Best Unitedkingdom Podcasts (2024)

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GCMA Insights - Men You Need to Listen to This! Women in the Golf industry 1:19:41

2d ago1:19:41

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A thought provoking, inspiring and relevant discussion this week where Leighton is joined by 5 women from different sectors of the Golf Industry: Natalie McColl - Membership Services Manager - GCMA Nicole Wheatley - Owner Medi8 Candi Watkins - General Manager - Sharpley Golf Club Karen Drake - General Manager - Clevedon Golf Club Claire Docker - Ga…

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The Cross – Paul M. Williams 1:12:50

11h ago1:12:50

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Mark 15:21-47 If I was to say to you the words, “Carmen Christi”, there’s probably very few of you if any, who would understand what I’m on about. “Carmen Christi” is Latin, which being interpreted means “Hymn to Christ”. Now while you most likely are unfamiliar with the language, you ought be very familiar with the content. You may better know thi…

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From the Garden to the Cross – Paul M. Williams 1:16:26

1d ago1:16:26

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Matthew 27:24-26 First before the Jewish courts and then before the Roman courts — they lied point blank and accused Him to His face. Twice accused falsely? Nay thrice!! Before Herod also, “...the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him” (Lk.23:10). What would you have done? What would have I? Surely we would have been quick and …

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Matt Nicholson (Golf News) and Alan Plumb (Savills) - GCTUK 98 1:24:11

8d ago1:24:11

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Two interviews on episode 98 with Eddie talking to Matt Nicholson, owner and author at Golf News. Golf News is a dedicated Golf Newspaper in the UK and was started in 1994 by Matt. The publication continues to bring an unrivalled mix of club news, course reviews, exclusive player interviews, equipment reviews, travel features and competitions that …

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GCMA Insights - Workforce Survey Findings 59:20

15d ago59:20

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A recent workforce survey was carried out by Sporting Insights on the state of the Golf industry workforce. The survey, commissioned and supported by GCMA, R&A, BIGGA, England Golf, Wales Golf, Golf Ireland and Scottish Golf - provides a valuable insight and measure into the health of the workforce across multiple areas. This information is key to …

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Watch and Pray - Paul M. Williams 1:06:33

9d ago1:06:33

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Matthew 26:36-46 It is my conviction, that it is in Gethsemane more than in any other place, that light is cast upon the full humanity of God our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In Bethlehem we see His birth, in Gethsemane we see His travail of His soul; in the manger we hear the cries of the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes but in the garden we hear the g…

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Emma Ballard - Women & Golf and Rob Saunders on Toptracer - GCTUK 97 1:04:52

14d ago1:04:52

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Leighton is joined by Emma Ballard for a catch up on what's happening at Women & Golf and her take on Golf generally. Emma always has some insightful thoughts on the game and industry and she will also be up at the AIG Women's Open in late August for the last major of the year! Rob Saunders then joins from our new show partner - Toptracer! Toptrace…

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Standing in the Conviction of Divine Revelation – Paul M. Williams 1:20:00

23d ago1:20:00

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John 6:60-69 When our Lord walked the earth, some 2000 years ago, without apology, He laid down the cost to any potential would-be disciple!! You see, it’s one thing to have intent and it’s another thing to follow through on that intent with an well-informed decision. Both of these together will carry a man a long way, but these alone will never ke…

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Trending Topics with England Golf - DNA report 42:52

23d ago42:52

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On this month's Trending Topics with England Golf, we welcome back Matt Draper and Gavin Anderson for a deep dive into their DNA report which was recently released. The DNA report is a collection of statistics across many of the key areas of England Golf's remit and the landscape of Golf. The data is being collected on the ground via Club Support O…

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No Turning Back – Paul M. Williams 1:16:00

1M ago1:16:00

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Hebrews 12:1-2 I’ve watched a number of races in my time from 100m to 10,000m. I’ve seen runners fall unexpectedly and get back up to win gold! I’ve seen runners have their dreams shattered by an injury mid-way through the race — I’ve seen them get back up and hobble the final lap to cross the finish line. For sure, I’ve seen disappointments and se…

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GCMA Insights - Daniel Lightfoot, Director of Sustainable Golf R&A 47:26

1M ago47:26

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We're joined by the Director of Sustainable Golf from the R&A, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel who has an impressive resume from the Golf industry and greenkeeping, is currently at the forefront of promoting the R&A's vision for sustainable Golf. Working his way through the five pillars of sustainability for the R&A, Daniel breaks down the aims into simpl…

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A Soldier of Jesus Christ – Paul M. Williams 1:14:32

30d ago1:14:32

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2 Timothy 2:3-4 No amount of preparation or training can fully prepare a soldier for war. He’ll see and experience things on that battlefield that no college classroom or training expedition can ever replicate! In the classroom, he’ll learn about tactical strategies and the theory of war; on the training expeditions, he’ll be given the necessary to…

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Women in Golf Leadership Programme - GCTUK 96 1:13:41

1M ago1:13:41

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In this episode we explore and celebrate the R&A Women in Golf Leadership programme. Leighton and Eddie are joined by four women from the industry who are either driving, mentoring or participating in the programme. Jackie Davidson – Director of Golf Development at R&A Vicky Cuming – Mentor/Coach Bee Craft – Golfbreaks.com and delegate from previou…

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The LORD Looketh on the Heart – Paul M. Williams 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

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1 Samuel 16:1-7 Of all the many things that God can do that we humans cannot, the one that I have been pondering this week in preparing for this sermon is the omniscience of God! Man is limited in his knowledge, he has present knowledge and past knowledge based on what he can and has observed and experienced around Him. Much of this knowledge I dar…

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The Making of a Strong Christian – Paul M. Williams 1:22:56

1M ago1:22:56

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Hebrews 5:12 The clear command and expectation for us as believers, is that having been saved, we ought to grow up unto a place of Christian maturity! What does Christian maturity look like? In part, it looks like maturity in our understanding of doctrine! This is no small matter. Paul rebuked the Hebrew believers because he had truths to impart to…

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Brora GC and Crieff GC on Being Near A Big Venue - GCTUK 95 53:39

2M ago53:39

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A really interesting conversation this week with Anna McLean (Crieff GC), David Gemmell (Brora GC) and David MacFarlane of Caddie Marketing. Crieff is located near Gleneagles and Brora near Royal Dornoch. The chat explores the benefits, downsides and opportunities of being located near a big Golfing venue which attracts a lot of tourist play. Over …

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He Careth for You – Paul M. Williams 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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1 Peter 5:7 In Peter’s first epistle, he writes; “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”. One might ask the question, how do I throw my care upon the Lord? Of course, the language here is metaphorical! Peter doesn’t mean that we are to physically do this, that would be an impossibility. His language is figurative. We are to cast our…

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Trending Topics with England Golf - Introduction 37:38

2M ago37:38

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In our first episode of Trending Topics, we welcome Matt Draper - Club, County, and Membership Director, Gavin Anderson - Club, County and Membership Operations Manager and Jeremy Tomlinson - CEO Jeremy gives us his view on where England Golf sees itself currently as well as his thoughts on where the Golf industry sits. He also talks about the "Res…

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Unless the Lord Had Been My Help – Paul M. Williams 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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Psalm 94:17-18 Hear the Word of God to your heart and take comfort O ye saints of His! Maybe you’ve never been to rock bottom avenue, but when you get there and every crutch of support has been taken away such that you’re left with only one option, to cast yourself upon the mercy of God and to make Him your support; then, you’ll be able to say as t…

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Is Your All on the Altar? – Paul M. Williams 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

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John 12:20-26 Many will gladly come to receive of the benefits of Christ’s redeeming sacrifice so long as it doesn’t require any sacrifice on their part. They’ll gladly own Him as their Saviour but deny Him the right to be Lord. As I understand the language of the New Testament, the full name of our Saviour is not Jesus Christ — there’s a inseparab…

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Kriss Akabusi & Jim Croxton (BIGGA) - GCTUK 94 1:50:50

2M ago1:50:50

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Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other topics, they discuss the success of Eddie's "Lunch & Learn" on World Environment Day. Eddie then speaks to Kriss Akabusi - Commenwealth Games, European Championships, World Championship and Olympian athlete. Kriss shares his passion for golf , how the game has helped him from a mental health aspect, to …

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God's Continued Blessing in the Delta - Dr. David Donovan 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

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1 Corinthians 13 Dr. David Donovan brings an update on the precious work of New Foundations, a medical mission to the Niger Delta. Following the update, David brings a word from Scripture to the hearts of God’s people.

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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Energy, Saving Money & Renewables 23:02

2M ago23:02

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A snappy episode this month where we welcome Darren Wood from GCMA and Barry Ersoz from Energy Direct Group. Barry shares some great tips around Energy procurement and how to ensure youy're paying the best possible price, including being aware of commission! There's also some good tips on saving energy and therefore money at your facility, along wi…

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Dead, Buried, and Risen With Christ (Pt. 2) – Paul M. Williams 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

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Of all the chapters in the NT, Romans 6-8a, are amongst the most misunderstood. Yet, when properly understood, these same three chapters become some of the most liberating in all the Word of God! For so many professing Christians, Romans chapter 7 offers a supporting crutch for them to continue living in sin — after all, didn’t Paul struggle in the…

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Dead, Buried, and Risen With Christ (Pt. 1) – Paul M. Williams 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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The doctrine of justification by faith (the imputed righteousness of Christ) is the cardinal pillar upon which Christianity stands. Take this pillar away, and the whole faith comes crashing down in ruin. Positionally, we stand righteousness before a holy God, not on the basis of our works (plural), but because of HIS work (singular), and our faith …

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Stuart Finlay (Prestbury GC) & Denny Corby (Private Club Radio) - GCTUK 93 1:32:59

3M ago1:32:59

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A jam-packed episode! Leighton and Eddie catch up for a "what's happening" chat. Leighton is then joined by Stuart Finlay, GM of Prestbury Golf Club in Cheshire. Stuart's appeared on the show previously when in his role at Radyr GC and we have followed hime through his management journey to Prestbury where he, and the club, are doing some good thin…

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It Is Time to Seek the Lord – Paul M. Williams 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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Isaiah 31:1 If I was to ask you this morning to tell me where the strength of the Church lies at this critical juncture in history, I wonder what you’d say? Ah, I know what you’d like to say, you’d like to say the strength of the Church lies in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob! However, if the Evangelical Church in Britain was to answer this que…

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Man Did Eat Angels’ Food – Paul M. Williams 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

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Psalm 78:23-32 I’ve had the joy over the years of tasting a number of delicious world cuisines. Greek and Italian, Chinese and Cantonese, Indian and Himalayan, Jamaican and of course English — the flavours and the tastes are enough to make your mouth water! Yet of all the dishes I’ve ever had the privilege of eating, there’s one dish that to date I…

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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - "6 months on" from conference chat 48:29

4M ago48:29

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So we're 6 months on from a very successful GCMA conference and what have people taken away?? We get some great guests on to talk about their experience, highlights, but most importantly how they will take the knowledge and experience forward. Leighton is joined by Tom Brooke (GCMA CEO), Kevin Fish of CCL, Sean Boyle (GM - Chesterfield GC) and Loui…

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We Will Not Have This Man to Reign Over Us – Paul M. Williams 1:13:44

4M ago1:13:44

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Luke 19:11-27 We have great need to remember that we no longer belong in this world, we are citizens of another Kingdom. We live in an age and a generation where living is all about living for me! My ambitions, my dreams, my desires! We’re so taken up with self and self’s things. Yet, when we get our hearts right, we’ll get our priorities right; an…

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Toby Johannson (CMAE) and Paul Jansen (Himalayas Golf) - GCTUK 92 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

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Leighton is joined by Torbjorn (Toby) Johansson to get a "State of the nation" from Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) and what's happening with education. He also eludes to the CMAE conference coming up in London in September as well as an update on what's happening in Swedish Golf. Eddie then finds out how Paul Jansen Golf Design and Hima…

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A Warning Against Deception – Paul M. Williams 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

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1 Kings 13:1-10 As one peruses the pages of the New Testament, there stands on record a clear and visible warning to believers against the dangers of deception. When asked by His disciples, “...what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world” (Mt. 24:3); before ever our Lord made mention of wars and rumours of wars, before ever He…

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A Gilgal Moment - Stephen Riddell 1:19:46

4M ago1:19:46

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Sermon 4 of 4 Preached @ 10th Anniversary of Bethesda Shalom 14th April 2024

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Can God Furnish a Table In the Wilderness? - Paul M. Williams 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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Sermon 3 of 4 Preached @ 10th Anniversary of Bethesda Shalom 14th April 2024

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Despise Not the Day of Small Beginnings - Paul M. Williams 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

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Sermon 2 of 4 Preached @ 10th Anniversary of Bethesda Shalom 13th April 2024

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A Fresh Touch – Stephen Riddell 56:55

4M ago56:55

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Sermon 1 of 4 Preached @ 10th Anniversary of Bethesda Shalom 13th April 2024

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Keeping a Tender Heart – Paul M. Williams 1:15:16

4M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Ephesians 4:31-32 Relationships matter! How I treat my fellow man has direct bearing upon my personal relationship with God. The two are not mutually exclusive. It’s not just me, God and forget everyone else. Yet surprisingly, this is often how many Christians think. Husbands can verbally abuse their wives and then turn up to the throne of grace li…

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Iain Carter, BBC Golf - GCTUK 91 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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After a catch up from Leighton & Eddie, Eddie has the pleasure of speaking to Iain Carter, Golf Correspondent at the BBC. Iain a speaker, writer and author has a fascinating take on Golf through his history around the game and up close with some of the best in the sport. Iain has also released a new book - "Golf Wars". This is a story about LIV Gol…

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A Portrait of a Man of God – Paul M. Williams 1:10:19

4M ago1:10:19

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1 Kings 17:1-5 Suddenly, without announcement or herald, one of the greatest prophets to ever have been born entered into the national arena like a thunder bolt! No record is supplied us of his birth and as to his departure from this world, he was taken up into heaven while still alive! Like Melchisedec coming before him, he was “Without father, wi…

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GCMA Insights on GCTUK - Club Membership Discussion 30:29

5M ago30:29

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On this episode of GCMA Insights, Leighton talks to Darren Wood of GCMA and Alastair Sinclair of Play More Golf. The discussion is a "State of the nation" chat on where club membership sits currently, including the positive position a lot of clubs and venues still see themselves in as well as some possible impending challenges around cost of living…

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On the Nature of True Faith - Paul M. Williams 1:13:50

5M ago1:13:50

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James 2:14-26 Two farmers got down on their knees to pray. One lived on the east of the village and the other on the west. The farmer living in the east of the village longed so much for it to rain — it hadn’t rained for months! The crops were perishing and the livestock was famished. He prayed, “O God, I believe with all my heart that you are goin…

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A Very Present Help – Paul M. Williams 1:08:11

5M ago1:08:11

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Psalm 46:1-3 They tell me, that Christianity is for weaklings; men with no courage or backbone. “Christianity is for those who need a crutch, but as for me and my house, we’ll stand in our own strength!” There are two things that I want to address in the comments I just made. On both counts, you find the remarks to be erroneous — flawed on every ha…

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David Addison, Barassie Links - GCTUK 90 52:38

5M ago52:38

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Eddie and Leighton catch up and amongst other things atlk about their trip to Broadstone GC and Leighton's visit to Golfit! in Scotland. Leighton then talks to David Addison, GM of Kilmarnock (Barassie) or Barassie Links. This is an excellent club which happens to be nestled in some fine Golfing country, but is standing out in its own right. David …

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6. Revival's Bloom - Paul M. Williams 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

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Isaiah 61:11 Imagine a United Kingdom where there was no Spring; a Britain where instead of four seasons, we only had three — Summer, Autumn and Winter!! How would the landscape of our beautiful country be changed? Well, I’m no climate expert, but I do know from observation; that in summer, the sun comes out and temperatures are at their hottest; t…

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5. The Suddenness of Revival – Paul M. Williams 1:08:48

6M ago1:08:48

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Acts 2:1-4 The word suddenly is an awesome word!! Forty-one times it appears in the KJV. It’s a word of wonder, of surprise and amazement! At midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. Their backs were bloody, beaten black and blue, yet they held a prayer meeting and got so full of the Holy Ghost that t…

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GCMA Insights - Good Governance with England Golf/Players 1st 40:39

6M ago40:39

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We follow on the back of the recent England Golf/GCMA Governance Workshop series that moved around the country. Leighton is joined by some real thought leaders in the industry, Tom Brooke - GCMA, Matt Draper - England Golf and Amelia Lewis - Players 1st. The discussion centres on a summary of five points that clubs should be thinking about to impro…

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4. Heart Preparation for Revival – Paul M. Williams 1:06:59

6M ago1:06:59

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2 Chronicles 7:13-14 My dear people, there is a price to be paid for revival — it’s a painful affair! Duncan Campbell put it this way; “If you want revival, get right with God. If you are not prepared to bring the "last piece," for God's sake stop talking about revival, your talking and praying is but the laughing-stock of devils. It is about time …

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3. The Golden Thread of Revival - Paul M. Williams 1:18:08

6M ago1:18:08

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2 Chronicles 7:13-14 Without question, even on a precursory level, as one picks up the history books and begins to read the accounts of past revival, you will be met with a common pattern again and again. Before the sound of the mighty rushing wind, the prayers of God’s people were heard! “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all…

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Hugh Marr and Michael Herd - GCTUK 89 1:30:40

6M ago1:30:40

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After Leighton & Eddie have a monthly catch up, we roll into the first interview with Hugh Marr. Hugh, a PGA Master Professional www.coacheducation-hughmarr.com shares his career journey with Eddie, coupled with how he views the future of coaching. Having had success with numerous players on the DP World Tour, to how he is creating a global coachin…

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2. Five Distinctives of True Revival (Pt. 2) – Paul M. Williams 1:20:13

6M ago1:20:13

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Acts 2:37-38 Before every divine visitation, God begins to awaken the consciences of His people first to the possibility of revival, and secondly to the need for revival. How can a thirst for revival begin in the hearts of God’s people unless there is a conviction that such a work of God is even for today? Perhaps the greatest hindrance to God send…

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