016 Grandma to 8000 Children. The Irene Gleeson Interview
In 1991 Irene Gleeson sold her home, flew to Uganda, towed a caravan to the war zone of Kitgum and began to teach war-traumatised children under a mango tree. Sadly, Irene passed away in July 2013. But not before leaving behind a remarkable legacy.
015 The Man with the Message: The Eugene Peterson Interview
He's spent five decades providing spiritual guidance to a worldwide audience through his 30-plus books. Best known for his paraphrase of the Bible called The Message (read today by over 10 million people), here Eugene Peterson shares his life story and the spiritual practices that nourish him most.
A 4-Part Conversation on Resurrection Year
If you haven't discovered it yet, FaithVillage.com is a neat social space offering a wide variety of online fun catering to all manner of interests. FaithVillage's Senior Editor Brad Russell recently interviewed me about Resurrection Year. Through this series of short video discussions, a lot of Merryn's and my story comes out.
014 The Gloria Gaynor Interview [Podcast]
She's sung for popes, presidents and princesses, and is the voice behind one of the most anthemic songs in history. Thirty albums later, still has one of the most powerful voices in the business. Her name is Gloria Gaynor, and in this interview you will hear her story.
013 The Day I Met Biniyam [Podcast]
He lives in a one room shack in Ethiopia. He sleeps on a lino mat on the floor, pushes a cart for pocket money when he's not at school, loves soccer and wants to be singer. He is 17 year old Biniyam and in this podcast you're going to meet him.
Poverty and Beauty. My Trip to Ethiopia in 34 Pictures
Yes, Ethiopia has its poverty. But it also has immense beauty. I saw both aspects when I visited to see the work of Food for the Hungry. In this short photo essay I hope you'll see how important child sponsorship is to combating the poverty, and how rich the Ethiopians are in beauty.
012 Your Resurrection Year Stories [Podcast/Video]
Since its release four weeks ago, I've been receiving emails almost every day from readers telling me how Resurrection Year has changed their lives. In this video and podcast you will hear some of these touching stories.
Resurrection Year Reviews
Reviews are quickly coming in for Resurrection Year. On this page you'll find links to key print and blog articles about the book, plus radio and TV interviews. Do add your own review of the book too!
011 Being Heard in a Secular World [Podcast/Video]
In this video and podcast I outline the four commitments that drove the Open House radio show I and the Hope Media team created in 2006 to engage 'spiritual but not religious' people. If you're interested in communicating faith to a secular world, these four ideas might help you too.
010 The Wisdom of Staying Home. An Interview with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove [Podcast]
In a world where travel is affordable, jobs are disposable and overseas friends are just a mouse-click away, it’s easy to become lured by the greener grass of 'elsewhere'. According to Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, all this moving means we’re missing out on one of God’s best gifts.