Off Grid Christianity
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...
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 82 – Simon Williams
Why would you want to drive across a minefield? Today’s guest did and no wonder he got into some serious trouble but why did he do it? Why did he end up in prison back in the UK? Why did he write a book about his life and what is Kairos? How easy or difficult …
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 81 – Goff Hope
In this very open and honest conversation, Goff shares why he moved to Norwich over 30 years ago whilst in his dream job of working in Television (BBC and then LWT). Why did he give up this dream job? Would he recommend others to follow their desires? How did Goff cope with seeing his own …
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 80 – Elle Limebear and Jane Kirby
This episode is not just about Elle and Jane’s newly released book Say Goodbye To Anxiety – A 40 day devotional journal to overcome fear and worry. It is available at all good Christian Bookshops and on-line. Why write this book? What is anxiety? Jane and Elle are honest yet share in a down to …
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Off Grid Christianity – Part Two – Joseph Steinberg
It seems to be all the rage whereby TV series are still shown in a weekly episode format but if you go on line (BBC I-Player for instance) you can watch all the episodes in one sitting without having to wait 7 days for part 2 etc.. I decided that doing similar would be the …
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 78 (Part One) – Joseph Steinberg
For those who listen regularly, you will know that an OGC interview will often go into uncharted waters! During the recording, we had covered so much about Joseph’s life (how he became a Christian in a reformed American Jewish family before moving to the UK and becoming an Anglican vicar) plus other topics and I …
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 79 (Part Two) – Joseph Steinberg
For those who listen regularly, you will know that an OGC interview will often go into uncharted waters! During the recording, we had covered so much about Joseph’s life (how he became a Christian in a reformed American Jewish family before moving to the UK and becoming an Anglican vicar) plus other topics and I …
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Easter Holiday break. A brand new episode will be available from 13th April. However, here is a ‘podcast revisited’ especially if you haven’t heard it before. I have just listened to it again. Wow! I am so glad I did…..
Yet another podcast where what was shared was not what I expected! Yes, Houston native Randall discusses his professional dance company of 30 years, Ad Deum. Yes, he explains why and how he got into ballet. However, it is when he opens up about his family and friends, that the interview goes in another direction…again. …
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Off Grid Christianity – Easter Special Podcast
Another chance to hear last year’s Easter podcast with Noel Richards and Martin Scott. Not only do they do battle in an Easter (loosely) themed quiz, but they answer topical Easter questions as well. Did Jesus have to die on the cross? Did Judas go to Heaven? Was the Last Supper meal like a Doner …
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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 77 – Iwan Russell-Jones
Iwan used to be a BBC producer based in Cardiff having studied Theology at Oxford University. Prior to this he was in a Christian Rock Band. He later taught at Regent College in Vancouver. In this absorbing episode, Iwan discusses what Liberation Theology is, who The Levellers were and what he would do if I …
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– Double Episode Release Part One – This is the reboot. Apologies to all who have tried to play this recently. All is now fully functioning. Apparently the Spotify platform never released the David Hill podcast.
We had a couple of computer issues when releasing it a fortnight ago. This podcast is a must listen for those that haven’t already, especially if you use Spotify. It was originally launched as Episode 75. You might have seen a bus advertising Try Praying or have read the booklet. David explains more about how …
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