Best Halan Podcasts (2026)

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Our Money in 2026 17:43

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3d ago17:43

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As 2026 begins, Monika reflects on how our relationship with money changes over a lifetime, moving beyond year-end numbers, market levels, or growth forecasts. This episode takes a philosophical turn, using the idea of life’s ashrams to frame our money journey — from learning and earning to harvesting and eventual detachment. Monika explores the pa…

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Bonus: Mounir Nakhla on MNT Halan's high-RPM expansion into Turkey, the UAE & Pakistan 9:17

21d ago9:17

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Last week, Mounir Nakhla told me about his entrepreneurial journey with MNT Halan, and how the company has risen to become of the Africa’s fastest growing start-ups. On this bonus episode, Mounir talks to me about the strategy behind their recent expansion into 3 new territories — Turkey, the UAE & Pakistan.Watch my full conversation with Mounir he…

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1 Corinthians 4: 6-21 1:14:42

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By Pastor David Halan

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Welcome to our 6th year! 2:02

2h ago2:02

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We all know the value of looking back to understand our path. But as the world becomes increasingly uncertain, I wanted to open a new chapter on the show. In 2026, in addition to reflecting on the past, we’re also tackling the big questions about our future. I’ll be asking my guests how they're navigating the same anxieties and opportunities we all…

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Joshua 1 27:07

1d ago27:07

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By Henry Machado

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1 Corinthians 4:1-5 1:02:50

7d ago1:02:50

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By Pastor David Halan

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1 Corinthians 3:12-23 53:59

14d ago53:59

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By Pastor David Halan

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My conversation with EFG Holding’s Mohamed Abdel Khabir 36:54

14d ago36:54

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We’re closing out the year with a special episode with EFG Holding, and I’m joined today by the Group’s Chief Finance & Operations Officer, Mohamed Abdel Khabir. Mohamed joined the investment bank in 2008 and took on the CFO role in 2016. Earlier this year, he took on the additional responsibility of Operations, which includes Marketing, Technology…

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1 Corinthians 3:5-11 54:29

21d ago54:29

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By Pastor David Halan

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What’s your 2025 Money Report Card? 20:11

21d ago20:11

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As 2025 draws to a close, Monika invites listeners to pause and take stock of their financial lives with a simple but powerful money report card. Using a series of clear yes-or-no questions, this episode walks through the absolute basics of money management — cash-flow systems, emergency funds, insurance, debt control, savings discipline, asset all…

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Deuteronomy 33-34 37:50

25d ago37:50

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By John Moore

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1 Corinthians 3:1-4 56:31

28d ago56:31

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By Pastor David Halan

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RBI rate cuts and Rupee at 90 22:55

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This week, Monika unpacks a busy stretch of economic headlines: a strong 8.2% GDP print, the rupee slipping to 90 against the dollar, and a 0.25% RBI rate cut. She begins by explaining why exchange rates matter, what drives currency demand, and why the recent rupee depreciation reflects global risk aversion, high US rates, and a seasonal widening o…

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Deuteronomy 30-32 50:46

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By Noah Lewis

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Mounir Nakhla 36:10

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I'm joined today by entrepreneur Mounir Nakhla. Mounir is the co-founder & CEO of MNT-Halan, Egypt's fintech unicorn that has now served more than 8 million customers and recently expanded into the UAE, Turkey & Pakistan. Mounir launched his first company in 2010, which showed him the true potential of micro-financing to unlock economic potential. …

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1 Corinthians 2:6-16 53:32

1M ago53:32

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By Pastor David Halan

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Why GDP is Hot but Markets Are Cool? 23:54

1M ago23:54

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This week, Monika breaks down the surprising 8.2% GDP growth print for India’s July–September quarter, and why the cheer hasn’t shown up in the stock market. She revisits the GDP formula and unpacks the drivers — strong private consumption, resilient services growth, a manufacturing boost from PLI schemes and GST cuts, and a surge in MSME credit th…

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Deuteronomy 27-29 36:42

1M ago36:42

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By Martin Tatton

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Encore: Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram 34:01

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I'm re-connecting today with Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram. Dr. Nadine is the founder & CEO of Proximie ⁨and a practicing NHS surgeon with a specialty in plastic surgery. I first spoke to Dr. Nadine three years ago, when she told me how she wanted to help operating rooms function more effectively with Proximie. You can catch that episode here: This epis…

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1 Corinthians 2:1-5 47:40

1M ago47:40

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By Pastor David Halan

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What The New Labour Laws Mean For You 22:11

1M ago22:11

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This week, Monika unpacks one of the biggest economic reforms since 1991 — the newly implemented labour codes. She recounts a timely moment from recording the Groww-ing India podcast with Amitabh Kant, where a discussion on delayed labour reforms was followed, just hours later, by the government announcing full implementation. Monika explains why I…

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Deuteronomy 24- 26 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

By Henry Machado

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1 Corinthians 1:26-31 54:43

2M ago54:43

54:43

By Pastor David Halan

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The Inflation Paradox: Low Numbers, High Checkout Bills 22:02

2M ago22:02

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This week, Monika breaks down the “inflation paradox” India is living through — where official inflation has collapsed to 0.25%, yet households still feel the pinch at checkout counters. She explains how the headline number hides a deeper story: if the impact of gold is removed from the Consumer Price Index, October inflation actually turns negativ…

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Deuteronomy 21-23 29:59

2M ago29:59

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By John Moore

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Diving into the VC world with Karima El Hakim 29:23

2M ago29:23

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We’re continuing my conversation with Karima Hakim on this episode, talking about the evolution of the private sector in Egypt and Africa, and her work specifically with Plug & Play. You can also catch the first part my conversation with Karima in your podcast app or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjEtGnYxRs&feature=youtu.beThis episo…

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1 Corinthians 1:18-25 52:26

2M ago52:26

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By Pastor David Halan

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Why You Should Not Buy Digital Gold 15:49

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This week, Monika unpacks SEBI’s recent caution to the public against dealing in digital gold. The regulator clarified that while SEBI oversees gold ETFs, commodity derivatives, and Electronic Gold Receipts — all backed by strict rules and physical verification — digital gold remains completely outside its supervision. That means investors have no …

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Deuteronomy 17-20 39:57

2M ago39:57

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By Noah Lewis

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Karima El Hakim 43:33

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I’m joined today by Karima El Hakim, Country Director at Plug & Play Egypt, and co-director for the company’s operations in the rest of Africa. Just as importantly, for me she’s one of the show’s biggest fans! On Part 1 of my conversation with Karima, we’re criss-crossing through both her personal and professional journey, from growing up in Egypt …

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1 Corinthians 1:10-17 53:52

2M ago53:52

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By Pastor David Halan

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India’s Chief Economic Adviser wants banks to stop mis-selling 14:37

2M ago14:37

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This week, Monika sits down with India’s Chief Economic Adviser, Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, for a wide-ranging conversation on governance, regulation, and the challenges of doing business in India. He explains why India must “reduce the cost of being honest,” arguing that excessive compliance and inspection norms often force even well-intentioned bu…

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Deuteronomy 14-16 45:51

2M ago45:51

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By Martin Tatton

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Hanaa Helmy 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Today’s episode is a deep-dive with our sponsor, EFG Holding. As a long-time sponsor of the show, EFG have been with us from our single digit episode count all the way through to 100!I’m joined on this special episode by Hanaa Helmy, Chief Corporate Sustainability and Impact Officer at EFG Holding and CEO of the EFG Foundation. Hanaa has been with …

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1 Corinthians 1:1-9 56:07

2M ago56:07

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By Pastor David Halan

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Should you switch to NPS? 17:10

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This week, Monika breaks down the sweeping changes in the National Pension System (NPS) that came into effect from October 1, 2025, and what they mean for investors planning their retirement. The revamped NPS now offers a more flexible and competitive alternative to mutual funds and insurance plans. Monika explains how, for years, the NPS remained …