Best Llandeilo Podcasts (2026)

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Christmas Ghosts: Haunted Dinefwr & Llandeilo – Welsh Ghost Stories for the Darkest Nights (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP163) 50:16

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Which Christmas decoration began life as a witch-repelling charm? What haunted Welsh mansion has glowing fog drifting through its corridors even in summer? And who is the mysterious Boy in Blue said to appear in an unnerving old painting? This Christmas, we return to Dinefwr and Llandeilo - some of the most haunted locations in Wales - with storyte…

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Christmas Folklore: The Mari Lwyd – How to Make a Welsh Ghost-Horse (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP162) 47:22

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How do you build a Mari Lwyd? Where do you find a horse skull? How heavy is it really – and how on earth do you dance with one? This Christmas, we go behind the folklore of Wales’s most iconic winter visitor – the Mari Lwyd – to uncover the practical secrets rarely talked about: construction, decoration, materials, performance, and the surprisingly…

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EP161 Halloween at a Haunted Welsh Castle: The Curse of Pennard Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 🎃🏰 21:06

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What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch? It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, f…

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EP160 Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh Spirits on Nos Calan Gaeaf (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 21:00

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🎃👻 What dangerous games did people play on the night when the veil between worlds was at its thinnest? Who walked the dark lanes of Wales on Nos Calan Gaeaf long before modern Halloween lights flickered? In this special Halloween episode, Mark Rees explores centuries-old Welsh traditions that mixed fun, fear, and fortune-telling. From sowing hemp s…

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EP159 Halloween Ghost Rider: Haunted History, Murder Road & Jack-o'-Lanterns (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 24:46

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Who is the mysterious Ghost Rider haunting a lonely Welsh road plagued by Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns? What dark link ties this spectral horseman to an old murder, a flickering light in the darkness, and the Devil himself? On this episode, journey into the shadows of rural Wales, where folklore and fear merge on moonlit lanes. Discover the chilling …

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EP158 When Death Knocks: Haunted Farmhouse, Uncanny Warnings & Spirit Sounds from America (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 21:10

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What if death could knock on your door — quite literally — before claiming a life? Would you answer? Would you believe it? And what strange thread connects these events in Wales to a death in America? In this eerie real-life account from 19th-century Wales, a tailor living in a remote farmhouse near Newcastle Emlyn is disturbed by strange and persi…

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EP157 King Arthur’s Stone: Wales’s Most Haunted Tomb? Paranormal Knights and Midnight Rituals (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 31:47

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Why do people report ghostly knights, phantom horses and spectral visions during the full moon in this Welsh beauty spot? What ancient force still lingers atop Cefn Bryn? On this episode, Mark journeys to the windswept heights of Gower during the summer solstice to investigate one of Wales’s oldest and most mysterious sites — a place steeped in dru…

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EP156 Secrets of Craig-y-Nos Castle: Wales’ Most Haunted Gothic Mansion? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 47:54

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Why has Craig-y-Nos Castle drawn ghost hunters, psychics and TV crews for decades? What secrets still linger in its shadowy halls? Find out in the 5th anniversary episode of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales. This month, Mark returns to one of the UK’s most famously "most haunted" sites — a place so notorious it’s become part of British paranormal legen…

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EP155 Ghosts, Goblins & Graveyard Dogs: A Paranormal Lucky Dip (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:41

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What kind of spectral creature leaps onto a corpse, rides in the hearse, and disappears into the mourners at the graveside? In this folkloric lucky dip of ghostly odds and ends, Mark Rees unearths the eerie tales too strange, too short, or too scattered to fit anywhere else… until now. Why did a grand Welsh mansion blaze with phantom lights long af…

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EP154 They Came at Midnight: The Uncanny Changeling Mystery (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:51

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Who knocks at midnight—and what do they want? Are these visitors of the night bringing gifts or a curse? When a knock came at midnight, the family inside had no idea the supernatural visitors weren’t just visiting—they were hunting. A seemingly generous call from the Tylwyth Teg—the fairy folk of Welsh folklore—soon unravels into one of the darkest…

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EP153 The Headless Warrior Princess Haunting Kidwelly Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 23:29

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What lurks in the shadows of one of Wales’ most striking castles? What happens when a medieval battlefield becomes a haunted ruin? And can a headless ghost really ask for help? In this spine-chilling episode, we uncover the eerie legends of Kidwelly Castle - an ancient fortress steeped in bloodshed, rebellion and restless spirits. From the tragic t…

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EP152 Ghost Dogs: Haunting Encounters with Phantom Hounds (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 30:36

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What would you do if you came face to face with a ghostly hound? Would you reach out to pet it, or run the other way? And what if that spectral dog wasn’t just a harmless apparition, but a chilling omen of death? In this episode, we explore two terrifying real-life encounters with ghost dogs in Wales - one a faithful spirit bound by loyalty, the ot…

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EP151 Fairy Gold: Secrets, Curses and the Price of Magical Riches (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 28:40

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What would you do if you stumbled upon a stash of gold in the forest, knowing it might vanish with just one word? Could it be the legendary fairy gold of folklore, a treasure bound by secrecy and mischief? In this episode, we dive into enchanting tales of the mysterious wealth bestowed by the fairy folk—fortunes that could disappear in a puff of sm…

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EP150 Wales' Eerie Christmas Death Omen: The Ghostly Tolling of the Tolaeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 29:48

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The Ghosts and Folklore Podcast is celebrating a monumental milestone – Episode 150 – with a festive, eerie twist. For this special Christmas edition, host Mark Rees blends the magic of the holiday season with haunting tales and mysterious folklore. Get ready for a journey into the strange and supernatural, featuring festive ghosts, ancient traditi…

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EP149 Wales’ Most Terrifying Death Omen: The Haunting Cry of the Cyhyraeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 23:30

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Have you ever heard a chilling, disembodied moan carried on the wind, growing louder and softer like waves crashing on the shore? What if that sound wasn’t just the wind but a sinister harbinger of death? This episode, Mark delves into the eerie Welsh death omen known as the Cyhyraeth - a ghostly sound that strikes terror into those who hear it. Co…

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EP148 Halloween Hauntings: Mysteries of Margam Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 32:19

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This Halloween, are you ready to uncover the chilling secrets of Margam Castle? Who - or what - haunts this iconic Welsh landmark? Could it be the ghostly monks seen gliding through the night, the playful spirits of Victorian children, or the vengeful presence of a tragic gamekeeper? In this spine-tingling Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) episode, we di…

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EP147 The Poltergeist Diaries: Stone-Throwing Spirit Unleashed (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 27:30

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What happens when a quiet life in rural Wales is shattered by an unseen force? In this spine-chilling episode, join Mark Rees as he delves into the haunting tale of a poltergeist that escalated from harmless mischief to terrifying violence. Through a remarkable diary kept by a local vicar in the early 18th century, we uncover the shocking events th…

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EP146 The Haunting of Craflwyn: A Gothic Nightmare in North Wales (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 24:43

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Could this be one of Wales' most terrifying hauntings? How did a dream home turn into a living nightmare? Why did its residents retreat to the kitchen, and who—or what—joined them there? Join Mark Rees as he delves into the spine-tingling haunting of Craflwyn Hall, a National Trust property nestled in the shadow of Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) peaks. Was …

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EP145 Demon House of Gower: Secrets of Swansea's "Village of the Dead" (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 28:24

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What dark secrets lie in this picturesque corner of Wales? Why was it once known as the 'village of the dead'? And what horrifying events drove a family to the brink of despair in the mid-seventeenth century? Journey to the breath-taking Gower Peninsula to uncover the terrifying tale of the Demon House of Gower. Explore the mysterious and malevolen…

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EP144 Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle: Shadow People & Unexplained Deaths (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 40:26

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What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy? Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies …

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EP143 The Doomed Spirit of Matilda of the Night: Eternal Torment and Haunted Legends (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 27:26

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The tragic story of Mallt-y-Nos (Matilda of the Night), the female spirit cursed to hunt and ride for eternity. What drove this Norman lady to such a fate? How did her passion for the hunt lead to everlasting torment? Discover the dark wish that sealed her destiny and how her ghostly cries still echo through the Welsh countryside. Explore the lore …

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EP142 Paranormal Protection: Supernatural Safeguards Against Spirits and Fairies (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 30:32

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Join your host, Mark Rees, as he uncovers age-old secrets designed to protect against the otherworldly forces that lurk in the shadows. Don't let the spirits catch you unawares—listen now! Explore three traditional methods of warding off spirits, fairies, and even werewolves. Can invoking the name of God or Jesus truly banish malevolent entities? D…

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EP141 Supernatural Corpse Birds: Winged Harbingers of Death in Welsh Folklore (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:05

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Delve into the eerie world of corpse birds, winged entities said to foretell impending death. Are these sightings mere coincidences or something more sinister? Uncover the chilling tales behind these supernatural avian visitors as we explore first-hand accounts like the tale of Miss Griffiths and the mysterious "little grey one," or the tragic fate…

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EP140 Murder Most Foul in Haunted Houses: Eerie Encounters in Gothic Mansions (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 25:34

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Ghostly encounters that defy explanation are reported at two haunted houses. Are you brave enough to explore these mysterious cases where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and every shadow holds a secret? In our first story, we delve into the grisly crimes of a house shrouded in a sinister past. Who—or what—haunts its halls, leaving g…

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Deep-Dive - Easter Hope 1 - Romans 5:2-11 22:15

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EP139 When Evil Spirits Attack: Demonic Hellfire Strikes a Welsh Mansion (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:12

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Mischievous spectral beings wreak havoc in a Welsh mansion that promises thrills and chills at every turn. Fact with folklore intertwine in this mysterious tale that blurs the lines between reality and the paranormal. Was it truly the work of supernatural forces, or merely the imaginings of a frightened community? As we explore the remnants of a on…

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Deep-Dive - Not Simply with Words - 1 Thessalonians1:5 22:06

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EP138 The Uncanny Were-Dog and Other Canine Terrors: Paranormal Pooches of the Wild Hunt (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 25:08

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Spectral hounds roam the land at night. Some possess the bodies of half-humans, with eyes like moons and mouths that emit smoke. What do these unearthly creatures signify? And why do they haunt the valleys and mountains of Wales? In our exploration, we'll encounter tales of evil fishermen chased into the sea, lost travelers saved by the power of pr…

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Deep-Dive: Babylon's Last Night ... fall - Daniel 5 29:29

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EP137 The Ghost of a Grave and Other Death Omens: Supernatural Secrets of Life After Death (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 22:18

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Step into the realm of the uncanny and delve into the mysterious world of death omens and supernatural secrets. From the infamous corpse candles to chilling premonitions, uncover the spine-tingling tales that have haunted communities for generations. What do these strange signs really signify? How do they choose their harbingers of death? And could…

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Deep-Dive - Daniel 4 ... Authoritarianism and the God Who is King of all kings 19:12

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Deep-Dive - Daniel 3, the God with superior power 24:59

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EP136 The Dark Art of the Exorcist: Banish Spirits, Goblins & Fairies with Exorcism (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 25:39

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Unravel the mysterious realm of exorcism, a practice as old as time itself, employed to banish ghouls, ghosts, and goblins from our world. Is there a safeguard against the forces of darkness? Could your daily piety be the key to repelling the bogeys and fairies lurking in the shadows? Are you ready to unravel the secrets of exorcism, spirituality, …

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Daniel 2 - The God Who REVEALS mysteries 30:20

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New Testament Missionary Methods - Luke 15:1-32 33:58

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EP135 Terror of the Mundane Ghosts: Are Ordinary Spirits the Most Frightening? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 22:54

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Can the most terrifying paranormal activity also be the most boring? Are dull ghosts really the scariest of all? In this chilling episode, Mark Rees unravels a paranormal theory that turns the mundane into the terrifying. What if the most ordinary ghost stories held a power that could send shivers down your spine? Delve into a "dull" ghost tale in …

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HAPPY New Year - 1 John 1:1-4 25:51

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EP134 Hounds of the Underworld: Dare You Join the Wild Hunt? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 23:01

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Picture this: snarling spectral dogs traversing the air in hot pursuit of their prey. Their haunting howls are harbingers of death, and their appearance cannot be easily defined, ranging from small white creatures with rose-coloured ears to "ugly beasts" with fiery eyes. On this chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the Welsh otherworl…

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Deep-Dive Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 God deals decisively with religious cynicism 21:51

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EP133 Christmas Special: The Other Mari Lwyd – Wales' Uncanny Yuletide Visitor (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 29:50

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Dive into the Christmas revelry with singing and dancing, but beware: there's a darker side to these Victorian traditions involving a frightening hag and a horse-skulled Christmas visitor. Uncover strange tales of festive celebrations, the Welsh love for singing in the 'land of song', the long-standing links between Morris Dancing and the Mari Lwyd…

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Deep-Dive - the most encouraging verse in the Old Testament - Malachi 3:6-12 28:58

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Deep-Dive: He sent His Son - Malachi 2:17-3:5 33:48

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A Quick Update from Mark Rees: Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 4:23

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Christmas Gremlins have struck the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast HQ. Sadly, there is no new episode this week due to some potentially paranormal technical difficulties. Instead, here's a quick update from Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) in which he explains what you can expect over the festive season, and calls on the Mari Lwyd to deliver some s…

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Deep-Dive: Really. Lousy. Preachers. (And where they get you). Malachi 2:1-16 27:46

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Twenty-seven minutes on Malachi 2:1-16 warning on the dangers of listening to really dodgy preachers! Support the showBy Simon Bowkett

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Deep-Dive: Crossing Cultures in New Testament Mission - Miletus - Acts 20:17-38 30:26

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Thirty minutes from https://twitter.com/WelshRev at https://www.facebook.com/TyrBugail for https://www.facebook.com/Grace.Wales.online , https://welshrev.blogspot.com/and https://yGRWP.com Video https://youtu.be/6QOo3FNYYFA Transcript A transcript is available at the top of this page Support the show…

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EP132 Pete the Polt: Inside One of the Biggest Poltergeist Cases Ever (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 29:44

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A haunting described as "one of the biggest poltergeist cases ever" saw a Welsh business plagued by paranormal activity. The chilling case of Peter the Poltergeist/ Pete the Polt is one of the most significant poltergeist cases documented. A haunting that spanned a decade, mysterious objects were thrown around a workshop in Cardiff that led the bew…

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Deep-Dive: Crossing Cultures in New Testament Mission - Athens - Acts 17:16-33 31:43

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Thirty- one minutes from https://twitter.com/WelshRev at https://www.facebook.com/TyrBugail for https://www.facebook.com/Grace.Wales.online , https://welshrev.blogspot.com/and https://yGRWP.com Support the showBy Simon Bowkett

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Deep-Dive: Crossing cultures in New Testament mission - Acts 13:13-52 Pisidian Antioch 35:02

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Thirty-five minutes from https://twitter.com/WelshRev at https://www.facebook.com/TyrBugail for https://www.facebook.com/Grace.Wales.online , https://welshrev.blogspot.com/and https://yGRWP.com Video A short 3 minute trailer explaining what this is all about can be found HERE https://youtu.be/bJIGpzU5ieA And a video of this sermon recording can be …

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EP131 Curse of the Vampire Bed: Is Dracula Lurking Under the Duvet? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 21:32

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Can an "uncanny piece of furniture" really suck your blood like Dracula? Is this vampire bed possessed by Nosferatu? When a young family in seventeenth-century Cardiff acquire a heavy four-posted bedstead at a bankruptcy sale, little could they have known it was the soon-to-be infamous "vampire bed." It caused a four-month-old baby to scream in ter…

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Deep-Dive: Malachi 1:10-14 One People under God for His Glory 27:57

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Twenty-seven minutes from https://twitter.com/WelshRev at https://www.facebook.com/TyrBugail for https://www.facebook.com/Grace.Wales.online , https://welshrev.blogspot.com/and https://yGRWP.com Video A studio cam video of this recording is available HERE: https://youtu.be/6YfA5hpOHsw?si=USKKPhl5z77KjX7t Transcript A near transcript of the episode …