Off Grid Christianity
Off Grid Christianity
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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.
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 175 – Xanna Stuart
Xanna is an accredited life coach specialising in ADHD and Autism. She knows this subjects professionally and personally as Xanna has ADHD herself. One of her two children has AUDHD (ADHD and Autism). What exactly are ADHD and Autism? What are the signs? What are the positives of having these conditions? How did she cope […]
May 29
57 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 174 – Dr Shola Oladipo
Shola is a researcher, dietician, speaker, lecturer and health advocate. She is the CEO of Food For Purpose – Eating, Living, Serving Purposefully. Shola is also a Dr in Philosophy and is a pastor herself. Shola explains in such a warm and loving way why leaders of congregations should know more about food and of […]
May 22
1 hr 4 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 173 – Anna Townsend
Anna is a published author of several books with titles such as The Oxymoronic God, Who Am I, Destination Transformation, and in 2025 saw the release of Our Sisters. This book is about Christian women facing persecution and violence in Pakistan. Why is her blog called Dislocated Christians? What’s it like being a military wife […]
May 15
56 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 172 – Special Podcast – Abortion, A Guide Through The Facts.
A returning guest from episode 156, Dr Mark Houghton was a GP in Sheffield and with 2 female co-authors wrote Pregnancy And Abortion – A Practical Guide To Making Decisions. This episode is not a ‘Bible Bashing’ exercise nor is it to pour guilt, scorn, shame etc on anyone who wants to listen and learn […]
May 8
50 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 171 – David Oliver
David has just had his latest book published (over 15 titles so far) and is an inspiring and impacting speaker. He has worked for many churches and organisations including Focus On The Family, New Wine, Spring Harvest, Care For The Family and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Why did he write his latest recently released […]
May 1
1 hr 3 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 170 – Alan West
You know that old saying, ‘Never meet your heroes’? Alan is one of them and, yet again for me, completely kicks the old saying out of the stadium! For several years, I have been hoping to meet Alan let alone interview him. Why? Well, when I was a young teenager, I would regularly go and […]
Apr 24
55 min
Off  Grid Christianity – Episode 169 – Colin Saunders
Colin has been at the forefront of some very important UK Christian ministries. He has a printing background, which included the legendary Buzz magazine and was with Peter Meadows when launching Spring Harvest. Colin has been on the board for Luis Palau, Spurgeon’s College and was secretary at Evangelical Alliance. Why did he think that […]
Apr 17
56 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 168 – Easter Special Week Two – Psalm 23 And Its Relevance To Easter
With Jeannie Kendall. A mini podcast episode delving into Psalm23 and why so many Christians read this Psalm over Easter but why? What can we learn from it? What was the writer trying to convey? What was the context? What about sheep, shepherding, lying down in pastures and walking through certain valleys, what do they […]
Apr 10
35 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 167 – Easter Special Week One- Preston Sharpe
As it is Easter, I am repeating last year’s special podcast as it is so good! 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, […]
Apr 3
1 hr 9 min
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 166 – David McCauley
Today’s guest wrote a recently published book with the great title You Don’t Know Sheep: An Unconventional Field Guide For Today’s Faith Leaders. Why did David write this book and what did he learn from studying sheep? Where did he study the sheep? The answer might well surprise you! If the book cover alone doesn’t […]
Mar 27
55 min
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