Episodios

  • Native New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church

    Native New Yorker Pastor Rich Villodas on leading a multiracial church
    Sep 13 2024
    Brooklyn-born Rich Villodas didn't have far to go to find his calling. The native New Yorker is lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship, a large multi-racial church in neighbouring Queens. It's one of the most densely populated cities on earth with New Life Fellowship representing over 75 different countries in its congregation alone. Its mission is to use spirituality to bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers. He was introduced to church as a child through his grandparents but only began taking the gospel seriously after dating a pastor's daughter, later finding he had a natural aptitude for preaching. He's the author of Good and Beautiful and Kind and The Deeply Formed Life. His latest title is The Narrow Path which explores Jesus's counterintuitive yet timeless wisdom. On today’s podcast, we'll hear how he came to faith, how the Sermon on the Mount was the inspiration for his latest book and his belief that Christ has the power to cut through political and cultural differences. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe.
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    46 m
  • Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’

    Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’
    Sep 11 2024
    Leadership Special Lucy Peppiatt: ‘Leading a team’ Andy Peck talks with the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre (a hub based College with an HQ in Cheltenham, Glos), and former church pastor, about the value of teamwork. They look at the challenges teamwork provides and some tools she has found valuable in assessing who to appoint and how people like to function. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    26 m
  • Darlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'

    Darlene Zschech: Surviving cancer and celebrating 30 years of 'Shout to the Lord'
    Sep 6 2024
    Premier Woman Alive's deputy editor Jemimah Wright sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech to talk about her achievements and meeting God while battling cancer. Darlene was worship pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007, producing more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and writing more than 80 published worship songs, as well as six books. You can also read this interview in Premier Woman Alive magazine at womanalive.co.uk
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    51 m
  • Leadership Special Chris Stoddard: ‘Developing and communicating vision’

    Leadership Special Chris Stoddard: ‘Developing and communicating vision’
    Sep 4 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the founder of the charities’ RUN (Reaching the Unchurched Network) and Lead Academy about the importance of vision. How does vision differ from mission statements and goals? How do you develop it and re-cast it frequently? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    28 m
  • Megan Basham: Are US evangelicals trading the truth for a 'leftist agenda'?

    Megan Basham: Are US evangelicals trading the truth for a 'leftist agenda'?
    Aug 30 2024
    In Shepherds for Sale, US journalist Megan Basham accuses high profile evangelical leaders of "trading the truth for a leftist agenda" on issues ranging from Black Lives Matter to covid, climate change and sexuality. Her book has proved to be highly controversial since its publication earlier this summer, with some contributors alledging it is full of innacuracies, misunderstandings and quotes out of context. Megan Basham joins Sam Hailes on this week's edition of The Profile to talk about the issues raised in the book, why its been so contentious, and why she still stands by its content. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for a reduced rate at premierchristianity.com/podcast
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    41 m
  • Leadership Special Trevor Waldock: ‘Championing the value of elders’

    Leadership Special Trevor Waldock: ‘Championing the value of elders’
    Aug 28 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the founder of Emerging Leaders and The Youth Compass Project about the value of true elders in church and society. How can the next generation spot their need for elders in their own lives? Might you be the solution for those aspiring to be something more? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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    29 m
  • Elite sports chaplain Ashley Null: Why identity in God is the only place to find true joy

    Elite sports chaplain Ashley Null: Why identity in God is the only place to find true joy
    Aug 22 2024

    Though you will have heard of many of the household names that Ashley Null has worked with, he will not discuss any of the athletes he works with in this interview, nor are we permitted to namecheck them in this introduction. Too many wish to trade on their connections to star power, he says, and he will not be one of them. What Emma Fowle does hear, though, is a man with a fierce intellect and a pastor's heart discuss the unique pressures of elite sport. Paris was his sixth Olympics. "The gospel is the antidote to performance-based identity," he says. And who, more than anyone else, he asks, needs to know that their achievements aren’t the basis of their relationship with God, or their hope for wholeness than sports biggest athletes?

    You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity

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    53 m
  • Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Leading an organisation through change’

    Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Leading an organisation through change’
    Aug 21 2024
    Andy Peck talks with the author of Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders, about some models for understanding how we should manage change. They discuss how Christian leaders might usefully use these models to effect the change God is looking to bring. Why is change so hard and why don’t people embrace it quicker? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Subscribe now from $1 per month
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