Best Christian Aid Global Podcasts (2024)

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Dave LeVan and Jon Allen - When Global Ministries Merge 1:05:05

17m ago1:05:05

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Joining the podcast for episode 255 are nonprofit leaders Dave LeVan and Jon Allen with Water For Good. Dave and Jon speak with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about the status of worldwide access to water and what it looks like to implement Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the Global South. We talk through the tremendous needs as well as ac…

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Overlooked Headlines: Americans Fleeing Cities for Small Towns 19:03

3h ago19:03

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Today on Overlooked Headlines, we covered a range of impactful stories. From a woman in Singapore being jailed based on data from her car's infotainment system to Americans fleeing cities for small towns. We also discussed a future where fast food is a luxury in America and a controversial order in Carlsbad, California to stop praying in Jesus' nam…

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The Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health 20:58

2h ago20:58

20:58

As Catholic health providers navigate an increasingly complex world, the value of clinical ethics cannot be understated. But the world of ethics is complicated itself: How do we give equal time to both clinical care and consultation as well as academic research, peer review and church relationships? Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, President and CEO of the Ca…

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Critical Headlines: Sleep Aid Trends, Dairy Cattle Supply, Virtual Cashiers, AI Twins, and Biblical Insights 29:40

6h ago29:40

29:40

Today on Overlooked Headlines, Jeff Bass delved into some interesting headlines. From the revelation that 80% of parents give their kids sleep aids to the decline in America's dairy cattle supply due to breeding practices. The episode also covered the trend of hiring virtual employees over Zoom and the creation of digital twins of personalities by …

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Refugees, Maternal Health and Child Marriage 55:26

5h ago55:26

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In this month's 3+1 episode, we're diving into conversation around the current refugee crisis being fueled by conflict and displacement worldwide, jump back into recent conversation on Haiti and the challenges that pregnant mothers are facing in the midst of tumult and also look at the controversy surrounding mass weddings in northern Nigeria that …

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Revd Tony Miles: ‘Standing On The Shoulders’ - Aldersgate Sunday 2024 18:53

13h ago18:53

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'Do we possess the sacrificial love, the courage and the humility, to allow others to stand on our shoulders, so that they can do what God’s calling them to do, and so enable the work of the Kingdom?'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Matt Rhodes - A Manifesto for Modern Missions 1:02:06

16d ago1:02:06

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On the show today, we're joined by missionary Matt Rhodes who is the author of No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions. He talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about trends within missions that emphasize speed and big numbers, but often lack the depth of discipleship that characterized Jesus' ministry. Matt shares about the miss…

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Overlooked Headlines: Global Fertility Rates Drop - Implications and Challenges 23:49

9d ago23:49

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Today on Overlooked Headlines, Jeff Bass covers a range of important news stories. The Justice Department is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug, sparking public discussion. A Kenyan doctor warns about the WHO pandemic treaty possibly leading to a one world government. Fertility rates are dropping globally, an…

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Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘The Spirit Came’ Pentecost Sunday 2024 13:31

5h ago13:31

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Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘The Spirit Came’ Pentecost Sunday 2024 by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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MasterCard's AI Suite and Chinese Scientists' Mutant Virus: Overlooked Headlines Update 17:40

4h ago17:40

17:40

In this episode of Overlooked Headlines, Jeff Bass discusses impactful news stories including Scotland banning wood-burning stoves in new homes to combat climate change, Mastercard introducing a new AI suite for fraud prevention, Meta partnering with Ray-Bans for augmented reality sunglasses, and Chinese scientists creating a mutant Ebola virus. Th…

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The Impact of Ministry Formation on Colleague Experience 20:43

17d ago20:43

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Join us for a dynamic discussion on the impact of ministry formation on the colleague experience, featuring Darren Henson, Senior Director of Ministry Formation at CHA, Pete Guarisco, VP of Mission at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, and Rafael Flores, Director of Mission Integration at FMOL Northshore Region. Discover FMOL's deep…

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Interview with Dominic Brain of Christian Aid: Christian Aid Week 24 9:29

8h ago9:29

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Interview with Dominic Brain of Christian Aid: Christian Aid Week 24 by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Revd Dr Joyce Popoola: ‘Extraordinary Love’ 17:58

8h ago17:58

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Revd Dr Joyce Popoola: ‘Extraordinary Love’ by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Gaston Warner - This is Child Empowerment 56:59

9d ago56:59

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We are joined today by global nonprofit leader Gaston Warner who is the Global North CEO of Zoe Empowers. Gaston talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about their work among vulnerable families, especially child and youth headed households. Over the years, our show has talked a lot about the need for kids to be raised in families and communities…

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Overlooked Headlines: U.S. Birth Rate Decline and AI Evolution 20:03

25d ago20:03

20:03

Hello, this is Jeff Bass, your host for Overlooked Headlines. In this episode, we delved into some critical headlines that have been overlooked in the news cycle. We started by discussing the concerning trend of the U.S. birth rate dropping to its lowest level in decades. The CDC's report highlighted the decline in fertility rates among different e…

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Revd Tony Miles ‘Carpe Diem’ Acts 10:44-48; John 15:9-17 21:13

22d ago21:13

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‘Every person in this world is loved by God unconditionally. Our Maker longs for us to turn towards his love. All who feel drawn to pray, I believe is experiencing the prevenient grace of God and the Holy Spirit is at work.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Alternate Economies and Climate Change (April 3+1) 54:22

16d ago54:22

54:22

In this 3+1 episode, we're getting into recent news about ways that Russia is getting around economic sanctions to buoy their economy during their war of aggression as well a couple Asian countries where pollution and contamination is having widespread effects on people's health and wellbeing. We've got Amanda Erne joining us for the conversation. …

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Overlooked Headlines: From Flying Cars to Christian College Controversy 25:02

22d ago25:02

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Today on Overlooked Headlines, host Jeff Bass covered a range of fascinating stories, from a new home security system that fires paintballs to flying cars. The episode also delved into the concerning topic of government attacks on Christian colleges. Listeners were treated to inspiring biblical words, or His Lines, to help strengthen their faith as…

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Revd Gordon Newton: 'Fruitful Relationships' John 15:1-8 & Acts 8:26-40 20:05

23d ago20:05

20:05

‘Does God still bring people together at certain times and for certain purposes? I have no doubt in answering with complete conviction; “Yes, He does”…If Jesus Christ is the vine and we are the branches, then we are in a living and dynamic relationship with Him – and with each other! And it is God makes our relationships fruitful.’…

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Dr. Karen Fancher - Blessed Are The Peacemakers 1:17:14

23d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

"We stand together at the foot of the cross and we will work for peace." Dr. Karen Fancher from Multnomah University joins the show today to walk us through the profoundly Christian field of peacebuilding. In her conversation with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke, Dr. Fancher walks us through what it means to promote peace within the humanitarian spac…

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From Antibiotics in Meat to Global Digital ID: Uncovering Overlooked Headlines 23:26

1M ago23:26

23:26

In this episode, we delve into three thought-provoking headlines that shed light on important issues affecting us today. Headline 1: What 's in Your Meat? We start by discussing the concerning trend of major food chains like Tyson Foods, Panera Bread, and Chick-fil-A reversing their no-antibiotics policies in meat production. The use of antibiotics…

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Viewing AI Through a Catholic Social Teaching Lens 23:02

13d ago23:02

23:02

Nate Hibner, Ph.D., Senior Director of Ethics and Editor of Health Care Ethics USA (HCEUSA) at CHA and Nicholas Kockler, Ph.D., MS, HEC-C, Vice President of System Ethics Services at Providence St. Joseph Health in Renton, Washington, join Health Calls for an enlightening discussion, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Ca…

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Revd Lansford Penn-Timity: “In the presence of the Good Shepherd.” 21:14

1M ago21:14

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‘If this morning you are feeling hopeless about any situation, you are in the right place. Put that situation into God’s hands in prayer. And hear the words of Jesus speaking to you this morning, saying, “trust me,” I am the Good Shepherd, and I am here to make all things new.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Leading with Integrity 21:41

20d ago21:41

21:41

Dennis Gonzales, Ph.D., CHA's Senior Director of Mission Innovation and Integration and Ann Garrido, author of Redeeming Power: Exercising the Gift as God Intended and associate professor of homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, join Health Calls to discuss the importance of a leader's positive worldview in effectively navigatin…

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Revd Tony Miles: 'Is Kindness Enough?’ Acts 3:1-16 & Luke 24:36-48 21:15

1M ago21:15

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‘If we want society to change, we need to SEE the need; FEEL the need and be MOVED to respond in some way. What’s more, those who we’re moved to help, must be open to receive it.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Eugene Cho - Advocating for the Hungry 1:27:43

1M ago1:27:43

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We are privileged to be joined today by a Christian leader that really embodies the ethic that we are all striving for as we pursue justice, mercy and shalom in the nations. We're grateful to have Eugene Cho join Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke on the show today talking with us about the work of Bread for the World and what it looks like to advocate …

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Overlooked Headlines Pilot Episode 17:21

2M ago17:21

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Welcome to the premiere episode of Overlooked Headlines with Jeff Bass! I'm your host, Jeff Bass, and I am thrilled to bring you the most current headlines that have been disregarded or overlooked but are critical to your life and well-being. In this episode, we dive into three important headlines that you may have missed in the mainstream news. Fi…

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Revd Tony Miles: 'No Turning Back' Sermon on Easter Sunday 24 20:45

2M ago20:45

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The resurrection sometimes feels too good to be true; sometimes fear, doubt, and grief can overwhelm us; sometimes ‘hope’ and ‘promise’ are harder to bear than ‘fear’ and ‘despair’. Yet, if we look into the tomb, there’s nothing there, but if we sincerely look for the Jesus, We WILL find him risen!By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Malaria, Haiti, Slavery and "Aid State" (March 3+1) 52:27

2M ago52:27

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In this 3+1 episode, we're talking the good (malaria vaccines), the bad (slavery) and a whole lot of Haiti. We've got Mac Archer back on the show to share with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke what she's seeing on the ground in Haiti and what's getting missed in larger media outlets. We talk through the utility of violence by those running the country…

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Preston Sprinkle and Brandon Stiver - Rethinking Orphan Care 1:22:51

2M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Today, we're releasing our podcast collaboration with our friends at Theology in the Raw. Brandon had a chance to sit down with Preston Sprinkle and dive into all things global orphan care and discuss the realities of that children in orphanages face worldwide. Our conversation weaves between a theology of calling and mission and how American Chris…

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Researching on the Road with Avera Health 17:32

2M ago17:32

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Research is a key component of any health system. So, when it comes to serving rural areas, how do these systems reach patients and populations that may otherwise be left out of the research process? Valerie Schremp Hahn, Associate Editor of Catholic Health World, and Amy Elliott, PhD, the Avera Research Institute’s Chief Clinical Research Officer,…

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Revd Gordon Newton 'Sir, we would like to see Jesus.' John 12:21 16:20

2M ago16:20

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'We see Jesus – whoever we are and whatever century of history we live in – we see Jesus most clearly when we come close to the cross, which is what we are invited to do as we move on through this Passiontide and into Holy Week.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Peter Greer and Ryan Skoog - Leading From Your Knees 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Global nonprofits are notorious doers, always thinking, planning and taking action. In all of our intentionality for programs and justice endeavors, are we being equally intentional to pray? Peter Greer is back on the show, along with new friend Ryan Skoog, to share about the new book that they wrote (along with Cameron Doolittle) called Lead with …

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Revd Tony Miles: 'What kind of love is this?' Mothering Sunday 2024 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

‘Let us recognise, and never underestimate, the power of love, prayer, nurture, faithfulness, and obedience in parenthood. Not only upon the life of the individual, but upon our families, communities and even the world.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Revd Lansford Penn-Timity 'A world in need of cleansing' 21:05

3M ago21:05

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'It is my hope that this passage from the Gospel of John may inspire us to copy Jesus' example of cleansing our temple physically as well as our bodies, the living temple.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Chrina Henson - Pioneering Family Care in the Philippines 59:11

3M ago59:11

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In honor of the World Without Orphans Global Forum and in honor of awesome work being done in the Philippines, we've got Chrina Cuna Henson joining the show. Chrina runs the Manila-based organization Generations-Home and talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about what it's like to promote foster care and adoption in the Philippines. We discuss …

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Mutual Learning in Global Health 24:18

3M ago24:18

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One of the most critical aspects of global health practice is creating and fostering good relationships. Having trusted partners around the globe not only allows us to get the proper resources where they need to go, but also facilitates opportunities for mutual learning. Bruce Compton, CHA's Senior Director of Global Health, and Edmund Nigel Ramsay…

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Deacon Ali McMillan 'To take up the cross' Mark 8:31-38 14:09

3M ago14:09

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'This Lent I pray that we will all choose to walk the path of discipleship, that we will choose to follow Jesus, even knowing that the way won’t be easy. We will have to carry our crosses. But as we walk, we do so with our eyes looking ahead to the cross, and beyond to a tomb that stands empty.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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El Salvador, Localization, UNRWA and Bono (February 3+1) 57:58

3M ago57:58

57:58

In this 3+1 episode, we're catching up on some global stories that you might have missed and have a recommendation of the pop variety. We're continuing last month's conversation on elections by looking at El Salvador, talking through localization efforts in global development, the scandal surrounding UNRWA-Hamas and then get Brandon's take on Bono'…

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Revd Dr Howard Mellor: 'Temptations - then and now!' 21:59

4M ago21:59

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Revd Dr Howard Mellor: 'Temptations - then and now!' by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Justin Narducci - Heal the Sick, Proclaim the Kingdom 58:19

3M ago58:19

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What does it look like to meet the needs of very vulnerable people in the face of glaring global disparity? What does it look like to bring God's Kingdom through improving access to healthcare in the Global South? These are the questions we're looking at today as we dive into conversation with CEO of CURE International, Justin Narducci. Justin and …

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Building Trust in Community Benefit 22:10

4M ago22:10

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As health systems work to eliminate inequities in the communities they serve, are we doing all that we can to establish trustworthiness with those communities? What if there is already a lack of trust between provider and patient? Betsy Taylor, Editor of Health Progress and Philip Alberti, Ph.D., Sr. Director of Health Equity Research and Policy an…

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Revd Lansford Penn-Timity: “Listen to Him” 20:10

4M ago20:10

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Sermon on #RacialJustice Sunday, 11th February 2024.'Micah the Prophet in our Old Testament reading now lists for us what God requires of us TO ADDRESS INJUSTICE, it is To act justly, To love mercy To walk humbly with God.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Revd Tony Miles: ‘On whose terms?’ 17:31

4M ago17:31

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Let us not burn out, but burn brightly for the Gospel.If care for souls, we can love our neighbours as ourselves!By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Dr. Forrest Inslee - Caring for Creation 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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You cannot have a conversation around global issues without considering the state of the earth itself. We are talking today with educator, author and climate advocate Dr. Forrest Inslee to learn, "what on earth is happening with the earth?" Dr. Inslee brings a distinctly Christian viewpoint to the conversation as we consider the damage being done t…

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Sudan, Elections, USAID and MEAL [January 3+1] 49:06

4M ago49:06

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In our first ever 3+1 episode, we're catching up on some global stories that you might have missed. We're talking about the war going on in Sudan, elections throughout the world, USAID waste and then learn of a great recommendation from our guest on developing monitoring and evaluation. Conversation Notes 2:10 - Introduction to the 3+1 format and t…

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Dr. Michael Pucci - Owning Poverty 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Author and development educator, Dr. Michael Pucci joins the show to talk with us about the spiritual and relational dynamics of poverty and helps us understand the biblical view of the global family of God. We also dive into a fascinating conversation on the multi-billion dollar aid industry (which is nuanced by the amount of remittances sent to t…

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Welcome to Think Global 7:44

5M ago7:44

7:44

This podcast is something like day one, while at the same time seven years strong. In this trailer episode for Think Global, Brandon Stiver speaks to the heart of the podcast and the season that God is calling our community into. You’ll hear about some of the updates to the podcast as well as more ways to connect with us. Brandon also introduces Ca…

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12th Century Carol 10:09

6M ago10:09

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Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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Joy To The World 3:18

6M ago3:18

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Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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