CMM News

Heart and Soul Programmes 2024

20th November – Roger Jones interviews British singer-songwriter Paul Paulton on his life and ministry. Then Debra Mayo brings us some worship music and chat.

13th November – Roger Jones does a 3-way transatlantic chat with Jennifer Marshall Bleakley – author of Finding Grace and Pawverbs, mental health counsellor, and Larry Randolph, founder of Canines for Christ, Therapy Dog Ministry, Billy Graham School of Evangelism. Then Steve Robinson brings an hour of music and thoughts on the subject of Faith.

6th November – Roger Jones and guests from the recent CMM music week at The Pleasaunce reflect on the premiere of his new musical ZAC, and we even get to hear the official recording too! Then Graeme Russell talks on the theme of ‘Light and Dark‘.

30th October – Recorded at a CMM music week in Cumbria, Roger Jones talks to Chrissy and Colin Greaves (former members of East Birmingham Renewal Group) about their home church ministry and experience of the Holy Spirit. Then Debra Mayo brings a chilled hour talking clothes and forgiveness. She also shares about a picture she received from the Lord.

23rd October – Roger Jones speaks to Richard Fothergill, founder of The Filling Station ministry where hundreds of people get renewed and re-filled with God’s amazing power. Then Steve Robinson brings us an hour of music and chat on the theme of ‘Hope’.

16th October – Roger Jones interviews Rev Simon Holloway about his life and faith journey. Then Graeme Russell brings another of his great hours of music and chat on the theme: ‘Sharing Moments of Pause‘.

9th October – As a tribute, Roger Jones repeats his interview with Steve Legg – international baffler and funny guy, and wonderful communicator of the gospel [repeat]. Then Debra Mayo brings us an hour of music and chat.

2nd October – Annie Routley features the ministry of CMM Choir. For over 27 years this community choir has presented Roger Jones musicals and other CMM music in and around the Birmingham area. Then Steve Robinson brings an hour of inspirational music and chat on the theme of ‘The Sacrifice of Jesus‘.

25th September – Roger Jones talks to Bishop Maurice Sinclair and Gill Edwards about their recent visit and ministry in Bolivia. Then Graeme Russell brings another hour reflecting on Faith, hope, love, joy and friendship while saying a goodbye to Steve Legg.

18th September – Debra Mayo interviews Heart & Soul’s own Roger Jones about 40 years of Christian Music Ministries!

11th September – Roger Jones brings a very important and timely interview with journalist Paul Calvert direct from Bethlehem. It includes an interview with Rachel Goldberg, mother of one the the hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza. Then Steven Robinson brings an hour of his inspiring music and chat on the theme Unity.

4th September – Roger Jones repeats his interview with Timothy Dudley-Smith as a tribute where he talks about his faith, life and ministry [repeat]. Then Graeme Russell brings us an hour of inspiring music and chat on the topic Refreshed Reflecting!

24th July – Roger Jones interviews CMM associate Sarah Harley as she embarks upon an incredible and sacrificial adventure joining Mercy Ships as a nurse on the hospital ship Africa Mercy which is anchored off the coast of Madagascar. Then Graeme Russell brings an hour of his usual gentle and encouraging music and chat, this time about Promises!

17th July – Roger Jones chats with Rev Louise Beasley from Lickey and Blackwell Churches. She tells all – her difficult home background, hard times at school, and then a call to ordination. Then we join Debra Mayo and her special guest Nathan Hayward, Christian Songwriter, jazz pianist, author and teacher playing songs and chatting about his new album ‘Songs from a Spacious Place‘.

10th July – Roger Jones talks to Peter Green, Pastor, Police Chaplin, Magician, Professor, etc. This a really interesting chat with a person who has helped so many in their walk with God. Then Steven Robinson brings an hour of music and chat on the theme of The Life.

3rd July – Roger Jones talks to singer, song-writer and evangelist Bryn Haworth about his intriguing faith journey which has gone alongside his music-making. Then Graeme Russell brings another hour of his gentle, thought-provoking music and chat on the theme It’s all about the words!

26th June – Roger Jones interviews CMM soloist, Bob Deakin, at our North Norfolk music week at The Pleasaunce, Overstrand. Bob shares about his life and faith, and the remarkable way he met his wife Sara [repeat]. Then Debra Mayo leads us for a chill out hour of music and chat.

19th June – Roger Jones repeats his interview with Fiona Castle (author, speaker and widow of Roy Castle) about her faith and life, and especially in her time with Roy in the latter stages of his life [repeat]. Then Steve Robinson brings us ‘The Truth Show‘ with an hour of inspiring music and thoughts.

12th June – Roger Jones has a great chat with pastor, author, preacher Dan Yarnell about his life and ministry. Then Graeme Russell brings an hour of inspiring music and thought on ‘Feeling grateful & thankful and Counting the reasons‘.

5th June – Debra Mayo presents a double-bill where she interviews Roger Jones about his 40 years of music ministry.

29th May – Roger Jones brings us the classic 1981 recording of his Pentecost music Saints Alive! plus other worship songs. Then Steve Robinson presents an hour of music and chat on the theme of ‘The Way‘.

22nd May – Annie Routley looks at gold, silver and precious things throughout the Bible – and how precious we are to God [repeat]. Then we join Graeme Russell who brings an hour of music and chat on the theme of ‘Pentecost Change‘.

15th May – Annie Routley looks at gold, silver and precious things throughout the Bible – and how precious we are to God [repeat]. Then we join Debra Mayo for her selection of great music and reflections.

8th May – Roger Jones reflects on Appledore Christian Music Festival 2023 as we get ready for this year’s festival in a few weeks! [repeat]. Then join Steve Robinson with music, chat and thoughts on the theme ‘Open-handed‘.

1st May – Roger Jones interviews Clair Gregory about the new album ‘The Golden Era‘ she has released with Denz Easy. Then Graeme Russell returns with the theme ‘See hear!‘ (All about seeing and hearing).

24th April – Roger Jones talks to Nerys Siddall and Melony Hill who run Mary Jones World. Then Debra Mayo brings ‘Great music & reflection‘.

17th April – Roger Jones interviews Rev Dr Carver Anderson about his Christian faith and ministry, particularly regarding his work in prisons. Then Steven Robinson is back with a great hour of music and chat where he encourages us to ‘Take a breath!‘.

10th April – Roger Jones replays his interview with worship leader, song-writer Sue Rinaldi – it’s a terrific chat, recorded live at McDonalds, Spring Harvest at Minehead. Then we have a special LIVE show with all of us presenters Debra Mayo, Graeme Russell, Steve Robinson and Roger Jones!

3rd April – We hear a recording of the first musical that Roger Jones wrote in the 70s, Jerusalem Joy, followed by songs from his Songs of Easter collection. Then Debra Mayo leads us with an hour of Easter music and chat.

27th March – Annie Routley brings us the Easter story through Roger Jones musicals. Then Steven Robinson brings a special programme for Holy Week: The Debt is Paid

20th March – Roger Jones talks to Jennifer Marshall Bleakley (North Carolina) and Larry Randolph (Florida) about their new book and therapy dog ministry. Then Graeme Russell returns with an hour of lovely music and chat entitled ‘A journey back and forth‘.

13th March – Roger Jones interviews speaker, song-writer, puppeteer and founder of Kids UK, Andi Markham [repeat]. Then Debra Mayo brings us an hour of music and chat to lift your heart.

6th March – Roger Jones talks to speaker, song-writer, puppeteer and founder of Kids UK, Andi Markham. Then Steven Robinson brings an hour of ‘great things‘, with inspiring music and chat.

28th February – Roger Jones talks to Mark Stibbe about his book ‘Do Dogs go To Heaven?‘, as well as his faith journey and current life as a celebrated author. Then Graeme Russell brings an hour of inspiring thought and music with the theme of ‘It’s all about the ingredients!‘.

21st February – Debra Mayo takes us back in time to the worship songs that the 1970’s gave us. It is a great two hours of wonderful songs and reminiscing.

14th February – Roger Jones‘ show features Byd Mary Jones World in Bala, North Wales, and talks to Nerys Siddall and Melony Hill about the great story that helped launch the Bible Society. Then Steve Robinson brings an hour of music and chat on the theme of Living with a Fire.

7th February – “At least 25% of us will suffer from mental health issues at some time in our lives!” Roger Jones talks to two young people about these issues, connected to “Time to Talk Day” (Mental Health Awareness). This is will be very informative and helpful to everyone. Then “It’s all about the questions” – Graeme Russell is back with an hour of inspiring music and chat.

31st January – Annie Routley brings an hour of inspiring music and chat on the theme of “Lion of Judah & CS Lewis’ “Aslan”. Then join Debra Mayo for a chilled hour reflecting on “Honouring the Lord”.

24th January – Roger Jones talks to former CID officer, pub landlord and now Pentecostal pastor Nev Green about his faith journey and ministry [repeat]. Then Steve Robinson brings us “The Art of Celebration”, an hour of inspiring music and chat.

17th January – Roger Jones interviews CMM soloist, Bob Deakin, at our North Norfolk music week at The Pleasaunce, Overstrand. Bob shares about his life and faith, and the remarkable way he met his wife Sara. Then Graeme Russell is back with his usual smooth, velvet voice, in an hour of music and chat. He says “It’s all about the 3s”.

10th January – Roger Jones interviews Steve Spooner. Following Wayne Rooney’s departure, Steve was in charge of Birmingham City FC last Saturday. In this interview, recorded a few years ago at the Birmingham City Training Ground, Steve talks graphically about faith and football [repeat]. Then Debra Mayo leads us for an upbeat and light hearted hour.

3rd January – Roger Jones leads us for the whole 2 hours with carols, readings and his Three Wise Camels musical.