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Off Grid Christianity – Episode 172 – Special Podcast – Abortion, A Guide Through The Facts. A returning guest from episode 156, Dr Mark Houghton was a GP in Sheffield and with 2 female co-authors wrote Pregnancy And Abortion – A Practical Guide To Making Decisions. This episode is not a ‘Bible Bashing’ exercise nor is it to pour guilt, scorn, shame etc on anyone who wants to listen and learn more. Mark handles the difficult subject of abortion in a dignified and caring manner. What are the facts surrounding abortion? What are the health risks for the mother before, during and after termination? Is there a risk of cancer because of an abortion? What are the statistics and surveys from other countries regarding pre and post termination? Why aren’t certain facts widely known and how reliable are they? It is a podcast that needs to be heard and discussed afterwards with friends etc. Please feel free to pass on the link for this episode. Personally, I too would like to think we handled this subject in a dignified and caring manner. Should you want to contact Mark for help or advice only, please use our email address and it will be passed on ogc@accessradio.biz This episode is not a substitute for personal medical advice. It is important that you seek advice from your medical practitioner.
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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