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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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Death, Sex & Money

Slate Podcasts

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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.
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Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world. Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him. These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! More at CompelledPodcast.com.
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Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

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The Tough Girl Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration from women who dare to dream big, push boundaries, and redefine what’s possible. Hosted by adventurer and speaker Sarah Williams, the podcast shares the raw, real, and remarkable stories of women from around the world who have taken on extraordinary challenges — from climbing mountains and crossing oceans to running ultramarathons and biking across continents. Each episode dives deep into the journeys behind the achievements: the grit ...
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A boxer turned podcaster dives into real conversations with business owners, athletes and change-makers in his community. Each guest shares powerful insights on resilience, purpose and the journey towards growth.
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When I Grow Up

Paul Glazby

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When Paul Glazby grew up in Sheffield, England, he never dreamt of starting a podcast (they didn't exist) or, heaven forbid, becoming a Real Estate Agent. From humble beginnings, Paul rose to International DJ fame, but still, was that what he wanted to be when he grew up? Paul will interview regular people about what their dreams were for when they "grew up", and he will discover one simple rule - we all dream big.
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The art world is vibrant and full of surprises. Let artist, choreographer, and self-described art nerd Rodney Veal be your guide on a journey of exploration as he interviews creative professionals about what inspires them. Each episode is a conversation with an honest-to-goodness working art maker, risk taker, and world shaper.
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This is a conversational podcast that brings powerful moments from the Inspirational Media sermon library into fresh, engaging dialogue. Hosted by voices who care deeply about sharing timeless biblical truth, each episode unpacks key ideas from sermons, devotionals, and real-life stories — helping listeners reflect, relate, and rediscover hope in today’s world. Whether you're exploring faith, seeking encouragement, or simply curious about spiritual truth, this podcast is designed to stir the ...
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'Cuse Conversations

Syracuse University

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Hosted by Syracuse University’s Internal Communications team, the ’Cuse Conversations podcast allows listeners to hear directly from Syracuse University's talented current students, decorated faculty members, dedicated staff members and accomplished alumni.
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Take a deep dive into pop nostalgia with us! Pop culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians, and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success. Insightful conversations that are part comedy/part drama and are always entertaining! If you love classic TV, if you love the movies, if you love film and tv interviews (see where I'm going with this), you'll love Classic Conversations with your host, comedian, Jeff Dwoskin.
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Listen to amazing, inspirational people, who are changing themselves and the world by living their values, such as dignity, compassion, integrity, joy and justice. This podcast brings the future into the present by giving you lots of ideas that potentially could enhance your life. Features as host, the inspirational speaker, broadcaster and author Dr Neil Hawkes, the world’s leading advocate for values-based leadership and for a focus in schools and other settings on Values-based Education.
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Hope Lives Here

Voyage Media

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An anthology series of true inspirational stories, Hope Lives Here features real people telling their own uplifting stories of overcoming adversity, with their tales supplemented by actor portrayals, sound design, and original music.
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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities. Tune in below and follow @ZondaHome on social media for the latest updates. Learn more about Zonda at http ...
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Season three of SideBar features lawyers, nonprofit leaders, activists, and community members who represent extraordinary work that is improving the humanitarian, public policy, and charitable needs of our local, national, and global communities. We release new episodes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.
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A podcast that celebrates those who are driven to pursue their dreams, even when the path is uncertain. Through honest stories, we pass along that delicious spark of hope. dreamanyway.buzzsprout.com
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Conversations of Inspiration brings you life changing wisdom along with heartbreaking stories of resilience, tenacity and triumph. Since launching two small business marketplaces (Holly & Co and notonthehighstreet), Holly Tucker MBE has spoken with more than 200 founders, creatives and entrepreneurs on this podcast who have been vulnerable enough to share what it really took to get them where they are today, with warmth and wisdom. Prepare to be inspired.
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In each episode, one of our ADAPTOVATE team, chats with our guest to discuss the world of business, tech and strategy. Our guests are from all different industries around the globe. ADAPTOVATE is an business agility consulting business, with offices throughout the world. We specialize in strategic implementation of the latest ideas and tech. Specialties include AI, Sustainability ambitions and Strategy to Execution.
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A Line Stories

Karmen Berentsen

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Join Karmen Berentsen and A Line Boutique in highlighting the beautiful, unique voices of our community through organic conversation and exploration of our shared human journey. Here, you are at home. We invite you to listen, learn, and join in on the conversation with industry leaders, style icons, the A Line team, and the everyday people who have loved, fumbled, failed, and emerged confident and purposeful through exploration and imagination.
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Inspired Changemakers Podcast hosted by Julia Healey A Podcast about all the amazing things people are doing to make the world a better place - all about creating change and the moments that inspired our guests to activate. Stay tuned to be inspired!
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Sew & So...

Flint Rock LLC, BERNINA

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Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.
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Welcome to Inspiring Community: An Inspire to Rise, Inc. Podcast where we create a community conversation and awareness about mental health, substance misuse, and overall community concerns and needs. We share inspiring stories of hope, compassion, connection, collaboration, healing, growth, and transformation that show the beauty of this thing we call life. Remember you are not defined by your worst moment. We hope to inspire you to be your best self for yourself, your family, and our commu ...
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Joan Herrmann delves into the minds of some of the most inspirational and influential people in the world. From health and wellness, to professional development, to personal well-being, changemakers share their insights, tips and strategies to provide the tools needed for personal and professional growth, improved health and well-being, and self-empowerment. Conversations with Joan connects the dots between mind, body, soul and spirit. For more information visit cyacyl.com.
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Veterinary Ramblings

Veterinary Ramblings

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Tired of boring, clinical veterinary podcasts? Join Veterinarian Dr Julian Hoad & Anaesthetic Expert Mike Brampton, as they interview inspirational guests each week who are related to the veterinary world. Veterinary Ramblings is like going for a drink with your favourite work colleagues after a long day - we’ll make you laugh, inspire you and perhaps teach you something new!
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Real Stories from Poland to Inspire the World 🇵🇱💫🌍 Hosted by Kamal Jahid, we explore ideas that deepen our understanding of each other and the world, fostering a vibrant community and sense of belonging in the heart of Poland. ❤️ Subscribe now and join our journey of discovery and connection!
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Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire

Dr. Deborah Adamy, PhD., LMSW, LMT

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Dr. Deborah Adamy has conversations with everyday people who inspire, uplift and who are living their lives with vitality and joy. She admires people who can weather adversity and hardship without becoming cynical and bitter; who actually choose to learn, grow and find meaning and purpose in what they have experienced. There are countless ordinary people living pretty extraordinary lives and Deborah wants to shine light on them! Enlighten: Uplift and Inspire includes conversations with a wid ...
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Welcome to Deep Roots, Open Skies, the podcast where we explore the pivotal moments of personal growth that shape our lives and journeys. Join me as I share my experiences with quitting teaching, navigating life transitions, facing divorce, and overcoming challenges, revealing the lessons learned from these transformative events. Whether you’re seeking inspiration through stories of resilience, personal development, or insights into life changes, this podcast invites you to reflect on your o ...
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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.

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A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side.
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Have You Joined the Conversation on Hank Unplugged? – Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute where Hank Hanegraaff takes you out of the studio and into his study to engage in free-flowing, essential Christian conversations on critical issues with some of the most interesting, informative and inspirational people on the planet. For more information visit www.equip.org and to support CRI and our global outreaches visit https://www.equip.org/donate/
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In this fascinating episode, Dr. Ed Wheat, a family physician and marriage counselor, presents the vital two-part series, "Before the Wedding Night," offering Bible-based messages designed to cultivate a growing, lifelong love. This counsel focuses on establishing the foundational permanence of marriage through God's ordinance: Leaving all prior lo…
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Laura Scott is in conversation with Julia Palmer, CEO and Founder of Relatus. Relatus help you build the Human Advantage - the relational capability to connect with purpose, influence with integrity, and invest in ecosystems that create lasting success. Find out more: http://www.adaptovate.com/ https://www.relatus.com.au/…
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What does it take to design a wedding dress—or build a business—that’s not just beautiful, but deeply meaningful and empowering? In this heartfelt conversation with celebrated bridal designer Kate Halfpenny, you’ll find yourself wanting to be her BFF as she speaks with refreshing honesty about the magical journey of creativity, courage, and self-be…
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The Community Foundation for Monterey County works with individuals, families, and businesses to make a positive and lasting impact on our community. The Foundation's mission is to create healthy, safe, vibrant communities throughout Monterey County and beyond. It serves as a design studio for philanthropy, creating a bridge for generous people fro…
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🎧 About the Episode: Rodney McLeod Jr. is a recently retired NFL safety, Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, and 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominee. After going undrafted in 2012, Rodney built a 13-year career across four teams, earning recognition not only for his play but for his community service, including the NFLPA Alan …
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Send us a text Dr. Albert Wu joins Inspire Global Radio to talk story about what it means to care for the people who care for others. He shares how the concept of the “second victim” came to be—and how it grew into the RISE program at Johns Hopkins, a peer support model for healthcare workers after unexpected patient outcomes. We also explore his c…
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Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night becausesomething terrible was happening? It’s definitely not a pleasant way to wake up. This happenedto a 27 year old man named Nick, and he wrote about it on social media – I was sleeping at my girlfriend’s house last night.Usually we pass out around midnight, but last night we didn’t get to s…
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After completing her PhD, Dr Fox took up a post-doctoral fellowship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland. In 2010, she became the project scientist for the Parker Solar Probe, humanity’s first mission to a star. Shortly after she began working on the Parker Solar Probe project, she was away on work business when her husband died sudden…
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I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Friday morning, the 3rd of October, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Book of Luke 23:50: “Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.” We are talking here about Joseph of Arimathea. He was one of Jesus’ secret …
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Ellie Lee joins us to share the remarkable journey of opening Manchester Cat Clinic with her husband just two years ago. From renovating a derelict building into an award-winning practice to learning the hard lessons of long hours and leadership, Ellie talks cats, community, and carving out independence in a corporate-heavy landscape. AutoCAT+ Link…
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Episode 11 – Go First | How You Go There Podcast Leadership isn’t about waiting your turn — it’s about knowing when to step up. In this episode, hosts Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis explore the power of going first—whether in meetings, career transitions, or personal growth. You’ll learn how to overcome fear, judgment, and imposter syndrome w…
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Send us a text Photographer and filmmaker Don Hamilton reflects on a lifetime of creativity—from his early days in theater to founding Hamilton Studio and transforming it into a Listening Room. He shares stories of acting in Benny & Joon, photographing people with authenticity, and the importance of building community through art, theater, and musi…
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I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 2nd of October, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of John 19:30: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” It is finished! We have to finish our race, my d…
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This sermon was delivered at our 5786 Kol Nidre service. Support our work by donating to our High Holiday Pledge Campaign: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mishkan-chicago/mishkan-high-holidays-2025-5786 Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. Transcript…
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A school principal abruptly quits his 20-year career, then spirals into suicidal depression, before finding a complete transformation after experimenting with psilocybin mushrooms, frog venom, and MDMA. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Micha…
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Send us a text Eye-Opening Moments are real-life stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives intertwined. In this episode you will hear about What is in your coffin? & If You Could Only Say One Thing. Website: https://inspiremereads.com Books: https://amazon.com/author/emily-kay-tan.2021_ Support the show Comments or questions welcomed: twit…
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I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 1st of October, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in 1 Corinthians 15:55: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, (that’s hell) where is your victory?” Then we go straight to Luke 23:43: ”And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, t…
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Over the past 25 years, the world has witnessed the birth of the World Wide Web, the explosion of social media and the transformation of phones from push-button landlines to pocket-sized computers. The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be the most transformative technological advancement yet, says Adam Peruta ’00, G’04, as…
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What truly drives us forward when life feels uncertain? It’s not money, status, or luck—it’s purpose. In this episode, we explore the power of purpose and why discovering meaning in your life is the key to fulfillment, resilience, and real success. Whether you’re searching for direction or just need encouragement to keep going, this episode will re…
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The Political Scene’s Washington Roundtable—the staff writers Jane Mayer, Susan Glasser, and Evan Osnos—discuss how, in the wake of the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, public resistance has a chance to turn the tide against autocratic impulses in today’s politics. They are joined by Hardy Merriman, an expert on the history and practice of civ…
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Doug and Selah Helms saw their world turned upside down when a terrible car accident left their 17-year-old son, Peter, with a traumatic brain injury. They would face the greatest trial of their life and their faith in the Lord would be tested to the limit. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/doug-selah-helms/ ++++++++++++ Compelled i…
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This week, Anna learns about how frustrating it is to apply for jobs these days, especially for early-career folks, even those with college degrees. First, Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw talks about what it was like to list his job as “stay-at-home son” on national television. Then Slate writer Nitish Pahwa explains why talented people like Brendan…
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In this candid and raw Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode, we reconnect with the unstoppable Vedangi Kulkarni — the youngest woman to have cycled around the world, who’s recently returned from doing it again. Now based in Inverness, Scotland, Vedangi opens up about her second attempt at cycling around the globe — this time not just for the journey, b…
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Every other Tuesday, we grab a past question fromthe Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of theanswers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's your favorite memory of your father? Links for this episode: Could AI Blackmail You? Meredith For Real episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DQJmHWDjtH…
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Today on A Line Stories, Karmen has an enlightening conversation with Jaclyn Tracy, the founder of Sistain. Jaclyn delves into her journey from personal experiences that highlighted the importance of non-toxic, sustainable living to creating an accessible marketplace focused on these values. They discuss actionable steps to make sustainability less…
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I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Tuesday morning, the 30th of September, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the word of God, 1 Corinthians 16:9: “For a great effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” The Lord never promised you or me a rose garden - no, no, not at all. W…
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In this very special edition of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby takes listeners deep inside the electrifying world of the 2025 London Hard House Reunion, a night where legends return, stories are swapped, and the music that defined an era comes roaring back. Recorded live on the eve of one of the Southern Hemisphere's biggest hard dance events, this ep…
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If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how challenging it can be. We are constantly looking for easy, effective ways to take off the pounds and keep them off. According to Dr. Neal Barnard, certain foods actually cause weight loss, like a weight-loss medication without a prescription. He discusses the power foods diet, which he contends resu…
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We know that God speaks to his people, but does God speak to those who don’t even know his name? Evidence would suggest the answer is yes - both in biblical history and contemporary life! God speaks to those who are listening - even those who don’t believe in him! On this episode, we are talking with Andy and Melanie Owen. Andy is the senior pastor…
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On this week’s episode, I share how full and grateful I am to be celebrating another year around the sun. I felt blessed on my birthday, plus the days before and after, soaking in nature, people, wonder, connection and so much love! James Taylor’s song “Shower the People” was my internal soundtrack all week. May you feel surrounded by blessings and…
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Actor, acting coach, and author Josh Pais shares a career filled with transformative roles, creative risks, and powerful lessons. From originating Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to working alongside icons like Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and Molly Shannon, Josh has lived at the intersection of art and life. He opens up a…
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I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Monday morning, the 29th of September, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Exodus 14:15: “And the Lord said to Moses,’”Why do you cry to me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.” There’s no reverse gear in the kingdom of God, we are only goin…
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This uplifting episode focuses on assessing and improving all areas of your life—spiritually, relationally, professionally, financially, physically, and mentally—by doing regular self check-ins and applying practical habits like gratitude, serving others, and staying disciplined. The host offers personal insights and tips on building stronger relat…
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How do you keep the faith when it seems God is silent? If you’ve been searching for His voice in the chaos of life, then my friend, you might be closer to Him than you think. In this episode of The Sister Circle Podcast, I share practical steps for holding on to God when it feels like He’s let go of you. I know this one is going to encourage you to…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Ceroc Inspire Dance Inspiration Podcast, Liz and Mark take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their early days at Burton Town Hall and the journey that has brought Ceroc Inspire to where it is today. From the grandeur of the Victorian ballroom to the buzz of theme nights and unforgettable freestyle moments,…
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