Author, speaker and activist Brian Mclaren drops in for a wide-ranging conversation with our editor Sam Hailes. The pair discuss a range of theological, political and social issues, including the environment, Trump and the relationship between grace and good works. For more information about Brian see brianmclaren.net For a free sample copy of the latest issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample  

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Brian Mclaren: The environment, deconstruction and whatever happened to the emergent Church?

The bestselling evangelical author Philip Yancey is coming to the UK this September for a tour with The Leprosy Mission. In this interview he talks about his writing process, reading habits and why he doesn’t own a smartphone. For Yancey, recent debates among Christians over the Trump presidency are a distraction from what really matters. “I believe our mission is to create pioneer settlements of the Kingdom of God,” he says. “We’re supposed to be presenting a united front that demonstrates to people the life that Jesus showed us is the best life for the world, and to attract them.” For more information about Philip Yancey’s UK tour with the leprosy mission visit bit.ly/FearfullyandWonderfully

The Philip Yancey interview: Paranoia, writing and why we’re distracted from what really matters

Long-time listeners of the Premier Christianity podcast will no doubt have fond memories of our former cultural commentator and all-round funny guy Martin Saunders. Well, he’s back this week with a brand new book The Man You’re Made To Be (SPCK). In this episode, Martin talks to Sam Hailes about banter, Twitter, mental health, Jesus, (not) watching women’s football and the Swedish method of Bible reading.

Masculinity, millennials and materialism (aka the return of Martin Saunders)

Vicky Walker has spent years researching Christian perspectives on sex and relationships. She dropped into the Premier Christianity offices to chat to our editor Sam Hailes about the results, which are detailed in her new book Relatable. Their conversation covers everything from gender stereotypes to dating apps and singleness to robot brothels. Is the dominant Christian view of marriage influenced more by present culture than the Bible? Are the stories we hear about finding a Christian partner and living happily ever after, an exception which has been falsely represented as the norm? And what should we make of the fact that many Christians have been damaged by some of the Church teaching they've encountered on sex and relationships? For more information about Relatable visit vickywalker.info. Follow Vicky on Twitter @vicky_walker Click here to request a free sample copy of the latest print issue of Premier Christianity    

Vicky Walker: Christian perspectives on sex, dating and robot brothels

Matt Redman drops in to the Premier Christianity offices to chat about his involvement in Thy Kingdom Come, the Archbishop of Canterbury's call for Christians to pray for their friends to come to know Christ between Ascension and Pentecost. In his chat with Sam Hailes, the worship leader also reveals which worship leaders and preachers he's most inspired by, and explains the significance of making public declarations of praise in public places such as Times Square, New York City and Trafalgar Square, London.  Click here to request a free sample copy of the latest print issue of Premier Christianity  To find out more about Thy Kingdome Come visit thykingdomcome.global. To hear more from Matt Redman listen to the latest episode of Premier's YCW podcast.

Matt Redman: Why I'm leading worship in Trafalgar Square

What if doubt doesn't have to be the enemy of faith? Lisa Gungor and Nick Page join Sam Hailes to discuss the unexpected benefits of pulling apart and re-examining your beliefs on this week's edition of the podcast. 'Deconstructing faith' is our cover story this month and the article features a variety of voices on doubt, questioning and what happens when church just doesn't make sense anymore. We also hear from Joshua Harris about why he regrets writing his bestselling Christian book I Kissed Dating Goodbye Read this month's cover story on theological deconstruction Request a free copy of the latest issue of Premier Christianity magazine

Lisa Gungor, Nick Page and theological deconstruction

The bewildered founder of 24-7 prayer, Pete Greig drops in for a chat with our editor Sam Hailes. The two discuss how to pray about Brexit, the wealth of different ways to pray and why Pete Greig believes revival has already begun in the United Kingdom. "Every single historical, theological and biblical marker - you can tick the box," he says. "We're seeing a massive increase in prayer - and that's always where revival begins, we're seeing extraordinary increase in Christian unity and almost anybody who plants a church now sees it grow. That wasn't the case a few years ago...Everywhere I go I'm meeting people who say people are responding to the gospel more than they used to..." Read Pete Greig's article on 'How to Pray' in the latest issue of Premier Christianity magazine. Request your free copy here

Pete Greig: I believe revival has begun in the United Kingdom

When Jackie Hill Perry utters the words "I used to be a lesbian", she knows a backlash is coming. "When someone comes out saying: 'Hey, I used to be gay,' they are slaughtered, they are called bigoted," she says. In this interview, the author of Gay Girl Good God responds to her critics and shares the story of how God turned her life around.  You can also read this interview in the latest issue of Premier Christianity. Subscribe for HALF PRICE at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Jackie Hill Perry: How a revelation of God's love and judgement turned my life around

Christians know self-control is important. But why is it so difficult? How can we train ourselves to be more disciplined and form better habits? And what's the key to keeping those New Year's Resolutions? Drew Dyck delves into all these questions (and more) in his new book Your future self will thank you: Secrets to self-control from the Bible and brain science. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Drew unpacks the surprising results of his research and gives practical tips on how we can make 2019 our best year yet. For a free sample copy of Premier Christianity magazine visit premierchristianity.com For more on Drew, see his website drewdyck.com    

What the Bible and brain science tell us about habit, willpower and keeping those New Year's Resolutions

A new documentary is exploring reconciliation in Northern Ireland from the perspective of Christians who lost loved ones during The Troubles. The Kickstarter-funded Guardians of the Flame film was inspired by Lord Rabbi Sacks' words: "Religion is like fire and like fire it warms, but it also burns. We are the guardians of the flame." In this episode Premier Christianity's editor Sam Hailes talks to the film's producer and presenter Jonny Clark about justice, forgiveness and the complicated role Christians have played in both conflict and peacemaking in Northern Ireland.  For a free sample copy of Premier Christianity magazine visit premierchristianity.com For more information about the film visit guardiansoftheflame.org  

How Christians helped bring reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Everyone's favourite bearded worship leader chats with Sam Hailes about his new album I Know a Ghost. You can also read this interview in the forthcoming edition of Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for half price here  

David Crowder on beards, ghosts and stealing food

After years spent in a Pakistani prison awaiting a death sentence for the crime of blasphemy, Asia Bibi is finally free. James Mildred joins Premier Christianity's editor Sam Hailes to discuss this story, plus two other significant religious freedom cases which have dominated headlines in recent weeks. Plus, the writer of this month's cover story on '5 Hebrew words every Christian should know', Melissa Briggs explains how the ancient language revolutionised her walk with God.  Get 12 issues of the print mag for HALF PRICE, plus get entered into a prize draw to win £200 worth of new Christian books. Simply visit premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Asia Bibi, Andrew Brunson & Ashers // What every Christian needs to know about Hebrew

The son of the world's most famous evangelist, the late Billy Graham visited Blackpool last month and saw hundreds make commitments to Christ. Premier's head of news Marcus Jones was at Franklin Graham's Festival of Hope and shares his reflections not only on the event, but on his recent interviews with this somewhat controversial leader. Plus, as Elfed Godding finishes his 19 year stint heading up the Evangelical Alliance in Wales, we talk to him about the highs and lows of his ministry thus far and Liz Grier shares her open and honest perspective about pioneering a congregation for unchurched young people in Devon.  Get 12 issues of the print mag for HALF PRICE, plus get entered into a prize draw to win £200 worth of new Christian books. Simply visit premierchristianity.com/subscribe Beginning Unlimited: The Diary of a Church Plant by Liz Grier (Instant Apostle) is out now  

Franklin Graham visits the UK // Elfed Godding on 19 years at Evangelical Alliance in Wales // Liz Grier: Diary of a church planter

16 months ago the popular Christian author and blogger Adrian Warnock was diagnosed with a slow growing form of blood cancer. In this candid interview, Adrian opens up about how his faith has been tested since receiving the news, what he thinks about healing and why he believes every Christian must prepare for times of suffering.  Plus, the Christian musician and singer-songwriter Paul Bell subjects himself to a barrage of silly questions as part of our new series of 'Quick Fire!' interviews.  And Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes introduces a new special offer for new subscribers. Get 12 issues of the print mag for HALF PRICE, plus get entered into a prize draw to win £200 worth of new Christian books. Simply visit premierchristianity.com/subscribe Follow Adrian Warnock on Twitter @adrianwarnock and Paul Bell @paulbellmusic      

Adrian Warnock: Holding onto hope in the midst of Leukaemia

Does the Bible teach predestination? How can we best reach out to our Muslim friends? Why does God seem so violent in the Old Testament? These are just a few of the many questions hurled at three Christian speakers in a live Q&A during Refuel Festival in the Highlands of Scotland. Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes was there and recorded the hour-long conversation. Hear it in full on this special edition of the podcast. For more on Andy Bannister visit andybannister.net. For Bruxy Cavey visit bruxy.com and for Fred Drummond visit eauk.org/scotland/meet-the-team.cfm To find out more about Refuel Festival see refuelscotland.org.uk Get a FREE copy of our latest issue of the print mag View our special HALF PRICE subscription deal (limited offer)

Live Q&A at Refuel Festival with Andy Bannister, Bruxy Cavey & Fred Drummond

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