Best Witton Podcasts (2024)

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Laura: Good Friendship (Different Stories #6) 32:04

17h ago32:04

32:04

Looking for purpose and meaning at medical school, Laura spoke to a Christian friend who invited her to church. She decided to put her trust in Jesus, and it was only several years later she realised she was same-sex attracted. We chat with Laura about how she’s found trusting that God’s ways are good since then, and why good friendships are so imp…

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Paul: Responding to Our Desires (Different Stories #5) 28:55

15d ago28:55

28:55

Paul tells us how he came to faith as a teenager, and how a combination of clear teaching and sharing with good friends has helped him navigate same-sex attraction and stay faithful to Jesus. Paul also shares how he unexpectedly fell in love with his now wife, and his advice for any same-sex attracted Christians considering an opposite-sex marriage…

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Simon: Intimacy and Emotional Dependency (Different Stories #4) 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

We chat to Simon about how understanding God’s bigger purposes for his people has helped fuel his excitement for living God’s way when it comes to sexuality. Simon tells us how getting involved in True Freedom Trust helped him find a supportive community where he could be more open about his sexuality, having not come out to anyone until his early …

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Katherine: The Power and Beauty of Stories (Different Stories #3) 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Katherine shares her story of dating a girl as a teenager, and noticing how Jesus genuinely transformed the lives of Christians she knew. As she opened up the Bible for herself and got to know and love Jesus, Katherine tells us how she accepted the invitation to follow him in all areas of her life, including with her sexuality. We also chat to Kath…

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Ryan: From Joyless to Joyful Obedience (Different Stories #2) 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

Ryan shares his story of coming out as a teenager, coming to faith at university, and the gradual, ongoing process of reconciling his faith and sexuality. He unpacks some of the key things God has taught him along the way, including why following Jesus means gaining so much more than you lose, and why living a single and celibate life isn't a waste…

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Simon: Reconciling Sexuality, Faith and Ministry (Different Stories #1) 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Simon shares his story of coming to faith and coming to terms with his sexuality. We ask him about his experience of sharing with friends about his sexuality having kept it quiet for 10 years, and some of the benefits and challenges of being same-sex attracted in ministry. Simon also shares what he would tell his younger self now, and some reflecti…

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Series 10: Different Stories - Trailer 0:53

3M ago0:53

0:53

For our next podcast series, we're going back to our roots - hearing stories from same-sex attracted Christians about the goodness and faithfulness of God in their lives. We hope you'll join us and be encouraged! First episode coming 4th July.By Living Out

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Legal Freedoms (Church Leaders #8) 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

What are your legal freedoms to speak on sexuality and gender at church and in the workplace? Andy and Andrew are joined by Danny Webster from the Evangelical Alliance to think through our legal freedoms when it comes to what we say and what we do on issues of sexuality and gender, both at church and in the secular workplace. The team discuss what …

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Engaging With Society (Church Leaders #7) 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

How do we engage with a culture which holds such different views to us on sexuality and gender? It’s easy to feel hopeless or fearful as we engage in conversations with those around us on these sensitive issues, but in this episode Ed, Adam and Andrew help us to think about how we can do it well. In particular, what sort of mindset or attitude shou…

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The Next Generation (Church Leaders #6) 32:53

4M ago32:53

32:53

How as churches can we best engage and help the next generation on the issue of sexuality? It can be an intimidating topic to tackle, but Andy, Ashleigh and Andrew encourage us that young people need the gospel as much as anyone else, and that it speaks good news into their big questions and concerns on sexuality and gender. The team also offer som…

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Church Membership and Discipline (Church Leaders #5) 31:39

5M ago31:39

31:39

How should we approach a conversation with a gay couple wanting to get baptised or get their child baptised? What should we bear in mind when considering who to invite to formal church membership or leadership positions? How can we be consistent and loving in disciplining people who are living unrepentantly in ways that are contrary to what the Bib…

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Handling Disagreement (Church Leaders #4) 33:35

5M ago33:35

33:35

What if there’s disagreement in our church on sexuality? Ashleigh, Ed and Andy discuss why this isn’t something we can just agree to disagree on, and some key principles to bear in mind as we work things out in light of that. The team then offer some practical wisdom on how to have these conversations within your church leadership team and as a who…

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Pastoral Care (Church Leaders #3) 37:09

6M ago37:09

37:09

In this episode we discuss how we can provide good pastoral care, both for those who are themselves same-sex attracted and wanting to follow Jesus, and for those who have gay family members and want to love them well. Andy, Ed and Adam share some of the things that have helped them most as they've opened up about their sexualities, the importance o…

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Teaching on Sexuality (Church Leaders #2) 32:58

6M ago32:58

32:58

What cultural and biblical context do we need to bear in mind as we teach on sexuality and gender? How do we handle the Bible passages which directly address homosexuality? Ashleigh, Andy and Andrew discuss the need to approach these topics with both clarity and compassion, whether it’s best to do a one-off sermon or a whole series, and the importa…

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Starting the Conversation (Church Leaders #1) 33:54

7M ago33:54

33:54

In the first episode of this new series, we talk about why and how we should start the conversation on sexuality and gender in our churches. Andrew, Ashleigh and Ed share their experiences of what happens when you do (and don’t) discuss these topics in church, and why not being upfront on what we believe can be so unhelpful. The team also discuss h…

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Series 9: Church Leaders - Trailer 1:12

7M ago1:12

1:12

Ashleigh introduces our brand new podcast series - coming 7th March!By Living Out

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Featured Episode: How Important Is All This? (Explore Questions #6) 33:51

7M ago33:51

33:51

Our new series is coming soon, and in the meantime we're highlighting a couple of episodes from the vault. In our second series, we took on some of the most common questions we get asked about faith and sexuality, including this one: how important is all this? Anne, Ed and Andy discuss whether sexuality is really a big deal. Why are Christians obse…

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Featured Episode: Isn’t the Christian Sexual Ethic Harmful and Repressive? (Explore Questions #2) 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

While we work on our next series, we thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight a couple of episodes from the vault. In our second series, we took on some of the most common questions we get asked about faith and sexuality, including this one: isn't the Christian sexual ethic harmful and repressive? In the first half of the show we explore ways…

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Farewell to Anne 42:12

8M ago42:12

42:12

In this special episode we say a sad farewell to our Content Director, Anne Witton. Anne shares her reasons for stepping down from front-line ministry at this time and talks honestly about some of the joys and struggles of her work with Living Out. The team discuss highlights of the last few years, share favourite resources and remember plenty of f…

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Hebrews 2 and 1 Corinthians 6 (Bible Encouragements #5) 30:39

9M ago30:39

30:39

Andy explains how Hebrews 2 speaks into his experience of suffering and temptation in the area of sexuality, by reminding him that Jesus has been tempted and is sympathetic when we're struggling. Dan's chosen passage is 1 Corinthians 6, which has helped him to see the worth and dignity we have in God's eyes, how we've been bought at a price, and wh…

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Doing It Finale Q&A 54:34

9M ago54:34

54:34

Welcome to the very last episode of Doing It! Aaahhh its the end! What an incredible 4 years and 7 seasons of podcasting it has been ✨🎙️ To wrap up the podcast, Hannah, producer Mia Zur-Szpiro, and creative assistant Moog Florin, answer your questions about season 7 and the podcast as a whole, share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments…

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10th Anniversary Special 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

Ed is joined by Living Out co-founders Sam Allberry and Sean Doherty to talk about the early years of the ministry and some highlights from its history. They share the story of how and why Living Out started and what their expectations were when it was launched ten years ago. In the second half of the show they share their personal highlights, disc…

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Parenting 52:31

10M ago52:31

52:31

Did you ever get “the talk” from your parents? In the final episode of Doing It: Deep Dives, we’re talking all about sex positive parenting. How can we embody and express the sexual and relational values we want to pass on to our young people? Why are sex positive parenting and gender affirming care so stigmatized? What role do parents actually hav…

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Romans 7 and Acts 8 (Bible Encouragements #4) 28:40

10M ago28:40

28:40

Adam explains how Romans 7 shows that God understands our experiences and the clash of desires in our hearts. He takes comfort from the fact that the Bible is very real about the struggles we all face but also offers freedom from condemnation for those who come to Christ. Ed has chosen Acts 8 as a passage as an example of a beautiful encounter betw…

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Porn 55:07

10M ago55:07

55:07

Is porn warping our view of sex? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into t, and how it can impact our experiences of sex, relationships, our bodies, and our identities. Why is porn such an emotive subject? Is porn actually harmful in all the ways people claim it is? And can ethical porn ever really exist? Join me, Hannah Witton, and guests profes…

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Psalms 63 and 73 (Bible Encouragements #3) 32:52

11M ago32:52

32:52

Andrew and Anne each pick a Bible passage that has helped them persevere in living faithfully for Jesus. Anne explains why Psalm 63 has helped her identify and overcome idolatry in her friendships with women and encouraged her to hunger for God instead. Andrew's choice of Psalm 73 shows that God himself is the greatest gift to us and we don't need …

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Money 50:47

11M ago50:47

50:47

No more simply mentioning it in passing: in this week’s episode, we properly dive into capitalism and money, and how they both shape our experiences of sex, relationships, our bodies, and our identities. How does capitalism affect our experience of gender? If we all need money to survive, why is there a stigma around selling sex for money? Do you f…

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... like Sabrina Cruz 54:04

11M ago54:04

54:04

Sabrina Cruz is one third of Answer In Progress, a YouTube channel all about the process of answering a question. Sabrina has been making videos for over ten years and has a fundamental understanding of what works on YouTube. We talk to her about the importance of a thesis statement, how to iteratively improve content, and how much she loves parkou…

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... like Tibees 55:49

11M ago55:49

55:49

Tibees is the YouTube channel of Toby Hendy, also active on TikTok. She makes videos in a wide variety of formats, mostly focused on mathematics, and has specialised in the maths of the fourth dimension. We talk about the differences between YouTube and TikTok, how Toby picks a format for a video, and… veggietales? Toby’s recommended video: https:/…

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2 Corinthians 12 and Revelation 5 (Bible Encouragements #2) 29:52

11M ago29:52

29:52

Ashleigh explains how Revelation 5 helps her keep an eternal perspective in times of change and makes sense of the longings in her heart. 2 Corinthians 12 is one of Andy's favourite passages and he shares how Paul's teaching about his thorn in the flesh is an encouragement to look to Jesus whose grace is sufficient for us. Resources mentioned and r…

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Disability 46:02

11M ago46:02

46:02

Today’s episode is all about sex and disability. Why do we imagine disabled people aren’t desirable? What internalised assumptions do we have about what it means to be disabled? What does disability-inclusive sex education actually look like? Join me, Hannah Witton, as we investigate further with actress and influencer Lolo Spencer, founder and CEO…

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... like MedLifeCrisis 55:42

11M ago55:42

55:42

MedLifeCrisis - also known as Dr Rohin Francis - is a full-time doctor in the NHS, and occasionally makes extremely successful YouTube videos. In a wide ranging chat, we discuss the wider responsibilities and implications of science communication, how he researches his videos, and why he assumes his audience is ignorant (in a good way). Rohin’s rec…

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... like Jordan Harrod 50:27

11M ago50:27

50:27

Jordan Harrod is a PhD student at Harvard and MIT researching the intersection between medicine and machine learning. Alongside her PhD she makes videos covering various topics surrounding machine learning and her lived experiences. We chat to her about the future of YouTube, why she doesn’t want to make videos full time, and what her role in her v…

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John 4 and Genesis 3 (Bible Encouragements #1) 33:32

12M ago33:32

33:32

Join Anne and Ed as they discuss some passages of Scripture that have really encouraged them. Ed's pick is John 4 and he explains why Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well helps him understand Jesus' heart for those who have sinned sexually and the beautiful way that he stewards his sexuality. Anne shares why Genesis 3 helps her make sense of…

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Sex Therapy 44:42

12M ago44:42

44:42

Welcome to Doing It Podcast: Deep Dives, where we get unapologetically nerdy about sex! Over this season, we’ll be exploring some of the biggest taboos that impact our relationship with sex, our bodies, and the people in our lives. Our first episode is all about sex therapy! What actually is it? Why do people choose to go to sex therapy and what ha…

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... like Hannah Witton 53:50

12M ago53:50

53:50

Hannah Witton is a sex educator who makes videos on a variety of topics surrounding psychology, society, biology, and beyond, and has been active on YouTube for most of its existence. We talk to Hannah about how educational YouTubers have changed, how becoming a mother has changed how she does her job, and the benefits of scientific stereotypes. Ha…

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... like Real Engineering 44:51

12M ago44:51

44:51

Real Engineering produces some of the highest quality science videos on YouTube. Founded by Brian McManus, now leading a large team, the channel covers topics across the spectrum of engineering, including energy, safety, aerospace, and medical. We talk to Brian about the risky start to the channel and the process of making such polished final produ…

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LGBT+ Teenagers and Mental Health feat. Dr. Preston Sprinkle (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #7) 38:38

12M ago38:38

38:38

In the last episode of this series, Andrew and Ashleigh seek to understand the connection between LGBT+ and mental health and share some of their own experiences. They explore difficult issues like the social stress model, family rejection and insidences of suicide. There are plenty of practical tips on supporting young people who wrestle with ment…

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... like Angela Collier 50:27

12M ago50:27

50:27

Angela Collier is a theoretical astrophysicist who has exploded onto the science communication scene. Over the past year her YouTube channel - covering topics in physics, science communication, and AI - has gone from strength to strength thanks to her engaging, unique style. We talk to her about how it happened, and how she approaches science commu…

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... like BobbyBroccoli 41:32

1y ago41:32

41:32

BobbyBroccoli creates broccumentaries - feature length documentaries entirely made of 3D graphics, telling stories about the history of science. We speak to creator Kevan MacKay about how he found his style, how he researches and writes his videos, and how his channel grew to the point it became his full time job. Kevan’s recommended video: https:/…

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... like Simone Giertz 39:17

1y ago39:17

39:17

Simone Giertz creates robots, works of art, vehicles, and furniture (and much more) and makes videos about it. Her channel is all about the journey of being a maker and stumbling towards a final product. We talk to her about her approach to videos, and try to discern… any kind of strategy. Simone’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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... like TierZoo 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

TierZoo is a Streamy award-winning channel that examines the natural world as if it was a video game, using language, graphics, and structure more commonly found in videos about Super Smash Bros., MMORPGs, or The Legend of Zelda. We spoke to creator Patrick Lacey about how the channel came to be, how he writes and researches his videos, and his app…

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How To Make A Science Video — Trailer 1:29

1y ago1:29

1:29

Welcome to How To Make A Science Video, where Simon Clark and Sophie Ward talk to top creators about how they do their jobs, their journey to where they are now, and a whole load of other stuff. You can listen to all episodes from this season of How To Make A Science Video right now on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/htmasv Hosted by Simon Clark and S…

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Thinking About Transgender feat. Dr. Julie Maxwell (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #6) 39:49

1y ago39:49

39:49

In this show we're looking at how to support young people who are struggling with their gender identity. We define the terms and share our own stories of gender confusion before discussing some of the reasons why increasing numbers of young people might be identifying as transgender. In the second half we get practical with advice about how to supp…

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