The Reach Podcast

He likes chocolate from the freezer, he’s got a dog called Hope which sometimes proves awkward. He favours the cheaper option of eating at home and he believes that beauty comes out of brokeness. He’s President and co-founder of Kintsugi Hope. Have a listen to his story.

He likes yellow squishes and he’s convinced Tim Houghton Vanilla coffee (not latte) will change your life and he thinks Miller and Carter is overrated but likes Hungry Horse. He’s the author of Parallel Faith, one of the best books on evangelism and discipleship I’ve read. You will be inspired as you listen.

He likes chocolate mouse as a starter but he hates coffee. His wife thinks he’s weird and he has over 200 Rugby books. He is formerly Senior Minister at All Souls, Langham Place, and now he is full time with Christianity Explored and this podcast he offers some great tips for helping people explore Jesus.

He likes pork pies with Babybels and he has his top 50 films on DVD lined up on his wall at home. Why have either when you can have both is his philosophy and he’s the visionary behind the Eternal wall of answered prayer. Listen and be inspired as I chat to former Leicester City football chaplain Richard Gamble.

She likes her cheese with Marmite, She loves community mapping and she sees dandelions in a whole new light. Be inspired as I chat to Sammy Jordan from Hope for Every Home, part of Hope Together.

He’s a fan of Seared Scallops closely followed by Crème Brûlée. He adopts a calorie to money ratio approach to snacks. He has successfully completed the Pepsi challenge on the cross-channel ferry. Mark is Mission Champion at The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and on this podcast we talk about fruitfulness on our frontline.

She likes chocolate flavoured crisps but can’t stand beetroot. She’s a podcaster and coach and British Asian and former Hindu. Hear Rani’s story and learn how we can journey with other people from different faiths.

He likes a cheese I’ve never heard of and he thinks someone needs it make chocolate crisps! With around 120 nationalities, Mark Ryan is the Senior Pastor of Kensington Temple, one of the most multicultural churches in the UK. I love chatting about making disciples of all nations.

She oscillates between “entrée” and dessert. She drops a bombshell about Australian Cadbury’s chocolate and she’s done a PHD in hearing God’s voice. She is passionate about helping the church hear God’s voice.

He’s a proud Bradfordian and goes by the name of JonnyBoy. He’s the founder of Christians Against Poverty and in this podcast John Kirkby is honest about his own weaknesses in faith sharing as he introduces a brand new app to help us share life, share faith and share Jesus.

He’s passionate about Wales, and he’s convinced that tea and toast and other pairings are God’s plan! He’s the author of the Bible course and he is passionate about the Bible as the greatest missional tool we have

He likes posh cheese sandwiches with the occasional bringing out of the silver tea pot. He is former National Director of YWAM and he helped start March for Jesus. He is a legend of a missiologist and evangelist and it was a joy to chat together.

She is a massive fan of chocolate but only in small amounts, she’s a tea drinking coffee lover and she gets very excited about research and how it can help us in reaching those who don’t Jesus

He prefers Pomegranate over sweets. He’s partial to a cheese that’s stored in a cave and he isn’t good at staying still. He’s Elim’s Director of Training and Principal of Regents Theology College and in this inspiring episode we talk Discipleship and leaders.

By his own admission, he’s not very exotic and his lips turn blue when he eats ready salted crisps! He’s one of the UK’s leading worship leaders but behind this he is a revivalist who wants people to meet Jesus. Have a listen to this amazing chat about the power of the Spirit.

He’s only got one pudding he likes. He’s the former Director of Youth for Christ and Hope together and in this podcast we talk about entrepreneurial gospel leaders. With inspirational stories and tips, it’s well worth a listen.

She loves Caerphilly cheese and she has a very interesting reason for not liking tea. She is a local church Pastor and the National lead for Elim churches on prayer. You will be encouraged,

They are both Liverpool fans. They are both leaders of City Church Cardiff. They are both passionate about Social Justice and they co-chair The ELim Justice Forum.

He’s a strength 4 cheddar man and he told me a cheeky little thing I didn’t know about Indiana Jones. Ben Jack is a DJ, Evangelist and heads up the evangelists network called Advance.

She likes Brie and fruit straight from the fridge and she had a crush on Dr Zhivago. She’s on the planning team and speaking team at Spring Harvest as well as being on the leadership team of a large church in Manchester. She is the founding Director of Redeeming our Communities (ROC). Debra definite is worth a listen on all things community engagement.

He’s Pre-lactarian in this tea. He likes the thought of dunking crisps in melted chocolate. He’s the Executive Vice President of CFAN and he has some truly remarkable stories to tell. You will be inspired.

He likes smoked cheese on toast and to his friends he’s known as “Wazza”. He’s the CEO of Sports Chaplaincy UK and the Chair of Sports Chaplaincy Global Association and in this podcast we unpacks “Wazza’s” heart for the church in the sporting community.

He’s called the Balding Bishop, he wears a lot of hats (nothing to do with the bald bit) and he’s a man who won’t be tied down on his crisp choice (although I did manage to). He has a breadth and depth of knowledge in evangelism, due in no small way to a rich and varied involvement across the UK’s churches. He has some pearls and principles which he shares in this brilliant podcast.

He fuses natural yoghurt with blueberry yoghurt and I am sure he said he likes Dairylea as a pudding. Tim Alford shares some nuggets that may challenge you but will inspire you. Tim is Director of LimitlessElim’s youth ministry and author of Leadership 101 book as well leader of the amazing Limitless festival

Discover what his go to daily lunch is as Carl Beech of Edge ministries talks about reaching forgotten people in forgotten places. Carl’s heart for the poor consumes his thinking and his actions. Challenging as well as inspiring.

We talked films and tubs of ice-cream as well as how nearly 1 million people indicated they followed Jesus through online evangelism by the Palau organisation.

Just how does Nicky Gumbel like to drink Cocoa Cola? And it seems that his favourite type of food is “the cheaper the better”. Listen to this inspirational podcast with stories of people going from Atheist to planting churches in 10 years.

Head of mission to young adults at The Evangelical Alliance talks cheese vehicles, crocheted angels and what it means to be a story bearer. Fun and engaging you will be inspired about your own story,

Paul Hudson was a local church Pastor before becoming Elim’s International Missions Director. Now serving as Regional Leader for the North East and Midlands regions in Elim, he shares his wisdom about cheese, crisps, “slow kindness” and how God is moving around the world in the Healthy Maybes.

How do we engage with those in our communities who are elderly? Listen to Carl Knightly Chief Executive of Faith in Later Life. I found this inspiring and challenging but really helpful in understanding how we must and can communicate the gospel to those who often experience real loneliness.

So what does one of the world’s leading communicators of the gospel, international evangelist J. John do in lockdown when his dairy is suddenly cancelled. Be inspired as he shares some stories and thoughts on evangelism.

As one of the nation’s leading Evangelists Mark Ritchie’s unique style takes him into places that many of us would run a mile from. How did he end up at the Edinburgh Fringe? Hear him tell that story in this fun and inspirational podcast

Amy is one of the leading Apologist in the world and brings a unique insight into where the work of the Holy Spirit connects with the work of the mind. We also chatted about the church can get better with releasing women in ministry.

So what exactly is “Glocal”? Listen to Mark chat with his mate, fellow Elim Minister Iain Hesketh who is Elim’s International Missions Director.

With increased online engagement Oliver Raper European Director of Christian Vision shares the brilliant resources they have to help our churches see people come to Christ online.

When Leon told me about “the row behind the back row” I loved it. Find out what he said in this engaging and helpful Podcast about church online and a church where people who don’t know Jesus are happy to engage

Founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, Phil Cooke has produced media programming in more than 60 countries. He’s produced many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history, and his newest book is, “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for your Church, your Ministry, and You.” He's been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.”

Gavin is CEO of The Evangelical Alliance and Chair of Spring Harvest and Anne is associate Pastor of a local church. They both speak nationally and have authored numerous books. You will definitely catch their passion for those who don’t know Jesus if you listen to this podcast.

Chris Cartwright is the General Superintendent of Elim Pentecostal Churches and is carrying some Priorities that God has laid on his heart for Elim. As we enter a time of advance Chris unpacks what that might look like as we develop Elim's National Evangelism Vision.

With over 40 years in full-time evangelism Rev Gary Gibbs has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Gary is Director of REACH, Elim’s church planting and evangelism department.

He’s a bit giddy and excited is Elim’s National Evangelist Rev. Mark Greenwood. Full of enthusiasm and passion this trailer will give you a quick heads-up of what’s in store as he briefly introduces you to Elim’s very own Nev.