Flame CCR - 1. Interviews

The Edge of Life - 16 (interviews at PHAB) October 2019

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   

The Edge of Life - 16 (interviews at PHAB) October 2019

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   

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 06, (Sexual Health and Mental Health, let's talk about sex) October 2019

A regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about sex, which she seems remarkably confident in doing so - being an unmarried Mum. The programme also contains interviews on the topic of sexual health from Lloyd's Pharmacy prepared for radio during sexual awareness week.

Crossing Point - 19 walking on eggshells (in the Church), October 2019‌

A monthly series.WALKING ON EGGSHELLS In conjunction with the Christian organisation Crossing Point in Liverpool, this monthly radio programme is an honest, sensitive look at the emotive subject of domestic abuse - remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This programme talks about the need of Church leaders to pace up to the reality that domestic abuse even affects church members. Yet Christianity gives a clear message of love, care and respect, plus the sanctity of marriage.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Feelings, Joy (July 2019)

The Edge of Life - 15 (Dave Halton, disability sport) September 2019

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 [email protected] for details.  

DRIVE HOME 30, John - Derek Marshall and Peter McGrath, PWMI (July 2019)

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 .......

DRIVE HOME 30, Derek Marshall and Peter McGrath, PWMI (July 2019)

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 .......

The Edge of Life - 15 (Dave Halton, disability sport) September 2019

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 [email protected] for details.  

Ken Maddison, Old Friends - 03

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.

CHAT ROOM - Paul Hodge (Liverpool, musician, early years) September 2019

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.

CHAT ROOM - Ric & Helene O'Barry (Behind The Dolphin Smile) July 2019

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, Inspiration - 007, poems May 2019 with blessing

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

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 05, (suicide) September 2019

A regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about mental heath and Christianity, and then poses a big question on the topic of suicide. Jeremy (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust) adds his experience as a hospital chaplain.

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 07 (the shofar)

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. In these three joined programmes Lisa introduces the shofar to us, The theme music "Kadosh" acknowledges that He is Holy.

DRIVE HOME 30, Ade Birkby music, Phil Briggs Compassion UK, Janine Victoria (August 2019)

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. 

DRIVE HOME 30 - Ade Birkby music, Phil Briggs Compassion UK, Janine Victoria (August 2019)

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. 

Crossing Point (Walking on Eggshells) - 18 (childhood traumas and behaviour), September 2019‌

A monthly series.WALKING ON EGGSHELLS In conjunction with the Christian organisation Crossing Point in Liverpool, this monthly radio programme is an honest, sensitive look at the emotive subject of domestic abuse - remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We learn a new TLA (three letter abbreviation) ACE ... Adverse Childhood Experiences ... and the statistics shared are traumatic. Di leads the topic with her A A A helpers, Abigail, Agnes and Anne.

Albina, Inspiration - 006, 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 - Feelings, Hunger (July 2019)

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Feelings, Hunger July 2019

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 06 (letters gimmel 3 and nun 14)

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.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Feelings, Fear July 2019

DRIVE HOME 30, Chris Power (New Ferry explosion update) July 2019

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 resi...

DRIVE HOME 30 - Chris Power (New Ferry explosion update) July 2019

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 resi...

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 04 (Sleep), Aug 2019

A regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about sleep and the way lack of it impacts upon mental heath. Mark joins her and adds a very personal male dimension to this programme. 

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 05 (letter hey 5, month June)

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.

Crossing Point (walking on eggshells) - 17 (safe accomodation for victims), July 2019‌

A monthly series.WALKING ON EGGSHELLS In conjunction with the Christian organisation Crossing Point in Liverpool, this monthly radio programme is an honest, sensitive look at the emotive subject of domestic abuse - remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Agnes and Di are joined by newbie Abigail.

Ken Maddison, Old Friends - 02

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.

CHAT ROOM - Chris Lambrianou (the rise and rise of God's footsoldier), July 2019

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 det...

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 04 (letter mem 13)

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.

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 03 (letter shin 21, Menora)

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.

Crossing Point (walking on eggshells) - 16 (safe accomodation for victims), June 2019‌

A monthly series.WALKING ON EGGSHELLS In conjunction with the Christian organisation Crossing Point in Liverpool, this monthly radio programme is an honest, sensitive look at the emotive subject of domestic abuse - remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 03, July 2019

A regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about domestic abuse and the impact relationships can have on our mental health. Her guest Heather talks openly about her mental health struggles resulting from domestic abuse.

Lisa Tierney, Living Water (Hebraic Roots) - 02 (letter lamed 12, month May & September)

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.

CHAT ROOM - The Bogside Artists part 1 (Greenbelt, Derry, Bloody Sunday)

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

Lisa Tierney, Living Waters (Hebraic Roots) - 01 (alphabet introduction, month May)

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.

CHAT ROOM - Jonathan Martin, parts 1 & 2 (YMCA Trinity C E O) June 2019

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.

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 02, June 2019

A regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about addiction to alcohol and drugs and highlights the amazing way that she, and her guest Adam, broke free.

The Edge of Life - 13 Sian, Gail & Ellie (Ancora House, adolescent mental health, Chester) May 2019

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 ....... 

DRIVE HOME 30, Tony Roberts (Tree of Life), Steve & Liz (Easter pop up shop) April 2019

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 l...

DRIVE HOME 30 - Tony Roberts (Tree of Life), Steve & Liz (Easter pop up shop) April 2019

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 l...

THAT'S MY KING ( JESUS ) ......... PODCAST RECENT ADDITIONS

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. 

Janine Victoria, all things mental health - 01, May 2019

The first of a regular monthly programme shining a light upon the important  topic of mental health. Janine Victoria has been through the deep trauma of mental illness, and has survived ... by her own determination aided by her strong Christian faith, In this programme she talks about the worrying statistics on mental illness and also talks about her own way of combating mental illness.

Joshua Francis, The Promised Land - Compassion Special, Why Vegetarianism Isn't Enough (Samantha Francis) April 2019

Albina, Inspiration - 002, poems, April 2019

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

Albina, Inspiration - 001, poems, March 2019

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

Albina, Inspiration - 002, poems, April 2019

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

Albina, Inspiration - 005, poems May 2019

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

Albina, Inspiration - 003, poems April 2019

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