Best Chattanooga Works Podcasts (2026)

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Work in Progress: Building the Builder (Nehemiah 1:1-11) 42:58

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In Nehemiah 1, persistent prayer doesn’t begin with requests for change, but with honest confession. As Nehemiah intercedes for Jerusalem, he identifies fully with the sins of his people, acknowledging personal and communal failure before a holy God. This message explores why confession is not a detour in prayer, but a necessary doorway that aligns…

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Coffee & Geography Season 6 (COMING SOON): New Schedule and Features 1:46

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🌟 ANNOUNCING SEASON 6 OF COFFEE & GEOGRAPHY! ☕🗺️Mark your calendars—new episodes return February 7th, 2026!After a powerful Season 5 exploring climate action with incredible #ClimateAmbassadors, we’re thrilled to continue bringing you heartfelt conversations with inspiring people who live and breathe geography in all its forms.Join me as we:✨ Meet …

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Raising Raptors and Children with Abbey Krumrie from River Valley Raptors 37:01

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Abbey Krumrie from River Valley Raptors, an awesome organization in Wisconsin dedicated to not only educating their local community about raptors and their cool adaptations, but how to protect the habitats they liv…

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Work in Progress: Building the Builder (Nehemiah 1:1-4) 46:55

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In Nehemiah 1:1–4, we see a leader whose first response to brokenness is not action, but prayer that lingers. Nehemiah doesn’t rush past grief or seek quick solutions; he sits with the burden and returns to God again and again. His persistence in prayer reveals that God is shaping his heart long before He assigns him a task. Before the wall can ris…

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The Treaty of Bethlehem: Article III - Joy Fulfilled (Luke 2:25-35) 41:47

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In this week’s Advent message, we turn to the quiet but powerful story of Simeon, a man who spent his life waiting for God to keep a promise. When he finally holds the Christ Child in the temple, his waiting erupts into joy fulfilled—the deep gladness that comes when the King proves Himself faithful. Simeon shows us that joy isn’t about ideal circu…

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The Treaty of Bethlehem: Article II - The King’s Motive (Luke 2:1-7) 40:47

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While earthly kings issued decrees for power, heaven wrote a decree of love. Into straw and shadow came the King who would bring peace, not by force, but by sacrifice. The manger is God’s declaration that love moves first — love crosses the divide, love stoops low, love pays the cost. Here, wrapped in cloth, is the heart of God exposed: not distant…

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The Treaty of Bethlehem: Article 1 - The Peace Offer (Luke 2:8-20) 35:02

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Luke chapter 2 presents the opening lines of God’s peace treaty with a world that has long lived in opposition to its creator. Into the stillness of the night, God sends His messengers to announce the terms of peace that could never be earned. Drafted by the offended King Himself, this treaty is an offer of peace toward a people in rebellion. In th…

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Work in Progress: Desperate Times (Ezra 10:1-44) 40:15

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Ezra 10 pulls us into one of the most painful moments in Israel’s restoration story. After decades of exile, God brought His people home so they could walk in holiness again — but sin crept right back in. And suddenly Ezra is forced to lead the people through hard, heartbreaking decisions. This chapter reminds us that sometimes desperate times real…

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Finding Your Flippers as a Leader and Mom with Hallie Torre from the Aquarium of Niagara 55:38

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week, I talk to Hallie Torre, Curator of Marine Mammals and Birds at the Aquarium of Niagara. Hallie chats about life as a marine mammal trainer turned manager and mom of two—everything from working with seals and sea lions while p…

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Work In Progress: Unequally Yoked (Ezra 9:1-15) 42:20

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Ezra 9 opens with devastating news: after all God had done to restore His people, many of them — including leaders — had fallen back into the same sins that led their ancestors into exile. The very people God had rescued were already compromising their holiness. And when Ezra hears it, he doesn’t shrug, blame, or distance himself. He breaks. His re…

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Work in Progress: Safely Home (Ezra 8:1-36) 43:27

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The eighth chapter of Ezra reminds us that the journey of faith is never a solo mission. As God’s people set out for Jerusalem, the road ahead was long, dangerous, and uncertain—but they were never alone. God’s presence guided them, His hand protected them, and His people walked together in obedience and trust. Ezra didn’t rely on soldiers or human…

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“Baby Tonka” - When Our Kids Become Part of Our Zoo Community 44:20

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week, I talk to Wendy Boulger, a zookeeper from Zoo Knoxville. Her almost 11-month-old (at the time) daughter, Marcy, even joins us for the interview! Wendy and I touch base on a variety of topics - from the challenges of postpartu…

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Work in Progress: In Good Hands (Ezra 7:1-28) 38:17

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Ezra 7 marks a turning point in Israel’s story. The Temple was rebuilt, but now God sends Ezra to rebuild hearts through His Word. Scripture says again and again, “the hand of the Lord was upon him.” Ezra’s wisdom, courage, and success all flowed from God’s gracious hand at work in his life. His story reminds us that lasting impact doesn’t come fro…

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Work in Progress: A New Passover (Ezra 6:19-22) 30:13

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In Ezra 6, the people of God gather to celebrate Passover—a meal that reminded them of freedom, redemption, and the grace that brought them home. After years of exile, they weren’t just rebuilding a temple; they were remembering the God who rescues and restores. Today, as we share in the Lord’s Supper, we join that same story. The Passover pointed …

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Personal Lives Are Important with Kim Castrucci from the Brevard Zoo 1:06:52

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! In this episode, I talk with Kim Castrucci, Curator of Animals at the Brevard Zoo, about her journey to becoming an animal care leader — and how becoming a mom changed everything about the way she leads and lives. Kim and I talk a lot a…

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Work in Progress: Overflowing (Ezra 6:10) 37:47

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After years of opposition and delay, the Temple was finally completed—not through human strength, but through the abundant provision of God. Ezra 6 reminds us that when God purposes to accomplish His work, He supplies every resource, every person, and every opportunity needed to bring it to completion. What began with rubble and resistance ended in…

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Work in Progress: Whom Shall I Fear (Ezra 5:1-17) 42:26

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In Ezra 5, God’s people face fresh opposition—but this time, their response is different. Confronted by the prophets’ message, they remember who they are: servants of the Most High. When threatened, they don’t back down—they press on, because their fear of God outweighs their fear of man. This passage reminds us that real courage isn’t about defian…

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Relearning Roles After Postpartum with LeShea Cochu from Chattanooga Zoo 1:20:06

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week's guest is LeShea Cochu, Animal Care Supervisor of Birds, Mammals, and Ambassadors at the Chattanooga Zoo. She is also freshly postpartum and had only been back to work for a few weeks at the time of this interview! LeShea sha…

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Work in Progress: Drawing the Line (Ezra 4:1-24) 38:42

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In Ezra 4, Israel was offered help in rebuilding the temple—but they knew that partnership meant compromise. They drew the line, choosing purity over convenience. Today, we face the same pressure to blur the boundaries of truth. This message reminds us that God’s work must be done God’s way, and faithfulness means knowing where to draw the line. No…

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Work in Progress: A Firm Foundation (Ezra 3:8-13) 46:01

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When the foundation of the temple was laid, some shouted for joy while others wept over what was lost. Ezra 3 shows us that God’s work stirs different responses. Some will experience grief for the past. Others will be overwhelmed with hope for the future. These are real and valid human responses that God is very much mindful of. The question for us…

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When Skills at Work as an Animal Hospital Keeper Serve You in Your Mom Life with Morgan Duffy from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 48:52

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! Join me this week as I talk to Morgan Duffy, an Animal Hospital Keeper at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. As a hospital keeper, Morgan gets to see and take care of so many different species - from those entering into quarantine upon a…

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Work in Progress: At the Altar (Ezra 3:1-7) 42:15

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The altar is one of the most significant places in the Old Testament, as it was the place where sacrifices were offered. The first thing the returning exiles did when they began rebuilding Jerusalem was to construct the altar. This text serves as a powerful reminder that renewal doesn’t begin with buildings and structures; it begins with worship. N…

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Work in Progress: We The People (Ezra 2:1-70) (Nehemiah 7:6-73) 35:54

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Lists of names in the Bible can be challenging to read, and even more challenging to preach. However, the presence of these names reveals something about God’s heart to us. He cares about his promises, and he cares about his people. However, this list represents more than just a census; this is a list of people who are part of God’s covenant commun…

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"Your Identity as a Human Changes When You Have a Baby" with Jess Sorrentino from Cheetah Conservation Fund 44:38

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Jess Sorrentino, a Development Associate (and cheetah enthusiast!) for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Her current role primarily involves building partnerships with zoos; however, last year, she helped to organize …

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Work in Progress: King of Kings (Ezra 1) 41:59

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In this message from Ezra 1, Pastor Brian Carroll unpacks how God stirred the heart of Cyrus the Great, the most powerful ruler of his time, to fulfill His divine purposes. Though Cyrus was called “king of kings,” he was ultimately subject to the true King of Kings. This sermon reminds us that no authority, power, or ruler stands above God’s sovere…

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Work in Progress: Demolition Day (2 Chronicles 36:17-23) 42:51

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This week, we begin a brand new sermon series through the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This series is called "A Work in Progress." These two books of the bible detail how God's people rebuilt the Temple and the walls of Jerusalem. However, while they were working on building the city, God was working on building his people. In this wee…

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The Animal Instincts of Motherhood with Carolyn Mikulskis of the Greensboro Science Center 57:58

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Carolyn Mikulskis, Assistant Curator at the Greensboro Science Center. Carolyn and I chat about a variety of topics, including how your priorities can change once you become a mother. One day you’re living that “zo…

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Any Day Now: The Call to Endure (Timothy 4: 1-8) 40:33

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In today’s sermon, entitled “The Call to Endure, Pastor Brian Carroll challenges us to consider what it means to endure in faith and finish well. Drawing from Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy chapter 4, verses 1 through 8, we’re reminded that overcoming means faithfully serving Christ in every season, using our God-given gifts with purpose, and livi…

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Any Day Now: The Challenge (Heb 5:11-14) 39:33

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In today’s sermon, entitled “The Challenge”, Pastor Brian Carroll takes us to Hebrews 5:11–14, reminding us that spiritual growth requires effort. Too often we settle for immaturity—forgetting lessons, neglecting disciplines, and lacking discernment. But God calls us to move from milk to solid food, training ourselves through consistent obedience. …

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Zookeeper Doula with Caitlin Rodriguez from Blessed Mother Birth Services 1:01:15

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Caitlin Rodriguez, a doula who owns Blessed Mother Birth Services in the Dallas/Forth Worth area of Texas. When I first met Caitlin, I totally fangirled over her - why, you might ask? Well, Caitlin was not only a z…

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Any Day Now: The Affirmation (Gal 6:9-10) 40:14

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In this week’s sermon, entitled “The Affirmation, ”from Galatians chapter 6, verses 9 through 10, Pastor Brian Carroll encourages us not to lose heart in doing good. Drawing on both Scripture and real-life examples, he highlights how God’s people are called to serve others with wisdom, perseverance, and love—especially within the household of faith…

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Any Day Now: The Return (Rev 22:20-21) 41:33

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In this closing message from the book of Revelation, Pastor Brian Carroll reminds us of Jesus’ urgent promise, “I am coming soon,” and calls believers to live expectantly, pray fervently for His return, and actively share the good news of Jesus. While we wait, we depend on God’s grace to sustain us, knowing the work is not finished until every ear …

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How To Be A Herpetologist Hero and Raise Children with Amie Mercado from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 49:07

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week, Amie Mercado, is a Senior Herpetology Care Specialist at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. She offers a new perspective on being a pregnant animal care specialist. What do zoo guests think when they see a pregnant pe…

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Any Day Now: The Invitation (Rev 22:16-19) 42:22

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In today’s message, Pastor Brian Carroll takes us to the final chapter of the Bible, where Jesus offers both a gift to His Bride—the Church—and an invitation to the lost. As we approach the end of Revelation, we’re reminded that the story doesn’t close with judgment, but with an open call: “Come.” This is The Invitation.…

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Any Day Now: The Eyewitness (Rev 22:6-15) 42:17

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This week, Pastor Brian continues to walk through the final chapter of Revelation with a message titled The Eyewitness. As the Apostle John reflects on all he has seen and heard, he embraces his responsibility to testify—and reminds us that we have that same calling. While we may not have witnessed the visions of Revelation firsthand, we have exper…

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Coffee & Geography 5x24 Season Finale - Cultivating Climate Hope: A Tapestry of Action 23:21

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A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants, and soil scientists volunteering nationwide. Discover how these diverse experts are transforming climate anxiety into agency through six radical les…

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An IVF Journey While Being a Zookeeper with Kirsti Mahon of the Naples Zoo 59:34

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week, my guest, Kirsti Mahon, and I dive into her journey to become a mother. A journey that includes IVF, a hurricane, and the best outcome ever - a beautiful baby girl! Kirsti candidly shares her journey, from the support she rec…

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Any Day Now: The River (Rev 22:1-5) 44:44

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This week, we explore the River of Life in Revelation 22, verses 1 through five—a powerful image that ties together the entire biblical story from Eden to eternity. Pastor Brian Carroll unpacks how this river, flowing from the throne of God, symbolizes the healing, restoration, and abundant life available through Christ. We see how the themes of li…

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Coffee & Geography 5x23 The Denver Complex and Fens 2100+ Programme (with the Environment Agency) 49:25

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Join Kit Marie at the Denver Complex in the East Anglian Fens—one of the UK’s largest tidal and fluvial management systems, second only to the Thames Barrier yet hidden in plain sight. In this special field episode, Environment Agency experts Louise Wilson (Strategy Advisor, Fens 2100+) and Amy Shaw (Fens Flood Risk Manager & Fens 2100+ Programme D…

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Advocating While Pregnant and Navigating Upon Your Return to Work with Chelsie Bedingfield from the Sacramento Zoo 1:10:03

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Chelsie Bedingfield, an ungulate keeper at the Sacramento Zoo. Her and I really dive into what a zookeeper's daily roles and responsibilities are, and then what it is like to be a pregnant zookeeper doing those tas…

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Any Day Now: The City (Rev 21:9-27) 45:33

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In this week’s message, Pastor Brian leads us into one of the most breathtaking and mysterious passages in all of Scripture—John’s vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21. This is more than a description of a future city; it’s a declaration of God’s glory, His perfect presence, and His eternal promise to dwell with His people. As we study the …

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Coffee & Geography 5x22 Royal Norfolk Show STEMM Village and RWE Mini-COP 52:41

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On location at the UK's premier agricultural event! Kit Marie explores how Norfolk's farming heritage intersects with cutting-edge STEM innovation and youth climate action.Hosted by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) – a charity advancing food production and rural education – the STEMM Village's 2025 theme "STEMM in the Food Chain: F…

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Any Day Now: The Renewal (Rev 21:1-8) 50:26

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In today’s message, Pastor Brian Carroll continues our series Any Day Now with a breathtaking glimpse into the final chapters of God’s redemptive story. In Revelation 21, John doesn’t just describe a better world—he shows us a brand new one. A world where death is defeated, pain is erased, and God Himself makes His home with us. It’s the ultimate r…

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Coffee & Geography 5x21 Ray Butchart (Yorkshire & Humber-based Climate Ambassador) 55:26

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A season-long special interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors across the UK! Why did they become Ambassadors? How do their unique backgrounds empower climate action?Joining Kit Marie from the Yorkshire & Humberside region is Ray Butchart, a retired RAF aircraft engineer (22 years) and industry veteran (31 years) with 58 years of scuba diving expertise. Ra…

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Patiently Waiting, Observing, Validating Feelings, and Then Finding Solutions - At Home and at the Zoo with Katie Hall from Minnesota Zoo 58:56

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! Join me this week as I talk to Katie Hall, the Director of Animal Behavior and Wellbeing at the Minnesota Zoo. The first part of our conversation really dives into the responsibilities of her role at the zoo. Roles like hers have become…

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Any Day Now: The Lake (Rev 20:7-21) 48:10

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This week, Pastor Brian Carroll walks us through one of the most sobering and powerful scenes in all of Scripture—the Great White Throne of Judgment. Revelation 20 paints a vivid picture of Satan's final rebellion, his ultimate defeat, and the eternal consequences for those whose names are not written in the Book of Life. Despite the terrifying ima…

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Coffee & Geography Espresso - 9 - #ShowYourStripesDay with Phil Humphries 16:47

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‘Espresso’ & Geography is a #MiniGeogs #podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine welcomes the wonderful Phil Humphries back to the #CoffeeGeogPod coffeehouse to talk about today (21st June 2025) being #ShowYourStripesDay. What are the climat…

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Any Day Now: The Millennium (Rev. 20:1-6) 44:17

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In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian walks through Revelation 20 and the different ways Christians have understood the millennium. But instead of getting lost in debate, he reminds us of what’s clear: Satan is defeated, the saints reign with Christ, and Jesus is coming again. However you view the end times, our hope in God’s promises should shape ho…

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Coffee & Geography 5x20 Willem Buttinger (East-based Climate Ambassador) 53:17

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A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Willem Buttinger, a retired community organiser and passionate environmental advocate. Willem sh…

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Nothing Can Really Prepare You for Motherhood or Even the Feelings of Postpartum with Andrea Porch of Sedgwick County Zoo 1:03:55

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week my guest, Andrea Porch, and I have a great conversation about the postpartum period. So much about the postpartum period is not discussed openly but it can be such an important conversation to hold publicly. Women can feel alo…