Off Grid Christianity

Susie has been an accredited therapeutic coach for over 20 years, helping business organisations as well as individuals. She is also the author of two books, At Therapy’s End (a novel about domestic abuse, the damage caused to all concerned) plus Potholes And Belly Flops (autobiographical). What was it like being a face for advertising […]

Peter Lawry (Episodes 122 and 123) returns to share his knowledge regarding today’s title. How many of us have heard about so and so being a prophetic leader? Does this mean that they can tell us who is going to win next year’s Grand National? How can we tell if they have genuinely have this […]

Sheila is an editor, award winning author and has been part of the UK publishing industry for several years. Sheila became a Christian when she was 25, having seen her life fall apart. A few years later she was diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease which affects balance and hearing. Together with Agoraphobia, she was unable to […]

Following on from Caris’ previous appearance on the Podcast, this is a special episode focussing on Caris’ latest book and in particular prayer ‘pictures’. What is a ‘prayer picture’? How can you use it in your daily prayer time? How can it help you when praying for people to be healed? What evidence is there […]

This is a special podcast focussing on Caris’ latest book and in particular prayer pictures. What is a prayer picture? How can you use it in your daily prayer time? How can it help you when praying for people to be healed? What evidence is there that it works? How does it help Caris? Part […]

Caris is a consultant general and lead for patient safety in general surgery. She also handles serious surgery incident investigations. Caris is also an author. Her latest book, How To Pray For Healing And Wholeness) is now available. The book is about understanding, equipping and emboldening the reader. Why did Caris write this book for […]

Shaun is a psychotherapist, mindfulness researcher, an author of several books as well as a Baptist Minister. His latest book is Mindful Formation: A Pathway To Spiritual Liberation has just been published. Shaun is the honorary chaplain to The Scargill Movement. What is the Scargill Movement? As a psychotherapist, what has he learned about God […]

Sarah is an author. Her first book In Search Of Lost Glitter was published last year. How cathartic was it for Sarah to write this book which explains how she found her husband of 16 years dead? Sarah had only just returned to their home having popped out for a few minutes. How does her […]

Bishop Matthew is the author of several books and has a Masters degree in Evangelism and a Doctorate in Church Planting. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in History. Why did he write his latest book The Art Of Fasting (published by Authentic Books)? Who was David Watson and what can we learn from him […]

A brand new season of Off Grid Christianity commences this coming Friday, 5th September. Here is a preview of just some of the forthcoming episodes.

Randy Morocco, for his Facebook Page and podcast, interviewed me recently as he wanted to know more about why I do Off Grid Christianity. What have I learned from over 100 episodes? What are my favourites? Have any recordings not been released? Who am I and what is my testimony? I thought regular listeners might […]

Maybe you have heard of Tony Campolo who passed away in November 2024, maybe you haven’t. However, Tony affected many, many people throughout the world, including me, by challenging our faith when speaking at conferences, festivals or on tapes (yes it was a thing in our day) and books. One of my guests was instrumental […]

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 2024, 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 […]

IWAN RUSSELL-JONES. In this special episode with theolgian, historian and all round good egg Iwan Russell-Jones, we discuss faith and politics. To be more specific, faith wrestling with politics. Who was Roger Williams? What have depth charges got to do with faith? What was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference? Then there was the Roman Empire, […]

Jeannie Kendall. In last week’s repeated special Jesus And Women In The Gospels with Jeannie, it was hinted that we should do another podcast but this time base it around Paul’s letters. The feedback from listeners agreed a podcast about this subject would be welcomed. Here it is. Please have an open mind as to […]

JEANNIE KENDALL. A Minister and Lecturer at Spurgeon’s College, returns for this special stand alone podcast. What do we know about the women Jesus spent time with? What was a woman’s role 2,000 years ago? Were some of them disciples? What does the word Disciple mean? What does the word Apostle mean? What do we […]

PETER MOCKFORD. Peter has a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and holds full clinical membership of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). He has been practising for 18 years and is currently a consultant for and vice chairman of the Churches Ministerial Counselling Service. He used to be a vicar for over 30 years in […]

For this season’s final episode before the summer break, today’s guest is a theological college lecturer and a senior associate for a community benefit society. Tim has a history in helping local economies grow and contribute to social justice. He was the chief executive officer for Worth Unlimited which is dedicated in helping young people […]

William’s latest book Radiant and Resolute – Exploring The Marks Of The Church Before Jesus Returns, has just been released. Our guest has a PHD in Revival Studies and is a Methodist Minister. If nobody knows the date of Jesus’ return, why write the book? Should Christians be interested in this subject? Should the Church […]

Reverend Anji Barker trained as a social worker in her native Australia. She has lived in Thailand with her family before settling in Birmingham, UK. She wrote her autobiography Missionary Not Just A Position. Anji is now a United Reformed minister. Why is she passionate about social justice? How did she cope with raising her […]

Tom is a linguist and an expert in Culture and Language. How did he become an expert and who needs his skills for work purposes? Why did our guest live in Ghana for nearly 10 years? Why did he write a book Dalek Christianity – Empathy And Understanding In The Bible and what is it […]

Andy is an award winning author, conference speaker, voice artist and writing coach. For several years he hosted The Creative Writers Toolbelt offering practical advice and encouragement. A blog is also available. However, for 20 years Andy had his own off grid experience as he had stepped away from being a Vineyard Pastor. Why did […]

Bob is a returning guest who in episode 42 shared an abuse that happened to a family member and that consequently affected his role as a pastor. It was a podcast that challenged and encouraged. What has happened to Bob, who lives in California, in the last two years? Here is my back story to […]

Dave started his working life as a journalist before becoming a pastor. To be passionate about his community is one thing but what did he do about it? I was privileged to have Dave as a guest and listen to what he does and how they get so involved in an area of the east […]

Rachel stepped away from leading a church in 2020, in search of “Something more authentic.” She is an author of 5 books including her latest, Finding Jesus In The Wilderness. Why did she write this book? What has she learned so far in her own wilderness? Why did she leave a life of church having […]

I have been trying to track down Colin since the last time we met in 1995 when he was a youth worker based in Exeter. Colin made a huge impression on me not only in his preaching at my local church but also in the way he wanted to help teenagers. Whatever happened to Colin? […]

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, well known author and a team member of Father Heart Ministries, Stephen was raised in an exclusive brethren home with his 4 brothers and sisters. In 2008, he ended up on the other side of the world as in his words his “mature and well established Christianity was in ruins.” […]

Wendy had been a financial adviser in wealth management, before becoming an ordained minister. She is now the Head of Giving at Evangelical Alliance and recently had her book Generous With A Capital G published by Instant Apostle. However, life as a 16 year old was completely different as she had become homeless, unemployed and […]

This episode is our Easter podcast for the school holidays. 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, non-confrontational manner. Why should we have […]

Welcome to Part Two. I never intend to record a two part podcast with any guest. However, every so often as you might be aware by now, we seem to be able to deviate and find even more interesting ground to discuss in greater detail, before returning to the original theme. This is one of […]

I never intend to record a two part podcast with any guest. However, every so often as you might be aware by now, we seem to be able to deviate and find even more interesting ground to discuss in greater detail, before returning to the original theme. This is one of those podcasts. Peter is […]

Wayne is a returning guest from episode 30, which was released 2 years ago and my last question to him was where he thought he would be going in the next couple of years? What will Wayne say about his wife Sarah’s terrible trauma that was shared in episode 30? What health issues has he […]

Chris and Kerry have been pioneers in the Christian media scene ranging from festivals, magazines and the first full-time FM Christian radio station. Chris is also a returning guest and in this episode, they share his serious health issues since we last spoke (episode 6). It is a podcast that is heartfelt, encouraging and also […]

In the 80s, Roger was a full-time music teacher but felt that God wanted him to give up this job to go in another direction. He had by this time already written five Christian musicals. What were the stresses like in giving up a regular salary? What else did he have to give up? How […]

Paul is not only a director of an English professional football team but also the co-founder of Succession Wealth. This financial company is entrusted with over £10 billion of money from 19,000 clients and with a staff of over 600 people. He is a reviewer for the Government’s engineering and physical sciences research council. What […]

Robert is now a published author and hails from Australia. Why did he go from being a successful manufacturing business owner to a full-time volunteer? Why did Robert insist on seeing his Archbishop about a “Disgrace your Grace” and what was the response? What is Men Alive all about? How do you encourage men to […]

Why would you want to become a minister, only to move half way across the USA to start a new Church and then buy a brewery? Yes, buy a brewery! In this absorbing podcast, Christian shares what it was like to see his parents get divorced and spend time with his Grandparents in another city […]

Author of the Isabella M Smugge diaries, Ruth shares more than just why she wrote these books. Ruth opens up about her own life and the abuse she received as a teenager. What is peer on peer abuse ? Why did she run away at 18 years of age? How did she cope with her […]

Ash hails from Australia but is now a URC minister in Birmingham. He is also an established author of 9 books. Ash runs Seedbeds, a global community committed to releasing the unique potential of local people around the world. Ash believes the key to unlocking the potential to flourish lies in local leaders and community […]

Ash hails from Australia but is now a URC minister in Birmingham. He is also an established author of 9 books. Ash runs Seedbeds, a global community committed to releasing the unique potential of local people around the world. Ash believes the key to unlocking the potential to flourish lies in local leaders and community […]