Best The Final Draught Podcasts (2024)

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, Part 102: The Sermon on the Mount, Cure of a Paralytic, Jairus and His Daugher, Cure of a Woman Afflicted with an Issue of Blood, Of Two Blind Men, a Pharisee 22:39

5h ago22:39

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Parts 11: The Sermon on the Mount, Cure of a Paralytic and 12: Jairus and His Daugher, Cure of a Woman Afflicted with an Issue of Blood, Of Two Blind Men, a PhariseeBy Peter

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A Special Request 1:01

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Send us a Text Message. Hi Everyone, This is your host, Peter, with a brief request to help me out with some of the costs for maintaining the Blessed Emmerich website and podcast. Since launch in October of 2022, the podcast has had close to 20,000 downloads, with 25% of them coming from outside of the US. Clearly, there are many who are experienci…

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First Minister-in-Waiting 29:18

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Felicity Evans, James Williams and guests reflect on Eluned Morgan’s appointment as leader of Welsh Labour and First Minister-in-waiting and explore what it means for Welsh politics ahead of Senedd elections in 2026By BBC Radio Wales

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Anatomy of a Fall 31:44

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Felicity Evans and James Williams digest the fallout from Vaughan Gething’s resignation as First Minister in the company of his predecessor as Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford, the leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth and the Conservative MS for Brecon and Radnorshire James Evans. Former Welsh Government special adviser turned political consult…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 101: John the Baptist's Message to the Synagogue & The Miraculous Draught of Fishes 16:13

3h ago16:13

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 10: John the Baptist's Message to the Synagogue & The Miraculous Draught of FishesBy Peter

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 100: Jesus Instructs from His Barque, the Call of Matthew, Final Call of Peter, Andrew, James, John & Jesus Stills the Tempest on the Lake 19:59

7h ago19:59

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 8: Jesus Instructs from His Barque, the Call of Matthew and Part 9: Final Call of Peter, Andrew, James, John & Jesus Stills the Tempest on the LakeBy Peter

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118 Days Later... 16:38

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In this additional episode Felicity Evans and James Williams chew over the details of the First Minister's resignation. They are joined by BBC Wales' Welsh Affairs Editor Vaughan Roderick to dissect the decision and discuss what's next for Welsh Labour as the search for a new leader starts again.By BBC Radio Wales

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 99: Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue of Capharnaum, Heals Two Lepers & Resurrection of the Daughter of Jairus, Chief of the Synagogue 16:31

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 6: Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue of Capharnaum, Heals Two Lepers & Part 7: Resurrection of the Daughter of Jairus, Chief of the SynagogueBy Peter

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Winners and Losers 34:01

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Felicity Evans and James Williams analyse the General Election results in Wales with newly-elected Labour MP Kanishka Narayan, returning Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake and defeated Conservative MP Fay Jones. Ruth Mosalski, WalesOnline's political editor, is also on hand to discuss the fall-out from former minister Hannah Blythyn's personal statement to th…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 98: Jesus Leaves Mageddo, Cure of a Leper 12:37

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Send us a Text Message. Apologies for the delay in the podcast posting - ran into COVID round #2.... Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 5: Jesus Leaves Mageddo, Cure of a LeperBy Peter

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A First Rough Draught of History 20:03

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Felicity Evans and James Williams offer their snap analysis of the General Election results in WalesBy BBC Radio Wales

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The Final Furlong 39:08

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With the finishing line in sight, Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis, BBC Scotland's Phil Sim, Sky News' Darren McCaffrey and Dr Jac Larner of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre to look back at the General Election campaign so far and pick out the key battlegrounds and trends to watch o…

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Taxing Issues 43:32

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by Guto Ifan from Cardiff University's Wales Fiscal Analysis programme to dig into what the Labour and Conservative manifesto commitments on tax and spending might mean for Wales in terms of funding and public services. Plus BBC Wales health correspondent Owain Clarke reflects on the role the NHS in Wale…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 97: Raising of the Youth of Naim From the Dead & Jesus in Mageddo, John's Disciples 25:04

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 3: Raising of the Youth of Naim From the Dead & Part 4: Jesus in Mageddo, John's DisciplesBy Peter

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Up for Debate 44:48

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With just two weeks to go until polling day, Felicity Evans and Nick Servini are joined by James Griffiths of the British Election Study and BBC Wales Westminster correspondent Shelley Phelps to examine the prospects of the Liberal Democrat and Reform parties in Wales in the General Election. Plus, live TV election debates can make or break a candi…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 96:Cornelius the Centurion & Miraculous Cures Wrought by Jesus, His Reasons for Teaching In Parables 18:16

27d ago18:16

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Send us a Text Message. Preaching and Miracles in and around Capharnaum, Part 1: Cornelius the Centurion & Miraculous Cures Wrought by Jesus, His Reasons for Teaching In ParablesBy Peter

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 95: Jesus Teaches in Gabara, Magdalen's First Conversion, The Mount of Instruction near Gabara 27:12

1M ago27:12

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen, Part 11: Jesus Teaches in Gabara, Magdalen's First Conversion, The Mount of Instruction near GabaraBy Peter

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Manifold Manifestos 33:52

2M ago33:52

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As a week of manifesto launches draws to a close, Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by political pundits Lauren McEvatt, Matthew Hexter and Nerys Evans to pick over the different party offerings - and what they mean for WalesBy BBC Radio Wales

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 94: Jesus Goes to Giskala the Birthplace of St. Paul & Cure of the Son of a Pagan Officer 11:20

2M ago11:20

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen, Part 10: Jesus Goes to Giskala the Birthplace of St. Paul & Cure of the Son of a Pagan OfficerBy Peter

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Proceeding with No Confidence 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis to discuss where the vote of no confidence in the First Minister leaves Vaughan Gething. Polling expert Dr Jac Larner helps crunch the FM's latest numbers and also puts the plethora of recent general election opinion polls in context…

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The Most Holy Rosary: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious - with excerpts from Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich and Venerable Mary of Agreda 2:28:53

2M ago2:28:53

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Send us a Text Message. This is a full recitation of Our Lady's Rosary, complete with all four Mysteries and excerpts from the visions of Blessed Emmerich. For myself and others that participated in the first reading of the full set, we find that there is something truly special about the experience of spending all four Mysteries with the Holy Fami…

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That's a Wrap on Week One 45:05

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It's been a week since the July 4th General Election was called. Fliss and James mop up the details of campaign trails with Political Editor Gareth Lewis in Monmouth following a visit from Keir Starmer. They also catch up with Political Correspondent Cemlyn Davies following Plaid Cymru's campaign launch in Bangor. Also joining them is the Associate…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, Part 93: Jesus in Abez and Dabereth on Thabor & Saul and the Witch of Endor & The Pagan Cyrinus of Cyprus 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. , Part 9: Jesus in Abez and Dabereth on Thabor & Saul and the Witch of Endor & The Pagan Cyrinus of CyprusBy Peter

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"And they're off..." 22:47

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Following the surprise announcement of a General Election on July 4, James Williams is joined by BBC Wales Westminster reporters Catrin Haf Jones and Shelley Phelps to map out the contours of the campaign that lies ahead.By BBC Radio Wales

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In the Firing Line 41:58

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by colleague Cemlyn Davies to discuss the fall-out from Vaughan Gething's sacking of one of his ministerial team for leaking to the media - an allegation the former minister for social partnership Hannah Blythyn denies. Luke Young of Citizens Advice Cymru laments the decision to delay council tax reforms…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 92: Jesus Goes from Dothan to Endor. Cure of a Pagan Boy 9:32

3M ago9:32

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 8: Jesus Goes from Dothan to Endor. Cure of a Pagan BoyBy Peter

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Presiding Presence 44:58

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At the end of a week that saw both the 25th anniversary of the first elections to Cardiff Bay and legislation passed to reform the Senedd, James Williams and Felicity Evans join the Presiding Officer Elin Jones MS in the Siambr to reflect on the devolution journey to date and what the future holds - for both her and the institution.…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 91: Jesus in Iscariot and Dothan. Cure of Issachar 22:25

3M ago22:25

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 7: Jesus in Iscariot and Dothan. Cure of IssacharBy Peter

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Deletions and Donations 17:48

3M ago17:48

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James Williams and Daniel Davies digest another week of difficult headlines for the new First MinisterBy BBC Radio Wales

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 90: Sermon on the Mountain Near Meroz & The Daughters of Lais 10:46

3M ago10:46

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 6: Sermon on the Mountain Near Meroz & The Daughters of LaisBy Peter

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Running into Opposition 36:40

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis to sweep up as the dust settles on two opposition debates in the Senedd seeking to address the continuing controversy around a £200,000 donation to Vaughan Gething's Labour leadership campaign from a man twice convicted of environmental offences…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 89: Jesus Teaches in Meroz and Receives Judas Iscariot to the Number of His Disciples & Ancestry and Character of Judas Iscariot 16:57

3M ago16:57

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 5: Jesus Teaches in Meroz and Receives Judas Iscariot to the Number of His Disciples & Ancestry and Character of Judas IscariotBy Peter

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Tata Steel, 20mph and campaign donation controversy 36:22

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Felicity Evans and David Deans discuss the latest developments in Tata Steel's plans to close both its blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant before talking to Andrew Morgan, leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, about how councils view the recently announced changes to the implementation of the Welsh Government's default 20mph policy.…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 88: Jesus Leaves Aruma and Goes to Thanath-Silo and Aser-Machmethat 21:03

3M ago21:03

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 4: Jesus Leaves Aruma and Goes to Thanath-Silo and Aser-MachmethatBy Peter

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Making Histories 39:36

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With the Senedd back in session after the Easter recess, the new First Minister Vaughan Gething can now properly get down to business. Following a debut appearance at FMQs and a statement on "delivering Wales' priorities", Felicity Evans and James Williams explore what the past week in Cardiff Bay reveals about Mr Gething's approach to his new role…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 87: Jesus in Ophra, Salem, and Aruma 21:11

3M ago21:11

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 3: Jesus in Ophra, Salem, and ArumaBy Peter

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 86: Jesus in Akrabis, Silo, and Korea 15:21

4M ago15:21

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 2: Jesus in Akrabis, Silo, and KoreaBy Peter

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"The doctor will see you now..." 33:09

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Felicity Evans and James Williams examine the news that hospital doctors are pausing strike action for further pay talks with the Welsh Government with BBC Wales health correspondent Owain Clarke. And with three weeks to go until elections for Police and Crime Commissioners to the four Welsh forces, former deputy PCC Sophie Howe explains what the j…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 85: Jesus in Ennon and Socoth, Mary of Suphan, Conversion of an Adulteress 23:57

4M ago23:57

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Send us a Text Message. From Feast of Tabernacles to Conversion of Magdalen. Part 1: Jesus in Ennon and Socoth, Mary of Suphan, Conversion of an AdulteressBy Peter

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 84: Jesus in Dion and Jogbeha 19:40

4M ago19:40

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus Teaching in Genesareth & Banks of Jordan: Part 19: Jesus in Dion and JogbehaBy Peter

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First Readings 47:03

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by politicians past and present for a book club special. Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant discusses his latest work of history, "James and John: A True Story of Prejudice and Murder". Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell's pick is the epic historical fantasy "Babel" by R F Kuang. And the former Conservative AM Suzy Da…

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Good Friday Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful 1:46:38

4M ago1:46:38

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Send us a Text Message. A recitation of the most holy Rosary with excerpts from Blessed Emmerich on the Joyful, Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries. Come and share in the Mysteries of key points in Christs Life & Passion. The Glorious Mysteries can be found here: Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 60: The Glorious Mysteries (buzzsprout.com)…

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 83: Jesus in Abila and Gadara 24:08

4M ago24:08

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus Teaching in Genesareth & Banks of Jordan: Part 18: Jesus in Abila and GadaraBy Peter

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 82: Jesus in Betharamphtha-Julias, Abigail the Repudiated Wife of Philip the Tetrarch 14:35

4M ago14:35

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus Teaching in Genesareth & Banks of Jordan: Part 17: Jesus in Betharamphtha-Julias, Abigail the Repudiated Wife of Philip the TetrarchBy Peter

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Good Friday 3/29 Rosary Invitation 0:39

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Send us a Text Message. Invitation to a special Good Friday Rosary For those who feel called to participate, I will be hosting a special Rosary via Zoom on Good Friday, 3/29 @ 10:15 am Eastern Standard Time in the US. The Rosary will cover the Joyful, Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries with excerpts from Blessed Emmerich’s visions and complete shortl…

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New First Minister, new direction? 34:47

4M ago34:47

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis and Jo Kiernan, special adviser to former First Minister Carwyn Jones, to look back at Vaughan Gething's successful campaign to succeed Mark Drakeford and explore what to expect from the new man at the very top of Welsh politics…

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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Wales 57:54

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As its hearings in Cardiff conclude, Felicity Evans takes a deep dive into the evidence presented to the Welsh module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in the company of BBC Wales health correspondent Owain Clarke and WalesOnline's Welsh affairs editor Will HaywardBy BBC Radio Wales

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 81: Jesus Leaves Ramoth and Goes to Arga, Azo and Ephron 22:05

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus Teaching in Genesareth & Banks of Jordan: Part 16: Jesus Leaves Ramoth and Goes to Arga, Azo and EphronBy Peter

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"I commend this statement to the House..." 34:28

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Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales business correspondent Huw Thomas and Steffan Evans, director of policy at the Bevan Foundation, to sift through the details of the Chancellor's Budget and examine what they mean for WalesBy BBC Radio Wales

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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 80: Jesus in Ramoth-Galaad 23:06

5M ago23:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus Teaching in Genesareth & Banks of Jordan: Part 15: Jesus in Ramoth-GalaadBy Peter

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