Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church…whether they attend one or not! 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.
Richard was a Baptist Minister for 35 years and has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. He is an author of several books including one for children about a mouse called Albert! Richard has been the narrator for many mainstream and Christian audio books. How did he get involved in […]
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Why did Richard become a Hippie after going to the Vietnam war? How did his drug habit affect his military career? What was it like living in a Teepee, miles from civilisation? How did Richard end up at Theological College and then move across the pond to the UK? Richard also shares what he thinks
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Today’s guest is an author, co -host on With All Due Respect’ podcast, and rector of one of Australia’s most well known churches St. Mark’s, Darling Point in Sydney. What is Theological Anthropology and why is he interested in it? What is his latest book Subjects And Citizens – The Politics Of The Gospel all
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Today’s guest has been a qualified nurse, foster carer, teacher and a partnership co-ordinator on the international stage. Chrissie has worked all around the world with different charities looking after and helping children at risk. She has just had her book Broken Pieces published. What is this book about? Why does she run mosaic events?
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Ke’Erron was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He is a Worship Pastor and has just released his first album Anything Can Happen- Live, on the Integrity Music label. Why did he move to Houston, Texas? What was his early childhood years like in the West Indies? What was it like to be told that he
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Author of Fantasy Novels, LG Jenkins explains why and how she writes Dystopian fiction. Why is she using LG and not Lydia for publishing purposes? What is the connection between the dystopian themes and her own Christian faith? Why did she start writing these novels? Why has she a passion for young people? Lydia shares
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A brand new podcast (episode 101) will be available from Saturday 2nd November.
Dave Bilbrough and Noel Richards, phenomenal singer/songwriters and international worship leaders from the UK, return to celebrate this particular milestone. Recorded live in September, Dave and Noel play some of their compositions. Together with stories behind the songs plus their thoughts on some of the subjects that have been covered in the previous 99 episodes,
Part Two. Please refer to Episode 98 for Part One and more. Part One was released on the same day as Part Two.
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I have edited the recording with Kevin into 2 parts purely for timing. Kevin is an exceptional man and not only shares about his back story of 2 divorces, bankruptcy, living in a car plus a near death experience whilst climbing a mountain and not just any mountain! What was he doing in the Himalayas?
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