Sam Hailes - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Since graduating from a Journalism BA (Hons) degree in 2011, I've worked as a Journalist, Editor, Social Media Manager, Communications Consultant, Proofreader and Speaker for a variety of clients. Today I'm proud to be the editor of Premier Christianity - the UK's leading Christian magazine. To take out a print or digital subscription visit premierchristianity.com/subscribe As part of my work at Premier I also produce The Profile radio show / podcast (premierchristianradio.com/theprofile) and interview guests. Past experience I've written front page stories for newspapers and magazines, press releases for musicians and blogs for a variety of websites.. I was the UK correspondent for Middle East current affairs show Focal Point which was broadcast on Inspiration TV throughout 2014. Over the past decade I've had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of stars, leaders and trend setters in everything from entertainment to politics. Highlights have included conversations with adventurers Bear Grylls and Sir Ranulph Finnes, chart toppers Moby and Owl City, racing driver Jaime Alguersuari and Grammy award winning Gospel artists Israel Houghton and Mary Mary. Selected outlets where my work has been published or broadcast: Read Write Web, Ideas Mag, Channel 4, EntertainmentWise, The Times of Israel, Lapido Media, Thought Catalog, Revelation TV, Christian Today, Integrity Music, Sorted Magazine and Cross Rhythms.

Content

Total articles 165

• ​This church leader thinks empathy can be a sin. We asked him to explain himself

  By Sam Hailes Verified| Christianity Magazine Verified Joe Rigney has authored a much-discussed new book entitled The Sin of Empathy. He defends his thesis to Sam HailesIf I were to list the fifty biggest problems facing the Church today, I don’t think ‘too much empathy’ would make the cut. But Idaho-based pastor Joe Rigney disagrees. His provocative new book is entitled The Sin of Empathy (Canon Press) and claims empathy is “the greatest rhetorical tool of manipulation in the 21st century”.

  By Sam Hailes Verified · Christianity Magazine

  Mar. 31, 2025

• Elle Limebear: ‘I want to rebuke this idea of us being an anxious generation’

  By Sam Hailes Verified| Christianity Magazine Verified After a life-long battle with anxiety, worship leader Elle Limebear is showing fear the door. As she releases her boldest music to date, the daughter of Delirious? frontman Martin Smith opens up about prophetic words, how she accidentally rewrote her father’s classic worship song and what touring the world is really like Elle Limebear was destined to sing – and that isn’t journalistic hyperbole. In 1997, as then-Delirious?

  By Sam Hailes Verified · Christianity Magazine

  Mar. 27, 2025

• ​This church leader thinks empathy can be a sin. We asked him to explain himself

  By Sam Hailes Verified| Christianity Magazine Verified Joe Rigney has authored a much-discussed new book entitled The Sin of Empathy. He defends his thesis to Sam HailesIf I were to list the fifty biggest problems facing the Church today, I don’t think ‘too much empathy’ would make the cut. But Idaho-based pastor Joe Rigney disagrees. His provocative new book is entitled The Sin of Empathy (Canon Press) and claims empathy is “the greatest rhetorical tool of manipulation in the 21st century”.

  By Sam Hailes Verified · Christianity Magazine

  Mar. 31, 2025

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Christianity Magazine

Christianity Today (CT) is a publication founded in 1956 by Billy Graham and L. Nelson Bell, aimed at serving the evangelical Christian community. The magazine provides a platform for in-depth reporting and analysis on issues relevant to faith, culture, and society, fostering thoughtful discussion among its readers. CT publishes a monthly magazine that covers a variety of topics, including theology, church life, and global news from a Christian perspective. In addition to print, it offers extensive digital content, news commentary, and analysis on current events affecting Christians worldwide. The organization also produces podcasts and multimedia content that delve into Christian living and cultural engagement. Christianity Today engages with its audience through various initiatives, including roundtable discussions and think tanks that address key issues within the evangelical community. Its mission is to provide a voice for Christians seeking meaningful engagement with their faith and the world around them.