Best Bethany Wright Podcasts (2025)

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The Meaningful Middle: A Year of Becoming - Notes from the Not There Yet 35:23

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Episode Summary This episode is a closing note - not a highlight reel. Bethany Wright reflects on what the past year has taught her through the stories shared on Notes from the Not There Yet and the conversations that happened quietly in between. From career pivots and identity shifts to community, confidence, mindset and redefining success, this e…

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Beats, Plates and Baby Bottles: Jamie Anne Bradbury on Sport, Soundtracks and Saying Yes 1:02:47

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This week on Notes from the Not There Yet, we sit down with Jamie Anne Bradbury - UK & worldwide DJ for 14 years with residencies at Manchester City and the Manchester City Women, Founder of Fit Food Media, personal trainer of eight years, and now, mum to beautiful baby Hallie. Jamie’s story is everything we love at The Not There Yet Project: messy…

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Beyond the Mirror: How Donna Timlin Rebuilt Her Confidence, Career and Sense of Self 1:24:28

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In this week’s episode of Notes from the Not There Yet, Beth sits down with the incredible Donna Timlin - beauty therapist, business owner and self-described “neuro-spicy” creative - to talk about the journey that shaped her long before she ever stepped into a salon. From childhood bullying and being told she “wasn’t beautiful enough to be a beauti…

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Graft, Grace & Building a Life That Feels Like Yours: The Story of Bridal Stylist & Domestic Abuse Advisor, Charlotte Rose 57:28

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing any of it “right” - the career, the parenting, the balance, the boundaries - this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Charlotte Rose, one of the North West’s leading bridal hair stylists, a domestic abuse advisor, former children’s hospice worker, and single mum turned multi-hyphenate woman who has …

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The Weight I’ve Carried: Running, Healing & Rewriting My Story 29:24

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Episode Summary This week’s solo episode is one of my most vulnerable yet. What started as a simple half marathon became something I never expected - a release of 21 years of body shame, childhood conditioning, disordered eating, and the belief that my worth was always tied to my weight. I talk about growing up between two homes, using food for com…

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From Lockdown to Limitless: How Danna Built a Life She Actually Loves 1:05:33

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What happens when your post-uni plan falls apart, your inbox is filled with 200 job rejections, and the world shuts down? For Danna Richards, it became the start of everything. In this episode, we explore how a psychology graduate who thought she’d become a data analyst accidentally built a global digital agency, became one of the UK’s earliest UGC…

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Poetry on the Pavement: How The Chubby Northerner Turned Rejection into Connection 1:34:29

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Episode Summary Guest: Tom Stocks - Actor, Writer, Poet & Founder of Actor Awareness (aka The Chubby Northerner) From drama-school rejection to chalking poetry across Manchester’s streets — this is the story of resilience, reinvention, and real northern grit. In this episode, Beth speaks to Tom Stocks, better known as The Chubby Northerner: an acto…

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Building Sideways: How Emma Brown Rebuilt Her Brand and Herself 42:44

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Building Sideways: How Emma Brown Rebuilt Her Brand and Herself A conversation about motherhood, business, and the courage to evolve. Show Notes In this, the first official episode of Notes from the Not There Yet, Beth sits down with Emma Brown — a finance professional, mum, and co-founder of Elena Apparel, the activewear brand born from authentici…

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The Moment I Realised I Wasn’t There Yet 12:18

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In this introduction episode of Notes from the Not There Yet, host Bethany Wright shares the story that started it all - the moment she realised she wasn’t lost, or failing… just not there yet. Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this is a story about burnout, belonging, and the quiet realisation that “having it all together” isn’t …

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Stephen Cobucci on the Wasteland, Wrestling With Sin, and Making a Dystopian Pilgrim's Progress 52:34

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Hey everyone! This week we have Stephen Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate back on the podcast. Today, we dive into their new album Wasteland, the struggle we have with sin, and what it's been like making a dystopian Pilgrim's Progress. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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ISLY on Nostalgia, Worship, and Reaching the Next Generation 43:50

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Hey everyone! This week we have Talon Pollock from the band ISLY joining us on the podcast. Talon is a great dude and together we break down his heart, work, and art. Let's dive into it! Music: Majesty - ISLY Anthem - ISLY Nostalgia - ISLY Searching For - ISLY Vices - ISLY Feeling Good - ISLY

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N.T. Wright on Politics, Jesus, and the Powers 39:54

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Hey everyone! This week we have N.T. Wright joining us on the podcast. Tom is one of my theological heroes, and together we dive into his new book Jesus and the Powers. Let's dive into it! Music: You Are My Country - Gable Price & Friends

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Mark Foreman on Salvation, Living in the Foyer, and Wholly Jesus 48:37

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Hey everyone!This week we have Mark Foreman joining us on the podcast. Mark is a wonderful human being, and together we dive into his book Wholly Jesus. Seriously can't wait to share this with you! Let's dive into it!Music:I Propose a Toast - Jon Foreman

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Preston Sprinkle on Politics, Babylon, and Living as Exiles 58:06

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Hey everyone!This week we have Preston Sprinkle on the podcast. Preston is a thinker, scholar, and someone who I increasingly have massive respect for. Today, we dive into his new book Exiles, and what the Christian life should look like as we live in Babylon. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Elias Dummer on the State of Worship Music, Rest, and Saving the World 1:03:31

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Hey everyone!This week we have musician and thinker Elias Dummer on the podcast. Today, we dive into the state of modern worship music, rest, and saving the world. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Nijay Gupta on the Early Church, the Western Church, and Strange Religion 56:58

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Hey everyone!This week we have writer and scholar Nijay Gupta on the podcast. Today, we dive into the early church, the western church, and his new book Strange Religion. We hope you enjoy this episode!Music:It is what it is - Abe Parker

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Wolves at the Gate on Grace, Repentance, and Ten Years of VxV 57:07

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Hey everyone! This week we have Stephen Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate back on the podcast. Today, we dive into the tenth anniversary of their album VxV, the need to repentance in the church, and how Jesus' grace is so much greater than any of us can imagine. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Bethany Allen on Spiritual Formation, Bridgetown Church, and Women Eldership 52:02

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Hey everyone! This week we have Bethany Allen on the podcast. Bethany is the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Bridgetown Church in Portland and is regularly a guest on Practicing the Way. Today, we dive into spiritual formation, the journey Bridgetown has been on, and how Bridgetown and Bethany have navigated their recent stance on women and elders in…

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Jimmy Clifton on Jesus, Songwriting, and Being a Hypocrite 52:52

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Hey everyone! This week we have Jimmy Clifton on the podcast. Jimmy is a singer / songwriter and is putting out killer stuff. We break down a few of his latest songs and take a deep dive into how he made them. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Chad Gardner on Mental Breakdowns, Finding Joy, and Being a Kaleidoscope 1:10:17

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Hey ya'll!So this week we have a very special episode with King's Kaleidoscope's one and only Chad Gardner. I have been a massive fan of Kings Kaleidoscope for years, and so it was an incredible honour to sit down with Chad and breakdown their latest album. I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Scot McKnight & Cody Matchett on Revelation, Babylon, and Autograph Etiquette 45:32

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Hey guys!So this week we Cody Matchett and Scot McKnight joining us on the podcast! These two just released a new book on Revelation titled Revelation for the Rest of Us. So together we dived into everything from Babylon, to the tribulation, to autograph etiquette. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Joshua Leventhal on Suffering, Pain, and All Ye Lepers 1:09:10

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Hey guys!So this week we have singer/songwriter Joshua Leventhal back on the podcast! Joshua just released a new record title All Ye Lepers. It's killer! We break it down in more detail in this week's episode together. We hope you enjoy!

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Jarin Oda on Gen Z, Spiritual Formation, and Youth Ministry 1:02:54

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Hey guys! This week we have Jarin Oda of Bridgetown Church on the podcast. Jarin and I discuss Gen Z, spiritual formation, and what youth ministry looks like at Bridgetown. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Elita Friesen on Exhaustion, Burnout, and Remaining in the Vine 1:09:13

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Hey guys! This week we have Elita Friesen joining us on the podcast. Elita is on staff at The Way Church in Vancouver, and recently gave a sermon at the Canadian Church Leaders Network conference that her and I dive into together. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Stephen Cobucci on Sin, Guilt, and Jesus (Kingdom Men Re-Release) 1:03:55

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Hey guys! Enjoy this conversation I had with Stephen Cobucci from Wolves At The Gate on a podcast I had called Kingdom Men. Here, Stephen and I dive deeper into their album Eulogies and tackle themes like sin, guilt, and Jesus. Enjoy!

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An Interview With a Fallen Leader 56:52

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I've had this interview for a while, and I wasn't sure what do to with it. It's not everyday that you interview a fallen leader days before their public falling out. But this happened to me. I'm hoping that in releasing this we can learn to hold leaders accountable, be able to better spot warning signs, and learn that you can chew the meat and spit…

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Joey Meador on Being a Pastor’s Kid, Writting Music, and Being in Scripture 1:09:00

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Hey everyone! So this week we have Joey Meador from Athey Music on. Dude is legit! We chat about being a pastor's kid, their music, and the importance of being in scripture. Hope you enjoy it!

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Stephen Cobucci on the Gospel, Pride, and Eulogies 1:13:26

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Long time no see! We are back, and this time with Stephen Cobucci from the band Wolves at the Gate. In this interview we talk about the Gospel, pride, and their new album Eulogies. Enjoy!

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Jonathan Thompson on Demons, Spiritual Warfare, and Deliverance 58:44

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This week we are joined once again by Jonathan Thompson! Jon and I discuss his new book Deliverance where Jonathan breaks down demons, spiritual warfare, and what it means for the Church. If this topic scares you, or maybe interests you a little too much, this podcast is for you! We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman…

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Ray Aldred on Residential Schools, Racism, and Reconciliation 55:49

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This week we are with Dr. Raymond Aldred (or Ray as his friends call him). Ray is an Indigenous theologian, and this week we dive into residential schools, racism, and what it means to have reconciliation with someone you've wronged. This conversation is huge, hard, and painful, but it’s one that we as followers of Jesus need to be having. We hope …

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Gable Price on Tithing Your Heart, Box Theology, and Living on Midway Drive 54:58

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This week we have Gable Price! Gable is the lead singer of one of my favourite bands Gable Price and Friends. This week we dive into tithing your heart, having a box theology, and what life was like living in a van on Midway Drive. We hope you enjoy this episode!Music by Gable Price & Friends

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Tara Beth Leach on Nationalism, Individualism, and Becoming a Radiant Church 38:32

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This week we are with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach. Tara Beth has been massively influential in my faith. Recently she has released her new book called "Radiant Church". It's clear that the western Church is sick, something is wrong, but not all hope is lost. God is calling us to lament abuse, nationalism, individualism, and the many other sig…

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Jason Ballard on Exclusivity, Truth Claims, and Jesus 54:23

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This week we have Jason Ballard on the podcast! Jason and I discuss exclusivity, truth claims, and Jesus. In a world where people often see truth as either simply subjective or worth cutting ties over, we hope you find this conversation refreshing and convicting! Music by Prod. Riddiman

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Brett Ullman on Anxiety, Depression, and the Church 1:26:51

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This week we have Brett Ullman on the podcast. Brett is a speaker and author and someone who has really helped shape how I see mental health and the Church. This week Brett and I dive into anxiety, depression, and how the church has often dropped the ball when it comes to mental health. We hope your enjoy this episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman…

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Sid Koop on Identity, Dying to Self, and the Challenge of Jesus 40:20

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This week I chat with Sid Koop. Sid and I go way back to when I was in JrHigh, and ever since then it seems like God keeps having him pop up in my life. Sid has been doing youth ministry as long as I have been alive, and because of this he has incredible insight into our culture and the challenges we are facing today. Sid and I break down identity,…

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Mark Clark on the Historical Jesus, the Claims He Made, and Why You're Reading the Gospels Wrong 36:04

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This week we are back with Mark Clark! Mark and I discuss his new book "The Problem of Jesus" and really dig into the history, claims, and trustworthiness of Jesus and the Gospels. If you haven't picked up Mark's book yet, do it, you won't regret it! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman…

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Phil Cann on the Bible, Cherry-Picking, and the Need for Community 56:56

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BONUS EPISODE! This week I wanted to give you a bonus episode in theme with the conversation we had with Cody on the Bible! This is an interview I did with Phil Cann way back in February on the Bible, cherry-picking, and the need for community. I hope you enjoy this week's surprise episode!Music by Prod. Riddiman…

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Cody Matchett on the Bible 1:20:54

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This week we have my friend and mentor, Cody Matchett. Cody and I dive into the Bible, whether it can be trusted, how it was made, and how we can read it better. We hope you enjoy this episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

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Joel Houston on Technology, Social Media, and Throwing Away Your Phone 48:26

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I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation with Joel Houston. We dive into technology, social media, addiction, and why God might be calling you to throw away your phone. If you listen to this and want to learn more, here are some resources that you may find helpful: Catherine Price, How to Break Up With Your Phone: https://www.amazon.ca/How-…

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Jonathan Thompson on Spiritual Disciplines, Gifts of the Spirit, and Revival 48:19

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Today I'm with Jonathan Thompson (or Jon as his friends call him). Jonathan is going to blow your mind and spiritual life up. Brace yourself, this episode isn't for the faint of heart. Enjoy!

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Joshua Leventhal on Worship, Honesty, and Goliath 1:05:03

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I'm so excited to bring you my conversation with Joshua Leventhal. Joshua and I discuss everything from worship, to preparing yourself for church, to how he writes his own music. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

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Mike Donehey on Car Crashes, Writing Music, and Learning How to Trust Jesus 28:15

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BONUS EPISODE! This week Mike Donehey (who you might know as the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) and I sit down to chat about music, lyrics, his journey, and how he is learning to trust Jesus more. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode of the podcast! Music by Prod. Riddiman

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Mark Clark on Following Jesus, Not Being Boring, and Having an Encounter With God 41:23

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This week we got Mark Clark! I've been following Mark for around eight years now, and he has made a massive impact on how I see Jesus and what it means to follow Him. We talk about Jesus, what it means to follow Him, not being a boring Christian, and why you need an encounter with God. Enjoy!

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Kim Moran on Hypocrisy, Church, and God's Kingdom 51:13

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I'm so excited to share with you this conversation I had with Kim Moran. This conversation was so much fun to have. We hit everything from Church issues, to what Church is even for, to eventually wondering why we should even bother with Church (and how God is maybe calling us to rethink how we do Church). I hope you enjoy listening to this conversa…

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Calum Macfarlane on Church History and the Development of Deconstruction 1:05:36

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Calum (or Cal as his friends call him) is a professor of history and interdisciplinary studies at Briercrest College. Cal and I discuss the major shifts in the church throughout history, and why he isn't a big fan of the word "deconstruction". Join us in this exciting, insightful, and mind melting interview!…

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Welcome to the Reconstructionist Podcast. Our goal is to help you reconstruct while you deconstruct so you don't self-destruct.