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The Huddle podcast - Small talk for big business | Online Marketing | Business Strategy
The Huddle Podcast - Ceri Gillett & Aby Moore: Bloggers, Marketers
Ceri Gillet and Aby Moore present The Huddle Podcast each week to give you a dose of 'real' small talk for a big business. Both busy Mamas with a huge drive to build their online empires. Their philosophy is it might sometimes be #messy, but you can bet your bottom dollar it will get done. Aby and Ceri want to be your biz BFFs to help you navigate through the online biz world and create an empire you love and a community that loves you.
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London-based Canadian comedian Kate Barron has made some big changes in her life. From moving countries and starting stand up to losing 185 lbs, she knows that change is simple but it isn't always easy, and often doesn’t take the first time around. Join Kate as she chats with comedians, influencers, entertainment industry pros, and more as they recount their own struggles with change, fear, and understanding their new sense of self.
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Guy Lochhead of Bristol Co-operative Gym talks to other people on the fringes of the fitness industry about their work, the problems they see in the mainstream gym model, and what their ideal training environment would look like. Together, let’s imagine a better alternative.
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How the ERLC works in D.C. for Southern Baptist churches
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The ERLC operates out of two locations—Nashville, as our home base, and Capitol Hill, where we’ve had a permanent presence for 31 years. Our work in D.C. is focused on making the voice of Southern Baptists heard in the public policy space. We do this by regularly working with lawmakers, coalition partners, and like-minded organizations to increase …
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How Christians can evaluate cultural views of marriage and sexuality
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Throughout our marriage and family podcast series, we’ve looked at our society’s gender confusion and how it’s affecting our children, especially in schools. We’ve also heard about an important Supreme Court case that involves protecting our children from “gender transition” medical interventions. In order to hold fast to God’s good design for marr…
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How Southern Baptists are working together on gender and sexuality issues
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Part of the mission of the ERLC is to assist churches by helping fellow Baptists understand the moral demands of the gospel. We also apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is by partnering with like-minded individuals, churches, and institutions across the Sout…
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As Christians, we know that God’s design for raising children is in the context of a home with a loving father and mother—and he gave parents the responsibility to raise their children in accordance with His Word. This may seem obvious, but our society is increasingly pushing back against God’s design by undermining “parental rights.” While in a fa…
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Election Day 2024 was one for the history books. President-elect Donald Trump was decisively returned to the White House by voters. A surprise given how close many commentators thought the race would be. Likewise, there was a Republican sweep in the House and Senate. In addition, the ERLC was closely watching 10 states with abortion ballot initiati…
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A parent's rights and responsibilities in an age of gender confusion
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Marriage and family are institutions that are pre-political, meaning they may be at the forefront of divisive political discussions and debates, but they originated in the mind of our Creator and were established by him with the creation of Adam and Eve and the command to be fruitful and multiply. In other words, marriage and family are God’s good …
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How Baptist state conventions are engaging abortion ballot initiatives
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Politics matter because they are the means by which the laws of our country, states, and communities are shaped. And those laws communicate what we value as a society. This November, the issue of life is on the ballot as an initiative in many states where voters will decide on laws related to abortion access. These specific states include, New York…
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Voting for a culture of life this election season
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Article three of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 says, and I paraphrase, that “The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.” Because of this biblical truth, we beli…
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How biblical counseling can benefit our mental health
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Our series on mental health has helped us understand its connection with human dignity. Though God created us as perfect, embodied beings, sin has marred the human experience holistically, not only crippling our relationship with God, but with our bodies as well. As a result, mental illness is a part of living in a broken world, but the gospel has …
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How social media affects the mental health of teens
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In a recent article published by The Atlantic, Jonathan Haidt, author “The Anxious Generation,” shares that rates of depression and anxiety in the United States rose by more than 50% in many studies from 2010 to 2019. The suicide rate rose 48% for adolescents ages 10 to 19. For girls ages 10 to 14, it rose 131%. He also notes how loneliness and fri…
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How can pastors take care of their mental health?
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Pastoring and shepherding a church comes with both rewards and challenges. A recent Lifeway Research study shows that stress, discouragement, and loneliness are listed among the top mental challenges for pastors. Similarly, a recent Barna study shows that U.S. pastors, overall, are feeling lonelier and more isolated from others than in years past. …
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How does mental health relate to human dignity?
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In recent years, the issue of mental health has been more widely recognized and talked about. Whereas it was stigmatized in the past—and still is in some ways— conversations within the Church are turning toward how to help those who struggle with their mental health and how our mental health affects our spiritual health. As an article we posted on …
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Serving in the Public Square with VP Mike Pence
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Since 2016, the name that has been synonymous with our current political environment is President Donald Trump. However, within the Trump administration is a name with which we should be familiar and should want to know more about: Vice President Mike Pence. In a special episode, we’re featuring a conversation between Vice President Mike Pence and …
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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 2)
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Are you tired of our country’s partisan and divisive approach to politics? We are too. We believe there is a better way. Like you, we want our nation to be a place where the vulnerable are protected, religious liberty is defended, families can flourish, and the gospel is proclaimed. We believe that Christians have a critical role to play this year …
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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 1)
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Are you weary as you think about politics in our country? Is it hard to know what to say and do during an election year as you lead your church, talk to your family, interact in your community, and go to the voting booth? We feel those tensions, too, and want to provide encouragement as you seek to bring a distinctly Christian hope to the public sq…
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The relationship between religion and politics in America
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The ERLC's Jason Thacker, Miles Mullin, and Alex Ward discuss the 40th anniversary of the book The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in America by Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square.By Miles Mullin, Alex Ward, Jason Thacker
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Best practices for Christian political engagement
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Political chaos and noisy rhetoric are hard to escape during an election season. So, it’s no surprise that even well-meaning Christians get caught up in the fray. Some withdraw from political engagement, feeling as if their voices couldn’t possibly be loud enough to make a difference. Others give in to the temptation to vilify those with whom they …
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What to expect for the 2024 presidential election
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Many of us sense that politics are contentious and messy. They often leave us feeling weary about the future of our country and its leaders. This was certainly the case in the 2020 presidential race. As our nation prepares for yet another presidential election in November, it’s helpful for us to be aware of what’s happening in our culture and have …
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Why do local and state politics matter? (Part 2)
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Are you weary from the current state of American politics? Does the noisy rhetoric by some political candidates and the lack of meaningful action leave you tempted to retreat from political engagement altogether? Know you’re not alone. Like you, we feel these tensions and want to explore ways that we can bring hope to the public square, together. A…
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Why do local and state politics matter? (Part 1)
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2024 is a big year for politics. If you ask any person you pass on the street why this is the case, their answer would likely be because of the presidential election; one that, sadly, looks like it will be a contentious repeat of 2020. And they wouldn’t be wrong. Federal politics are important. But, most Americans don’t give much thought to politic…
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Do you sense that American politics is in trouble? Are you frustrated by our inability, even as Christians, to dialogue and disagree across party lines and other differences? In 2019, the ERLC, the Fetzer Institute, and LifeWay Research conducted a study on civility in the public square. The study found that “the single most common adjective” evang…
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The reproductive medical technology known as in vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been in the news lately because of a crucial decision by the Alabama Supreme Court that clearly affirmed the personhood of human embryos. IVF is the procedure through which a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm are harvested and then fertilized outside of the womb. An embryo…
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How you can join the life-saving work of pregnancy resource centers
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Psalm 139:14 says that each life is “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God. Out of all of his creation, Genesis tells us that human life alone is made in His image. Because of this truth, we bear a responsibility to help preserve and protect all lives. This is why the work of pregnancy resource centers across the country and abroad is vital. The i…
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As part of the ERLC Podcast, we will feature special episodes from the Research team from time to time to help equip you to think deeply about the most pressing questions we face in the public square. As we continue our series on life, the Research team is bringing you a special interview today with Scott Klusendorf, the author of The Case for Life…
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The reality of adoption and foster care in the U.S.
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We believe it’s clear in God’s Word that his perfect design is for many people to eventually unite as one man and one woman in a lifetime of marriage. That marriage, in many cases, leads to the blessing of children and establishes a family that glorifies God and benefits society. Unfortunately, in a fallen world, reality is messy. Marriage is put o…
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The mission entrusted to the ERLC by the Southern Baptist Convention includes applying Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy and promoting religious liberty. One of the ways we do this is through our public policy advocacy, both in Washington, D.C., and throughout individual states. Every year, we compile …
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What should I know about the pro-life movement after Roe?
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God’s Word, from the very beginning, affirms the dignity of all human life. Genesis 1 tells us that at the end of the creation process, “God said, ’Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.' … 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” This reveals to us that every person is…
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How pastors can address gender and sexuality
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Throughout this series, we’ve been seeking biblical answers and practical wisdom to apply to questions of gender and sexuality swirling around in our culture, our churches, and in our hearts. It’s been a joy to explore these issues with you and spur one another on to hold fast to Christ and love our neighbors. On this last episode in our series, we…
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We began our gender and sexuality series by examining what the Bible teaches us about these important topics. And as we close out this series with two more episodes, we’re going to concentrate on the Church and how pastors and leaders can disciple their members to wrestle with and hold fast to God’s good design for us. Because gender confusion has …
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Navigating gender and sexuality in schools
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On our previous episode about gender and sexuality, we looked at the family and how parents can approach these important topics with their children. Today, we’re turning our attention to an issue that has caused anxiety for some parents: gender and sexuality in schools and how to direct our children as they are confronted with teaching and examples…
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Talking with our kids about gender and sexuality
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So far in our gender and sexuality series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about God’s design, we’ve traced the sexual revolution in our society, and we’ve heard a powerful testimony of honoring God in the midst of a struggle with sexual sin. Today, we’re going to talk about the family. As we discuss these important topics, you might have addi…
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Ep 22. A reality show changed Tatty Macleod's life
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In this episode Kate speaks with TikToker and comedian Tatty Macleod about law school, panic attacks and how a reality show changed her life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/z2qAoxCNECA Follow Tatty: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatty.macleod https://linktr.ee/tatty.macleod https://www.instagr…
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So far in this series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about gender and sexuality, how the fall affects our perception of ourselves and God, and what role the sexual revolution played in where we are today as a culture. Today, we will hear an incredible testimony from a man who has learned to honor God with his sexuality. We’re also going to h…
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Ep 21. A near death experience changed Jamali Maddix's life
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In this episode Kate speaks with comedian Jamali Maddix about comedy, living in the moment and how a couple of near death experiences changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/OiO6L27kKgs Follow Jamali: https://www.jamalimaddix.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jamalimaddix/ https://…
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What you should know about the Israel-Hamas war
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On Oct. 7, we woke up to the news that Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people in what has been referred to as Israel’s 9/11. In the days following, we have seen the horrendous images, heard the horrifying stories, and learned more about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. To help us un…
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Ep 20. A new attitude changed Abi Carter-Simpson's life
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In this episode Kate speaks with comedian, musician and actor Abi Carter-Simpson about being a teacher, rejection, and how not allowing others to make her feel bad about her body changed her life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/iEba4WQAT8Q Follow Abi https://linktr.ee/abicartersimpson ht…
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A few weeks ago, we learned that Genesis 1 teaches God created us male and female in his image. Because we’re created, God gets to set the boundaries for our lives. But, the fall and our sin nature affects how we view ourselves and our bodies. We also heard about the sexual revolution and how it feeds us the same lie the serpent did in the garden: …
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How the ERLC advocates in Washington, D.C.
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Many of our listeners have expressed a desire to better understand the ERLC’s public policy work. September is the perfect time to share about this area of our ministry assignment because it’s an important month in our nation’s Capitol and a busy time for our D.C. team, specifically. Hannah Daniel, our ERLC policy manager who works in our nation’s …
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What does the Bible teach about gender and sexuality?
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During this episode, you will hear from expert voices about: What it means to be made in the image of God; God’s good design for all people; How the world was corrupted by the fall in Genesis 3; and How to live out countercultural beliefs about gender and sexuality. The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. It…
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We’ve been working behind the scenes and are excited to announce an all new ERLC Podcast. While the format is new, our goal for the podcast remains the same. The ERLC seeks to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. We’ve been listening to you to better understand the questions you’re facing and how the ERLC can help on matters rel…
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Ep 19. A sobering decision changed Russell Hicks' life
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In this episode Kate speaks with comedian and actor Russell Hicks about American bravado, anxiety and how getting sober changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/7ge1zcdHRsE Follow Russell: https://www.russellhicks.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/russellhickss/ https://www.tiktok…
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Ep 18. A hateful label changed Thanyia Moore's life
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In this episode Kate speaks with presenter, comedian and actor Thanyia Moore about meditation, miscarriage and how being called a black sheep changed her life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/biAhBSXiSGY Follow Thanyia: https://www.thanyiamoore.co.uk/ https://instagram.com/thanyiamoore ht…
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Ep 17. A new found confidence changed Jack Skipper's life
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In this episode Kate speaks with comedian Jack Skipper about compliments, insecurities, being a daydreamer and how overcoming his fear of posting comedy videos on TikTok changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/E5QzcDqzpKc Follow Jack: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjackskipper https:…
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Ep 16. A failed music career changed Josh Weller's life
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This episode Kate speaks with comedian and actor Josh Weller about his love of Frasier, his anxiety around travelling and how his failed music career changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/m8g5dT1FpBA Follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/joshwellerjoshweller https://www.tiktok.com/@j…
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Ep 15. A series of events after Apartheid changed Thenjiwe's life
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This episode Kate speaks with comedian, writer, and actor Thenjiwe about going to America, starting comedy after law school, and how growing up in South Africa during Apartheid changed her life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/LRbJRl7TSLk Find Kate here: https://www.instagram.com/_katebar…
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On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent Leatherwood invites you to take our quick podcast survey as we prepare for a new ERLC Podcast. Take the survey here. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will se…
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Ep 14. A premature diagnosis changed Aimee Olivia Perry's life
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This episode Kate speaks with actor, writer, and live comedy producer Aimee Olivia Perry about growing up in New Zealand, being a nomad, and the medical diagnosis that challenged her idea of femininity and changed her life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch episode here: https://youtu.be/wtDw_Uuz-zw For additional information…
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Ep 13. A toxic first love changed Lee Peart's life
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This episode Kate speaks with comedian, presenter and actor Lee Peart about red flags, boundaries, and how falling in love with the wrong person changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch episode here: https://youtu.be/WvDmDAR0MUw Find Kate here: https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/ https://www.tiktok.com/@_katebar…
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Ep 12. A religious awakening changed Andrew Mensah's life
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This episode Kate speaks with comedian, tv presenter and writer Andrew Mensah about clout chasing, his love of mums and how a religious awakening changed his life. Recorded at: Big Belly Comedy Club Podcast Studios Watch Episode here: https://youtu.be/dtOkmuSUAtE Find Kate here: https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/ https://www.tiktok.com/@_kateba…
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On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet gives an important update about exciting things coming for the ERLC Podcast. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's …
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