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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
![Worship & Wine Podcast - Episode 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14177342/WWW_for_Podcastblody_300x300.png)
5 days ago
Worship & Wine Podcast - Episode 1
5 days ago
5 days ago
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
![Off Grid Christianity - Christmas Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14177342/_Noel_Richards_Christmas_23_Podcast8imhi_300x300.png)
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Off Grid Christianity - Christmas Podcast
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.
![Chris Cole interviews Noel & Tricia Richards](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Chris Cole interviews Noel & Tricia Richards
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:
![A Life Changing Moment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 29, 2023
A Life Changing Moment
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......
![My First Worship Song](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
My First Worship Song
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
In this podcast I share the story behind the very first worship song I ever wrote.
![Songs In The Night](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Songs In The Night
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Prophecy is an important gift for the Church and all those in it. Over the years, many people have prophesied to me that "God will give me songs in the night!" This humorous podcast looks at the way it worked out.
![Not My Enemy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Not My Enemy
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
It is so easy to regard other Christian denominations as inferior to our own. To think we are closer to the truth than others. We can also have an 'us and them' attitude to people of other faiths. In this podcast I talk about how life experiences have taught me to see those who are different as friends, rather than enemies. This podcast concludes with our song 'We Need To Love'.
![Jesus Takes Hollywood](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14177342/The_Noel_Richards_Podcast_2023_1500_2cay29_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Jesus Takes Hollywood
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
It seems that there is an increase in faith-based TV shows and movies, coming out of Hollywood. In this podcast, I reflect on the trend and suggest a sequel idea for the Jesus Revolution movie. All I need now is a screenwriter.....
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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.