The Evangelical Seanchaí

UCB Ireland have taken EAI's weekly video and enhanced the audio with extra music.  Listen to Nick Park as he describes his worst Christmas and his best Christmas.Support the show

Nick talks about viruses and vaccines. Phil McKinley shares the beautiful concept of The Irish Blessing project. David Turner explains how persecuted Christians are under added pressure due to the Covid-19 crisis.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park shares on why the Church can't go back to business as usual. John McCarthy, evangelist & surf instructor, talks about Cliffs of Hope and his new video. David Turner encourages us to pray for Mahrokh Kanbari in Iran and Sawan Masih in Pakistan.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park explains why a real life and death crisis reminds us that sport is only a game. Vincent Hughes of UBC, on the other side of the microphone for a change, talks about how a school event led to a life in radio. David Turner encourages us to pray for Meron Gebreselasie -imprisoned in Eritrea.Support the show

Nick Park sends our prayers & good wishes to Dr Ciara Kelly. Dr Jubil Thomas, as a committed Christian and medical doctor, offers his unique perspective on the coronavirus crisis. David Turner encourages us to pray for Leah Sharibu - a brave young woman kidnapped by Book Haram.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park explains how the way churches respond to the Corona virus will determine how people view us long after the virus becomes a distant memory. David Turner continues Church in Chains' Lent project by urging us to pray for Kim Jong Uk, imprisoned for his faith in North Korea. This week's interview is with Phil Burrell & other bikers from the Christian Motorcycle Association.Support the show

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance discusses why taking coronavirus seriously shouldn't send us into despair or panic. Nick also shares his deeply personal experience of being a whistleblower. David Turner kicks off Church in Chains' lent project by telling us about Wang Yi - a pastor imprisoned for his faith in China. Finally, Nick shares a double-feature movies review of 'Amazing Grace' (Aretha Franklin's live Gospel concert) and 'Harriet' (the incredible and inspiring true account of how the Holy Spirit used an escaped slave to lead others to freedom).Support the show

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance reflects on politicians (and churches) who over-promise but under-deliver. Darren Sharp explains how Compassion Ireland are changing lives, and David Turner of Church in Chains informs us as to how to pray for Christians in Saudi Arabia.Support the show

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland shares his personal experience of what it means to be homeless, and why he believes housing to be a human right and a moral issue.  Also,David Turner of Church in Chains explains how we can pray for the Church in Kazakhstan.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland encourages us to pray before we vote - and highlights some of the key issues guiding his vote. Mick Toolan talks about his water charity work in Cameroon, and David Turner of Church in Chains describes how Indonesia is both the home of megachurches and of persecuted Christians.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland contrasts the Two Popes movie with the reality. Steve Vaughan shares about a new early morning Faith & Work initiative in Dublin, and David Turner of Church in Chains describes the Persecuted Church in Syria.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland asks how much of the news headlines we really getting. Pastor Jayaseelan shares about the Ministry of Jesus Church in Ballyfermot. Also, David Turner of Church in Chains helps us know how to pray for the Church in Mexico.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland encourages us to listen to the man who stands at the gate of the year, and to enter 2020 hand-in-hand with God. Nick also looks ahead to initiatives planned in the next 12 months, including an interview with Dr James Davis about Dublin becoming a 'global hub of Christianity'. David Turner shares some of the areas that Church in Chains are keeping their eyes on in 2020.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland reflects on the Christmas Carol 'O Holy Night' - a heart cry from an atheist who wanted to see a church that would look more like Jesus. Paul Carley explains how the Bridge Church in Celbridge has teamed up with a local cafe to provide Christmas Dinner for over 60 members of the community. Also, David Turner of Church in Chains shares about the reality of Christians who face arrest simply for singing Christmas Carols.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland pays tribute to Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke who went to be with the Lord this week. Mitch, from Crown Jesus Ministries, describes Bonnke's role in his own calling as an evangelist. Also, David Turner of Church in Chains helps us know how to pray for the Church in Afghanistan.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

In a week in which Peter McVerry said he hates Christmas, Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland describes how his own attitude towards Christmas has radically changed. Nick also chats to Edward and Flora Okobi, who came to Ireland from Nigeria and pioneered the Culture Connect organisation in Drogheda. Also, David Turner of Church in Chains shares insights into what it's like to be a Christian in Ethiopia.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

EAI Director Nick Park reflects on why the British Labour Party dropped their plans to abolish private schools - and argues that religious schools should be a matter of choice. Nick also meets Katy Edgmon to hear how Zoe Community seeks to help local churches respond to crisis pregnancies. Also, David Turner of Church in Chains shares disturbing news from Algeria.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance reflects on what Venice and King Canute can teach a Church that faces a rising tide of social change. Nick also chats to Robbie Frawley about coping with tragedy, UCB radio & how he ended up as a guest at Bono's wedding. David Turner of Church In Chains talk about what it's like to be a Christian in Turkey.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Following the death of the broadcaster Gay Byrne, Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance responds to those who view his legacy in a negative light. Nick also chats to Jonny Lindsay about his ministry at Vox Magazine, and to David Turner of Church In Chains about religious freedom, discrimination and persecution in Egypt.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance explains why recognising the Turkish slaughter of the Armenians as 'genocide' is more than semantics. How Evangelical Christians are joining Ireland's Jewish community to listen to Holocaust survivors and mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Damian Jackson talks about a new church initiative to address the issue of homelessness.  David Turner explains persecution in Sri Lanka. Finally, there's a review of the movie 'Stan & Ollie' - what's that doing in a Christian podcast?Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance explains why push and pull factors have created a flood of migrants that will not abate. How can rich & developed nations avoid the tragedy of migrants suffocating in containers? David Patton talks about his new documentary film - 'The Spiritual Journey of Ireland'  Meanwhile, David Turner explains why life is so different for Christians in different regions of Nigeria.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance questions whether making drugs gangs a source of entertainment is feeding Ireland's problem with criminality. Fraser Hosford shares about the launch of Praxis Press with his new book 'Down With This Sort of Thing.'  David Turner highlights conditions for Christians in Iraq and a new housing initiative through a Church in Chains partnership.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park discusses how the world, and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, are recognising African Christians who are transforming their Continent . David Wilson of Agape Ministries shares about the upcoming "Living Out' Conference, and how church leaders can help Christians with same-sex attractions who want to remain faithful to biblical standards of sexuality.  David Turner, of Church in Chains, also explains what it is like to be a Christian in North Korea.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park discusses partisanship and intransigence in the news headlines, a BBC documentary on the Northern Irish Troubles, and a hug in a US courtroom that dramatically displayed Christian forgiveness. Patrick Mitchel of Irish Bible Institute talks about his new book 'The Message of Love'. David Turner shares about persecution of Christians in Uzbekistan. The podcast finishes with a movie review of 'Unplanned' - the powerful story of Abby Johnson's journey from abortion clinic director to pro-life campaigner.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Episode 5 features an interview with the pastors of the 1000-strong Betania Church in Dublin, recorded live on the construction site of their massive new building. David Turner shares about persecution in Iran. Also, Nick looks at why news stories about Boris Johnson, Maria Bailey & Donald Trump should make Christians pause for their own integrity check.Support the show

Nick Park brings his unique take on the week's headlines, focusing on Justin Trudeau's 'blackface' past and our need for grace and redemption. David Turner shares about persecution of Christians in Eritrea. Also, Nick interviews Donna Jennings about her experience with Micah, her autistic son, and about an upcoming TIO Conference in Greystones, County Wicklow, to help equip the Church to celebrate and minister to those with learning disabilities.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland reflects on the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and why TearFund Ireland are praying for the climate. There's an interview with the planners of the National Women's Fire Conference in Dublin. David Turner shares about persecution in Pakistan, and Nick launches a new segment - God's Growing Church - by explaining why church worship songs need to be both biblical and singable.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Nick Park of Evangelical Alliance Ireland reviews the news headlines, concentrating on the alarming decline in society's expectations of leadership and why we are turning bullies into heroes and role models. Roy Angle shares about his passion for the Church to provide community. David Turner shares about the Persecuted Church in India. The Evangelical Seanchaí Podcast seeks to inform, connect, equip & represent Ireland's Evangelical Christians.Support the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)

Evangelical Alliance's Nick Park chats with TearFund Ireland, Church in Chains, & draws inspiration from Stephen the Blind HedgehogSupport the show (http://www.evangelical.ie)