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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 156 - Dr Mark Houghton
Until 2014, Mark was a GP in Sheffield, UK. He is a published author and his latest is about the true story of a Royal Navy surgeon in WW2 who saved the lives of 2 Admirals. It is meticulously researched and must have been a labour of love considering the subject was his dad. How positive or negative was it to try and attain his father’s career? How therapeutic was it to write about his late dad? Why did Mark write a book about abortion? What flak did he get? What illnesses has Mark had to battle with? What happened? Another special episode with Mark will follow shortly regarding the book he co-wrote, Pregnancy And Abortion – A Practical Guide To Making Decisions. Through Fire and Water: The Life and Faith of a Naval Surgeon in War and Peace available now. Malcolm Down Publishing Hello to Florey, Chain, and Heatley
Off Grid Christianity is a podcast for Christians who feel disconnected from Church…whether they attend one or not!
Those 5 Starter Questions and Christian Hero.
This shortened episode features the 5 questions I ask every guest at the start of every podcast. I finish every episode by asking them who their christian hero is. The former BBC NI Political commentator and all round good egg Martina Purdy, turns the table and asks me the questions. Many have asked what my answers would be so here they are!
Meet Your Host
Martin Purnell
Hosted by Martin Purnell, former ‘Drivetime’ presenter on the UK’s first FM Christian Radio station, ‘Cross Rhythms City’, in Stoke-on-Trent. Martin also pioneered the legendary lunchtime discussion programme ‘The Soapbox’ on national Christian radio station ‘UCB’.
In recent years, Martin took a step back from direct involvement in broadcasting to focus on family life in his adopted home of Northern Ireland. However, throughout that time, the concept behind OGC has been developing on the ‘back burner’ and Access Radio is excited to bring that to fruition, through this regular podcast.
In August 2025, Martin was interviewed by Randy Morocco of the USA for his Facebook page. Randy wanted to know more about the Off Grid Christianity podcasts plus a bit more about Martin. What has he learned from over 100 episodes and what are Martin’s favourites? Have any recordings not been released? A copy of this podcast can be found here.
Off Grid Christianity – Episode 136 – Special Edition –
Martin was interviewed by Roger Jones which was broadcast Wednesday 5th March 2025 on www.brumsideradio.com broadcasting worldwide; on DAB and also on a smart speaker. You will also be able to access it afterwards on his website www.cmm.org.uk under Heart and Soul or use this link…
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