Off Grid Christianity

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 […]

Emily who is an author, educator and speaker, shares so much in this heartfelt and incredibly inspirational episode. For someone who loved music and sport to discover she had a serious illness is one thing. To become completely deaf at the age of 21 is a major problem. What exactly is Neurofibromatosis? What did she […]

Another special podcast. In this episode, Kate Nicholas is looking at the idea of understanding and sharing our own faith journey. Everybody has one, even if you might not think it is dramatic enough. Kate was a previous guest (episode 87) and is a broadcaster, award winning author and lay preacher. Kate wants us to […]

Frank was in the Police Force for 30 years which included being on the beat to becoming a trainer specialising in management and support. He went on to head up Crosslink Transformation Network with a friend in south-west England. CTN connects Christians in the workplace by offering support and networking. Frank has just published his […]

We catch up with John to find out what he has been doing since Episode 4! John was heavily involved within the Christian Music scene and for 10 years was the creative director at Capitol Records. Why did he become Director of Music Industry Studies at Lipscomb University? Why did he crowdfund his latest novel […]

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 […]

It’s the Christmas Special for 2024 with Noel Richards and Martin Scott not only going head to head with an alternative Christmas quiz but also discussing end of year topics. Some of the answers will provoke discussion with your friends or further study. There is laughter to be had plus Noel and Tricia Richards play […]

Why study and work hard to become a Company Director only to eventually leave and become the church evangelist? What did he have to give up financially? What did his wife think? In this episode, Nigel shares more about how he went on to set up Hope Nottingham, a Christian charity to inspire and grow […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.