Best Michael McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 91 Coaching vs Therapy: How Taking Action Transforms Visibility and Growth 32:22

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Episode Description / Show Notes: I’ve been getting this question a lot lately: what’s the difference between coaching and traditional talk therapy? In this episode, I break it down using a client story (pseudonym: “Kathy”) that illustrates common patterns of hesitation, fear, and overthinking. You’ll hear how coaching is different: we don’t just t…

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Building Update / "apostles" 21:26

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By Michael McCracken

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Faith Under Fire: Biblical Truths and Modern Challenges: feat. Michael Keller | Episode 300 19:52

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By Michael Keller, Jonathan Youssef

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#268 | The Cultural Obsolescence of Religion: A Deep Dive with Christian Smith, Pt. 1 26:23

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In an insightful and thought-provoking dialogue, Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Christian Smith tackle the contentious issue of why traditional religion appears to be losing its grip on American society. Drawing from Dr. Smith's extensive research, the conversation reveals a stark reality: traditional faith is not only declining but has become cult…

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Palestine 1:44:27

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Hello, this week we're doing an episode on the early Irish-Palestine relations. The past two years have been a particularly bleak time in the history of the region but we wanted to take a look at some of the early connections and similarities between Ireland and Mandatory Palestine from the 1920s on and maybe show why so many Irish people strongly …

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1 Corinthians 15:1-19 39:51

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There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of…

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Boxing’s back on the BBC 32:22

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How big a moment is it to see live boxing back on BBC television on a Saturday night? Buncey speaks to Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV ahead of their British heavyweight title fight in Derby on October 25th, live on BBC 2. He also gets insight from the BBC’s Kal Sajad and asks former British heavyweight Clifton Mitchell what it really means to fight f…

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1 Corinthians 13 47:06

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By Michael McCracken

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Ep 90: From Golden Child to Self-Led Healer with Lauren Smallcomb 1:02:22

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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History 1:06:38

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This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…

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Goodbye (for now) and Thank You (forever) 23:11

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Braden Gall and Steven Lassan host the last episode of the Athlon U College Football podcast - aka, The Cover 2 pod. We tell stories, explain the future of the pod and explain our love of college football. Dear Listeners, Thank you to each and every one of you who listened over the last 12 seasons. I would love to stay in touch via social media or …

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Identity, Discipleship, and Costly Faith in Christ: feat. Sam Allberry | Episode 299 25:10

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Discover how union with Christ transforms our identity, reshapes our approach to discipleship, and calls every believer to costly faith. Pastor and author Sam Allberry joins Jonathan Youssef to share candid insights on navigating same-sex attraction, authentic holiness, and the challenges facing today's church. Whether wrestling with faith or longi…

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#267 | Faith, Politics, and the American Identity: Navigating Christian Nationalism with Paul D. Miller, Pt. 2 40:37

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Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Paul D. Miller engage in a thought-provoking dialogue concerning the intricate dynamics of Christian nationalism and its implications for contemporary ministry. The face the difficult question on the necessity for Christians to thoughtfully navigate the political landscape without succumbing to tribalism, particularly…

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Dave Allen: Looking Back and Fighting Forward 31:19

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Is Dave Allen becoming one of Britain’s most popular boxers? Ahead of his Sheffield headliner, the “White Rhino” joins Buncey to reflect on his rise through the ranks, finally getting an en-suite, and the prospect of a fight with Deontay Wilder. Plus, trainer Jamie Moore gives his insight on his fighter's journey.…

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Saipan - Part 1 (1996-2002) 1:08:08

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This week we're taking a look back at Saipan and the Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy debacle, and the only way to do that is by going back six years beforehand to figure out what the hell was going on that led to one of the greatest tragedies Irish sport has ever witnessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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1 Corinthians 12:12-31 34:38

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Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with…

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Arís - John Delaney - A Cowboy Special 15:38

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Hello! With Ireland breaking our hearts in the qualifiers at the minute, and a Saipan movie on its way, we're back talking about football this week. We'll have a full Saipan episode out soon, but while we were recording that it got us thinking about the man who started it all, John Delaney. Here's a clip from an episode we did on Don John back in 2…

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Ep 89 Visibility Wounds: What They Are and How to Heal 31:40

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#266 | Faith, Politics, and the American Identity: Navigating Christian Nationalism with Paul D. Miller, Pt. 1 47:42

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In their insightful discussion on Christian nationalism, Travis Michael Fleming and Paul D. Miller explore the complex relationship between faith and politics in America, highlighting Dr. Miller's latest book, The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism. They critically examine the claim that America is a Christian n…

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Just a Prayer 6:22

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Week 4: So wrong and it feels so good (and Mike Gundy is out) 1:16:18

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Steven and Braden talk college football. Our favorite thing in Week 4 was a massive new mascot and a distracted head coach. Mike Gundy has been fired from Ok-State as the hot seat gets warmer. Man, were we wrong about a lot in Week 4 and doesn't that make it fun? We look ahead at massive top 15 match-ups this week, offer picks against the spread an…

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How Do We Stop Scrolling Ourselves to Death? feat: Ivan Mesa and Brett McCracken, Episode 298 22:38

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What if the habits shaping your daily scroll are quietly shaping your soul, and your church, for the next generation? In Part 2 of our conversation with Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa, editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age, we take a deeper look into the ways digital technology forms our hearts, relationships, and…

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Parker v Wardley: The Heavy Waiting Game. 34:54

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Big-time boxing returns to the O2 in October. Former world champion Barry Jones joins Buncey to look ahead to the heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley, with the winner in line to face undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. But who is taking the bigger gamble? We hear from both fighters and promoter Frank Warren.…

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First Love 48:09

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First Love There are many fights and battles that the believer will engage in over the span of a lifetime, but the most important fight, is the fight for your own heart. DNA Questions Discover -Which snapshot of the Ephesian church most intrigues you? Acts 19, Ephesians 3:8-10, or Revelation 2:1-7? -Which aspect of doctrine would you want to explor…

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Bonus Dev - Schrödinger's Bastard 10:24

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Hello! Here's a short teaser for the final episode in our De Valera series. Over on Head Stuff+ we did more of a deep dive into his birth (and his dad), the so called "Dev's Vice Act" (which led to a good Dundalk man getting fined for shifting), Dev's relationship with the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, and his ultimate legacy with the Mother & Baby …

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Ep 88 Trusting Your Voice & Healing Chronic Pain with Sean Hershey 1:01:16

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Eubank v Benn II: The First Face-Off 47:44

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Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey speaks to Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their November rematch at the Tottenham Hostpsur Stadium. He also hears from their respective promoters, Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn. Plus, fresh from winning his first world title, Lewis Crocker pops over for a chat.…

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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Ricky Hatton: The Hitman’s Legacy 53:39

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Will Ricky Hatton go down as one of Britain’s most beloved fighters? Mark Chapman is joined by Stacey Copeland, Anthony Crolla, and Steve Bunce to answer that question and reminisce the extraordinary career he had both in and out of the ring. They are also joined by Frank Warren who managed and promoted Hatton during his rise through the sport.…

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Is the playoff is adding value to the regular season? 1:10:21

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Steven and Braden talk college football after a dramatic third weekend of action. Our favorite thing from Week 3, what Georgia's win over Tennessee teaches us about the playoff and how Notre Dame's resume is still really good. Critical games in the Big 12 and Big Ten highlight another great weekend of action.…

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#265 | Are We Scrolling Ourselves to Death?: Unpacking the Perils of Digital Distraction with Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa 1:05:19

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The episode delves into the compelling arguments presented in 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death,' where the authors contend that the uncritical acceptance of technology within church culture poses existential threats to genuine discipleship. By drawing parallels to Postman’s seminal work, the discussion emphasizes that the medium through which messages…

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Processing Charlie Kirk's Death 22:58

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Why Are We Scrolling Ourselves to Death?: feat: Ivan Mesa and Brett McCracken, Episode 297 21:24

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Are we scrolling ourselves numb while our souls quietly starve? On this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef talks with Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa, editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age, about how digital overload is quietly shaping who we are—often more deeply than we realize. Dive in as they rev…

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Butty Sugrue and the Underground World Champion Mick Meaney 1:09:48

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If you listened to our Muhammad Ali In Ireland episode you'll already be familiar with strongman, showman, publican, promoter and all around great man himself, Butty Sugrue. Here we delve a little deeper into Butty's extraordinary life, and chat about Mick Meaney, Butty's employee who buried himself underground in London in an attempt to set a worl…

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Remembering Hatton with Costello and Bunce 32:09

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Buncey is joined by the former BBC Boxing correspondent Mike Costello to look back on the life and career of Ricky Hatton who died at the age of 46. They share their memories of the man who will be remembered as one of the best from the UK.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Reaction to Ricky Hatton's Death 31:02

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Steve Crossman is joined by Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall to react to the sad news about Ricky Hatton's death. Steve and Richie reflect on his life and career, his battles with his mental health, and on what he meant to everyone who knew him. As a former World Champion, Ricky Hatton will go down as one of the biggest icons in British boxing histo…

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1 Corinthians 12:1-11 40:07

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Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with…

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Canelo v Crawford - The Preview 28:29

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Can Terence Crawford cope with the leap in size, and is Canelo Álvarez still at his peak? Those are just two of the questions Buncey and former world champion Barry Jones ponder ahead of this weekend’s Vegas super-fight. You’ll also hear from Amir Khan, who has shared the ring with both men, and promoter Frank Warren tells us who he thinks wins.…

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Ep 87 Soft Scripting Your Life: How Reality TV Taught Me to Find My Voice and Purpose 25:01

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