Detail of some of the great things God has done in enabling Norman to pioneer Christian and Community Radio on Merseyside, UK.

Detail of some of the great things God has done in enabling Norman to pioneer Christian and Community Radio on Merseyside, UK.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

A "hot off the press" phone interview with Paul Calvert, a Christian journalist living in Bethlehem and friend of Flame CCR. Paul talks about how life is for him and his local friends at present.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way money can be saved in household bills. A Christmas flavour - and suggestion "keep your money in your wallet, do not overspend"

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way money can be saved in household bills.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way money can be saves on energy costs. 

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Lisa adds to her drive home programme phone interviews with Jennifer Nevill in Stoke (Flame's Middle East news source) and with Paul Calvert  in Bethlehem (who provides interviews from Palestine and Israel. The programme ends with a prayer for Israel and Palestine from the Bishops of Blackburn and of Lancaster, UK.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works.  Christina is a new volunteer at CAP and she talks about her NHS work, marriage, severe illness and children. 

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works. They talk about information in the CAP Annual Report.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

15 mins talk and music on the topic "???" from Psalm 134.  This is the last song of ascent. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry

Lisa adds to her drive home programme a phone interviews with Jennifer Nevill in Stoke (Flame's Middle East news source) and with Netanel, a friend of the Flame team who runs  the RIGHTEOUS FOUNDATION in Jerusalem.

15 mins talk and music on the topic "???" from Psalm 131.  As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works. She adds details about the CAP Life Skills course.

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works. She adds details about the CAP Life Skills course.

15 mins talk and music on the topic "??l" from Psalm 132. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "???" from Psalm 132. This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "I have calmed and quietened my soul" from Psalm 131. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "I have calmed and quietened my soul" from Psalm 131. This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Out of the depths" from Psalm 130. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "They have afflicted me from my youth" from Psalm 129. This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "They have afflicted me from my youth" from Psalm 129. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord" from Psalm 128. This is part 1 of 4. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord" from Psalm 128. This is part 2 of 4. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord" from Psalm 128. This is part 3 of 4. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord" from Psalm 128. This is part 4 of 4. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Unless the Lord builds the house" from Psalm 129. This is part 1 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Unless the Lord builds the house" from Psalm 129. This is part 2 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Unless the Lord builds the house" from Psalm 127, This is part 3 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Restore our fortunes, O Lord" from Psalm 126. This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Restore our fortunes, O Lord" from Psalm 126. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "The Lord surrounds his people" from Psalm 125.  As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Our help is in the Lord" from Psalm 124  As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Looking to the Lord in the day of contempt" from Psalm 123  This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Restore our fortunes, O Lord" from Psalm 123. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Jerusalem the joyful" from Psalm 122. This is part 1 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Jerusalem the joyful" from Psalm 122. This is part 2 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Jerusalem the joyful" from Psalm 122. This is part 3 of 3. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

15 mins talk and music on the topic "Lift up your eyes" from Psalm 121. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "A godly man in an ungodly world" from Psalm 120. This is part 1 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

15 mins talk and music on the topic "A godly man in an ungodly world" from Psalm 120. This is part 2 of 2. As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

A series of 15 mins talks and music on the  Songs of Ascents, Psalms 120 to 134.  As broadcast on  Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) www.flameradio.org

Lisa adds to her drive home programme a phone interview with Jennifer Nevill (who has provided Flame with 15 minutes each week of new and Israeli things) and as a bonus some Israeli music from the RIGHTEOUS FOUNDATION in Jerusalem.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

A controversial worldview with a Christian perspective. This time Andrew Harrison joins in with his Christian view on same-sex marriage.

Current affairs and politics, plus a bit of Christianity.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" . THIS IS THE LAST PROGRAMME IN THIS SERIES.

A reading of Shadrach Meshach Lockridge's spirit-inspired sermon delivered in Detroit in 1976 describing the royalty fulfilled by Jesus ... worshiping the "King of Kings" ... a contrast to worshiping a helpless baby in a manger ! If it inspires you then please pass it on. 

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Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works. She adds details about the CAP Life Skills course.

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

A mix of talks (by Trevor Park) and Coronation music to celebrate the occasion.

A mix of talks (by Trevor Park) and Coronation music to celebrate the occasion.

Current affairs and politics, plus a bit of Christianity.

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

www.eurovision.org.uk details David Hathaway's ministry 

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works. She is joined by Moira who was the CAP Centre manager in Wirral.

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about Christians Against Poverty (CAP)  and the need for CAP in current society and the way it works.

All of these talks are based on a book Andrew has written called "The Culmination of All Things" - it is a 500 page analysis of what the whole Bible says about the Last Days., and is obtainable from Amazon. Andrew and Norman sat for hours recording this 16 part series of programmes on "the end times" (for broadcast on FlameCCR)  Andrew says " I appreciated the opportunity of answering Norman's questions about this topic, as well as relating information I have found from many years of research on this topic. Norman also seems to have found a lot of music you will recognise on this theme. We both hope that you are challenged by this topic ... our prayer is that "you will not be left behind" .

Norman Polden (station manager, Flame CCR) takes the opportunity to testify to God's goodness in helping him through sudden traumatic disability in February 2018. King & Country's music track "JOY" echoes in Norman's mind and in this short audio track as he reflects on James 1 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything".Now in January 2023, 5 years on from this traumatic event, Norman is still actively managing Flame CCR and enjoying life at home in Greasby, Wirral.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

A multi-million pound business - but how much do you know about the origin of your football club ? Did you know that 12 of the Premier Football League clubs trace their origins to a church ? These programmes provide researched information back to  the 19th Century and the formulation of the game we now call football. The talks are based on the book "THANK GOD FOR FOOTBALL" available from Amazon and  SPCK and are voiced by the author, Peter Lupson  They were recorded at Flame CCR's Wirral studios and are also broadcast by Premier Radio, UCB and TWR.

Andrew shares something of his testimony and his missionary work in England and in China, where his ministry was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. He also introduces us to his books on the Last Days, and  how they apply to the world today. 

Andrew shares something of his testimony and his missionary work in England and in China, where his ministry was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. He also introduces us to his books on the Last Days, and  how they apply to the world today. 

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on HENRY HEINZ AND HIS  57 VARIETIES. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on WILLIAM COLGATE AND THE BIRTH OF THE BRAND. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on WILLIAM HARTLEY, THE GREATEST NAME IN JAM-MAKING. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on JAMES KRAFT, CHEESE PIONEER. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on THOMAS COOK, TRAVEL PIONEER. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on ANTONY ROSSI *and his Tropicana orange juice). from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

The remarkable stories of seven exception entrepreneurs who founded huge business empires and became world leaders in their fields despite continual setbacks and adversity. In this programme author Peter Lupson reads the chapter on HENRY CROWELL and Quaker Oaks. from his published book "IN GOD's  COMPANY - Christian Giants of Business".

Norman digs through the Flame music library to find some old Christian music, some new Christian music and some blues music. The item borrowed is a book. Melody Joy  provides the new Christian music.

They came again before they went back to Brazil. Five enthusiastic Brazilians joined Lisa again in the Flame broadcasting studio for her live "drive time" programme.  Thanks  Tiago-Henrique, Gabriel, Dyane, Gabrielle and Natalia for a lively time.

Norman digs through the Flame music library to find some old Christian music, some new Christian music and some blues music. The item borrowed is a book. Melody Joy  provides the new Christian music.

Norman digs through the Flame music library to find some old Christian music, some new Christian music and some blues music. The item borrowed is a book. Melody Joy  provides the new Christian music.

Five enthusiastic Brazilians joined Lisa again in the Flame broadcasting studio for her live "drive time" programme.  Thanks  Tiago-Henrique, Gabriel, Dyane, Gabrielle and Natalia for a lively time.

Paul Duckworth is a Liverpool evangelist who travels the world ... Flame CCR caught up with him. 

Five enthusiastic Brazilians joined Lisa in the Flame broadcasting studio for her live "drive time" programme.  Thanks  Tiago-Henrique, Gabriel, Dyane, Gabrielle and Natalia for a lively time.

Jeremy talks honestly about a challenging year involving cancer treatment, and how his faith in God, plus the prayers of friends, got him through. Praise God - he's now enjoying home life and exercise, plus chemotherapy.

Jeremy talks honestly about a challenging year involving cancer treatment, and how his faith in God, plus the prayers of friends, got him through. Praise God - he's got through the surgery and got back home.

Lisa's crive time broadcasts on Flame CCR on Wednesday include telephone interviews with special friends of Lisa. In this Chat Room programme are three of the phone interviews.

Jeremy talks honestly about a challenging year involving cancer treatment, and how his faith in God, plus the prayers of friends, got him through.

The Christian side of the Ukraine war ... from an Englishman resident in Poland for 15 years. No politics but a humanitarian approach with a Christian slant. Broadcasting thanks to New Life Radio Exeter.

The Christian side of the Ukraine war ... from an Englishman resident in Poland for 15 years. No politics but a humanitarian approach with a Christian slant. Broadcasting thanks to New Life Radio Exeter.

Food for thought - in Lent

A controversial worldview with a Christian perspective

Keith Dixon introduces music from the oldest Christian music producer/publishers.

Keith Dixon introduces music from the oldest Christian music producer/publishers.

Food for thought - in Lent

Food for thought - in Lent

The Christian side of the Ukraine war ... from an Englishman resident in Poland for 15 years. No politics but a humanitarian approach with a Christian slant. Broadcasting thanks to New Life Radio Exeter.

Christian missionary work in in Eastern Europe including Ukraine.

Food for thought - in Lent

Kellyann's personal road to faith and her CD and distribution worldwide by Eshed and her track "I say yes" being a gospel / country music favourite in Kentucky, USA.

Music of a Christian genre from Rennatha Bernadin, We are creature, Tiffany Crosby,  Samona, Christiane Dehmer, Pursuing JC,  Seanote, Cristobel Sansano and Sean Ware as broadcast on FlameCCR on medium wave to Merseyside and on www.flameradio.org worldwide.      All provided by Eshed Music & Art who represent and promote musicians and their music from all the genres around the world. 

A collection of musical bits as a tribute to the Lord for an amazing 77 years of life, with more to come we trust.

Music of a Christian genre from Parkes Stewart, Angela Mahon, Cammellio, Leaving Gravity, Lolita Moore, Pursuing JC,  Rilena and Ross Davis as broadcast on FlameCCR on medium wave to Merseyside and on www.flameradio.org worldwide.      All provided by Eshed Music & Art who represent and promote musicians and their music from all the genres around the world. 

Music of a Christian genre from Charmaine & Arleta,  Christina Mae Degazio,  Rilena,  Iryne Rock,  David Vaters,  Samona,  Gwelly Music,  Robert Houk Hitchcock, and A Pocket Full of Wonder as broadcast on FlameCCR on medium wave to Merseyside and on www.flameradio.org worldwide.   All provided by Eshed Music & Art who represent and promote musicians and their music from all the genres around the world. 

Music of a Christian genre from Charmaine & Arleta,  Sean Ware,  Parkes Stewart,  Ellen Quinopez Nuwatt,  Angela Mahon,  Gary D Clark,   The Shadoz,   Samona  and   Sarai Korpacz as broadcast on FlameCCR on medium wave to Merseyside and on www.flameradio.org worldwide.      All provided by Eshed Music & Art who represent and promote musicians and their music from all the genres around the world. 

Norman talks to KellyAnn about her new CD, and other things, and includes samples of all of the great tracks on the album which was created to raise funds for the Liverpool foodbank.

As broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org. Music and chat from Ace Eshed in Lapland (Finland), music published by Eshed Music & Arts.

Mostly Gospel, all uplifting - as broadcast on Flame CCR.

THE LORD HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME, HE'S OPENED DOORS I COULDN'T SEE, SOMETIMES WHEN I AM FEELING LOW, NO-ONE TO CARE NOWHERE TO GO, MY GOD IS REAL, HE ANSWERS MY PRAYERS, HE HAS THE POWER OF THE WORLD IN HIS HANDS  Those words could have been written to encourage people to trust in God at this difficult CoronaVirus time with its "lock-down", But they weren't, they we sung by choir at Springbourne Elim Church in Bournemouth in 1974 and recorded on vinyl. However please take this song as a positive encouragement to life in 2020, and put your trust in God.

A mix of the TryPraying material and music on the topic of prayer - to encourage ths project that is so relevant for ALL people at this CoronaVirus time ... TRY PRAYING. Further details on wwwthereishope.co.uk and www.trypraying.co.uk

JOIN US IN THIS PRAYER that churches will soon resume their key role in society and will be able to open their doors for prayer, singing and the preaching of the Gospel. The song by Ian White goes back to the 1990s but succinctly reflects our current CoronaVirus challenge. Flame CCR, as a Christian & Community Radio station has stood in the gap 24x7 over the past months but we long for our Christian community getting back into their churches and being salt and light in the local community. JOIN US IN THIS PRAYER, PLEASE.

As broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org. Music and chat from Ace Eshed in Lapland (Finland), music published by Eshed Music & Arts.

Norman and Trace talk about fathers ... Trace getting her musical talent from her Dad, Norman getting finance for Flame from his Dad ... and Norman takes this opportunity on the day the death of Prince Philip was announced to add a tribute to Prince Philip in his role as the Royal Father.

Trace introduces Solfeggio tones and the key of David and Norman digs into the technical and musical detail with a reference to www.wholetones.com.

Norman talks to Vic Edwards about his memories of worling with Luis Pilau, and then provides a resume of Luis's life. Be challenged.

We all worry about the children at this difficult CoronaVirus time ....... this will make you worry even more. Alan talks from his real professional experience of working with "looked after kids".

"Can't buy me love" ... in the month of Valentine's Day the conversation is about real love that lasts and how domestic violence has no part in that.

A feast of Irish music to celebrate St Patrick's Day, via an internet handshake between Wirral UK and Cork Ireland.

Paul Calvert lives and works in Bethlehem, Israel as a Christian journalist. Norman talked to Paul on the phone while Paul was in UK (Lake District) on a holiday / speaking tour and discovered that Paul was "stuck" in UK by CoronaVirus lock down. However "God made a way where there was no way" and on a follow up Skype call Norman discovered how Paul had amazingly managed to get back to his Bethlehem home and back to work.

Some great music from a full variety of Liverpool musicians

Because of the CoronaVirus rules Norman talks on the phone to Trace but Trace shares how she is enjoying the lock-down and is able to continue her music coaching and her singing/video compositions. Enjoy the chat .....

Norman and John enjoying playing Trace's great music and include audio clips from Trace's last visit to the Flame CCR studios in Birkenhead. Trace also talks about her mission to Macedonia 

Simon Goodall is a UK Christian musician and singer who at a CoronaVirus time did a Facebook concert from his home. This prompted Norman and Mark to reminisce about the 1990s when they were "roadies" for Simon and their realisation that Simon sounds so much like Cliff.Richard. A bit of nostalgia plus fantastic music.

Norman adds his own personal recollections of Christian music in the 60s and is grateful to Bob Fraser for detail. Christian Radio is grateful for the heritage of modern CCM. 

To cheer you up during the Corona lock down, here are some programmes from our stalwarts who have laboured over the years to provide 50 or 100 radio programmes for flameCCR. Give them a round of applause. You can hear FlameCCR on 1521 medium wave in Merseyside, UK, and via www.flameradio.org or other radio portals worldwide.

To cheer you up during the Corona lock down, here are some programmes from our stalwarts who have laboured over the years to provide 50 or 100 radio programmes for flameCCR. Give them a round of applause. You can hear FlameCCR on 1521 medium wave in Merseyside, UK, and via www.flameradio.org or other radio portals worldwide.

To cheer you up during the Corona lock down, here are some programmes from our stalwarts who have laboured over the years to provide 50 or 100 radio programmes for flameCCR. Give them a round of applause. You can hear FlameCCR on 1521 medium wave in Merseyside, UK, and via www.flameradio.org or other radio portals worldwide.

To cheer you up during the Corona lock down, here are some programmes from our stalwarts who have laboured over the years to provide 50 or 100 radio programmes for flameCCR. Give them a round of applause. You can hear FlameCCR on 1521 medium wave in Merseyside, UK, and via www.flameradio.org or other radio portals worldwide.

Now this is different - a mix of Nigerian Gospel music (Ada Ehi, www.adaehi.com) and challenging Easter poetry from Glen Scrivener (www.speaklife.org.uk). Get excited about Easter.

Zoe has been blind almost since birth and talks happily about her blindness and then opens up about her mental health difficulties Tony adds his helpfulness. Zoe is a talker, with some radio experience, and Mark Edge is challenged to get his words in.

Sit back and relax as Ken re-introduces his old friends from his 1970s and 80s club discoing days in London. Ken hopes you enjoy the vinyl music as much as he obviously does - and it is in high definition audio, folks, not that 128 mp3 rubbish.  There will be more - if you want.

John talks to Bishop Peter Forster (Anglican Bishop of Chester) and about his early Christian life, his time as a Curate in Liverpool and his current activities as Bishop of Chester.

Val Shawcross, and puppy Snowy, joins Mark and his guide dog Miller in the Flame CCR radio studio in this series on disability. Snowy is in the early stages of puppy training and on the route to becoming a guide dog. Val talks about the dogs she has trained for the Guide Dogs Association, and other ways in which people can volunteer to help. Mark talks about how useful a guide dog is to a blind person. Snowy behaves himself and keeps quiet.

The last ones were very popular so here is another. Sit back and relax as Ken re-introduces his old friends from his 1970s and 80s club discoing days in London. Ken hopes you enjoy the vinyl music as much as he obviously does - and it is in high definition audio, folks, not that 128 mp3 rubbish.

Steven returns to the Flame studio and talks to John Cheek about his life.

Nick talks to Stephen Gerard and makes sure it is not the famous football player (although born in the same hospital). Stephen''s story is one of initial loss - loss of finance, loss of a rough background - and one of immense gain in becoming a Christian. Be amazed.

"It's OK not to be OK" - Ann Gosling explains to John about the Renew Wellbeing Centres that are spreading across the UK (and one special to Ann in Bentley, Doncaster) - detailed on www.renewwellbeing.org.uk - with spaces of welcome and inclusion in partnership with mental health teams to improve mental and emotional wellbeing. Pete Caulfield (from Garston, Liverpool) also sings live in the Flame CCR studio, plays music from his last two CDs and talks about his plans for his next CD release.

Trace Taylor (recording artist) and Jason Smith (poet) join John in the Flame CCR studio in a Christmas mood. As well as performing live songs, with a Christmas flavour, Trace talks about her upcoming project with Jason in composing and recording a new Christmas piece for 2020. 

One of our first local musicians appearing on Flame CCR 20 years ago, Alan Brannigan comes back and since some more live songs and Alan and Barbara talk about their Christian faith and Alan's his long difficult illness.

Tony Clifford joins Mark in the Flame CCR radio studio in this series on disability. Tony talks about his involvement with children from care as a teacher and explains how the disruptive conduct of children at school can be explained by their need for something or someone who they are attached to. Website www.the-arc.org.uk  gives detail. Recently Tony has become involved with enabling 18 year olds to rent and create their own homes, giving them something to be proud of, via www.thehouseproject.org.

Dr Howard Morgan (Howie to us) of the USA (www.howardmorganministries.com) popped into the Flame CCR studio in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead  whilst he was in our area on his preaching itinerary. Norman and Howie talked about Howie's determination to make the church aware of the need to show a prayerful and active interest in the Jewish roots of Christianity.

Karen and Gordon talk to John Cheek about why they have made St Paul's Road Mission church their home and about their passion for Prayer for Israel and the relevance of the Biblical edict "pray for the peace of Jerusalem"

This is different - an hour of prayer - join in with us. It includes prayer for the homeless.

John James Bruce performs live at the Flame CCR studios in Rock Ferry, Wirral and adds conversational details about his church and his musical ministry.

Mark rejoices over the news that Mark was "shortlisted" (list of 5) as presenter of this series by the National Community Radio Awards as "PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR". The example submitted was a conversation between Mark (blind) and Judith (deaf) ... a challenge for anyone. Today Mark and John bring interviews done at PHAB - the Chester Adult Phab (People Have ABilities) social club for people with and without disabilities  

In this excerpt from Flame CCR's chaotic Friday teatime broadcasts, Derek and Peter talk about Heaven in a prelude to their quarterly PWMI (Prophetic Witness Movement International) meeting. Their Biblical studies indicate the possible close proximity of the Lord's Return. Think on about these things .......

Mark and Dave talk about their adventures on a tandem speeding along Chester's cycle trails. Imagine Mark (totally blind) on the back of the tandem, pedalling enthusiastically as a good way of losing weight (he says). And if you are a sports person take up Mark's challenge of sharing your sport enjoyment as a BUDDY giving an hour a week to help a disabled person to enjoy your sport. Dave was gad he did that ... please contact Mark at flameccr@gmail.com for details.  

The last ones were very popular so here is another. Sit back and relax as Ken re-introduces his old friends from his 1970s and 80s club discoing days in London. Ken hopes you enjoy the vinyl music as much as he obviously does - and it is in high definition audio, folks, not that 128 mp3 rubbish.

Samantha interviews Ric O'Barry - former dolphin trainer turned animal rights activist. Mr O'Barry has been campaigning against the egregious dolphinarium industry for five decades. He comments on the cruel situations faced by intelligent dolphins in their captivity. This interview was recorded at the No More Dolphinarium Contract Thomas Cook National March in Peterborough in June 2019.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Norman talks to Paul Hodge who has been around the Liverpool Christian scene for all of his life. Paul introduces some of his own music written over the years and recorded recently. Paul has a lot to say so there will be more, and more great music.

In this excerpt from Flame CCR's chaotic Friday teatime broadcasts, Phil Briggs talks about Compassion UK (child sponsorship) as the representative in North West UK. Ade Birkby adds the live music and talks about fund raising concerts. Janine Victoria adds support and details her "All things mental health" programmes. 

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Professional actor Chris Power popped into the Flame CCR studio to update us 28 months after the 25 March 2017 gas explosion (an "insurance job that went wrong") that wrecked the lives of many local people and severely damaged their homes. Chris and his wife Pauline (Flame team members) are now back in their listed home and Chris reflects on how, as a Christian, he positively felt the Lord's protection through the explosion and the aftermath. Chris has been the public voice of the local residents in the media and has doggedly plodded through the frustrating task of trying to get government, local and national, to do something. Wirral Borough Council are now beginning to admit many procedural mistakes that left the affected people with little support, apart from the magnificent help of local churches and charities.

The last one was very popular so here is another. Sit back and relax as Ken re-introduces his old friends from his 1970s and 80s club discoing days in London. Ken hopes you enjoy the vinyl music as much as he obviously does - and it is in high definition audio, folks, not that 128 mp3 rubbish.

Christopher Lambrianou was a brief member of "The Firm" (notably the Kray Twins, from the East End of London) who dominated London's underworld in the 1960s.Chris was present at the murder of Jack McVitie, receiving a sentence of life imprisonment with a recommendation to serve at least fifteen years in 1969, together with his younger brother, Tony Lambrianou.A career criminal, after serving his fifteen years in prison for helping to dispose of Jack McVitie's body, Chris Lambrianou was determined to go straight and worked at The Ley Community, a drug rehabilitation centre.In this recent conversation with Joshua Francis, Joshua asks Chris ... "you are such a nice person, what happened in 1983 ?" ... Chris replied "God happened" and laughed. He does not give that answer to the media because they do not understand it. But Chris is a changed man, through the power of the Holy Spirit ... and in his 80s he is actively trying to raise funding the prevent the closure of the "The Ley Community", www.leycommunity.co.uk, a Christian rehabilitation centre in Oxford  which, as Chris says, can reform hardened criminals in ways that prison cannot.In this detailed interview, well researched by Joshua Francis  Chris talks about his whole life, although he does also reveal some detail of his criminal activities which we suspect he has not talked about before. The programme includes a song "Lay off of The Ley" written by Joshua and Chris which they hope will raise interest and sympathy for the Ley Community as it struggles for its very existence.

 "TOM KELLY was born into abject poverty in Derry, Northern Ireland and into a staunch Catholic family and community. He sought meaning and new life by travelling, especially to Dublin and also London - where he was questioned by Special Branch and sent back to Derry. There, a remarkable conversion to Jesus led to Tom becoming an evangelist within his community in the middle of a low-level civil war. Tom recalls what The Troubles were like, the times when he witnessed to masked-gunmen at IRA check-points, the death-threats he's received and how he went on to start up the Wellspring Church with a simple five letter word GRACE. Tom is also part of The Bogside Artists, whose work is now recognised world-wide but ignored by Derry Council. Parts 1 and 2 of this trilogy of programmes on the Bogside Artists are also accessible via Flame CCR's LISTEN AGAIN".

John talks to the Bogside Artists (murals on the walls in Derry, Ireland) at Greenbelt and in Derry about their work towards peace in Northern ireland, including memories of Bloody Sunday

John talks to the Bogside Artists (murals on the walls in Derry, Ireland) in Derry about their work in recent years and the discussion drifts towards New World Order. Two of the Flame team add their insights into this topic of which we should all be well aware.

Joshua talks to Jonathan Martin about the great work the YMCA are doing and their 125th Anniversary. One particular fund raising activity of the Cambridge YMCA is the "sleep-over" which Joshua has been involved with. Additional details are provided of the Birkenhead YMCA.

Mark Edge talks to two very enthusiastic staff members and one very capable patient from Ancora House in Chester. This is the child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit providing inpatient and day patient care for children and young people with severe and/or complex mental health conditions. This is one of Flame CCR's monthly one hour programmes on disability, and the star of the show is ELLIE ....... 

200th Anniversary of Gladstone's Christian bookshop in Liverpool. Tony Roberts popped into the Flame studio and talked with John Cheek and others about Christian bookshops and the ways in which they can reach out into the community. The Tree of Life bookshop in Slater Street, Liverpool ONE, is far more than just a bookshop. It has seen 200 years of changes in Liverpool social needs and has been, and still is a central point for Christian outreach, staffed by volunteers from a wide range of local churches. Steve and Liz Smith are just beginners but are now regularly establishing an Easter "pop up shop" in the Liscard shopping centre on Wirral as a Christian witness. In addition the Birkenhead Christian Bookshop in the Grange Precinct has a long established reputation.

John persuades Lisa to open up about her confused childhood where it was only in her early teens that Lisa miraculously discovered her real identity and much more recently when she re-established relationship with her birth mother. These and other traumas in her life resulted in severe disability but recent improvements, through God's help and love have resulted in Lisa now enjoying a fulfilled Christian ministry.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Albina Kumirova reads her own poems with passion and enthusiasm to a background of magnificent classical music.

Ann Litherland from Wallasey joins John in the studio to talk about Fair Trade products. They are joined by Ellie, Laura & Brendan who are from Capernwray Bible College and helping in a local church for the weekend. They did not expect to be involved in chocolate tasting but, as well as enjoying the music, they found the Divine Fair Trade chocolate "divinely good".

Karen and Hillary join John in the Flame CCR studio on our busy Friday afternoon and talk about local ecological things - Butterfly Farm, Forest church as well ecology friendly fuel supplies etc. Their church base is St David's URC in Eastham on Wirral. One of our Flame team, Artie Williams, chips in at the end with his most recent recorded track.

A short advert for www.institutionofelectronics.ac.uk played on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org 

Steve and Liz Smith from Hope House, New Brighton, and Trace Taylor from Congleton join John in the studio. The talk is about Jesus and identity, plus Trace's great recorded music including "The Yeshua Tree" and some personal revelations from God. Enjoy 

This was going to be a simple interview but we changed our minds when John offered to come over to Wirral from Doncaster on a regular basis and update us on his situation. In this programme we told John to forget about his cancer and just "preach" ... he did in this programme, does he make you think ?

This was going to be a simple interview but we changed our minds when John offered to come over to Wirral from Doncaster on a regular basis and update us on his situation. So we trust that this series of "diary" programmes interests you and perhaps challenges you as John testifies to how God is helping him and his wife through very harrowing times. In this programme we told John to forget about his cancer and just talk about "his favourite things" - the accompanying music is obvious. As always John makes us think by the things he says.

This was going to be a simple interview but we changed our minds when John offered to come over to Wirral from Doncaster on a regular basis and update us on his situation. In this programme we told John to forget about his cancer and just "preach" ... he did in this programme, does he make you think ?

In the middle of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, John reflects at home in Doncaster in these four programmes on the words of our theme tune by Andrew Gardiner of "Rising Hope" ... I am loved, I am His, I am set free, in Christ I have my true identity.As always, John makes us think by the things he says.

We deviate from John's journey to pause and remember Dave Croft who was a key member of the Flame teame from 2002 onwards and a tremendous help to Norman Polden in getting full time radio broadcasting established in 2009.. In 2007 Dave was diagnosed with a brain tumour and struggled through treatment but still managed to get his voice into the airwaves up to the time he died in 2017. WE MISS YOU DAVE.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", "John and Chris" and John Cheek join in help and Mark. John and Chris are a happily married couple, and are still so thanks to the help of Al-Anon who help families of people who are affected by alcoholism. They are now dedicated to working within this organisation in gratitude for the heop it has given them.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Helen and John Cheek join in and help Mark. Helen works for one of the benevolent funds who can help disabled people.The Perennial Benefit Fund helps people who have been involved in horticulture, but she passes on lots of useful information as to how people can find a benevolent fund who might help them. 

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Judith & Lynn Mitchell and John Cheek join in and help Mark. Judith was deaf from birth but has achieved an amazing number of things, watched over by mother Lynn.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Jenny Shaw (Diabetes UK) and John Cheek join in and help Mark.   

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", John Cheek and Lynn and Jeff (with guide dog Odina) from the Wirral Society for the Blind join in and help Mark.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Liz Smith and John Cheek join in and help Mark. Liz suddenly lost ability in her knee, and spent many months in a wheelchair and then had a knee operation which fortunately was successful so Liz is now able to "get on her bike"..

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Matilda (Vision Support in Chester), Norman (recently disabled) and John Cheek join in and help Mark.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Steve & Brenda (Alzheimer's Society) and John Cheek join in and help Mark.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this new monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", John Cheek and Norman Polden (also recently disabled) join in and help Mark. As well as talk and jokes about disability, topics are guide dogs and crown green bowling. In the "thanks", The Countess of Chester Hospital (Opthalmology and also Ward 53) are mentioned.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", John Cheek and Norman Polden (also recently disabled) join in and help Mark. As well as talk and jokes about disability, topics are road works and non-friendly taxis.

Mark Edge, who suddenly became blind, presents this monthly programme centred around the topic of disability. Guide dog "Miller", Elspeth and John Cheek join in and help Mark. Elspeth is a fund raiser for the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (Wirral) which is a "centre of excellence" in cancer treatment in the North West of England. There is no end to the fund-raising ideas talked about. 

Shirley came to the Flame studio to talk about her passion for helping people in debt, and her involvement over the past 10 years of setting up CAP (Christians against Poverty) help centres across Wirral. And John Cheek also got Shirley to talk about local people who had found life changing help.

2018 marks the 40th Anniversary of what is probably the oldest surviving independent Christian record label in the UK - PLANKTON RECORDS. The label launched on 6th May 1978. In this 60 minute programme Plankton Records man Keith Dixon plays and talks about music tracks from the Plankton Records 40th Anniversary CD set which spans the years 1978 to 2018. CD available from www.planktonrecords.co.uk and Digital on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Alan taught Religious Education to young teenagers in Liverpool and found that active drama and music involvement was the way to capture his pupils' attention. He is now taking a break to recover and using the time to tell the story in his humorous way. This is a sampler at the start of a long series to be broadcast on Flame CCR

To cheer you up during the Corona lock down, here are some programmes from our stalwarts who have laboured over the years to provide 50 or 100 radio programmes for flameCCR. Give them a round of applause. You can hear FlameCCR on 1521 medium wave in Merseyside, UK, and via www.flameradio.org or other radio portals worldwide.

two people who grew up through school years with a love (and memory) for G & S sit and talk through the operetta introducing their favourite songs and patter. They aim to cover all of G & S's work.

two people who grew up through school years with a love (and memory) for G & S sit and talk about Gilbert and Sullivan, introducing their favourite songs and patter. They aim to cover all of G & S's work.

two people who grew up through school years with a love (and memory) for G & S sit and talk about Gilbert and Sullivan, introducing their favourite songs and patter. They aim to cover all of G & S's work.

Norman Polden, station manager and founder of Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio) broadcast this tribute to Dave Croft, a member of the Flame team. It ends with one of Dave's favourite tracks, "Redeemer" by Nicole C Mullen.

Words of wisdom from the simple life, read by John (aka Jono McGrath). Words and proverbs from the Amish people of the USA who make us think about the madness of our modern lifestyle.

Words of wisdom from the simple life, read by John (aka Jono McGrath). Words and proverbs from the Amish people of the USA who make us think about the madness of our modern lifestyle.

Words of wisdom from the simple life, read by John (aka Jono McGrath). Words and proverbs from the Amish people of the USA who make us think about the madness of our modern lifestyle.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

Andy hits the microphone introducing a selection of music from his friends around the local Merseyside music scene, topped up with music from people met and tracks liked.

A night out....with the Street Pastors? Presented by John Cheek, of St. Luke's, Huntington, Chester. Interviews with three local Street Pastors, along with commentary on a typical Saturday night out.

John Cheek talks to the writer and to the producer of the Mystery Plays performed in Chester UK in the summer of 2013. He also talks to a number of members of the cast ... music and sounds included.

Colourful conversations on issues of the day with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day with a businessman and a church minister. Music introduced by Noz.

Colourful conversations on issues of the day with a businessman and a church minister.

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day with a businessman and a church minister.

Colourful conversations on issues of the day with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Colourful conversations on issues of the day (religion, politics and business) with a businessman and a church minister

Gordon plays music that he loves, but you would not hear on other radio stations

Gordon plays music that he loves, but you would not hear on other radio stations

Gordon plays music that he loves, but you would not hear on other radio stations - with tracks by Simon Dupree, Peter Green, Tommy Quickly & the Remo 4, Snowy White, Chicken Shack, Bonnie Pete and Roy Buchanan, plus others ... now has that interested you ? More of Gordon is on FLAMECCR.

Gordon plays music that he loves, but you would not hear on other radio stations - with tracks by The Band, Grand Funk, Groundhog, Bread, Howey Casey & The Seniors, Sade, The Chi-Lites, Dana Gillespie, The Equals, Slim Chance, Be-Bop de Luxe, The Doobie Brothers, Paul Rogers and others ... now has that interested you ? More of Gordon is on FLAMECCR.

John Hulme reads poems and prose from his recent book, with background music.

John Hulme reads poems and prose from his recent book, with background music.

John Hulme reads poems and prose from his recent book, with background music.

John Hulme reads poems and prose from his recent book, with background music.

15 minutes of something to amuse you : an amalgam of things speech and musical.

15 minutes of something to amuse you : an amalgam of things speech and musical.

15 minutes of something to amuse you : an amalgam of things speech and musical.

Barb Davies reads her own poems about Tilly Tuppence, the naughtiest puppy in the whole wide world.

Barb Davies reads her own poems about Tilly Tuppence, the naughtiest puppy in the whole wide world.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films in 25 x 15 mins episodes. Professional actors plus the Flame radio team. Music by Ruth Anne Pollard. Omnibus edition of five episodes.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films in 25 x 15 mins episodes. Professional actors plus the Flame radio team. Music by Ruth Anne Pollard. Omnibus edition of five episodes.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films in 25 x 15 mins episodes. Professional actors plus the Flame radio team. Music by Ruth Anne Pollard. Omnibus edition of five episodes.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films in 25 x 15 mins episodes. Professional actors plus the Flame radio team. Music by Ruth Anne Pollard. Omnibus edition of five episodes.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films in 25 x 15 mins episodes. Professional actors plus the Flame radio team. Music by Ruth Anne Pollard. Omnibus edition of five episodes.

A dramatisation of John Bunyan's 17th century book produced by John Ryder of Fellaheen Films. The cast of professional actors plus people from the Flame radio team.

The Flame team took 18 months to produce this dramatization for 21st century radio. John Ryder of Fellaheen Films, Norman Polden of Flame CCR and Nick Cowan the narrator talk about the project.

Jennifer Nevill details John Bunyan's Bedfordshire history. More details via www.flameradio.org from Wirral, UK.

Jennifer Nevill details John Bunyan's Bedfordshire history and places in modern day Bedfordshire which link back to John Bunyan's time and possibly are reflected in the story.

Jennifer Nevill interviews the current Minister of the Bedford Bunyan meeting house and the Curator of the musem there. More details via www.flameradio.org from Wirral, UK.

Nick Cowan talks to Tas Walker of Creation Ministries International from Australia ... www.creation.com

Nick Cowan talks to Dominic Statham of Creation Ministries International from UK ... www.creation.com

Nick talks to Philip Bell about Creator God who made the world 6,000 years ago. As professional scientists they seem to know what they are talking about.

Jonathan Sarfati ("Jono" to his friends) grew up and studied in New Zealand (national Chess champion). His family background is Jewish, and he came to know the Lord Jesus as Messiah while he was at university - a Ph.D. for research into spectroscopy. Blessed with an incisive intellect and considerable theological as well as scientific expertise, he became a formidable opponent of evolutionism, and is widely regarded as one of the world's top apologists for the Biblical (six-day) account of creation and the historical accuracy of the Genesis record. Now based in the USA, his books include the popular "Refuting Evolution" series, "Refuting Compromise" and "The Greatest Hoax on Earth" - a vigorous rebuttal of Richard Dawkins and the "new atheists". His latest publication "The Genesis Account" is an in-depth commentary on Genesis 1-11, and is a work of considerable scholarship, combining history, theology and science, and looks set to become a classic in its field. Whilst on a UK tour he recorded this interview at Flame.

Nick Cowan talks to David Catchpoole of Creation Ministries International from Australia ... www.creation.com

Nick Cowan talks to Dominic Statham of Creation Ministries International from UK ... www.creation.com

Nick talks to Philip Bell about his lecture tours and the work of Creation Ministries International www.cmi.org.uk about their work in education people of all ages about the Creator, Jesus,.

Dr Nathaniel Jeanson from the Answers in Genesis organisation in the USA visited Liverpool early in June 2018 and Flame CCR welcomed him into our Chat Room with Nick to talk about young earth creationism, and also about Nathaniel's book "Replacing Darwin" which he has written as a scientific challenge to evolutionists.

a story of his mother's dementia and his battle with the authorities in attempts to steer through a complex legal situation of mental health legislation which, despite his skill as a solicitor in the Supreme Court, resulted in his mother being locked away and dying in care. Angus still feels as a Christian that he has been denied justice and he was stopped from placing his mother in a place of adequate protection of his choice.

We sent John Cheek to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool and the Trussell Trust offices in London, to discover more about this Christian social-justice initiative; featuring an interview with founder Chris Mould.

A look at the vital, sensitive work of Pathways, Merseyside. John Cheek chats with Carol and Anne, two committed-Christians who, through Pathways, provide sensitive, confidential crisis-pregnancy advice and post-abortion counselling to both men and women in the region.

John talks to Artie about his early music influences, his role in music groups and his Christian life.

A Baptist minister in Plymouth, UK, reflects upon the shock of being diagnosed with cancer, which halted his Christian ministry but led to him releasing a remarkable CD-single

John Cheek and the Flame team got excited about the visit of the ArchBishop of York to Birkenhead for this weekend. Prior to the weekend we interviewed local Anglican ministers. During the weekend we reported on events, interviewed key people and broadcast live the Saturday evening event. The ArchBishop prayed a blessing over the Birkenhead airwaves and we trust that in the weeks after the event, his prayers will be answered. This programme is the best bits.

Nick talks to Barry and Alison about their coming together and into a relationship with Jesua, Jesus, and their evangelistic adventures worldwide, plus their dream of moving to Israel.

John talks to Catherine wood about medical ethics (including assisted dying, euthanasia and abortion) at the King's Fund offices in London. Norman adds his own personal stories.

A four day Easter event on Wirral. Interviews and sounds from the events.

John talks to Carla Carla Phillips of Liverpool Lighthouse - a vibrant mid 30s actor who runs their Bright Park (Knotty Ash) project. Carla has fought through two kidney transplants and a major stroke and yet maintains her faith in Jesus and in our NHS.

Norman talks to choir founder Vicki Bulgin about the origins of the choir and some choir members talk of their enthusiasm for Christian Choral music. The choir was just preparing for their summer concert in Chester, UK.

A four day Easter event on Wirral. Interviews with the organisers. Comments on the events and interviews with participants after the events.

COLE MORETON is the author of the true story, 'The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away', published this year: a remarkable, touching, human-interest story. Cole is a broadcaster and journalist who has worked for The Guardian, was deputy editor of The Independent on Sunday and now writes for The Mail On Sunday. This interview with John Cheek looks at his fascinating life, his faith, his interest in where the ordinary meets the divine and, not least, his outstanding second book.

The Birkenhead-based singer-songwriter talks about worship, Christian puppeteering and performs his own song.

John visits the Community Soul cafe in Wallasey, Wirral, and talks to manager Sam Rowan about the origins and reason for the cafe and its relief work to refugees. He also talks to two of the regulars there. Two performers at the cafe's "Open Mike" night add their poetry and blues music.

John Cheek talks to these great people in London, details of Christian concern and Christian legal centre on www.christianconcern.com

Predominantly the story of three ladies whose lives have been transformed through the help of CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and some real Christian experience. CAP are responding to the crisis in modern-Britain, today: the crisis of personal and household debt, which is now at historic levels. CAP Wirral and their Life Skills course, held at New Brighton Baptist Church, is having a major impact and Shirley Bowen (CAP visionary on Wirral) talks about her dreams, via CAP, of being more help in an area of severe poverty.

Rev. Chris Rose is Director of Amos Trust, a Christian human rights organisation - named after the Old Testament prophet. There's a similarity between the original Amos and the passion of this organisation, to see God's justice realised in the lives of ordinary people. Hear stories from the Middle East, South Africa, Nicaragua and India among others, as Chris gives an honest, candid and fascinating interview. Could be regarded as being a tad controversial on the Palestine / Israel front.

Jenny has experienced, and overcome many bursts of grief.

Diane Jones is a recording artist - she is also a massage therapist. Hear her explain "pure" massage and spiritual healing. Hear some of her music too. 

Deborah Pritchard is a classical music composer, multi-instrumentalist and painter - and a Christian. Deborah talks about the "Nine Beats in a Bar" CD (Plankton Records) she was involved in with the Nine Beats Collective (Nine Beats = Nine Beatitudes) and explains the rationale for the classical music parts she spearheaded. Deborah is well-known through BBC Proms and other major orchestras. Hear from an artist who didn't grow up in a Christian household and yet came to an understanding of a creator God from an early age, through art, music and the created-world. 

Keith talks to Dave about his singing career and performances, plays some of Dave's songs, and includes music from other Liverpool greats including The Scaffold, The Spinners and Gary Murphy.

Graham was one of the first people to turn up and help when Flame started broadcasting 20 years ago - he should have stayed but God led him off to Teneriffe and the rest of the world. Their gain but our loss - however it was good for Nick to chat with Graham in one of his fleeting visits back home to Wirral.

CONTROVERSIAL AND RADICAL and also humble and unassuming. Garth Hewitt is a living-legend of Christian popular music, having worked with Cliff Richard and many others, released some 40 albums and played all over the world - and yet has eschewed fame and fortune, to relate the stories of the poor and the oppressed. With the advent of his autobiography and his 2-CD compilation album in 2018, Garth talks about his life and his encounters with Martin Luther King, Mother Theresa and Cliff Richard - and the time when he bought Cliff lunch at McDonalds.

John talks to Jane Guest (a hospice nurse in Southend) and Peter Hall who had cancer but survived, became a Christian and now works in hospices. The topic of assisted dying obviously comes up and is faced squarely.

Nico dropped into the Flame CCR radio studio in Rock Ferry and took over Norman & Nick's lunchtime live programme with his South African passion for gospel preaching and Christian revival. Was this a key day in God's plan for Wirral - perhaps time will tell but we are open what God wants to do in terms of Christian radio and reviving Wirral. Sign up and get involved www.flameradio.org

Something different in Poulton, Wallasey - great coffee, good food and a vision for a lot of community outreach from a church basement that was derelict a few years ago.

Hannah Mayo (Hannah Scott Joynt) is a renowned journalist, broadcaster and presenter - and also is a Producer of BBC Radio 2's 'Pause For Thought'. She has established herself in her own right, in the context of her late father being Bishop Michael Scott-Joynt - and being related, by marriage, to a well-known BBC Radio 2 drivetime presenter! In interview with John Cheek, Hannah also refreshingly speaks honestly about the difficult times in her life, how she has learnt from past mistakes and how such times have strengthened her faith. She places great importance on hearing the stories of others and describes some of the remarkable stories she has encountered in her professional career - including that of one of the children rescued by the Kindertransport from the Nazi death-camp of Auschwitz.

John Cheek was sent to Crosby in north Liverpool and St. George's Hall in the city-centre to investigate this remarkable Christian initiative (C.S.Lewis's Lion, Witch and Wardrobe) - featuring Jenni Moss, Jen Williams and Sam Mason.

John talks to JUDITH MITCHELL who was born very premature in Liverpool, grew up in Wirral and from an early-age, had to live with deafness. With little hearing, Judith has had to learn to lip-read and use hearing aids and attend special schools, and was involved with special Wirral clubs for the deaf. Despite her disabilities, she trained in Derby and Newcastle to become a fully-qualified Fashion Designer. Now back in Bebington, Judith has added Florist and Child Care to her qualifications. Judith tells of having to contend not only with disability, but also with loneliness, bullying and domestic abuse. She also talks of coming into Christian faith, as the result an unexpected 'vision' one day, out in Jordan,  where she was baptised ... and she now happily worships at a Wirral church with her young daughter.

Jules is a vegan singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and worship leader who studied in Manchester and now heads up the Get Gospel choir (BBC Choir of Year entrant). In 2018, she released her debut album and now talks about all of these things, along with her Christian faith. In the lyrics of her new material, she addresses the weighty subject of mental health and unashamedly opens up to this issue in her own life.

Jesse hails from Cornwall and is a Christian who believes in courting controversy for the sake of the Gospel. He certainly did that when, as Librarian in Bodmin, he first arranged a shelf of books labelled "books you hate" and then added a shelf "books you would like to burn". He cheekily put a Bible on that shelf. That act got into the national newspapers and considerably increased local interest in the Bodmin library which was threatened with closure. Jesse Foot is a liberal politician at local level, and is related to a famous UK politician, Michael Foot who was MP for Plymouth Devonport, and became Leader of the UK Labour Opposition from 1980 to 1983. This interview is kindly facilitated by David Barnfield of "Life Stories"."

John talks to two amazing people - they say "music is the food of love" ... well Samantha is into vegan food and Joshua is a skilled musician & songwriter ... and together they love and serve God.

Jennifer Nevill, one of the Flame team, visits Wirral from Stoke and talks to Norman about her Middle East Report and her contacts - Kent Allen, Paul Cavert, Rosie Ross and David Hathaway. The Silk Road and the Isaiah 19 highway get well aired as well, have a listen to find out what they are. 

Joshua (and his wife Sam) often visit us at the Flame studio, when the visit Thorn Cross prison as part of Joshua's prison ministry. In this programme in August 2017 Joshua talks honestly to John Cheek about his illness and closeness to death. But Joshua lives on borrowed time and uses it well to write and sing great songs, some of which are featured in this programme. Also featured is music from Johnny Cash, for obvious reasons.

John went down to the Tower of London to chat to Keith about Plankton's 40th anniversary. By the way Plankton are the UK's oldest existing independent Christian music publishers. Keith revealed a lot of interesting information about Plankton's early days, their ethos, their current artistes and their future dreams. We took the opportunity to delve back into good old UK Christian music, as well as parts of tracks from Plankton's special anniversary dual CD which is also available on iTunes..

John talks to Karen about her Christian life and her love of Christian music.

LIVABILITY are a Christian organisation and they care for those with every sort of disability, as well as training churches to be more 'disability friendly'. Hear from Gordon Gill and others as they give an insight into what it can be like to be a Christian...with disability. FlameCCR studios welcome people with dis-ability.    www.livability.org.uk 

Martin Dickson talks about his remarkable life, his faith and the marvellous work that he's now involved with, at Safe Families for Children. MARTIN DICKSON is well-known across Merseyside for his family background of radical Christian living, his work for Wirral Youth For Christ and his heading up of Safe Families for Children. SAFE FAMILIES for Children is a movement of the church to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our society - children whose parents are really 'up against it'. Host Families take children into their loving homes for a brief while, giving the parents much-needed space to deal with a pressing issue - such as bereavement. At the same time, other volunteers may befriend and mentor the parents, whilst generous supporters may donate useful items such as children's clothes, a cot, or help with cooking or gardening. Martin is interviewed by John Cheek about this national church initiative, as well as his life and faith, which has featured some times of challenge; not least in terms of health. Hear more about a remarkable life and a marvellous voluntary organisation. Martin chose the interesting mix of music and specifically Owl City with a track "hospital flowers" - we hope you work out why.

John Cheek talks to Nic Harding who is a well-known church leader in Liverpool, through his involvement with Frontline Church, Kairos Connection and Together For The Harvest. Listen to his remarkable story of miracles, answered prayers and plenty of sacrifice and also learn of his vision for the future. 

A show case for this dynamic Christian swing-jazz combo - featuring singer Penny Lyon in interview from Gloucestershire.

Reflections on the life of C.S.Lewis from author Henry Vyner-Brooks, Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham and from Pauline Peacock, who met Lewis when he paid a visit to her school when she was a child.

PETE CAULFIELD began his journey of faith at Long Lane church in Liverpool. Years later, having enjoyed a lot of success as a worship-leader, life's challenges led to this singer, guitarist and songwriter returning to his roots: and releasing an album, 'The Journey'. John Cheek talks to Pete Caulfield about this new album, "The Journey", and Pete reveals some insights on his life in Liverpool. The programme ends with music by the late Norman Barratt, a great guitarist.

John talks to Peter Wooding who details his early life in California, his Christian family (including Dan his father) and his involvement with UCB.

Professional actor Christopher Power interviews Paul Burbage, the founder of Christian theatre company Riding Lights, before their drama play in Birkenhead. Rev. Heather Buckley comments on the performance afterwards.

While Ricky Leonard was in the North West of UK he popped into Flame CCR's Birkenhead studios with David Riley (FGBA local co-ordinator). Ricky talked about his "almost unbelievable" life story (www.RickyLeonard.net). All we can say is that Ricky's story proves the words of one of the songs we included in this programme "our God is an awesome God". Have a listen and tell us if you disagree.

I started feeling sorry for children who were brought up in Dr Barnardo's Homes but, after hearing what Ronald Porter says about his life, I actually started envying him. Celebrity visits, football matches, Royal occasions, Christmas goodies plus the Billy Graham London Crusade ... what a life. Joshua Francis and his Dad Martin pepper this programme with loads of nostalgic music and sounds ... you will enjoy .. I did. 

Rick Henry has been guitar-tech for a well known recording artist, worked for The Coral and The Charlatans and now plays guitar for Royal Standard (launched in 2017). Here he talks to John about his troubled upbringing and how his life was miraculously turned-around - and ends with one of his recent recordings.

Rob Woodburn is Wallasey born-and-bred and is a lay preacher in the Church of England. Well-known and popular in the region, Rob knows what unexpected tragedy can feel like. Describing his own personal tragedy, Rob offers hope whilst not avoiding reality in any way.

John talks to Steve & Liz Smith in their New Brighton home about prayer and the way in which their home fellowship majors on prayer.

John talks to Trace Taylor who is a Christian Cheshire-based recording-artist working in the Dance genre and looking to communicate with people in the nightclub, rave culture. Trace talks about her strict upbringing, her battle with teenage mental illness, her coming to faith, her Christian faith helping her to cope with mental illness, and her efforts today to take Christian light into dark places.

John Cheek listens as Samantha Francis (a vegan) takes us through Holy Scripture to highlight God's perfect will with regards to our treatment of animals.

In a very crowded chat room today with Norman are four USA visitors plus Peter Field. The USA people are the European organisers of "The Extreme Tour" ( www.theextremetour.com ) plus Ted Bruun, the founder. events in the UK. Don't expect a sleepy programme, be prepared to be enthused by the chat and energised by the music.

John Cheek talked to Vernon in a shelter on a wet Southport September day. Vernon talked of his life, his ministry and his musicianship.

John Cheek talks to Wendy Thomas. Wendy was born into a broken-home, was adopted by her grandparents (Christian Spiritualists) and then became a Christian in a notable encounter with her Heavenly Father. Years later she encountered her Heavenly Father anew again when she heard "the Father's Love Letter" this changed Wendy's life and now she has the desire to communicate it across the whole of the UK. www.fathersloveletter.com

Chris Youngman visits Burton Village, a charming unspoilt old village on Wirral.

Dawn Hand talks about Chester City Mission and its work in the 20th Century and nowadays.

Dawn Hand talks about the early 19th Cetury days of Chester City Mission.

Chris Youngman taalks about the history of St Batholomew's church, Thurstaston, Wirral

Chris talks about the history of St Peter's church in Heswall, Wirral

Beryl Polden talks about the Ismay family who started in the Lake District and then ran sailing ships out of Liverpool, and then form the Cunand line operating the ill fated Titanic liner.

the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral and bring them into use for the local community. To sign up and help, please email mayer.chc@talktalk.net.

the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral bringing them into use for the local community. To sign up and help, please email mayer.chc@talktalk.net.

The Mayer Community Centre group have the vision to develop the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral for the local community.

Joseph Mayer (19th century) was a Liverpool businessman who became a benefactor to the village of Bebington, Wirral UK.

the Heritage of Merseyside and West Cheshire. This programme details the Merseyside revivals of 1840 - 1860.

about the Heritage of Merseyside and West Cheshire - the Merseyside revivals of the 1934 Edward Jeffrey's crusades.

Merseyside revivals during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century Welsh revivals.

Merseyside revivals of the 1860's and includes detail on St Paul's Road Mission where Flame Radio's broadcasting activities are now established.

Chris Youngman talks to Jim Fleming, a local artist about the beautiful village of Parkgate nesting on the Dee Estuary,

A short part of a long story of Stan Thomson's life of military service, seafaring and service on one of Operation Mobilisation's ships including being shipwrecked.

Storeton Woods was the source of red sandstone which was used to build Birkenhead Town Hall and the Empire State Building in New York. The quarry tramway was the precursor of the UK railways built by Brunel.

The delight of Wirral UK encapsulated by local singer/songwriter Don Woods.

Norman and Beryl take a theoretical tour of West Wirral as it was 100 years years ago - from Little Neston (coalfield) to Hanns Hall.

with Annette Charles about Wilfred Owen (World War I poet) and the Birkenhead Wilfred Owen museum www.wilfredowenstory.com.

Norman and Beryl take a theoretical tour of West Wirral as it was 100 years years ago - from Mill Lane in Willaston to Denhall Quay from whence ships used to sail to Ireland.

Chris Power talks about Wilfred Owen (world war I poet) and reads some of Wilfred's poems.

Dionne and Chris came to the Flame studio to talk about the new Wirral Worship Collective. And John Cheek also got Dionne to talk honestly about her early life and her vision of God.

Elijah Kirby had a troubled-upbringing, including domestic abuse and regular moves around the care system but fortunately in his teens he found a Christian family. Resulting from that two amazing things happened ... his step father was healed and Elijah (was Richard) found Jesus who welcomed him and gave him a name change (there is a precedent in the Acts of the Apostles). Elijah is now a church pastor, passionate about Jesus, and a leading ambassador for Tearfund, around the country and abroad. In the year that Tearfund celebrates it's 50th anniversary, hear about the great work of this famine relief organisation and a man who now personifies it.

Adrian Plass - well-known author of The Sacred Diary books - is interviewed by John Cheek for this Flame Radio documentary which also features excepts from a live performance.

Nick talks to Alison and Lorriane who are part of the team who run the monthly Filling Station meetings in the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead.

In tribute to Barry Thompson who died in January 2017. Barry suggested these people for interview and arranged and produced this programme.

Bill Rodway is well known in the Liverpool Christian scene having grown up there and has been a house-group leader for many years. In this programme Bill talks of regular prayer and honestly answers the question "has prayer changed Liverpool over the past 25 years).

Bishop Keith shares with John his understanding of what God might be like - along with his vision for Birkenhead and his love for Birkenhead Priory.

Clive Davies is surrounded by Welsh rugby fans in Cardiff, talks to people at Birkenhead transport festival, goes to a McMillan cancer coffee morning in Saltney and then settles down to talk to his friend Eric Turner about Bishop Ryle.

The sounds of the first, historic Chester Passion Play, featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with director Matt Baker and actor Nick Sherratt

David & Laura talk to Dave Croft in the Flame CCR studio. Dave talks honestly about his illness and his Christian faith. He introduces one of his favourite songs "Deity" by Nicole C Mullen.

John talks to Di about how she came to play and write such amazing music and about her Christian pathway including the painful times. Music by Chris Tomlin and Di Jones.

Dave Croft invited Norman to a Men's Breakfast at Neston Christian Fellowship on Wirral and interviewed Norman about Flame CCR (Christian & Community Radio).

Norman and Keith talk to David Gilbey, a performing and recording bass baritone singer living in Wallasey, Wirral, but in his heart still a Yorkshire man

Chris talks to Doreen about prayer ministry and Life Church in Bebington Wirral

Nick talks to David Woods about David's full-time teaching ministry and youth camp leadership nationally and internationally.

David talks to Danny Roberts in February during Danny's ministry tour of Merseyside churches (youth work) before Danny returns to Northern Ireland.

David & Laura talk to the Daughters of Davis singing duo in the Flame studio about their camper-van lifestyle and their recent CD.

John tals to Glyn about his severe depression and attempted suicide and how a Christian experience brought Glyn through..

Lyndsey talks to Graham Kendrick at his concert at Heswall URC in 2013.

John Cheek interviews people at Greenbelt 2013 (Christian Arts & Music Festival) and includes music from artists featured over the years at Greenbelt

Norman & Nick talking to Geoff Green about his research into Merseyside Revivals in the 19th & 20th century www.liverpoolrevival.org.uk

John visits Guilden Sutton primary school in rural Cheshire and talks to teaches, staff and pupils about how a Christian church related school makes good sense.

Jennifer talks to Martin Frischer (son of a Holocaust survivor) plus poems written by children in Terazin ghetto.

John travelled to The Lakes to interview Henry in his ranch and met up with a fascinating family and a man of many good words, who loves his family and his God.

Nick talks to Howard (once in Nick's chemistry class), now living just outside Paris with wife and children and involved in Christian activities in the area.

John travelled to The Lakes to interview Henry in his ranch and met up with a man of many good words, who loves his family and his God. Henry talks here of his book "The Line" and the programme includes some of his music.

John Cheek was sent to Crosby in north Liverpool to talk to people in this remarkable Christian Creative Arts organisation.

Norman talking to local Wirral (West Kirby) artist Jim Fleming who paints murals in schools as well as conventional pictures, and also plays harmonica for local musicians. He also talks about his Christian life and experiences.

Derek talking with Jacqui Kay who is the area representative of the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).

John talks to John about poetry as well as reading from and discussing his second volume of poetry. The two Johns also discuss their poetry influences.

Derek Lindley talks to John Paul who is the UK representative of Gospel for Asia. WARNING this programme contains accounts of the sacrificial way people share the Gospel.

John talks to John about his early life, his encounter with God, and his new book (The Wings of Reborn eagles - more poems of revelation and relationship). To encourage you to buy the book John reads some of the poems.

James has been interviewing people in the CHAT ROOM but here Norman talks to James about his journey into and out of spiritism, and his passionate love of God.

Norman talks to Jennifer Nevill about her weekly Middle East report and her contacts in Israel

Norman talks to John Cheek about his early days in Southend and his current studies at Chester University doing Theology and Evangelism.

Norman and Vic Edwards talk to John Isherwood about Christian Unity, Maranatha on Wirral, school teaching and ornithology. John died in December 2014 and is sadly missed.

Not for the faint-hearted: the shocking story of someone who went from dysfunctional background to the streets of London, and then to a miraculous turn-around in life (coming back to Wirral).

Laura talks to husband David about how she has MS, but MS does not have her. An amazing example of someone active in Christian Radio and a key member of our Flame team.

David & Laura talk to Jean Flood, organiser of the Liverpool Faith Fayre in Williamson Square in 2015. Heather also talks about her Work Experience at Flame CCR.

David & Laura talk to Liz Barton, the Manageress of Birkenhead Christian Bookshop in 2015 and Laura reviews books she likes.

Nick talking with Lily Gaynor was a missionary in Guinea Bissau (with WEC) for 50 years and has written a book, God's Needle, on her missionary exploits.

Norman with Lynn and Mick Connelly who have a ministry going into UK prisons and encouraging inmates and also encouraging local churches to pray for the police in the community.

Mark talks to Keith about the venture into Community Radio and the new studios in Truro, Cornwall.

Mark talks to Keith about his early life and treatment for cerebral palsy and then his involvement with hospital radio in Truro, Cornwall with his mum Elizabeth.

FOR SOME, Sunday afternoons mean a lovely roast dinner and time spent with loved-ones, in familiar surroundings. For some others, life is completely the opposite. It's for them, that Mattie Reilly gives up his Sunday afternoon, every week.- at Christ Church, Chester

The demon drink...Pamela talks about being a teenage victim of sexual abuse and later, as someone who loves and married someone who hid his alcoholism addiction.

Norman talks to Peter Timothy Cooper, a newcomer to Merseyside. Peter often broadcasts on Flame and has many podcasts available on www.spreaker.com

Norman & Nick talk to Pete Cunningham who operates a housing charity for homeless and is also involved with a foodbank in Southport

Jono McGrath presents Peter McGrath's amazing testimony of scally to Seaman's Mission pastor to Christian Ministry including Trusteeship of Flame Radio.

Peggy was born in 1920 in Birkenhead near Charles Thompson's Mission and still remembers as a child of 8 going to the Mission. In this programme Peggy talks to Rob Jeffs at the Mission about her early memories of life and of the Mission which was opened in 1892 and since then has been distributing food, clothes and toys to the local poor and needy. Nowadays they also provide furniture and medical services, plus on weekdays free hot food. As in the early days as recounted by Peggy, they still take the adults who come to the Mission on free outings and the children on a free holiday to Barstondale Camp. And amongst all of the happy volunteer workers you will find Peggy. In it all, the aim is to help anyone in need and tell them of the love of God.

Paul Morris of Christian witness to Israel talks to David & Laura about his work and interaction with Jewish people.

Pauline shares with James her personal story of encounter with God, healing, family, life challenges and more. A story that touches the heart and those things in life that matter.

Star of Hollyoaks and Footballer's Wives, Phina talks about many identities ... wife. mother, star, model and committed Christian.

John Cheek talks to Paul Thorpe in the Cathedral Square in Chester about Paul's Christian ministry on the streets of Chester and Wrexham helping homeless people.

A remarkable story of coming to faith in Jesus as a teenager and a life-long adventure - involving witches, 'spiritual warfare' and narrow escapes from physical death - yet still enjoying everlasting life.

Rob Barker and James Wilkinson of the Church Army talk about their work in Cheshire including the "Jesus bus" and the "Jesus barge" and their interaction with the local Ellesmere Port "pub" community ... all to share their Christian faith.

Nick talks to Reuben Morgan, the North West coordinator for the Billy Graham organisation, about the new film "The Cross" being offered free of charge to churches for evangelistic outreach.

John Cheek ventures over to Matthew Street, Liverpool to talk to Rob Birtley (Christian biker) about music (some of which is a bit heavy). Rob also talks about his time in Liverpool politics.

now here an interesting man and some very different Christian music

John Cheek talks to school staff, Chaplain and school pastors at the modern Academy school

A Christian music festival on the sea-front at Southport! Featuring interviews with Tina Powsey and Sue Oliver and music from Vernon Fuller, among others

David & Laura talk to Annette Mawdesley in Liverpool's Slavery Museum in June 2016

John Cheek talks to Steve Carpenter, the new Methodist minister in Birkenhead about Churches working together in the Borough and the new "Love Birkenhead" initiative.

John talks to Susanne Schroder of West Kirby (Wirral) about being an author of children's books, reading them in schools, and doing workshops for aspiring authors.

"Scouse Monk" Pete talks to David & Laura about the remarkable way God intervened in his life. He openly shares in schools his story of care homes, gang violence, prison and then how the Alpha Course and the Holy Spirit changed his life, and invites people to his great café in Ellesmere Port.

A tribute from his friends to Tim who was a sportsman, a serving Christian, and a parent - until his last battle with severe illness in 2015. He is missed ... but we will meet him in Heaven.

Norman talks to Tim about his Christian ministry including the amazing miracle of Nicky whose heart stopped but who is now recovering well at home (a Norfolk UK hospital's "miracle lady").

with Tamar & Daniel Jackson who lead the crew of the YWAM sailing ship "The Next Wave" which is based in Liverpool. www.ywamnextwave.org.

David & Laura talk to Claire and to Paul about the YKids project in Bootle, Merseyside. Children, cafe, bookshop, training, young people, bee-keeping and faith ... the list is big because the vision is big. www.ykids.co.uk

Vic Edwards reads from his book about his time as a mariner and then as a missionary in South America. His book can be obtained via our website www.flameradio.org

Vic Edwards reads from his book about his time as a missionary in South America. His book can be obtained via our website www.flameradio.org

Vic Edwards reads from his book about his time as a mariner and then as a missionary in South America. His book can be obtained via our website www.flameradio.org

Vic Edwards reads from his book about his time as a missionary in South America. His book can be obtained via our website www.flameradio.org

Vic Edwards reads from his book about his time as a mariner and then as a missionary in South America. His book can be obtained via our website www.flameradio.org

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events. 

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Part of a series of twelve 15 minute programmes commissioned by Flame CCR to recognise the 100 year Anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which stated the UK Government's understanding that the Jewish people have a right to their own land. This series starts with Biblical analysis, covers the historical period from 1st Century to 19th Century, and provides a Christian commentary to 20th Century events.

Les Brown recalls his life in Africa as a Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot and the hair-raising, nail biting situations he found himself in whilst flying a light aircraft between mission stations.. 

Les Brown recalls his life in Africa as a Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot and the hair-raising, nail biting situations he found himself in whilst flying a light aircraft between mission stations..

Les Brown recalls his life in Africa as a Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot and the hair-raising, nail biting situations he found himself in whilst flying a light aircraft between mission stations..

Les Brown recalls his life in Africa as a Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot and the hair-raising, nail biting situations he found himself in whilst flying a light aircraft between mission stations..

Les Brown recalls his life in Africa as a Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot and the hair-raising, nail biting situations he found himself in whilst flying a light aircraft between mission stations..