Flame CCR - 1. Interviews

CHAT ROOM - Joshua & Samantha Francis (Christian troubador and vegan) 2017 Feb

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.

CHAT ROOM - Joshua Francis (Christian troubador, singer, song writer, prison ministry)

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.

CHAT ROOM - Jesse Foot (Christian, librarian, controversy, politics) June 2017

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 l...

CHAT ROOM - Keith Dixon (Plankton Records 40th Anniversary) Sep 2018

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..

CHAT ROOM - Karen Freeman (Anglican minister, Birkenhead)

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

CHAT ROOM - Livability, disability (Gordon, Elizabeth, Corin in London), Dec 2018

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 

CHAT ROOM - Martin Dickson (Safe Families, YFC, Wirral) 2018

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 ...

CHAT ROOM (Be My Guest) - Matthew Siddle Feb 2018

CHAT ROOM John - Nic Harding (TFH Merseyside)

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. 

CHAT ROOM - on C S Lewis (Henry Viner-Brooks, Pauline Peacock, Douglas Gresham) 2016

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.

CHAT ROOM - Out of the Ashes (with musician Penny Lyon phone in) 2016

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

CHAT ROOM - Riding Lights Paul Burbridge, plus Heather Buckley (Prenton) Dec 2016

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.

CHAT ROOM - Ronald Porter (Walk A Mile in My Shoes, Dr Barnardos) 2019

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. 

CHAT ROOM - Ricky Leonard (USA, prison, conversion, FGBA) 2017

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.

CHAT ROOM - Riding Lights Paul Burbridge, plus Heather Buckley (Prenton) Dec 2016

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.

CHAT ROOM - Sam Walton (Quaker peacemaker and protester), November 2017

CHAT ROOM - Steve & Liz Smith on prayer (Fellowship of Hope, New Brighton) 2016

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

CHAT ROOM - Samantha Francis (Christian, Vegan)

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.

CHAT ROOM - The Extreme Tour (Ted Bruun, Angelo Gonzales of USA, Pete Field UK) October 2017.mp3

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.

CHAT ROOM - Wendy Thomas (Street Pastors prayer, Father's Love Letter) October 2017

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

HERITAGE - Burton Village, with Chris Youngman

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

HERITAGE - Chester City Mission and its 19th Century beginnings

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

HERITAGE - Chester City Mission from the 20th Century onwards

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

HERITAGE - History of St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston

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

HERITAGE - History of St Peter's church, Heswall

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

HERITAGE - Ismay family's shipping ventures, with Beryl

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.

HERITAGE - Joseph Mayer and Bebington

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

HERITAGE - Joseph Mayer community heritage centre

the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral and bring them into use for the local community. To sign up and help, please email [email protected].

HERITAGE - Joseph Mayer buildings, Pennant House and Clock Tower tour

the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral bringing them into use for the local community. To sign up and help, please email [email protected].

HERITAGE - Joseph Mayer buildings, Mayer Hall tour

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

HERITAGE - Merseyside Revivals, in the period 1840-1850.mp3

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

HERITAGE - Merseyside Revivals, Rock Ferry in 1860's

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

HERITAGE - Merseyside Revivals, during the Welsh Revivals

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

HERITAGE - Merseyside Revivals, during 1934 Edward Jeffrey's Crusade

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

HERITAGE - Parkgate, a palette for the senses with Jim Fleming & Chris

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

HERITAGE - Storeton Woods, Wirral

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.

HERITAGE - Stan Thomson's story of seafaring and Operation Mobilisation

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.

HERITAGE - Visit Wirral with Don Woods songs

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

HERITAGE - Wilfred Owen and his poetry, with Chris Power

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

HERITAGE - West Wirral, 100 years ago, part 1

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.

HERITAGE - West Wirral 100 years ago, part 2, Little Neston to Hanns Hall

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

HERITAGE - Wilfred Owen (wartime poet) & the Birkenhead museum

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

PREPARED TO WORSHIP - confidence & assurance

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.

PREPARED TO WORSHIP - the wisdom of God and the foolishness of man

Beryl introduces hymns and songs to encourage us to worship God in this 60 minute programme on this specific theme

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 17 (letter yod 10).mp3

In this series of programmes, Lisa Tierney reminds us that Jesus is the Living Water. ("Mayim Chayim") and takes us through the Hebrew alphabet using each letter to point to the Messiah. Lisa also explains other Hebraic aspects including seasons, culture and traditions. The theme music "Kadosh" acknowledges that He is Holy.

DRIVE HOME 30, Dionne Simpson & Chris Brough (Wirral Worship Collective) January 2019

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.

CHAT ROOM - Elijah Kirby (Tearfund) June 2018

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 abr...

CHAT ROOM ARCHIVE - PROGRAMMES PRODUCED MORE THAN A YEAR AGO

CHAT ROOM - Alison & Lorraine (Birkenhead Filling Station)

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.

CHAT ROOM - Bishop Peter Forster (Chester)

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.