Best ACN UK Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 239- Erysipelas 9:47

5h ago9:47

9:47

In this episode I walk you through the main criteria for erysipelas presentations, differentials and how to approach thoroughly in orderly manner. To start off.By Ebtisam

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#19 - John Pontifex: The 10th anniversary of Akash Bashir's martyrdom 10:26

10h ago10:26

10:26

Akash Bashir sacrificed himself when he blocked a suicide bomber from entering a church in Lahore, Pakistan on 15th March 2015, saving up to a thousand lives. His final words were: “I will die but I will not let you go in.” John Pontifex, Head of Press & Public Affairs at ACN (UK), reflects on the 10th anniversary of Akash's martyrdom and recalls m…

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Episode 238- UK current TB state 7:22

17h ago7:22

7:22

In this episode I walk you through the current TB status in the UK and the USA and what might the implications to that. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 237- never smoked women lung cancer theory. 7:30

10d ago7:30

7:30

In this episode I walk you through the main culprits for lung cancer risks in never smoked females according to the recent WHO studies findings. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 236- challenging skin rash 8:56

12d ago8:56

8:56

In this episode I walk you through one of the skin rash presentations along some differentials to reach the diagnosis safely. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 235- the monologue of life. 6:36

13d ago6:36

6:36

In this episode I walk you through the pain and agony I went through all alone following the slam of the e-bike rider, at force on my back, while I was walking on the footpath and the repercussions. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 234- Acne keloidal nuchae 11:35

17d ago11:35

11:35

In this episode I talk you through the common case presentation for Afro curly hair skin issues, how it affects their self confidence and how to manage throughly. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 233- suicide 9:55

29d ago9:55

9:55

In this episode, I walk you through the risks factors and assessment accordingly to the NICE, and the studies shown in 2022 in the UK. To start off.By Ebtisam

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#18 - Dr Gavin Ashenden: Keeping the Faith in a post-Christian society 48:52

20d ago48:52

48:52

In the 1980s, Gavin Ashenden helped to smuggle Bibles and theology books to Czechoslovakia and the USSR. He shares many fascinating personal stories and reflects on the ongoing persecution of Christians around the world. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is an international Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians in 140 …

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Episode 232- patient rights second opinion and shared lived experience. 17:48

1M ago17:48

17:48

In this important talk, I wake you through a second opinion and it’s importance to, strengthen doctors patient relationships. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 230- overnight red painful eye. 6:39

1M ago6:39

6:39

In this talk I walk you through the main presentations of overnight red painful unilateral eye, how to approach and manage with patient centered approach. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 231- Rosacea, facial thickening and wide pores. 10:34

1M ago10:34

10:34

In this talk, I walk you through the main reasonings for red flush face with skin thickening and open pores, and how to tackle and treat with patient involvement on the action plan. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 229- HRT and menopause. 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

In this episode I talk you through HRT and the NICE guidelines 2024; menopausal and perimenopausal; and how to tailors accordingly to each woman’s need. To start off.By Ebtisam

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#17 - Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria: The Church in Northern Nigeria 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

Vocations in Nigeria are booming, even in the northern states where Christians are frequently targeted by extremists. Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria Diocese gives a first-hand account of the persecution that seminarians, priests and other Christians face. He also explains how ACN's help is giving hope to the Church in Nigeria.…

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Episode 228-the new Mpox rash. UK recent thing. 5:09

2M ago5:09

5:09

In this episode I talk you through the main presentation of Mpox and it’s stated localities in the UK. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 227- professionalism theme. Interview 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

In this episode I talk you through the main act that is considered as a moral obligation to a professional in a career as medicine when it come to use AI and its implications. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 226- online support group positivity and negativity theme interview. 10:36

2M ago10:36

10:36

In this episode I walk you through the main positive effects as well as the negative effects of online support groups. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 225- understand doctor role 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

In this episode I talk you through doctors role in multidisciplinary non clinical setting and why you think been a doctor career would suit you the best. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 223- healthy aging and Mediterranean food approach. 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

In this I walk you through a study conducted across 7 countries across the globe for healthy aging by approaching healthy food behaviours. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 224- extensive SK 6:48

2M ago6:48

6:48

In this episode I talk you through the main causes for abrupt extensive enlarging SK presentation and the implications around that. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 222- Pig heart transplant. Ethics. Interview. 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

I will talk you through the positive and negative potential outcomes of pig heart transplantations and the ethical dilemma around it within the four frames of ethics foundations. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 220- core value (motivation) interview. 11:49

2M ago11:49

11:49

In this episode I talk you through the core value for inspiration to become a doctor- skills you have and how to improve throughout the whole journey of education and care wise. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 221- core value and attributes (resilience and insights) interview. 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

In this episode I talk you through three questions that were exploring about setbacks and destressing techniques from the candidates prospectives. To start off.By Ebtisam

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#16 - Fr Bonnie Mendes: Christian persecution in Pakistan 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Fr Bonnie Mendes has been a priest in Faisalabad Diocese for over 60 years, witnessing the impact of anti-Christian persecution first-hand. He has many stories to share about both suffering and hope. He also highlights the importance of ACN’s work in Pakistan in this interview recorded before #RedWednesday in November 2024.…

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Episode 219- lump sole. 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

In this episode I walk you through a lump in the sole, differentials and how to address patients concerns. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 218- notifiable infectious uk diseases added up 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

In this episode I shall talk you through the eight notifiable uk infectious diseases that had been added recently and will be effective to implement this April. To start off.By Ebtisam

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#15 - Fr Stephen Ojapah: Surviving 33 days in jihadist captivity 19:52

2M ago19:52

19:52

Fr Stephen Ojapah MSP describes the horrors he endured over 33 days of jihadist captivity in Nigeria and recounts his journey to working with trauma survivors.By ACN UK

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Episode 217- dealing with difficult violent situations/ patients. 14:09

3M ago14:09

14:09

In this episode I talk you through the adopted steps into how to defuse unpleasant situations and violent or aggressive patients. To start off.By Ebtisam

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Episode 216- Ramadan and self reflection 15:59

3M ago15:59

15:59

In this episode I talk you about how the new year 2025 coinciding masallah with first Rajab and how we need to act in Ramadan and everyday and to build the best version of one self. Here the link to my published paper n fasting and its benefits. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282439269_Fasting_and_its_myths_fasting_is_a_Powerful_Healing_t…

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#14 - Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil: The future for young Christians in Iraq 33:25

4M ago33:25

33:25

Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil describes his vision for the future of the Church in Iraq and how the Catholic University in Erbil will help ensure a continued Christian presence in the region.By ACN UK

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#13 - John Pontifex & Dr John Newton: Christian persecution on the rise 28:05

5M ago28:05

28:05

ACN's Dr John Newton and John Pontifex discuss the key findings and case studies in the 2024 ‘Persecuted and Forgotten?’ report, demonstrating that anti-Christian persecution has been worsening globally. Order or download your free copy of the 'Persecuted and Forgotten' report: https://acnuk.org/pf-edition-2024/ Sign the ACN UK Open Letter to the F…

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#12 - Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark: Standing with persecuted Christians 37:53

6M ago37:53

37:53

Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark talks to ACN's John Pontifex about the importance of the charity's work and what Christians in the West can learn from our persecuted brothers and sisters.By ACN UK

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#11 - Fr Garry Jenkins: Serving the Church in Liberia for 50 years 43:41

7M ago43:41

43:41

Fr Garry Jenkins has served the suffering Church in Liberia as a missionary priest for half a century. He tells ACN's John Pontifex about his memories of the civil war and other moving experiences in the “forgotten” country.By ACN UK

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#10 - Bishop Alex Lodiong of Yei: The Suffering Church in South Sudan 30:09

7M ago30:09

30:09

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of Yei Diocese, South Sudan sits down with Dr John Newton, ACN (UK) Communications & Research Manager to discuss the present and future of the Church in the war-torn country.By ACN UK

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#9 - Dr Caroline Hull & Kinga Schierstadt: Visiting IDP camps in Nigeria 25:12

8M ago25:12

25:12

ACN (UK) National Director Dr Caroline Hull and ACN Head of Nigeria Projects Kinga Schierstadt visited IDP camps and met Christians forced out of their homes by extremists in some of Nigeria’s most dangerous regions. They share some moving and inspiring stories about the suffering and persecuted Church.…

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#8 - Sir Stephen Timms: Faith, politics and religious freedom 31:22

8M ago31:22

31:22

Sir Stephen Timms, Labour MP for East Ham and Minister of State in the Department for Work and Pensions, sits down with ACN (UK) Parliamentary & Public Affairs Officer Daniel Beurthe to discuss Christian persecution, religious freedom advocacy and the role of faith in public life.By ACN UK

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#7 - Dr John Newton: The challenges facing the Church in India 19:37

9M ago19:37

19:37

Dr John Newton, ACN (UK) Communications & Research Manager recently returned from a trip to rural India where he witnessed both the joys and difficulties experienced by the local Church. He sits down with John Pontifex, ACN (UK) Head of Press & Public Affairs to discuss the challenges facing Christians in India and what the charity is doing to help…

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#6 - Margaret Attah: Surviving a massacre at a church in Nigeria 16:57

9M ago16:57

16:57

Margaret Attah is a survivor of the 2022 Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Owo, Nigeria, and the recipient of ACN (UK)'s first 'Courage to be Christian' award. On the second anniversary of the attack, Margaret discussed her experience of surviving the atrocity, the ongoing lack of justice and what faith means to her and her community.…

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#5 - Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil: 10 years since the fall of Mosul 48:19

10M ago48:19

48:19

A decade after Daesh (ISIS) invaded Mosul, Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda discusses his memories of the tragic events, highlighting the importance of keeping "the flame of the Christian faith shining” in Iraq’s historic Christian heartland.By ACN UK

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#4 - Fr Mark Odion: The Church in Nigeria 24:38

10M ago24:38

24:38

Fr Mark Odion, MSP Regional Superior in the UK and ACN's John Pontifex discuss the challenges facing the Church in Nigeria and what ACN is doing to help.By ACN UK

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#3 - Lord Alton of Liverpool: Parliamentary advocacy for persecuted Christians 32:07

12M ago32:07

32:07

Lord Alton of Liverpool, a House of Lords crossbencher, tells Daniel Beurthe, Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer at ACN (UK), about his remarkable career advocating for freedom of religion and belief in the political arena.By ACN UK

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#2 - Ribqa Nevash: Growing up as a Christian girl in Pakistan 18:39

12M ago18:39

18:39

Ribqa Nevash, an advocate for Christians in Pakistan, sits down with Amy Balog, Press Officer at ACN (UK), to discuss the situation of Christian women and girls in the South Asian country.By ACN UK

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#1 - Caroline Hull and John Pontifex: Visiting the suffering Church in Liberia 19:50

12M ago19:50

19:50

ACN (UK) National Director Caroline Hull and Head of Press & Public Affairs John Pontifex recently visited Liberia. They give a moving account of what life is like for Christians in one of the poorest countries in the world and what ACN is doing to help.By ACN UK

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THE GANG CHAT TO: JUGA-NAUT 1:24:31

1y ago1:24:31

1:24:31

In this episode, we're delighted to welcome back Notts legend, artist, chef, rapper, and all-around nice bloke - Juga-Naut. We delve into his latest album, "Bem II" (Easter eggs and all). Additionally, we discuss how being his authentic self on a record lends itself to creating the best music, the infamous Wilhelm scream, live performances, navigat…

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THE GANG CHAT TO: KID ACNE 1:50:12

1y ago1:50:12

1:50:12

In today's episode, we have the multi-talented Kid Acne join us to discuss his latest album, "Hauntology Codes," a 10-track project produced by Spectacular Diagnostics. Kid Acne shares his perspective on the crucial role authenticity plays across his creative endeavours, his journey into music making, the catalyst for his return to music, treachero…

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THE GANG CHAT TO: JOKER STARR 1:20:13

1y ago1:20:13

1:20:13

On this episode, Joker Starr joins us to delve into the themes, influences and nuances of his latest album, Gawds Children (produced by DTY FT). We reflect on the battle scene, Joker’s artistic journey, challenging gigs, his live performances with Abstract Orchestra and why we won’t be catching him in the sea any time soon! Follow Joker Starr on IG…

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THE GANG CHAT TO: PIQUÉ ROSCOE, ROKZ BUNDY & MATT KUARTZ 1:25:04

1+ y ago1:25:04

1:25:04

On this episode and following the releases of “Lord of the North”, “MPC” and “Unruly”, we sit down with Manchester trio - Piqué Roscoe, Rokz Bundy and Matt Kuartz and chat about how they met, collaborating together, future plans and studio antics, as well as unpick Spotify Wrapped and discuss Manchester’s hiphop scene and monthly beat-makers event,…

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THE GANG CHAT TO: REIGN MC AND SXNDSHRXW 1:25:48

1+ y ago1:25:48

1:25:48

On this episode we catch up with rapper/producer duo Reign MC and Sxndshrxw to chat about their banging debut album "The Black Paintings" inspired by Francisco Goya, supporting the Wu Tang Clan, features from The Game, dark subject matter amongst other wild tangents. The Black Paintings is out everywhere now: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fIeWSUK…

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THE GANG CHAT TO: MYLO STONE, WORMS ALI & DJ FRENIC 1:53:31

1+ y ago1:53:31

1:53:31

On this week’s episode we go from Bristol to California as Ellie is joined by Mylo Stone, Worms Ali and DJ Frenic to discuss their collaborative project The Shades Series. We delve into the true definition of collaboration, authentic artistic expression and honesty within hip-hop, Shades Series 2, Barbie, the murky underbelly of crystal mining and …

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THE GANG DISCUSS: BIG DADDY KANE VS HIJACK, TOP BOY, PROBLEMATIC POLISH TALENT SHOWS...AND SPOIL THE WIRE (FEATURING BIG O) 2:16:22

1+ y ago2:16:22

2:16:22

In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable producer, Big O, hailing from the US. We dive into the world of his extraordinary new concept album, "In The Company Of Others," while also exploring hot topics in the hip hop zeitgeist. Join us as we dissect the Hijack vs. Big Daddy Kane situation, the new series of Top Boy, delve into the complexiti…

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