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Episode 139: An Hour With the ISB

January 10, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

Roger Herbert brings an hour of music and discussion on the International Staff Band of The Salvation Army

Episode 138: Holiness Hour - January 3rd 2021 - Majors Ian & Susan Woodgate

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

We consider the arrival of the Magi to the baby Jesus

Episode 138: The Full Fortress Breakfast with Stuart & Lorraine Hall

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Music, song, a review of the 'Army' papers, thought for the day and much more ... This week's special guest is the talented singer Charlie Green.

Episode 138: Salvation Meeting - January 3rd 2021 - Bandmaster Marc Harry

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

On the first Sunday of January, Bandmaster Marc Harry brings new hope for a new future.

Episode 138: Knee Drill - January 3rd 2021 - Major Keith White

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 32.2 MB

Morning prayers on the first Sunday of January celebrating the Epiphany.

Episode 138: An Hour With the ISB

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Roger Herbert brings an hour of music and discussion on the International Staff Band of The Salvation Army

Episode 137: Bible Study No.9 Jesus - in 10 Objects

December 28, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 25.2 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.9 Jesus - in 10 Objects.

Episode 137: Sunday 27th December 2020 - Stuart Hall

December 27, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

On the final Sunday of 2020, Stuart takes a look back over the first 10 months of Fortress Radio. Recalling some of the presenters on the station as well as some statistics on the number of listeners and more...

Episode 136: Bible Study No.8 Jesus - and Jeremiah

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.7 Jesus - and Jeremiah.

Episode 135: Bible Study No.7 Jesus - and Isaiah

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.7 Jesus - and Isaiah.

Episode 133: Holiness Hour - August 23rd 2020 - Majors Ian and Susan Woodgate

December 20, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

4th Sunday in Advent. William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 40th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 134: Fortress Radio Christmas Service

December 20, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

Marc Harry brings together carols and readings for the Season of Goodwill

Episode 133: Knee Drill - December 20th 2020 - Major Keith White

December 20, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 34 MB

4th Sunday in Advent. Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 40th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 133: Christmas with the ISB

December 20, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MB

Roger Herbert presents three Christmas programmes featuring the ISB. Episode 3.

Episode 132: Holiness Hour - December 13th 2020 - Majors Ian and Alison Woodgate

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

3rd Sunday in Advent. William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 39th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 132: Salvation Meeting - December 13th 2020 - Bandmaster Marc Harry

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Salvation meetings usually included plenty of singing as well as group or individual music items. While an officer usually led the meeting and gave the address or sermon, people were invited to take part by praying, reading out verses of hymns or from the Bible, or by giving their testimony. This is the 39th Salvation Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 132: Knee Drill - December 13th 2020 - Major Keith White

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

3rd Sunday in Advent. Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 39th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 132: Holiness Hour - December 13th 2020 - Majors Ian and Susan Woodgate

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

3rd Sunday in Advent. William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 39th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 132: Christmas with the ISB

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

Roger Herbert presents three Christmas programmes featuring the ISB. Episode 2.

Episode 130: Bible Study No.6 Jesus - and David

December 06, 2020 07:42 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.6 Jesus - and David.

Episode 130: Bible Study No.5 Jesus - and Glory

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.5 Jesus - and GLory.

Episode 131: Salvation Meeting - December 6th 2020 - Stuart Hall

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB

Salvation meetings usually included plenty of singing as well as group or individual music items. While an officer usually led the meeting and gave the address or sermon, people were invited to take part by praying, reading out verses of hymns or from the Bible, or by giving their testimony. This is the 38th Salvation Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 130: Knee Drill - December 6th 2020 - Major Keith White

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

2nd Sunday in Advent. Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 38th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 130: Holiness Hour - December 6th 2020 - Majors Ian and Susan Woodgate

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

2nd Sunday in Advent. William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 38th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 130: Christmas with the ISB

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

Roger Herbert presents three Christmas programmes featuring the ISB. Episode 1.

Episode 128: History of the ISB - Ep.8 - 2000 - 2020

November 29, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

The International Staff Band (or ISB) is the premier brass band of The Salvation Army. Formed in October 1891 from workers at the Salvation Army Headquarters in London. Today it still continues to exist to promote the highest standards of Salvation Army banding and to spread the message of the Christian gospel through its musical ministry. Roger Herbert hosts a series of programmes about the history of the band. This episode looks at the Stephen Cobb years: part two, from the year 2000.

Episode 129: Praise & Salvation - November 29th 2020 - Marc Harry

November 29, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

On the 5th Sunday in a month, Marc Harry presents a Praise and Salvation meeting. This is the 37th Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 128: Knee Drill - November 29th 2020 - Major Keith White

November 29, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 37th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 128: Holiness Hour - November 29th 2020 - Majors Ian & Susan Woodgate with guest Commissioner Anthony Cotterill

November 29, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 37th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 127: Bible Study No.4 Jesus - and the Tabernacle

November 28, 2020 17:49 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.4 Jesus - and the Tabernacle.

Episode 126: History of the ISB - Ep.7 - 1994 to 2000

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

The International Staff Band (or ISB) is the premier brass band of The Salvation Army. Formed in October 1891 from workers at the Salvation Army Headquarters in London. Today it still continues to exist to promote the highest standards of Salvation Army banding and to spread the message of the Christian gospel through its musical ministry. Roger Herbert hosts a series of programmes about the history of the band. This episode looks at the Stephen Cobb years: part one, 1975-1990.

Episode 127: Bible Study No.3 Jesus - and the Exodus

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.3 Jesus - and the Exodus

Episode 126: Salvation Meeting - November 22nd 2020 - Stuart Hall

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Salvation meetings usually included plenty of singing as well as group or individual music items. While an officer usually led the meeting and gave the address or sermon, people were invited to take part by praying, reading out verses of hymns or from the Bible, or by giving their testimony. This is the 36th Salvation Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 126: Knee Drill - November 22nd 2020 - Stephen Poxon

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 36th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Episode 126: Holiness Hour - November 22nd 2020 - Lt. Colonel Jayne Roberts & the ISS

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 36th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Bible Study No.2 Jesus - and Moses

November 19, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 21 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.2 Jesus - and Moses

History of the ISB - Ep.6 - 1990 to 1994

November 15, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

The International Staff Band (or ISB) is the premier brass band of The Salvation Army. Formed in October 1891 from workers at the Salvation Army Headquarters in London. Today it still continues to exist to promote the highest standards of Salvation Army banding and to spread the message of the Christian gospel through its musical ministry. Roger Herbert hosts a series of programmes about the history of the band. This episode looks at the Robert Redhead Years 1990-1994.

Salvation Meeting - November 15th 2020 - Bandmaster Marc Harry

November 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Salvation meetings usually included plenty of singing as well as group or individual music items. While an officer usually led the meeting and gave the address or sermon, people were invited to take part by praying, reading out verses of hymns or from the Bible, or by giving their testimony. This is the 35th Salvation Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Knee Drill - November 14th 2020 - Stephen Poxon

November 15, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MB

Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 35th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Holiness Hour - November 15th 2020 - Majors Ian and Susan Woodgate

November 15, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 35th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

History of the ISB - Ep.5 - 1975 to 1990

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

The International Staff Band (or ISB) is the premier brass band of The Salvation Army. Formed in October 1891 from workers at the Salvation Army Headquarters in London. Today it still continues to exist to promote the highest standards of Salvation Army banding and to spread the message of the Christian gospel through its musical ministry. Roger Herbert hosts a series of programmes about the history of the band. This episode looks at the Ray Bowes years 1975-1990.

Remembrance Sunday Special

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Three former servicemen are interviewed about what Remembrance means to them. Lt. Colonel Stuart Watts brings a little insight into how the Director of Music controls the Massed Guards Bands at the Cenotaph in London and Admiral Sir James Perowne recalls his life as a submariner. Last year (2019) Commissioner Harry Read became somewhat of a celebrity when at the age of 94 he parachuted into Normandy as part of the 75th anniversary of the D-day landings. Listen to his story as he recalls his ...

Salvation Meeting - November 8th 2020 - Bandmaster Marc Harry

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Salvation meetings usually included plenty of singing as well as group or individual music items. While an officer usually led the meeting and gave the address or sermon, people were invited to take part by praying, reading out verses of hymns or from the Bible, or by giving their testimony. This is the 34th Salvation Meeting broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Knee Drill - November 8th 2020 - Major Keith White

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 34th Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Holiness Hour - November 8th 2020 - Major Donald Montgomery

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 87 MB

William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 34th Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Remembrance Day.

Bible Study No.1 Jesus - and Adam

November 02, 2020 09:59 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.1 Jesus - and Adam

Bible Study No.1 Jesus and Adam

November 02, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

A ten-part series of bible studies from Revd. Barbara Steadman-Allen based on ‘The greatest sermon ever preached’. Barbara will open up the Old Testament and see just how some of the people, the events and even objects prefigure who Jesus was, and the purpose of his coming. Study No.1 - Jesus and Adam

Holiness Hour - November 1st 2020 - Majors Ian and Susan Woodgate

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB

William Booth regulated that meetings where the teaching of sanctification and the education and training of Salvationists should be held, these were named holiness meetings. This is the 33rd Holiness Hour programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.

History of the ISB - Ep.4 - 1965 to 1975

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

The International Staff Band (or ISB) is the premier brass band of The Salvation Army. Formed in October 1891 from workers at the Salvation Army Headquarters in London. Today it still continues to exist to promote the highest standards of Salvation Army banding and to spread the message of the Christian gospel through its musical ministry. Roger Herbert hosts a series of programmes about the history of the band. This episode looks at the Bernard Adams, part three, 1965-1975.

Knee Drill - November 1st 2020 - Major Keith White

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

Morning prayers were known as ‘knee drill' a time spent literally on your knees. When using the 'mercy seat' the act of kneeling for those that can, is still practised. The 33rd Knee Drill programme broadcast on Fortress Radio during the COVID-19 lockdown.