Flame CCR - 1. Interviews

Norman gave Chris the opportunity of chatting to Paul Calvert from Bethlehem about what is happening out there in Palestine. Amusement when Paul's mobile phone gave a warning about incoming missiles. This programme was first broadcast on Flame CCR and details of Chris's letters can be obtained from flameccr@gmail.com.

David Friery talked on Friday to Meredith Preston who is planning the visit to Liverpool of the OM ship "Logos Hope". Storms permitting the ship will berth at Liverpool cruise port 6pm MONDAY 26th OCTOBER. This interview was first broadcast on Flame CCR.

LIVING PROOF that GOD CAN REPAIR A BROKEN MAN. Rob's story of Redemption and the transforming Power of Our God. Recorded one year on from Oct 7th 2025 when Jesus broke into Rob's life ... so now Rob's FIRST BIRTHDAY. Programme first broadcast on Flame CCR.

Norman talks to Paul Calvert who was touring UK as a break away from his missionary activities in Palestine (Bethlehem). Paul in his press and media opportunities has a unique view on the political situation in Palestine, Gaza and Israel. He himself is non-political but understands clearly all that is going on in the light of what the Bible says about futures. Also in the light of long standing antagonism between Arab and Jew. Well worth a listen to as it sheds light on situations in a ...

Paul Calvert is a journalist living in Palestine (Bethlehem), is a missionary to the Christian community there and runs an internet radio station (Radio Hayah). During a tour of the UK Paul came to Wirral and spoke at the Wirral FIlling Station meeting on 17th September. In this Chat Room programme Paul repeats what he said at the Filling Station meeting. The programme also contains some of Paul's poetry, details his published book (The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree) and include...

Martin talks about the ten steps recovery programme and plays his ukelele.

Lisa talks to Bruce McEwan about his Bible Study books.

David talks to James Lycett, leader of United Beach Missions (UBM) about this summer's programme in UK and Europe. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR.

Norman talks to Chris Gibaud about his calling as an author, writing material warning of the state of the world. One can say that Chris is "a man of Issachar" (see 1 Chronicles 12) as "one who understands the times so that he can know what God's people ought to do". Chris goes on to explain the content and reasoning behind his first 5 letters. This programme was first broadcast on FlameCCR and details of Chris's letters can be obtained from flameccr@gmail.com.

Listeners phoned in with gardening questions - all expertly handled by Glynn. Programme broadcast on Flame CCR.

David opens the Flame studio door to Lawrence who talks about Operation Mobilisation and their ship, Logos Hope, which is visiting Liverpool in October 2026. Rob Davo is the second guest and talks about his miraculous Christian conversion experience in 2025 that has changed his life. Other interesting parts are the quiz plus a variety of music. This programme was first broadcast on Flame CCR.

David Friery talks to Stephen Dunning about Carey Outreach Ministries and his teaching in the Philippines. A couple of quizzes are included. This programme was first broadcast on Flame CCR.

Shirley Bowen and Pam talk with Norman about CAP (Christians against poverty) and the way CAP helpers befriend people and help them through their difficult financial situation. John Cheek joins in the conversation. Programme broadcast on FlameCCR.

David Friery talks to Martin during his Friday "drive home" radio programme on Flame CCR. A number of David's friends contact with their thoughts on New Year resolutions.

David Friery talks to the OM (Operation Mobilisation) team leader, Lawrence, and two lady team members from the Far East and South Africa, about OM's work. Flame is looking forward to the OM ship LOGOS HOPE visiting Merseyside at the end of October 2026. Details are on www.uk.om.org/pages/category/ships.

Norman and Trace sit together in the Flame studio and chat (fireside chat style) ... including things musical. Trace sings live a pre-release version of a new song.

John talks to Norman about his Christian experience and feeling welcome in St Helen's CLC (Christian Life Centre). He also talks about his difficult teenage years.

Shirley Bowen talks with Norman about CAP (Christians against poverty) and the way people can find HOPE even in their difficult financial situation. Phil Dickson joins talking about the Asset Review in the voluntary sector. Programme broadcast on FlameCCR.

Rebecca talks to Lisa in the Flame studio about her recent Christian experience. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Darren talks to David and Ben Friery, during their live radio broadcast on Flame CCR, about enjoying being Pastor of Bromborough Evangelical church on Wirral and the local Gospel Partnership.

Natasha talks to Lisa during her live radio broadcast on Flame CCR about a God experience helping her out of addiction and the joys of a Christian life learning to express visions though prophetic art.

Steven talks to David and Ben Friery, during their live radio broadcast on Flame CCR, about being a Christian and evangelism inside and outside of church.

Sue talks more to John about her domestic abuse. This is detailed in her book "The Power of Shame" available from the Flame studio. Sue survived the long term effects of this abuse thanks in her later years to a "white knight" husband and a loving caring God. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Derek and Mike reminisce on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org over their 80 years of life.

Derek and Mike reminisce on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org over their 80 years of life.

Derek and Mike talk to each other in a humorous way, reminiscing over their 80 years of life. This includes their early school years and their love of music. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Paul Calvert, a Christian working in Bethlehem, in a phone interview with Lisa in the UK Flame studio, talks honestly about the current political situation in Palestine. Included is an interview Paul did with a man in Palestine on the subject of antisematism. This programme was broadcast in January 2025 on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org

In an interview in the Flame studio, broadcasting live, Ko Hsin tells Lisa her story of rape which resulted in her developing full-blown diagnosed AIDS. She describes her coming into a Christian faith and how medical treatment with experimental drugs has miraculously left her completely free from any trace of AIDS. Since that experience she has given birth to a daughter who is completely AIDS free. This programme was broadcast in January 2025 on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Whilst visiting the UK, Christian (a pseudonym) came into the Flame studio in Birkenhead and talked to Norman about his pastoral ministry in his home country. An interview well worth listening to, as an encouragement to pray for him and his fellow Christians. This programme was first broadcast on Flame CCR (Christian and Community Radio).

Sue talks to Norman about her childhood experiences of neglect and abuse. This is detailed in her book "The Power of Shame" available from the Flame studio. Sue survived the long term effects of this abuse thanks in her later years to a "white knight" husband and a loving caring God. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Madelaine talks to Norman about the Flower Street murals she painted on the end of terrace houses in Kirkdale, Liverpool in 2023 and 2024 and explains in detail the significance of the flowers in the design. She also talks about how the project involved the local community including some of the children. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR ... www.flameradio.org.

Madelaine talks to Norman about the Flower Street murals she painted on the end of terrace houses in Kirkdale, Liverpool in 2023 and 2024 and explains in detail the significance of the flowers in the design. She also talks about how the project involved the local community including some of the children. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR ... www.flameradio.org.

Lisa talks in her live "drive time" programme in the FLAME studio to Mike Haynes who is the Pastor of the Living Hope church in North Bebington, Wirral. Mike talks about his conversion, in USA, to Christ and his church activities on Wirral over many years. Mile also broadcast on Flame 20 years ago. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Helena Croft, MBE, talks about her work in London and South.East England with prostitutes and trafficking (www.streetlightUK.com). This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR with Helena as a telephone guest.

Mark Fishliegh talks about the way in which "The Meeting Place" in Oxton Road, Birkenhead started. And details the various community activities that the Meeting Place is involved with. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR with Mark as a telephone guest.

Diane Jones from Orkney talks to David Friery about her childhood in Queensferry (N Wales), plus life on the Isle of Man, on Sark (Channel Islands) and lately on Orkney. Plus a surprise link with John Lennon. All with some good old hymns. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR www.flameradio.org.

Norman Polden (station manager, Flame CCR) takes the opportunity to testify to God's goodness in helping him through sudden traumatic disability in February 2018. King & Country's music track "JOY" echoes in Norman's mind and in this short audio track as he reflects on James 1 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be matu...

Lisa talks in her live "drive time" programme in the FLAME studio to Amy Faith Morley who is a singer, songwriter and musician. Amy also talks about "Henry's Song" written to raise funds for "young at heart" children's charity. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Lisa talks in her live "drive time programme in the FLAME studio to Vernon Fuller who is a singer, songwriter and musician. He is also a worship leader in his church in Widnes. In addition to his recorded music, Vernon also sings live some new songs. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Lisa talks in her live "drive time programme with Gordon and Karen in the FLAME studio. They talk about their prayer involvement on=line internationally for Israel and for the UK, They both put a Christian slant upon very recent events. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Lisa talks in her live "drive time programme over the phone to Jennifer about the recent news from Iran and then to Paul in Bethlehem about Gaza. They both put a Christian slant upon very recent events. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Flame CCR celebrated the completion of its GREEN ROOM and going onto DAB+ in Merseyside by inviting team and friends to open day at its Rock Ferry Studios. This included live interviews on air and in this programme Norman talks to wife Beryl, and then to Derek & Mike.. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR.

JohnJames Bruce, from Accrington, joined Lisa in the Flame broadcasting studio for her live "drive time" programme. He previewed his new "Seven Seas" CD and tracks and sang live, (Christian Punk), GREAT. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR..

Flame CCR celebrated the completion of its GREEN ROOM and going onto DAB+ in Merseyside by inviting team and friends to open day at its Rock Ferry Studios. This included live interviews on air and in this programme Lisa talks to local church friends and to John Cheek.. This programme was broadcast on Flame CCR.