Flame CCR - 1. Interviews

Albina, Inspiration - 004, poems, May 2019

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

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Sixth Sense (Compassion) April 2019

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Touch. (Love Is All Around) (feat Martin Mulcahy) April 2019

DRIVE HOME 30, Capernwray students (Ellie, Laura & Brendan) and Ann Litherland (Fair Trade chocolate), February 2020

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".

DRIVE HOME 30, Karen Jones & Hillary Ash (Forest church & Eco church, St David's Eastham), February 2020

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.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Never taste death (with one major concession), April 2019

We are purposefully under-informed and lost at sea. Fortunately Jesus is the key to set us free. Providing we're not too arrogant to admit it. Alexander Scourby reads from John: Pride and Death or Jesus and eternal life? Duh! Featuring the songs "Maritime Medley" and "Darlins We're All Judy Garland Now", "Oh Mr Minstrel", "No Vain Janglings", "Garden of Gethsemane" for Rethink. Have you ever left a psychiatric hospital with three grand to go and make a rock n' roll record?!! - Nope? Just me ...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Hearing the Word, April 2019

File under Extremely Endearing. Joshua, Moses, Bela and Dad. Dad n' I discuss mishearing things at Mum's expense: "Israeli Men"! Honestly! Working at the Karloff. Periscopes and Perry Combover.Joshua's inability to communicate normally is honestly admitted underscored by Space Oddity played on a 107 year old barrel organ for good measure. Featuring the songs "I'm The Lamb". And for the Council of Scoundrels, "My Band's In Jail", "Bird is the Word", "Heard it Through The Grapevine". For Chris...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Smell (The Deodorant of Faith), April 2019

"Right... Where's me Permanda?" When life stinks - light a blessed candle and tune into Flame. Moses forces Joshua to bathe. Objecting to Mr Francis' Stannah Stairlift method of acting of adopting water avoidance whilst making a Noah's Ark album. Lazarus' brief career as a corpse is captured by Alexander Scourby, Moses wonders if the Nazirite Jesus resurrected Lazarus in order to avoid a haircut at the hands of Martha. Joshua insists on Jerry Lee Lewis for once. Featuring the songs "Hoedown ...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Seeing The Light, April 2019

This series' theme is on Senses and we focus mainly on the Book of John. Joshua and his Dad (Dad n' I) keep the father son flame alive examining the sense of sight. Alexander Scourby reads doubting Thomas. Featuring the songs. "Blessed Assurance", "Little Flower of St Francis", "The Matador Who Cried" and "Heart Like Mine". Moses and Bela turn up for work a week early and coin the phrase "Superfluous Character Sundrome" os SCS.

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Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - The Shells at Talacre (Norman Polden), April 2019

This time a first for Janine - as the interviewer talking to Flame station manager Norman Polden about God adventure to "go and walk on a beach" and the reassurance that gave as Norman faced major life changing surgery a few days later. You can listen to Norman telling about this in Norman disability - Testimony (February 2019) plus King & Country "JOY"  on Flame's LISTEN AGAIN.

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - personal story (a life of disorganised chaos), March 2019

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. A major part of her life was, as she has described in her book "A life of disorganised chaos". But, in simple terms, "God has rescued her" and to the amazement of the medical profession, including mental health professionals, she now lives a normal life, albeit as a single mum with long term physical damage.  Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, enabling her to talk confidently about her p...

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - Liverpool and Sonfest and Flame, January 2019

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, and she recounts how she found singing ministry opportunities on the Liverpool streets. She also talks about going to Sonfest in Southport and encountering the Flame CCR team (and hence her first step into Christian radio).

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - learning to sing worship, January 2019

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, and she recounts how she found an opportunity to perform with a gospel choir but was nervous and turned away to "sing to the wall".

DRIVE HOME 30, Steve & Liz Smith, Trace Taylor (Hope House, Trace's music) February 2020

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 

DRIVE HOME 30, Pete Caulfield et al, Heather Rigg and John Hulme, September 2018

DRIVE HOME 30, Pete Caulfield et al, Heather Rigg and John Hulme, September 2018

DRIVE HOME 30, John - Pete Caulfield et al, Heather Rigg and John Hulme, September 2018

DRIVE HOME 30, John - 13 Pete Caulfield et al, Heather Rigg and John Hulme, September 2018

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Good Samaritan, Aug 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Let There Be Light (entertainment), Oct 2018

Due to an excess of shiny new remixes there will be a change to today's programming. Joshua and Moses transcend money. Freelancers should work for free. The Great Moral Rock n' Roll Swindle has begun. The patriarchal pair romp through the armoury of the Franciscan Fortress, selecting "Sackcloth Costs Money", "The High Chaperone", "Library Of Congress" and rejoice in the Beatitudes. 

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Tenant, Oct 2018

Spiritually speaking we don't generally pay our rent, foolishly forgetting that Jesus is both bailiff and our defence attorney. Joshua and Moses remind the vineyard that the Dude just wants His grapes. Featuring "King Of The Road", "Moscow Snowdrop" with Helen Robertson and "Oh, Mr. Minstrel" with Shentong Penny Wang. In memory of Viktor Ruslevics.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Lost Sheep, Nov 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Thorn Cross YOI & The Great Moral Rock'n Roll Swindle, Nov 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). Joshua and wife Sam visit Thorn Cross prison (young offenders institute) regularly and this show reflects their visits there. It is dedicated to Carl who was murdered on 7 Oct 2018.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Pharisee and the Publican, Nov 2018

"Who in God's eyes was the better man? The penitent publican, or the smug, hypocritical, flamboyant Pharisee? Hmm. Earlier this series we said no to vain janglings. Ably assisted by Moses, Joshua examines what he used to consider worth singing and repents of his crimes against God's holy earholes. Featuring "Jack The Ripper", "Booze In The Mornin'", Moses delivers the homilie, crooned to the tune of "One For My Baby" and Joshua pleads "Guilty" to all charges. We wrap the series with "Ave Yah...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Friends at Midnight

Whatever you do best - go do it for someone else. Joshua and Moses talk friendship support - help for those in need. Joshua loses a lung. Alexander Scourby reads the Lord's Prayer. The programme features the songs "Don't Waste Your Love" and "Wherever You Are" by Larry Magee and Andy Mackay, "Blessed Assurance", "Alimony Street", "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" for Dr Barnardo's Ron and Sandra and Flame's theme tune "Rockin' And Believin'". 

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Good Servant part 2, May 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Leavening The Fields, August 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Last Farthing, October 2018

No Vain Janglings but a barrage of songs. Worthy strummage lest St Paul be offended. Featuring "Blessed Assurance", "Rockin' & Believin'", "All Of Me" and "Valley Deep, Mountain High". Like the widow's pockets and dreams.  Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). 

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Good Servant part 1, Apr 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Seeds, Jan 2018 PILOT

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). This is a "taster" pilot of what we trust will become a regular series on Flame. The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertai...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Me and Larry Magee US TV EP

Joshua introduces each song from the album presented here in its entireity.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Curse of the Red Pearl, August 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Net, August 2018

This episode focuses on disciples being fishers of men, and features Moses singing the story of Exodus, the radio premier of "Sick Of Nutty Birds", we discuss females, gangsters, Joshua sings "Mack The Knife" and we campaign for the KJV.  The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Testify, Jan 2019

Joshua recaps on fast forward, touching on his compassionate transformation at the hands of Jesus and Samantha. Evangelisation that can only come from a man back from the dead. The programme features the songs "Sackcloth Costs Money", "Little Flower of St Francis", "My Band's In Jail" and two cracking collaborations with Larry Magee and Andy Mackay - "Testify" and "Prayers & Wings". 

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Talents, May 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Elvis and the Good Samaritan, July 2018

The "Houston We Have A Solution" Show is an extension of the Promised Land show based on the Good Samaritan. In 1977 Elvis Presley performed a show which is universally recognised as his worst show - due to being very ill indeed and overworked. Subsequently he sounded tired, he was slurring and it was not a good show. Someone has cruelly put the show on YouTube for all to laugh at. In Joshua's imagined situation, he gets on stage to help Elvis, to vocally carry him where he needs it most. Th...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Rich Man and Lazarus

Joshua is tied up, forcing Moses and Bela to begin the show without him. Mr Lugosi plugs his comeback idea - "The Needle with Bela Lugosi". Amidst the whinging the programme features the songs "Comin' Back To You" with Jordan Newton, "Deliver Us" and "Honesin' For You" by Larry Magee and Andy Mackay, "Tumblin' Dice", "I Feel Alright" and "Don't Fence Me In". Joshua petitions the Lord that people will see and believe, and dons his Armour of God as he has an upcoming prison show at Thorncross ...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Prodigal Son, Feb 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Pearl of Great Price, August 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Whitened Tombs

The Patriarchal Pair Joshua and Moses look again at Pharasaic, Parasitic hypocrisy. The programme discusses Biblical hierarchies and Our Lord's view on the abuses of the same. We must be humble, lest this parable apply to us. Jesus gets "Biblical" and Joshua has never heard Him so angry. The programme features the songs "Heaven Will Be Hell" and "Run In You Can" by Larry Magee and Andy Mackay, "No Vain Janglings", "Oh Mr Minstrel" with Shentong Penny Wang, "Just How Low Lord Can I Get" with ...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Wheat and Tares, Feb 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Rich Fool, Feb 2019

Joshua and Moses are joined by Bela Lugosi and Renfield, discussing desensitisation, selfishness, hoarding, unnecessary surgical procedures and the androgynous agenda. Songs include "Hopeless Romantic (Without A Heart)", "Born Beautiful", "Devil's At My Door" by Larry Magee and John Quick and "Guilty Moon" by Larry Magee and Andy Mackay. Bela's Poetry Corner showcases The Raven 2019.The programme includes a very foolish version "There Ain't Nothin' Like A Dame"! Featuring Criswell The False ...

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - The Wise Virgins (The Christ Who Loved Me), August 2018

Now you may have heard Joshua on Flame with his amazing testimony. An accomplished musician who God suddenly stopped in his rush down the broad way, gave him a new lease of life and planted his feet on the narrow way (the Yah-Weh). The show is high-energy from the start, with lots of weird and wonderful sketches and a decidedly unique way of preaching God's Word. The show is honest and humble, funny and entertaining but definitely Christocentric aimed to touch the hearts of young and old ali...

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - death of her father, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, and recounts how she prayed for her dying father resulting in his coming to a faith in God.

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - pampering in St Annes, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, and recounts many situations where "God led her to ....... ". This was a very special weekend in St Anne's, Blackpool

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - testimony and Blackpool, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, so when she came into the studio to record some details of her life, and told us a little about herself, we felt we had to set her off recounting so many situations where "God led her to ....... ". Hence ADVENTURES WITH GOD is a very appropriate title to this series of 15 minute talks. 

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - the homeless on Sale, Manchester streets, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, and she recounts an encounter with a homeless man and, despite the rule of not giving money, was led by God to give him £1.

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - Manchester Sale street outreach, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, so when she came into the studio to record some details of her life, and told us a little about herself, we felt we had to set her off recounting so many situations where "God led her to ....... ". Hence ADVENTURES WITH GOD is a very appropriate title to this series of 15 minute talks. 

Janine Victoria, Adventures with God - York and the ring, 2018

Janine Victoria is an unusual lady. Listen to her testimony to find out how. Her relationship with God was sudden, and has become very deep, so when she came into the studio to record some details of her life, and told us a little about herself, we felt we had to set her off recounting so many situations where "God led her to ....... ". Hence ADVENTURES WITH GOD is a very appropriate title to this series of talks.