Best Don Derry Podcasts (2024)

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Why the Walls? 34:21

6d ago34:21

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It appears we can't help ourselves from creating division and building walls. Some do this to protect themselves, others do it to maintain power over others, and some may do it purely out of animosity. Whatever the reason, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection were meant to tear down walls and grant all access to the Father. So, Church, why the wa…

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There is a Power 43:51

13d ago43:51

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Where do we turn when darkness draws near, when our fleshly desires rage within, and when the enemy entices? There is a power. There is a power that reigns far above any other power, ruler, or authority. There is a power that can resurrect the dead. There is a power!By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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This is Our Story 33:22

20d ago33:22

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Chances are there are parts of your story that you love and, if you're honest, parts of your story you'd rather not bring out. There are parts of our story we broadcast through a team jersey, the car we drive, the ink on our skin, or the grey in our hair. Other parts of our story get tucked away in a journal, in a prayer, as a secret, or lost in me…

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Who Am I? 36:44

27d ago36:44

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Introductions tell you a lot about a person. Introductions are an opportunity for you to give others insight into who you are. So, who are you? What makes you you? Whether using a social media bio, a meet and greet, or an autobiography, how do you identify yourself?By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Come Out of Hiding 36:54

1M ago36:54

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Jesus, the master teacher, instructs us that when we pray, we’re to ask forgiveness for our sins. Confession is one of the keys to having a vibrant prayer life. Unfortunately, in a battle with our flesh and the condemnation of the enemy, we often fail to confess. Can you imagine the life and power available to us if we operated from a place of bein…

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Hi. Hello. 38:18

1M ago38:18

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We can all fall into the trap of approaching God through prayer and treating Him like a magic genie or a vending machine. On one side, it's about those three lucky wishes and making them count. On the other, it's about giving God the correct payment (good works, good words, lots of words, etc.) and getting from Him what you want. But what if prayer…

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What Has Happened To Me? 39:42

2M ago39:42

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It's common to ask others for help. It may have happened in your life this week when your car broke down, when you needed a pen at school, or as you were running behind on a project at work. It's also very normal to ask God for help. We seek His direction, His healing, and His gifts. It's not wrong to ask—in fact He tells us to do so. However, we'v…

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Standing in the Gap 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Throughout the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, we see God’s heart to work with His people to carry out His purposes. What if our greatest contribution to the Kingdom of God is our prayers? What if God’s desire is for us to stand in the gap for others with intercessory prayers?By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Motivation of the Heart 36:00

2M ago36:00

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Prayer is essential to the Christian faith. Some may even say that prayer is life—that prayer is more than just something we do—it’s a lifestyle to embody. The Apostle Paul encourages followers of Jesus to pray without ceasing. Why, then, do most of us seriously struggle to have a vibrant prayer life? Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Let’s …

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Overcoming Anxiety 37:22

2M ago37:22

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Anxiety is a reality of life. These are uncertain times. Every season of life presents its own version of anxiety. Anxiety brings heaviness; everything seems out of control. There’s a feeling of uncertainty. Yet, Jesus presents a clear path amidst that heaviness.By Pastor Dave Engbrecht

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Taste and See 30:32

3M ago30:32

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The psalms use beautiful word images to paint pictures of what a relationship with the Lord can be. In other places in the Bible, authors have taken the language of the psalmist and reiterated the idea of tasting the goodness of God. What an invitation! To experience, tangibly, through the senses, the goodness of God. Have you tasted and seen?…

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Royal Posture 34:29

3M ago34:29

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They show up in fairy tales, on magazine covers, and on the big screen. We talk about them from time to time not always knowing how they connect to us or bring meaning to our lives. “They” are Kings & Queens. They are royalty—romanticized figures who seem out of touch and out of place in everyday life. But thankfully, the Psalms don’t overly romant…

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Psalms of Lament 36:37

3M ago36:37

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It may be surprising to know that psalms of lament are the most common subcategory of passages in the book of Psalms. Laments give voice to the intensity of pain, confusion, doubts, and sorrow that are part of the human experience. It’s not a question of if we’ll experience pain in this life, but rather where do we turn to in our pain? How do we pr…

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The Justice Paradox 32:42

3M ago32:42

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” The psalms give us an honest look at David’s inconsistency. He wants God to enact justice but wants himself to be exempt from the justice he is due. This is the justice paradox: we want God to be fair, but also personally receive unfair treatment. How do we make sense of thi…

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PRAISE! 35:54

4M ago35:54

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The psalmist David writes, “My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.” When we look at the work of God’s hands, and when we reflect on His great salvific work in our lives, how can we do anything but praise His holy name for ever and ever? The people of God are people of praise!By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Sound Observations 35:16

4M ago35:16

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Psalms, the ancient prayer book in the Bible, showcases the interactions of people with God. In these poems, the beauty of creation is highlighted, the dynamics of relationships are exposed, and the characteristics of God are on display. Psalm 19 highlights the Word of God and invites the reader to respond. Will we welcome wisdom or choose somethin…

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Grad Sunday 35:21

4M ago35:21

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The psalmist in Psalm 73 finds himself fixated on the prosperity of the wicked in the world instead of on God. We can find ourselves in this same position, with questions and comparisons in our minds. As we challenge our grads to keep their eyes on God, let’s take a moment to reflect on where our eyes are focused in this season.…

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Care for the Kids 33:13

4M ago33:13

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Jesus rebukes and reminds His disciples that the Kingdom of heaven belongs to those like children. Kids are small windows into a very big reality. The innocence, the blind faith, and the curious wonder of a child are signposts to experiencing God. Protect kids at all cost. How might God be calling our collective body to care for kids?…

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Andy Hamilton is a Football God: "Commentators are brilliant, they’re pure Harry Enfield” 55:16

5M ago55:16

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This week’s Football God is British comedian, game-show panellist, comedy screenwriter, television director, radio dramatist, and novelist Andy Hamilton. Best known for writing the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Old Harry's Game (in which he plays an amusing version of Satan himself), and the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered, about a middle-class family with …

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Be Still 33:42

5M ago33:42

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Today, we welcome David Brickner to NMC. David is the CEO and executive director of Jews for Jesus, the leading Jewish mission and evangelistic organization in the world. He has dedicated his career to sharing the hope of the gospel with Jewish people worldwide.By David Brickner

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Kelly Sotherton is a Football God: "I’d like to watch with Prince William, he’s a Villa fan, what’s he saying about the ref?" 48:43

5M ago48:43

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This week’s Football God is three-time Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton. Kelly compares athletics tactics to football ones, praises Bergkamp and reveals the royal family member she’d watch the game with. Kelly is also host of the podcast Inside Track – the exclusive, access-all-areas platform for everything athletics. The Football Gods gives famou…

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What Are You Carrying? 36:42

5M ago36:42

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Jesus’ invitation is beautiful. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” What are you carrying?By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Episode 106 - Derry Rocks the Boat 44:39

5M ago44:39

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Episode 106 - Derry Rocks the Boat We are a world record breaking City ! And we did it with style - courtesy of Micky Doherty, diplomacy - courtesy of the Nobel Institute and a total lack of grace - courtesy of the Talking Derry Girls. The Mayor and her chosen charities were in attendance, bravo to Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation for …

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The Better Way 39:12

5M ago39:12

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To both the religious insiders and the moral outsiders, Jesus gives a goal—a better way to orient our lives. Some people pursue the correct church behaviors, while others are just living for what the weekend has to offer. But what if there’s a better way? What if we were created for more than the weekend? If we’re willing to learn it, Jesus has a l…

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Ep 105 - Original Derry Girl Louise Gallagher on creating Blue Lights 47:55

5M ago47:55

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WARNING DOES CONTAIN SOME MILD SPOILERS FOR EP 3 BLUE LIGHTS. The Derry Girls - Blue Lights connections are well and truly there if you dig deep. The TDGs are joined by Derry Girl Louise Gallagher who had the original idea for Blue Lights. She also has a feature film under her belt: ‘A Bump along the Way’ and an award winning short film ‘Rough’. As…

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Keys to Keeping the Faith 33:30

5M ago33:30

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Paul writes to young Timothy, encouraging and exhorting him to stay the course, keep sound doctrine, and steer the early church in Ephesus. This was a difficult task in a pagan city. The cultural pressures inside and outside the church were mounting. Paul gives Timothy three pictures (or three keys) to keep the faith.…

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Episode 104 - You say avocado, we say mushy peas. 44:27

5M ago44:27

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The Blue Lights obsession continues. WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EP 2 BLUE LIGHTS. Never record a podcast on an empty stomach! The Talking Derry Girls sausage roll fondness returns, what even is a capsicum and chilli jam? It's a long way from avocado on toast we were reared. Maybe the girls need to re-evaluate their breakfast menu options as they…

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What Are You Doing Here? 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Elijah experienced the epic mountain top victory on Mt. Carmel, defeating the prophets of Baal and revealing YAHWEH is the ultimate authority in heaven and on earth. However, immediately following this great victory, we see the great, faith-filled prophet plummet. Elijah hits an all-time low. Elijah’s story offers us perspective into how we should …

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Episode 103 - The Blue Lights are Flashing. 36:51

6M ago36:51

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Declan Lawn talks Series 2 of everyone's favourite cop show. Spoiler alert, you may want to watch Episode 1 of the new series before listening as the girls do discuss it . All other eps are safe as co writer/ co creator Declan has promised to return once the whole series has aired…there are so many questions yet to ask. Series 2 launches in Austral…

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More Than Meets the Eye 37:23

6M ago37:23

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It seems like nothing could be worse than nothingness. Seriously, what good could ever come out of being alone, being in the dark, being out of the loop, being the last one standing? How can something come out of nothing? In counterintuitive ways, God repeatedly teaches Elijah a valuable lesson—a lesson that gives him the perspective he needs to fa…

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Ep 102 - Education. Education. Education. 54:34

6M ago54:34

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The Talking Derry Girls are in a book! And not just any old book but an academic one about teaching history in America. Of course it’s not just us - Derry Girls and The Cranberries are in there too, in the same chapter. Pauline and Jeanie muse on this fact, and wonder if academic stalking is OK in the name of research. And if they could now, like L…

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Mark Wood is a Football God: "Chris Woakes is a lovely footballer but never tries because he's a fast bowler..." 51:25

6M ago51:25

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This week’s Football God is cricketer Mark Wood. He reveals who on his team is best at football, why Vinnie Jones is his boy and how he became a supporter of AFC Wimbledon. When he’s not bowling for England, Mark is also the co-host of cricket podcast Middle Please, Umpire and has an award-winning book The Wood Life: A Not So Helpful How-to Guide o…

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Ravens, a Starving Widow, and Untamed Prayer 34:37

6M ago34:37

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Elijah is one of the most well-known Old Testament figures in the Bible. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Elijah shows up as the representative of all the prophets who came before. As prominent as he is, the Scriptures give us only a few snapshots of the events of his life. But one thing is for sure: Elijah knew how to pray untamed prayers. Do you?…

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Episode 101: Record Breaking - Rock the Boat 53:29

6M ago53:29

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Are you sitting comfortably? Then we probably shouldn't invite you to Derry on Saturday 4th May where you can sit on a very steep street with, hopefully, several thousand others in a bid to win a Guinness World Record. The Talking Derry Girls will be there supporting the Mayor of Derry's official charities - The Ryan McBride Foundation and Foyle Ho…

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Thank You, Jesus 23:00

6M ago23:00

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If anyone has a reason to praise or to have a heart overwhelmed with gratitude, it is the follower of Jesus. Thank You, God, for loving us so much that You sent Your Son, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus, for dwelling among us, teaching us how to live, and ultimately for taking our sin and our shame to the cross. Thank You for the promise of Your Spirit and…

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Justin Moorhouse is a Football God: “The 85-86 Man United side was one of the most beautiful sides I’ve ever seen” 41:12

6M ago41:12

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Justin Moorhouse is a stand-up comedian and radio DJ from Manchester. He’s appeared in Looking for Eric and in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights as Young Kenny - who’s an avid Man City supporter - but in this episode he’s a Man United-loving Football God. Before working in TV and radio, Justin was a salesman for many years until he contacted a comedy club…

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Invited to the Movement 32:08

7M ago32:08

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It’s an (almost) impossible thing to imagine that the God of the universe is interested in people like us. And not only is He interested, but He extends an invitation to us to participate! What could we possibly offer that would please Him? The answer may surprise you, but it won’t disappoint you.By Pastor Peter Damaska

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Matt Murray is a Football God: ‘I’d have R9, Haaland and Bully upfront for Wolves’ 57:05

7M ago57:05

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Matt Murray is a former professional footballer, sports reporter and pundit. As a player he was a football goalkeeper who spent his entire career at Wolves, making 100 appearances for the club. The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ult…

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Trust and Obey. Who, Me? 39:30

7M ago39:30

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Common to each of us is the experience of comparison. And if you’ve ever disqualified yourself from something (either publicly or privately), your reasons likely stem from seeing yourself not as good as ______________. (You fill in the blank.) But we are invited to much more than the habit of personal/early disqualification. Today’s snapshot of Mos…

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Episode 100 - One hundred reasons why we love Lisa McGee and why it's still all her fault! 33:08

7M ago33:08

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The Talking Derry Girls are amazed to have reached their milestone episode and there's only one person to blame. Here to defend herself is Derry Girls creator and writer Lisa McGee. They talk about that multiple award winning finale episode and there are many, many questions and answers. Just how funny is Liam Neeson? Who put in the call to Chelsea…

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Out-n-In 40:28

7M ago40:28

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Life is full of highs, lows, and everything in between. Moses, one of the key figures of the Old Testament, gives us access to his story, both the highs and the lows. Do you see your story in his story? Stuck between different worlds, Moses is faced with a decision. To what or whom will he identify himself with and how will that affect every part o…

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Wednesday 49:50

7M ago49:50

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In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move from “in” to “all in,” then you’re ready to become a Romans 12 Christian. God is willing to go deeper and grow you into a real disciple. Are you ready? --- Chip Ingram is the teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, an int…

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Episode 99 - Ninety Nine Lead Balloons - From U.S. to Us 42:52

7M ago42:52

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One recording away from the big 100 and the TDGs are still in different timezones. Not sure what the lead balloons are in this week's episode…the definition of a lead balloon is -”something that you say or show to people that they do not like…something which fails miserably and is utterly unsuccessful” So it most definitely isn’t anything to do wit…

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Tuesday 38:07

7M ago38:07

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An in-depth look at Psalm 16 and how David’s own words mirror our Christian experience today. --- Garrett is the Prayer and Teaching Pastor at Asbury Church in Madison, AL. With a background in itinerant speaking and college campus ministry, Garrett is passionate about multi-generational spiritual awakening through prayer. Outside of ministry, his …

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Monday 48:23

7M ago48:23

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God desires for us to move towards holiness and closeness to Jesus. How do we feel empowered to continue chasing after Jesus, especially when it seems difficult or He feels far away? What sin may be slowing down our momentum? Hebrews 12 gives us practical steps to follow Jesus more closely every single day. --- Rodney was elected President of the M…

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Alex Lowe is a Football God “I go for the underdogs, I don’t want to see Man City stroll around” 55:56

7M ago55:56

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Alex Lowe explains his love for two teams, how he’s making half time more interesting and why he’ll always support an underdog. Alex Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist. He is the creator and performer of the character Barry from Watford on BBC Radio 2, as well as also being the creator and performer behind the character Clinton Bap…

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Sunday Morning 39:42

7M ago39:42

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By Pastor Joe Focht, Pastor Tim Veenstra, Pastor Peter Damaska

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Sunday Night 41:59

7M ago41:59

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Jesus has come, not only to set us free from the guilt of sin, but to save us from the shame of sin. Chris Bounds preaches on the debilitating problem of shame and how Christ has come to set us free from it. --- Chris is a Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary. Before teaching at Asbury, he taught for more than a decade in the School…

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Episode 98 - Talk about your Whereabouts.. 38:53

7M ago38:53

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Where are we? What are we doing? In this week's episode of podcasting for the bewildered, the Talking Derry Girls are jumping timezones and continents and may just be oversharing. Marie-Louise has a close encounter with Uncle Colm; poor man was only looking for the toilet. Pauline discovers there's more to Amsterdam than the infamous Red light dist…

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Bradley James is a Football God: "If Erling Haaland wants to play on the same team as Kevin De Bruyne, then one of them's going to have to take a pay cut" 55:56

7M ago55:56

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You might know Actor Bradley James from the TV series Damien where he plays the antichrist or the BBC’s Merlin but he is also an Arsenal fan and a massive England fan. In today’s Football Gods he talks salary caps, local players for local teams and the joy of tailgating. The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total powe…

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