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Tree Amble

Peter Leeson

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After 30 years working to restore nature in forests and on farms, Pete Leeson takes time out to revisit the people he’s met along the way. Throughout the series, Pete discovers how land managers are adapting and responding to the nature crisis we all face, while navigating the economic challenges within farming today. People are at the heart of this podcast, holding the potential to do some incredible things. We meet farmers, ecologists, rewilders and more to find out how communities are bui ...
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Sacred Steps Podcast

Kevin Donahue, Camino de Santiago

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Walking virtually alongside pilgrims and authors, the Sacred Steps Podcast explores the world's most revered footpaths, connecting a community of pilgrims from across the globe. From the Camino de Santiago through Spain to the Via Francigena across Europe to Italy, the podcast features updates and first-hand accounts from the footpaths of pilgrimage. A companion to Kevin Donahue's pilgrimage books (The Pilgrims' Table and Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal), the podcast also introduces sever ...
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Voted #1 Catholic Podcast for Men! Jesus Christ is the epitome of what it means to be a man. With masculinity in our culture more confused than ever, join us at The Manly Catholic as we strive to ignite men to be on fire for Christ. Men are challenged and fight battles that often distract them from their ultimate goal: to become a saint. We will help you become saints and become the men God created you to be. And have some laughs along the way. Because who couldn't use more laughter in their ...
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The Fairy Podcast

Dan Baines & Fiona Maher

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Do other races exist just beyond the boundaries of humankind? Legends of their existence persist across many cultures. So, what are these creatures? Beings of myth and magic? Guardians of nature? Or malign entities from darkest folklore? Join your guides to the fae realms, Dan Baines and Fiona Maher in their quest for the truth.
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1 Peter 2:9-12 We are chosen (not ordained to be saved, but entrusted with the highest of callings) to demonstrate the very brightness and nature of God. We are called to be kings and priests unto God. And as such, we must abstain from our sinful tendencies. Prone to wander, the composer wrote. This passage shows us that we are to see the holiness …
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1 Peter 2:21-25 Christ is the greatest example of suffering, and He endured all of it without ever reviling, threatening, or complaining against God. As Christians, we are called to follow suite. We must be willing to suffer in order to follow Christ because, as Jesus said, the servant is not greater than his master. May we consider the cost of dis…
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Send us a Text Message. Fr. Dom delivers his homily celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He discusses the history and meaning of what that actually means and explains the significance of the dogma and its roots in the Catholic Church's teachings and traditions. Fr. Dom also shares quotes from saints and Pope Pius XII's dogmatic co…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, James and Dan discuss divine revelation through the lens of Vatican II's "Dei Verbum," focusing on how God reveals Himself gradually, culminating in the Incarnation. They emphasize the Church's role in preserving and interpreting Scripture alongside Tradition, highlighting the need for contextual und…
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1 Peter 2:18-21 What an encouragement to know that Jesus can relate to all of our suffering! There is a suffering that we are called to endure and a suffering that we should escape from, and we will touch on both of those in this episode. If you suffer unfairness or slight mistreatment, we are called to endure that with patience for the sake of the…
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Rivers / River Restoration / Habitat Creation / Fish / Climate Change In this episode of Tree Amble, the first of Series 4, we meet George Heritage who has made a career out of understanding rivers and now works to restore them for biodiversity and water management and we go out to the riverside with a team from West Cumbria Rivers Trust and volunt…
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into the profound depths of human experience as we unravel the mystery of suffering in our latest episode. Why do we suffer? Is there a higher purpose to our pain? Join James and Dan on a thought-provoking journey through ancient wisdom and modern insights. We'll explore: • The many faces of suffering - from physical ag…
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1 Peter 2:13-17 What does it mean to be submitted and who should we be submitted to? The basis of our submission must be a yielding to God. From that will flow our submission to one another, to the government, and even submission through persecution. I hope we will not view submission as a bad thing, it is a beautiful description of what we are to …
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Send us a Text Message. Join James, Peter, and Theresa Martin as they delve into their transformative book, The Rule: St. John Paul II's Rule for a Joy-Filled Marriage of Divine Love. Discover how this rediscovered rule helps couples live out the truths of Humanae Vitae and navigate today’s anti-Christian culture through the power of conjugal spiri…
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Send us a Text Message. Fr. Dom explores the themes of being prophets, the significance of baptism, the history of the split of the 12 tribes of Israel, the role of the apostles in uniting the tribes, and the call for all Catholics to be prophets in their own way. In this homily, he encourages us to embrace our baptism and use it as a source of str…
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Landscape Scale Restoration / Community Projects / Upland Scotland / Rural Community In this Tree Amble episode we hear from a range of great people engaged on landscape scale restoration in North West Scotland - notably on the Assynt Foundation land and the Woodland Trusts Loch Arkaig woodland restoration project. We hear about community engagemen…
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1 Peter 2:4-9 What a depiction of the saved. We are built upon this rock that is Christ and joined together into a spiritual building in order to show forth the nature and very essence of God. This is why we must walk in the light. This is why we are called to be holy. I hope this short episode somehow encapsulates the amazing calling we have as th…
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Organic Dairy / Milk / Manging Organic Land / Bore Place In this Tree Amble we meet Dan Burdett who is the farm manger on the 500-acre regeneratively managed historic estate of Bore Place, an hour south London. Dan is an experienced organic dairy man with his feet in two farms - we meet him at work at Bore Place. The farm's focus is on organic farm…
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1 Peter 2:1-3 This is one of the simplest lessons of God’s Word, and yet it has some of the deepest and farthest-reaching implications on our lives. The more we seek and pursue the Word of God, the more we experience the satisfaction and goodness that only God can bring. Trust in God’s promises produces assurance of our salvation produces growth ou…
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Send us a Text Message. What is the true nature of heresy, and how does it threaten the integrity of our faith? Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Manly Catholic featuring the esteemed Bishop Athanasius Schneider. We start by unpacking the etymology and severe implications of heresy as a violation of divine truth. Bishop Schneider, drawing f…
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1 Peter 1:21-25 Here we see a snapshot of the Christian life in four steps: (1) hearing the truth from the Spirit, (2) obeying the truth through belief, (3) purifying our souls from sin, and (4) loving the brethren sincerely. The passage turns from this description of the Christian life and our hope in God to assurance of salvation. God’s Word is t…
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Send us a Text Message. Ladies and gentlemen, he is back! Fr. Dom is back in the saddle. This conversation explores a large variety of topics as we take some questions from some of our listeners. From addiction to mortal sin versus venial sins, we emphasize the importance of being vicious and fighting against addiction, especially in the context of…
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Trees / Veteran Trees / Ancient Trees / journey on foot Martin Hügi took a four-month sabbatical to walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Dubbed the ‘Tree Pilgrim’ he set out to meet thousands of incredible trees on his special journey. He wanted to spend time connecting with some of our oldest living things in the countryside - to learn more abou…
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1 Peter 1:18-21 The ‘Gospel’ seems overused and trite today after it has been featured in the titles of so many mini movements and become a rallying cry in some Christian circles. Many are understandably confused as to what the gospel actually means due to its overuse and misuse. In some cases, the word has been used to mean almost anything. But th…
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Send us a Text Message. Jim Papandrea comes onto the podcast to discuss how the early Church prayed. What did their prayer look like? Did they participate in repetitive prayer like the Rosary? We also explore the prayer practices of the early Christians. He emphasizes the importance of praying the Our Father and the Psalms, and the significance of …
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Send us a Text Message. In this homily, Fr. Dom enlightens us with how Church is a strong tree with deep roots, the kingdom of God as a mustard seed, and the role of fathers in guarding and protecting their families. He reflects on the readings from Ezekiel and Mark, highlighting the power and growth of the Church. He also emphasizes the importance…
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1 Peter 1:13-17 The gospel is such an unsearchable gem, and as we look at it we are faced with the challenge to not forget the splendor of the gospel, not let it slip, and not neglect to share it. Today we are moving on to the two-part call of the gospel that has to do with soberness. We are called first to hope and second to be holy as God is holy…
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Soils / Earth Worms / Fungi / Compost / Nematodes In today's episode we meet Kate Roberts and have a brilliant conversation about what is going on beneath our feet! Kate is delightfully obsessed by how soils work and what drives fertility at a soil and then field level. She has created her own "not for profit" to train people in the diversity of li…
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1 Peter 1:10-13 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). God has given us a magnificent treasure called salvation, and that is what we are being reminded of today. The plan of God is something that has been wondered about for thousands of years, especially bef…
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Send us a Text Message. In this engaging and enlightening talk from the KEPHA Men's Conference, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of being a pilgrim, a warrior, and a leader in the Catholic faith. He emphasizes the need for men to embrace their role as life-giving fathers and to be transformed by their faith. Father McTeigue also highlights …
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Send us a Text Message. Father Matthew Barnum is a dear friend of Fr. Dom and a very holy man. We are pleased to share his homily from what he calls the 2nd Sunday of Corpus Christi. He discusses the importance of reverencing the Holy Eucharist and guarding against any disrespect or mishandling of it. He emphasizes the need for everyone, not just p…
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Send us a Text Message. James interviews another James about a Marian apparition and prophecy all the way back from the 16th century and one you probably have never heard about. Inspired partly by Jesse Romero, James Valois wrote about this time-defining apparition in his latest book 'Our Lady's Prophecies, God's Messages for Our Times.' The conver…
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1 Peter 1:6-9 “The Christian's joy is bound up with love to Jesus: its ground is faith; it is not therefore neither self-seeking or self-sufficient" [STEIGER]. Our salvation carries us through our suffering. So often how we come to know what is real is by going through these times of heaviness and hardship. That is when our faith is refined, being …
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Send us a Text Message. The beautiful celebration of Corpus Christi is upon us and Fr. Dom does not disappoint! He discusses the significance of the Eucharistic procession and shares his personal experience of being ordained as a priest. Fr. Dom also explores the concept of being a priest and the joy and challenges that come with it. He then delves…
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Emergency medicine / nature / wellbeing in nature / gardening / swifts and swift boxes / tree planting Emergency doctor and nature lover Beanie Merson is more than an inspiration! This episode is about how anyone can pick up the nature bug and start with small scale projects that help transform an area. Beanie came into practicing medicine during c…
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Send us a Text Message. Shaun McAfee returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 'All Things Catholic: A Guide from A to Z'. James and Shaun cover various topics related to the Catholic faith, and Shaun highlights the importance of having a comprehensive resource for understanding and defending the faith. Now, this is not just your run-of-the…
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1 Peter 1:5-7 As I have thought about last episode, I have come to change my definition of assurance of salvation, and I want to clarify how I think assurance is defined throughout Scripture. I hope this episode gives us a better understanding of assurance before we continue looking at our position in Christ. My hope is that this also challenges yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Holy Trinity Sunday. In this homily with Fr. Dom, he explores the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity and its significance in the Christian faith. It delves into the foundational belief in the Trinity, the celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus, and the call to participate in the divine life through the sacraments. His homil…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, James and Deacon Kevin Cummings discuss his organization, Deacons of Hope, which aims to protect and defend the image and likeness of God at every stage of human life, with a focus on the unborn. He shares his personal journey and passion for the pro-life movement, highlighting the importance of men stepping…
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1 Peter 1:5-7 Caveat: some of my opinions and thoughts expressed in this episode change in the next episode. There is an important difference between eternal security and assurance of salvation. Our eternal security is objective and rooted in God’s unchanging promises, but assurance of Salvation is subjective, depending on our feelings, and prone t…
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