Best Jared Pollard Podcasts (2025)

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[Colossal Failures Found In The Bible]: Zedekiah 10:06

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“One basket had very good figs, like first-ripe figs, but the other basket had very bad figs, so bad that they could not be eaten. And the Lord said to me, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” I said, “Figs, the good figs very good, and the bad figs very bad, so bad that they cannot be eaten.” “But thus says the Lord: Like the bad figs that are so bad they…

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550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club 42:23

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves…

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Compare Disciples To People In The World (Part III) 11:56

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“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” - Jeremiah 17:9-10 ESV

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Compare Disciples To People In The World (Part II) 11:29

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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” - Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV…

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Compare Disciples To People In The World (Part I) 10:17

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ALC recommends: "Model Man" - Larry Stockstill “Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land.” - Jeremiah 17:5-6 ESV…

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Keep Your Promises 11:24

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“Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.” - Proverbs 25:14 ESV

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares 32:40

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programm…

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness 32:28

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We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed b…

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| Cuba Business Trip 2025 | Bill Carlisle 8:58

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Does God actually offer genuine abundance? (Part III) 10:25

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“But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” - Psalm 81:16 ESV

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Does God actually offer genuine abundance? (Part II) 12:02

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“But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” - Psalm 81:11-12 ESV

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Does God actually offer genuine abundance? (Part I) 10:55

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Family Warnings 13:52

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“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him.” - Proverbs 24:17-18 ESV

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548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You 33:27

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.…

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547: Composers Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury On The Music Of Steve 29:20

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It's the second part of our Steve Special, as composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow join me to discuss their score from the film. We've already heard from writer Max Porter and leading man Cillian Murphy, and that's available to listen to now. Big thanks to the team at the legendary Invada Records for providing us with the score before it was re…

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| Cuba Business Trip 2025 | Joe Jonassen 11:13

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546: Cillian Murphy & Max Porter On The Music Of Steve 26:14

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We are double dropping bonus episodes of Soundtracking this week, as first Max Porter and Cillian Murphy and then composers Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury join us to discuss the brilliant new Netflix drama, Steve. Written by Max and based on his novel, Shy, Steve stars Cillian as a teacher at a reform school who struggles to deal with his troubled …

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Massive Family Growth You See In Missions (Part III) 14:31

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“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” - Ephesians 3:6 ESV

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Massive Family Growth You See In Missions (Part II) 16:06

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“It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” - Isaiah 49:6 ESV

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Massive Family Growth You See In Missions (Part I) 16:39

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ALC Recommends: "Kingdom Honor” by Gary J. Montoya "Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.’” - Isaiah 45:22-23 ESV…

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Honor 13:02

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“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” - Proverbs 23:22 ESV “Listen to your father. Without him, you would never have been born. Respect your mother, even when she is old.” - Proverbs 23:22 ERV

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545: Sean Penn Talks Music 30:17

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the legend that is Sean Penn, who joins us to discuss his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Also starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Regina King and former Soundtracking guest, Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another tells the story of an ex-revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a co…

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| Cuba Business Trip 2025 | Scott Perryman 10:59

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How To Be The Best Father and Husband (Part III) 21:31

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“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT

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How To Be The Best Father and Husband (Part II) 18:01

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“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT

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How To Be The Best Father and Husband (Part I) 18:12

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ALC Recommends: The One Year Bible For Men “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter 31:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.By Edith Bowman

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Know When It’s Enough 15:23

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“Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.” - Proverbs 23:4-5 NLT

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing 44:38

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It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own …

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[Colossal Failures In The Bible]: Jerusalem 12:00

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“For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be dark at its rising, and the moon will not shed its light. I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless.” - Isaiah 13:10-11 ESV…

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing 29:14

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It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the fi…

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Godly Advice For Raising Children In A Horrific World (Part III) 11:15

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“The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked. Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.” - Psalm 58:10-11 ESV

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Godly Advice For Raising Children In A Horrific World (Part II) 11:41

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“The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray from birth, speaking lies. O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord!” - Psalm 58:3, 6 ESV

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Godly Advice For Raising Children In A Horrific World (Part I) 11:45

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ALC Recommends: The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser “Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly?” - Psalm 58:1 ESV “No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth.” - Psalm 58:2 ESV

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Better Faith Responses To The Charlie Kirk Assassination 1:22:04

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“As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s…

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Discipline 20:18

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“Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.” - Proverbs 23:13-14 ESV “Don’t fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won’t kill them. Physical discipline may well save them from death.” - Proverbs 23:13-14 NLT “Don’t withho…

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 33:31

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is score…

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[Colossal Failures In The Bible]: Solomon 11:18

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses 28:08

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It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it…

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Reconciliation Is At The Heart Of The Father (Part III) 10:25

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“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” - 2 Corinthians 13:14 NLT

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Reconciliation Is At The Heart Of The Father (Part II) 10:35

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“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” - 2 Corinthians 13:14 NLT

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Reconciliation Is At The Heart Of The Father (Part I) 10:49

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ALC Recommends: “Guided Prayer” on the YouVersion Bible App “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” - 2 Corinthians 13:14 NLT

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Keep Your Cool 9:57

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“Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.” - Proverbs 22:24-25 NLT

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music 36:11

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live. It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.comBy Edith Bowman

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club 38:49

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It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders fo…

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Colossal Failures Found In The Bible: Friends 10:12

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“After the Lord had spoken these words to Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “My anger burns against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has. Now therefore take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer up a burnt offering for yourselves. And my servant Job sh…

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How To Make Family A Fantastic Blessing (Part III) 11:20

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“Then came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and ate bread with him in his house. And they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him. And each of them gave him a piece of money and a ring of gold. And the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. …

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How To Make Family A Fantastic Blessing (Part II) 9:18

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"When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the Lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of mon…

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How To Make Family A Fantastic Blessing (Part I) 11:50

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“And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and ate bread with him in his house. And they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him.…

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[Practical Proverbs You Need To Know]: Disciplining Children 20:35

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“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.” - Proverbs 22:15 ESV “A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.” - Proverbs 22:15 NLT “Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.” - Proverbs 22:15 …