Best Ben Carrington Podcasts (2024)

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The All Star Panel with Hamish McKay and Nathan Limm: Auckland FC signs Alex Paulsen, All Blacks v Argentina, Olympic K1 500m predictions 14:55

27m ago14:55

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Nathan Limm. On this weekend's agenda: Auckland FC’s controversial signing of a former Wellington Nix player, why isn't the All Blacks test a sell out? And who takes gold in the K1-500m? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Dal Woodford: Cycling Commentator on the success at the Olympics, New Zealand's medal chances in the sprints, Keirin 5:32

37m ago5:32

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Keirin gold medallist Ellesse Andrews and team-mate Shaane Fulton are through to the round-of-16 stage in the individual sprint at the velodrome. Andrews registered the third quickest lap in the seeding round. Bryony Botha and Emily Shearman have finished eighth for New Zealand in the women's madison at the Paris velodrome. Longtime Cycling Comment…

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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Reporter gives an update from Paris, Maddison-Lee Wesche's silver medal in women's shot put 5:00

1h ago5:00

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Maddison-Lee Wesche has produced a personal best of 19.86 metres to win silver in the women's shotput final at Stade de France at the Paris Olympics. The Kiwi's been pipped for gold on the final throw by Germany's Yemisi Ogunleye, who launched a heave of 20 metres for gold. NZ Herald Reporter Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to update the l…

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Alicia Hoskin: Olympic Gold Medal Kayaker on her wins in the Women's K2 and K4 races 7:50

36m ago7:50

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Kayaker Alicia Hoskin has revealed how she's embraced the pressure after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old —competing at her second Olympics— has triumphed in the K4 and K2 boats. Hoskin joined Dame Lisa Carrington in the K2 after the latter won gold with Caitlin Regal in Tokyo. The dual gold medallist avoided letting t…

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Ben Fouhy: Former Olympic Kayaker previews the Olympic Women's K1 500m event 7:15

1h ago7:15

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Kayaker Aimee Fisher is aware it's not just Dame Lisa Carrington she needs to worry about in the Olympic women's K1 event. The two Kiwi rivals eased into the semifinal stage after winning their respective heats. But Fisher has pointed to Hungary's Tamara Csipes as another one to watch. Former Olympic Kayaker Ben Fouhy joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to pr…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: We are witnessing greatness in Dame Lisa Carrington 1:48

1h ago1:48

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I’m running out of superlatives. Fortunately, I have a secret stash squirrelled away should Dame Lisa Carrington carry on her barely believable Olympic run Note to commentators, you can’t say unbelievable, because it isn’t. It's happening right in front of your eyes. What Dame Lisa is doing is extraordinary. It beggars belief if you will. Last nigh…

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What our entertainment choices say about our hearts – Adam Holz | Who are you meant to impersonate? – Carmen LaBerge 48:45

2h ago48:45

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Along with movie reviews old and new, Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at the news around "Deadpool v. Wolverine" becoming the top grossing R-rated movie, displacing "The Passion of the Christ" and what the content says about where our hearts are. Carmen reflects on the struggle Saturday Night Live is having finding people to impersonate certain politi…

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Plea deals, prisoner swaps, and the struggle to find justice – Thann Bennett | Kids having smartphones has made adult anxious – Chris Martin 48:32

2h ago48:32

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The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett shares his 9/11 story and his thoughts around a failed plea deal behind the mastermind behind the attack, plus how sometimes justice in this life is incomplete. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about research that shows that parents have become increasingly anxious, and how their kids having smartphones…

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Becoming a person of purpose, true identity, and irrepressible hope – Carol McLeod | God loves and redeems messed up people – Chris Rappanzini 48:45

5h ago48:45

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Carol McLeod, author of "Significant," offers hope to women who struggle understanding who they are in Jesus and how God made them to be people of purpose and hope. Chris Rappazini, author of "Moving Forward after Messing Up," talks about how God joyfully gives us second chances because Jesus has taken the shame and guilt away. And that changes eve…

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The problem with the temptation of having a place at the political table – Mark Caleb Smith | A Christian comedian at the Paris Olympics – Ben Price 48:21

6h ago48:21

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While we are called to be active agents of redemption in our world, political scientist Mark Caleb Smith address the issue of temptation of looking for raw political power as Christians, and how it can weaken our call to speak prophetically into the matters of the day. Australian comedian Ben Price talks about how we spent time sharing the Gospel a…

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Not fearing the fearful news – Bill English | Faithful service as a bus driver and as a Jesus-follower – Jim Oppegard 48:44

13h ago48:44

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Bible and Business' Bill English looks at the recent market drop, the measuring of fear, and how Jesus gives us reasons not to live in fear. Jim Oppegard, the world's oldest school bus driver, talks about why he continues to serve, and shares his story of faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Seeing the conversation opportunities in the news of the day – Carmen LaBerge | God at work three years after the Taliban takeover – John Bradley 49:00

6h ago49:00

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Carmen looks at the news around the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate's selection and Paris Olympics, and how they afford us opportunities to help people see God and the Gospel. John Bradley of the Lamia Afghan Foundation talks about the continued work of the foundation helping to educate girls in Afghanistan and support of families in exile s…

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What is your limp? – Fred Oduyoye | Joining well with others in following Jesus- Rick Lawrence 48:32

5h ago48:32

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Along with thinking of ways of engaging our neighbors well during tonight's National Night Out, Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation talks about ways we can bridge difference with our neighbors and others by engaging in graciously honest and empathetic conversations. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," offers ways we can j…

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How are you preparing for what’s coming? – Carmen LaBerge | Bringing your grief to God and others – Stephen Silver 48:57

6h ago48:57

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After Carmen ran in to man who had an ominous sign asking "Are you prepared for what's coming?" she thinks about loud about ways we can and should prepare prayerfully and practically for whatever comes our way. Stephen Silver, author of "Grief Redeemed," talks about his grief in losing his wife, how God and others traveled with him on the road of g…

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God’s peace amid global tumult – Elizabeth Neumann | Seeking a cure for Great Commission Anemia – Thom Rainer 48:23

5h ago48:23

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Security expert Elizabeth Neumann addressed several of the areas around the globe with unrest, and how we can walk faithfully as Christians in the midst of it. Church Leader's Thom Rainer, author of "Where Have All the Church Members Gone?" addresses how many churches and individuals lanquish with a lack of passion for the Great Commission, and how…

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The process, priority and purpose of spiritual transformation – Dave Buehring | Loving our nation, but not idolizing it – Adam Carrington 48:44

5h ago48:44

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Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about their recent Leadership Games, and the importance of discipleship to our spiritual transformation. Adam Carrington of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs talks about understanding God's creation and our fall, and how that should inform our political and cultural engagement as Christians, plus responds to WSJ…

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Corbin Strong: Kiwi Cyclist ahead of competing in the Olympic Men's Road Race 7:09

2h ago7:09

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Kiwi cyclist Corbin Strong will compete in the Men’s Road Race alongside fellow New Zealander Laurence Pithie. Strong believes he's a decent chance for a medal if 'all goes it plan'. D'Arcy catches up with him before the big race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The All Star Panel with Andrew Gourdie and Jamie Wall: Rob Penney, Olympic Triathlon, doping in swimming 15:41

2h ago15:41

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Sports Journalist Andrew Gourdie and Rugby Writer Jamie Wall. On this weekend's agenda: Why have the Crusaders kept Rob Penney in the top role? Was the Olympics Triathlon a success, and do we have more doping trouble at the Olympics in the swimming? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Grace Nweke: Mystics goal shoot ahead of the ANZ Premiership Grand Final against the Pulse 4:26

2h ago4:26

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A high level of confidence from Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke that her team can win back-to-back ANZ Premierships in this afternoon's decider against the Pulse in Wellington. The defending champions are riding a five-game winning streak into the grand final. Nweke says the faith in her team's ability has never wavered throughout the campaign. D'Ar…

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Mahe Drysdale: Two-time Olympic rowing Gold Medallist ahead of the women's single sculls final 5:29

2h ago5:29

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Two-time Olympic rowing gold medallist Mahe Drysdale believes Emma Twigg has struck fear into her rivals ahead of tonight's women's single sculls final in France. Twigg recorded the fastest time across the semi-finals, but will go head-to-head with Dutchwomen Karolien Florijn, who is on a two-year unbeaten run. Mahe Drysdale joined D'Arcy Waldegrav…

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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Reporter gives an overnight update of Paris Day 7 5:49

27m ago5:49

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NZ Herald Sports Reporter Michael Burgess gives us the latest out of Paris: - Sprinter Zoe Hobbs is through to the semi-finals of the women's 100 metres. - Silver for the Mac Attack off the coast of Marseille. - Maddie Davidson's finished seventh in the women's trampoline event, while Dylan Schmidt crashes out. - Swimmer Erika Fairweather's recorde…

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James Mortimer: Zoe Hobbs Head Coach on her opening heat, qualifying for the women's 100m semi-finals 6:31

44m ago6:31

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Zoe Hobbs is safely through to the semi-finals of the women's 100 metres. She finished second in her heat with a season's best time of 11.08 seconds. Hobbs' time is the 14th best in the field, with Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith clocking the quickest time at 10.87 seconds. Head Coach James Mortimer joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to recap her opening heat. LIST…

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William McKenzie: Olympic Sailor on their Silver Medal win in the men's skiff 49er 7:22

1h ago7:22

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New Zealand takes an Olympic sailing silver off the coast of Marseille. Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie have finished second in the men's skiff 49er class. It's New Zealand's sixth medal of the Paris Games, leaving us on two gold, three silver and a bronze. D'Arcy caught up with Will McKenzie following their historic medal. LISTEN ABOVE See omn…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: The Games have been a wonder to behold 2:24

20m ago2:24

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The French have definitely turned it on. The Olympic Opening Ceremony turned a few heads with its very Gallic expressionism, but that was all fluff that mattered little in the grand scale of things. The exuberant colour and use of the beauty of France though has not stopped. Exit stage left for the artists, musicians, and thespians, and hello to th…

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The things people try to do to fill the God-sized hole in their life – Adam Holz | Jesus, the ultimate example of servanthood and humility – Kristin Elizabeth Couch 49:02

3d ago49:02

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Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the danger of being de-sensitized to the things that our culture is throwing at us and how our kids are intently listening to the most followed voice in pop-culture. Kristin Elizabeth Couch, author of "Deep Roots, Good Fruit," shares about the process of our hearts being softened, when we become obedient to what G…

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Praying for those being held hostage by the enemy, to be set free by Jesus – Carmen LaBerge | Staying humble, curious, and joyful in all seasons of life – Daniel DeWitt 48:34

2h ago48:34

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Carmen shares about the layers behind prisoner swaps, why what we put down in writing matters, and a Friday farm report. Apologist Daniel DeWitt joins Carmen to talk about how much Christians would benefit from being more curious about those around them and how Jesus not only tolerates sinners, He receives them just as they are and eats with them. …

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Ep. 210: NBA Summer League Standouts with Keandre Ashley ( @HoopIntelllect ) 1:51:21

6h ago1:51:21

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Keandre Ashley (@HoopIntellect) the foremost NBA draft analyst on Youtube, discusses 2024 NBA Summer League's top rookie performers. Subscribe to his excellent channel and enjoy our discussion projecting Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Kel'El Ware, Jaylon Tyson, and more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (07:15) Matas Buzelis (30:30) Ron Holland (47:00) Bobi …

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Being faithful to the ministry the Lord calls us to – Reginald Lewis | Pointing suffering people to the hope available in Jesus – Sergey Rakhuba 48:46

5h ago48:46

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Reginald Lewis, Senior Pastor of Open Bible Sturgis Church and Mornings with Carmen listener, shares what it looks like to be close enough to the fire that some may be snatched out. Sergey Rakhuba, president of Mission Eurasia, outlines the major role that the Church is playing to meet the needs of the Ukrainians- in the midst of their emotional tr…

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What it means to be weird for Jesus, alongside Jesus – Carmen LaBerge | Humbling yourself so that you can honor those around you well – Kathy Branzell 49:01

5h ago49:01

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Carmen outlines what it actually means to call something or someone weird and what it looks like to die to the things of this world in order to be made alive in Christ. Kathy Branzell, from the National Day of Prayer taskforce, shares about the peace God gives that allows us to guard our hearts and why our relationship with Him is much more than a …

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Why how we invoke the power of God in our world matters – Carmen LaBerge | When Biblical language is used in political discourse – Kaitlyn Schiess 48:23

4h ago48:23

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Carmen talks about the pursuit of creating a meaningful succession plan and recognizing that God appoints all leaders, including those we don't approve of. Kaitlyn Schiess, author of "The Ballot and the Bible," shares about learning to pick up on Biblical language when we hear speeches from political leaders, so we can recognize when the Bible is b…

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When you don’t understand your origin and ending, you lose your way – Daryl Crouch | Developing the mind of Christ every day, so we can love those around us better – Mark Turman 49:03

7d ago49:03

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Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch outlines the ripple effect of misunderstanding that follows when you don't recognize the God the Creator as the author of your life and seeing the opportunity to disciple well when seeing confusion around us. Mark Turman of the Denison Forum talks about the challenge to speak the Truth in love to those who don't kno…

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A golden day... Welcome Santana Minerals to the NZX! With CEO, Damian Spring 23:09

7h ago23:09

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On Thursday, 25 June 2024 we were proud to welcome our next listing, Santana Minerials to the NZX! Santana Minerials has an exciting pipeline ahead, as an exploration company focused on developing the Bendigo-Ophir Golf project in Central Otago, New Zealand. Want to know more about what this entails? Tune in to our next NZX Opening Bell podcast, wh…

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The intersection of social media use and our sleep patterns – Dr. Tiffany Schatz | Answering tough Bible questions succinctly and adequately – S. Michael Houdmann 48:33

3h ago48:33

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Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz outlines prioritizing health checkups for kids before school starts and why it matters how we prepare what we eat. S. Michael Houdmann, author of "The 100 Most Asked Questions about God and the Bible" and CEO of Got Questions Ministries, unpacks communicating Truth in love, with a humble…

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The greatness of America being found in how well we love our neighbors – Nick Pitts | Praying in the midst of a conflict – Luke Moon 49:13

3h ago49:13

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Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about weighing the decision to step into a "family life" and the danger of believing more money being poured into something will fix things. Philos Project's Luke Moon shares about the tension taking place in Israel right now and his recent experience meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…

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Fulfilling the call to reach the one – Carmen LaBerge | Sharing with someone that they’re made in the image of God – Colin Smith 48:32

11d ago48:32

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Carmen unpacks what comes to mind when we hear about The Great Commission and the ripple effect that takes place when one person is reached for Jesus. Pastor Colin Smith of Open the Bible, author of "Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction," shares about the gift of the Holy Spirit and the opportunity to plant the living seed of God into others…

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What is the mind of Christ? – Carmen LaBerge | The danger of placing people into categories – Daniel Bennett 48:45

4h ago48:45

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Carmen shares about the pursuit of being one with God in what He is thinking, Christianity being mocked at the Olympics opening ceremony, and a reminder that we live in a world that's forgotten their God. Political Scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about how Christians are called to participate in our culture's polariz…

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The All Star Panel with Paul Allison and Dylan Cleaver: The Olympic Opening Ceremony, dronegate, and the All Blacks' media treatment 17:09

3h ago17:09

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby / Sports Commentator Paul Allison and Editor of 'The Bounce', Dylan Cleaver. On this weekend's agenda: What's going on with the Olympic Opening Ceremony? The 'dronegate’ scandal continues to get weirder, and what's going on with the All Blacks’ media treatment? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…

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Erin Routliffe: NZ Olympic Tennis player talks the feel of Paris, previews the opening doubles match 7:04

6d ago7:04

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Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony gets underway. Erin Routliffe is competing in the tennis doubles alongside Lulu Sun - they play Italian's J. Paolini and S. Errani later this evening. Erin caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their opening match and the feel of Paris. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Michaela Sokolich-Beatson: Mystics Wing-defence ahead of the ANZ Premiership clash against the Tactix 6:26

4d ago6:26

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No time for the Tactix to dwell on what could've been ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership netball elimination final against the Mystics in Christchurch. A win over the Pulse in round 15 would've seen the Mainland side go straight to next weekend's grand final, but now they'll have to take an alternate route to the decider. Mystics Wing-Defenc…

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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Journalist previews Day One of the 2024 Paris Olympics 7:59

10d ago7:59

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New Zealand has shared a boat with Uzbekistan, Uganda, Oman, and Pakistan at the Olympic Games opening ceremony along the River Sein. A New Zealand brigade of 77 athletes and support staff were on board, including a five-strong sailing contingent that made a 775-kilometre trip from their base in Marseille. NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burges…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: We're behind you Aotearoa 2:15

28m ago2:15

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Soon the sport will start. The purpose, the reason, the point of the Olympic games will leap into action, and eyeballs from all facets of sporting fandom will be locked onto the 32 sports featured throughout the next 17 days of competition. This is where the rubber hits the road. The years of toil, the long months of personal sacrifice, the early m…

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We don’t need to hide our wounds from God – Russell Joyce | Jesus sees our scars, and that’s ok – Carmen LaBerge 48:59

3h ago48:59

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Russell Joyce, author of "His Face Like Mine," talks about his physical deformity, of feeling unworthy, but of God's great love to touch and redeem our scars. Carmen, then, continues to talk about Jesus, who was our even from the cross saw the internal scars of those around him, yet loved them even to the end...and beyond. Faith Radio podcasts are …

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Do you believe you’ll live forever? – Thann Bennett | How can we create spaces for teens to shed their phone dependency? – Chris Martin 48:33

3h ago48:33

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The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett looks at a recent report about life expectancy globally, but reflects that in Jesus, our lives go on forever. And we can rest and rejoice in this! Social media expert Chris Martin talks about his new podcast with his 4-year old daughter and about the idea of how churches and individuals can offer something li…

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Can we wisely use AI in our spiritual growth? – Steele Billings | Godly satisfaction in a restless world – David Kaywood 48:46

6d ago48:46

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Gloo's Steele Billings helps us look at the potential and the pitfalls of artificial intelligence when it comes to helping us flourish, including in our spiritual formation. David Kaywood, author of "A Call to Contentment," talks about the problem of our discontent in life and how Jesus offers himself to satisfy our deepest hungers. Faith Radio pod…

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Kamala Harris, political platforms, and faith – Mark Caleb Smith | Seeking to walk with God in the cool of the day – Carmen LaBerge 48:57

3d ago48:57

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith helps us understand who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is, as well as her political and faith positions. He also addresses each major parties platforms, and what's behind them. Along with reflecting on part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Carmen takes us back to the early chapters of Ge…

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Being amazed at God’s creation – Heather Zeiger | Suffering rightly in God’s presence – Ben Locke 48:23

4d ago48:23

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Science writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity goes through recent science headlines, helping us see God's amazing creation. She also addressed the troubling trend of online health providers preying on young men's fears. Former soccer star Ben Locke, author of "In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near," talks about the loss of his …

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Elon Musk and love for the prodigal child – Carmen LaBerge | Hope for Iran, Ukraine and the Paris Olympics – Ruth Kramer 49:00

4d ago49:00

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Carmen LaBerge responds to an interview of Elon Musk by Jordan Peterson, in particular why he moved his companies out of California because of his love for his alienated son. She connects us to Jesus's story about the prodigal son. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about the reach of the Gospel in Iran, Ukraine, and during the upcoming Summer…

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Soaking in the Sermon on the Mount – Carmen | From cancel culture to meaningful conversations – Tim Muehlhoff 48:31

5d ago48:31

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Carmen spends time reading and reflecting on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Tim Muehlhoff, co-author of "End the Stalemate," talks about how we need to move beyond holding others we disagree with contempt. Rather, we need to relate with more sympathy and compassion so we can have the needed conversations. Faith Radio podcasts are made p…

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Watching in wonder as God moves – Billy Hallowell | Living out the Great Commission in love – Nancy Golden 49:12

5d ago49:12

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Faithwire's Billy Hallowell to share about Nika King, who starred in the movie "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot," and how God moved in the making of the movie. Nancy Golden, author of "Taking Back the Gospel," offers wisdom for living and sharing the Gospel with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click…

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Safety and security when systems break down – Elizabeth Neumann | Living out Jesus-empowered civility – Alexandra Hudson 48:24

9d ago48:24

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Security expert Elizabeth Neumann looks at the assassination attempt on former President Trump, as well as the systems crash that happened on Microsoft systems do to a faulty security patch. Amid these crises, we can rest in the peace of Christ. Alexandra Hudson, author of "The Soul of Civility," talks about the need for, as well as the transformat…

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