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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 50 MIN

Pastor Steve Maile - UK Police Handcuff Pastor for Preaching the Gospel: A Disturbing Sign for Christian Free Speech

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Pastor Steve Maile joins us to discuss his recent arrest while street preaching in Watford. The 66-year-old New Zealand-born pastor, who has been engaged in evangelism for 45 years and was mentored by Reinhard Bonnke, recounts the incident and reflects on his background, his conversion in Auckland in 1979, and his longstanding practice of public gospel ministry. He also addresses freedom of expression and the importance of active Christian witness in public spaces. Steve Maile is an Apostolic Evangelist and Pastor with over 45 years experience ministering the Gospel and equipping believers. Whether it has been through large evangelistic missions, conferences, street outreaches, or one-to-one, Steve's infectious passion for the Lord has enabled him to win many thousands to Christ in over fifty nations. He is a gifted singer and communicator whose infectious passion for Christ reaches people from all walks of life, with accompanying signs and wonders.  He became a Christian in Auckland, New Zealand in 1979 and was trained for the ministry by his pastor, Dr Kevin Dyson - a prestigious Bible teacher and author. Shortly after his training, Steve left a promising career as a head Chef to become a full time minister, preaching the Gospel worldwide, including ministering in Africa with Reinhard Bonnke from Christ for All Nation. Connect with Steve... FACEBOOK                  https://www.facebook.com/steve.maile.3/                                      https://www.facebook.com/EvangelistSteveMaile/ 𝕏                                  @MaileSteve  https://x.com/MaileSteve OASIS CITY CHURCH https://www.oasiscitychurchwatford.co.uk/meet-the-pastors   Connect with Hearts of Oak… 𝕏                         x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE            heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS        heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA  heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP                  heartsofoak.org/shop/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com and follow him on 𝕏 x.com/TheBoschFawstin

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