Best Creative Baggage Podcasts (2026)

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Wild Wonder with Craig Childs | EP33 56:33

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca welcomes explorer-author Craig Childs, a man whose life is spent listening deeply to the land. Known for tracing ancient migration routes, following water across vast deserts, flying through curtains of Virga, and biking into the darkest sky in America, Craig’s work reveals a world still full of mystery …

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186: The Deal (Jeremiah 32-34) 21:06

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The last thing most people would do as an enemy invades their land is buy property. And given that no defeated nation ever gets its land back, this appears to be throwing money away. Or in other words, madness. Often when there is madness in the Bible, there is method. Better still, everyone learns a little bit about 6th century BC real estate deal…

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185: Rogue Nation (Jeremiah 30-31) 21:35

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No captured city in the Ancient Near East has ever been repopulated by its own people. This kind of thing simply does not happen, and so to promise it appears to be madness. Jeremiah is not only confident that God is planning to do this, he looks ahead to a time when his people will have a new king, a man who seems not a million miles away from Jes…

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Flow Follows Focus with Steven Kotler | EP32 1:09:42

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In this episode, Rebecca welcomes her friend, author, and legendary peak-performance researcher Steven Kotler for a conversation that weaves together science, sport, creativity, and the deeper human quest for what’s possible. Steven has spent decades decoding flow, the neurobiological state where we feel our best and perform our best, but this conv…

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184: The Lie (Jeremiah 26-29) 19:32

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The last thing a prisoner in the ancient Near East is expected to do is buy land. Especially when that land is currently being trampled by enemy armies. Who might kill him. Jeremiah's book is all about theatre, especially if that theatre can provide a teachable moment. And so papyrus, ink, scales for weighing silver, sealing wax and witnesses are b…

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183: Maddening WIne (Jeremiah 23-26) 20:35

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An apocalyptic storm “from the ends of the earth” is coming, one that will see Near Eastern nations toppling like dominos. Everywhere, the corpses of God’s enemies will lie unburied and unmourned, littering the ground like dung. Expect another lively episode from the Bible's most down-at-mouth prophet as Jeremiah continues to rage at a people who d…

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182: Oblivion (Jeremiah 21-23) 20:00

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O land, land land! It's a pitiful lament from the prophet Jeremiah as he attempts to rescue the nation he loves. No one in power or authority appears to see the danger of worshipping pagan gods in a country which, the Bible tells its readers, was founded by God. Turning away from him is seen as an act of rebellion, and rebels must be punished. The …

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From Rapids to Stillness: Rush Sturges on Healing Through Nature and Creativity | EP31 1:02:29

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca dives into the deep currents of creativity, purpose, and healing with legendary kayaker, filmmaker, and musician Rush Sturges. From first descents on the world’s most powerful rivers to producing award-winning films like The River Runner (on Netflix), Chasing Niagara, and Edge of the Unknown (on Disney+)…

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181: Cancelled (Jeremiah 17-20) 21:41

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The human cost of being God's mesenger is spelled out in graphic detail in this episode. Jeremiah feels gerrymandered into being a prophet, and even wishes that the man who brought his father the supposedly joyful news of his birth had been murdered. Despite this, he continues haranguing Judah's great and good, even taking them on a field trip to a…

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180: The Widowmaker (Jeremiah 14-17) 21:57

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What a mess. Judah's people are being assured by their prophets - holy men who should know better - that all will be well. Business as usual will win the day, they say, even if that business is worshipping pagan deities rather than capital G God. Jeremiah warns these bogus seers that they will die in the disasters which they have promised their peo…

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Making Humans More Human: The Future of Performance with Dr. Andy Walshe | EP30 1:07:06

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In this illuminating conversation, Rebecca reconnects with one of her most influential mentors and longtime collaborators, Dr. Andy Walshe — a pioneering performance scientist, surfer, father, and Chief Performance Officer at Liminal Collective. Known for his groundbreaking work with Red Bull, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, and elite performers acr…

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179: Smashed (Jeremiah 11-13) 18:05

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The warnings to Judah's people continue. Rogue shepherds will trample its vineyards, turning pleasant pasture into parched and desolate wasteland because there is no one left to care about it or take care for it. These shepherds are Babylon's armies which arrive decades after Jeremiah is writing. There is still time to turn the ship around, but no …

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Why We’re Wired to Seek Challenge with Alex Hutchinson | EP29 1:04:21

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch digs into the science—and soul—of exploration with journalist and bestselling author Alex Hutchinson. Known for his books Endure and The Explorer’s Gene, Alex unpacks why we’re wired to seek challenges, how curiosity fuels growth, and why doing hard things often leads to the most meaningful moments…

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178: Ghost Town (Jeremiah 8-10) 20:02

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The slow tour through the Bible's longest book (by word count) continues. Standing at the entrance to Jerusalem's temple, Jeremiah accuses the nation's Jews of simply paying lip service to worshipping God. These people are so convinced that their Jewishness alone will rescue them that they are happy hedging their bets by worshipping lots of other g…

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177: The Valley of Slaughter (Jeremiah 5-7) 20:29

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There's no telling some people. Judah's Jews assume that they have a free pass when it comes to enjoying the good life. Simply because of an accident of birth and their ethnicity, they feel that God will turn a blind eye to the fact that they have wholeheartedly abandoned him, choosing instead to immerse themselves in pagan religion. Jeremiah has n…

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Rebuilding from the Inside Out with Caroline Buchanan | EP28 1:02:46

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Rebecca Rusch connects with two-time Olympian and eight-time world champion Caroline Buchanan for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success. From near-death recovery to landing the first-ever women’s front flip in competition, Caroline has pushed boundaries in every direction—but it was slowing down that gave her…

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176: The Lustful and the Lost (Jeremiah 3-5) 20:57

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It's not easy being an Old Testament prophet. Jeremiah describes the feeling of being stabbed in the heart and writhing in pain. His compatriots seem not only content to turn their backs on God - the 'Big I Am' believed to have set the universe in motion - they are hedging their bets with every other deity then can grab hold of. The prophet describ…

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175: Skullcracker (Jeremiah 1-3) 21:07

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A sex worker waiting by the road for hook-ups A young camel so on heat she doesn't even need chasing. Such is the out of control idolatry of the nation of Judah. Yet one holy man can see the writing on the wall and is is tasked with warning his people before it's too late and God calls time on their nation. That man is Jeremiah. Join us as Season 2…

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Risk, Resilience & Partnership in the Mountains with Emily Harrington & Adrian Ballinger | EP27 1:01:48

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174: The Worm That Will Not Die (Isaiah 64-66) 20:20

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Becoming Unapologetically Me: Authentic Entrepreneurship, Purpose Driven Business & Empowered Women 20:34

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! In this final episode of season five of 'Becoming Unapologetically Me,' Helen Norbury explores what it means to live authentically and unapologetically. She addresses the challenges in today's world that compel people to hide their true selves and the exhaustion that comes from living a life of apologies…

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173: Blood Spatter (Isaiah 60-63) 22:41

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“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored.” These words from The Battle Hymn of the Republic embody this passage from Isaiah's epic book. Poetry rises to a crescendo as the prophet explains the euphoria of his people's future hope as well as the brutal punishment wh…

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Emotional Baggage Retrieval with Rohini Rathour 39:38

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Rohini Rathour take back control over emotional baggage. Helen interviews Rohini Rathour about her book 'What's In Your Backpack?' Rohini shares how she came to realize the metaphor of carrying emotional baggage and the impact it has had on her life. If you want to apply to have Helen h…

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Healing, Reinvention & Riding Forward with Anneke Beerten | EP26 57:50

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In this deeply personal episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca reconnects with longtime teammate and multi-time world champion Anneke Beerten. From her BMX beginnings in the Netherlands to dominating Crankworx and Enduro World Series events, Anneke has done it all on two wheels. But her greatest test came off the course—when a traumatic brain injury …

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172: Damburst (Isaiah 55-59) 23:37

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Doom is coming. The days of all those who fail to follow God wholeheartedly are numbered. Nor is this any kind of fair-weather following. Performative box ticking gets nowhere with God, it seems. Isaiah wants his people to be completely aware of what is coming if they do not undertake a volte face, put away their pagan idols and return to the one d…

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171: The Man Who Saw Through Centuries (Isaiah 51-54) 22:13

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A childless old woman who is drunk on wine is about as defenceless and vulnerable as life can get in Old Testament times. This woman who represents the city of Jerusalem has been brought down by her own personal four horsemen: ruin, destruction, famine and sword. She is inconsolable and her children are as powerless as she is, lying unconscious on …

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Creatives Make Big Money with Mandy Nicholson 32:48

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Mandy Nicholson redefine creative money mindsets. Mandy's had a wild journey from a traditional career to embracing her creative genius. She’s flourishing. Mandy shares the challenges creatives, particularly women, face in claiming their creative identity and how society's expectations …

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Good for a Girl: Redefining Women’s Sport with Lauren Fleshman | EP25 1:08:41

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In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca welcomes Lauren Fleshman—former professional runner, coach, author of the bestselling book Good for a Girl, and one of the most influential voices in women’s sport. Together, they explore what it means to push boundaries, to question the systems we inherit, and to carve new pathways for ourselve…

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170: Drunk on Blood (Isaiah 48-50) 24:01

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Hard as it may be to believe that freedom and a return to Jerusalem are just around the corner for Israel's exiled Jews, Isaiah does what he can to impress upon his readers that this is exactly what is about to happen. He also appears to spell out in uncanny detail that a man is coming who will be verbally and physically abused for the wrongdoings …

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Narcissistic Trauma & Hardcore Healing with Jillian Scott 36:23

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Jillian Scott obliterate narcissistic abuse. Jillian shares her journey of growing up with a narcissistic parent and how it affected her sense of identity and self-worth. She delves into her experiences with emotional abuse, binge eating, and the challenges of finding her authentic self…

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169: The Raptor (Isaiah 44-47) 22:17

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A shamed princess having to hoist her skirts in order to cross streams, and who sits in the dirt like a commoner. This is how the prophet Isaiah sees the proud empire of Babylon. It seems improbable, but Isaiah believes anything is possible with his God. Right now, God is predicting that his own people will be freed from Babylonian captivity withou…

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Pushing Boundaries & Finding Balance with Michelle Parker | EP24 1:06:01

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch and freeskiing icon Michelle Parker explore what happens when your identity is deeply tied to performance—and what it takes to unravel that. From the peaks of big mountain skiing to the quiet rebuilding after injury, Michelle has redefined what success looks like in a world that often demands const…

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168: Manumission (Isaiah 41-44) 22:00

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A man who will be "a light to the Gentiles" and who will "open the eyes of the blind and set the prisoners free." It's easy to see how Christians believe Isaiah was predicting the arrival of Jesus. But the prophet promises action much sooner, and much closer to home. In a move unprecedented in Near Eastern history, Persia's king will set his Israel…

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167: Adam's Other Wife (Isaiah 35-41) 23:01

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In this episode, we identify Lilith, a Jewish myth figure believed to have been married both to Adam and the Angel of Death. Isaiah also appears to predict New Testament holy man, John the Baptist, writes my favourite verse in the entire Bible, gets embroiled in a plagiarism battle and appears to hand his quill to another scribe. Quite an episode. …

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Don’t Keep Your Hair On with Tami Wong 28:32

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Tami Wong hero female baldness. Tami Wong has lived with alopecia since age 15. She shares her emotional journey from the onset of her condition, through years of hiding and insecurity, to ultimately embracing her hair loss and empowering other women. If you want to apply to have Helen …

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Risk, Mindset, and Training for Life with Kate Courtney | EP23 1:09:46

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch is joined by mountain biking phenom and SheSends founder Kate Courtney for an honest, high-vibration conversation about racing, reinvention, and rising to your own standard of success. From being the only girl on her high school team to becoming a world champion and Olympic athlete, Kate has reshap…

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166: Swimming in the Cesspool (Isaiah 24-28) 20:07

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As the title suggests, Isaiah doesn't pull any punches. If graphic and repulsive use of bodily fluids as a metaphor get his readers' attention, the prophet is all in. However, anyone looking for action and adventure may be disappointed; in Isaiah's book, the drama is all in the writing. If you want a quintessential raging Old Testament prophet so i…

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S04 Was HUGE 22:13

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen asked Producer Jeff to review themes and standout moments from the fourth season of the show. Key discussions include the emotions and neuroscience behind behavioural change, the importance of human connection and healthy routines, repairing cultural misconceptions about sexuality, and managing fin…

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165: Drunken Vomit (Isaiah 19-23) 22:07

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Isaiah's tirade against Israel's neighbours continues, and with it come vivid descriptions of Near Eastern Mediterranean trade in the eighth century BC. But God's fury doesn't stop with pagan kingdoms and empires; Judah too is in the firing line. Oh, and in this episode, the prophet also strips naked, and remains "au naturel" for three years. Truly…

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YOU do YOU, ME do ME with Jill Hope 38:14

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Jill Hope stand up for women. Jill Hope is a coach who helps successful women stop overgiving, undercharging, and filtering their truth. Jill discusses how societal conditioning from a young age teaches women to seek external approval, creating a pattern of overachieving and burnout. If…

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Belonging & Boldness with Mirna Valerio | EP22 57:34

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In this heartfelt and illuminating episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebeccas has the JOY of talking with her friend, Mirna Valerio—known to many as The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultra-runner, writer, skier, poet, educator, and unapologetic force of joy. Together, they trace Mirna’s journey from a Brooklyn childhood to discovering mountains and ultimately…

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164: Night Terror (Isaiah 10-18) 21:53

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If you picture in your head a robed, beared prophet raging with florid language at at a nation that isn't listening to him, you are probably thinking of Isaiah. In this episode, he launches a broadside against nations who he believes are enemies of God. These are Israel's near neighbours and the prophet foresees disaster for each and every one of t…

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Crashing Out HARD with Sherry Andrew 37:23

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Sherry Andrew forge their way through tough times & reach success. Sherry Andrew transitioned from a nearly 17-year career to entrepreneurship after being unceremoniously fired, prompting her to launch her financial coaching business in 2018, specializing in personal finance and money m…

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163: Whiplash (Isaiah 9-11) 21:41

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"Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." It's no wonder that these words written some 800 years before the birth of Jesus make the prophet Isaiah such a favourite with Christians, especially at Christmas. However, before Jesus arrives to save the day, things are going to get worse for Israel. Much, much worse. Writte…

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Women Business Owners Rising with Samantha Bradshaw 35:12

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury and Samantha Bradshaw embody female workplace prowess and empowermen Samantha Bradshaw is a former traditional lawyer who now empowers women to protect their ideas and build businesses confidently. Samantha discusses her departure from the high-stress legal industry to pursue a more fulfill…

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Begin Again: Teddi Dean on Identity, Meditation & the Slowing Down | EP21 1:10:04

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch shares an expansive and grounding conversation with former professional skateboarder turned artist/mindfulness teacher, Teddi Dean. From a countercultural childhood in 1970s Huntington Beach to riding for the legendary Bones Brigade and eventually embracing Buddhist vows, Teddi’s path is a journey …

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162: The Ruined and the Rich (Isaiah 5-8) 20:52

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It's easy to see the Bible as fable, a kind of religious fairy tale with a moralistic sting in its tail. Passages like this one show that much of the book is rooted in actual historical events. These chapters are a snapshot of the late eighth century BC Middle East. The prophet Isaiah is begging the king of one of these nations (Ahaz of Judah) not …

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YOU Should Hire Hybrid Athletes with Helen Norbury 32:44

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How do you feel about this episode? Text us! Helen Norbury sees the lessons of hybrid athletics boosting business success. She discusses her journey from completing a walking marathon for charity to discovering and competing in Hyrox events. She explores how the traits developed as a hybrid athlete can be directly applied to becoming a successful e…

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The Uninvited: Grief, Grit, and Giving Back with Jess Kimura | EP20 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

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In this raw and fearless episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch is joined by legendary snowboarder, filmmaker, and community builder Jess Kimura. Known for her gritty street style and fearless progression, Jess has redefined women’s snowboarding—both on the board and behind the scenes. Together, Jess and Rebecca unpack everything from trauma an…

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161: Real Housewives of Jerusalem (Isaiah 1-4) 21:41

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The poetry books are over and now it's time for the prophets to step up. These are the maverick outsiders, the truth tellers who appear able to channel the word of God and to warn their nations of the danger of turning their backs on him. Of all the men who rage through the pages of these books, Isaiah is perhaps the most quintessential, and certai…