Join Reverend Ben Cooper from Elim Swanley on a spiritual journey through life's profound questions, offering wisdom, insight, and a touch of humour in every episode. "Embarking on a soul-enriching voyage through the Bible's timeless wisdom and the Christian journey, with a diverse array of inspiring guests, Join us as we explore faith, life, and hope.
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Join Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck here at #ChristianStraightTalk, where they embark on an enlightening journey through Christianity's path and uncover the profound wisdom of following Jesus Christ, as revealed in the pages of the Bible. Get ready for candid and hard hitting conversations that bring faith to life."
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a b ...
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30 Minutes of Prayer - Passover Table - (#671 - Elim)
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Thank you for joining Alex and myself as we sit around the Passover table and pray about life’s issues, as we explore the word of God together, will you break bread with us and take the cup, as we remember that Christ gave his life for us. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers
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Anchor Man with guest Krishnan Guru-Murthy
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In this episode, Cally talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about politicians, fame, Strictly, dads, kids, Oxford, regrets, career changes, interviewing Jimmy Saville, weight loss and daring to dream. Instagram: @krishgm Twitter: @krishgm Krishnan interviewing Jimmy Saville Cally’s Namaste Motherf**king Auddy interview More about Cally Instagram: @callybe…
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#CST - It’s Not A 50-50 Partnership - Part 2 - (#CST154)
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That’s it we’re in part two, strip back of all flesh it’s got to be 100% Jesus, there is no other way. Don’t waste any more time giving yourself to the system of the world. Give everything you have to Christ. God is calling you don’t waste another second of your life. Don’t waste another heartbeat for the world. Biblical reference - 1 peter 1 v13-1…
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#CST - It’s Not A 50-50 Partnership - Part 1 - (#CST153
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Ben and Simon jump on the mics get straight into the scripture exploring what God has to say, It’s simple today. It really is. It has to be 100% Jesus, This has to be the only way for such a time as this complete surrender to the scripture allowing God to take charge, how does that make you feel? Does that frighten you, does that excite you or does…
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#CST - It’s Not A 50-50 Partnership - Part 2 - (#CST154)
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That’s it we’re in part two, strip back of all flesh it’s got to be 100% Jesus, there is no other way. Don’t waste any more time giving yourself to the system of the world. Give everything you have to Christ. God is calling you don’t waste another second of your life. Don’t waste another heartbeat for the world. Biblical reference - 1 peter 1 v13-1…
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#CST - It’s Not A 50-50 Partnership - Part 1 - (#CST153)
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Ben and Simon jump on the mics get straight into the scripture exploring what God has to say, It’s simple today. It really is. It has to be 100% Jesus, This has to be the only way for such a time as this complete surrender to the scripture allowing God to take charge, how does that make you feel? Does that frighten you, does that excite you or does…
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Coffee & Prayer - The Lord Is Good - (#670 - Elim)
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As you join us for this podcast we are in Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. God has an amazing plan for your life. Never give up. Continue to follow Jesus Christ you may feel that you’re in a valley and there seems to be no way forward, but there is a way and his name is Jesus. Biblical reference - psalm 23 Support the show…
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Thank you for joining Reverend Ben Cooper as we go to the gospel of John chapter 14 verse one do not let your hearts be troubled trust in God trust also in me, As the scripture says, do not let your heart be troubled give everything over to Jesus at the cross of Calvary. Grab yourself a coffee or a tea sit back and let God speak through his word. B…
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - To be Bold (#15 Courage)
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck take to the mics to discuss the last topic in the series of Courage which is The Courage to be Bold. We are on Apple Music, Amazon Music, I Heart Radio, Buzzsprout, Spotify, and multiple other Podcast platforms - you will find us under the title Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast. Support the show…
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - To be Bold (#15 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper take to the mics to discuss the last topic in the series of Courage which is The Courage to be Bold. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - Encouragement (#14 Courage)
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck take to the mics to discuss the next topic in the series of Courage which is encouragement - When was the last time anyone encouraged you? And when was the last time you encouraged? Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - Encouragement (#14 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper take to the mics to discuss the next topic in the series of Courage which is encouragement - When was the last time anyone encouraged you? And when was the last time you encouraged? Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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As we pray through life’s daily issues, i just need to remind myself and understand that there is power in prayer, a simple conversation to God, Thank you for joining us for this podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper always remember prayer is the key. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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That’s Life with guests Esther Rantzen & Rebecca Wilcox
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In this episode, Cally's guests are Esther Rantzen and her daughter Rebecca Wilcox on mums, daughters, fame, families, assisted dying, campaigning, Gogglebox, elocution, loneliness, philanthropy and legacy. Instagram: @soverybecca Childline Silverline Campaign for Dignity in Dying BBC Morning Live More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Tw…
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#CST - We Can’t Do This Alone - Part 2 - (#CST152)
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Simon and Ben are back in for the second part of this podcast. We can’t do this alone. What more can we say? Grab yourself a tea or a coffee? Sit back. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#CST - We Can’t Do This Alone - Part 2 - (#CST152)
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Simon and Ben are back in for the second part of this podcast. We can’t do this alone. What more can we say? Grab yourself a tea or a coffee? Sit back. Support the showBy Simon & Ben
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#CST - We Can’t Do This Alone - Part 1 - (#CST151)
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The title says it all, thank you for joining Ben and Simon in part one explore the scripture we can’t be alone Ranger, we need to make sure that Christ is centre and we are not fighting the battles on our own. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#CST - We Can’t Do This Alone - Part 1 - (#CST151)
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The title says it all, thank you for joining Ben and Simon in part one explore the scripture we can’t be alone Ranger, we need to make sure that Christ is centre and we are not fighting the battles on our own. Support the showBy Simon & Ben
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Thank you for joining us for coffee and prayer as we explore the word of God together as we pray and seek God’s face for healing and miracles. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers
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Thank you for joining us this evening for his podcast as we look into the scripture how Christ was chosen before the beginning of the world to be the saviour of humanity how the scripture tells us very clearly. Biblical reference 1 Peter 1v20 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#13 Courage) to handle the consequence of sin
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck talk about the next episode in the series of Courage and this week it's to handle the consequence of sin. We are on Apple Music, Amazon Music, I Heart Radio, Buzzsprout, Spotify, and multiple other Podcast platforms - you will find us under the title Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast. Support the show…
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - handle the consequence of sin (#13 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper talk about the next episode in the series of Courage and this week it's to handle the consequence of sin. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#12 Courage) To walk in the fire
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck talk about the next episode in the series of Courage and this week it's to walk in the Fire. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - To walk in the Fire (#12 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck & Reverend Ben Cooper, #Christian Straight Talk about the next episode in the series of Courage - The Courage to Walk in the Fire Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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As we pray through life’s daily issues, i just need to remind myself and understand that there is power in prayer, a simple conversation to God, Thank you for joining us for this podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper always remember prayer is the key. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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#CST - It’s Not About You - Part 2 - (#CST150)
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Welcome to part two as we get straight back in and come to a clear understanding that it’s not about me, it’s about what God can do for me the power of the scripture in our lives, sometimes that can be very difficult to understand God first. Biblical reference 2 Peter 3:18 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#CST - It’s Not About You - Part 2 - (#CST150)
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Welcome to part two as we get straight back in and come to a clear understanding that it’s not about me, it’s about what God can do for me the power of the scripture in our lives, sometimes that can be very difficult to understand God first. Biblical reference 2 Peter 3:18 Support the showBy Simon & Ben
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Re-Coll: Colin Murray from Series One
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In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to radio and television presenter Colin Murray about communities, red carpets, late night radio, Will Smith, sport, music, fame, Ronnie Wood, how to get a good interview, Adele, curb your enthusiasm, snooker, Jimmy White, secrets, the BBC and social media. Watch Colin not wade into debat…
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#CST - It’s Not About You - Part 1 - (#CST149)
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Join Simon and Ben as they dive straight into the word of God and come to realise that the scripture is not about us taking the glory but it’s all for God Biblical reference 2 Peter 3:18 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#CST - It’s Not About You - Part 1 - (#CST149)
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Join Simon and Ben as they dive straight into the word of God and come to realise that the scripture is not about us taking the glory but it’s all for God Biblical reference 2 Peter 3:18 Support the showBy Simon & Ben
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Thank you for joining us for coffee and prayer as we explore the word of God together as we pray and seek God’s face for healing and miracles. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers
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Monday evening Bible study - (#663 - Elim)
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Join Reverend Ben Cooper for this Bible study as we explore what God has for us within the scripture. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#11 Courage) To Overcome
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Reverend Ben Cooper & Simon Pinchbeck, #Christian Straight Talk about the next episode in the series of Courage - The Courage to Overcome. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage - To Overcome (#11 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck & Reverend Ben Cooper, #Christian Straight Talk about the next episode in the series of Courage - The Courage to Overcome. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#10 - Courage) to make Wise Decisions
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Reverend Ben Cooper & Simon Pinchbeck, #Christian Straight Talk about the next episode in the series of Courage - The Courage to make wise decisions. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#Christian Straight Talk - Courage to make Wise Decisions (#10 Courage)
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Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper, #Christian Straight Talk about the next episode in the series of Courage - The Courage to make wise decisions. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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As we pray through life’s daily issues, i just need to remind myself and understand that there is power in prayer, a simple conversation to God, Thank you for joining us for this podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper always remember prayer is the key. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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#CST - Turn Your Wounds Into Scars - Part 2 - (#CST148)
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Part two of a very powerful Holy Spirit filled podcast with Simon and Ben are our historical wounds susceptible to sepsis, wounds that continue to fester and do not heal can cause physical and emotional pain as the scripture says - Jesus took everything upon him, the Bible says by the wounds of Jesus we are healed, Yet again the cross does it all? …
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#CST - Turn Your Wounds Into Scars - Part 2 - (#CST148)
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Part two of a very powerful Holy Spirit filled podcast with Simon and Ben are our historical wounds susceptible to sepsis, wounds that continue to fester and do not heal can cause physical and emotional pain as the scripture says - Jesus took everything upon him, the Bible says by the wounds of Jesus we are healed, Yet again the cross does it all? …
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Throwback Thursday Murder Club: Richard Osman from Series One
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In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, Cally talks with TV producer, presenter of Pointless and House of Games and now best-selling author, Richard Osman about: intelligence, Boris Johnson, turning 50, being stared at, middle life crises, stereotypes, belonging, Twitter, fathers, mothers, gender, testosterone, toilet seat weeing, vulnera…
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#CST - Turn Your Wounds Into Scars - Part 1 - (#CST147)
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Ben and Simon Rex exploring what it’s like to have open is of past emotions we cannot allow them to fester and to turn into poison, do you need healing? Do you need freedom? Are your historical wounds still wide open? Biblical reference - Psalm 147 v3 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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#CST - Turn Your Wounds Into Scars - Part 1 - (#CST147)
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Ben and Simon Rex exploring what it’s like to have open is of past emotions we cannot allow them to fester and to turn into poison, do you need healing? Do you need freedom? Are your historical wounds still wide open? Biblical reference - Psalm 147 v3 Support the showBy Simon & Ben
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Coffee & Prayer - No Separation - (#661 - Elim)
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The Bible tells us that we are not separated from the love of God through Christ Jesus, there is nothing in this world that can separate us from God’s love, join us for this podcast as we explore and find out that it is impossible through human understanding, Completely impossible through any realms to be separated from God’s love. Biblical referen…
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Persecuted Church - The Underground Church - (#660 - Elim)
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Thank you for joining us as we explore the underground church and the persecuted church with Sandra Robson and Reverend Ben Cooper recapping on the stories regarding prisoners of faith, looking at Bangladesh, Pakistan. Biblical reference - Luke c4 v18 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Sandra Robson
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What a simple podcast coming from the book of Psalms 40 - I waited patiently for the Lord he turned to many heard my cry, the word of God will carry you, Jesus Christ will set you free but just sometimes it’s extremely painful waiting for Gods reply, give me patience God Biblical reference - palms 40 Support the show…
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Reverend Benjamin Cooper talking with Simon Pinchbeck, former Police Officer to Criminal talking about hope. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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Reverend Benjamin Cooper talking with Simon Pinchbeck, former Police Officer to Criminal talking about hope. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#7 - Courage) - Being Patient
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck take to the mics to talk about the 7th part in the series of Courage and this week they talk about the Courage to be Patient. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck
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