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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 162 – Special Podcast – Forgiveness And How To Forgive.
With Sara Hall. Sara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sara diagnoses and treats mental health disorders and is based in a Christian counselling centre in Oklahoma, USA. In episode 149, Sara discussed the sexual abuse she suffered, when aged 13, by an adult woman. Then there was the subsequent aftermath for her from the unsupportive family. In episode 149, forgiveness was briefly mentioned. It was agreed that a special podcast would be ideal to discuss further. This podcast is to encourage all listeners about this subject. Sara has a very simple yet loving way in explaining various processes for forgiveness. Sara also explores the myths and bad teaching, shared mainly from the pulpit, on how to forgive. Why are their ideas are flawed from scriptural and psychological viewpoints? Sara shares more about the traumatic time she had to endure and how she was let down by other ‘leaders’. How would she deal with another encounter? This isn’t just someone talking about forgiveness as if it was a school subject taught from a text book. Forgiveness is discussed by someone who has been there but more importantly has survived and is now helping others. An incredible lady.
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
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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