Best Austin Bloom Podcasts (2024)

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Why We Have to Talk About Politics | Dan Steffen 14:00

1h ago14:00

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Join us as we sit down with Senior Pastor Dan Steffen to talk about his upcoming series, Where Do I Stand. We talk about the difficulties of speaking about moral issues that have been pushed to the forefront of American politics, and look forward to learning and growing in our ability to stand on God's Word as a foundation for our decision-making i…

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150th episode - Q&A with my hubby Jules; how we stay connected, cost of living crisis, delegating household duties & more 32:08

7h ago32:08

32:08

We are celebrating our 150th episode with a special guest on the pod; my hubby Jules. We are answering your red hot questions, including: 🎙 What we (and most couples) fight about 🎙 How to stay connected as a couple 🎙 How we segregate household duties 🎙 How to best navigate the cost of living crisis And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @pare…

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Getting Out of Addiction | Samuel Carter 22:13

1h ago22:13

22:13

Join us as we sit down with Samuel Carter to talk about his journey navigating addiction and how God was able to bring him out and use his story to help others. You can also watch on YouTube @pureheartchurchpodcast - Thanks for listening and sharing! EP - 016By PHC Podcast

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SOLO Ep - Travelling with kids - What to pack and what I couldn't live without 27:01

3h ago27:01

27:01

Ep 149 – I’ve had a heaps of DM’s about travelling with kids, so this is part 1 of our 3 part mini series. In this episode I share: 🎙 Carry on luggage - what to take and how exactly I packed our bags 🎙 Items I could not live without when travelling 🎙 How to prepare kids for long international flights 🎙 How many snacks did I take, are travel cots ne…

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SOLO Ep - The time I arrived home; reflections on my time in the US flying solo 10:54

13d ago10:54

10:54

So I’m home and here to fill you in on my thoughts and reflections including: 🎙 Do we hang on too tightly as mums? 🎙 Thoughts on delegating and sharing the load 🎙 Feedback from a mother’s group about drowning in the mental load 🎙 How my children went during my time away, did my preparation work? And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenth…

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Leonie Akhidenor on CNBC's Bloom Health Club; family dynamics & personal well-being 27:53

15d ago27:53

27:53

In my last episode I spoke all about my experience with being at CNBC TV and also recording a podcast with them. This week’s episode is the podcast that we recorded. Sit back and enjoy (and DM me on your thoughts on whether you think my voice is husky or A-OK…) Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional…

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SOLO Ep - The time I lost my voice hours before being on US CNBC Day-time TV 23:57

20d ago23:57

23:57

I just got back to NYC from Florida and I’m excited to give you updates. I spent the day in Florida filming on day time TV and speaking all things parenthood. It would only be fair that I immediately jump on the pod and fill you all in on my behind the scenes thoughts. So this is another unfiltered episode where I chat all things: 🎙 Having no voice…

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SOLO Ep - The time I spoke to parents on the streets of NYC and what they told me 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

I’m in NYC and bringing you updates from a day of walking the streets speaking to parents. Yes, team, just me, a microphone and videographer tapping randoms on the shoulder and asking them to go deep. In this episode I spill the tea on: 🎙 The most common theme that US parents spoke about 🎙 Thoughts on patience and releasing expectations as parents …

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SOLO Ep - The time I was in New York; thoughts on race, privilege and stereotypes 20:27

1M ago20:27

20:27

I’ve made it to the big apple and what a destination it is. So I’m sharing my observations when it comes to the fine city of New York including: 🎙 Observations on homelessness and personal security 🎙 Nannies out in full force and US maternity leave observations 🎙 Police enforcement and racial stereotypes And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta…

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SOLO Ep - The time I went to Austin Texas 11:44

29d ago11:44

11:44

It’s another day in sunny Austin Texas and I have so many observations. So in this episode you’ll get my (unfiltered) thoughts on this really everything on my mind including: 🎙 Where are all of the cowboy hats and boots? 🎙 Observations on the republican state including abortion laws 🎙 Some success on the US media opportunity front And so much more……

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SOLO Ep - The time my bladder nearly burst at US customs 16:39

2M ago16:39

16:39

Ok team, so I’ve just arrived in Austin Texas and what a whirlwind it’s been already. My trip here was truly eventful and I’m (oversharing) on what happened behind the scenes including: 🎙 Can you take a paperclip and tongue scrapper on an international flight? 🎙 Has anyone else tried the tequila + sleeping pills combo (..do not recommend) 🎙 Public …

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37. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool B-Sides 37:36

1M ago37:36

37:36

With the main album out of the way, Nick and Austin dig into the meager leftovers of A Moon Shaped Pool. Austin geeks out about 90s movie soundtracks, before bringing up the inspirational American football movie, Rudy. For some reason, Nick talks about the charity single, "We Are The World." Then they both debate the fundamental nature of the b-sid…

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Guests: Victoria Hendrix & Lisa Walker - Why Do We Do an Online Campus? 42:07

1M ago42:07

42:07

Join us as we wrap Season 1 of the PHC Podcast and sit down with two members of our online campus (Victoria Hendrix & Lisa Walker), here at Pure Heart Church, to hear how our online campus has helped them with their faith journey. We also get the chance to hear the story of how and why our online campus was created - hosted by our Online Campus Pas…

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SOLO Ep - The time I left on a solo trip to the US; preparing the kids & myself 14:07

1M ago14:07

14:07

Welcome to the first episode from our Parenthood On Tour series. I’m giving you updates from the day before I leave for the US on my solo trip, chatting about: 🎙 How I’m preparing my kids for my trip away 🎙 The mum guilt that is SO real 🎙 My goals and challenges with media opportunities in the US And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parent…

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36. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 3 51:24

1M ago51:24

51:24

They've reached the end of A Moon Shaped Pool. Will Nick convince Austin that this is an underappreciated classic, or will Austin spend the whole time saying negative things about "The Numbers?" Nick brings up The Beatles again, before pledging his love for Paul McCartney. Finally, the two spend a good twenty minutes discussing "True Love Waits." 1…

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Guest: Dalton Davis - Creativity in the Church 1:12:36

2M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Join us as we sit down with Dalton Davis (Communications Director at Living Streams Church) to hear about things that inspire him, talk around how creativity is developed in the church, some of the awesome things happening at Living Streams Church, and how we are all continuing to build teams and imagine for the future. We also jump into another gr…

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35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 38:03

2M ago38:03

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35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 Before realizing that they host a Radiohead podcast, the two give their thoughts on the latest by Taylor Swift. Will Austin check out of this album after the fourth track? Can Nick figure out the proper length of delay to perform the guitar pattern for Identikit? 4:50 - "Desert Island Disk" 13:00 - "Ful St…

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Guests: Josh and Samantha Henson - Young Adult Ministry 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

Join us as we sit down with Josh and Samantha Henson to talk about what young adult and college ministry looks like at Pure Heart Church. We also get to talk to them about their journey into ministry and marriage. Thanks so much for listening! EP - 013By PHC Podcast

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34. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 1 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

It's the last Radiohead album. Is this the last season? Before Nick and Austin contemplate what that means, they discuss why so many metal bands need to cover "Burn the Witch." Nick loses it a bit on "Daydreaming," while Austin gets to pine about Amnesiac again. Thanks for listening. 5:00 - "Burn the Witch" 17:30 - "Daydreaming" 32:40 - "Decks Dark…

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Guests: Alex McBride & Chip Leuluai - Why Do We Worship the Way We Do? 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Join us as we sit down with Alex McBride (PHC Worship Pastor) and Chip Leuluai (PHC Assistant Tech Director) to talk their heart for our Pure Heart Church family and the reason that they do what they do. We also talk about Heath's shoe collection, Brenna talks trends from the 80's and 90's, and Alex Friend brings us some more dad jokes. Thanks so m…

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REAL TALK – A day in the life + Parenthood is going global 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Brought to you by @bambimini.co This is our final episode before our mini break. We are answering our audience’s top question; how is everyone juggling it all? We certainly are no experts and we drop balls all the time, but in this Real Talk episode we discuss: 🎙 Leonie’s solo trip to the US, preparing the kids and taking her mic with her 🎙 What ou…

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REAL TALK – Our 20 yr high school reunion + reflections from our teens 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

Want to know what we were like in high school? Well Liv and I just had our 20 year reunion and are sharing all the tee, including: 🎙 Our high school personalities and yes we were as cool as you think… 🎙 What we’ve learnt from our parents way of parenting 🎙 Msn messenger, Linx Africa, passion pop reflections 🎙 Debating meetings sponsored by Woodstoc…

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Guests: Bryan and Megan Bloom - How to Cure Brokenness in the Family 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

Join us as we sit down with Bryan and Megan Bloom to talk about the things that cause disfunction in our families and what God has shown them through those things. We also talk about the upcoming presidential debates and sit in with Alex Friend for some more awesome Dad Jokes. EP - 011By PHC Podcast

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Guest: Dan Steffen - What Does God Say About the Family? 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Join us as we sit down with senior pastor, Dan Steffen, and talk about God's design for the family, and more specifically, what we are called to in our families. We also sit in with Brenna Pavkov to learn more generational knowledge in this episode of "What We Don't Know." Thanks so much for listening! EP - 010…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; fussy eaters, screen time, relationship challenges, welcoming a second child (part 2) 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

Brought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 Why the early years of parenting can be tough on relationships 🎙 How to navigate fussy eaters 🎙 Why screen time isn’t all that bad 🎙 How to empower toddlers when baby number 2 arrives And so much more… For more on our episod…

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Guests: Shea Duryea and Tracey Beal - School Connect, Outreach, & More 56:03

3M ago56:03

56:03

Join us as we sit down with Shea Duryea and Tracey Beal to discuss School connect, our nationwide school outreach program and what they do. We also get to jump back into our segments of “What We Don't Know” with Brenna Pavkov and “Heard it from a Friend” with Alex Friend. Thanks so much for listening! EP - 009…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; preparing for kids, overcoming mental health challenges, tantrums (part 1) 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Brought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 How we can best plan for kids 🎙 Overcoming mental health challenges as parents 🎙 Why my 4 year old’s tantrums were worse than the terrible 2’s and 3’s 🎙 How Dr Golly felt when he first became a dad And so much more… For more…

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Guests: Austin Schleier & John Spooner - Youth Ministry is Family Ministry 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Join us for a conversation across churches between Austin Schleier (Jr High Pastor at Hope Church) and John Spooner (Jr High Pastor at PHC), where we got to discuss what is going on with the next generation, and what youth pastors should do about it. EP - 008By PHC Podcast

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REAL TALK – Our thoughts on female violence and gender inequality 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

Brought to you by @elan.houseofwellness. This week we lend our voices to the many people who are speaking up about female violence. We discuss: 🎙 Our thoughts on media reports re female violence 🎙 What more we think needs to be done and 🎙 How gender inequality as playing out in organisations 🎙 What we can do to shift the needle, as mother’s to boys…

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Guests: Brenna Pavkov & Michael Sainz - Worship Ministry, Youth Ministry & More 52:17

3M ago52:17

52:17

Join us as we talk to two of our worship pastors, Brenna Pavkov and Michael Sainz, to hear their thoughts on worship ministry, youth ministry & more! We also bring back Alex Friend to tell us some more great dad jokes! Thanks so much for watching! EP - 007By PHC Podcast

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MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – How I get my sexy back as a mum, handling conflict & rejection (part 2) 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week it’s part 2 of our conversation with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We answer your questions including: 🎙 Low sex drive since becoming a parent 🎙 Inequality when it comes to the household 🎙 Handling endless business rejection 🎙 Hustle vs rest And so mu…

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Guest: Dan Steffen - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit & More 51:22

4M ago51:22

51:22

Join us as we talk to PHC senior pastor, Dan Steffen, about his childhood and adult experiences with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and more! We also talk to Brenna Pavkov about new trending social media platforms, and end the episode with some more dad jokes from our resident Pure Heart dad, Alex Friend. Thanks for listening! EP - 006…

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MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – Regaining my sense of self, violence against women, business (part 1) 30:19

4M ago30:19

30:19

Parenthood Mother's Day Special - Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week to celebrate Mother’s Day we are chatting with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We go deep and discuss: 🎙 Steph’s current focus on inner work, authenticity and blocking out other’s expectations 🎙 Thoughts on violence aga…

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Guest: John Spooner - Youth Ministry, Puppies & More 54:09

4M ago54:09

54:09

Join us as we talk to PHC junior high pastor, John Spooner, about some of his experiences in youth ministry and the joy (and terrors) of having a puppy. We also talk to Brenna Pavkov about trending mobile games and end the episode with some more dad jokes from our resident Pure Heart dad, Alex Friend. Thanks for listening! EP - 005…

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Struggles to conceive baby no. 2, relationship counselling & work juggle w Bobby Clark + Steven 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

Episode 127 - This week I chat with well-known Melbourne artist Bobby and business owner Steve to discuss what their relationship looks like behind closed doors. The couple are so open and raw about some of the real challenges they’ve faced including: 🎙 A journey to conceive baby number 2 🎙 The challenges when juggling business and parenthood 🎙 How…

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Guest: Bob Hake - Outreach, Safelots & More 1:04:16

4M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Join us as we talk to Pastor Bob Hake about the current crisis in the Phoenix metro area, and the things that Pure Heart and Lifebridge are doing to help. We also talk to Brenna Pavkov about embarassing situations and tipping culture, ending the podcast with some more dad jokes from our resident Pure Heart dad, Alex Friend. Thanks for listening! EP…

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REAL TALK - A 48 hour argument over not making the bed + growing apart from our partners 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

This week we’re going airing our dirty laundry, about what we disagree on behind closed door. We spill the tea on: 🎙 A 48 hour Mexican stand-off in Leonie’s household 🎙 Who waves the white flag first in an argument? 🎙 A call-in from a listener re growing apart from her husband 🎙 Why fighting means we’re communicating and passion means we care And s…

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Guests: Erin Rathier & Arthur Brown - Church Communities, Outreach & More 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

Join us as we talk to Erin Rathier and Arthur Brown about their roles in the Pure Heart church community. We also dive into the reasons behind our church small groups (Heart Crews), the type of church environment we want to set, and some of ways that we are helping our community. We also bring back Brenna Pavkov and Alex Friend to talk about how Ta…

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Everything you need to know about prams w Emily Stone co-founder Babybee 44:29

5M ago44:29

44:29

This week I chat to Emily Stone, co-founder of BabyBee. Emily answers all of your pram questions and delves into her own personal struggles with juggling parenthood and work. We chat about: 🎙 Emily’s personal challenges with running an international business whilst being a mum 🎙 What do we look for when shopping for a new pram? What accessories do …

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Guest: Thrive Worship - Worship Ministry, Parenting & More 40:49

4M ago40:49

40:49

Join as as we talk to Thrive Worship (Pour Your Spirit Out, Coming Back, Always So Good) about their ideas for worship ministry, adventures in parenting, navigating through the 2020 pandemic as a team, and more. Thanks for listening! EP - 002By Thrive Worship

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Guest: Dan Steffen - Role of the Church & More 42:04

5M ago42:04

42:04

Join us on our first episode as we talk to Pastor Dan Steffen about what he sees as the societal role for the church as a whole, and what Pure Heart Church is doing to fill that role. We also have Brenna Pavkov and Alex Friend joining us to talk gen z slang, dad jokes, and more. Thanks for listening! EP - 001…

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SOLO EP - Life update & lessons from a therapist 22:30

5M ago22:30

22:30

This episode is a solo chat filling you in on my house move, reflections on burnout and extensive mental load and how I'm approaching the year to date. Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod and if you love the pod please rate us and share us with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work an…

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REAL TALK - All the scope on Leonie’s home purchase 22:39

5M ago22:39

22:39

After 2 years of searching for the right property, I bought a family home! During this Real Talk episode, Liv and I discuss all the tea on the house purchase, including: 🎙 The 2 year buying experience 🎙 Why I used a buyer’s advocate 🎙 The anxiety riddling auction 🎙 Home improvements and DIY curtain & blind options And so much more… Thank you to our…

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Navigating life’s challenges with Amelia (The Midwife Mumma & Ambrose) 20:29

6M ago20:29

20:29

This is part 2 of our conversation with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. See episode 127 for part 1. In this chat we delve into: 🎙 Navigating an unexpected death as a parent 🎙 House renovations 🎙 The most stressful year of the couple’s life 🎙 Whether they are done at 4 kids And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor Gaia. Webs…

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When we hit breaking point w Amelia (The Midwife Mumma) & Ambrose 27:56

6M ago27:56

27:56

So excited to bring you this episode with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. Most well known for her expertise on sleep and all things baby, Amelia is well loved across Australia for her raw and honest content. The couple don’t hold back in this exclusive interview delving into: 🎙 Sex and what keeps their relationship alive after nearly…

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33: Radiohead's Pablo Honey B-Sides 33:56

6M ago33:56

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This week, we're stepping back in time. After getting teased for years by Austin, Nick finally learns all the Pablo Honey b-sides. Needless to say, taking up some of their earliest tracks after "The King of Limbs" was quite strange for both. Will they find some hidden gems or spend the whole time trashing "Pop is Dead" again? 2:07 - "Inside My Head…

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REAL TALK – We’re school mums now + Stranger danger chats w our toddlers 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

Real Talk is back and our kiddos have started prep and kinder this year. So Liv & I chat about what it’s really like to be school mums, including: 🎙 Handling separation anxiety 🎙 Using roll-play to get your kids to listen to you! 🎙 School parent clicks & finding your crew 🎙 Lunch box tips + bribing with chocolate And so much more… Follow Parenthood…

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Prioritising you with or without kids w sisters Krystal (House of Harvee) & Steph 54:08

6M ago54:08

54:08

Episode 125 - This week I chat with sisters Krystal (@houseofharvee) & Steph, well known via social media for their insane fashion, vibrant personalities and always on point design aesthetic . We delve into: 🎙 How being brought up in a single parent household shaped them 🎙 Steph’s life updates on egg freezing, dating and advice to other single wome…

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REAL TALK - Part 2: Our biggest lessons from 2023 + Ins & Outs + Summer break tea 25:54

7M ago25:54

25:54

Ep 124 – Bringing you part 2 of last week’s conversation and delving into Liv’s Ins and Outs for 2024, specifically: 🎙 Doom scrolling, can you relate? 🎙 Are we people pleasing again this year? 🎙 How to better navigate the work/ family juggle 🎙 Is bad wine just cheap wine? And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcas…

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Pure Heart Church Podcast - Intro 1:53

7M ago1:53

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We go there. That means we talk about what's happening: at church, in our community, in our world, and in our lives. Get a look behind-the-scenes of events, ministry areas, and key initiatives; dig into more of the weekend messages as you dive into your Heart Crew - and get to know the fun team that makes up the community of PHC! Join us as we unpa…

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