Best Fruitful Fig Podcasts (2025)

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Daniel McGeer | The Fig Tree Message: How Jesus Fought for True Kingdom Fruit in Our Lives | November 30 2025 43:17

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In this message, we look at Jesus confronting Jerusalem and exposing the resistance to God's goodness that can settle in our own hearts. When God reveals His glory, love, and goodness, many of us still struggle to believe and receive it. In a world filled with both hopeful and destructive voices, Jesus calls us to discern well, to trust His intenti…

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All Dogs Go To Therapy with Carvell Wallace 52:21

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Carvell Wallace joins us for a tale of neighborly revenge involving fences, motion sensor lights, and a certain infamous app. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend a…

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The Fruitful Podcast - Episode 07: "Children Belong To God" 27:43

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God entrusted us with His children — but learning to live that truth is one of the hardest parts of parenting. In this week’s episode, my mom shares a deeply personal message about surrender, trust, and releasing our children into God’s care, whether they are still under our roof or grown and living across oceans. Through Scripture, real stories, a…

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Roast Duck Breast With Cider Dried Fruit And Hot Red Cabbage Slaw 7:15

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Recipe 4 duck breasts, trimmed350ml water 2 crushed juniper berries1 teaspoon crushed black pepper corns1 teaspoon mustard seeds Few sprigs thyme10g seasalt 15g brown sugar 50g dried fruit – cranberry, cherry and golden raisin mix1 finely chopped shallot125ml dry cider 200ml chicken stock15g butter Soak the fruit in the sherry overnight.Heat a sauc…

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Forks Out with Tracy Clayton 57:49

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You know we had to find a special story to celebrate the return of Tracy Clayton! This week's tale involves a big family, a cabin in the woods, and the mysterious disappearance of a sweet potato pie. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Go…

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Daniel McGeer | A Good Prophetic Word for Our Nation (Stop Speaking Defeat)  | November 23 2025 33:11

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A prophetic word is powerful, but a prophetic word fulfilled is transformative. In this message, we dive deep into what it means to partner with God’s promises for our lives, our church, and our nation. God has spoken a word of abundance and growth over our economy, but are we aligning our speech with His promise, or are we repeating the enemy's re…

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The Fruitful Podcast - Episode 06: "Appreciating Family Members" 29:45

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Appreciating Family Members: Why Gratitude Matters in Your Home Verbal appreciation is more than politeness — it’s a spiritual discipline that strengthens relationships, builds trust, shapes behavior, and creates a healthy family culture. In this episode, Lynette Steyn-Laurens shares ten practical ways to speak life into your home through intention…

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Apple, Fig and Walnut Cake 6:41

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Apple, Fig and Walnut Cake 1 large Bramley apple, peeled, cored and chopped 100ml vegetable oil1 teaspoon baking powder100g chopped dried figs 150g soft brown sugar 2 eggs 75ml buttermilk140g plain flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon mixed spice30g wholemeal flour75g chopped walnuts Set the oven to 180oc and butter a cake tin. Cook the apple…

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Anne Rice's Email With A Vampire with Mike Rugnetta 52:09

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Mike Rugnetta graciously accepted our invitation to a vampire ball in New Orleans. Follow Mike on Instagram here. Listen to his podcast Never Post here. And here's that collab with ICYMI. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directl…

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Daniel McGeer | The Blueprint: Prophecy, Love, and Living in God's Wholeness | November 16 2025 30:00

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Do you long to experience the fire, passion, and love of Jesus on a deeper level? In this message, we journey through Proverbs 2, 1 Corinthians 13, and Psalm 103 to uncover what it means to honestly KNOW God, not just intellectually, but through genuine encounter, intimacy, and heart-level truth. This message draws us into the Father's heart: a God…

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The Fruitful Podcast - Episode 05: "Keeping Your Children Rooted in Faith & Church Community" 23:49

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Keeping Your Children Rooted in Faith & Church Community What helps a child stay connected to a church community once they grow up and make their own choices? In this conversation, Lynette Steyn-Laurens explores why church involvement matters for a child’s spiritual, moral, and emotional development — and what truly helps them stay rooted long afte…

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Parsnip Chowder With Rosemary, Cheese And Onion Griddle Scones 7:35

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Recipe Parsnip Chowder 100g diced streaky bacon or pancetta 25g butter 1 stick celery diced 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour 750g parsnips, peeled and cut into 2cm dice1 litre chicken stock50ml double creamHandful chopped parsley Cook the bacon in a dry saucepan until crisp. Add the butter, celer…

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Chef Tony’s Turkey Secrets: A Produce Pair Classic (Historic Archives) 40:06

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This week on The Produce Pair Radio Show – Historic Archives… We’re stepping back to November 6th, 1999, when Guido the Gardener and Dan the Produce Man welcomed the one and only Produce Chef Tony Merola — author of Floribbean Flavors and an all-around fresh-produce legend. Chef Tony brings a ton of goodies to the table: • His special turkey brinin…

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Love Is Blind with Malala Yousafzai 58:49

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Welcome to season NINE of Normal Gossip! We're kicking off the season with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and a story about four college students on a star-crossed Eurotrip. Order Malala’s new memoir Finding My Way here and follow her on Instagram here. You can join us in donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund here or Transanta here. Sub…

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Daniel McGeer | The Honour and Joy of Serving The Lord without Bitterness  | November 09 2025 34:31

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In this message, we take a closer look at what it truly means to serve the Lord; to walk in promise, purpose, calling, and vision with a heart full of gratitude and honour. We also uncover the danger of falling into bitterness, which has the power to deafen us to wisdom and truth, especially when our perception is shaped by pain. Discover how to br…

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The Fruitful Podcast - Episode 04: "Finding Time for Bible Study" 30:06

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Finding Time for Bible Study (When Life Is Full) When life feels packed from sunrise to sunset, how do you make time for God’s Word? In this episode, Lynette Steyn-Laurens (with co-presenter Malefa) shares insights gathered from seventeen listeners — parents, students, professionals, and pastors — on the creative ways they weave Scripture into thei…

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Mussels With Pancetta, Cider And Orzo Pasta 6:15

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Recipe 1kg mussels, scrubbed 250ml dry cider 100g pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon oil25g butter 1 leek, split, washed and chopped 150g orzo 250ml chicken stock Handful chopped parsley Heat a large saucepan with a lid until smoking hot. Add half the cider and then the mussels. Place the lid on top and steamed for 2 minutes. Check and…

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Daniel McGeer | How to Prepare for the ARRIVAL OF REVIVAL: Building the Runway of Praise | November 02 2025 45:00

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In the final message of our "Purity, Passion, Power" series, Daniel shares a prophetic dream about building a runway for a great Arrival—a massive outpouring of Revival. This sermon challenges us to shift our paradigm of defeat to a perspective of promise and learn the practical steps for hosting God's presence in our lives, churches, and cities. W…

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The Fruitful Podcast – Episode 03: Teaching Your Child About God 26:41

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Faith is learned best by example. In this episode, Lynette Steyn-Laurens reflects on what it really means to teach a child about God — and why it begins with your own walk of faith. From sharing daily testimonies and visible prayer, to hands-on moments like the “Armor of God” craft, this conversation is full of practical, heartfelt encouragement fo…

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Chicken Fricassee 6:49

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Recipe 6 chicken thighs, skin and bone removed 1 tablespoon oil175g chopped leeks 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 onion finely chopped 25g butter 2 tablespoons oil100ml white wine or dry cider 350ml chicken stock 75ml double cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 stalks soup celery shredded Handful chopped parsley Heat the oil in a large frying pa…

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Simonian Fruit, Retro Tech, and Kitchen Oddities — 2001 Throwback 42:02

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show – Historic Radio Archives, we step back to October 20th, 2001. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome David Simonian of Simonian Fruit Company for a deep dive into pomegranates — varieties, growing regions, and why this bold, ruby-red fruit deserves a spot in every kitchen. Then the guys tackle s…

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Daniel McGeer | Passion or Triumph? How Love Conquers the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) | October 26 2025 34:13

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What if true passion isn't found in the thrill of victory, but in the quiet strength of love that stays? In a world driven by hype, comparison, and the fear of missing out, Jesus reveals a different way — one where passion is not about emotional highs, but about steadfast commitment born from love. This message explores how genuine love conquers ou…

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The Fruitful Podcast — Episode 02: Divine Motherhood 29:29

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What if motherhood is less about ownership and more about stewardship? Lynette Steyn-Laurens unpacks the privilege and responsibility of raising God’s children—modeling love, respect, wisdom, and practical life skills they’ll need when we aren’t there. Takeaways • Children mirror what they see; consistency beats speeches. • Moms (and dads) model Go…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Only If You Get Caught with Patrick Redford 33:23

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We've got one more treat for you before we'll be back with more gossip next month! This is the first episode of Patrick Redford's new podcast Only If You Get Caught. Only If You Get Caught is about how we can better understand sports and culture by examining how humans cheat in ways big and small. Sacramento Kings fans have long believed that the N…

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Daniel McGeer | Purity, Passion, & Power: Unlocking the Gold in Your God-Given Identity  | October 19 2025 42:27

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God is raising up a generation of sons and daughters who are pure, passionate, and powerful. This first-in-the-series message explores the truth about Purity, and it's far more than simple abstinence. True purity is about establishing the integrity of your heart, which is the foundation for living a life of Passion and ultimately recognising the Po…

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The Fruitful Podcast — Episode 01: “Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting” 30:10

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The Fruitful Podcast — Episode 01: “Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting” Host: Chéri-Lynn Roodman Guest: Lynette Steyn-Laurens Co-presenter: Malefa Originally aired on JustGospel Radio — shared with permission. This first episode is close to my heart. It features my mom, Lynette Steyn-Laurens, in one of her original JustGospel Radio conversations — heart…

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Gideon Hoffman | God is not an "Unknown God": Understanding the Path of God’s Righteousness | October 12 2025 26:21

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Paul encountered an altar "To an unknown God" in Athens (Acts 17)—a reflection of a world searching for what it cannot see. But the truth is, the God who made the world is not far from any one of us; in Him, we live and move and have our being. Dive into this powerful sermon to learn: The profound connection between the biblical concept of righteou…

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Laura McGeer | The Kingdom Key to Overcoming Powerlessness & Scarcity  | October 05 2025 42:10

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The way you look at the world—your worldview—determines whether you live in connection or separation from God. In this message, we dive into the promises given to Joshua and the Israelites to show you how to move from a mindset of scarcity, shame, and powerlessness into the fullness of life you were created for. If you’ve been feeling robbed of you…

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Episode 008: Jesus Curses A Fig Tree, Trees and Fruit, and Fruit of The Spirit! 25:10

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🎀🎙️ On today's episode 8, we take a deep dive into one of the chapters in Matthew that displays the Faith, without doubt, that we should all have in God. The main message and takeaway of Matthew 21:18-22 is to show the power of having faith, however, I wanted to highlight the reason "why" Jesus portrayed his faith by cursing the fig tree. Also, wha…

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Episode 006: Happy New Year 🎉 ReIntroducing All The Above, Accountability, and Free-Will! 29:19

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HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVES!!!! 🎉 On today's first episode of 2025 and of Season 2, we reintroduce the intentions and purpose of All The Above Podcast. 2025 is coming in with a new energy for us and it's a little daunting but also so exciting. With that, we are starting on the topics of accountability, intentions of Christian content creators, and Free-wi…

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Episode 007: Boasting In Weaknesses, Why Having An Encounter Is Important, & WE ARE BACK! 21:52

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On today's episode, we are back from a little long hiatus! We are talking about boasting in weaknesses so that God gets the glory, why having a personal encounter with the Lord is important in following and loving Him, and Paul's vision and his thorn. I pray you may be blessed through this! ✞♡By Hawa Mansaray

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Episode 005: Your Feelings Have Thoughts, Big Feelings, and Discernment! 29:06

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On today's Episode 5, we're back after an unexpected break (yes, it was unexpected for me too), however, while I've been gone I've been dealing with some technical/storage issues which delayed me a bit. Whilst dealing with that the majority of November, I've also spiritually been getting my affairs in order for what's to come as we wrap up this las…

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Episode 004: Election Day As A Christian, Judgment of Others, and Contradictions! 35:21

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On today's Episode 4, a very hot and heavy episode we dive into as we make our way into THE very awaited "Election Day" of 2024 🇺🇸 Our two main candidates running for president this year both have very, VERY passionate supporters and advocates. However, as a Christian it's so important to approach everything (yes, even politics) with the the counse…

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Episode 002: How I'm Learning To "Be", Honesty With God, and God's Ways of Testing Us! 37:48

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On today's Episode 2, we start off with an introduction of sorts lol mentioning how I hope everyone gets to hear these podcasts on music streaming platforms soon (fingers crossed!), then we continue with a very needed prayer - the world is in a desperate need for God right now and all the prayers possible, especially as we end out this year of 2024…

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Episode 001: What This Podcast Is/Is Not, How I Read Scripture, The Beginning of Time! 48:43

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On today's Episode 1, we introduce and welcome in all of our Above Loves, with a warm and humble summary about why I chose to start this podcast and a list about what this podcast is and what it isn't. Next, we got right into our morning prayer and invited the Holy Spirit to commune with us before we dove into the topics of the day. We talk about h…

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Episode 003: The Person You Marry/Befriend Is SO Important! 36:09

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On today's Episode 3, I'm so happy to welcome you all in once again with a quick intro and prayer to kickstart our last week in the month of October YAY!!! 🥳 We are officially three whole episodes into this podcast and I'm so blessed and grateful about that small, but mighty milestone! If you missed my last episode, please catch up by clicking the …

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Broccoli Soup With Soda Bread Croutons 4:52

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Recipe 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 50g butter 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 1 head broccoli Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, celery and garlic. Add a lid and cook on gentle heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the stock and potato and …

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Fast Food, Good Fats, and Junk Food Seduction — A Look Back 21 Years 45:34

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This Week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Historic Archives We go back 21 years, to October 2nd, 2004. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome Cathy Napoli, registered dietitian and holistic nutritionist, for a look at the health and nutrition trends of the time. And you know what? Some things haven’t changed much at all… and some things …

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Episode 00: All The Above Podcast with Hawa Mansaray Intro! 0:05

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All The Above podcast is a Christian-centered podcast based in Central Ohio, where hostess Hawa Mansaray talks about everything circulating our world below through the lens of the above. From big ticket Christian topics like the gospel, prayer, love, temptation, and sin to everyday regular spiels about beauty, work, health, family, content creation…

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Daniel McGeer | How to Receive What God Has for You — In Relationships, Calling, and Blessing | September 28 2025 31:29

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If you're trusting God for your future husband or wife, praying for restoration, or simply longing to feel worthy of His blessing, this message is for you. We explore two people in Scripture who came to the water: one who freely received, and another who ended up buying what should only be given. This message will help you stop striving, start rece…

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A Cheesy Trip Back to 2001 with the Cheese Dude! 42:25

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Archives, we’re rolling back to September 29th, 2001 with none other than Mark Todd, the Cheese Dude! That’s right — it’s a show packed with cheesy goodness and a whole lot of fun. Mark takes us through the history and origins of different cheeses, explains what the wax colors mean and why they matter, and e…

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Apple Sponge Puddings With Clotted Cream 4:22

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Recipe Apple sponge puddings with clotted cream 125g soft butter + extra for greasing 50g castor sugar 1 large egg 125g self raising flour 100ml apple juice 2 red eating apples 2 dessertspoons Demerara sugar Butter 4 individual pudding moulds or ramekins and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper and set oven to 190oc.Beat the butter and …

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Chocolate cracknell with whiskey custard cream 5:33

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Recipe Chocolate cracknell150g golden syrup75g butter chopped 30g cocoa powder100g chopped dark chocolate 150g cornflakes Line a cake tin with parchment paper.Place the syrup, butter and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the chocolate and turn off the heat. Stir until the chocolate i…

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Daniel McGeer | Baptism Explained: What Really Changes Forever | 21 September 2025 37:34

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Why is baptism so necessary, and what lasting effect does it have on our lives? Baptism is not about the water itself but about how we approach it. If we treat it as a ceremony, we’ll miss its power. But when we come to the water in full surrender to Jesus, baptism becomes the moment we leave the past behind and step into new life with Him. It’s a …

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Bonus Episode: Try Hard with Erika Casupanan 38:24

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Try Hard,a new podcast hosted and produced by one of our very own dowager queens of gossip, Alex Sujong Laughlin. This episode is the second episode of the season, and it features a familiar face, Erika Casupanan, the winner of the 41st season of Survivor, and a guest from the fifth season of Normal Gossip. E…

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Daniel McGeer | God is My Refuge: Assured Safety In The Secret Place of The Most High | September 14 2025 36:25

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When the world feels unsafe, unstable, and divided, our true refuge is not in human leaders, but in God Himself, the Father who secures us, judges rightly, and through Jesus breaks open our hearts to His mercy. In Him we find strong encouragement, mighty indwelling strength, and the safety to walk confidently in love and trust. Visit Our Website fo…

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Carlo Middione’s Magic & The Rise of Australian Oranges 38:15

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Archives, Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener are joined by two special guests! First, we step back to September 14, 2002, when Australian navel oranges were just starting to make their way into the U.S. market. David Mixon of DNE World Fruit Sales joins us to talk about this exciting development and …

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Damson Cheesecake Cream with Blackberry Thumbprint Biscuits 7:50

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Damson Cheesecake Cream Damson Puree 500g damsons 200g granulated sugar Place the damsons and sugar in a pan and allow to gently simmer until the fruit is pulpy and any fruit removed from the stone. Scoop out the stones with a peascoop or a slotted spoon.Blend the pulp and then pass through a sieve. Store in sterilized jam jars. 250g mascarpone 150…

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From Five-a-Day to Today: How Produce Shapes Health 40:26

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In this week's historic episode, we’re going back to September 8th, 2001. Cut! It’s a triple celebration — September is National Mushroom Month, National Organic Harvest Month, and, back then, it was even National Five-a-Day Week. Remember that? While Guido is off soaking up the Hawaiian sunshine, Dan the Produce Man flies solo and welcomes Barbara…

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Roast Apricots With Coffee Cream And Nut Crunchie Biscuits 5:05

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Roast Apricots 8 apricots 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Cut the apricots in half and place cut side up in a baking dish. Mix the honey with the sugar and drizzle over the top of the fruit. Place in a 180oc oven for 15 minutes. Coffee Cream 50ml espresso275ml double cream75g chopped white chocolate250g mascarpone2 tablespoons ici…