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Tim Keller (1950-2023): The much-loved pastor gives one of his final interviews

The much loved pastor and author Tim Keller has died. The 72 year old was best known for writing modern Christian classics such as The Reason for God and pastoring Redeemer Church in New York City. In his tribute for premierchristianity.com, the British author Krish Kandiah described Keller as, "A gifted preacher, apologist, church planter, pastor, academic, evangelist, best-selling author, and a global statesman with entrepreneurial vision." This conversation between Keller and Premier's Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson is one of the last interviews he ever gave - recorded just a few months ago. In it, they discuss Tim's cancer diagnosis, his prayer life and his hopes and fears for the future of the Church.

 

Read this interview at premierchristianity.com, along with more tributes.

 

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Leadership special: Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts on ’Journeying with leadership teams to see change’

Andy Peck talks to two directors of The Lead Academy, Martin Williams and Rachel Roberts about the work of the charity in working with church leadership teams over a two-year period. What plans can you execute in two years? Why do teams find this so valuable, and how do you discern whether this programme is for you? 

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Prof John Swinton: A new theology of friendship, healing and mental health

Recorded live at Spring Harvest, this episode features highly respected theologian and minister in the Church of Scotland Professor John Swinton in conversation with Premier's Justin Brierley. The pair discuss John's journey from growing up as a child in a religious household to his time working as a nurse with people facing mental health challenges. The interview also delves into John's groundbreaking research on the theology of friendship and its transformative potential for individuals with mental health challenges. With compelling stories of breaking down barriers and cultivating genuine friendships within church communities, John argues for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to mental health within the church. He also talks about the meaning behind Jesus' healing miracles, the current mental health crisis among young people, and how the church can offer support by creating communities where people are truly present and missed when they're not there.

 

This interview was recorded live at Spring Harvest

 

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Leadership special: Dallas Willard on how God is with you in your daily work

Andy Peck talks to Dallas Willard (1935-2013) about his book 'Personal Religion, Public Reality? Towards a Knowledge of Faith'. Dallas Willard was valued as a key thinker on spiritual formation, offering fresh biblical insights into personal change. They discuss how Dallas' understanding of Jesus teaching on the kingdom of God is the foundation of the book and a key idea for Christians in leadership, wherever God has called them to be. 

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Rick Warren: How the megachurch leader changed his mind on women in ministry

The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’. The pair also discuss why Warren has mixed feelings about the term 'Pro-life', his theory on church growth and how he's ensuring everyone on earth has access to a Bible by the year 2033. 

 

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Leadership special: Dave Roberts on ’God’s call to plant a distinctive church in the ’Bible belt

Andy Peck talks to Dave Roberts, author, editor and publisher who now pastors The Gather Collective, a church in Eastbourne.  They talk about why Eastbourne, a town with many churches, needed another on; why he switched from writing to pastoring close to retirement and how he compares the revival in Toronto back in the 90s with more recent 'outpourings'.

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Bishop of Croydon Rosemarie Mallett: Striving for a just and inclusive church

It's twelve months since Dr Rosemarie Mallett was appointed Bishop of Croydon. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Megan Cornwell, Dr Mallett describes her early life growing up in Barbados and subsequent experiences of racism when she moved to the UK at the age of seven. "It was pointed out to me that my colour was a problem, because I was black." With her wider family also experiencing prejudice, Rosemarie became more politically aware and involved in fighting for racial justice. In discussing her Christian faith and decision to become ordained, she also shares her struggle with the Church of England as an institution, due to its history of involvement in colonialism, imperialism, and chattel slavery. Ultimately, she decided to play a role in repairing the breach and contributing to a more just and inclusive church. Speaking ahead of the 75th anniversary of Windrush, Rosemarie also reflects on the resilience and contributions of those who came to the UK with hope and expectation, despite facing racism and marginalisation. She acknowledges that there is still work to be done in addressing the ongoing injustices faced by this generation and their descendants.

 

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Lord Charles Moore: The former Telegraph editor on King Charles, Boris Johnson and becoming Catholic

The Eton-educated authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher, whose full title is Baron Moore of Etchingham, knows his way around the British establishment. National newspaper editors like Charles Moore are widely regarded as wielding immense power. But Moore says he wasn’t conscious of that during his tenures at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Lord Moore comments on the religious nature of the upcoming coronation, reveals how he broke the story about the Archbishop of Canterbury's real father and shares his own journey from Anglican to Catholic. 

 

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Leadership special: Tim Reynolds on ’reaching Wales for Christ’

Andy Peck talks to Tim Rowlands who is the newly appointed Leader of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales . They talk about how he was a 'pastor's kid' who fell in love with church; his love of music as a classically trained musician, his extensive experience in local and national politics, and the challenge of reaching Wales with the Gospel. 

 

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Leadership special: Os Guinness on the special ’God moments’ leading non believers to seek after God

Andy Peck talks to Os Guinness whose latest book, Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life celebrates 50 years of publishing, and tells the stories of 10 well known authors who have sought God following unexpected moments. These include C.S. Lewis, W.H. Auden and Malcolm Muggeridge. They also reflect on what Christian leadership is and how we can all play our part. 

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