From prime ministers to preachers, we spoke to over 50 fascinating Christians from all walks of life in 2024. Hear are ten of the best conversations
1. Keir Starmer: ‘I’ve seen the difference churches make. Labour will support them’
In this exclusive interview with Premier Christianity shortly before the general election, the Labour leader promised a decade of national renewal, but said he couldn’t do it without the help of the Church.
2. The Way UK’s Jesse Fellingham: Celebrity, self-doubt and going viral for Jesus
The son of worship leader Lou Fellingham has amassed a huge following on social media – and it’s all in the name of evangelism. He opens up about insecurity, getting his mum into gigs and why it’s OK to fail.
The Manchester-based leader of Prayer Storm on wimpish prayers, speaking in tongues with his ten-year-old and the incomparable joy of learning to commune with God.
4. Christian Paralympian Karé Adenegan: ‘Everything I do revolves around my faith’
Ahead of her appearance at the Paris Paralympics, the wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan spoke to us about her need for speed and what sport has taught her about identity in Christ. This interview was published in our summer sport special, in conjunction with Christians in Sport. See more articles on this theme here.
5. Rico Tice: ‘I didn’t leave the Church of England. It left me’
The Christianity Explored founder opens up about his psychological wounds, the reason he exited the Church of England and why, when it comes to equipping the Church for evangelism, he’s more confident than ever
6. Acclaimed novelist Marilynne Robinson on Reading Genesis, imagining heaven and (not) insulting God
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author says she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume
The actor-turned-agent has represented some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including John Boyega (Star Wars) and Leticia Wright (Black Panther). But his life’s message isn’t about glitz. It’s about God. And it was great to see Femi’s work recognised at this year’s Premier Gospel Awards.
8. Debra & Josh Green: Faith, family and spiritual warfare
Debra Green OBE was planting churches, preaching and pioneering social action work when few female leaders were moving in those spaces. Ahead of Mother’s Day, she was joined by son, Josh Green, who leads youth ministry for 24-7 Prayer, to discuss prodigal sons, working in ministry and what happened when the police arrived on their doorstep.
The former Australian prime minister on the importance of finding your identity in Christ and why he doesn’t care about his political legacy.
10. Dr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
This is a story about 47 words that changed Dr Aaron Edwards’ life and career, potentially forever: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer see the severity of this [because] they’re busy apologising for their apparently barbaric homophobia, whether or not it’s true. This *is* a ‘Gospel issue’, by the way. If sin is no longer sin, we no longer need a Saviour.” The offending post on Twitter (now X) went viral within minutes, and among those who objected were his employers, a Methodist Bible college, who told the lecturer to take it down. When Edwards refused, he was suspended and ultimately sacked. In this interview, the theology lecturer explains why he still stands by the post that cost him his job.
You can also hear all of the above conversations (and many more) on The Profile podcast. Listen now on Premier Plus or wherever you get your podcasts from
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