Best Jenkins Laura Podcasts (2024)

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The Sophie Winkleman Edition 28:00

8d ago28:00

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Actress Sophie Winkleman was born in London, educated at Cambridge, and has appeared in television and film roles across both sides of the Atlantic. Perhaps best known for her roles as Big Suze in Peep Show and Zoey in Two and a Half Men, she is now patron to several children's charities. On the episode, Katy Balls talks to Sophie about how she got…

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Nice Churchy Patriarchy with Liz Cooledge Jenkins 51:24

13d ago51:24

51:24

This latest episode of Snarky Faith features a compelling conversation with Liz Cooledge Jenkins, whose new book, "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity from Evangelicalism," offers a critical yet hopeful look at the entrenched patriarchal norms in evangelical Christianity. Jenkins takes us on a journey through her own experiences wi…

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The Harriet Harman Edition 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

The most recent 'mother of the house', Harriet Harman has been an MP for 42 years. She has served in a number of cabinet positions, under six Labour leaders, both during government and opposition. She was also deputy leader of the Labour Party for eight years. In some ways, her story is emblematic of how women's roles in society have changed: chall…

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The Nickie Aiken Edition 36:07

1M ago36:07

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Nickie Aiken has been an elected public servant for 18 years. An MP since 2019, she has served as a deputy chairman and a vice-chair of the Conservative Party. She was also a councillor in Westminster for 16 years including as leader of the council and previously worked in public relations. On the episode, Katy Balls talks to Nickie about how she g…

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The Claudia Mendoza Edition 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Claudia Mendoza is one of the most high profile spokespeople for the Jewish community in Britain. She has studied the Middle East, and worked at various think tanks with a focus on Iran and the transitioning Arab states. But she now serves as CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council. On the podcast she tells Katy whether Keir's Labour really is a chang…

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The Quantum Teachings of Jesus with Keith Giles 1:08:53

2M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Get ready for a mind-bending episode of Snarky Faith as we dive deep with Keith Giles into his latest book, 'The Quantum Sayings of Jesus.' Discover how Giles blends quantum physics with the mystical teachings of Jesus, challenging conventional religious narratives with a fresh, provocative perspective. Giles brings the often overlooked Gospel of T…

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The Shabana Mahmood Edition 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Shabana Mahmood is the shadow secretary of state for justice. She was born in Birmingham to migrant parents. After studying Law at Lincoln College, Oxford, where Rishi Sunak was a contemporary, she qualified as a barrister and lived and worked in London. First elected to Parliament in 2010, representing Birmingham Ladywood, she was one of the UK’s …

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The Lisa Cameron Edition 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Dr Lisa Cameron was born in Glasgow and grew up in East Kilbride, the constituency she now represents. After three elections under the SNP, she memorably defected to the Scottish Conservatives in 2023. At the time, Humza Yousaf described it as the least surprising news he’d had since becoming first minister. On the podcast, Lisa tells Katy about th…

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Finding Jesus with Herb Montgomery 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

In "Finding Jesus," Herb Montgomery takes readers on a deep dive into the often-overlooked aspects of Jesus' message, spotlighting his call to radical love, justice, and solidarity with the marginalized. Our upcoming interview will explore the journey behind Montgomery's provocative reinterpretation, discussing the ways in which this book seeks to …

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How can Britain back women-led businesses? 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Young, female entrepreneurship is on the rise. Two years ago, 17,500 businesses were founded by women aged 16-25, which is 22 times greater than in 2018. Now, 20 per cent of all businesses across the UK are all-female-led. Yet, when it comes to investment, women consistently underperform their male counterparts. Why? And should more be done to supp…

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The Laura Farris Edition 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

Laura Farris comes from something of a political dynasty, both her father and uncle were MPs. The former even represented the same Newbury seat that she currently holds. She studied PPE at Oxford before working as a researcher for Hilary Clinton but she eschewed a political career to work firstly as a journalist and then as a barrister. In 2019 she…

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The Anne Jenkin Edition 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

Anne Jenkin was born in Essex to quite the political family, three of her grandparents were in the House of Lords, and two of them in the Commons as well. Her career in Westminster began in the 1970s and in 2005 she co-founded Women2Win with future Prime Minister Theresa May to encourage more women to get into politics and stand as Conservative can…

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Mimetic Theory & Middle-earth 53:25

4M ago53:25

53:25

This week on Snarky Faith, we're thrilled to have Jon Turney, the author of In an engaging blend of literary scholarship and accessible philosophy, Matthew J. Distefano offers readers a fresh perspective on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved creation, focusing on the unassuming yet profoundly wise Hobbits. Through the application of mimetic theory, the book …

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It's time to talk about your pension 31:42

4M ago31:42

31:42

When it comes to retirement, working out how much you will need to set aside can seem like a monumental task. The average person has between 8 to 10 jobs over their lifetime. People are living longer – with the median retirement age at 65 and life expectancy at 80. What should people think about when planning for their pension? And what challenges …

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The Mysterious Murder of Carla Walker 37:45

4M ago37:45

37:45

It's 1974 and Carla Walker is attending the Valentine's Dance with her boyfriend Rodney. They have a beautiful night together and decide to end the evening getting cozy in a bowling alley parking lot. Minutes later, the passenger door to their car flies open to a man with a gun who knocks Rodney unconscious and kidnaps Carla. Rodney rushes to Carla…

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The Mysterious Murder of Tina McQuaig 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

Tina was a 27 year old mother working on advancing her career and had a beautiful life ahead of her. Until one day...she never came home. When her car was discovered at a local Walmart, lots of secrets about Tina's life begin to unfold. This is the mysterious murder of Tina McQuaig.By Megan

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The Thangam Debbonaire Edition 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Thangam Debbonaire was born in Peterborough to an Indian father and English mother. She has been an MP since 2015 but before Parliament spent over 25 years working to end domestic violence. She served under Jeremy Corbyn as Shadow Minister for Arts and Heritage and has served in Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet since his leadership as the Shadow Cultu…

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The Mysterious Murder of Morgan Harrington 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

Morgan was a 20 year old college student enjoying her night out at a Metallica concert with her friends. Midway through the show, Morgan left to use the restroom....and never came back. This is the mysterious murder of Morgan Harrington. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/morgan-harrington-disappearance-jesse-matthew-charged-death-virgin…

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RJ the Astronaut 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

This week on Snarky Faith, we're thrilled to have Jon Turney, the author of RJ the Astronaut, for a revealing conversation about his groundbreaking novel. Turney opens up about the inspiration behind RJ's character — an astronaut embroiled in a profound existential and spiritual journey across the cosmos. The discussion unveils the depths of questi…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of April Beth Pitzer 30:16

5M ago30:16

30:16

April had a beautiful life until she became a federal drug informant and lived her life in constant paranoia looking over her shoulder at all times scared that someone was going to retaliate against her. After leaving her marriage to flee to the Mojave Desert...her past catches up with her. Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/april-beth-pitzer…

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The Justine Greening Edition 33:12

5M ago33:12

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Justine Greening was born in Rotherham, the daughter of a steel worker and first in her family to go to university. Campaigning for the Conservatives, she won back a Tory stronghold from Labour in the 2005 general election becoming MP for Putney. She began politics in opposition, but became a Cabinet Secretary in David Cameron’s government, and rem…

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The Mysterious Disappearance and Death of Lynn Messer 28:00

5M ago28:00

28:00

One Summer morning in 2014, Kerry Messer wakes up to find that his wife, Lynn Messer, is missing from their bed. His actions following that moment have been questioned by everyone following this case...especially after it came to light that he had been having an affair with a family friend. What happened to Lynn Messer? Sources: Disappeared Season …

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The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins 22:44

6M ago22:44

22:44

Kenneka was a 19 year old woman excited about a new job she had just landed. She decided to head out to a party with her friends on the night of September 8th, 2017. A night meant for celebration quickly turns to tragedy. Sources: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Kenneka-Jenkins-What-Really-Happened https://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/10/20/kenn…

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Love, Lies, and 2024 45:39

6M ago45:39

45:39

Join me as I take you on a wild journey through the latest episode of Snarky Faith. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride as I open up about my personal journey through grief and loss in the bleak landscape of 2024, where political turmoil looms large. But that's just the beginning! In this episode, we fearlessly dive into the absurdities of Am…

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The Gina Miller Edition 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

Gina Miller was born in Guyana to a political family, but was sent to England for her education. Fleeing dictatorship, she couldn’t receive financial support from her family, and so began finding work in hotels and handing out flyers. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Gina set up her first company in 1987 – a property photographic company. Since then…

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The Mysterious Murder of Missy Bevers 21:39

6M ago21:39

21:39

Missy woke up early on April 18th, 2016 as she normally would to teach her 5 AM Gladiator Fitness class. As she entered her church building to set up for her class, she was completely unaware of the fate she was about to meet...By Megan

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The Case of Stalking Laura Black 19:13

6M ago19:13

19:13

Imagine being 22 years old and fresh into your industry when a co-worker becomes obsessed with you. Over time, this obsession grows and the result is unbelievable...By Megan

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The Comprehensive World of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Graham Jenkins 51:33

6M ago51:33

51:33

I Love Kelowna episode 243. A deep dive into the world of chiropractic care with Dr. Graham Jenkins of Lighthouse Chiropractic. Chiropractic treatments go way beyond just addressing back pain. Experts like Dr. Jenkins have successfully treated conditions like colic in infants, thyroid issues, and much more. Dr. Jenkins shares his journey from Ontar…

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The Theo Clarke Edition 28:08

6M ago28:08

28:08

Theo Clarke is Conservative MP for Stafford. She is the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Kenya and sits on the International Development Select Committee. Before being elected she set up and sold her business and then went on to be Chief Executive of an international development charity backed by Bill Gates. Theo got involved in politics after the e…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Jessica Heeringa 22:25

6M ago22:25

22:25

Jessica Heeringa was a 25 year old mother working the evening shift at her local gas station when one of her regular customers would stop in and realize that something was terribly wrong. In a matter of less than a 10 minute window, something awful happened to Jessica Heeringa... Sources: https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2014/04/jessica_heerin…

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The Mysterious Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg 34:00

6M ago34:00

34:00

It's January of 2011 and you return back to your apartment after a quick workout. Once you get there you realize that the door is actually latched from the inside lock. So, you call your fiance on repeat to try and get her to open the door. When you get no response after an hour of trying...you break down the apartment door, only to find your fianc…

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The Tromp Family Mystery 26:35

7M ago26:35

26:35

On August 29th, 2016, the Tromp family would flee their home with no phones, credit cards, passports...nothing that would be remotely traceable. What happens next still remains a mystery to this day. Why did the Tromp family run away? Sources: https://medium.com/@matt1199/the-bizarre-tromp-family-road-trip-8268896e0c27 https://www.mamamia.com.au/tr…

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The Murder of Jim Melgar 30:29

7M ago30:29

30:29

Imagine waking up disoriented, confused, and laying in your bathroom closet tied up. Now, imagine yourself being accused of murdering your husband just a few short hours later...this was the case for Sandra Melgar. On the evening of December 22, 2012, Sandra and Jim Melgar would celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary, but Jim wouldn't live to see…

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Indigo - The Color of Grief 46:06

7M ago46:06

46:06

In this episode of Snarky Faith, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Foster, a theologian and author, to discuss his latest work, "Indigo - the Color of Grief." This book is more than just words on a page; it's an immersive journey through the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. Dr. Foster shares his personal experience with the trag…

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The Susan Hall Edition 31:43

7M ago31:43

31:43

Susan Hall is a born and bred Londoner running for one of the most important jobs in the city. After leaving school at 18 she had dreams of being a mechanic and struggled to get into technical college. She was later a business owner, running a beauty salon and hairdressing business. Susan has been involved in politics for almost twenty years. Start…

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The Tragic Murder of Rebecca Aylward 31:07

7M ago31:07

31:07

Rebecca Aylward was a 15 year old girl who fell in love with the wrong boy...Becca and Josh Davies' relationship started how most young teen romances do -- innocent, fun, and exciting. It quickly, however, transformed into something terrifying. When Becca met up with Josh in hopes of reconciling their relationship...she would unfortunately meet her…

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The Unsolved Disappearance of Lauren Spierer 29:34

7M ago29:34

29:34

Lauren was a sophomore at the University of Indiana living her best life. After a full night of partying with her friends, Lauren left to walk home alone...and was never seen or heard from again. It was like she vanished into thin air. Where is Lauren Spierer? Sources: Timeline: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/01/29/timeline-search-l…

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The Jacqui Smith Edition 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

Jacqui Smith was born in Malvern, where she joined the Labour party aged 16. After graduating from Oxford, Jacqui moved to London and worked briefly as a parliamentary researcher but trained to be a teacher and became head of economics. The temptation to electoral politics eventually pulled her back. Having failed the first time, Jacqui became the …

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The Mysterious Abduction and Disappearance of Angela Hammond 20:59

8M ago20:59

20:59

Angie was enjoying her evening with her bestie Kyla cruising around town and hanging out waiting on her fiance to finish babysitting. When Kyla left to go home, Angie decided to make a stop at a payphone booth to call her fiance and let him know that instead of hanging out after he was done babysitting, she was just going to head home for the night…

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The Unsolved Dardeen Family Murders 22:08

8M ago22:08

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Keith and Eilene Dardeen moved to the rural town of Ina, Illinois in 1986 ready to raise their family in a small town. What they didn't realize when they moved to this area was the the rate of murders was about to sky rocket, and they would no longer feel safe living there. In November of 1987, after the Dardeen family put their mobile home up for …

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The Alison McGovern Edition 27:28

8M ago27:28

27:28

Alison McGovern sits on Labour’s front bench as the shadow minister for work and pensions but was first elected as an MP in 2010. Growing up in Merseyside, her grandfather was a folk singer who wrote ‘My Liverpool Home’. Her father was a railwayman that campaigned for better working conditions, but it was her mother that sparked her interest in pol…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Lisa Stebic 24:48

8M ago24:48

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Lisa was in the midst of a new start. After nearly 14 years of marriage, she and her husband Craig made the decision to divorce. During this time, they were still living in the same home, co-existing but barely on speaking terms. Until one day in April 2006, Lisa supposedly left their home for a fitness class never to return. Did she really leave t…

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The Man That Vanished Into Thin Air - The Case of Brian Shaffer 32:11

8M ago32:11

32:11

In April 2006, a medical student would go out for a night of celebratory bar-hopping with his buddy with plans to go on a trip to Miami with his girlfriend two days later. Unfortunately, he would never make that flight out. Brian walked into the Ugly Tuna Saloona that Friday night in April, but he never came back out. Or did he? Where is Brian Shaf…

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The Symphony of Listening: Embracing Wisdom Across Faith Lines 1:17:02

9M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

In today's episode of Snarky Faith, we're venturing into a space that's often skirted around with discomfort or outright hostility. That's right—we're digging into the delightful mess that is religious diversity, but not in the way you might expect. We're not here to throw shade or to spotlight the foibles of faith; instead, we're talking about the…

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The Arlene Phillips Edition 33:31

8M ago33:31

33:31

Arlene Phillips was born in Lancashire, but moved to London to pursue her love for dance. She started age 3 and by the age of 20 she became a dance teacher. From here she formed the dance troupe Hot Gossip and made regular appearances on the Kenny Everett show, catapulting her into the public eye. She went on to be involved with some of the biggest…

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The Serial Killer Dentist of St. Louis, Missouri 19:58

9M ago19:58

19:58

Dr. Glennon Engleman was a Dentist in St. Louis, Missouri living what everyone thought was a normal life. What his patients didn't know, is that the man that had his literal hands in their mouths day in and day out...was a cold-blooded murderer. Sources: James Bullock: https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-bullock-murder-a/33785…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa 24:55

9M ago24:55

24:55

Bryce Laspisa was living a normal college life. The Summer after his Freshman year, things took a quick change. Suddenly, Bryce's personality made a dramatic flip, and after admitting to his friends that he was illegally taking a stimulant prescription medication his friends became increasingly concerned over his well-being. Embarking on a very biz…

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Is Britain's housing system broken? 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

The UK is facing a housing crisis hitting both buyers, renters and those who aren’t in a position to live in a stable home. Factors such as rising mortgage rates and inflation mean that people are increasingly struggling to meet their housing costs, especially those on low incomes – and women disproportionately fall into that bracket. There are a n…

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Theological Musings from a Tattooed Theologian 1:08:42

9M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Brace Yourselves, This is Theology Unfiltered Hey Snarky Faith listeners, brace yourselves! We've got a treat for you—a theological espresso shot that'll jolt you awake, whether you're ready for it or not. I sat down with Dillon Naber Cruz, the mind behind Theological Musings: Collected Essays of a Tattooed Theologian, Vol. 1, and let me tell you, …

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The Kate Mosse Edition 35:15

9M ago35:15

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Kate Mosse is an international best-selling author who’s sold millions of books, translated into 38 different languages. She describes herself as a feminist and has worked hard to champion other female authors by creating the Women’s Prize for Fiction and non fiction - now the UK’s most prestigious annual book award. Kate isn’t afraid to use her pl…

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