Preach Interviews

Explore compelling interviews and listen to voices from across the spectrum of church life.
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Tom Wright

Preston Perry

Preston Perry shares his journey of faith, bold apologetics and practical insights for engaging non-believers with truth and love, as in his book How to Tell the Truth (Hodder & Stoughton, 2024).

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell

In this powerfully insightful interview, Charmaine Yip engages the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell about preaching, foundations of faith, lino printing and his new book, P is for Pilgrim.

Alister McGrath

Peter and Alister discuss his book, Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity, which Alister jointly compiled and edited with Denis Alexander.

Alister says, 'One of the major themes that keeps coming up is ‘we came to Christianity because of this remarkable figure at its centre.’'

Chris Wright

This not-to-be-missed conversation will get you thinking afresh on mission, the necessity to preach the breadth of the Bible, and our participation in God’s story. It includes Chris' keys to preaching the whole of the Bible across Seven Acts. Be challenged and encouraged today as you join Chris and unpack God’s sending of Jesus and Jesus’ sending of us.

Bishop Jill Duff

Bishop Jill shocked her non-Christian mother by becoming a Christian at 11 years old and went on to become the thirteenth woman ordained as a bishop in the Church of England. Join Rt Rev Dr Bishop Jill Duff discussing Spirit-led preaching, women in ministry and her first book, Lighting the Beacons.

Phil Moore

Jonny Campbell - Alpha UK

Chris Gillies

In this encouraging and helpful interview, Peter Crumpler chats to Chris Gillies about his new book On the Way to Work. They discuss the importance and vocation of Christians at work in the world and how to encourage these Christians.

Cole Arthur Riley

Charmaine Yip and Cole discuss her new book Black Liturgies, a space where black words of dignity, lament, rage and rest are curated and integrated with liberating spirituality.

She is also author of NYT bestseller This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us.

Bishop Rosemarie Mallet

Join Bishop Mallett discussing the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation and her childhood experiences.

She also shares on the importance of preaching on racism and justice, the weaponising of Scripture and the need to encounter God.

Rev Dr Helen Paynter

Domestic Violence in the church:
What prevalence does domestic violence have in the church?
How can you shape a church culture that gives voice to victims of domestic abuse?
WARNING: Includes details on disturbing sexual violence in the Bible. (18:00)

Sam Wells

In this interview, Rev Dr Sam Wells discusses the art of preaching with Peter Crumpler, sharing insights from his book How to Preach: Times, Seasons, Texts, and Contexts (Canterbury Press, 2023).

Jacqui Parkinson

Krish Kandiah

In this interview, Charmaine Yip sits down with Krish Kandiah to discuss some important and thought-provoking topics. An insightful conversation on faith, justice and how we can make a difference in our communities.

Bob Hartman

Do you want to improve how you tell Bible stories as you preach? Join Bob Hartman as he expertly unpacks the art of storytelling Scripture.

A former minister, Bob is also the author of the Bible App for Kids. This interview was carried out by Rev Peter Crumpler

Tyler Staton

Delightful and risky prayer:
Do we expect prayer to work?
What happens when we pray?
What about unanswered prayer?

Tyler tackles these tough questions with grace and understanding, opening up a deeper understanding of God's invitation to each of us.