It isn’t holy. It isn’t always half an hour...but it is an awesome slice of Christian entertainment with games, quizzes, songs and facts about the Bible. Contains mild irreverence. Hosted by Michael and Cieran.
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A podcast, hosted by Gregan, meeting amazing people where gaming has been a big part of their life. We will find out more about their journey, their challenges and about their life beyond the game.New episode released every Monday.
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Ep40 - Johnnyboi_i | 1v1 Showmatch origins, Casting RLCS and what work goes on behind the scenes
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Where did Johnnyboi originally come from on his streaming journey? What other games was Johnny high ranked in? In today's episode, we get to know Johnnyboi beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Johnny becoming a streamer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Johnny…
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Ep39 - Metsanauris | Why Seikoo was such a good teammate, Metsa's bounce backs and hard work over talent
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What was it like getting dropped after S5 RLCS and bouncing back? How did Endpoint find Seikoo for his first season? In today's episode, we get to know Metsa beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Metsa becoming an RLCS Pro. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Mets…
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Ep38 - Kronovi | RLCS S1 World Champ, The Early Rocket League Experience and Experiencing Dussledorf RLCS Worlds
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How was the first RLCS World Championship? What was Kronovi's early experience of dominating in Rocket league like? In today's episode, we get to know Kronovi beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Kronovi becoming an RLCS World Champion. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke abou…
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Ep37 - Britanni Johnson | Acting in Borderlands, G2 development and why esports needs to redefine business models
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What business models need to change in esports? Was RLCS Worlds the hypest esports event for Brit? In today's episode, we get to know Britanni beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Brit becoming a talent and business savant in esports. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about …
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Ep36 - Cieran Carlin | Being a full-time youtuber, getting the perfect score in bowling and nostalgic gaming
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What does it take to be a full time youtuber? How does it feel to get 299 in wii bowling by missing your final bowl? In today's episode, we get to know Cieran beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Cieran becoming a Youtuber. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Cie…
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Ep35 - Wavepunk | First day of RLCS Reminiscing, Moving to LA for esports and Wavepunk's love for music and mustangs
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What was the first day in the RLCS Studio like back in Season 1? What have been the benefits of moving to LA? In today's episode, we get to know Wavepunk beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Wavepunk becoming an RLCS commentator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some …
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Ep34 - Nicolo Portunato | Running a Gaming Bar, Smart Business Ventures in Gaming and the Untapped Casual Competitive Market
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What's the biggest challenge of a gaming bar in London? What is the perfect gaming bar? In today's episode, we get to know Nico beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Nico founding a gaming bar. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Nico's other jobs he's done and is…
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Ep33 - Michael "Odee" O'Dell | Creating Team Dignitas, Managing over 1,500 players and 24 years of esports experience
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Ever wondered what esports was like 20 years ago? What was running an org like before esports had big money? In today's episode, we get to know Odee beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Odee becoming an Esports Org owner and manager. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about s…
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Ep32 - Geo Collins | Commentating FPS Esports - Valorant, Overwatch and Siege. The challenges of freelance and the transition between titles.
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What is commentating at the highest level of esports like? What are the downsides of being a freelance esports talent? In today's episode, we get to know Geo beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Geo becoming an esports talent. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of …
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Ep31 - Robbie Knox | Happy Hour Podcast Shenanigans, Gaming in the 80s and Drunk Fifa Tournaments
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Has Robbie Knox played the oldest game on the pod so far? Stories from the Tour? In today's episode, we get to know Robbie Knox beyond the game. We spoke about life growing up and how it led to Robbie working in TV and content. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Robbie's other jobs he's done and i…
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Ep30 - JohnOnCam | Sidemen Cameraman's craziest stories, N64 retro collection and Becoming a Father and Home Owner Whilst Working Freelance
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What's it like working on all the different Sidemen content? How do you get into working in the YouTube space? In today's episode, we get to know John beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to John becoming Sidemen and Miniminter's cameraman and content producer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with h…
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Ep29 - DonJake | UK League Of Legends, Viral MSI interviews and pranking the whole esports scene
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How did RuddyCorp get millions of impressions on a tweet despite having a smaller following? What's Jakes big plans to innovate in the esports space? In today's episode, we get to know DonJake beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Jake becoming an org owner and creative. We spoke about some of the challenges assoc…
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Ep28 - Perrikaryal | Mind Control, Hands Free Gaming?!? JakeSucky shoutout going viral
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How can you use your mind as a controller? What is going viral like to a community driven streamer? In today's episode, we get to know Perrikaryal beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Perri becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her streams and spoke about some of Perri'…
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Ep27 - GeeNelly | Becoming a Content Creator from Editing for Miniminter, Tobjizzle and WillNE and Competing in MCC
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How did Gee begin her journey as an editor for Tobi? What's being a content creator for Samsung like? In today's episode, we get to know GeeNelly beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Gee becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Gee's other …
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Ep26 - Danny Lopez | Directing Dr Disrespect content, Innovating content in esports and The Power of Strong Relationships in Work
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What has over 6 years of senior creative director experience taught Danny? Why is it important to learn and develop your craft before diving into a high up role in esports? In today's episode, we get to know Danny Lopez beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Danny becoming an senior esports creative director. We sp…
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Ep25 - Emile Cole | RLCS Casting Journey, Quitting Job to go Full Time and Horror Stories of First Days Casting
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What was Cole's journey from writer to esports commentator? What was Cole's most awkward moment casting? In today's episode, we get to know Cole beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Cole becoming an RLCS caster. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Cole's other jo…
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Ep24 - Damascus | The Amazing Fighting Game Community, Has Esports Lost it's Soul? Commentating in Multiple Languages
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What can we learn from the fighting game communities? Has esports lost it's soul? In today's episode, we get to know Damascus beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Damscus becoming an FGC commentator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Damscus's other jobs he's d…
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Ep23 - SoMarcus | Navi Content Creator, Being labelled as "toxic" and his crazy Eminem collection
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How did Marcus become a NAVI creator? Is over 100 Eminem merch items too much? In today's episode, we get to know SoMarcus beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Marcus becoming a Valorant content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Marcus's other jobs he'…
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Ep22 - Jasmine "Veracity" Kanuga | CSGO esports hosting, journey from fan to host and dealing with para-social community relationships
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How to Jasmine go from being a CSGO fan to hosting a major? What's the biggest challenge associated with her roles? In today's episode, we get to know Jasmine beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Jasmine becoming an esports host. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some …
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Ep21 - Rannerz | FIFA esports' scene collapse, The highs and lows of competing and working on a secret project
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How much money do Fifa pros spend in game? What does winning a tournament feel like? In today's episode, we get to know Rannerz beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Rannerz becoming a fifa pro. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Rannerz other jobs he's done and …
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Ep20 - Dom Sacco | UK Esports, journalism in gaming and discussing volunteering.
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Should Volunteers at events be paid? How hard is freelance esports journalism to support a family? In today's episode, we get to know Dom Sacco beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Don becoming a journalist. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Dom's other jobs he…
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Ep19 - Charlie Roxburgh | How he met the Sidemen, telling crazy stories from filming Johnny Sins and Elle Brooke and leaving a creative fingerprint everywhere.
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How did Charlie go from working in a bar to Sidemen videography? What's the craziest thing Charlie has seen when filming? In today's episode, we get to know Charlie beyond the game. We spoke about life growing up and how it led to Charlie becoming a videographer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of…
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Ep18 - SeaPeeKay | Inspired by Technoblade to MCC success, How he goes to the world's biggest premieres and pro player aspirations before Minecraft.
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Whats it like competing in MCC? How did he start out his YouTube channel? In today's episode, we get to know SeaPeeKay beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to SeaPeeKay's success becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of his other jobs he's don…
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Ep17 - Harrie Silver | Interviewing David Beckham, Growing a Community as a Twitch Streaming and the Benefits of Joining Guild
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When did Harrie start out streaming? How does Harrie deal with challenging community members? In today's episode, we get to know Harrie Silver beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Harrie becoming a Twitch Streamer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Harrie's exp…
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Ep16 - Scott Smajor | Dangthatsalongname Reaching 1 Million Subscribers on YouTube, MC Championship's Creation Story and Dealing with Minecraft's Obsessive Fanbase.
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What's the hardest thing about selecting MCC teams? How does it feel to be cancelled? In today's episode, we get to know Scott beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Scott becoming a Youtuber and content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Scott's other op…
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Ep15 - Grant Rousseau | My old boss's opinion on me, lessons in UK esports and winning tournaments
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What was Grant's toughest time in esports? What was the best win so far? In today's episode, we get to know Grant Rousseau beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Grant becoming an esports manager. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Grant's other jobs he's done and…
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Ep14 - Barney Banks | From Dancing on X Factor to Hosting Esports events, TikTok Viral baby videos and freelance lifestyle as a parent
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How did Barney get millions of views over night? What's being a professional dancer and model like? In today's episode, we get to know Barney Banks beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Barney becoming an esports host and content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke abo…
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Ep13 - Alice Dearing | 1st Black Woman for Team GB's Olympic Swimming Team, Gaming Alongside Training, and Hiding Gender in Ranked
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What's competing in the olympics like? How much training does it take? In today's episode, we get to know Alice Dearing beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Alice becoming the first black woman to represent Team GB at a swimming event in the Olympics. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role…
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Ep12 - KillerPigeon | $40,000,000 Prize Pool in Dota, How Esports Saved His Life and Life as a Freelance Talent
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How did KillerPigeon win a game with his feet? What's the downside of a $40 million prize pool? In today's episode, we get to know KillerPigeon beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Darren becoming an esports talent. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Darren's ot…
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Ep11 - MegSoundsLikeEgg | Viral Mum on TikTok, Dealing with ranked toxicity and joining Fnatic
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How did Meg's Mum first get involved in content? What's the biggest challenges being a women in gaming? In today's episode, we get to know MegSoundsLikeEgg beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Meg becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Me…
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Ep10 - Joe Bernard | Pokemon TCG World's Commentator, $100,000 Pokemon Card Collection and Travelling the World for Pokemon
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How did Joe buy a house selling Pokémon cards? What is Joe's biggest achievement in the Pokemon TCG? In today's episode, we get to know Joe Bernard beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Joe becoming a Caster, Competitor, Collector and Content Creator for Pokemon TCG. We spoke about some of the challenges associate…
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Ep9 - Alex "Stumpy" Knight | Twitch Chat to RLCS Commentator, Starting Therapy and Zoo Keeping Future Plans
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In today's episode, we get to know Stumpy beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Stumpy becoming an esports commentator after being scouted from Twitch chat. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Stumpy's mental health learnings since struggling with his change in li…
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Ep8 - Josh Ellum | Streaming During Lockdown, Friendships vs Networking and 25 Wins in Fall Guys?!?
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In today's episode, we get to know Josh Ellum beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Josh becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Josh's other jobs he's done on his journey. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know what you thin…
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Ep7 - Frankie Ward | From BBC producer to Esports Host, Having a Baby and the Women in Gaming.
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In today's episode, we get to know Frankie Ward beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Frankie becoming an esports host following her time producing for mainstream media. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Frankie's other jobs she's done and is doing alongside her…
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Ep6 - Kieran Holmes-Darby | Creating an Esports Organisation, Working in Formula E and Brotherly Role Models
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In today's episode, we get to know Kieran Holmes-Darby beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to the creation of Excel Esports and now working in Formula E. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with creating the organisation and spoke about some of Kieran's other stories throughout the development of the e…
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Ep5 - Tom "Tombizz" Bissmire | Esports Caster, Dealing with Panic Attacks and The Journey to a Career on Camera
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In today's episode, we get to know Tombizz beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Tombizz becoming an esports caster. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Tom's other experiences alongside his career. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know what you th…
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Ep4 - Freya Nightingale | Among Us, Being a Top Variety Twitch Streamer and Journey Through Traditional Professions
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In today's episode, we get to know Freya beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Freya becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with their role and spoke about some of Freya's other jobs she's done and is doing alongside her career. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let us…
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Ep3 - James "Mistic" Orfila | Valorant Pro Player, the journey with Fnatic and challenges of underperformance
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In today's episode, we get to know Mistic beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Mistic becoming a Valorant Pro for Fnatic. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Mistic's other challenges with being a top player in an esport. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to…
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Ep2 - Stevie White | Co-host of Happy Hour Podcast, Going on Tour and Gaming Growing Up
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In today's episode, we get to know Stevie White beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and his current role as co-host on happy hour podcast and their upcoming tour around the UK. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Stevie's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Ho…
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Ep1 - Iain Chambers | Esports Hosting and the challenges associated with it
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In today's episode, we get to know Iain Chambers beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Iain becoming an esports host. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Iain's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let u…
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Well here we are, the Grand Finale of your regularly scheduled programming, we hope that you enjoy the bumper episode with new quizzes and old reminisces. As promised here are all the links: Support Ukraine: DEC - www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Oxfam - shorturl.at/vyCR7 Red Cross - shorturl.at/dkAX4 Cieran's Youtube: www.youtube.…
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S2 Ep.62: The (Almost) Final Episode - Revelation
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We made it folks! Here we are on our final episode of season 2 and our final bible fact on Revelation. Look out for our season finale special, coming next week! This week Michael brings us a bumper quiz and our final Top Three. And has Cieran finally, finally memorised every book of the Bible? Listen and find out.…
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S2 Ep61: Just Some Scrawling on the Back of Your Hand - Jude
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In which we look at the penultimate book of the Bible, Jude, but not before playing an idioms quiz, listening to a new unlikely worship song, and completing a top 3. hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk @holyhalfhour www.holyhalfhour.co.ukBy Michael and Cieran
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S2 Ep60: Multilingual Biblical Mixup - 1-3 John
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We're back, and Michael has a new mind bending multilingual quiz. Can you beat it? Goliath returns with another greatest hits compilation. We have our Top Three and this week's Bible fact is 1-3 John. Yes, all of it!By Michael and Cieran
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Sorry for the late upload this week! Michael had technical difficulties. We hope that you enjoy S2 Ep59, in which we have another 'famous-person-name' quiz, unlikely worship song, top 3 and a Bible fact on the book of 2 Peter. www.holyhalfhour.co.uk @holyhalfhour hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukBy Michael and Cieran
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We're back! Happy new year folks. We have our usual mix of quizzes, daft songs, and a bible fact. With a new twist on the top three! Gather round and harken to the New Year's Crow.By Michael and Cieran
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Merry Christmas to you all! We hope you enjoy this bumper Christmas edition of Holy Half Hour with extra quizzes, original music, gift exchanges and more! We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas however you are spending it this year! www.holyhalfhour.co.uk @holyhalfhour hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukBy Michael and Cieran
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S2 Ep57: In the Bleak Mid-Podcast - James
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It's nearly Christmas! How will Cieran do on Michael's quiz this week? How sad will Michael be after hearing Cieran's latest Christmas carol reboot? Let's find out.By Michael and Cieran
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S2 Ep56: Wearing the Jumpers of Giants - Hebrews
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Sorry for the late upload this week listeners, Michael had an important exam to sit. Cieran tries to 'play the books of the Bible right', we discover an incredibly preserved ancient Christmas hymn, the ongoing sage of the Top 3 Quiz and Cieran shares thoughts on Hebrews. hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk www.holyhalfhour.co.uk @holyhalfhour…
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Whose book idea will become a bestseller? Will Cieran fail spectacularly at this week's quiz, like last week? Does anybody have any garlic? Find the answers to all these questions and more in this week's show. This week our Bible fact comes from Philemon.By Michael and Cieran
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