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The Catholic Toolbox

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Welcome to The Catholic Toolbox Radio Show & Podcast: The Art of Practical Catholicism. With your host and founder George Manassa. As we equip you with practical Tools to take action with your Catholic Faith in our modern world, especially in this era of grave spiritual crisis, we cannot just simply know about our faith, we need to live as James 1:22 says. That is why we discuss an agenda of the faith each week, dissect it, then we strategise practically on how to take action in 3 PRACTICAL ...
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2 woo woo besties delve into everything Woo woo (usually over a glass of wine...). Topics from crystals and essential oils to reiki and energy, from tarot and astrology to spooky and paranormal and everything in between. Disussing tools to fill our spiritual tool box for our highest paths along the way. Join us and discover some tools you might find useful on your spiritual journey.
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Offering hope and inspiration for women’s ministry leaders and team members of all stages (from new to seasoned) serving in their local church community. Episodes will feature women’s ministry tips and resources on topics including discipleship, Bible study, mentoring, event planning, fellowship, leadership, volunteers, prayer, and icebreaker games. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of women’s ministry, and we’ll learn from seasoned women’s ministry leaders. Together we’ll fill our ministry t ...
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Transformed is the podcast where anxiety, loneliness, depression, and fear, meet the Bible. If you struggle with emotional issues in any way, you won’t want to miss Dr. Gifford apply the Bible to your issues that will not just surprise and shock you, but it will actually HELP you.
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Stories from the Toolshed is a podcast companion to Novo’s Spiritual Authority Cohorts. Each month, Stephen and Tim will encourage you to experiment with your new prayer tools from your spiritual authority toolbox, connect you to our larger cohort audience, and invite you to hear the stories and testimonies of disciples of Jesus from all across the United States as we explore questions like ”What does it look like to step into my spiritual authority?” and ”How can I partner with God among my ...
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Two Spiritual Mamas

Alicia Love & Shelby Barsalou

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Welcome to the mindful musings of two Spiritual Mamas. We are Alicia and Shelby, here to share our 20 years of authentic friendship, life experiences and acquired wisdom. Infused with love and intention, our episodes will inspire those who are ready to shift their soul path into alignment with its divine purpose. We will discuss alternative approaches to life’s traditional pathways; leaving you with tools in your spiritual toolbox to navigate everyday moments. To the women:Knowing and embody ...
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Alex Greene is on a mission to bring the power of embodiment to people all around the world. This podcast focuses on how embodiment practices, trauma healing, and knowledge about human nervous system can help us find our ground, discover new sources of meaning, and create connection in an ever-changing world. The deepest change is embodied change.
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Upward Church

Upward Church

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At Upward Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. What people usually notice first about us is the life-giving nature of our ministry. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.
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Parenting isn’t just about behavior—it’s about the heart. Raising Hearts for Christ equips Christian parents with heart-based discipline strategies that go beyond rules to build strong character, empathy, and responsibility in their children. By cultivating emotional maturity, lifelong character development, and spiritual growth, this podcast empowers you to create a Christ-centered home that reflects God’s love and grace. Join us each week for actionable advice, biblical wisdom, and real-li ...
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The YOGI M.D. Podcast

Nadine Kelly

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The YOGI M.D. Podcast empowers the Wise Woman to make her health a priority in order to thrive through all the stages of her life. Defining health cannot be constrained by the simplistic formula of diet and exercise alone. That’s why I interview experts, to expand her definition of health to include physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well being. That’s why I talk to inspiring women and men who share the lessons they’ve embraced on their journeys to holistic heal ...
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What if the secret to deep healing wasn't found in a technique---but in the quality of presence you bring to another human being? In this episode, Alex reconnects with Simba Stenqvist, TRE® trainer and somatic innovator based in Thailand, to explore his groundbreaking modality called Internal Alchemy---a fusion of neurogenic tremoring, fascial work…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 126 | June 05, 2025 Loneliness is more than just an emotion—it’s often a sign of misplaced worship. Dr. Greg Gifford shows how focusing on Christ first transforms your relationships and equips you to build lasting community. Discover three powerful strategies to overcome isolation and experience the joy of biblical fello…
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Episode 215 - Tuesday 27 May 2025 This week we talk about how we can practice what we preach with Salwa Elias, a catechist, Catholic speaker, EWTN Producer for Australia and New Zealand, she has been part of the Parousia team and Voice of Charity Radio for many years. We look at what Jesus did. Did he focus on the converted or those needing convers…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 125 | May 29, 2025 When you’re by yourself long enough, you start listening to the wrong voices. Dr. Greg Gifford helps you see the spiritual dangers of isolation and the value of meaningful, God-centered community. Most importantly, he reminds you that Christ never leaves those who belong to Him. – Order the new book, “…
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Episode 214 - Tuesday 20 May 2025 This week we talk about our new Pope, Leo XIV with Dr Robert Haddad, a Catholic teacher, apologist and evangelist. We look at the theological discussion regarding the Doctrine of the Papacy and how it developed. We also look at this new Papacy of Leo XIV. This is an episode not to miss! – The Show is on the followi…
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Send us a text Denise leads us though a short guided meditation to balance or enhance your feminine energy and flow. Support the show Please do leave us a comment on the episode, leave us a quick 5 star rating or get in touch with us on instagram or email and let us know what you love about the show or what topics you'd like to see us cover. www.in…
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Send us a text Nat leads you through a short, gentle guided meditation to balance or enhance your divine masculine energy Support the show Please do leave us a comment on the episode, leave us a quick 5 star rating or get in touch with us on instagram or email and let us know what you love about the show or what topics you'd like to see us cover. w…
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Send us a text Grab your favourite drink, get settled in as today Denise and Nat discuss the spiritual hot topic of Divine Masculine and Feminine Energies. Learn how to bring your divinity into balance, how to recognise the wounded energies and the spiritual tools and practices to tap into your feminine or masculine as and when needed. Support the …
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This week, Alex sits down with Daniel Seifert, a journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, New York Times, and National Geographic. Daniel shares how he stumbled upon neurogenic tremoring through YouTube videos while looking for ways to manage deadline stress. What started as curious exploration quickly became a regular practice that helped hi…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 124 | May 22, 2025 When a friend crosses the line from peer to project, things get complicated. Dr. Greg Gifford helps you spot the shift and respond in a way that honors both God and the relationship. You’ll learn how to navigate compassion, boundaries, and fear of man. ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 123 | May 15, 2025 When guilt and fear dominate your Christian walk, it may not be conviction—it may be scrupulosity. Dr. Greg Gifford walks through what the Bible says about conscience, sanctification, and the mercy of God. Learn how to renew your mind and break free from obsessive fear of spiritual failure. ___ Thanks …
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Send us a text This week Denise and Nat dive into the depths of divination tools. Some you'll have heard of and probably use in your spiritual practise and others are a little more obscure and definitely more witchy tools to help you connect with your intuition/higher self, spirit guides and ancestors. Support the show Please do leave us a comment …
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In this episode, Alex talks with Charna Cassell, a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach from Oakland who combines somatic coaching, bodywork, and energy medicine in her practice. Charna explains why talk therapy often fails to create change in trauma recovery, and how physical practices can transform the nervous system in ways cogniti…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 122 | May 08, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford explores the hard truth about friendships that start to feel more like ministry than mutual connection. Drawing from biblical examples and his own pastoral experience, he explains how to set boundaries without guilt. If you’re constantly giving but never receiving, this message will he…
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In this episode, Cyndee dives into an often-overlooked but incredibly important topic for women’s ministry leaders: copyrights and movie licenses. Drawing from her own experiences and lessons learned, Cyndee unpacks what every ministry leader needs to know about honoring copyrights—covering everything from sharing Bible study materials and song lyr…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 121 | May 01, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford tackles the tough realities of adult children living at home. Discover why setting clear expectations could be the most loving thing you do for your grown kids. Learn how productivity, financial responsibility, and moral standards shape a true launch into adulthood. – Preorder the new …
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Send us a text In this week's episode we discuss where the hell we've been for the last 3 months, why we fell off the face of the earth and what we have been doing to get through the huge astrological shifts so far of 2025. Please forgive us - the audio is a little bit echoish, however we think it is still good enough to put out so we did :) Suppor…
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In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast, host Alex welcomes Simona Irwin and Layah Jane Singer-Wilson for a genuine conversation about Five Rhythms dance as a pathway to befriending fear and healing trauma. The guests share their personal stories – Simona recounting her first Five Rhythms experience that brought unexpected tears after y…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 120 | April 24, 2025 Do you feel ruled by your emotions? What does the Bible say about walking in truth when your heart is heavy? Dr. Greg Gifford explains how Scripture equips us to respond to negative feelings with faith. Discover four powerful passages that will transform your view of sadness, anger, and spiritual dis…
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In today’s episode, host Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Cicely Corry, the editorial director at Barna Group, for a powerful conversation about reaching Gen Z women in your church. Drawing on fresh data from Barna’s latest research, Cyndee and Cicely dive into some eye-opening trends—like why young women are leaving the church at higher rates and what…
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What if your client’s tremor, stretch, or undulation wasn’t a symptom—but a sign of healing? In this episode, Alex sits down with physical therapist, somatic educator and TRE Provider, Joel Begin to explore the natural, spontaneous movements that often arise in bodywork, movement therapy, and somatic healing—but are still largely misunderstood. Joe…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 119 | April 17, 2025 You don’t have to be stuck in fear or worry. Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks practical truths from Scripture that help you respond to anxiety with wisdom and faith. Learn how to build your spiritual toolbox with verses that speak directly to your struggle. ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told M…
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What happens when your body calls for change—and you actually listen? In this powerful episode, Alex sits down with Matthew Cooke, founder of Body-Based Breakthrough (B3), to explore how burnout led him away from the tech hustle and into the healing world of somatic coaching. With roots in high-performance culture and a life-changing crash into chr…
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Episode 213 - Tuesday 8 April 2025 This week we speak about the life issues with Dr Xavier Symons, a Bioethicist and Philosopher. Dr Symons is currently the Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics. Dr Symons does a deep dive into what makes life worth living from the perspective of Catholic Tradition. This is an episode not to miss! – The Show i…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 118 | April 10, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford explores how secular therapy often offers surface-level relief while missing the deeper transformation only God’s Word provides. You may feel better, but are you truly being changed? The Bible doesn’t just offer help—it offers superior answers for the heart and soul. ___ Preorder the…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 117 | April 03, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford challenges the cultural obsession with mental health by asking: what does your mind actually need? The Bible teaches that the human mind isn’t just unhealthy—it’s blind, depraved, and broken apart from Christ. True renewal doesn’t come from therapy, self-care, or coping mechanisms, b…
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Welcome to a special celebration here on the Women's Ministry Toolbox podcast! In this landmark 100th episode, our host, Cyndee Ownbey, who is not only a seasoned women's ministry leader but also the visionary behind the Women's Ministry Toolbox, takes a moment to reflect on her journey. Over the years, what began as a humble blog has blossomed int…
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Episode 212 - Tuesday 25 March 2025 This week we speak about the Year of Jubilee 2025 with Dr Robert Haddad, a Catholic teacher, apologist and evangelist. Robert does a deep dive into scripture to explain what a Jubilee is, how it is a celebration of hope, how it relates to the creation and fall and ultimately redemption. Jubilee is about celebrati…
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In our last episode, we explored the role of teaching and prayer in parenting—how heart-based instruction, paired with prayer, invites God to work deeply in our children’s lives. But what happens after we’ve taught and prayed? How do we help our children walk it out in real life? That’s where coaching comes in. In this episode of Raising Hearts for…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 116 | March 27, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the false promises of the secular therapeutic industry and reveals why it’s failing so many people. He explains how mental health diagnoses are often based on subjective assessments rather than objective medical science, leading to hopelessness instead of true healing. Learn w…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 115 | March 20, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks what true repentance looks like and how to discern it in others. Some people say all the right things but never show real change, while others may be unfairly judged. Learn how to find the biblical balance between being too naive and overly critical so that you can cultivate w…
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n today's conversation, Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Susie Lewis, a dedicated women's ministry leader from Woodbine Baptist Church in Pace, Florida. Susie shares her experiences leading a vibrant women's ministry team within a close-knit church community. They discuss everything from team dynamics and the importance of utilizing each woman’s gifts,…
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In our last episode, we explored the power of honor—how teaching our children to go beyond obedience and actively contribute to family life transforms our homes. But what happens when children still struggle with self-control, patience, or kindness? How do we equip them with the tools to succeed rather than just telling them what to do? In my lates…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 114 | March 13, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks what true repentance looks like and why it’s more than just saying “I’m sorry.” Many people express regret, but real biblical repentance leads to lasting change. Learn how to discern between genuine repentance and empty apologies, both in yourself and in others.___ Preorder th…
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Episode 211 - Tuesday 11 March 2025 This week we speak about Parishes on Fire with Faith, with Kevin Bailey AM. A former member of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) before embarking on a career in the financial services sector, Kevin has authored two books: 'Your Money Guide' and 'Money Guide 2' and was a weekly Herald Sun columnist for a dec…
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Episode 210 - Tuesday 4 March 2025 This week we speak about Preparing for Lent with Fr John Flader, author of several books including Question Time 1, Question Time 2, Question Time 3, Question Time 4, Question Time 5, The Creed, From Time to Eternity, Dying to Live and The Final Exam. He is also the columnist for the Catholic Weekly. How can you u…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 113 | March 06, 2025Are you waiting for life to happen, or are you stepping up as a godly man? Dr. Greg Gifford discusses the dangers of comfort-driven passivity and the power of taking initiative in every area of life. Learn how to take action, pursue excellence, and honor God through your leadership.___Preorder the new…
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In today's episode, we're wrapping up our mini-series on loving our ladies well by tackling the challenging yet essential topic of hard conversations. Cyndee will guide us through five types of difficult dialogues we might encounter in serving women's ministry, including discussions with church staff, dealing with gossip, accountability and trainin…
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In our last episode, we explored the Toolbox of Consequences—how to guide children with firmness and grace to shape their hearts, not just modify behavior. But what happens when kids move beyond just avoiding consequences and start actively contributing to family life? That’s where honor comes in! In my latest episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, …
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Transformed Podcast Episode 112 | February 27, 2025What does it mean to be a godly man in today’s world? Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks the biblical principles of provision, work ethic, and leadership, whether you’re single or married. Learn how to embrace your responsibility, work with excellence, and honor God through the way you live and lead.___Thank…
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In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, Alex sits down with Ruth Milsten, a licensed clinical social worker, yoga teacher, and trauma specialist, to explore the transformative power of safe, regulating touch and holistic healing. Ruth shares her journey from traditional social work to integrating yoga, sound healing, and somatic practi…
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Episode 209 - Tuesday 18 February 2025 This week we speak about How 2024 Shaped the Faith in the Catholic scene in Sydney with Giovanni Portelli, professional photographer. Giovanni has a gift, he documents Catholic events through photography, but he also has a mission, to evangelise through his photography. How can you use the gifts in your Cathol…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 111 | February 20, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford concludes his series on AI and chatbot therapy with practical advice for Christians. In this episode, he outlines how believers can responsibly engage with generative AI tools like ChatGPT while safeguarding their relationships and worldview. Learn how to integrate these technologi…
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Discipline isn’t just about stopping bad behavior—it’s about training the heart. ❤️ Too often, consequences feel like punishments, leaving both parents and children frustrated. But what if consequences could actually teach, restore, and strengthen character instead? In my latest episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, I share seven powerful consequen…
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In this episode, Cyndee continues her mini-series on "Loving Our Ladies" by shifting the focus from practical support to spiritual growth. She discusses the dangers of spiritual shortcuts, highlighting how they can hinder personal growth and reliance on God's path. Through biblical examples, Cyndee illustrates how taking shortcuts can delay God's b…
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This week we speak about The Liturgy of the Hours with Fr Peter Williams AM VG, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Parramatta. Most people understand that there are two forms of prayer, public and private. This episode will enlighten the listener to understand the practice of praying the non-sacramental public prayer known as the …
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Transformed Podcast Episode 110 | February 13, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks the growing impact of AI therapy and its use in decision-making. Explore how generative AI is influencing relationships and mental health by perpetuating certain worldviews. Discover why relying on chatbots for guidance may have deeper implications than you realize.___Thank…
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Discipline isn’t just about stopping bad behavior—it’s about shaping the heart. In this episode of Raising Hearts for Christ, Lisa Holsinger dives into The Positive Conclusion, a transformative approach to correction that moves beyond consequences to real growth. Learn how to guide your child through a structured yet loving process that fosters res…
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Transformed Podcast Episode 109 | February 06, 2025Dr. Greg Gifford discusses AI-driven therapy and its surprising impact on relationships and decision-making. Learn how these technologies are influencing emotions, faith, and even mental health, and discover a biblical perspective on staying grounded.___Thanks for listening!Transformed would not be…
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As we navigate a new year of women's ministry, there are key trends that are shaping how we connect and nurture the women in our church. What are these trends and how do we know if the Lord wants us to adopt them? Join us as we delve into these emerging trends and seek guidance on how to align them with God's unique plans for your ministry. Don't f…
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