Best Stephen Conley Podcasts (2025)

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Jesus is the Great High Priest | Dr. Stephen Conley 50:22

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Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:1-28; 10:19-25 Jesus is the Sympathetic Priest Who We Can Approach Confidently (Heb. 4:14-16) In Jesus we have a compassionate priest who perfectly understands our condition. In Jesus we have an effective priest who has given us complete access to God. Through Jesus, we can hold fast to our confession of faith. Jesus is th…

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Jan Ravens: “I lived with a nameless dread” 1:02:00

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Jan Ravens, the acclaimed impressionist at the heart of Dead Ringers, grew up learning to change the mood of a room long before she ever changed her voice on stage. In this conversation with James O Brien, she reflects on a childhood shaped by humour, instability and her father’s illness, and how those early pressures sharpened the instincts that l…

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Jesus is the True Prophet | Dr. Stephen Conley 53:32

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Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48; Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus is the Foreshadowed Prophet of Promise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) The Lord promised that a prophet like Moses would come to His people to speak His Word to their hearts. Jesus is the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48) Jesus announces that the prophecy of Isaiah 61 ha…

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Hal Cruttenden: Divorce blew my mind- it hits harder than losing parents 1:04:43

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Before he became one of the most recognisable storytellers on the comedy circuit, Hal Cruttenden was a shy kid from West London who spent years trying to be what he thought others wanted him to be. He trained as an actor, chased approval, and tried to outrun a gnawing sense that something in his life was not quite aligned. It took heartbreak, thera…

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The Lord Will Provide | Dr. Stephen Conley 53:01

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Text: Genesis 22:1-24 An Ultimate Test of Faith (Gen. 22:1-2) God tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. God tests us to prove the genuineness of our faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4). An Undaunted Act of Obedience (Gen. 22:3-10) Abraham responds to God in faith, acting in obedience to God's c…

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Stephen Mangan: When Mum died, I knew I couldn’t waste life being a lawyer- I had to act 1:00:18

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Before he became one of Britain’s most familiar faces, Stephen Mangan was a bookish North London boy from an Irish working-class family- the son of a builder and a barmaid- who won a scholarship to a boarding school his parents didn’t want him to attend. From there to Cambridge, to RADA, and to the West End, his path looks polished. But behind it l…

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Promise Made, Promise Kept | Dr. Stephen Conley 52:11

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Text: Genesis 21:1-34 God's Promise is Fulfilled (Gen. 21:1-7) God proves to be true to His Word as Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah. Isaac's name (laughter) is proof of God's grace to Abraham and Sarah. God's Promise is Preserved (Gen. 21:8-21) God sets apart Isaac as the one in whom the promise would be fulfilled. God's electing grace and commo…

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Toby Jones: I never wanted to feel desperate about acting 1:04:28

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From Truman Capote to Mr Bates, Toby Jones has built a career on disappearing- an actor whose transformations are so complete they can seem alchemical. But behind that versatility lies a story of inheritance, self-doubt and quiet rebellion. The son of two actors, Toby grew up watching his father’s unpredictable career and vowing never to feel so ex…

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Total Commitment | Jeff Fitzgerald 50:05

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Text: Romans 12:1-2 The Mercies of God is the Basis For the Challenge of Total Commitment GRACE, is when we get what we don't deserve. MERCY, is when we don't get what we DO deserve. Total Commitment Means Being Totally Transformed. The word we get transformed is where we get the word metamorphosis. It's continual and gradual. We should allow the H…

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John Lloyd: Blackadder, Spitting Image, QI and a life in search of meaning 1:03:46

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As the creative mind behind Blackadder, Spitting Image, Not the Nine O’Clock News and QI, John Lloyd has quietly shaped British comedy for more than forty years. In this episode of Full Disclosure, he sits down with James O’Brien to look back on the work that defined his career-and the questions that have driven him ever since. Lloyd reflects on hi…

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Grace in the Midst of Failure | Dr. Stephen Conley 46:07

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Text: Genesis 20:1-18 Abraham's Besetting Sin (Gen. 20:1-2) At the crossroads of faith and unbelief, Abram responds in unbelief, just as he did before in Genesis 12:10-20. God's Sovereign Intervention (Gen. 20:3-7) Abraham's sin seemingly put God's covenant in jeopardy. God shows Himself to be sovereign over all things as He restrains Abimelech and…

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Jimmy Wales: The man who built Wikipedia 1:05:34

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Long before it became one of the most visited websites on Earth, Wikipedia began as a radical idea from a curious boy in Huntsville, Alabama. Raised by a father who managed a grocery store and a mother and grandmother who ran a tiny, Montessori-inspired school where “each one teach one” was the guiding principle, Wales grew up surrounded by early c…

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God's Judgment and Mercy | Dr. Stephen Conley 1:05:13

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Text: Genesis 19:1-38 Sodom's Violent Wickedness (Gen. 19:1-11) The angels come to Lot's home, and he treats them with hospitality. The angels are met with hostility from the men of Sodom. God's Merciful Deliverance (Gen. 19:12-22) The angels reveal God's plan of judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. The angels promise to deliver Lot and his family from …

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Charles Dance: From builder’s labourer with a stammer to Tywin Lannister 58:58

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Before he was Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones or the commanding presence of The Jewel in the Crown, Charles Dance was a boy from Worcestershire whose father died when he was three and whose mother built a new life for the family, remarried to their lodger. A childhood marked by loss, a stammer and humble beginnings gave little hint of the comman…

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God's Righteous Justice | Dr. Stephen Conley 48:50

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Text: Genesis 18:16-33 God Reveals His Plan to Judge the Wicked (Gen. 18:16-21) God decided to reveal His plan to judge Sodom and Gomorrah to Abraham in light of their covenant relationship. God planned to judge Sodom and Gomorrah because of their grave wickedness and the cries of the oppressed (Ezekiel 16:49-50). Abraham Intercedes in Prayer for t…

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Alexander Armstrong: My default setting is fear- I expect the worst of people 53:58

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Before Pointless, Classic FM and comedy stardom, Alexander Armstrong was a restless kid growing up in rural Northumberland- lonely at boarding school, obsessed with music, and quietly desperate to perform. In this revealing conversation with James O’Brien, he opens up about the bruises and eccentricities of his childhood, the teachers who changed e…

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What the Almighty Can Do | Dr. Stephen Conley 47:00

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Text: Genesis 18:1-15 The Lord Provides His Presence (Gen. 18:1-8) The Lord personally comes to visit and eat with Abraham along with two other visitors (this is Christ in pre-incarnate form with His angels). Abraham bows in worship, places himself under their authority, and shows them hospitality. The Lord Guarantees His Promise (Gen. 18:9-15) God…

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Jack Thorne: “I was allergic to moving - the doctor said, ‘This might be forever.’” 1:06:24

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Growing up in Bristol, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne was a shy, politically driven kid who believed he could change the world- first through politics, then acting, before discovering that storytelling was where his voice truly belonged. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the Emmy and BAFTA-winning c…

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Declaring the Greatness of God | Dr. Stephen Conley 38:00

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Text: Psalm 145:1-13 God's Greatness is Limitless (Ps. 145:1-6) • Because God is great, we must declare His mighty works to one another in praise. God's Goodness is Abundant (Ps. 145:7-10) • Because God is good, we must declare His acts of grace and mercy to one another in praise. God's Kingdom is Everlasting (Ps. 145:11-13) • Because God's kingdom…

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Cor Hutton: The Quadruple Amputee Who Found Her Feet 51:59

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In 2013, businesswoman and mum Cor Hutton was given just a five percent chance of survival after contracting pneumonia that developed into sepsis. She pulled through, but lost both hands and her legs below the knee. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks to Cor about her extraordinary journey- from relearning how to live as a quad…

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Jamie Oliver: “I’d gone from being skint to having a lot of money, I felt like a fake.” 1:03:22

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Before he became one of the world’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver was a dyslexic kid growing up in his parents’ pub in rural Essex, learning the value of hard work, fresh food, and family. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jamie to trace his journey from peeling veg at his parents’ pub to fronting The Naked Chef, res…

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Equipped For Gospel Growth | Dr. Stephen Conley 50:49

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Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 1. We are Equipped in Christ through Gifted Shepherds (11-12) 2. We are Equipped in Christ to Grow into Maturity (13) 3. We are Equipped in Christ to Stand Firm in the Truth (14) 4. We are Equipped in Christ to Disciple One Another into Growth (15-16)

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Leo Varadkar: Former Prime Minister of Ireland on Power and Letting Go 1:05:21

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Before becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar was a Dublin GP with bold ambitions and a belief that politics could be a kind of medicine for society. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the former Prime Minister to explore his extraordinary rise from a mixed-heritage childhood in 1980s Ireland, to leading h…

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Context Matters | Jeff Fitzgerald 45:18

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Jeff Fitzgerald preaches to us from Jeremiah 29:1-14.

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Dr Richard Shepherd: Lessons from 23,000 Postmortems- including Hungerford, Hillsborough and Princess Diana 1:01:49

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Britain’s leading forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 postmortems and given evidence in some of the most high-profile cases of our time, from Hungerford to Hillsborough, from Princess Diana to David Kelly. But his fascination with death began much earlier, when his mother died suddenly from heart disease and he was le…

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Peace with God | Dr. Thor Madsen 35:02

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Dr. Thor Madsen preached to us from Romans 5:1-21 on how we can have peace with God.

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Arabella Weir: At nine my mum said, “I can’t bear the sight of you” 1:00:56

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Actor, comedian and bestselling author Arabella Weir grew up in a family that prized intellect and appearances but struggled to offer love. In this episode of Full Disclosure, she tells James O’Brien how an unsettled childhood shaped her fearless streak, her need to perform, and her instinct to turn pain into comedy. From the brutal remarks of her …

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Salt and Light | Philip Van Steenburgh 44:55

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For our Mission Focus Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing the Word preached from Philip Van Steenburgh. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City. He preached from Matthew 5:13-16 on how we are called to be salt and light in this world. Truly, Jesus makes us different in order to make a difference in the lives o…

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Natalie Haynes: Greek Myths, Medea and the Comedy of Classics 1:04:23

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Natalie Haynes has never been easy to categorise. A stand-up comedian turned broadcaster and best-selling author, she has built a career out of making the ancient world vivid, funny and urgent. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien talks with the presenter of Stand Up for the Classics about her unusual path from Birmingham bookshops to …

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The Confirmation of God's Covenant | Dr. Stephen Conley 51:35

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Text: Genesis 17 God Declares a Covenant Identity (Gen. 17:1-8) God declares Himself to be "El Shaddai" (God Almighty), signifying His power and sovereignty. God changes Abram's name to "Abraham" (father of a multitude), proving that He would fulfill His promise. God declares that Abraham must walk in blamelessness before Him. God Demands a Covenan…

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From The Vault: Brian Cox 1:09:05

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From a childhood in Dundee marked by loss, poverty and resilience, to becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation, Brian Cox’s life and career have been defined by an unrelenting pursuit of truth on and off stage. In this in-depth conversation with James O’Brien, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner reflects on the death of his father a…

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The God Who Sees | Dr. Stephen Conley 50:15

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Text: Genesis 16 The Faithless Acts of Abram and Sarai (Gen. 16:1-6) They questioned God's ability to fulfill His promises. They chose to circumvent God's plan by acting in unbelief. Their faithless acts led to family chaos and generational conflict. The Faithful Presence of the God Who Sees (Gen. 16:7-16) The pre-incarnate Christ sees Hagar in her…

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From The Vault: Miriam Margolyes 1:00:08

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From a childhood in Oxford shaped by unconditional love, Jewish heritage and a keen sense of curiosity, to a career spanning stage, screen, voice work and bestselling memoir, Miriam Margolyes’ life has been anything but ordinary. In this candid conversation with James O’Brien, the beloved actor reflects on the security of her early years, the sting…

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Faith in a Covenant-Keeping God | Dr. Stephen Conley 1:00:12

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Text: Genesis 15 Abram Believes the Truth of God's Promise (Gen. 15:1-6) God comes to Abram through His revealed Word. God reveals Himself as both deliverer and provider to dispel Abram's doubts and fears. Abram believes in God's Word and is justified by faith, giving us the Gospel pattern for belief. God Guarantees the Fulfillment of His Covenant …

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Cariad Lloyd: Talking About Grief Changed My Life 1:01:05

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Cariad Lloyd never set out to become the voice of modern grief, but after losing her father at just fifteen, the silence around death stayed with her. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks with the actor, comedian and creator of Griefcast podcast about how turning her personal loss into public conversation has transformed both he…

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Encountering the Priest-King | Dr. Stephen Conley 50:48

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Texts: Genesis 14:17-24; Hebrews 7 Abram Receives the Blessing of the Priest-King (Gen. 14:17-20) Melchizedek is identified as the king of Salem and the priest of the Most High God. Melchizedek blesses Abram and praises God as Creator and Deliverer Abram responds to Melchizedek by giving him a tenth of everything. Abram Refuses the Offering of the …

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Kevin Rowland: Beyond Come On Eileen 59:08

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From a shifting childhood split between Wolverhampton, rural Ireland and London, to fronting one of the most distinctive and uncompromising bands of the 1980s, Kevin Rowland’s life has been defined by defiance, vision and resilience. In this in-depth conversation with James O’Brien, the Dexys Midnight Runners frontman reflects on the lasting impact…

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The Consequences of Faithfulness & Worldliness (Part 2) | Dr. Stephen Conley 49:12

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Text: Genesis 13:14-14:16 God Reaffirms His Promise to Abram (Gen. 13:14-18) God unfolds His grand promise to Abram to multiply his offspring and expand his people's dwelling place. Abram responds with a heart of worship before God. Abram Rescues Lot and His Family from Captivity (Gen. 14:1-16) Lot's decision to walk by sight proves costly to him a…

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Irvine Welsh: We’re More Addicted Now Than in Trainspotting 1:01:43

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From the high-rises of Muirhouse to the heart of countercultural Britain, Irvine Welsh has built a literary universe fuelled by punk energy, dancefloor euphoria, and radical empathy. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien meets the novelist and cultural icon to trace a life shaped by rebellion, recovery, and relentless storytelling. They…

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The Consequences of Faithfulness & Worldliness (Part 1) | Dr. Stephen Conley 51:17

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Genesis 13:1-13 Abram Renews His Faith in God (Gen. 13:1-4) Abram returned to Bethel and prepared an altar of worship before God. Abram surrendered himself to God and renewed his walk of faith before Him. Lot Reveals His Pursuit of Worldliness (Gen. 13:5-13) Abram and Lot's material wealth led to familial conflict. Abram walks by faith in God's pro…

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David Lammy: I’ve had imposter syndrome my whole life- until now 54:57

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From a working-class childhood in Tottenham to the Cabinet table, David Lammy’s path to becoming Foreign Secretary was anything but straightforward. Raised by a single mother after his father disappeared when he was twelve, David’s early life was shaped by absence, ambition and a fierce sense of justice. In this deeply personal conversation with Ja…

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When Faith Falters, God Remains Faithful | Dr. Stephen Conley 48:07

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Text: Genesis 12:10-20 Abram's Unfavorable Circumstances (Gen. 12:10) Abram faced a severe famine in Canaan that threatened the life of his family. This circumstance would prove to be a test of faith for Abram. Abram's Unbelieving Response (Gen. 12:11-16) Abram responds with fear and unbelief to the crisis at hand. Abram failed to trust in God and …

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Grace Dent: Almost Everything I’ve Done, I’ve Been Told No First 1:02:35

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Before she was a MasterChef judge and one of Britain’s most distinctive food writers, Grace Dent was a Carlisle kid eating crispy pancakes and dreaming of life beyond beige dinners. In this episode of Full Disclosure, she joins James O’Brien to talk about blagging her way into London media, finding her voice through food, and why she still can’t be…

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Christ-Dependent Contentment | Travis Thompson 40:50

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Travis Thompson preaches from Philippians 4:10-13 on how we must depend exclusively upon Christ and find our contentment in Him alone.

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Graham Fellows: Playing John Shuttleworth Came at a Cost 59:30

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Before he became known as the quirky, banana-snacking John Shuttleworth, Graham Fellows was a kid from Sheffield with dreams of classical acting and a knack for writing unforgettable songs. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien meets the man behind the cult characters to trace the unpredictable path from Jilted John to Chicken Town. The…

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Hope in a Hopeless World | Dennis Williamson 39:46

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Dennis Williamson preaches on how we can find hope in the midst of a hopeless world. In this sermon, he arms us with multiple passages of Scripture to ground our hope in the Lord.

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Jon Culshaw: The Impressionist Who Fooled the Prime Minister 1:00:26

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Long before Dead Ringers or Spitting Image, Jon Culshaw was a schoolboy with a knack for mimicry and a fierce determination to escape into voices- finding freedom, fun, and a future through the radio dial. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jon to explore how a shy kid from Lancashire became one of the UK’s best-loved …

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God's Sovereign Call and Faithful Promises | Dr. Stephen Conley 47:27

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Text: Genesis 12:1-9 God's Sovereign Call to Abram (Gen. 12:1-3) God called Abram to turn away from idol worship and leave his homeland, never to return. God called Abram to trust in His Word and believe His promises. Abram's Obedient Faith in God (Gen. 12:4-6) Abram obeyed God in faith, taking God at His Word to guide and protect him. Abram's Dedi…

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Michael Lewis: America Is Run by Bullies 1:01:03

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Before The Big Short, Moneyball or The Blind Side became bestsellers (and Hollywood hits), Michael Lewis was just trying to make sense of a world where things didn’t add up- from Wall Street to the government to the rules of sport. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the celebrated writer to unpack the origins of his ou…

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Life in the Spirit | Jeff Fitzgerald 45:23

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Text: Romans 8:1-11 Freedom From Slavery (v.2) Former law, Mosaic law, was never meant to save us. Former law was meant to point to our need for a savior. Freedom From Condemnation (v.3) God knew the former law was unable to save us. In response, He sent His Son to us to do what the law could not do. Freedom From Being Controlled (v.4) Because Chri…