Best Kieran Cross Podcasts (2025)

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HW: If only someone would rise from the dead! (Luke 16:19-31; 28 September 2015) 7:05

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Send us a text A reflection on Dives and Lazarus, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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HW: On trying to buy a new car!!! (Luke 16:1-13; 21 September 2025) 10:04

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Send us a text A reflection on Luke 16:1-13, the story of the shrewd manager. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Feast of the Holy Cross: what "happened" for us in Jesus' death and resurrection? 8:49

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Send us a text A reflection for the feast of the Holy Cross, based on the first reading and the Gospel. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Season of Creation 2025 ("Peace with creation") 12:30

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Send us a text A reflection on discipleship in Luke 14:25-33, in light of the five-week Season of Creation (Sept 1 to Oct 4). Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Is being humble really necessary? (Sirach 3:19-21, 30-31 and Luke 14:1, 7-14; 31 August 2025) 9:53

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Send us a text A reflection on Sirach 3:19-21, 30-31 and Luke 14:1, 7-14, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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What can we say about the "nationalism" of the Bible today? (Isaiah 66:18-21 and Luke 13:22-30; 25 August 2025) 10:35

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Send us a text A reflection on Isaiah 66:18-21 and Luke 13:22-30 written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The People vs McDonald's: 6. Judge for Yourself 28:54

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At the end of the longest trial in English history, the verdict is finally delivered - and Helen uncovers who her former partner John really was. In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing anima…

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The People vs McDonald's: 5. Clowning Around 28:18

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When Helen digs out some old letters from her former partner John, she finds some potential clues. In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that could make people s…

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The People vs McDonald's: 4. A Proper Grilling 28:24

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A few months into the trial, Helen and Dave get an unexpected communication from the McDonald's Board of Directors. In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that co…

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The People vs McDonald's: 3. Flipping Burgers! 28:17

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When McDonald's discloses internal company documents to the court, they reveal somebody has been watching... In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that could mak…

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The People vs McDonald's: 2. Burger, Nugget, Ketchup, Spy 28:32

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The London Greenpeace numbers have been dwindling until new faces start turning up at meetings...but something isn't right. In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food…

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The People vs McDonald's: 1. The Leaflet 28:25

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In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong with McDonald’s?’ It claimed McDonald’s was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that could make people sick, even cause cancer... McDonald’s said the claims in the leaflet were untrue and defamatory and …

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The People vs McDonald's: Trailer 3:06

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Mark Steel introduces an extraordinary battle between two activists - a gardener and a former postman - and one of the world's biggest fast food companies. A battle over a leaflet which led to the longest trial in English history. It would bring issues like rainforest destruction and advertising to children into the mainstream. It would also be the…

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The prophetic voice: rare, awkward, needed! (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 and Luke 12:49-53; 17 August 2025) 9:17

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Send us a text A reflection on Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 and Luke 12:49-53, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Grave Robbers: 5. Ripe for the Taking 35:24

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Where did the gang get the idea to use fake wills to steal the homes of the dead? Sue travels to Budapest to find out. As her investigation concludes, she exposes the scale of a crime that had gone unreported until now, and she hears how the authorities are finally starting to act. Presenter: Sue Mitchell Producers: Sue Mitchell, Joe Moors and Wini…

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Faith: hunger, encounter, trust (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; 10 August 2025) 10:27

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Send us a text A reflection on Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Grave Robbers: 4. The Will to Steal 31:38

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It should be impossible to steal a home, but this new narrative podcast from multi award winning investigative reporter Sue Mitchell (Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion, Million Dollar Lover) reveals a gang operating in the UK to steal houses from people who die without a recent will. The series hears from victims of the gang - and confronts its leaders…

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How to become "rich towards God" (Luke 12:13-21; 3 August 2025) 10:15

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Send us a text A reflection on the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:13-21), written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Grave Robbers: 3. The Good Spy 32:53

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Michael Judd's neighbours watch on in horror as thieves take possession of his home - selling everything of value and destroying his much loved collection of musical instruments It should be impossible to steal a home, but this new narrative podcast from multi award winning investigative reporter Sue Mitchell (Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion, Million…

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Learning to pray: The Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13; 27 July 2025) 10:39

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Send us a text A reflection on prayer inspired by today's Gospel, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Grave Robbers: 2. Strangers in the Street 31:46

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Fake wills, stolen identities and cannabis farms - Sue Mitchell’s investigation gathers pace as she exposes how criminals are stripping the estates of the dead , denying rightful heirs their inheritance.By BBC Radio 4

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Are you Mary or are you Martha? Or should we be both? 9:46

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Send us a text A reflection on the story of Mary and Martha for today. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Cosmic Christ: a reflection on Colossians 1:15-20 10:07

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Send us a text A reflection on Colossians 1:15-20, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Grave Robbers: 1. My Dear Friend 34:38

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Two sisters, set to receive a surprise life-changing inheritance, have it snatched away by a stranger. As Sue Mitchell investigates, she reveals how fake wills are being used to strip the estates of the dead and deny rightful heirs what is rightfully theirs. This new narrative podcast from multi award winning investigative reporter Sue Mitchell (In…

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The Grave Robbers: Trailer 2:01

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It should be impossible to steal a home, but Sue Mitchell reveals it's all too easy. The multi-award winning investigative journalist (Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion, Million Dollar Lover) is on the trail of an East European crime group using forged wills to 'take' the homes of the dead , stealing millions from rightful heirs and denying the Governm…

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"A threefold chord is not easily broken!" Communion, mission, participation today. (6 July 2025; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) 11:26

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Send us a text A reflection on Luke 10:1-12, 17-20, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Feast of Sts Peter and Paul: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church. 12:36

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Send us a text A reflection for the feast of Sts Peter and Paul based on the Gospel for the day, Matthew 16:13-19. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Corpus Christi: Becoming the body of Christ 12:16

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Send us a text A reflection for Corpus Christi based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Trinity Sunday: celebrating the Nicene Creed 325 to 2025 13:34

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Send us a text A reflection for Trinity Sunday, taking account of the Nicene Creed, devised 17 centuries ago in 325. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-11): Pentecost happens again and again 12:49

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Send us a text A reflection for Pentecost Sunday 2025, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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The Smuggler: 10. A Hidden Network 14:47

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Journalist Annabel Deas speaks to experts who fear Nick’s routes and methods are a back door for other people smugglersBy BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 9. The Arrest 14:24

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Nick arrives in Kent with four Vietnamese migrants on his boat. But he’s met by police who arrest him for people smuggling.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 8. The Boat Theory 14:31

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After a near escape, Nick vows to never smuggle again. Meanwhile, police build a theory that Nick is smuggling Vietnamese migrants to work on cannabis farms.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 7. A Dangerous Journey 14:39

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Nick evades the police in France. But his boat is broken and taking on water. Meanwhile, journalist Annabel Deas hears about the dangerous journeys taken by Vietnamese migrants. Presenter - Annabel DeasProducer - Hayley MortimerSound design - Neil ChurchillResearcher - Isabel KimbreyEditor - Matt WillisCommissioning Executive - Tracy WilliamsCommis…

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The Smuggler: 6. The Vietnamese Connection 14:32

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Nick is paid thousands of pounds to bring Vietnamese migrants into the UK. But at what cost?By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 5. The Crossing 14:15

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Nick buys a boat and searches for a new smuggling route across the English Channel.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 4. The Final Border 14:34

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After serving time in prison for people smuggling, Nick becomes an informant, providing information about the Albanian gang.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 3. The Mistake 14:27

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Nick is growing in confidence, smuggling migrants across the channel on ferries. But human error is impossible to avoid.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 2. Nick’s First Time 14:35

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Nick is desperate to provide for his new family. He travels to Dunkirk to smuggle an illegal migrant into the UK. Meanwhile, a police operation swings into action.By BBC Radio 4

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The Smuggler: 1. The Passport 14:43

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British builder Nick is struggling after the 2008 financial crash. He receives an offer from an Albanian people smuggling gang that’s too good to refuse. Presenter - Annabel DeasProducer - Hayley MortimerSound design - Neil ChurchillEditor - Matt WillisCommissioning Executive - Tracy WilliamsCommissioning Editor - Dan ClarkeSeries music - Ambit Sou…

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The Smuggler: Trailer 4:11

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NEW in Shadow World: The Smuggler tells the story of a former British soldier who became an international people smuggler. In this intimate portrait of a British people smuggler, we hear from the perpetrator directly, to uncover his motivations, methods and the consequences of risking the lives of desperate people. The investigation exposes how the…

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Ascension Day (Acts 1:1-11): Transition, Task, Empowerment 11:00

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Send us a text A reflection on the story of the Ascension (Acts 1:1-11): transition, task, empowerment. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 6C25 (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29): Pope Leo XIV, synodality and the future 10:55

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Send us a text A reflection on the council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29), in the light of the ministry of Pope Leo XIV. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 5C25: John 13:31-33, 34-35 "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." 10:27

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Send us a text A reflection on John 13:31-33, 34-35, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 4C25: John 10:27-30 — Job vacancy: good pastors (and not just in Rome!) 10:28

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Send us a text A reflection on John 10:27-30, the Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday. Written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 3C25b: John 21:1-19 once again...what kind of faith leaders do we need? 10:49

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Send us a text A reflection on John 21:1-19, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 3C25: Playing with numbers...in the Bible! (John 21:1-19) 9:46

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Send us a text A reflection on John 21:1-19, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter 2C25: Deepest doubts are the royal road to deepest faith 12:15

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Send us a text A refection on the story of doubting Thomas, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Easter Sunday: Rise, heart, thy Lord is risen! 10:35

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Send us a text A reflection for Easter 2025, written and spoken by Kieran J. O'Mahony OSA. www.tarsus.ie Gentle piano music to close the meditationBy Kieran J. O’Mahony

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Powering Up Your Brand with Promotional Staff: Elevating Experiences 7:29

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In this episode of Brand Impact: Amplifying Experiences, we’re diving deep into the world of promotional staff and how they can significantly elevate your brand’s presence at events. Join us as we speak with an expert from The Ann Savva Group, a leader in crafting high-energy, immersive experiences through expertly trained promotional teams. Promot…