working life in the east end of London as a youth work intern in 2009. Helen then went to university and eventually became a maths teacher. She taught at an Oasis Academy in London. Eventually Helen became pastor at Royal Docks church as well as being the CEO of West Silvertown
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David and Jill are pioneer mission leaders in South Belfast, Northern Ireland. The husband and wife team have been commissioned by the Methodist church to pioneer a culturally relevant mission. Their base is a Methodist church that has plenty of history but without a congregation. The church building could easily have been sold as it
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With Sara Hall. Sara diagnoses and treats mental health disorders and is based in a Christian counselling centre in Oklahoma, USA. In episode 149, Sara discussed the sexual abuse she suffered, when aged 13, by an adult woman. Then there was the subsequent aftermath for her from the unsupportive family. In episode 149, forgiveness was
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Chip is more than just a singer, songwriter, communicator and evangelist. Originally from USA, he is now firmly based in Manchester, UK. I first met our guest in the last century! Chip was in the Bandwithnoname. A great name and a very hard working one as well. Chip then became a presenter for God TV.
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Today’s special guest has been such a big influence on me, so you can blame him! Dave founded the Saltmine Trust and later Flame Trust. He also helped found Spring Harvest. Together with a couple of other pioneers, Ian Coffey and Doug Barnett, they launched the very influential Dirty Hands tour in the mid 80s.
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