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Welcome to the weekly audio Podcast from Celebration Church Toronto (www.ticc.ca). Founded by Peter Youngren in 2000, Celebration Church is a vibrant and diverse church in the heart of Toronto, Canada.Celebration Church Torontowww.celebrationchurchtoronto.ca 190 Railside Road, Toronto, ON
The Big Travel Podcast: Exploring Life-Stories Through Travel. Taking you on a journey of discovery, with a wonderfully diverse selection of characters, The Big Travel Podcast explores life-stories in travel; from childhoods with little money but a spirit for exploration to fabulous tales of exotic climes and incredible adventures. Celebrities, authors, sports people, politicians, famous faces from TV, radio, music, stage and screen, SAS soldiers, adventurers and ordinary people taking extra ...
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How Passover became Breaking Bread, and how to Celebrate it
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 59 (Exodus 12, Matt 26 & 1 Cor 11) Passover was the central memorial feast of the Old Covenant, and while celebrating it with his disciples, Jesus replaced it with a new feast, saying ‘this is the New covenant in my blood, do this in remembrance of me!’ We explore 7 ways in which it connects with us.…
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From Feeling Stressed to Peace & Confidence
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All of us sometimes feel stressed, feel alone or vulnerable. Let’s examine the process David went through in Psalm 27 so that we can learn how to go from feeling stressed to peace and confidence. (Psalm 27)By Andrew Fountain
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141. Mariellen Ward; Alternative Music in Toronto, A Year in Tokyo, the Inner Voice That Led to India
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After a series of tragic losses Mariellen Ward took a giant leap of faith and headed to India. Her six month plan has seen her now be there for almost 20 years, setting up the inspirational travel site, Breathe Dream Go and also tour company India For Beginners. We explore the alternative music scene in Canada, her year with a film director in Toky…
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140. Gallery Director Simon Martin; Art History in Venice, Artistic Depictions of Hiroshima, Graced by the Dalai Lama but Knocked Out in Delhi
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A teenage trip around the galleries of Italy sparked a life-long love for the arts, and as soon as he could Simon Martin, art historian, author and the director of Pallant House Gallery, returned. After a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ childhood he’s studied in the most prestigious institutions in Venice, been knocked out in a train station in Delhi, exper…
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Is the Last Supper Missing in John? —How and Why
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These strange sounding words can be, for you, a deep source of life. (John 6:25-71)By Andrew Fountain
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139: Trevor Dolby; Creating The New ‘A Year in Provence’, a Village Life in France, the Publishing World in London
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Michael Palin describes Trevor Dolby’s book, One Place de L'Eglise, as "a timeless story of what it is that makes France irresistible”. Former publisher, Trevor, and his wife Kaz discovered a medieval house in virtual ruins in Languedoc, just off the local village square and the resulting book, widely known as the new ‘Year in Provence’, follows th…
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The New Covenant brings a New Commandment — Love
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 58 (1 John) While simple on the surface, some interesting and important questions come up, like ‘What about this is actually new?’ and ‘If it is part of our new nature, why should it require effort?’ together with asking what it might look like in our lives.By Andrew Fountain
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Elijah is Suicidal—God’s Response and the New Covenant pt.3
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 57 (1 Kings 19) In this extraordinary story, God replaced his old way of speaking with a new way, through Jesus. It is imperative that you learn to hear this voice.By Andrew Fountain
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138. Foy Vance; Childhood Church Building in Oklahoma, Growing up in Northern Ireland’s Music Scene, Recording in Muscle Shoals, Home-Schooling on Tour With Ed Sheeran
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Growing up in Northern Ireland, with his preacher father playing guitar and his granny always singing, for Foy Vance music and the nomadic lifestyle are somewhat ingrained. When Foy was a young boy his father moved the family to Oklahoma to build a church. Back in Northern Ireland he picked up the guitar and eventually immersed himself in the local…
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Living in the Freedom of the New Covenant Pt. 2 (Jeremiah 31 & Heb 8)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 56 (Jer 31 & Heb 8) When you really understand the New Covenant, it will transform your life, bring you into a new freedom, and enrich your relationship with God. Sadly it is rarely explained, and most Christians are not entirely free from the Old.By Andrew Fountain
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137. Jamie Klingler; Reclaim These Streets, Taking the Police to Court, Turning Your Life Around
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During the pandemic Jamie Klingler, underwent an incredible transformation from heavy-drinking party girl to sober, and losing 7 stone along the way. But it was the murder of Sarah Everard that led to her becoming the activist her mother always felt she should be and having co-founded Reclaim These Streets you’ll now see her all over the news battl…
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Living in the Freedom of the New Covenant
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 55 (Gen 15 & Jer 31) When you really understand the New Covenant, it will transform your life, bring you into a new freedom, and enrich your relationship with God. Sadly it is rarely explained, and most Christians are not entirely free from the Old.By Andrew Fountain
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Understanding O.T. Prophecies of the Future (Prophets pt.4)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 54 (Various O.T. Prophets) The goal is to help us notice themes when we are reading the O.T. prophets, and capture the hope and excitement of their vision of the future.By Andrew Fountain
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136. Jennifer Nand; Liverpool, The Cavern and When John Lennon Spat on her Nose
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Jennifer Nand was just a young teen when the Beatles were at the start of their meteoric rise. Piling into her friend Jenny’s hearse to go watch the bands in The Cavern and other places across the city, hitching lifts home through the Mersey tunnel, being accidentally spat on the nose by none other than John Lennon, watching the debut performances …
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Problems with Prophecies Against Other Nations, and some Good Answers (Prophets pt.3)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 53 (Isaiah 15-16; 19-20 & Jonah) On the surface these prophecies against other nations can seem like unrelenting destruction, but on closer inspection there is a surprising revelation of the true heart of God in love and mercy, which culminated in the sending of his own son to die for the sins of his enemies.…
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Read & Understand the Prophets pt.2 (Isaiah 5)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 52 (Isaiah 5) Learning a few basic ideas about how to read the Prophets can make a huge difference in how well we can understand and connect with the message. Many people today think the Old Testament God is harsh and angry, but a correct reading of Isaiah 5 paints an entirely different picture.…
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135. Hannah Bourne-Taylor; Ghana, Conservation and The Baby Bird That Nested in Her Hair
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You might have seen recently a story that went viral, the woman who for three months let a baby bird nest in her hair. Of course the real story is a little bit more nuanced and to hear it directly from nature writer and conservationist Hannah Bourne-Taylor might well bring a little tear to your eye, On this episode, and in her book Fledging, Hannah…
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When God doesn’t seem to keep his promises (pt.2)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 51 (1 Kings 22, Ps. 19 & 2 Kings 20) Sometimes we can feel God was leading us, but end up in a bad place. How should we understand this if this happens? and guard against it happening to us?By Andrew Fountain
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When God doesn’t seem to keep his promises (pt.1)
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 50 (Habakkuk) How is it that the events of our lives don’t always seem to match up with the promises of God? It turns out that this is not just a personal struggle for a few, but one of the central themes of the Bible.By Andrew Fountain
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134. Marc 'The Vet' Abraham OBE; Mumbai Slum-Dogs, Rescuing Bears in Ukraine, Operations in Thai Temples, Changing the Law
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Marc Araham, OBE, aka Marc the Vet, was inspired by his Holocaust survivor grandmother to change UK law and dramatically improve how we treat our pets. He’s vaccinated dogs in Mumbai slums, rescued dancing bears in Ukraine, operated in Buddhist temples in post-tsunami Thailand, battled dog-meat farms in South Korea, travelled deep into the Amazon J…
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13)
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This is such an encouraging verse, but it seems to big. What does ‘all things’ include? Learn what it means and how to access this power. (Phil 4:10-19)By Andrew Fountain
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133. Cally Beaton; Vodka with Madonna, Panthers on the Loose and Joan Rivers’ Life-Changing Approval
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Stand-up comedian, star of comedy TV shows and host of the Namaste Mother******s Podcast, Cally Beaton, was a high flying TV exec until Joan Rivers noticed her comedic talent and gave her some life-changing advice. She’s partied at some of the world’s hottest events, knocked back Vodka with Madonna, refused to indulge Mariah’s puppies, narrowly avo…
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The Truth of the Resurrection: Part 2: Jesus is Risen! and what that means for you and me
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The Resurrection Part 2 (1 Cor 15-16 +others) We will do some digging and strengthen the roots of our faith in resurrection, then we can enjoy the fruits and feel the richness of the blessing. Here are three roots and three fruits.By Andrew Fountain
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The Truth of the Resurrection: Part 1: Convincing Evidence for the Truth above all other Truths
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The Resurrection Part 1 (1 Cor 15 +others) The truth of the resurrection is at the foundation of everything we believe. When we see how strongly supported this evidence is, it can be a great encouragement to our faith, our joy and our hope.By Andrew Fountain
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132. International Travel Nanny, Shada Lambert; Celebrity Clients, Private Planes, Swimming Pools in Hotel Rooms and a Big Jamaican Family
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'Nanny Sharz’ as she’s known is an international Nanny for the rich and famous, work which has taken her all over the world looking after other people’s children. Growing up in Birmingham and London she comes from a big, musical, cooking Jamaican family and has jetted away in private planes, had a pool in her hotel room, been escorted to reception …
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Who Bewitched You? - Pastor Peter Youngren
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In this teaching, Pastor Peter continues to expose the hypocrisy of religion as Paul preached in Galatia. When people try to add religion to the gospel then it appears Christ died in vain. Christ lives in and through us. We receive God's greatest gift of eternal life for free. God cannot be manipulated with rituals and ceremonies. God works miracle…
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Toronto Shall See Jesus - Pastor Peter Youngren
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In the book of Galatians, Paul prayed that the eyes of our understanding would be opened. Paul was very instrumental in showing people who Jesus is after He rescued Paul from systemic religion. In this teaching, Pastor Peter reminds us that the eyes of people in Toronto must be open so that they may turn to Jesus. How? - They must see Jesus in the …
Understanding the Old Testament Part 49 (Isaiah 46) God says, “Even when you have grey hair, I will carry you. I made you and I will support you;” (Is 46:4) Do you believe this, or are you investing everything in the idols of this age which will not be there for you in the end?By Andrew Fountain
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131. Abandoned Places Explorer ‘Greg Abandoned’; Soviet Space Shuttles in the Desert, Being Shot at in Bulgaria and a Life-Changing Visit to Chernobyl
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On top of a building in Chernobyl, overlooking the destruction and devastation, Greg made a life-changing decision. From that moment on he would dedicate his life to exploring abandoned places, becoming 'Greg Abandoned'. He’s been shot at in Bulgaria, risked his life to trek to a Soviet-era abandoned space shuttle in Kazakhstan, explored countless …
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A Living Sacrifice — Gannining a clear understanding of one of the key texts in Romans
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In two beautifully compact verses, Paul gives us a new “rule of life” for living under the New Covenant and lays a foundation to everything that follows about the gifts of the Spirit. —a perfect summary of what it means to be part of the new people of God. (Romans 12:1–2)By Andrew Fountain
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Exposed: The Hypocrisy of Religion - Pastor Peter Youngren
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In this message, Pastor Peter continues his expository teaching on Galatians. In this study, we see Paul rebuking Simon Peter for not yielding to the true gospel concerning food: being double-minded about Jewish food and gentile food. Today, we need to preach the straightforward truth of the Gospel. Don't mix the Gospel with religion. We receive by…
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That The Truth Of The Gospel Might Continue - Pastor Peter Youngren
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In this teaching, Pastor continues his expository study on Galatians.
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Three Men and an Arrogant Emperor - Daniel 3 and its relevance for us today
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 48 (Daniel 3) Let’s take this distant story in a distant land at a distant time under a hot sun, and connect it to us right here and now in Toronto so that it means something very directly and specifically to us.By Andrew Fountain
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Pray, Always Pray: Burn the White Flag - Pastor Nathan Thurber
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In this teaching, Pastor Nathan teaches us to be alert, be aware, and not wave the white flag in surrender. We are reminded to always pray, and not lose heart. Our heart is central to all God's promises. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. There may be a fear to face large crowds, but don't give in. Jesus said, " Take courage, I…
Understanding the Old Testament Part 47 (Jacob, David & Israel) A core teaching of the Bible that is often missed, and that is deeply encouraging.By Andrew Fountain
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130. Alex Kapranos; Growing up Half Greek, Rock n Roll Chefs, Moscow Arrests and Colombian Bull’s Testicles
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Lisa is utterly delighted to have Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos on the podcast to talk about growing up half Greek, the rock and rolls side of cheffing, how Franz Ferdinand partly emerged from a kitchen, Ethiopian instruments, Colombian bull’s testicle maracas, getting arrested as a spy in Moscow, being rushed to hospital in Budapest, learning ho…
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Watch and Pray: Ignore the Roar - Pastor Nathan Thurber
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In this message, Pastor Nathan teaches on our nature in Christ. Jesus does not remove the tough stuff but prays that our faith will not fail. Furthermore, we become stronger to be a blessing to others. Paul confirmed he can do the tough stuff through Christ ( Galatians 2:20 ). The only way we can be defeated is if we surrender Christs victory withi…
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Why the Story of Naaman is so Disruptive and Challenging
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Understanding the Old Testament Part 46 (2 Kings 5) As we dive deeper into this account, we see more and more of the challenges, conceptual reversals and artistry in the narrative composition, with an exciting conclusion.By Andrew Fountain
