Best Counter Press Podcasts (2025)

This week, Joel (Central Service) kicks of our teaching series on our values and vision. We look at the value of ‘Presence’ being the foundational value for any true revival. Seeking God’s presence requries us shifting the mindset of prayer from obligation to orientation, cultivating a deep hunger and thirst for Jesus as our life’s ultimate goal. I…

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News Brief: The Billionaire-Backed Groups Working to Push Dems Right in 2026 and 2028 29:50

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In this News Brie, we detail the major factions seeking to rewrite the history of the 2024 election as "woke" Gone Too Far, downplay Gaza, and prevent economic populism at all costs.

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Whitney Laemmli on Making Movement Modern 1:01:42

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Whitney Laemmli, Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Science and Cultural Studies at the Pratt Institute, about her forthcoming book, Making Movement Modern: Science, Politics, and the Body in Motion. The book traces a technique for visualizing human movement, Labanotation, from its origins …

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How False Teachers Are Deceiving Millions 14:44

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Ever wonder how false teachers slip into the church—and why so many follow them?What if the voices you trust most are the ones slowly leading you away from truth?In this message from 2 Peter 2, we uncover how deception spreads quietly inside the church, why millions are being shaped by counterfeit gospels, and how to recognize the signs before it’s…

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Asking the New Jersey gubernatorial candidates about Zohran Mamdani, Venezuela, "misinformation," and Epstein 45:35

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This Wednesday, October 8, I intrepidly voyaged to New Brunswick, NJ for the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate of the 2025 election cycle. Now, you may be asking yourself: Why should I care about the New Jersey gubernatorial race? Even if you live in New Jersey, you may find yourself asking this question. And I’m not claiming you should care de…

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Phone hacking: the police vs the press 40:23

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Once upon a time, the police and journalists were friends and allies. But as the phone hacking scandal unfolded, and it became clear that many journalists had broken the law in their pursuit of stories, the close relationship between police and press was shattered. Scotland Yard was forced to investigate and prosecute many members of the media with…

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Live Show Beg-A-Thon Monday 10/13 - Promo! 2:06

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How Did We Get Here? The Truth About Compromise and Regret 15:24

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Ever look at your life and ask, “How did we get here?” Lot once had wealth, safety, and family—but one choice led to a cave, brokenness, and generations of pain. This isn’t just an old story. It’s a warning for us. We all make choices that seem harmless in the moment but grow into fires that consume our future—and our family’s future. In this video…

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Stand Alone: Authority Out of a Place of Intimacy - Eric and Erika Anderson 40:33

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By Eric and Erika Anderson

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The Crisis Room: Manchester terror attack - what happens next? - The Crisis Room 33:07

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Today, Andy from The Crime Agents joined forces with fellow Global podcast The Crisis Room for a special episode to react to yesterday's terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester. If you'd like to hear more from The Crisis Room, find episodes weekly on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. What happens in the immediate aftermath of such…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: another crisis for the Met 27:25

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In this emergency episode, Andy and Neil react to the shocking revelations in last night's Panorama, which exposed widespread racism, misogyny, and gratuitous use of violence within Charing Cross police station. Two years after the Metropolitan Police was branded institutionally racist, sexist, and homophobic, this plunges the country's biggest pol…

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Ep 229: Sociopathic 'You Got To Hand it To 'Em' Punditry and the Rise of Politics as Sport 1:14:00

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In this episode we detail the rise of detached "who's winning and who's losing" political analyses that reduces high stakes life and death issues to fodder for ESPN-style navel-gazing. With guest Jack Mirkinson.

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Is Stop and Search racist? 38:37

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It's the debate which won't go away: is stop and search a vital tool for making our streets safer? Or is it a blunt, overused tactic which unfairly targets ethnic minorities? In this episode, Andy and Neil unpack exactly how stop and search is meant to work, why it's so valued by police officers - and why it’s such a cause of tension between police…

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The Seeds You Plant Today Shape Your Eternal Tomorrow | Bible Teaching 14:56

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Think you can escape the consequences of your choices? The Bible says otherwise. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will also reap. This isn’t just about unbelievers—it’s about you and me. Every word, every habit, every hidden seed we plant today will grow into a harvest tomorrow. You can’t cheat this law. Sow to the fle…

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Acts: The Conclusion - Andy Tilsley 38:45

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This sermon concludes the Acts series by examining the mysterious deaths of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). The preacher explores three suspects—the world (Peter), sin, or Satan—but concludes the true killer is secondary. The main takeaway is the resulting "great fear" that seized the church, leading to explosive growth. This fear is interprete…

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Vanessa Warne, "By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture" (U Michigan Press, 2025) 49:41

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By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture (U Michigan Press, 2025) by Dr. Vanessa Warne demonstrates how reading by touch not only changed the lives of nineteenth-century blind people, but also challenged longstanding perceptions about blindness and reading. Over the course of the nineteenth century, thousands of blind peo…

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Christa Anne Bentley et al, eds., "Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans" (Routledge, 2025) 1:11:42

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Only 35 years old, Taylor Swift has already had a long career and is a pop culture icon. Her music and career are reported on by the world’s press, and her most devoted fans dissect her every move looking for hidden meanings and clues about her next album and her life. Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans (Routledge, 2025) edited by Christa …

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The Final Podcast 18:30

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This week, Jack reflects on 10 years of the Premier Skills English podcast, looking back at the highlights of the last 800 episodes and leaves you with a football English quiz.By Jack Radford

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Ep 228 - Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise 1:24:32

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In Ep 228, "Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise," we break down the media convention of assuming the rich are per se experts on everything from education to "the economy" to poverty in Africa when, in reality, they are Just Some Guys. With guest Rob Larson.…

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How the UK’s drugs trade really works 35:52

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The UK is the biggest consumer of illegal drugs in Europe. From the British Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, to Albanian gangs taking over in the last decade, and a crack cocaine epidemic in between, Andy and Neil tell the story of how this shocking fact came to be a reality. They're also joined by Tony Saggers - the man who, until recently, was the hea…

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Samer Al-Saber, "A Movement's Promise: The Making of Contemporary Palestinian Theater" (Stanford UP, 2025) 32:25

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Starting in the 1970s, Palestinian theater flourished as part of a Palestinian cultural spring. In the absence of local radio, television, and uncensored journalism, theater production became the leading form of artistic expression, and Palestinian theater artists self-identified as a movement. Although resistance was not their sole function, these…

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Mary Beth Willard, "Why It's Ok to Enjoy the Work of Immoral Artists" (Routledge, 2021) 1:08:14

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The #metoo movement has forced many fans to consider what they should do when they learn that a beloved artist has acted immorally. One natural thought is that fans ought to give up the artworks of immoral artists, but according to Mary Beth Willard, it’s hard to find good reasons to do so. In Why It's OK to Enjoy the Work of Immoral Artists (Routl…

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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Christian Revival Sweeping America? 26:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mtracey.net I watched the Charlie Kirk memorial extravaganza today. I also went to a Charlie Kirk church service last night in suburban New York. So here’s me thinking aloud about all of it.By Michael Tracey and Richard Hanania

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Is It Safe to Be Outspoken About Your Faith Today? 15:47

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What do you do when speaking the truth could cost you everything?For the early church, persecution wasn’t theory—it was reality. Threats, jail, even death couldn’t silence them. Instead, their prayers shook the ground, their voices grew louder, and the gospel spread like fire.Today, we face the same question: when the world rages against biblical t…

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Standalone: Gospel Unity in the UK - Gavin Calver 33:48

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This sermon, given by Gav Calver from the Evangelical Alliance, focuses on the importance of Christian unity and sharing the gospel in the UK. He outlines the Evangelical Alliance's mission to unite Christians and provide a collective voice in government. He emphasizes that the UK is in a season of openness to the gospel, citing recent statistics o…

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Episode 240: New Look LAFC is Wrecking Teams 49:18

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Daniel and Kirk discuss the RSL and San Jose matches and how the tactical shifts have made a huge difference.By An LAFC Podcast

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Q&A: Why is it so hard to secure a rape conviction? 20:24

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In this week's Q&A episode, Andy and Neil answer your questions on why the conviction rate for rape and other violence against women and girls is so low - and give their verdict on whether social media and the 'manosphere' is making it more dangerous than ever to be a woman. Neil also explains why he thinks the way rape is investigated in this coun…

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SPECIAL REPORT: What really happened at Tommy Robinson's rally 28:27

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Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march was supposed to be in the name of free speech. Around 150,000 people attended the protest in central London this weekend. The far right activist said he wanted it to be a family event with no violence or alcohol. Andy and the Crime Agents team went down to find out for themselves. This special report feature…

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Give Your Faith Dancing Partners 15:51

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Is your faith dancing alone? Peter says faith by itself can’t stay strong. It needs partners—virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. When these qualities move in step with your faith, you’ll never fall, your life will overflow with fruit, and you will have a rich entrance into the kingdom of heaven …

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Was Charlie Kirk a "Martyr for Truth"? 59:30

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People are predictably enraged that I had the audacity to write this article yesterday, questioning whether we’re all obliged to sit passively by while Charlie Kirk gets inducted into the pantheon of slain American political saints. But I’m just following Glenn Greenwald’s dictum: We are all taught that it is impolite to speak ill of the dead, part…

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The secret world of child terrorists 42:32

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In the last year, a child has been arrested almost every week by counter-terrorism police. That's a record - but why is this happening? And who is trying to radicalise these children? In this special episode, Andy speaks exclusively to an undercover intelligence officer to find out more about this shocking rise in minors being held on terror charge…

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Bear One Another’s Burdens | Living Out Galatians 6:1–6 Today 15:45

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What if the church wasn’t a place of judgment—but a family that carried your burdens and lifted you when you fell? In Galatians 6:1–6, Paul shows us what a Spirit-filled community really looks like: people who restore each other in gentleness, guard against pride, and share the weight of life together. This isn’t about pretending we’re strong—it’s …

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Standalone : Living a Counter-Cultural Life - David Stroud 35:23

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Preaching from the book of Daniel, David reminds us that like Daniel in Babylon, Christians today are called to live a counter-cultural life. He highlights three decisions Daniel made: doing work as worship to God and service to others, living courageously by his convictions, and prioritizing prayer. The sermon encourages us to live in this way, tr…

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Cary Baker, "Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking & Street Music" (Jawbone Press, 2025) 59:40

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This is the story of music performed on the streets, in subways, in parks, in schoolyards, on the back of flatbed trucks, and beyond, from the 1920s to the present day. Drawing on years of interviews and eyewitness accounts, Down On The Corner (Jawbone Press, 2025) introduces readers to a wide range of locations and a myriad of musical genres, from…

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Live from DC after getting kicked out of Epstein press conference 29:34

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribeBy Michael Tracey

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The real life Line of Duty: how to catch corrupt cops 30:45

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If you've ever watched Line of Duty and wondered how realistic AC-12 really is, then this is the episode for you. For the first time, Neil takes us behind the scenes of his four years working in anti-corruption units - and reveals the impact it had on his popularity among his fellow officers. Andy and Neil also examine why there is such a history o…

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Leon J. Hilton, "Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) 56:10

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What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance (U Minnesota P…

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Leon J. Hilton, "Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) 56:10

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What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance (U Minnesota P…

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Episode 239: Dolo Out Chants Follow the Loss to San Diego 1:09:42

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Daniel and Kirk discuss the loss to San Diego and also why the stats and player performances *don't* support the idea that everything is fine under Dolo.By An LAFC Podcast

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Galatians 5 Explained: Walking in the Spirit vs. Living in the Flesh 15:10

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Ever wonder why you feel torn inside—like two forces are pulling you in opposite directions? Galatians 5 says it’s not your imagination. The flesh and the Spirit are locked in a battle for your life. One leads to bondage, anger, jealousy, impurity, and destruction. The other produces love, joy, peace, and freedom. Paul doesn’t leave us on the fence…

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Standalone: Pursuing God’s Presence - Jacob Crolla 36:10

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This week, Jacob Crolla (Life Church Edinburgh) teaches from Genesis 28 – looking at the promise and purpose of God’s blessing, and our call to pray for his manifest presence for the sake of our city.By Jacob Crolla

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Diana Souhami, "No Modernism Without Lesbians" (Head of Zeus Book, 2020) 38:35

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Diana Souhami talks about her new book No Modernism Without Lesbians, out 2020 with Head of Zeus books. A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2020. This is the extraordinary story of how a singular group of women in a pivotal time and place – Paris, between the wars – fostered the birth of the Modernist movement. Sylvia Beach, Bryher, Natalie Barney, and…

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Where oh where has Darryl Cooper gone? 3:03:54

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One of the people responsible for catalyzing me to look into Darryl Cooper in the first place was Thaddeus Russell, who insisted on a previous stream that I must “respectfully” engage with his friend Darryl’s work, given how prominent a player he’s been for so many years in the “Epstein Space.” So I took up the challenge… and the results weren’t pr…

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Episode 238: Los Angeles Draw Club 42:11

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Kirk and Daniel discuss the 1-1 draw against Dallas and whether LAFC are showing any signs of being contenders.By An LAFC Podcast

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News Brief - NYT, BBC, Guardian: Starvation in Gaza Doesn't Really Count if Victim Has Preexisting Condition 40:14

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In this News Brief, we detail recent "updates," "clarifications" and "added context" pro-Israel crybullies have pressured Western media outlets to make (some more willingly than others) that give readers the distinct impression emaciated children in Gaza aren't really an urgent humanitarian crisis if they have rickets, cancer, or cerebral palsy. Wi…

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'Two-tier' policing: are cops tougher on some protesters than others? 41:40

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All summer, Britain's police have been kept busy by a range of protests. From demonstrations outside asylum hotels, to marches in support of Palestine Action, thousands of people have taken to the streets to make their voices heard from across the political spectrum. But have the police handled these protests even-handedly? To answer that, Andy and…

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Don’t Twist Grace Into Sin | True Freedom in Christ 16:10

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What if your “freedom” in Christ is actually leading you back into chains? So many believers either slip into rule-keeping to prove themselves—or swing to the other side, using grace as an excuse to live however they want. Both destroy the very power of the gospel. In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul gives us a clear warning: stand firm in the liberty Christ…

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Acts: Paul Before the Sanhedrin - Anna Kurkierewicz 31:36

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This week, Anna Kurkierewicz (Mile End Service) teaches from Paul’s encounter with the Jewish Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30-23:11). We explore how God’s plan and call is to a purpose much greater than our own, even when life is not easy. We see how the resurrection of Jesus gives Paul, and us, an unshakeable hope, and is the foundation of our identity as ‘…