Best James Beech Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 16 - The Havant RFC Interview - Coach Oz & Will Knight open the door to Over the Hill 1:08:55

3h ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Will Knight and Lewis Osborne discuss their rugby journeys and the resurgence of Havant Rugby Club. They talk about the challenges they faced and the steps they took to rebuild the club and improve on the field. They highlight the importance of building a strong team culture and values, as well as the impact of having a high-quality artificial pitc…

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Episode 15 - The Charlie Beech Interview - From Northampton to Front Row Support 1:14:13

5d ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Charlie Beech shares his 20-year rugby journey, highlighting the challenges and financial struggles faced by professional rugby players. He discusses the mismanagement of the sport, the lack of support for transitioning athletes, and the impact of financial instability on players' careers. Charlie also introduces Front Row Support, an organization …

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Episode 14 - The Sean Shepherd Interview - From Gosport to Over the Hill 1:04:56

3h ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Sean Shepherd shares his rugby journey, from playing at Gosport to captaining Hampshire and the challenges of moving up the leagues with Havant. He discusses the club's progress, the impact of the pitch, and the upcoming season in the regional league. Sean Shepherd discusses his experiences in rugby, including playing with and against top players, …

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Episode 13 - The James Shanahan Interview - From living the Dolce Vita to National 1 & Varsity Games 1:15:22

1d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

James Shanahan, Director of Rugby at Blackheath Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and the challenges faced by the club. The club has ambitions to reach the Championship but is currently focused on being a top-four National One club. The landscape of rugby in England, particularly in the Championship, is uncertain due to financial constraints and…

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Episode 12 - The Joe Batley Interview - Cancer Survivor to one of the Best Second Rows in the Prem 1:14:20

8d ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Joe Batley, a pro rugby player, shares his inspiring journey from battling cancer to returning to the game. He discusses the support he received, his approach to training, and the impact of fatherhood on his perspective. The conversation covers the challenges of returning to professional rugby after a cancer diagnosis, the impact of injuries on a p…

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Episode 11 - The Kiano Fourie Interview - From a passion for the game to supporting India's charge in rugby 59:04

16d ago59:04

59:04

Kiano Fourie, a high performance coach for Rugby India, shares his journey from South Africa to India and discusses the development of rugby in India, the challenges, and the future goals for the sport. The conversation covers the growth and development of rugby in India, including the challenges and opportunities faced by the sport. It also explor…

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Episode 10 - The Russell Earnshaw Interview - From European Cup Winner to Coaching Wizard 1:09:35

24d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this conversation, Russell Earnshaw discusses his rugby journey and experiences as a player and coach. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the game and appreciating amateur rugby. He also talks about his time playing sevens and the benefits it brings to players and coaches. The conversation touches on the limitations of coaches in rugby, in…

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Episode 9 - The Mark Witcher Interview - One Club player supporting the growth of Womens Rugby! 1:21:03

29d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Summary Mark Witcher, assistant coach at Portsmouth Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and experiences coaching at Portsmouth and Hampshire. He played for Portsmouth Rugby Club throughout his career and had the opportunity to captain the twos and the vets. Mark mentions players he played with who went on to make it, including Oscar Wingham and Br…

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Episode 8 - The Matt Mclean Interview - The Highest Point scorer in National Leagues of Rugby 1:20:20

1M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Matt McLean, the all-time highest point scorer in the National leagues of rugby, joins the podcast. He shares his rugby journey, starting from playing in Wales at a young age and progressing through school and university rugby. Matt highlights the importance of school rugby in Wales and the opportunities it provided, including touring Australia and…

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Episode 7 - The Michelle Holdsworth Interview - England Womens Deaf Rugby Captain. 50:49

2M ago50:49

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Michelle Holdsworth, captain of the England Deaf Rugby Union (EDIU), discusses the challenges faced by deaf rugby players and the need for financial support. She highlights the efforts of the team manager, Gloria, in securing sponsorship and funding for tours. Michelle also talks about the upcoming tour to South Africa and the fundraising efforts r…

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Episode 6 - The Ed Birch Interview - The Nags Charity Barbarians 58:06

2M ago58:06

58:06

Ed Birch, a rugby player from the Nags Charity Barbarians, shares his journey and the charity's fundraising events. The Nags Charity Barbarians is a grassroots level club that raises money for cancer research UK. They organize biannual fixtures against other clubs and also participate in crazy challenges to raise funds. Their first challenge was pu…

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Episode 5 - The Liam Perkins Interview - The transition from National League player to Head Coach 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Liam Perkins shares his rugby journey, starting from a young age at Gosport and Fareham Rugby Club and progressing through the ranks. He talks about his time at Newbury, Ealing Trailfinders, and Worthing, where he served as club captain. Liam then discusses his current role as a player-coach at Petersfield Rugby Club and the club's aspirations to b…

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13. It's Okay to be Sad! Singing Helps Kelsea and Vox of Sad Girls Club 45:55

2M ago45:55

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This week we interview Kelsea & Vox, who founded Sad Girls Club, an organization of female songwriters that focuses on the importance of community and sharing opportunities. Both founders met while performing at an open mic night and were inspired to create a group dedicated to women songwriters and performers. Every third Saturday of the month, Sa…

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Episode 4 - The Si Pickett Interview - Purple Cobras, Epilepsy Awareness, and is Welsh Rugby Dead? 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Si Pickett, creator of the Purple Cobra 7s team, discusses his rugby journey and the development of sevens rugby. He shares his experience playing with talented players who went on to make it in professional rugby, as well as those who didn't but should have. Si also talks about the growth of Havant RFC and the success of the Purple Cobras as a cha…

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12. Gallery Andrea Heals Us with Her Paintings 28:44

3M ago28:44

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Are you looking to collect some beautiful art? Today, we interview Andrea de Kerpely-Zak, a talented painter born in Hungary. Andrea has been painting since she was a child and has taken the time to study and perfect her skill. Her work has been described as healing and has had her work in Arizona for over 35 years. Find all tours, events and busin…

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Episode 3 - English & Rugby Europe Review 58:26

3M ago58:26

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The conversation provides a compelling case for the future of English rugby, highlighting the potential for teams to develop, the accessibility and financial backing of the sport, and the investment in rugby, Six Nations and Women's rugby. It also addresses the challenges of player development, the reliance on foreign players in some countries, and…

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11. We Have so Matcha Love for Marion, Manager at TeaTime in Scottsdale 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Let's get this par-TEA started! This week we welcome Marion Houghton, manager of TeaTime in Old Town Scottsdale, who's here to celebrate their 15 year anniversary! Marion offers her expertise on their tea selection held in their imported German tea wall, which usually holds over 150 blends. If you're looking for a lovely spot to have a tea party, d…

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Episode 2 - The Mark Pollard Interview 1:11:15

3M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Rugby Through the Leagues Podcast this week interviews Mark Pollard, who shares his rugby journey. Mark talks about his early days playing rugby, his experiences at different clubs, and the enjoyment he found at the highest level. He also discusses playing rugby while serving in the Navy and the opportunities it provided to play in different countr…

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10. One Handsome Bastard's Bren Talks about their Gin, Vodka and More! 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

Do you have a handsome bastard in your life? Maybe it’s you! Today we interview Bren, master distiller and part owner of One Handsome Bastard, a distillery and restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale! We learn more about Bren’s journey to becoming a master distiller, the restaurants’ story and more! They donate a portion of their proceeds to cancer resea…

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Introduction 28:58

3M ago28:58

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This episode of the Rugby Through the Leagues podcast introduces the purpose of the podcast, which is to shine a light on grassroots rugby and rugby below tier one. The host discusses the lack of coverage and exposure for rugby in non-tier one countries and emphasizes the potential for growth and development in these regions. He also highlights the…

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9. The Wine Collective Takes us to Cloud Wine 37:31

3M ago37:31

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If you want to be able to read between the wines, meet the owner of The Wine Collective, Zoya. She owns a wine tasting room in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale where their mission is to represent the unrepresented. They feature all Arizona wine with a collection of over 20 smaller vineyards featured. The Wine Collective has even just launched their…

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8. Urban Electrica Tours Us Around Old Town with Owner, Tyler Martinez 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Do you want to see all of Old Town Scottsdale in one afternoon? Today we interview Tyler Martinez, owner of Urban Electrica. They not only sell E-Bikes, they also offer tours with Segways, E-Bikes and Golf Carts for a variety of options. All of their tours explore local art, history and offer suggestions from a local tour guide. Their most popular …

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7. Blues, Desert & Soul Owner Talks Behind the Scenes of Their Lifestyle Brand 23:03

4M ago23:03

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Looking for a shop that transports you to the blues, desert and iconic landscapes...while offering a bright, grounded lifestyle? Today we interview Blues, Desert & Soul owner, Carissa Hewit. Together, Carissa and the artist Brian Bannish, are the heart of Blues, Desert & Soul... Brian’s art focuses on blues & soul artists, deserts, mountains and th…

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6. Everything You Didn't Know About Berry Berry Best Açaí Bowls and its owner Devon Greene 29:01

5M ago29:01

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After a night of partying, want a late night healthy treat instead of the classic fast food? Welcome back to Only Old Town's Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview Devon, the owner of Berry Berry Best Açaí Bowls. Before we talk to him, we're going to highlight some new businesses and at the end talk about upcoming events this week. For…

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5. Discussing Food Tours with Taste it Tours owner, Jessica Veniard 40:56

5M ago40:56

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What is a food tour? Welcome back to Only Old Town's Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview the owner of Taste it Tours, Jessica Veniard, where we learn all about food tours and her story. As always, we had to visit some great places this week. First Berry Berry Açaí and Well Seasoned restaurant for some delicious eats. Mon Cheri, a ne…

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4. Discussing the New Businesses and Events for Only Old Town 27:04

5M ago27:04

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Scottsdale was named one of the top 10 happiest places to live. Want to find out why? We have some new businesses and exciting events to tell you all about from your hosts, James and Brian. Some new businesses to highlight are Blues Desert Soul, a lifestyle and art gallery, that just opened up. Also, Caesar's Palace opened up March 2. And, Very Ber…

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3. Discussing Parada del Sol Rodeo with Dave Alford, Rodeo Boss 28:57

5M ago28:57

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Have you ever considered what it would feel like to be a true cowboy? We are talking today with guest, Dave Alford, who has lived in Scottsdale his whole life and is the longtime boss of the Parada Rodeo and currently owner of Scottsdale's Rodeo Museum. We also discuss giving back to the community, bull riding and some interesting rodeo history. Ex…

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2. Discussing Art with Phillip Payne, Owner of Anticus Fine Art 43:23

5M ago43:23

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Brian & James sit down with Phillip Payne, artist and owner of Anticus Fine Art, Books, Jewlery and Events Venue. Follow us for more Old Town News: https://onlyoldtown.com Check out Anticus Fine Art: https://www.anticus.com/ Upcoming Events The TEN Tenors — Greatest Hits Live! (Saturday, 8PM) https://scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/the-ten-tenor…

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1. Meet Brian and James 25:15

6M ago25:15

25:15

Lets talk Old Town Scottsdale. Brian and James give a brief description of the only old town network and how to have your best time in Old Town Scottsdale.

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Welcome to Only Old Town! 1:06

6M ago1:06

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Hello! Welcome to the Only Old Town Podcast. We know all the fun and exciting things that are going on in Old Town Scottsdale. Do you want to know? Well, get ready for the Only Old Town podcast! I’m Brian. And I’m James. We’ll be your guides for this exciting adventure through the streets of Old Town Scottsdale. Between the 2 of us, we’ve been expl…

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The Final Episode (Gareth Crispin and Ed Mackenzie) 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

In the final episode of Together with God, Ed and Gareth reflect on starting the podcast, share some highlights from the back-catalogue of interviews, and talk a little about their own journeys. Thank you all for listening!

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Parenthood, Fostering and Adoption (with Claire Hailwood) 21:54

12M ago21:54

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In today’s podcast, we chat with Claire Hailwood, Director of Content for ‘Home for Good’ (https://homeforgood.org.uk/). We explore with Claire the history of Home for Good and her own story of adopting and fostering children and young people. We also discuss the importance of the church in welcoming vulnerable young people and how all who follow J…

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Parenting and Supporting Young People with Additional Needs (with Mark Arnold) 44:37

1y ago44:37

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In today's podcast, we chat with Mark Arnold. Mark is the Urban Saints' Additional Needs Ministry Director (https://theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/) and blogs at https://theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/. We chat with Mark about his own story of parenting a child and young person with additional needs and how his faith has developed through this …

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Exploring Family Ministry (with Gail Adcock) 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

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In this episode, we chat with Gail Adcock, Family and Intergenerational Development Officer for the Methodist Church. This is our second conversation with Gail, and we explore issues emerging from her book, The Essential Guide to Family Ministry (BRF, 2020), including the relationship between family and church, the importance of intergenerational r…

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Families and the Bible (with Lou Woolcock) 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

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In this month’s episode, we chat with Lou Woolcock, the Families Coordinator for Youth for Christ (https://yfc.co.uk/louisewoolcock/). We chat with Lou about the importance of the family in faith formation, helping young people to become ‘faith explorers’ in their homes, and how to help families engage with the Bible. For further information about …

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Apologetics, Race and Culture (with Clare Williams) 41:14

2+ y ago41:14

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In this month’s episode, we chat with Clare Williams from Get Real (https://realquestions.co.uk). We explore issues of apologetics, race and culture, and think through how discussing such issues with young people is important for parents as well as for churches.

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Parenting and Faith at Christmas and Beyond (with Ed Drew) 51:31

2+ y ago51:31

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For this month’s longer Christmas edition, we chat with Ed Drew from Faith in Kids (https://faithinkids.org). Among other topics, we explore parenting as an adventure of faith, the challenges to passing on faith in today’s society, and the importance of saying sorry to our children. We also discuss the work of Faith in Kids and share some ideas and…

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Home Schooling and Christian Education (with James Cary) 42:59

3y ago42:59

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In this month’s interview, we chat with James Cary, comedy writer, podcaster and author (Including of The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer). We chat with James about his reasons for home schooling, the role of education in forming faith, and helping children to see the world through a Christian perspective. To find out more about James and his w…

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Creating Rhythms of Faith at Home (with Victoria Beech) 39:58

3y ago39:58

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In this month’s interview, we chat with Victoria Beech from GodVenture. We explore rituals and rhythms within the home as well as the role of creativity and the importance of adapting to different seasons of a family’s life. We also explore the practice of Christian Shabbat and its impact on Victoria’s family and faith. For more about Victoria and …

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Faith and Families through the Pandemic (with Sarah Holmes) 39:16

3y ago39:16

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Sarah Holmes lectures in Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool Hope University and runs the website www.nuturingyoungfaith.org. In today’s podcast, we talk with Sarah about her recent research report on the changing nature of children and family ministry. Exploring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, we discuss issues of intergenerational church, c…

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Together with God Update 22:06

3+ y ago22:06

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In this month’s conversation, Ed and Gareth give an update on the future of the podcast, introduce a new research centre at Cliff College (https://cliffcollege.ac.uk/about-cliff-college/centre-ycf-mission-ministry), and discuss the impact that lockdown has had on their families.

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Young People in Hard to Reach Places (with Erica Payne) 38:52

4y ago38:52

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In this month’s interview, we speak with Erica Payne, a trainer with Innovisata (https://innovista.org), a charity that grows leaders in hard to reach places. We explore youth ministry in disadvantaged areas, the role of raising up leaders, and how churches can cross boundaries in ministry and mission. We also explore what all this might mean for f…

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Young People and Drugs (with Andy Lawley) 42:19

4y ago42:19

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Andy Lawley works with Hope UK (www.hopeuk.org), a charity that equips young people to make drug-free choices. In today’s interview, we explore with Andy the impact of drugs on young people and advice for parents, youth workers and churches in responding to this issue.

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Young People and Mental Health (with Rachael Newham) 44:31

4+ y ago44:31

44:31

Rachael Newham is the founder of mental health charity ThinkTwice (www.thinktwiceinfo.org) and author of Learning to Breathe: My Journey with Mental Illness (SPCK, 2018). In today’s conversation we explore issues of mental health, the emotional life of teenagers, the importance of the body, and how parents and churches can better support those affe…

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Embracing Older People in Families and the Church (with Tina English) 33:07

5y ago33:07

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In today’s episode, we interview Tina English, Director of Embracing Age, a faith-inspired charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people. We explore with Tina the importance of valuing older people within the church and society, helping different generations relate to one another, and how Christian families and churches can better suppor…

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Singleness, Family and the Church (with Kate Wharton) 46:06

5+ y ago46:06

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Kate Wharton is a Church of England Vicar and the author of Single Minded: Being single, whole and living life to the full (Monarch 2013). In today’s podcast, we explore with Kate the challenges for single people of living in a marriage obsessed-church and a sex-obsessed society, and how the church – and families within it – can be a better home to…

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Family Discipleship as Children age (with Graham Stanton) 44:42

5+ y ago44:42

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In today’s podcast, we talk with Graham Stanton, Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Australia (www.ridley.edu.au). We chat with Graham about how faith in the home changes as kids grow older, re-meeting your kids as they age, the importance of mentors, and the relationship between the church and the home in forming faith. For more a…

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Fathers, Children and God (with Nathan Blackaby) 49:27

6y ago49:27

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Nathan Blackaby is the CEO of Christian Vision for Men (https://cvm.org.uk) and the author of a number of books, including Founding Fathers (2015) and Iron Men (2016). In today’s interview Nathan shares something of his own story, and we talk about partnership in marriage, modelling faith to our children, and staying close to God. We also discuss t…

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Parenting and Video Games (with Andy Robertson) 45:15

6y ago45:15

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In this episode, we interview Andy Robertson, a journalist specialising in video games who runs the website www.patreon.com/geekdadgamer. Andy has also recently co-authored the Grove Booklet Exploring Spirituality in Video Games (https://grovebooks.co.uk/products/y-49-exploring-spirituality-in-video-games-encountering-meaning-in-digital-spaces), an…

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Family Ministry and Forming Faith (with Gail Adcock) 40:59

6y ago40:59

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Gail Adcock is the Family Ministry Development Officer for the Methodist Church, and helped to produce the ‘We are Family’ report on the changing face of family ministry (www.methodist.org.uk/media/3292/we-are-family-booklet-1017.pdf). In today’s podcast, we talk with Gail about family ministry and family support, the importance of intergenerationa…

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