Best Mari and Fran Podcasts (2024)

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KM Classic: The Sun Devil's in the Details, the Bodies are in the Trunk 23:54

1h ago23:54

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This Kinda Murdery Classic episode originally aired on July 16th, 2023... In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood... Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery... CALL 888-MURDERY, that's 888-687-3379 …

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Learning Together: Randy and Jocelyne 33:05

2h ago33:05

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Today's love story comes from Randy & Jocelyne Robinson of Vancouver, BC. This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart and kept their bond as close as ever. Randy, who graduated in law and Jocelyn with her PhD in education and sciences, these two are an unstoppable pair. Now, six years after grad, they join us to share what they have…

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Lilah Clevey's Story 4:00

25m ago4:00

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After getting into a car crash, Lilah was comforted by someone unexpected.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 273 National Eucharistic Congress & The Making of 'Jesus Thirsts' 54:00

1d ago54:00

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As the 4 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes are advancing toward Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, we talk with Dr. Edward Sri about this unique moment and what impact he hopes these events will have on the hearts of Catholics--especially when it comes to understanding the true 'sacrifice of the Mass.' As the movie "Jesus Thir…

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KM Classic: Lady of the Dunes - Guy Rockwell Muldavin and the Murder of Ruth Marie Terry 20:07

1d ago20:07

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This Kinda Murdery Classic episode was originally published on November 6th, 2022 Just this week, after nearly 50 years of mystery, The "Lady of the Dunes," was finally identified as Ruth Marie Terry. Kinda Murdery explores the tragic arc of Ruth's life and the sordid, morally bankrupt career of her probable murderer - who once lived, and may have …

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Recipe for Love: Mark 46:51

3d ago46:51

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Today's love story comes from Mark Brand from Vancouver, BC. What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned into a foundation that impacted millions and continues to grow. Mark is an example that if you want something and have ideas to get there, you can. He took the problem of food insecure individuals in Canada, used his love of cooking, an…

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Andy Davis' Story 4:19

4d ago4:19

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A favorite from the archives: Andy honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the ultimate gift during a time of intense grief.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 272 Liz Lev on Pulling Rupnik's Art & Father Kirby Talks Fragility of Freedom for the 4th! 54:00

11d ago54:00

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Art critic and historian Liz Lev discusses what makes art sacred in light of the ongoing Rupnik scandal with the recent call from Cardinal Sean O'Malley to remove the mosaics of the priest accused of sexually abusing women. Father Jeffrey Kirby joins to mark the 4th of July sharing his thoughts on what he calls the 'fragility of freedom.' Father Ro…

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KM Classic: Dr. Devil's Breath - Zevon Joins The British Murders Podcast with Stuart Blues 35:30

13d ago35:30

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Happy Fourth of July everyone! In a humorous wink at American Independence Kinda Murdery is airing a classic episode where Zevon joins British Murders with Stuart Blues to tell the story of "Dr. Death," the notorious killer wife-killer, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen... Find British Murders here: https://www.britishmurders.com/team/stuart-blues/ This Ki…

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Molly Baker's Story 3:29

11d ago3:29

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After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support. If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect more listeners with the stories we share on this podcast.By Hidden Brain Media

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Finding Peace in Canada: Arta 39:05

18d ago39:05

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Today's story belongs to Arta Rexhepi from Kosovo (and from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia). With grief and loss, comes hope and new beginnings. Meet Arta, a Kosovo-born woman who had to flee her country during the war and start anew with her family in Canada. She moved 25 years ago, went to college to graduate in journalism and now, Arta has a family and …

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Ep. 271 How 22 Familes Adopted 77 Foster Kids & Walking With Moms in Need 54:00

16d ago54:00

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Marking the 2nd anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Kat Talalas of the USCCB joins to discuss the success of Walking with Moms in Need and why this ministry is so vital in a post-Roe world. We also talk with writer Rebekah Weigel about her new film, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, reminding us all we are all called to care for orphan and wi…

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KM Classic: The Twilight Zone Killer: Claus Von Bülow 22:07

16d ago22:07

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This KM classic originally aired on March 9, 2023: In his best-selling book “Reversal of Fortune” (1986), Alan Dershowitz recounted his role in aiding Claus von Bülow.. He began the book with a quote from a prosecutor involved: “This case has everything. It has money, sex, drugs; it has Newport, New York and Europe; it has nobility; it has maids, b…

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Exploring Love: Steph and Katie 39:43

22d ago39:43

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Today's love story comes from Steph & Katie Burlton from Vancouver, BC. What started as an innocent meeting at dance class, turned into something magical. Steph and Katie fell head-over-heels for each other and decided that they would travel the world together all while documenting their adventures. With Steph's tech and videography skills paired w…

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Angela Zhao's Story 3:33

18d ago3:33

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Shortly before it was her turn to perform in a piano competition, Angela's nerves were getting the best of her. Then a competitor did something that changed her day — and her life. If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect more listeners with the storie…

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Ep. 270 Dr. Edward Sri on Eucharistic Congress & Jewish Students Take UCLA to Court! 54:00

25d ago54:00

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A month away from the National Eucharistic Congress, Dr. Edward Sri joins to discuss the ongoing pilgrimage and what this moment offers us all in light of his new book, What Do You Seek. Becket attorney Laura Wolk Slavis joins with a glimpse into a case revolving around campus encampments and 3 Jewish UCLA students that are finally getting their da…

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KM Classic: A Bloody Band of Bandit Brothers - The Murdering Johnstons 30:53

23d ago30:53

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This Kinda Murdery Classic Episode originally aired on January 22, 2023! In the 1970's The Johnstons were Pennsylvania's own modern day James-Younger Gang, until a motel rape and murderous paranoia brought them down. Find out how, only on Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/supp…

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Lessons from Dad: Greg and Hali 30:40

26d ago30:40

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Today's story comes from Greg Scott & Hali ScottSmith from Hornby Island, BC. Finding common ground with your child can be tough (especially during those pre-teen years), but Greg Scott made it his mission to not only form genuine bonds with both his children - but share it with the rest of the world. From taking his son to bike across Canada toget…

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Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46 23:54

24d ago23:54

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Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46 In this episode, Anne Marie Davidson visits Sue and Fran for a discussion on the challenge aging adults face regarding their needs and preferences for retirement living. There are many housing options from which to choose. In this conversation, Anne Marie considers care options, lifest…

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Karen Muller's Story 3:56

25d ago3:56

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Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 269 Tim Moriarty Talks Jesus Thirsts & A New Maternity Home in Miami! 54:00

29d ago54:00

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With the success of Hermanos de la Calle, a non-profit working indefatigably to help rescue the homeless from the streets of Miami, Narciso Muñoz tells us about his new project: working to help pregnant mothers in need with Hearts for Life, a maternity home opening soon in the Sunshine state. And the with the smashing box-office success of Jesus Th…

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Making Amends: Melanie 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario. High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a bully. Melanie shares how she, years later, reached out to her high school bully for questions and received not only answers - but a new friend. She uncovers how meeting her bully years after high school impacted her, how she mov…

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KM Classic: Greencastle Guillotine - Pearl Bryan's Mysteriously Missing Head 43:10

1M ago43:10

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This classic Kinda Murdery episode originally aired on April 13, 2023. On February 1st, 1893, an African-American teen named John Howling, walking to work in the morning, spotted a young girl, lying in the grass on the side of the road to Fort Thomas Kentucky. At first, John thought she might be sleeping, or worse, taken by the late-winter cold and…

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Shalom Auslander's Story 4:19

1M ago4:19

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Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 268 Mary Margaret Olohan Deconstructs Gender Ideology and Fran Maier on the Body of Christ 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during 'Pride Month,' Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult." Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who have detransitioned, the book offers a rare glimpse into euphemism known…

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Gentleman, Cad, Card Shark: The Mysterious Death of Joe Bowne Elwell 27:47

1M ago27:47

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Pushing the door open, Marie's eyes were met with a scene she would never forget. There, slumped in his chair, was Joseph Bowne Elwell. His usually composed demeanor was replaced by a haunting stillness. A single bullet wound, precise and deadly, marred the center of his forehead. Blood had pooled around the wound, seeping into the intricate patter…

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Seventy Happy Years: Fran and Matt 34:19

1M ago34:19

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Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario. Although every marriage is special, some are just made of tougher stuff. Fran and Matt, for example, are celebrating a big anniversary this year: seventy years. It was 1954 the year Fran and Matt, two young lovers from humble farming backgrounds, decided to tie the knot. Over …

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Rasha Kowalewski's Story 3:40

1M ago3:40

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Rasha remembers the hospice nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness.By Hidden Brain Media

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KM Classic: True Stories of Paranormal Legal Testimony - The Greenbriar Ghost 33:34

1M ago33:34

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This "Kinda Murdery Classic" episode originally aired on January 23, 2023: In 1897 Zona Shue died suddenly of apparent natural causes; the victim of what the kindly town doctor called, "everlasting faint." However, Zona's ghost would appear to her bereaved mother and insist she had been murdered, and the ghost's testimony would prove crucial in cou…

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Ep. 267 Holly Ordway Talks Lord of the Rings & Emily Malloy on Embracing the Seasons 54:00

2M ago54:00

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With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a recent book by Theology of Home called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring …

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Rising Up: Belinda and Carol 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Today's story comes from Belinda and Carol Bigold, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lots of families bond over baking, but very few take that fondness to the next level. If you ask Belinda and Carol, they'd say it was a no-brainer. Carol's fearless nature and impeccable baking talents paired splendidly with her daughter's business acumen and tenacity, resu…

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Mary Fran Lyons' Story 3:30

2M ago3:30

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Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about losing her hair. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.By Hidden Brain Media

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Harrison Butker's Graduation Speech & Faith in Cuba Amid Such Hardships 54:00

2M ago54:00

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With millions discussing Harrison Butker's graduation speech at Benedictine College over Mother's Day weekend, we talk with Ashley McGuire about her take and why "it shouldn't be controversial to say that taking care of children, your family, and your home matters more than what you do to earn a living..." As a Cuban priest's silent protest was shu…

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KM Classic: The Increasingly Dark Life of Verle Peter Dills 29:01

2M ago29:01

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This "Kinda Murdery Classic" originally aired on January 13, 2023... he early life of Verle Peter Dills (twin brother of Merle Dills) reads like the opening scenes of a movie about an American golden boy. He was born in 1947, the early years of the baby boom, he was an honor student, an athlete and a student council member. But, somewhere along the…

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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Pierina and Amanda 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Today's story comes from Amanda and Pierina Procino Di Zazzo, from Montreal, Quebec. The pandemic was a strange and challenging time for everyone, but amidst the darkness there were opportunities for joy. Many rekindled relationships with friends and family, or immersed themselves in the hobbies and pass times working life separated them from years…

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Vanessa Foster's Story 4:38

2M ago4:38

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A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 265 Chloe Cole on the Fake Science of Gender-Affirming Care & Praying for Nigerian Christians 54:00

2M ago54:00

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With news this week showing how science was doctored to push gender affirming care to vulnerable youth, detransitioner Chloe Cole shares her testimony exposing the many lies she was told all in the name of medicine. We also discuss Christian persecution in Nigeria with Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach and why the country has 'become a killing fi…

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A Cry From the Grave - Part 2 - The Conclusion 24:13

2M ago24:13

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The conclusion of "A Cry from the Grave." Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was th…

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Stepping Into Friendship: Mary Jane and Natasha 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Today's story comes from Mary Jane Copps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Natasha Marchewka of Santa Clarita, California. This story started decades ago, when a then 23-year-old MJ got together with 12-year-old Natasha's divorced father. Almost immediately, MJ grew deeply attached to Natasha and her younger sister, and embraced her new title of step-mo…

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Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves 24:09

2M ago24:09

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Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves #45 In this episode, Fran and Sue talk about why it's crucial to stand up for yourself, especially for caregivers who face a lot of responsibility. Caregivers often overlook their own needs, whether it's about time, energy, or medical expenses. Sue shares a dramatic story about an accident involving her a…

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Patricia Nieshoff's Story 3:53

2M ago3:53

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In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 264 DC's Eucharistic Procession & Biden's Latest Title IX Moves 54:00

2M ago54:00

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With President Biden's latest moves to push gender ideology further into campuses across the nation, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss how fraught this move is and how dangerous it is for students--especially females. As we near closer to the National Eucharistic Congress, Father Charles Trullols shares his excitem…

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A Cry From the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker Mystery 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleut…

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Mom Jokes: Farideh Olsen 48:29

2M ago48:29

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Today's story comes from Farideh Olson, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the journey comes when figuring out your "new normal." After all, having a baby radically changes your day-to-day lifestyle, especially for mothers. For the free-spirited, hard-rocking Farideh, motherhood meant having to step away fro…

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Joy Diaz's Story 3:59

2M ago3:59

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Growing up, Joy and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then they received some life-changing help themselves.By Hidden Brain Media

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Ep. 263 Florida Pro-Life Bill & Walking to Mary This May 54:00

3M ago54:00

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With Florida's 6-week pro-life bill now in effect within the sunshine state, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleague Ashley McGuire about what this means for mothers and doctors and why the Florida abortion amendment is radical and extreme ahead of the November elections. As Cardinal Fernández teased a new document on discerning apparitions, w…

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The Disappearing Parrot - PART 2 21:16

2M ago21:16

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Find out who killied circus-owner John Brunen, in the thrilling finale of "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!" Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-mu…

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100 Cats: Kate Leth 37:45

3M ago37:45

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Today's story belongs to Kate Leth, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's not uncommon to start off the new year with a resolution. For a lot of us, that usually takes the form of sacrifice or change, like drinking less coffee or going to the gym. For one Canadian cartoonist and writer, however, that didn't fit right. Kate Leth started the year looking for…

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Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving 25:00

3M ago25:00

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Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving In this conversation, Fran and Sue highlight how important it is for caregivers to set boundaries. Caregivers have many responsibilities, which can take up a lot of their time, money, and emotional energy. To stay strong and healthy, it's crucial for caregivers to establish clear limits. They'll di…