Best Deluded Podcasts (2024)

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117: Deluded and Ashamed. (Psalms 4-7) 19:08

30d ago19:08

19:08

Cancelled. It's easy to think of this as a 21st century phenomenon, but three millennia ago, David is deeply concerned about reputational damage. These songs speak of the king's desire for peace, his distress and his need for healing, but most of all they demonstrate his deep need for - and love of God. What's more, these psalms demonstrate remarka…

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121: The Valley of Death (Psalms 21-24) 23:41

6h ago23:41

23:41

By far the most famous Psalm and one of the standout passages in the Bible, the shepherd who leads his sheep into green pastures has inspired writers, artists and musicians throughout the ages. It is just one of the beautiful poems you'll encounter in this podcast. Travel with us as we continue our journey through the Jews' epic songbook. Written a…

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120: The Volcano (Psalms 18-20) 20:56

7d ago20:56

20:56

Join me on my audacious attempt to narrate the entirety of the Bible, roughly 20 minutes at a time. I do my best to keep it secular; this podcast is aimed at people who might never open a Bible, but who feel that it is too important book not to have a working knowledge of. We're making headway into the Bible's longest book, the Book of Psalms, whic…

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119: The Violent and the Ravenous. (Psalms 12-17) 19:31

16d ago19:31

19:31

The fearless bravado of the young Bethlehem shepherd has long gone. Now he is Israel's king, David has to face threats far more personally draining that that of either the giant Philistine, Goliath or the lions who preyed on his father's sheep. In these songs, David seems worn down by the stress of being Israel's king, and feels threatened from eve…

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118: Terrorstruck (Psalms 8-11) 22:25

23d ago22:25

22:25

Adoration, schadenfreude, vindication and hate take centre stage in these songs purported to have been written by shepherd turned giant killer turned king of Israel, David. The king remained close to God for his entire life, and his devout petitions have helped shape how countess Christians and Jews still view God today.…

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A new podcast from Dr Colleen! 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

Episode Overview: In this heartfelt farewell episode, Dr. Colleen Mullen addresses her loyal Coaching Through Chaos listeners after a three-year hiatus. She reflects on her journey and introduces her exciting new podcast project, Love Unboxed, aimed at hopeful romantics. Key Highlights: Acknowledgment of Absence: Dr. Mullen shares her reasons for s…

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Episode 100 - The Live Show AKA If Jadakiss Made Toosie Slide 1:31:21

1M ago1:31:21

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It's a milestone episode, our 100th and it's in front of a live audience! We get into what we've been listening to before diving whether Drake can be the G.O.A.T and whether Kendrick Lamar can be the G.O.A.T, with a healthy discussion about J. Cole in between.We ask our audience which part of London has the best MCs with hilarious results, and give…

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116: Smashed and Broken (Psalms 1-3) 21:53

1M ago21:53

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The poetry continues as we embark on a journey through the Bible's songbook. The Book of Psalms is an epic collection of ancient, beautiful poems in which the writers cry out to God for help, profess their love for God, marvel at his creative power and generally eulogise about him, his temple, his kings and his sheer awe-inspiring majesty. Its 150 …

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115: The Beast from the Deep (Job 36-42) 26:58

1M ago26:58

26:58

Once Job's friend Elihu has wrapped up, it's time for one of the only two people who actually know the truth behind Job's suffering to step up. Having begged for an audience with God and having been ridiculed for seeing himself as worthy of a tribunal with God, God himself joins in the conversation. Prepare to meet two of the Bible's most fearsome …

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114: The Messengers of Death (Job 31-35) 21:15

2M ago21:15

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Having seen Job go through the rounds with three of his friends, readers now have a "wait, what?" moment as a fourth man steps up, having witnessed the entire conversation so far. This man is Elihu, and until now, his youth has prevented him from speaking. Now however, he's had enough of Job's nonsense and proves that age - or lack of it is no guar…

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113: The Maggot (Job 25-30) 19:31

2M ago19:31

19:31

Tired of hearing his friends' near endless tirade against him, Job launches into a monologue that charts the depths of his distress. It's less a defence and more a wistful look back at how wonderful life was before tragedy struck. Meanwhile God seems utterly indifferent and leaves Job with no answers as to why his life has taken such a dramatic U t…

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112. The Night Stalker (Job 21-24) 19:19

2M ago19:19

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The suffering of Job simply does not add up for his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar. Despite what they know of Job from their own experience, their brains simply cannot compute that he might be innocent. Even when Job points out the very obvious fact that God allows many evil people to thrive, his friends maintain their unswervable positi…

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What Is The Best Rap Project From Each London Borough? (Part 2) (ft. Naz & Seth Pereira) 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

What is the best rap project from each of London's 32 boroughs? We find out with the help of writers Naz and Seth Pereira. Join us as we explore the history of rap, grime and drill in the UK's capital city and who comes out on top. Music: Skepta ft JME - That's Not Me (Instrumental)Follow Naz:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nazfromnewhamInstagram: htt…

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111: The King of Terrors (Job 16-20) 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Job is utterly bewildered. His friends are convinced that he has done something dreadful to warrant so much suffering. He knows that he hasn't, and simply wants a hearing with God. This opens a can of worms. Is Job, a mere human, claiming that God has made a mistake? Listeners feel especially smug knowing that all parties are wrong. Job hasn't sinn…

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What Is The Best Rap Project From Each London Borough? (Part 1) (ft. Naz & Seth Pereira) 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

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What is the best rap project from each of London's 32 boroughs? We find out with the help of writers Naz and Seth Pereira. Join us as we explore the history of rap, grime and drill in the UK's capital city and who comes out on top.Music: Skepta ft JME - That's Not Me (Instrumental)Follow Naz:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nazfromnewhamInstagram: http…

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110: Shut up and Die (Job 11-15) 20:31

3M ago20:31

20:31

A man sits in rags while his woulds fester. Three of his friends sit with him, explaining to him why he is suffering. It is crystal clear to them: his suffering is a punishment from God, and because the suffering is severe, so must be the sin that he is being punished for. What none of tyhem know is that Job is the subject of a game that is being p…

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109: Skin that Crawls with Worms (Job 6-10) 20:24

3M ago20:24

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Job is a good man. He enjoys a prosperous life. He worships God. The Devil is confident that Job's faith is paper thin and that a bit of adversity will soon have him rejecting God. God takes the opposite position and so the experiment slash wager begins. With his skin itching and sore, all his material wealth gone and his children dead, Job must no…

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108: The Game. (Job 1-5) 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

In one of the most extraordinary gambits in the Bible, and possibly in the whole of literature, God and the Devil have a wager over the virtue of one man, a farmer named Job. Now synonymous with suffering, Job endures both terrible harships and the judgemental pontification of some of his closest friends. This is where the history section of the Bi…

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Jordy Interview: "Artists Need To Be Deluded!" 2:10:08

3M ago2:10:08

2:10:08

We're joined by Jordy, an Essex-based MC who is one of the best and most consistent in the UK game right now, with songs and projects full of tight penmanship, addictive punchlines and absorbing storytelling. He's a man of many talents, hosting the Filthy Fellas podcast with a few other famous faces in UK music and culture and he's collaborated wit…

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107: A Day of Rage (Esther 6-10) 19:05

3M ago19:05

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This has to be the Bible's greatest moment of schadenfreude. A man intent on genocide realises that the person who he believes is one of his closest allies is actually part of the ethnic group who he wants to cleanse. Furious back-pedalling ensues, vengeance is dealt and what might have been the darkest day in Jewish history is averted thanks to th…

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106: The Impaler (Esther 2-6) 19:21

4M ago19:21

19:21

From the pampered luxury of Persia's royal harem to a life or death encounter with the world's most powerful man. It's incredible that Shakespeare didn't write a play about Esther, the characters are so vivid. Then again, he didn't need to as the story is already told so well. Esther, the beautiful queen, ensconced in the harem. Mordecai, who direc…

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105: The Queen Who Said No (Esther 1-2) 18:18

4M ago18:18

18:18

You're king of one of the largest empires ever amassed. You're hosting a banquet for the governors of all your territories. And you want your queen to make an appearance. She feels that she is only being paraded in front of the men as a trophy, and refuses. The stage is set for one of the Bible's most remarkable stories, a literal rags to riches fa…

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Mega Interview: "The Streets Show Me More Love Than The Music Industry!" 1:21:35

4M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

We're joined by a returning guest, Mega! He is one half of the rap duo S.A.S which broke down barriers between the US and UK rap scenes throughout the 2000s, working with and earning the respect of the likes of the Diplomats, Kanye West and many more. We chop it up with him about his new album 'Balance and Chaos,' his views on the industry, near-de…

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104: Ritual and Rage (Nehemiah 9-13) 25:32

4M ago25:32

25:32

The Jews may be back in Jerusalem but things are far from rosy. Nehemiah wades in like a teacher in an unruly classroom, desperate to create order and restore a level of godliness as Judah is resettled. His concern is that this is the Jews' last chance to get things right with God, and so they should avoid any of the behaviours that led to them bei…

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103: The Sharks (Nehemiah 5-9) 19:57

4M ago19:57

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Jerusalem's wall may be rebuilt but Nehemiah's problems are far from over. There are people in his midst who are happy to betray him. There are also people within Israel who are denying their fellow citizens human rights, and who seem happy to exploit tose less well off than them. It's time to go back to basics. To reboot the nation spiritually as …

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Drake vs Kendrick Lamar: Who Won? (ft. Abiade) 1:32:35

4M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

It's the beef heard around the world between two of the biggest artists in the game right now. We've been mesmerised by Drake and Kendrick Lamar's epic beef. There have been crazy allegations, incredible bars and songs of the summer. But now the dust has settled, what do we think about what has taken place? How do we make sense of it?We get into th…

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102: The Dung Gate and the Jackal's Well (Nehemiah 1-4) 20:07

4M ago20:07

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A refined member of the Persian royal court plans a remarkable restoration project in his Jerusalem homeland. Without a building qualification to his name, Nehemiah becomes cheerleader for one of the greatest construction projects in the Bible, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's curtain wall. But before he can execute a project as near impossible as thi…

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101: The Man who Tore out his Beard (Ezra 4-10) 25:12

5M ago25:12

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The embattled returnees discover that rebuilding their temple is fraught with opposition. Like modern day battles about planning permission and with much resistance from hostile locals who moved into the region while the Jews were in exile in Persia, a letter is sent to Persia's king. Jerusalem is in his jurisdiction and so Artaxerxes has the final…

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Oscar #Worldpeace Interview: "Artists Should Be Themselves!" 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

We chop it up with one of our favourite UK rappers around. Oscar #Worldpeace is an MC, producer and composer taking sounds like rap, grime and R&B to create leftfield bangers. He is a decade in the game, has toured everywhere from Paris to Tokyo and he's a member of one of the waviest collectives around, MINIKINGZ.We talk to him about his journey, …

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100: Weeping and Whooping (Ezra 1-4) 20:07

5M ago20:07

20:07

Episode 100! I need to say that again. Episode 100! Almost two years into the journey and we're still only 15 books into the 66 book epic that is the Bible. Still, why rush. You see a lot more from a slower bus. You join us at the start of the Book of Ezra, an exiled Jew who has returned to Jerusalem to rebuild its temple, a project that is not wit…

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Is it a mistake to sell Gabriel Jesus? - Has Havertz changed transfer plans FT Jessica Black 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Is it a mistake to sell Gabriel Jesus? - Has Havertz changed transfer plans FT @SheKnowsArsenal Joined by Jessica Black of She knows Arsenal , together we speak about the latest transfer news, performance thoughts & every other related Arsenal topic.Topics include should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus & Thomas Partey , new Gabriel & Jorginho deals , Pr…

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99: The Few (2 Chronicles 33-36) 19:29

5M ago19:29

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Told differently to a different audience, the utter collapse of Judah's monarchy, its principal city and its temple still hits home. Its kings deposed or captured, the survivors are dragged to Babylon where they languish in exile for the next seven decades. A ragged bunch of survivors eventually makes it home to the wasteland that was once Jerusale…

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98: The Pious and the Proud (2 Chronicles 31-33) 21:13

5M ago21:13

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The propaganda machine continues apace. In this episode, one of Judah's most virtuous kings, Hezekiah, reinstates the religious calendar and celebrates Passover. Then his son Manasseh, the nation's most wretched and evil ruler is given a moral makeover after and leaves the Bible both reformed and forgiven. The end destination of absolute destructio…

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97: Rampage (2 Chronicles 25-31) 22:18

6M ago22:18

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If nothing else, the account of the Kings of Judah who rule after David and Solomon shows a fascinating range of personalities, from psychopath to narcissist to saint, and pretty much everything in between. Given that rule one in Judah's monarchy, and in daily life for every Jew is to put God first, an amazing number of the nation's kings fail to d…

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96: Jezebel's Daughter (2 Chronicles 14-24) 21:49

6M ago21:49

21:49

To see the Books of Chronicles as a rehash of the Books of Samuel and Kings is to do them a disservice. It's actually the same events seen through a different lens, and these events are some of the most thrilling in the Bible - epic battles, assassinations, heroic act of rescue and grisly deaths from disease. But there are also unique events which …

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A Conversation With Marvyn Harrison 1:56:40

6M ago1:56:40

1:56:40

This week, we're joined by Marvyn Harrison, a businessman, author, broadcaster, podcaster and founder of the community platform Dope Black, which aims to improve the outcomes of Black people globally through education and therapy. He is also an avid music fan and has immersed himself in the culture for a number of years, working with the likes of G…

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95: The Glorious and the Golden (2 Chronicles 1-13) 22:53

6M ago22:53

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After eulogising about King David for an entire book, the Chronicler now turns his attention to David's son, Solomon and Solomon's son, Rehoboam. The elephant in the room that is the almost complete collapse of Israel that happens on Rehoboam's watch is fabulously airbrushed out. Including it doesn't help the agenda of this book which is to make th…

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94: Spin (1 Chronicles 17-29) 25:38

6M ago25:38

25:38

I'll be honest, the Books of Chronicles are no one's go-to place for encouragement and spiritual succour. Mostly a repetition of the Books of Samuel and Kings, there is little new material and a lot of pro monarchist propaganda. However, there are unique passages and in this one, David lays out his vision for Jerusalem's first temple and encourages…

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93: The Golden King (1 Chronicles 1-16) 20:57

7M ago20:57

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Not many books have the audacity to stop in the middle of the action, go back and retell exactly the same thing, but the Bible is no ordinary book. Spun for a new generation of Jews who are struggling to rebuild their nation after returning from exile, the writer of Chronicles cherry picks history. His people need building up, not reminding of what…

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92: The Broken and the Blind (2 Kings 23-25) 23:29

7M ago23:29

23:29

Judah has one last roll of the dice. After the appalling, godless reign of Manasseh, Josiah is a complete saint. But are his virtue and his religious reforms enough to turn the ship around and avoid annihilatioon by Babylon? Will Judah survive agains almost impossible odds? It's time for Josiah's sons to take the wheel and lead their nation into ei…

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91: The Death Angel (2 Kings 19-23) 23:01

7M ago23:01

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Terrified that Jerusalem will fall, one of Judah's holiest kings, Hezekiah seeks the help of the holiest man he knows, the prophet Isaiah. The result is one of the biggest acts of carnage in the Bible. However, Hezekiah's son Manasseh is an absolute horror show, a man who thinks nothing of sacrificing his own children, and it is left to Israel's fi…

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90: I Know Where You Are (2 Kings 17-19) 22:37

7M ago22:37

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After centuries of autonomy and nineteen almost exclusively godless kings, God calls time on the northern kingdom of Israel. Meanwhile, an Assyrian force threatens the southern and much smaller kingdom of Judah. Is God about to call time on his chosen people and write the whole project off as an experiment that went badly wrong? Or is there still s…

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TikTok & Universal Music Group Are Beefing! 24:06

7M ago24:06

24:06

In the early months of 2024, TikTok and the world's biggest music conglomerate, Universal Music Group (UMG), have been at odds after UMG pulled the plug on their global licensing deal with the social media platform. This means that all music by all UMG artists have been removed from TikTok. A simmering beef has followed, with TikTok officially stat…

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89: The Leper King (2 Kings 14-16) 23:05

8M ago23:05

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Rogue monarchs, assassins, war and intrigue. The Bible continues to toggle between the nation of Judah to the south and Israel to the north as the spiritual needle moves further away from God and edges ever closer to outright paganism. With the Jerusalem temple now seen by Judah's kings as an exercise in architecture and interior design, the outloo…

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May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story Documentary Review 27:26

8M ago27:26

27:26

Little Brother, the trio of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh and 9th Wonder, is one of the most celebrated underground rap groups of all time. Their story has been captured in a new documentary produced. by the group, which tells how they got together, their music, their battles with the music industry and the tension between the three members. We had some …

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88: The Hidden Child (2 Kings 11-13) 20:51

8M ago20:51

20:51

They don't call it the greatest story ever told for no reason. This is without doubt one of my favourite episodes in the entire Bible. At incredible personal risk, a teenage girl saves the royal bloodline by hiding her tiny nephew away, Ann Frank-style, under the radar of her psychopathic and homicidal queen. In doing so, she allows the continuatio…

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87: A Pile of Human Heads (2 Kings 8-10) 22:14

8M ago22:14

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As grisly an episode as it sounds. Blood and gore abound as the Second Book of Kings goes full throttle on schadenfreude. It's not a good time to be a king or queen of Israel or Judah, or evena friend of=r relative, particularly not a pagan one. A violent end is coming and the Bible doesn't hold back. A warrior is coming. Chapters covered: 2 Kings …

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Complex UK's '50 Best British Rappers Of All Time' List Review (ft. Naz) 1:11:30

8M ago1:11:30

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In late 2023, Complex UK published it's list ranking the 50 Best British Rappers Of All Time and it's fair to say it caught a lot of controversy. We chopped up the list with special guest: writer and cultural commentator, Naz, who contributed to the list along with Yemi.The list (50-11): https://www.complex.com/music/a/joseph-jp-patterson/best-brit…

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86: The Woman who Ate her Son (2 Kings 6-8) 20:55

8M ago20:55

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It's hard to imagine how awful life in a besieged city was in the ancient Near East. As the title of this episode suggests, with no food, people resorted to desperate and degrading measures just to stay alive. It os during such a siege that four men with an incurable skin disease find themselves at the centre of one of the most incredible yirnaroun…

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85: The Grateful and the Greedy (2 Kings 4-6) 22:59

8M ago22:59

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Elisha continues to pull off some of the Bible's most extraordinary miracles - one of these is the kind of showstopper that only Jesus might attempt. From lowly holy men to foreign dignitaries, the miraculous makeovers show no favouritism. However, Elisha's servant is less of a saint than his master. His head is turned and his fall is mighty. Chapt…

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