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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 138- Sarah Nicholson

Sarah is an author. Her first book In Search Of Lost Glitter was published last year. How cathartic was it for Sarah to write this book which explains how she found her husband of 16 years dead? Sarah had only just returned to their home having popped out for a few minutes. How does her mental health affect your day to day living 15 years later? What about her own Christian faith? What is Sarah’s hope for the future? How would she describe bereavement then and now? It was a privilege to have Sarah as a guest with her warmth and humour throughout this podcast. This episode provides not only an answer to the above questions and more but also encouragement to every listener.

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

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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.

In August 2025, Martin was interviewed by Randy Morocco of the USA for his Facebook page. Randy wanted to know more about the Off Grid Christianity podcasts plus a bit more about Martin. What has he learned from over 100 episodes and what are Martin’s favourites? Have any recordings not been released? A copy of this podcast can be found here.

Off Grid Christianity – Episode 136 – Special Edition –

 

 

Martin was interviewed by Roger Jones which was broadcast Wednesday 5th March 2025 on www.brumsideradio.com broadcasting worldwide; on DAB and also on a smart speaker. You will also be able to access it afterwards on his website www.cmm.org.uk under Heart and Soul or use this link…

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