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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 93 - Jon Woodhouse

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 rank of Major General as Chaplain General to her Majesty’s land forces in 2008 and in this podcast shares some of his memories and thoughts on his amazing career to date. Jon also explains what a Companion of the Order of the Bath is, awarded in the 2014 Birthday Honours. Why was he piped off board when docking at the most southerly Anglican Church in the world? Jon shares his Christian faith in a way that you will be glad you listened.

Hello to Prof Pat Pending

The Story Behind Off Grid Christianity.

Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church…whether they attend one or not!

Those 5 Starter Questions and Christian Hero.

This shortened episode features the 5 questions I ask every guest at the start of every podcast. I finish every episode by asking them who their christian hero is. The former BBC NI Political commentator and all round good egg Martina Purdy, turns the table and asks me the questions. Many have asked what my answers would be so here they are!

Meet Your Host

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Martin Purnell

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 Access Radio is excited to bring that to fruition, through this regular podcast.

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