Best Rob Muir Podcasts (2025)

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Six Days on the Cumbria Way with Jennifer Stevens 26:01

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ennifer Stevens joins Rob to talk about her six-day walk along the Cumbria Way, one of England’s most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. She first walked it in 2021 and couldn’t resist returning — this time swapping wild camping for cosy farm stays and shepherd’s huts. They discuss: Why the Cumbria Way keeps calling her back The mix of rem…

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MUIR WOODS: The Cathedral. "Coolidge." Souvenirs. Redwood. 18:11

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! If you don't have the time or the vehicle to travel 5 1/2 hours to Redwood National Park on your next San Francisco trip, you can instead cross the Golden Gate Bridge, take a scenic drive through Marin County, and spend some quality time in Muir Woods National Monument. We did, and it's awe…

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Permits, Bears and Cat Holes: Ally Beaven’s John Muir Trail 24:55

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Author and ultra-runner Ally Beaven swaps mountain races for mountain passes, walking the legendary John Muir Trail with his partner Karen. Over 340 kilometres and two weeks, they cross high passes, navigate wilderness logistics, and rediscover the joy of moving slowly. We cover: What makes the John Muir Trail so special Why permits and planning sh…

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ALCATRAZ: The Rock. Rule 5. The Birdman. Bridge. 17:38

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church throu…

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The Cape Wrath Trail: Into the Wild with Magnus Ross 38:20

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The Cape Wrath Trail is a name that makes seasoned hikers raise an eyebrow. It’s 350km of wild terrain from Fort William to the far northwest tip of Scotland — much of it without a clear path. In this episode, Magnus Ross joins us just five days after completing it. He talks about: What it’s really like to walk the UK’s hardest trail The long days …

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TOURISM: Best foot forward. Bus stop signs. The Bushman. Letter Pool. 18:42

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SPECIAL MESSAGE: San Francisco month in October! 1:10

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Scheduled postings: October 7: Tourism. October 14: Alcatraz. October 21: Muir Woods. October 28: The Golden Gate. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. H…

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Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites: Big Views, Tough Climbs, and Shared Joy 17:53

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The Alta Via 1 in Italy’s Dolomites is one of Europe’s classic long-distance trails — about 120km of steep climbs, rocky passes, and unforgettable mountain huts. In this episode, I talk with Marijke, who travelled from Montana to hike the trail with her best friend. Over long days and big climbs they shared laughter, grappa, and the sheer awe of th…

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EVEN MORE BEARS: A bear robbed of her cubs. "The Autobiography of David Crockett." The man or the bear? Bear Attack. 18:16

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We finish Animal Month with my third and (probably) final venture into ursine territory. If my buddy Kenny Embry is out there, this one's for you. We'll discuss Sarah Palin's favorite mammal and the situations in which you might encounter it; the most famous bear-hunter in history and my su…

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Bothies and Big Lessons on the West Highland Way 24:16

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In this episode, Rob talks with Jennifer Stevens, creator of the Tiny Pine Outdoors YouTube channel, about her very first long-distance hike: the West Highland Way in Scotland. Jennifer hiked the 96-mile route in 2020, taking ten days to walk from Milngavie to Fort William. Along the way she: Faced the infamous Devil’s Staircase with a heavy pack W…

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ANTS: The slacker. "The Earth Dwellers." Memories of Dad. Ants in the Pants. 17:56

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Again we turn to the insect world for help with living among the humans. I hope it's not bugging you. This week we'll discuss how smart humans have figured out a way to destroy themselves (which stupid ants don't do); the incredible work ants do by being what they are and doing what they ar…

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Blisters, Joy, and a Three-Legged Dog: Martyn Howe on Britain’s National Trails 29:59

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In this episode I talk with Martyn Howe, author of Tales from the Big Trails. Martyn set out to walk every one of the UK’s national trails — a journey that took him from the wild coastlines of Pembrokeshire to the vast openness of the Pennine Way and the remoteness of the Southern Upland Way. We talk about: The rhythm of trail life and why its simp…

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MORE CATS: Indifference vs. Self-Assurance. "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." Curiosity. Exploding Kittens. 19:37

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I hate cats. But I enjoy Chinese food. See, there’s a blessing in every part of God’s creation – especially the lessons they teach us. This week we’ll deal with whether cats think they’re better than you or just don’t know you exist; some amazing poetry that somehow gave rise to some horrib…

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Following Roman Footsteps through Albania 24:22

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In this episode, I talk with Bodil Outshoorn — Product Manager at On Running for the Elite Footwear Programme, PhD in shoe grip, and passionate long-distance adventurer. Bodil and a friend ran the Via Egnatia, an ancient Roman road running 500km from Albania to Greece. They covered it in just 12 days, averaging a marathon a day through mud, mountai…

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BUTTERFLIES: Metamorphosis. "Papillon." Flutterbys. Mariposas. 18:40

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Maybe when I announced “Animal Month,” you just thought “lions and tigers and bears, oh my.” But God teaches us big lessons with little things. This week we’ll discuss how ugly things grow beautiful through forces beyond their understanding; the man with a butterfly tattoo who went to crazy…

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The Path to Tour Du Mont Blanc Joy 29:15

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Join us as we discuss the Alps and the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc — the 170km loop around the Mont Blanc massif and one of the most popular trails in the world. I’m joined by Ian and Emily from TMBtrailguide.com, who’ve been helping hikers for over eight years with their camping guides and consultations. Based in Boulder, Colorado, they first hik…

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SNAKES, part 3: with Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts 20:26

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts of the Text Talk podcast are back to finish up our discussion of everyone’s favorite reptile. Here we discuss a children’s game that, deliberately or accidentally, teaches us that life isn’t fair, some people catch more breaks than we do, and there’s not muc…

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SNAKES, part 2: with Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts 25:01

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts are partners in the gospel for the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. They also co-host the excellent Text Talk podcast; a link is provided in the show notes. Edwin and Andrew are back to give the other side of the Biblical picture of…

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SNAKES: with Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts 43:46

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re talking animals this month, and we start in style by bringing in Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts of the Text Talk podcast to discuss everyone’s favorite reptile. We start where you would expect — the garden of Eden. But when I suggested Eve fell victim to a relatively obvious ploy, m…

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The Toughest Trail in America? 28:52

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Simon Oxley spent 23 days on the Sierra High Route — a 195-mile trek through California’s Sierra Nevada that’s as demanding as it is spectacular. Known as one of the toughest trails in North America, the route weaves across Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia–Kings Canyon, with over half of it completely off-trail. Simon shares what it’s like to tra…

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CHILDREN: Arrows. "Lord of the Flies." "Jesus Loves Me." Lucky Ducks. 18:55

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! It’s time for one of my very favorite topics. How I got six and a half seasons in without a “Children” episode, I have no idea. We’ll discuss the reason spiritual people have children and then launch them out into the world; the sort of society we get when children make the rules; the simpl…

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A Mouse, a Storm and the Great Glen Way 24:32

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In this conversation, Jennifer Stevens shares her experiences hiking the Great Glen Way in Scotland, discussing the trail's accessibility, the beauty of nature, and the challenges faced along the way. She reflects on her happiest moments, the difficulties of wild camping, and the interesting people she met during her journey. Jennifer emphasizes th…

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PREPARATION: Judgment. "The Day of the Jackal." The voices in my head. Grand Austria Hotel. 18:28

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! If something important is on the horizon, you get ready for it. That’s just common sense. Unfortunately, sense isn’t as common as you might think. This week we’ll discuss how Jesus is coming quicker than you think, and not in the way you might think; the extremes to which people will go in …

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60 Laps of the Tour Du Mont Blanc 18:58

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What does it take to complete the Tour du Mont Blanc 60 times? In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and International Mountain Guide Kingley Jones, who knows this iconic trail better than almost anyone. We talk about what makes the TMB so special, Kingley’s favourite huts, the people he’s met along the way, and his tips for anyone pl…

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S2 Ep9: Dame Ruth Cairnie: Becoming the First Female Chair in Babcock’s 130-Year History, Women in Leadership, and the Power of Clear Communication 39:57

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As the first ever female chair of Babcock International Group, Dame Ruth is an inspiration to many. She talks Jackie through her impressive career which started with studying black holes and then took her through various businesses over nearly 40 years. But what skills does it take to chair a board and lead a major international business through a …

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INCOMPETENCE: Saved anyway. "Worst. President. Ever." Worst preacher ever. Seers Catalog. 17:56

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! If there’s any subject in which I could claim to be an expert, this is the one. Thankfully God is more than competent enough to compensate for me. We’ll discuss how our repeated failures will not get in the way of a God determined to save us; a president whose best wasn’t nearly good enough…

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Testing Times in the Lake District 16:03

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Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures spent a week in the Lakes testing four things: 1. A new route that connects 35 Wainwrights in the Eastern Fells in a continuous loop. 2. A new version of the Big Trail Adventures App 3. Some new tech - how to keep his devices charged 4. His fitness! In this episode, Stephen tells us how all that testing…

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NEWS, part 3: with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson 16:30

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re wrapping up with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson in this part of the episode. Here we focus on clickbait — the news industry’s increasing tendency to rope viewers in with wild headlines, claims of urgency, and countless other tactics designed to keep us glued to the screen. How can w…

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NEWS, part 2: with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson 31:01

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re picking up where we left off from the first part of my conversation with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson, two veterans of the news business. If you missed the first part, make sure you go back and check that out. Is there media bias? If so, is it deliberate? And if so, what should be…

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Pure Joy on the South Downs Way 22:11

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A story from Sarah and Ros who walked the South Downs Way in summer, 2025. We hear about what makes the trail so popular, where to stay and Sarah and Ros's favourite kit from their week of walking. A huge bonus from this episode is advice on how to pack for this trip without having to spend weeks in the gym lifting weights to prepare for hauling a …

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35 Wainwrights in a Continuous Loop 10:28

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There's a lot to test when you're building a business. In this episode Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures talks us through his plans to test a new route, the latest version of the Big Trail Adventures app and some new tech.

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68 Hours on the Northern Traverse 15:40

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In 2025 Kirsty Reade ran the Northern Traverse for the second time. 190 miles across England from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay in one go. Once the race starts, the clock doesn't stop. In this episode Kirsty talks about the highs and lows of completing Wainwright's Coast to Coast trail in one go. The lack of sleep, new perspectives and how to look aft…

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Storm at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon 18:46

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In July 2025 the organiser's at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon faced a huge test. The night before the event rain came down in torrents. Fields were cut in half by rivers that appeared from nowhere. The wind blew down critical infrastructure. In this episode the organiser of the Saunders, Stephen Ross explains how he and his team not only …

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NEWS: with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson 21:58

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I got a couple of insiders for our discussion this week. Brent Clanton is a long-time radio celebrity in the Houston area and formerly served as shepherd for the Kleinwood church of Christ. Links to his work are included below. Phil Robertson worked in TV news in a former life; currently he…

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ARIZONA: The Grand Canyon. "Tombstone." Dry heat. Trailblazers: the Arizona Trail. 18:34

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! My final featured state this month is one that sparks extreme reactions -- fitting for a state that can be icy cold and boiling hot on the same day. We’ll discuss the most famous feature of Arizona and what it tells us about how the world came to be; the most famous gunfight in history and …

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S2 Ep8: Melissa Johns - Auditions, Adversity & Advocacy: Melissa Johns on Making It in Media 35:48

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Melissa is a familiar face from the likes of Coronation Street, Grantchester and the much talked-about Adolescence. Recorded the morning after she presented the City College Plymouth student awards, Mellissa discusses the skills and strategy used to overcome negative attitudes in the industry about her disability, and how she’s now helping young as…

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LOUISIANA: Sportsman's Paradise. "Why New Orleans Matters." Zydeco. Riverboat. 17:55

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Louisiana has given me some of the best food I’ve ever eaten, and with it ten pounds I don’t need. And the potholes on I-10 owe me a TV set and a dining room table. I’m calling it even. This week we’ll talk about how one man’s paradise is just another man’s swamp; whether New Orleans is a c…

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NEVADA: Casinos. "The Ox-Bow Incident." "Whatever happens in Vegas ..." Nevada City. 16:48

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Our tour of America brings us to the Silver State this week, where all that glitters may be gold or may be just a mirage. We’ll discuss the way casinos work to keep you trapped in a situation that will destroy you, and how best to avoid the trap; an old-fashioned lynch mob and what sometime…

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ALASKA: The gold rush. "God's Hand on America." The Golden Beaches of Nome. Yukon Airways. 19:34

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re touring the United States this month, starting with the biggest state of all. This week we’ll discuss the pros and cons of chasing gold (turns out there may be more of the latter than the former); the crazy scheme that saved America, and then saved it again, and again; the easiest way…

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HALFTIME REPORT: My Best Books of 2025 (so far) 27:57

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! In years past I’ve tried to supply four lists of books around this time of year — my best books, the books that made me think the most, the most surprising books I’ve read, and the most disappointing books I’ve read. Unless I hear a barrage of protests, I’m going to cull that to two lists t…

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AMERICA, part 3: with Steve Wolfgang and BJ Sipe 19:32

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I hope you’ve enjoyed my discussion with Steve and BJ as much as I have. As we celebrate another birthday in the United States this week, we often find ourselves in a position to brag on ourselves a bit. Or maybe more than that. What’s good for America is good for Americans, basically — inc…

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S2 Ep7: Beth Mead MBE: Lessons from a Lioness – From Women's Euros Triumph to Teamwork and Tenacity 28:16

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Beth’s journey started with her playing football as the only girl in a boys’ team to winning the Golden Boot at the Euros. We find out the skills required to become one of the most famous and successful sportswomen in the country. Essential listening as the Women’s Euros get underway in Switzerland. Supported by Babcock, and brought to you by City …

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AMERICA, part 2: with Steve Wolfgang and BJ Sipe 30:08

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! There’s a lot of talk in recent years about how great America is, or was, or might be in the future if we vote for the right people. But instead of America’s greatness, I’d like to talk about its goodness. Steve Wolfgang and BJ Sipe are here to help me cover the topic in the second part of …

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AMERICA, with Steve Wolfgang and BJ Sipe 31:10

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Steve Wolfgang is a historian of the first order, as well as being the preacher for the Downers Grove church in the Chicagoland area. BJ Sipe preaches for the church in Danville, KY, and hosts the Set Your Mind Above podcast. They join me this week to talk about America, beginning with the …

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HALFTIME REPORT: My Thinkiest Books of 2025 (so far) 33:40

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! The last few years I've been detailing the books that have impacted me the most while putting the podcast together. Here's the "thinkiest" books I've read of late. Here's the list: 10. The Land Between, by Jeff Manion 9. Saving Monticello, by Mark Leepson 8. The Dragon and the George, by Ge…

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CHAOS: The un-God. "A Man of Iron." Rioting. Twister. 18:58

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! As an admitted control freak, I must say – I hate chaos. And I think you should hate it too. Bad things happen in the absence of order. This week we’ll discuss chaos as the antithesis to God – the un-God, if you will; a president who defined himself by a set of rules instead of a set of cir…

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S2 Ep6: Judge Rob Rinder: Law, Media and the Power of Telling the Truth 58:38

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Rob Rinder sprang to fame on our TV screens as “Judge Rinder”. Since then, he has gone on to present numerous TV shows and has fronted many documentary series covering law, travel and art history. Jackie met up with Rob during his panto run in Plymouth and found out the skills required to become a barrister, how he continues to inspire young people…

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GUARANTEES: Down payment. "The Blessed Life." Faithfulness and Mondays. Payday. 18:25

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! They say there are no guarantees in life. That’s not quite true. God offers us guarantees, both in this life and in the next. This week we’ll discuss the assurances God has given His people and whether they come with strings attached; the guaranteed financial results God either does or does…

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FEMINISM: A helper. "What Would Cleopatra Do?" The clock and the wall. Lumberjills. 19:27

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! OK, I haven’t had any death threats lately, so what do you say I push the envelope a bit? This week we’ll discuss Biblical teaching on what a woman is, what a woman’s role should be, what happens when women push back against that, and who you should be listening to on the subject. Please ke…

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BUSY, part 3: with Scott Beyer 16:38

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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Scott Beyer preaches for the Eastland church in Louisville, KY. Check out his great work at biblegrad.com and the Love Better podcast. Links are in the show notes. In the last part of our talk, we discuss the role rest and relaxation play in the life of the Christian. Can more work be a bad…