The J.John Podcast

Something Brewing in Scotland // Facing the Canon with Peter Anderson 27.05.2026 28m

J.John sits down with Peter Anderson, Lead Pastor of City on a Hill Church in Edinburgh, to explore the journey of building a church from humble beginnings to a thriving, multi-community movement. Starting with just 30 members after four years, Peter shares how City on a Hill has since grown to reach hundreds across seven communities. In this honest and inspiring conversation, he reflects on the tension of holding onto a big vision while facing the challenges of a small reality. Peter also opens up about the powerful culture of prayer among church leaders in Edinburgh and what it looks like to witness signs of a spiritual awakening across Scotland today. If you’ve ever wrestled with slow progress, big dreams, or staying faithful in the early stages, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.--Follow Peter Anderson on Instagram: @peteedinburgh.Visit the church website: cityonahill.org.uk.Find his book 'Foundations' at https://amzn.eu/d/0bTYOZ6X

I Discovered Gratitude // Facing the Canon with Girma Bishaw 20.05.2026 28m

This week, J.John is joined by Girma Bishaw, who shares his powerful story of growing up in Ethiopia and his journey of faith. Girma reveals how someone who wasn’t fully living out their own faith still played a significant role in helping him discover the grace and love of Jesus. Girma shares about the 'Gratitude Initiative', an organisation that aims to change our culture by resourcing and gathering communities to talk about and practise gratitude.--Follow the Gratitude Initiative on Instagram: @ukgratitude.Visit their website: gratitudeinitiative.org.uk.Find his book 'The Gratitude Way' at https://ivpbooks.com/the-gratitude-way.

Signs, Wonders & Evangelism // Facing the Canon with Daniel Chand 13.05.2026 28m

Before meeting Jesus, Daniel believed that he was “on fire for the devil,” living a life far from God. But everything changed when he faced a possible prison sentence. In that pivotal moment, he surrendered his life to Jesus and experienced the overwhelming freedom of having sin, shame, and condemnation lifted from his shoulders. This week, J.John sits down with Daniel Chand, an inspiring evangelist whose powerful story of redemption is now impacting lives around the world. From darkness to purpose, Daniel is witnessing incredible signs and wonders through his ministry. You won’t want to miss this honest and hope-filled conversation.-- Follow Daniel Chand on social media: @evangelistdanielchand.Visit his website: wljm.org.Find his books and resources at https://dcmi.org.uk/shop.

How to Raise a Hope-Filled Family // Facing the Canon with Lucy Rycroft 06.05.2026 28m

This week, J.John is joined by Lucy Rycroft, an inspiring mother passionate about equipping families to grow in faith in the middle of everyday life. Many of us feel like we’re constantly trying to keep up; forgetting things, running late, and wondering if we’re doing enough as parents. For Christians, the pressure can feel even greater: are we sharing Jesus with our children in the right way? Lucy's ministry. 'The Hope-Filled Family' is about meeting parents where they are - in the messy, noisy, imperfect reality of family life - and discovering that faith can grow even there.

Mobilising a Generation for God // Facing the Canon with Teo Hayashi 29.04.2026 28m

J.John speaks with Teo Hayashi, leader Zion Church in Brazil and founder of the Dunamis Movement. They chat about Teo's journey of faith and Dunamis Movement which is inspiring hundreds of thousands of university students to live out the Great Commission.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1Connect with J.JohnSign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

Journey of a Lifetime // Facing the Canon with Sir Brian Souter 22.04.2026 28m

J.John is joined by Sir Brian Souter, the co-founder of Stagecoach, a company that at its height owned 14,000 buses, 3,000 trains and had some 38,000 employees. Together, they talk about surrendering your business and work to God, generosity, and the quiet revival in Scotland. -- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.JohnSign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

Malnourished but Feeding Families // Facing the Canon with Sarah Clay 15.04.2026 28m

J.John chats with Sarah Clay from Voices of Hope. She shares about their BRITE Box initiative and the life-changing community choirs they run for women and children who have experienced hardship. Sarah also opens up about her own health struggles with Neuropathic Gastroparesis, which have often left her malnourished. It’s a powerful story of how God can flip the narrative, as Sarah helps families find food, confidence, and hope again.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.JohnSign Up: https://www.jjohn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

Unexpected Conversion to Christianity // Facing the Canon with David Harper 08.04.2026 28m

David Harper thought that Christianity was ‘a bit too boring’, ‘a bit too ordinary’, and ‘a bit too available’, but then he witnessed a transformation in his daughter’s life and embarked on his own 11-month journey of discovery. In his conversation with J.John, David shares about his unexpected conversion to Christianity and his decision to put his faith in Jesus. David is an antiques expert and BBC TV presenter on programmes such as ‘Antiques Road Trip’, ‘Flog it’, ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration. Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John:Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

Becoming Disentangled // Facing the Canon with Jo Johnson 11.03.2026 27m

J.John is joined by Jo Johnson, a clinical neuropsychologist and author of 'Disentangled'. In their conversation, they discuss how to tame your thoughts and feelings to live freely for Jesus.

From Delirious? to the Big Church Festival // Facing the Canon with Tim Jupp 04.03.2026 28m

J.John speaks with Tim Jupp, formerly the keyboard player of Delirious? and now the Founder of the Big Church Festival. Tim shares about his passion for unifying the Church in the UK through worship and music.

Anxiety, Peace and Worship // Facing the Canon with Philippa Hanna 25.02.2026 28m

J.John is joined by Philippa Hanna, a song writer and worshipper leader who shares her journey of coming to faith in Jesus and discovering peace in place of anxiety.

Peace in the Storm // Facing the Canon with Fiona Castle 18.02.2026 28m

This week, J.John speaks with Fiona Castle who shares her encouraging story of discovering the transforming love of Jesus 50 years ago at the age of 35. In their conversation Fiona talks about how God met her at one of the lowest times of her life and brought peace that completely changed her way of thinking. Fiona is the wife of the late British entertainer Roy Castle.

From Drugs to Jesus // Facing the Canon with Javier Lesta-Candal 11.02.2026 29m

This week, J.John speaks with Javier Lesta-Candal, who shares his remarkable journey from drugs to discovering the life-changing love of Jesus. In this powerful conversation, Javier recounts a defining encounter with God at a Billy Graham crusade that transformed his life and set him on a new path of faith and purpose. Now leading Teen Challenge London, he is passionate about helping people break free from addiction and encounter the hope and freedom found in Jesus.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration. Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John:Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

A Visitation from God // Facing the Canon with Barry Chant 04.02.2026 28m

J.John speaks with Dr Barry Chant, a pioneering pastor and the founder of Tabor College in Australia. Barry has a PhD in the origins and development of the Pentecostal movement in Australia and today's conversation focuses around themes of healing and revival.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John:Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

How to Reframe our Thinking // Facing the Canon with Jo Hargreaves 28.01.2026 28m

This week, J.John speaks with Jo Hargreaves, the Faith Filled Therapist. Jo offers fascinating insights at the intersection of neuroscience and Scripture, showing how refocusing our attention on God’s Word can transform the way we think. Please note: today’s episode includes discussion of topics such as the use of spells and drug use. Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John Sign Up:https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

From the Squats to the Pulpit // Facing the Canon: Stephen Derbyshire 21.01.2026 29m

J.John speaks with Stephen Derbyshire, a former Pastor whose story of transformation is a clear testimony to God's redemptive power that can change each of our lives. Today’s conversation includes conversation around drug and substance abuse.-- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration. Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John:Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

My Grandfather: The Commandant of Auschwitz // Facing the Canon with Kai Höss 14.01.2026 29m

Joining J.John is Kai Höss, pastor of the Bible Church of Stuttgart and grandson of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. In this powerful episode, Kai reflects on discovering the truth about his grandfather’s past and the impact that knowledge had on his own life. He speaks about his journey of understanding grace, grappling with the legacy of such profound evil, and seeking to respond with humility and responsibility. Kai also shares about his efforts to build relationships with Jewish communities and with families affected by the Holocaust, approaching these conversations with deep respect and a commitment to remembrance and reconciliation.

Still Standing // Facing the Canon with Tola-Doll Fisher 07.01.2026 28m

This week, J.John is joined by Tola-Doll Fisher, the creative director and editor of the Woman Alive magazine and podcast. Tola-Doll's story covers a range of topics including baby loss, divorce and cancer, and is a reminder of the truths of Proverbs 24:16; The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. Please note that this episode contains discussion around both abortion and baby loss.--Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration. Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John:Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

Ending Well // Facing the Canon with David B Rowe 31.12.2025 28m

In this episode of Facing the Canon, J.John is joined by his friend David Rowe who is facing a battle with cancer. David shares his moving story and focuses not only on 'ending well', but also on 'living well'.

Christmas Unwrapped 24.12.2025 28m

J.John unwraps the true meaning of Christmas in this special episode of J.John on Sundays. Filmed at Kensington Temple in the heart of London.