Best Learn Slovak Podcasts (2025)

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How to say “We are lost” in Slovak; Spooky Halloween activities in Slovakia; S9E13 27:16

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24h ago27:16

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Today's episode is about how Slovaks celebrate the spirit of Halloween. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “We are lost“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my Halloween dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about how Slovaks celebrate the spirit of…

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Reem Alsalem about surrogacy as child trafficking 35:18

4d ago35:18

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Most countries stay silent when babies are traded as goods, says a UN expert in the CNE podcast. Children are sold around the world as if they were commodities. The UN Human Rights Commission appointed Reem Alsalem as special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. She has already written reports about the degrading character of prostitutio…

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Essential tips on learning Czech from linguist and his new book on the history of the alphabet 27:09

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Danny Bate, a former member of Radio Prague and linguist, has just published his first book, titled Why Q Needs U. In it, he dives into the history of the English alphabet and invites readers to see language as a collaborative project shaped by its speakers from day to day. The self-taught Czech speaker, writer, and perennial Czechophile, also shar…

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How to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?” in Slovak; Ľudovít Štúr: The Voice of Slovakia; S9E12 23:35

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Today's episode is about one of Slovakia’s greatest legends - Ľudovít Štúr. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short article. You will also learn how to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Ľudovít Štúr and one of his quotes. Episode notes In to…

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Matti Sankamo: How does Päivi Räsänen's lawyer prepare himself? 32:32

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Just one more week, and then attorney Matti Sankamo will plead before the highest court ever in his career: Finland’s Supreme Court. Christians from all over the world will follow the case, but this does not give him stress. “I sleep well”, he says in the CNE podcast. Sankamo is the lawyer for the Finnish Member of Parliament, Päivi Räsanen. On Oct…

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How to ask “Can you give me some advice” in Slovak; Going to a Fitness Center in Slovakia; Dialogue; S9E11 24:02

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Today's episode is about going to a fitness center in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my fitness vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Can you give me some advice?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short dialogue about going to a fitness center in Slovakia for the first time. Episode notes I…

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How the State of Israel reminds us of God's existence 32:35

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The very existence of Israel is an “annoying reminder” that there is a God. That is what Tomas Sandell has learned from the rise of antisemitism in recent years. Tomas is the director of the European Coalition for Israel (EC4I). He usually travels between Brussels, New York, and Geneva. But he joins CNE from his home country, Finland, to discuss fa…

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How to say “Hey, let’s talk!“ in Slovak; St. Francis of Assisi; Was St. Francis a Vegetarian?; S9E10 23:31

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Today's episode is about St. Francis of Assisi. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Hey, let’s talk!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about St. Francis in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about St. Francis of Assisi. In the S…

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The miracle that changed the Slovak constitution; interview Branislav Skripek 41:45

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Branislav Skripek in CNE podcast: How a ‘miracle’ vote changed the Slovak constitution When Slovakia’s parliament passed six constitutional amendments in late September, Branislav Skripek called it a “miracle.” The Christian Democratic politician explains why in the latest CNE podcast. The changes, passed with exactly 90 of the 150 required votes, …

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How to ask “Do you like pets?” in Slovak; World Animal Day in Slovakia; 10 Interesting Facts about Animals; S9E9 23:17

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Today's episode is about World Animal Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from todays topic. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like pets?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find 10 interesting facts about animals. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Animal Day in Slovakia. In…

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How polarisation is destroying both church and society 35:21

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Does demonising turn me into an enemy of my neighbour? Olof Edsinger warns it can. In this week’s CNE podcast, he offers a Christian response. When people stop listening to others in a society, they will become strangers to each other. This can get dangerous, as Edsinger says in the podcast. Olof is not only a Christian Swedish opinion maker but al…

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How to ask “Do you like wine?” in Slovak; Grape Harvest (Vinobranie) in Slovakia; S9E8 22:59

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Today's episode is about the traditions of a grape harvest and wine celebration in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my “vinobranie” vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like wine?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about the grape harvest in Slovakia. Episode n…

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A Christan can learn from an addict to be a loyal friend 41:46

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Addicts can be loyal friends, says Andy Constable in the CNE podcast In Niddrie, you find a drug dealer every 100 feet. Yet pastor Andy Constable believes that addicts have something to teach to the church. In the CNE podcast, he says that drunkards and junkies are much more open about their lives than ordinary churchgoers. “The key is to come to t…

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How to say “I won’t talk to you about it!” in Slovak; Autumn in Slovakia; Slovak Personal Pronouns in Instrumental; Autumn Traditions of our ancestors; S9E7 24:55

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Today's episode is about autumn traditions of our ancestors. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about instrumental case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I won’t talk to you about it!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my summary of autumn traditions of our ancestors. Episode notes In today's episo…

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Changing revenge into love: Christian schooling in Albania 37:26

2M ago37:26

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When Klementina Shahini was a child, nobody would have guessed that she would start the only Protestant Christian school in Albania. She was raised in a Muslim family. Together with her husband, she came to faith in Jesus shortly after the fall of Communism. Lezha Academic Center is now the best-performing school in the region around Lezha. Klement…

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How to say “Respect Traditions” in Slovak; Beyond Banská Bystrica; Exploring Nature, Tradition, and Hidden Gems; S9E6 23:23

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Today's episode is about some interesting places around Banska Bystrica. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my travel vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Respect traditions“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my day trips itinerary and tips for travelers to Banska Bystrica. Episode notes In today's episode…

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Why are there not more babies in Europe? 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Why are there not more children born? Gudrun Kugler (MP from Austria) does not know everything about this but she has done some research for the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE. One of the problems she has found is the phenomenon of "delayed parenthood". Young people are expected to study and work for some years before they start to think about …

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University of Vienna celebrates 250 years of Czech language teaching 2:59

2M ago2:59

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The University of Vienna is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 250 years since Czech was first taught there. In fact, Czech was introduced as a field of study in Vienna 18 years earlier than at any Czech University.

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How to say “I don’t care” in Slovak; Banská Bystrica Must-See Spots; Tips and Notes to Walking Tour in Banska Bystrica; S9E5 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Today's episode is about the must-see places in Banska Bystrica. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the dative case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don’t care “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode are my tips and notes to my walking tour in Banska Bystrica. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking a…

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Upcoming storm around Christian schools in Norway 35:04

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Christian schools in Norway might face bad weather. The government's schools' inspection has criticised one of the schools for teaching the classical Biblical view on marriage. The schools organisation KFF has helped to protest against the inspection, says secretary general Audun Raen in this episode. The schools are waiting for the government to d…

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How to ask “Who are you waiting for?“ in Slovak; The History of Banska Bystrica; Accusative case of Slovak personal pronouns; S9E4 25:54

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Today's episode is about the history of Banská Bystrica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the accusative case of Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Who are you waiting for?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short overview of the history of Banská Bystrica in Slovak. Episode notes In today's ep…

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How to ask “How do I learn about this?“ in Slovak; Červený Kameň Castle; Festival Letobranie; S9E3 28:16

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Today's episode is about Červený Kameň castle in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few words from my festival vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “How do I learn about this? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is the information about the festival LETOBranie in Červený Kameň castle. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m ta…

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How to say “Be polite” in Slovak ; A Survival Guide to Slovak Work Etiquette; Dialogue; S9E2 23:18

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Today's episode is about work etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to ask “Be polite“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two colleagues who just started to work at a Slovak company. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about work etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak less…

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How to say “Thank you for the meal”; A Guide to Navigating Slovak Social Life; Dos and don'ts when dining in Slovakia; S9E1 24:14

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Today's episode is about social etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Thank you for the meal“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some dos and don'ts when dining in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about social etiquette …

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How to say “I don't know who did it.”; Relative Pronouns; Bonus 4; S8E26 9:15

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Today’s episode is about the Slovak Relative Pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don't know who did it” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I'm talking about the Slovak Relative Pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don't know who did it” in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. Neviem, kto chýba. (I don't know who's missing.) 2. Elena vždy vie, čo chc…

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How to ask “How much does it cost?” in Slovak; Interrogative Pronouns; Bonus 3; S8E25 10:30

3M ago10:30

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Today’s episode is about the Slovak Interrogative Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “How much does it cost?“ in Slovak. Episode notes Today I'm talking about the Slovak Interrogative Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “How much does it cost?“ in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. Kto je ten chlap? (Who is that guy?) 2. Čo máš v taške? (What do y…

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How to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?”; Reflexive Pronouns; Bonus 2; S8E24 13:39

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Today’s episode is about Slovak Reflexive Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?” in Slovak. Episode notes Today’s episode is about Slovak Reflexive Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?” in Slovak. Slovak lesson A) Sentences with reflexive pronouns "sa", "si": 1…

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How to ask “Who are these guys?”; Slovak Pronouns; Demonstrative Pronouns; Bonus 1; S8E23 15:29

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Today’s episode is about Slovak Demonstrative pronouns. In the Slovak lesson you will learn how to ask “Who are these guys?” in Slovak. Episode notes First I'm talking about Slovak pronouns in general. Then you will learn about Slovak Demonstrative pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Who are these guys?” in Slovak. Slovak lesson Overview of S…

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How to say “Happy anniversary”; Východná Festival in Slovakia; S8E22 28:54

4M ago28:54

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Today's episode is about the folk festival Východná in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say "Happy anniversary” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about the festival in Východná. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the folk festival …

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Being the Christian voice in political Berlin 49:35

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Johann Matthies has been installed as the political commissioner for the Evangelical Alliance in Germany. He will be the voice of the Christians in the German Parliament and the government. His role is there both "pastoral and prophetic", he says. His roots are in Soviet Kazakhstan, where he was born in a family of what's called Russian-Germans. As…

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How to say “Happy summer, friends! “; How to say “Enjoy a unique day! “; 3 Tips on How to Start Summer in Bratislava; S8 E21 27:22

4M ago27:22

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Today's episode is about 3 tips on how to start summer in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Happy summer, friends!” and “Enjoy a unique day! “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some information about the Period picnic in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about 3 tips on how t…

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Easing abortion as modern barbarism 29:31

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The United Kingdom parliament decided to decriminalise abortion. The practical effect of this is that abortion will be possible up to birth instead only 24 weeks. According to pro-life activist Ana del Pino, this is infanticide and barbarism, since the baby could survive outside the womb. It will also facilitate sex-selective abortion. For more, vi…

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How to ask “Are you free this weekend? “; Bratislava Cultural Summer in Slovakia; S8 E20 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Today's episode is about Bratislava Cultural Summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from today's topic. You will also learn how to ask “Are you free this weekend? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about the Bratislava Cultural Summer. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking ab…

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How to say “Just to be safe“ in Slovak; How to say “Happy Father’s Day“ in Slovak; Fathers’ Day in Slovakia; S8 E19 30:27

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Today's episode is about Fathers’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Just to be safe“ and “Happy Father’s Day” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short essay about Father’s Day in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about …

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Changing human nature through European integration 36:11

5M ago36:11

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European integration could be seen as a form of conversion therapy. The European Union tries to change human nature in itself by putting an unaccountable bureaucratic layer above the (former) sovereign member states. This might lead to tensions and even to conflict. This says the former US diplomat Todd Huizinga in the CNE podcast. He will work as …

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How to say “I will take it!“ in Slovak; Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens in Slovakia; S8 E18 26:47

5M ago26:47

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Today's episode is about the Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “I will take it!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between a granddaughter and her grandmom about the Weekend of open parks and ga…

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Is there a quiet revival among youngsters in Europe? 51:57

5M ago51:57

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Is there a spiritual revival in Europe? Generation Z comes to faith. Andreas Nordli (Youth with a Mission Norway) says that he sees that more people come to faith in the past few years than he has seen in all the years before that together. Secularisation is dead, he concludes. For the traditional church, here are challenges. Also for individual Ch…

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How to say “Let me introduce“ in Slovak; Slovak Jazz; Slovak Jazzman Peter Lipa; S8 E17 22:50

5M ago22:50

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Today's episode is about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Let me introduce... “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about Slovak jazz. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak less…

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Day of Czech returns to enthuse and educate about Czech language and literature 5:44

5M ago5:44

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On May 27th, the ‘Day of Czech’ ( Den češtiny ) is serving up a multi-genre programme of linguistic events, designed to inform Czech speakers about their language and help them to look at it with new eyes. Aimed in the morning at school groups, and later on the general public, the Day of Czech is being held in Prague’s Kampus Hybernská, where Danny…

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Christian organisation branded as extremist in Belarus 58:35

5M ago58:35

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Organisation Christian Vision branded as extremist by Lukashenko regime in Belarus. What does this mean? Natallia Vasilevich explains. Christian Vision started spontaneously in 2020, around the time of the protests against the fraudulent elections. For more, visit https://CNE.news or subscribe to our newsletters at https://cne.news/subscribe…

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How to say “Keep calm”; How to say “Be alert!”; What’s Up with the Bears in Slovakia? What to Do if You See a Bear; S8 E16 24:26

5M ago24:26

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Today's episode is about the bear situation in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep calm” and “Be alert!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the main points of today’s episode in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the bear…

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Challenges for Christians in wartime Ukraine 57:20

6M ago57:20

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When Igor Bandura (born 1970) was a young boy, he had moral objections against the godless Soviet Union and did not want to go in the army in 1989. But he had no choice, and so he was there during the coup in Moscow in August 1990. But now, Bandura is no pacifist anymore. And that is the same for most of his Baptist brothers. For more, visit https:…

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How to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak; World Athletics Day; S8 E15 19:43

6M ago19:43

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Today's episode is about World Athletics Day. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my athletics vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary about the Athletics Day. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Athletics Day. In…

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Sperm donation and Christian parenting 53:19

6M ago53:19

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The donor-conceived Menno Hofman and the Christian ethics professor Henk Jochemsen debate about sperm donation. Hofman himself was conceived from donor sperm, too. And he has "roughly 25" donor children apart from the direct three in his own family. Hofman is a Christian theologian. His ethical motive is in helping other people, especially intended…

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How to say “Great Question“ in Slovak; 80 Year Anniversary of the End of the Second World War; Remembering the End of WW II; S8 E14 23:37

6M ago23:37

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Today's episode is about the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my lecture. You will also learn how to say “Great question“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some Questions & Answers from my lecture about WW II in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode…

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Bart van den Dikkenberg in CNE’s Podcast: Impossible to believe in evolution and the Bible 33:31

6M ago33:31

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Can a Christian believe in both God and evolution? According to Bart van den Dikkenberg, the answer is no, as the two beliefs are contradictory to the Christian faith. Van den Dikkenberg, a science and technology editor for the Dutch Reformed newspaper Reformatorisch Dagblad (RD), says that his primary concern today is seeing scientists who are emb…

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How to say “That sounds like a fight“ in Slovak; Traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia; Slovak Dative Case of Neuter Nouns in Plural 6; S8 E13 34:47

6M ago34:47

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Today's episode is about the traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the Slovak dative case of neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That sounds like a fight.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the trad…

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Worldview battle around Christian education in Sweden 48:18

6M ago48:18

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Sweden is a free and democratic country that gives space to Christian education. But Christian schools usually experience that they are in the midst of a worldview battle. The public is sympathetic. The political atmosphere is critical and follows the secularist religion. The school's inspection is visiting the 137 schools regularly. And although t…

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How to say “That was so much fun!“ in Slovak; Old Slovak Traditions in April; Slovak Dative Case of Feminine Nouns in Plural 5; Dialogue; S8 E12 29:50

6M ago29:50

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Today's episode is about the traditions on St. George and St. Marek’s days in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the dative case of the Slovak feminine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That was so much fun!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about th…

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Abortion in the European Citizen's Initiative and the member states 45:39

6M ago45:39

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Interview with Grégor Puppinck (ECLJ, European Centre for Law and Justice) about the European Citizen's Initiative My Voice My Choice about abortion. According to Puppinck, the nature of My Choice My Voice is to make national legislation about abortion ineffective, since the aim of the initiative is to facilitate abortion travelling. For more, visi…