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This podcast has
195 episodes
Explicit
No
Date created
2022/07/21
Latest episode
2026/09/25
Average duration
63 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
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 – Episode 184 – David Pitts
2026/09/25
David has a gift in problem solving but in the business world. He has worked for large multinationals to smaller charities. He was the lead author for the world’s first full surgical curriculum published in 2005. How did David become so heavily involved in training people especially surgeons? Why did he start his own company […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode183 – A Road Trip To Sicily Special
2026/09/18
with Martin Scott who is a returning guest. Martin explains why he and his wife Gayle, took 6 months out to go to Sicily via road. What did they learn about the island? What did they learn about the people and the culture? Why did they do such a road trip in the first place […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 182 – Ricky McAddock
2026/09/11
Ricky is the co-founder and CEO of Street Connect. Ricky and his wife Julie launched Street Connect in 2014. It’s aim is to support people battling addiction and related issues. He is a believer to inspire faith-led action and courageous leadership. His book His Story – From The Depths Of Addiction To A Movement Of […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 181 – Stuart Pascall
2026/09/04
Stuart is known for being a Christian speaker (Spring Harvest, Saltmine Trust), trainer, pastor and bible college teacher plus working alongside various charities around the world. He also stepped away from work for 6 years to become a house husband but why? What has he learned to date about Church? We had so many topics […]
Off Grid Christianity – Classic Final Episode For The Summer Break – Ke’Erron (proper uploaded version)
2026/08/28
Ke’Erron was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He is a Worship Pastor and has just released his first album Anything Can Happen- Live, on the Integrity Music label. Why did he move to Houston, Texas? What was his early childhood years like in the West Indies? What was it like to be told that he […]
Off Grid Christianity – Another Classic Episode For The Summer Break – Martin Fair
2026/08/21
Do you need encouraging? Please listen to today’s guest. Martin discusses his church’s operation called Havilah. Why did this simple idea eventually get recognition with A Queen’s Award For Voluntary Services? How do you support people in the community with mental health issues and drug addiction? I had a few topics to discuss with Martin […]
Off Grid Christianity – Another Classic Episode For This Summer – Christian Cryder
2026/08/14
Why would you want to become a minister, only to move half way across the USA to start a new Church and then buy a brewery? Yes, buy a brewery! In this absorbing podcast, Christian shares what it was like to see his parents get divorced and spend time with his Grandparents in another city […]
Off Grid Christianity – Another Classic Episode For This Summer Break – Iwan Russell-Jones
2026/08/07
Iwan used to be a BBC producer based in Cardiff having studied Theology at Oxford University. Prior to this he was in a Christian Rock Band. He later taught at Regent College in Vancouver. In this absorbing episode, Iwan discusses what Liberation Theology is, who The Levellers were and what he would do if I […]
Off Grid Christianity -Another Classic Episode For this Summer Break – Ian and Pauline Bothwell
2026/07/31
Where were you on April 10th, 1987? This was the day I met Ian and Pauline from Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland. Why did they bring a mini-bus full of young adults to England? Over 35 years later, I am able to re-unite with this couple who had a profound effect on my life. What is Crossfire […]
Off Grid Christianity – Another Classic Episode For The Summer Break – Andy Robinson
2026/07/24
Until 2022, Andy was the pastor at a thriving Oxford Baptist Church but then resigns to go into other areas of ministry. How do you know when God is calling you elsewhere? What’s it like to pastor a church only to tell them that you are gay but celibate? What’s the difference between same sex […]
Off Grid Christianity – Another Classic Episode For The Summer Break – Ann Widdecombe. Since the extremely sad news of her death last week, the police are treating it as a murder investigation. It was a privilege to have Ann as a guest.
2026/07/17
In this episode, the former MP and MEP, Ann Widdecombe talks about her faith and much, much more. She discusses her late brother the vicar and evangelical Malcolm Widdecombe and what he thought of her leaving the C of E to become a Catholic. How do you deal with the press when they make up […]
Off Grid Christianity – Classic Episodes For The Summer Break – Jon Woodhouse –
2026/07/10
The next season of OGC will commence from Friday 4th September. However, during our summer break, there will be another chance to hear classic episodes from 180 podcasts! What was it like to be a chaplain in the British Army and part of the invasion force of Iraq in 2003? Jon was promoted to the […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 180 – Andrew Graystone
2026/07/03
Another podcast where we both had prior ideas but yet again, we ended up with one of the most powerful and challenging episodes. Andrew was part of the BBC development executive for 8 years. His writing skills include contributions to The Guardian and Private Eye. One of his books, Bleeding For Jesus, was the basis […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 179 – Special Episode – What Does Global Slavery Look Like Today?
2026/06/26
What is the difference between slavery, human trafficking and human smuggling? Why do big sporting events see an increase in trafficking? Our returning guest Anna Townsend is the chair of trustees for the charity Women Without Roofs – Nepal. Anna explains why Nepal has a high rate of human trafficking and the difficulties many families […]
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 178 – Cameron Collington
2026/06/19
Originally from Scotland, Cameron is now firmly ensconced in Shepherd’s Bush, London as the vicar of St. Simon’s. How did he adapt from life north of the border to life in inner city London? What was his role at Holy Trinity, Brompton and why has it got such a glowing reputation? Why does his church […]