Off Grid Christianity

Jul 26 2024
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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 that to fruition, through this regular podcast.

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Off Grid Christianity – Preview Of Future Episodes

Jul 26 2024 5 mins  
Here is just a sample of future podcasts available this September. The first episode will be released on the first Saturday UK time. Should you wish to contact us in the meantime, our email address is [email protected] Please also check out our website which has links to other podcast platforms plus our own YouTube channel … Off Grid Christianity – Preview Of Future E

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 92 – Paul Golf Part Two

Jul 19 2024 63 mins  
The feedback received so far for Part One has been amazing! Here is Part Two. What does Paul think about, ‘The yolk is easy and the burden light’? What about the light dispelling the darkness? What is the difference from Bhuddist and Christian Spirituality? What did Paul do to really find Jesus after becoming a … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 92 – Pa

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 91 – Paul Golf (part one)

Jul 12 2024 56 mins  
Another Two-Parter! Paul is an international conference speaker and a university senior lecturer in the Chinese language, should you want to be a translator. What very important library copy had his Oxford University professor lost? How did he become a Christian conference speaker? What questions should the church be asking today? What needs to be … Off Grid Christianity R

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 90 – Jim Leach

Jul 05 2024 58 mins  
What was it to have lived your dream as a Forest Ranger especially when you are miles from the nearest electric socket or phone signal? What about the bears? Why did Jim then give it all up? What is it like to start a new project you believe is of God yet your bank balance … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 90 – Jim Leach Read More »

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 89 – SPECIAL – Faith Wrestling With Politics

Jun 28 2024 61 mins  
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. This is because of the upcoming General Election here in the UK on July 4th. Who was Roger Williams? What have depth charges got to do with faith? … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 89 – SPEC

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 88 – Dave Carson

Jun 21 2024 60 mins  
Have you ever wondered whatever happened to a work colleague from xx years ago? What if you both used to meet up for a prayer time during lunch breaks? Dave was someone just like that for me, especially when I had a life-changing decision to make. I have often thought whatever happened to him. I … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 88 – Dave Carson Read More »

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 87 – Kate Nicholas

Jun 14 2024 54 mins  
How do you survive cancer not once but twice? Where was God in the process? What was it like to be bed ridden for 6 months with M.E.? Where was God in this? Why did Kate study Buddhism when travelling around the World? In this very encouraging and insightful episode, award nominated author, TV broadcaster … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 87 – Kate Nicholas Read M

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 86 – Tracy Williamson

Jun 07 2024 61 mins  
What is it like to be deaf from 2 years of age, suffer horrible family abuse and then suffer depression as a teenager wanting to end her life? How did a fellow university student help Tracy to become a Christian? Many years later and with hardly any sight left as well, why doesn’t she blame … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 86 – Tracy Williamson Read More »

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 85 – Part Two – Kosta Milkov

May 31 2024 44 mins  
If Part One was predominately about getting to know Kosta and the history of Macedonia plus The Balkans, then this episode explains in more detail what the Balkan Institute Of Faith and Culture is all about. Why do they want to engage with everyone? How do they engage with everyone? What is the SWOT analysis … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 85 – Part Two –

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 84 – Part One – Dr Kosta Milkov

May 24 2024 62 mins  
In Part One of this Two Parter, Kosta shares about how the Balkan Institute For Faith And Culture came about in Skopje, Macedonia. Kosta gives us a basic but easy to understand history lesson on not one but two Balkan wars and the formation of Yugoslavia. How do you use the arts so that the … Off Grid Christianity – Episode 84 – Part One – Dr Kosta Milkov Re