Noel has been a worship leader and songwriter for many years. He and his wife Tricia have written many modern worship hymns and songs, such as ”All Heaven Declares” and ”You Laid Aside Your Majesty”. In these podcasts, he talks about his own spiritual journey and his perspective on the Christian culture. Through honesty and humour he shares his beliefs, and questions; maybe in the process killing some of our religious sacred cows.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Myself and Dave Bilbrough were special guests on the 100th episode of the "Off Grid Christianity Podcast", hosted by Martin Purnell.
Recorded live in September 2024, we play some of our compositions, together with stories behind the songs plus our thoughts on some of the subjects that have been covered in the previous 99 episodes.
This episode will bring you laughter, encouragement and much more.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
This series of 'Worship & Wine' podcasts, draws from the recordings of my online events, each featuring a song and my 'Wine of the Week'.
Any imperfections in the songs, are down to the 'live' nature of the recording. Cheers!
Featured songs: To Be In Your Presence - CCLI No - 918122
Featured wine: Beronia Rioja Crianza
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
This series of 'Worship & Wine' podcasts, draws from the recordings of my online events, each featuring a song and my 'Wine of the Week'.
Any imperfections in the songs, are down to the 'live' nature of the recording. Cheers!
Featured songs: You Laid Aside Your Majesty - CCLI No - 78275; Lord and Father - CCLI No: - 76734
Featured wine: Sangre de Toro Red Wine
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Several years ago I was at a dinner party celebrating a friend's birthday. After we had eaten, somebody grabbed a guitar and we began singing worship songs together.
It was a very special moment, worshipping together, enjoying the presence of God while continuing to drink the wonderful wine that had been served with the meal.
To me this is the true essence of 'breaking bread together'. Celebrating the goodness of God with food, wine and music.
During the pandemic, I began a regular online event called 'Worship and Wine on Wednesday', where I shared my love of worship songs and the wines I enjoy.
This series of 'Worship & Wine' podcasts, draws from the recordings of those online events, each featuring a song and my 'Wine of the Week'.
Any imperfections in the songs, are down to the 'live' nature of the recording. Cheers!
Featured song: We Bow Down - Viola Grafstrom - CCLI No: 2106499
Featured wine: Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
The Christmas podcast 2023 is now available.
Myself and Martin Scott have recorded a special festive podcast for you to enjoy over this Christmas weekend. Hosted and produced by Martin Purnell of Off Grid Christianity.
With yet another quiz before we tackle some questions that might tax your brain cells!
So please sit back, enjoy and listen to some laughter along with some silly facts plus serious statements in which to ponder. If you’re feeling lonely over this Christmas period, you are not forgotten and we trust that this episode will make you feel part of the conversation.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tricia and I interviewed by Chris Cole for his 'Art of Living' show on Cross Rhythms Plymouth. We talk about our early life together in Plymouth, becoming accidental worship leaders, songwriting, poetry, living with Muslim and New Age neighbours and lots more.....
This podcast also features short clips of our songs:
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
In 1986, I saw the video of Queen performing 'We Are The Champions' at London's Wembley Stadium in front of 70,000 adoring fans.
That moment and that video changed the direction of my life forever. I embarked on a journey to see stadiums filled with worship.
This is the story behind our worship event, 'Champion of the World' at Wembley Stadium in 1997 and what followed after......
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
In this podcast I share the story behind the very first worship song I ever wrote.
Noel Richards
In a musical career spanning almost 50 years, Noel has performed in 39 countries and played in every kind of venue - street corners, bars, concert halls, churches, cathedrals and stadiums.
Since the late 1970s, Noel has been involved in the worldwide contemporary Christian worship movement and with his wife Tricia and others, has written many modern hymns and songs. Perhaps the best known of these is "All Heaven Declares".
He has recorded 14 albums and also appeared on numerous "live" event/compilation albums. The most successful of these is Sparrow records "I could sing of your love forever" on which Noel is featured singing a live version of "We want to see Jesus lifted high". This album has sold in excess of 500,000 units.
In 1997, Noel & Tricia Richards were key members of the team that organised the 'Champion of the World' event at London's Wembley Stadium, with an attendance of almost 45,000, making it the biggest contemporary Christian music event ever staged in that venue.
He has since been the driving force behind a worship event at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany in 2006; and has supported friends in Hungary as they work towards a stadium worship event at the brand new Puskas Arena in Budapest on 23rd July 2022.
Since 2010, Noel & Tricia have lived on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they live in Palma, the capital city.
They continue to write, record and perform together and their latest CD – Quiet My Soul – was released in September 2017.