Best Saints Unscripted Podcasts (2023)

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I met a cowboy on an airplane and my life changed | Michelle's Story 26:46

16h ago26:46

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Michelle's story is one of our favorite stories. Michelle had a great interest in spirituality and religion. She moved to Idaho to learn more about religion and quickly ran into lots of information about Mormons (known as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Fast forward a little while and Michelle found herself on an airpla…

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E357 A Millennial Pause and a Scythe Tsunami 2:22:19

6m ago2:22:19

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Welcome to episode 357 where we're definitely not threatened by all of Em's healthy developments... This week Em takes us on another 101 deep dive, this time into the world of psychopomps, specifically the lore of the Grim Reaper. Then Christine covers the mind-bending tale of the disappearance of Steven Kubacki. And is it really just all about the…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Steak, Egg and Strip 55:32

2h ago55:32

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08.12.23 Pt 2 - Gareth and Ben get into the Robbie Williams documentary, and what a megastar Robbie was in his time. Grant Renecle (aka ‘Clean Cut Skolly’) jumps on and tells us why Joburg is one of the best places in the world, as well as his impact on South African satire. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Beer and Bad Decisions 56:02

3h ago56:02

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08.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has had enough of the modern take on language, after an entire week of learning new slang. Ben discovers the latest AI trend, and Sims is curious whether a rugby game is a decent first date. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Lessons from Past Heroes 1:00:26

3h ago1:00:26

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07.12.23 Pt 2 - Phumlani Majozi is in studio to discuss his new book, ‘Lessons from Past Heroes’. The team gets into the current issues that haunt South Africa, as well as Phumlani’s stance on the 2024 elections. Is a multi-party approach the most practical idea moving forward, or should the public take a solid stand with one party in mind? www.cli…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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It’s Good to be The King 56:57

4h ago56:57

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07.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth joins us live from Cape Town, Phumi comments on Fikile Mbalula’s press conference last night, and we get another slang acronym lesson… IYKYK. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Love and War 1:27:14

2d ago1:27:14

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06.12.23 Pt 2 - Luai Ahmed is an outspoken Swedish journalist, who grew up in Yemen with a passion for seeking the truth. Join Gareth and Luai in conversation on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Luai’s life in Yemen, and his change in belief systems. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Lotion Police 55:34

4h ago55:34

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06.12.23 Pt 1 - Producer Ryan is feeling proud of himself after meeting Tyla at her album announcement party last week. Lebang talks about her upcoming weekend seeing Kendrick Lamar, and Gareth has some issues with a former Tesla employee whistleblower. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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What is a LDS priesthood blessing? | with Spencer 12:09

3d ago12:09

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Have you ever had questions about LDS priesthood blessings? How does someone with priesthood authority give a blessing? How does a priesthood holder know what to say when giving a blessing? Spencer joins us today to share some powerful findings about priesthood blessings. Spencer conducted over 100 interviews with men who have given priesthood bles…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Saints vs Sinners 57:36

12h ago57:36

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05.12.23 Pt 2 - A new weekly feature - Democracy 101 kicks off, and Deputy CEO of the IEC, Masego Sheburi is our first guest. Gareth and Bakh’abantu get into the meaning of democracy and pick Masego’s brain about the upcoming election process, including registration, local and international voting regulations, special votes, and more. www.cliffcent…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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COP Out 1:01:59

3h ago1:01:59

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05.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Bakh’abantu rant about the COP28 Climate Conference, after the CEO turned on activists. Fikile Mbalula is the next target after the Sheriff of the Court arrived at Luthuli House to claim ANC assets… and he was nowhere to be seen. The EFF has the perfect Christmas gift for your fellow cadres, and JJ Cornish joins for Afric…

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Only Good Things 51:33

6d ago51:33

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04.12.23 Pt 2 - Bakh’abantu rants about Trevor Noah’s recent accolade, Leigh-Ann can’t understand the amount of time people put into their Instagram bios, and Brent Lindeque jumps on to tell us about his new book coming out next week. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Stop the Cap 1:01:38

1d ago1:01:38

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04.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has a rant about who the people are putting in political office, Bakh’abantu has some fun facts about obese people, and Leigh-Ann jumps in on some new slang. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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E356 Spam Artists and Interplanetary Gossip 2:38:30

4h ago2:38:30

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It's episode 356 and on Wednesdays we get the middle finger by text message! Tune in this week for some prank call talk as well as some creepy stories. First Em brings us a 101 class on mirrors - are they both an entrance and a dead end at the same time? Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and mysterious case of Darlie Routier. And for our next…

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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Try not to laugh challenge | Dad Jokes edition 10:18

39m ago10:18

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*originally posted on YouTube near Father's Day* We LOVE the good dads in our lives! We are grateful for Father’s Day each year which gives us extra reason to celebrate the father figures in our lives. In this episode, we celebrate dads by sharing our favorite “dad jokes.” Each host shares a joke to the other host in hopes of generating a good ol’ …

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Listener Stories: Vol. 86 1:07:20

7m ago1:07:20

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Christmas time is here and we're ghosts of the Victorian, dust-bowl children in the tintype photos mysteriously mailed to Christine! Put on a crackling fire (or crackling fireplace video) and settle in for some holiday surprises because we've got some doozies. First up, Eva gives Christine the gift of reading the first three stories that shed some …

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Brand the Bajaj 55:41

6d ago55:41

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01.12.23 Pt 2 - Gareth is considering a new mascot for cliffcentral.com. It’s small, agile and will get lots of looks on the road. Cathrine Versveld drops by for a few rants about life with 5 children, school moms WhatsApp groups and more. George Mienie says goodbye for the year, before heading out to Dubai next week. www.cliffcentral.com…

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Ozone for Cats 1:00:31

7d ago1:00:31

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01.12.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe’s start to Dezemba is not so great after a break-in at her house yesterday. Gareth is delighted to hear thousands of people have unsubscribed from Disney+ after hearing what Elon Musk had to say about advertisers, and it’s Ben’s birthday tomorrow. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

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ESG vs Capitalism 32:18

1h ago32:18

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Marlo Oaks, Utah State Treasurer and an expert on ESG, just addressed the House Ways and Means Committee. He shows how ESG is the greatest threat facing our economic system today. "ESG and capitalism are incompatible." ESG, he says, is a tool used by those who are trying to fight capitalism and their primary leverage is a self-created climate chang…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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The Owner's Manual 1:03:10

9d ago1:03:10

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30.11.23 Pt 2 - Kanthan Pillay has written a book called 'How to Fix South Africa: An Owner's Manual' - he launches it with a live audience at a special CliffCentral event. The team tackle simple solutions to complex problems, social grants, taxation, the NHI and more. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Generational Nepotism 57:28

1d ago57:28

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30.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi are out of the studio today, and have a lot on their minds. Gareth goes off about Elon Musk’s message to advertisers, and Phumi reports on an employee who blew $18,000 on a Birkin bag. Dr Mark then joins to discuss skincare in summer. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Adapt, Build and Overcome 51:55

6d ago51:55

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29.11.23 Pt 2 - South African born British soldier Jaco van Gass had a life-changing experience in Afghanistan, where he almost died and lost his left arm. He has since gone on to climb mountains, win cycling competitions, and help other people to rebuild their lives. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Joburg Dezemba 1:00:15

6d ago1:00:15

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29.11.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is here to tell you why you should spend your ‘Dezemba’ in Joburg. Producer Ryan wants to know if you’re attending your high school reunion, and Gareth is curious who the team would want to talk to, spend time with, or have as a life partner. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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Evolution Is NOT Evil 16:58

22h ago16:58

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We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge and insight of Heath Odgen on our show today as he discusses the importace of embracing science as faithful members of the LDS Church (otherwise kwown as the Mormon Church). Heath discusses his interest in evolution and how he reconciles evolution and the theory of Adam and Eve. The theory of evolution d…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Parole Problems 59:34

7d ago59:34

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28.11.23 Pt 2 - Tensions are high after the news of Oscar Pistorius’ pending release after serving 9 years in prison. We are joined by Dr Gérard Labuschagne, who is a Clinical Psychologist, Criminologist, and an Advocate of the High Court, to discuss his case, the parole process, and the motive behind it… as well as some insight into the people on …

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Bad Blood 58:12

11d ago58:12

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28.11.23 Pt 1 - Producer Ryan has Gareth fired up over Taylor Swift. Gareth geeks out over the new Napoleon movie… and Bakh’abantu expresses his opinion about the New Zealand government recalling the banned smoking law. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Losing Luthuli House 51:35

11d ago51:35

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27.11.23 Pt 2 - Luthuli House has some new tenants after the ANC struggles to repay their debt, and Leigh-Ann is drunk again, informing us about a new scam going on in China. Thami Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur living in the USA, joins the show to share his success story. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Goodnight Sleepytime 58:55

3d ago58:55

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27.11.23 Pt 1 - Mosquitos have launched an attack on Bakh’abantu, and Gareth is triggered after the recent heatwave. Eskom is changing their logo, but not their attitude… and the team get into the after-effects of Black Friday in South Africa. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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E355 Ghouls, Gays, Theys and Cottage Core Lesbian Hauntings 2:07:48

12d ago2:07:48

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Do gay people attract poltergeists? It's episode 355 and Em is taking us to a haunted U.K. theme park, Alton Towers, that just might be tied to a cottage-core lesbian couple. Take us to the haunted gift shop! Then Christine re-visits the Amityville Horror House to deep dive into the true crime and murder sides of the case. And, weigh in: do you nee…

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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Was Joseph Smith actually a polygamist?? | with Brian Hales 46:09

14d ago46:09

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For many decades, there has been speculation that Joseph Smith (first prophet of the LDS Church) did not practice polygamy. The speculation has ebbed and flowed over the years, though the conspiracy has picked up steam more recently. LDS scholar and friend of Saints Unscripted, Brian Hales, agreed to address the controversy on today’s episode. Bria…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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A Truly Cyril Experience 1:05:35

12d ago1:05:35

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24.11.23 Pt 2 - Social media sensation Themba Robin joins Ben and Gareth on the show to catch up on his life from the past year… from hosting quiz nights to making headlines for controversial skits. Gareth is curious about monetization in content - especially after occasionally taking cheap shots at politicians, and George jumps on with a brand new…

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The New Man Cave 56:27

14d ago56:27

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24.11.23 Pt 1 - Ben tells us why Black Friday is the perfect reflection on us as humans. Get the lowdown on the sport for the weekend, and finally… a list where South Africa doesn’t look bad! Do you have a urinal in your bathroom? www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Thabo Bester Uncovered 56:22

6d ago56:22

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23.11.23 Pt 2 - Gareth and Phumi are joined in studio by GroundUp duo, Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn - the journalists who first broke the Thabo Bester’s fake death story. Together they have released a book about the real-life crime drama that has South Africans glued to the news. Plus, some valuable information about who funds South African poli…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Matters of Manipulation 21:40

14d ago21:40

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23.11.23 Pt 1 - The team have a late start due to an unexpected power failure, but better late than never! They delve into the craziness at Open AI, how ‘bean counters’ are ruining the world and more. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

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Jew and Palestinian - Is This A Land Dispute Or A Holy War? 1:31:36

7d ago1:31:36

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Scripture Notes - https://www.scripturenotes.com Jason Olson, a Jewish convert, and Jabra Ghneim, a Palestinian convert, discuss from their own backgrounds and perspectives the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. How much of this conflict is a land dispute and how much of this is a religious/ideological war? What exactly is Zionism? What is…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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Shaping Post-Apartheid Politics 40:39

16d ago40:39

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22.11.23 Pt 2 - Tony Leon, a pivotal figure in South African post-apartheid politics, joins Gareth for an in-depth conversation examining South Africa's potential trajectories. They explore the evolving landscape of coalitions, while analyzing the country's gradual decline over the years. www.cliffcentral.com…

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Bad Parenting 56:58

14d ago56:58

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22.11.23 Pt 1 - Should restaurants charge parents for “bad parenting”? Lebang shares how her scammer is back online with the same scam she got her with. Plus, some tips on how to navigate Black Friday. www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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Crime family, prison, and joining the LDS Church | with Derek Galanis 23:36

18d ago23:36

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Derek and Denise Galanis join us on Saints Unscripted to talk about Derek's conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Derek grew up in a family of crime. Prison and crime were natural parts of his formative years. Derek was convicted in 2001 and then again in 2016 for fraud. Derek talks about reconnecting with Denise, someone he had known earlier i…

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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

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Political Neutrality, The Church's Statement, and BYU 1:09:45

16d ago1:09:45

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Fathom The Good - https://www.fathomthegood.com "The intersection of politics and religion is morality and is inevitable". - Should we be engaged in the Culture War? - We are living under a new sexual constitution - The Radicalism of the '60s and '70s is child's play compared to today. - "How can you say it hasn't happened?" The radical change in A…

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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You Got Markled! 49:55

18d ago49:55

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21.11.23 Pt 2 - Longtime friend of the show, Jen Su joins us for a catch-up to reveal the celebs she's recently been hanging out with. She also delves into her lesser-known personal life story, including almost losing her son. Plus, the one celebrity she still wants to interview. www.cliffcentral.com…

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Slaves to Fashion 56:48

18d ago56:48

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21.11.23 Pt 1 - How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? Bakh’abantu and Gareth are fascinated by a gross procedure called 'fecal microbiota transplantation.' And you won’t believe some of the weird things you can buy from an online shopping store! www.cliffcentral.comBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

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Interfaith Work With Latter-day Saints - Steven Pynnaker 36:20

17d ago36:20

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Steven and I discuss his interfaith work with Latter-day Saints. Why he does it. How do you keep relationships with so many people on the Evangelical and Latter-day Saint spectrum including faithful Latter-day saints and anti-Mormons. Website - www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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The Gareth Cliff Show

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The Golden Bachelor 54:47

19d ago54:47

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20.11.23 Pt 2 - The team gets into a thought-provoking discussion about euthanasia. In a bizarre turn of events, Snoop Dogg's weed-free life becomes a reality! Dr Fathima Patel and Dr James Mac Donald step in to dive into a vital conversation about World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week. www.cliffcentral.com…

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Cult Classic 58:14

16d ago58:14

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20.11.23 Pt 1 - The team isn't surprised by how South Africans 'blue-ticked' the return of Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and coach Rob Walter from the Cricket World Cup. An auction of Napoleon Bonaparte’s hat recently sold for almost R40m. Plus, the team engages in a quick, saliva-inducing 'Would You Rather' game. www.cliffcentral.com…

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E354 A Tarot Therapy Session and a Ghost Cat Pawty 1:43:14

17d ago1:43:14

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It's episode 354 and we're having the worst post-Halloween, Monday blues of the year (on a Wednesday)! But at least there's a ghost cat named Dennis in our future: This week Em is taking us to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, home of some lovely celebrations for Dennis the ghost cat and the animal rescues of Boise, despite the wild hauntings. Then Chris…

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Saints Unscripted Audio

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I promised God I would accept the truth if He led me | with Emma 28:34

22d ago28:34

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Emma Wood is a remarkable new convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! We had the great opportunity of hearing her conversion story. Growing up in Arizona, she knew about members of the LDS Church (otherwise known as the Mormon Church) but didn't have much interest in joining. She decided to go to school in Utah where she began l…

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