The Commission Files

Will welcomes the celebrated singer songwriter Eilidh Patterson to Studio 2 at Commission just in time for Christmas! Click play for a musical journey of Folk, Americana, and Faith, as Eilidh tells her story of success, setback, and renewal. You'll hear plenty of her music, and enjoy her singing live in the studio! * All music and lyrics in this episode are by Eilidh Paterson, and are used with permission. Get in touch with us. Produced by Commission Christian Radio

Join Will and his guest for a remarkable insight into life as a chaplain in the Armed Forces. Rev James Burnett from Belfast is a chaplain in the Royal Naval Reserve. Known as "Bish" or "Padre", whilst on deployment he regularly hears serving men and women ask why they rarely meet any Christians. This is his mission field. And his wish is that church life could be like the bonds he finds among serving men and women. "We few - we band of brothers..." Get in touch with u...

One to enjoy without the younger kids listening - because we're dealing with how to teach our young people about love and sex. Judith Cairns from Love for Life joins Will to explain their work in schools, churches and the community. There's no doubt the issue is complex and nuanced. Jude talks candidly about the times they are challenged or misunderstood, sometimes deliberately misunderstood - both outside and inside the Church. Get in touch with us. Produced by Commission...

In a special extra episode, Belfast man Gerry Blain tells Will his own life story, a story of turning away from God, and of being one of the worst-behaved Bible study group members imaginable! But God called Gerry back to Himself. His witness ever since has impacted the lives of many others. This interview was arranged at Gerry's request, when he knew his life was coming to an end. With his family's blessing, we're releasing it now, in the days immediately fol...

Lisa Keys is the Chief Officer of Boys Brigade Northern Ireland An experienced business leader, she has steered the organisation through a major change as it began to work in partnership with, rather than as part of, the BB in Great Britain. BB NI now has hundreds of companies with thousands of volunteer leaders. In an era when society is re-examining the way we bring up our boys and young men, Lisa tells Will how they are making a difference - with a programme rooted specifical...