Best Danny Fontaine Podcasts (2025)

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Haunted houses, memory & mystery: a conversation with Zoe Apostolides 22:47

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This week on the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth chat with novelist and journalist Zoe Apostolides, author of The Homecoming - beautifully eerie and emotionally rich debut that has captivated us this Halloween season. Zoe talks us through:🏚️ The inspiration behind Elver House, and how physical spaces can mirror emotional and cognitive decline🧠 Me…

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Writing as Therapy with Harriett De Mesquita 28:34

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Join Mary and Beth on the latest episode of the Write Club Podcast as they chat with Harriett De Mesquita, author of The Magickal Summer of Evie Edelman. Harriett chats to us about how writing became a form of self-expression long before her adult autism diagnosis and how newfound self-knowledge has transformed her creative process. From exploring …

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The Promise of a Blessed Life | Pastor Zach Fontaine 43:52

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The Promise of a Blessed Life | The Blessed Life Pt. Four Pastor Zach FontaineBy Springs Church

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Built for Eternity | Pastor Jeremy Prest 39:41

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Built for Eternity Pastor Jeremy PrestBy Springs Church

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Inside the mind of a crime writer: Lucie Whitehouse 55:54

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In this gripping episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary sit down with international bestselling author Lucie Whitehouse to explore the dark and fascinating world of crime fiction. Lucie talks to us about her brand-new novel, The Last Witness - the third in her acclaimed Robin Lyons series - and discusses how she weaves psychological tensi…

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Our Turn: Partnering with God's Faithfulness | Pastor Zach Fontaine 31:31

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Our Turn: Partnering with God's Faithfulness Pastor Zach FontaineBy Springs Church

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Writing suspense and survival with bestselling author Gytha Lodge 47:49

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Gytha takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel - a dark, twist-filled story of love, betrayal, and survival set in Cambridge’s shadowy academic world. She opens up about stepping away from her beloved series, the challenges of writing when real life mirrors fiction a little too closely, and how she rediscovered her creative flow. We also expl…

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When Life Disappoints | Pastor Danny Michael 36:05

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When Life Disappoints Pastor Danny MichaelBy Springs Church

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Gary Dalkin & Sophie Beal on turning messy drafts into great novels 25:57

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Originally a sell-out talk at the Bournemouth Writing Festival, Organising Chaos has become a must-attend session for writers struggling to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to their early drafts. Gary, an experienced editor and writer, and Sophie, author and director of Cadence Publishing, share how the idea was born, their top tips for re-…

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The Posture of a Blessed Life | Pastor Zach Fontaine 44:39

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The Posture of a Blessed Life - Part 3 Pastor Zach FontaineBy Springs Church

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Simon Tolkien: From courtrooms to civil wars - writing historical fiction with heart 44:13

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Simon discusses his latest novel, The Room of Lost Steps - the sequel to The Palace at the End of the Sea - which follows Theodore Sterling’s extraordinary journey from 1930s New York to Civil War Spain. Together, they explore the immense research behind Simon’s sweeping historical duology, how he structures complex projects without losing confiden…

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The F in LAF | Pastor Phil Kleinsasser 36:11

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The F in LAF Pastor Phil KleinsasserBy Springs Church

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Book Club: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 38:12

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In this month’s Write Club Book Club episode, Beth and Mary discuss Buckeye by Patrick Ryan - a sweeping post-war novel set in small-town America that explores love, secrets, forgiveness, and the long shadows of the past. They unpack Ryan’s richly drawn characters, the powerful sense of place in Bonhomie, Ohio, and how war, disability, and spiritua…

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The Process of a Blessed Life | Pastor Zach Fontaine 43:30

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The Process of a Blessed Life 3) God cuts what's working, not just what's broken Genesis 12:1–2 (NIV) The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to a land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” Fine isn't th…

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S2 E04 VIDEO VERSION: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief Communicator 1:06:45

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What separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his ph…

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S2 E04: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief Communicator 1:06:46

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What separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his ph…

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Bibi Berki 31:32

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Join Beth and Mary on this week’s episode of the Write Club Podcast, where we go behind the pages and into the fascinating world of writing. Our guest is the multi-talented Bibi Berki - a fiction and non-fiction writer, podcaster, and creator of the acclaimed audio series The Kiss. Bibi talks about her journey from news reporting to storytelling in…

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Led By God: A Life That Counts | Pastor Danny Michael 43:29

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Led By God: A Life That Counts Pastor Danny MichaelBy Springs Church

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Danny Fontaine 25:36

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Danny coaches teams and pitches multi-million-dollar deals to some of the world’s biggest brands, blending creativity, psychology, storytelling, and immersive experiences. He also hosts the Pitch Masters podcast and is the author of Pitch, a guide to mastering the art of selling ideas. Danny shares his journey to becoming The Pitch Guy, explores wh…

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The Fruit of the Blessed Life | Pastor Zach Fontaine 44:03

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The Fruit of the Blessed Life The Blessed Life Pt. I Pastor Zach FontaineBy Springs Church

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Sara Grant 31:03

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Struggling with how to edit your novel? In this episode of The Write Club Podcast, bestselling author, editor, and mentor Sara Grant shares expert editing tips every writer needs. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A revolutionary approach to transform your writing and co-founder of Undiscovered Voices, which has launch…

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Finishing the Task | Pastor Dave Minton 35:17

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Georgie Codd 41:14

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Georgie’s writing life has taken her from shadowing drug dealers in Florida City to teaching English in a Himalayan nunnery, editing publications for the Tibetan Government in Exile, and even working behind the scenes at a funeral parlour. A graduate of UEA’s Prose-writing MA, her debut memoir We Swim to the Shark (2020) chronicled her journey to o…

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The Owner's Mirror | Pastor Zach Fontaine 39:55

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Kingdom Economy - Part 4 The Owner's Mirror Pastor Zach FontaineBy Springs Church

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Episode 29 - The Stolen Child 36:19

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In this month’s Bookclub episode, Mary and Beth talk all about The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington – a gripping, emotional novel that weaves together three timelines across decades of love, loss, and mystery. From the shocking disappearance of two-year-old Robert on a Mediterranean cruise in 1983, to the lives of two orphan girls in 1970s London,…

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The Owner's Mission | Pastor Zach Fontaine 42:56

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Kingdom Economy - Part 3 : The Owner's Mission 1: THE OWNER IS BUILDING HIS KINGDOM, NOT YOUR CASTLE Matthew 6:33 2: THE OWNER WANTS PEOPLE, NOT JUST PROJECTS 2 Peter 3:9 3: THE OWNER CALLS YOU TO ETERNAL INVESTMENT Acts 4:34-35 Malachi 3:10By Springs Church

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Episode 28 - Faith Hogan 33:59

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In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth are joined by the award-winning and million-copy bestselling author Faith Hogan. Faith is a USA Today bestseller, Irish Times Top Ten author, and Amazon UK #1 bestselling writer of eleven uplifting and inspiring contemporary fiction novels. She talks about her brand-new summer read, The Women…

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The Owner's Mindset | Pastor Zach Fontaine 43:56

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Kingdom Economy - Part 2 : The Owner's Mindset Pastor Zach Fontaine 1: THE OWNER IS PURPOSEFUL, NOT RANDOM Matthew 25:14–15 (NIV) 2: THE OWNER EXPECTS MOVEMENT, NOT MAINTENANCE Matthew 25:26–27 (NIV) 3: THE OWNER THINKS KINGDOM, AND EXPECTS YOU TO THINK LIKE HIM 1 Chronicles 29:14 (NLT)By Springs Church

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Episode 27 - Laurie Gilmore 27:24

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This week on the Write Club Podcast, hosts Mary and Beth sit down with international bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, the queen of small-town romance and creator of the beloved Dream Harbor series. Laurie’s debut, The Pumpkin Spice Café, won TikTok Shop’s Book of the Year in 2024, and with Book 5: The Gingerbread Bakery publishing this September,…

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Whose Money Is It Anyway? | Pastor Zach Fontaine 42:03

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Kingdom Economy Pt. I 1: GOD IS THE OWNER. YOU ARE THE MANAGER. Psalm 24:1 (NLT): The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. Deuteronomy 8:17–18 (NLT): He did all this so you would never say to yourself, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy. ’Remember the Lord your God. He is t…

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Episode 26 - Hazel Barkworth 33:27

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In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary are joined by novelist Hazel Barkworth, author of Heatstroke and the newly released The Drownings. Hazel takes us inside her creative process and talks about the themes at the heart of her latest novel: women’s voices, competitive swimming, and the rivalries that play out both in sport and on…

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The Upside-Down Blessing of the Kingdom | Pastor David Craig 44:07

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The Upside-Down Blessing of the Kingdom Pastor David CraigBy Springs Church

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Perspective Reset | Pastor Danny Michael 49:08

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Perspective Reset Pastor Danny MichaelBy Springs Church

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Episode 25 - Daria Lavelle 32:23

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In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant debut novelist Daria Lavelle. Born in Kyiv, raised in New York, and now an acclaimed voice in speculative fiction, Daria brings magic, wit, and emotional depth to everything she writes. Daria’s debut novel, Aftertaste - a dark comedy about food, ghosts, and th…

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Keep It In Order | Pastor Phil Kleinsasser 40:58

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Keep It In Order Pastor Phil KleinsasserBy Springs Church

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Episode 24 - The Mercy Step 31:15

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In this month’s Write Club book club episode, Mary and Beth dive into The Mercy Step, the debut novel from Marcia Hutchinson. Featured in the September issue of Writing Magazine, this beautifully written work of autofiction draws on Hutchinson’s own experiences, following the life of Mercy, a young girl growing up in 1960s Bradford in a household m…

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How to Handle the Word | Pastor Zach Fontaine 44:07

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Non-Negotiables - Part 4 : How to Handle the Word How to Handle the Word: How to Read, Understand, and Apply the Bible 1 - Know What You're Holding The Bible is one book... but it's made up of 66 smaller books. It's not laid out like a novel - it's a library. Old Testament (before Jesus came - points to Him) New Testament (after Jesus came - shows …

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Change Follows Focus | Pastor Danny Michael 38:03

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Change Follows Focus Pastor Danny MichaelBy Springs Church

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Episode 23 - Emma Cowell 45:42

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In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, hosts Mary and Beth sit down with bestselling author Emma Cowell - a former actress, BBC presenter, and charity fundraiser turned novelist. Emma shares the story behind her latest book Under the Lemon Tree, a moving tale rooted in love, grief, and the evocative beauty of Greece. We talk about the po…

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Non-Negotiables - Part 3 : The Final Word | Pastor Zach Fontaine 47:13

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The Final Word Why the Bible is the final authority for a Jesus follower. You can feel confident and still be wrong. Without God’s Word, you might be carrying something messy and not even know it. The Bible isn’t optional — it’s the blueprint for life. 1. The Word of God is the Voice of God All Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Same br…

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S2 E03: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk Legend 1:13:03

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In this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound…

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S2 E03 VIDEO VERSION: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk Legend 1:13:03

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In this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound…

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Episode 22 - MJ Arlidge 31:50

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In this gripping episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling crime author and screenwriter MJ Arlidge. Matt has spent over two decades working in television, producing major crime dramas like Silent Witness and Innocent. But he’s also a household name in the world of fiction, with his DI Helen Grace thriller series selling over 1…

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Episode 21 - Linda Newbery 26:37

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In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant and award-winning author Linda Newbery. With a career spanning decades, Linda has written widely for all ages - from picture books like Posy and Lob to middle-grade adventures such as Treasure House, and even adult fiction including Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday After…

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Knowing the Full Character of God | Pastor David Craig 39:58

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Knowing the Full Character of God Pastor David CraigBy Springs Church

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Episode 20 - Debbie Wastling 37:31

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In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary are joined by British historical fiction author Debbie Wastling. Originally from Yorkshire and now based in Los Angeles, Debbie brings a rich background in theatre, music, and grant writing to her fiction - creating stories that are as heartfelt as they are historically rooted. Recorded while…

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Jesus: The Non-Negotiable | Pastor Zach Fontaine 39:28

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You can get a lot wrong in life and still find grace, but if you get Jesus wrong, you miss everything. Key Scriptures: • Matthew 16:15 - “Who do you say I am?” • John 14:6 - “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” • 1 Corinthians 15:17 - If Christ hasn’t been raised, your faith is useless. • Romans 1:4 - The resurrection proved Jesus is the Son of…

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Episode 19 - The Drownings 34:12

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In this episode Beth and Mary discuss The Drownings by Hazel Barkworth. The Drownings is an atmospheric new novel about competition, obsession and influence. We discuss the parallels between competitive swimmers and social media influencers, women’s power, anger and safety and Barkworth’s intriguing use of language. This is a public episode. If you…

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What Are We Even Doing? | Pastor Zach Fontaine 40:44

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Non-Negotiables - Part 1 : What Are We Even Doing? Not all truth carries equal weight We’re called to know, build on, and defend the core truths of the Christian faith without getting distracted or divided by side issues Point 1: Not All Truth Is Equal 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ …