Off Grid Christianity
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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Show overview
Off Grid Christianity has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 199 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 56 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Access Radio.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 199 episodesOff Grid Christianity – Episode 179 – Special Episode – What Does Global Slavery Look Like Today?
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 178 – Cameron Collington
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 177 – Jackie Mouradian
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 176 – Rob Parsons
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 175 – Xanna Stuart
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 174 – Dr Shola Oladipo
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 173 – Anna Townsend
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 172 – Special Podcast – Abortion, A Guide Through The Facts.
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 171 – David Oliver
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 170 – Alan West
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 169 – Colin Saunders
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 168 – Easter Special Week Two – Psalm 23 And Its Relevance To Easter
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, […]
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 […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 165 – Sam Ward
Sam is the UK CEO of The Message Trust. He was previously their Director of Ministry for 6 years. As you will hear, Sam is passionate about urban mission. How do you go about this in daily life? What is The Message Trust? Sam was also the Eden network director. What is Eden Network? Why […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 164 – Helen Fernandes
Helen started her adult working life in the east end of London as a youth work intern in 2009. Helen then went to university and eventually became a maths teacher. She taught at an Oasis Academy in London. Eventually Helen became pastor at Royal Docks church as well as being the CEO of West Silvertown […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 163 – David and Jill Hines
David and Jill are pioneer mission leaders in South Belfast, Northern Ireland. The husband and wife team have been commissioned by the Methodist church to pioneer a culturally relevant mission. Their base is a Methodist church that has plenty of history but without a congregation. The church building could easily have been sold as it […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 162 – Special Podcast – Forgiveness And How To Forgive.
With Sara Hall. Sara diagnoses and treats mental health disorders and is based in a Christian counselling centre in Oklahoma, USA. In episode 149, Sara discussed the sexual abuse she suffered, when aged 13, by an adult woman. Then there was the subsequent aftermath for her from the unsupportive family. In episode 149, forgiveness was […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 161 – Chip Kendall
Chip is more than just a singer, songwriter, communicator and evangelist. Originally from USA, he is now firmly based in Manchester, UK. I first met our guest in the last century! Chip was in the Bandwithnoname. A great name and a very hard working one as well. Chip then became a presenter for God TV. […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 160 – Dave Pope
Today’s special guest has been such a big influence on me, so you can blame him! Dave founded the Saltmine Trust and later Flame Trust. He also helped found Spring Harvest. Together with a couple of other pioneers, Ian Coffey and Doug Barnett, they launched the very influential Dirty Hands tour in the mid 80s. […]