Best Ron Blessing Podcasts (2025)

Your name is an important part of your identity. It is the first bit of information others learn about you, and for some it is all they will ever know about you. In our story this Sunday, we see how Jesus received His name. And we'll discover how just the name of Jesus alone is good news to us, but more importantly, how the name Jesus is the hope o…

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New York City Cathedral Dean, St John The Divine, The Very Rev. Winnie Varghese - The God Cast. 36:06

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The Very Rev. Winnie Sara Varghese (born May 28, 1972) is the 12th dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. She is the first woman and person of color to hold this position in the Cathedral’s 133-year history.Rev. Varghese is a widely recognized leader in the Episcopal Church. She was called “the future of our church,” by the …

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Protests to Promotion | Burnley 1989–92 In Pictures with Clive Lawrence & Low Block - The God Cast 27:09

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Order the book here https://lowerblock.com/articles/protests-to-promotion-burnley-1989-92/Find out more about Clive ehre https://www.clivelawrencephotography.com/about-meFollow Fr Alex on X here @alexdjfrostPlease Subscribe to The God Cast Between 1989 and 1992, Burnley FC stood on the edge of despair and rebirth. Those years – captured through the…

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As the Angels Saw It 1:08:57

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The Family Tree - Part 2 | Matthew 1:6-17 36:40

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We began looking at what Matthew is telling us about Jesus in his genealogy last week, and we’re going to continue that this week. As Matthew continues to name ancestors, he continues to tell us who Jesus is and why He came. This week, we’ll look at some of the biggest failures and some of the quietest successes in the genealogy. - Pastor Ron Kool …

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#10: Case Study 34 - Part 2 of Akashic Light Reading & Healing Session with Christine* 18:50

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In Part 2 of this session, Christine* (not her real name) asked: (2) Do they want to share with me some of the gifts that I have, or they want it to be discovered? (3) I play on my child-like energies, to follow that sparkle of joy, to make mistakes, to fall. While it feels really fun, there are moments where I’m scared, like I never know when I’m …

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#9: Case Study 34 - Part 1 of Akashic Light Reading & Healing Session with Christine* 33:59

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In Part 1 of this session, Christine* (not her real name) asked: (1) I feel like my team has been guiding me to step into my personal power. I feel there's a higher spiritual service that I'm here to do, and I will be seen in some way in my lifetime, because it feels like this is where I'm learning. And every time I step into that feeling, I feel t…

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Lisa McKenzie - Poverty - Working Class - Injustice - The God Cast Podcast #poverty #injustice 34:54

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Lisa Louise McKenzie (born March 1968) is a British anarchist and senior lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire whose work relates to class inequality, social justice, and British working class culture. She was active in the Class War party.Dr Lisa McKenzieSenior Lecturer in SociologyLisa McKenzieAs a researcher and an educator I am keen to dev…

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As Mary Experienced It 53:23

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The Family Tree - Part 1 | Matthew 1:1-6 31:27

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Matthew is going to tell us the amazing story of Jesus the Messiah, the King of kings and the Savior of the world. He’s got so much to say. But he starts with a list of names—a genealogy. It’s not something that many of us find very interesting. And yet Matthew has a powerful message for us in this list of names. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

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Canterbury Cathedral Dean - The Very Reverend Dr David Monteith - The God Cast Podcast. 38:19

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Dean of CanterburyDavid was installed in December 2022 as the 40th Dean of Canterbury (post Reformation) heading up a staff of 250 and over 500 volunteers; leading the mother church of the Anglican Communion.He chairs the College of Deans for the Church of England. Prior to this he was Dean of Leicester in the East Midlands where he was responsible…

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Bless Your Heart: The Journey to Understanding and Embracing Our Appalachian Voiceplaces 32:44

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What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I'm joined by an Appalachian artist and fourth-year UVA-Wise student Bailey Lantman who shares her journey of discovering the academic study of her regional dialect and heritage. We talk about the importance of preserving Appalachian voices, the influence of family and regional history on her ide…

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How Can There Be One True Religion? Part 2 | Defending Your Faith 53:35

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In this second session on “How Can There Be One True Religion?” Pastor Ron Kool focuses on how Christians should respond when someone they love says, “I don’t believe what you believe anymore.” Instead of rushing into arguments, he urges us to pray first, pick a wise time and place, and be clear on our goals—whether that’s inviting them to rethink,…

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Getting Ready for Christmas | Psalm 130 33:55

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In the wonderful Christmas carol Joy to the World, we sing the words, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” We need to do that! This morning, we begin the season of Advent—a time when we prepare room in our hearts for Jesus to come to us. Today, we begin by recognizing that, more than anything else, we need Jesus. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

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Burnley Football Club - Gillingham FC- Northampton FC - Former Player Phil Cavener -The God Cast 30:15

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Other Burnley Player Interviews Ron Futcher https://youtu.be/eKqN9ywuutM Martin Dobson https://youtu.be/hKvLE8v-8rM?si=J7Hq_5AIpVRe6QroTrevor Steven https://youtu.be/m2zPFpzK1Xs?si=MFwmMLIn8A2vVzPG Derek Scott https://youtu.be/ZVaB34fc_5o?si=NUMRxQYU6G72Foqu Winston White https://youtu.be/3f2GRjYDVwc?si=x3rl3GBk4rZOegaZ Paul Stewart https://youtu.b…

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Thankful for Hope | Thanksgiving 2025 31:30

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Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on the goodness of God in our daily lives, provisions, relationships, and in God's faithfulness. This Thanksgiving, Pastor Morné Marais will share on being thankful for hope. Support the showBy Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

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In Conversation with Ron Rash: The Caretaker and Appalachian Narratives 39:40

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What did you think of this episode? *This episode first aired in 2023* Bestselling author and Western North Carolinian Ron Rash joins the Talking Appalachian podcast to discuss his latest novel, The Caretaker. Amy explores Rash's extensive body of work, including his contributions to Talking Appalachian (the book), the significance of dialect and v…

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The Rhythms of Life | Numbers 28-29 36:02

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We all have rhythms in our lives—patterns, certain times when we do certain things. This morning, we’ll see that God knows we need some of those patterns in our lives, as we look at the rituals, celebrations, and offerings that God called upon Israel to practice. And we’ll think about how those practices might impact our rhythms of life today. - Pa…

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Man City - Burnley FC - Luton Town - Bradford City Legend - Ron Futcher - The God Cast Podcast. 34:03

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Ron Futcher (born 25 September 1956) is an English former footballer who played as a centre-forward. He was the fourth-highest career scorer of the North American Soccer League and made over 400 appearances in total for nine different English Football League clubs. He was noted for his aerial ability and solid ball control.He began his career at Ch…

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How Can There Be One True Religion? | Defending Your Faith 55:36

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Pastor Ron Kool opens by noting the enormous religious diversity in the world—over 11,000 religions—yet almost everyone falls into seven major groups, with Christianity and Islam comprising more than half of the global population. Using worldwide and North American statistics, he highlights the rapid rise of the religiously “non-affiliated” and the…

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Curses and Blessings | Numbers 23-25 34:00

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God's people are just about to head into the Promised Land, but are completely unaware of a threat behind the scenes. The prophet Balaam was hired to curse the Israelites and damage their relationship with the God of Israel. What we'll explore together this Sunday is how God can turn the intended curses of others into blessings, promises, and hope …

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The Blessed Life 1:20:50

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The Donkey | Numbers 22 32:36

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God’s people are on the move and the nations around them are getting extremely nervous. They band together and call on a Prophet for Profit—Balaam. Balaam knows God and knows he should obey God. But, like us, sometimes it’s hard for Balaam to obey God when there is so much money on the line. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

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Homer Hickam: From Rocket Boy to Bestselling Writer 47:19

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What did you think of this episode? Renowned author of 19 books and former NASA engineer Homer Hickam sits down with me and a few students at UVA's College at Wise to talk about his journey from the coalfields of West Virginia to becoming a celebrated author and esteemed engineer. In this episode, Hickam shares his experiences writing Rocket Boys a…

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Was Jesus Really God? | Defending Your Faith 1:00:52

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In this session, Pastor Arek O'Connell explores the central Christian claim that Jesus is truly God. He begins by affirming that for Christians, the trustworthiness of Scripture matters deeply because so much rests on what it says about Jesus. He unpacks how the Gospels present Jesus claiming divinity—not only through his words, but through his mir…

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Bleeding For Jesus: John Smyth and the cult of the Iwerne Camps - Andrew Graystone - The God Cast 39:03

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Bleeding for Jesus by Andrew Graystone Fully revised and updated Published 30 November 2025 Darton, Longman and Todd https://tinyurl.com/Bleeding4Jesus Images and author interviews: [email protected] I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It’s painful, but really important to read. An incredibly forensic work where no stone is le…

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When God is at Work 1:21:03

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Saved by Snakes??? | Numbers 21:1-9 31:18

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In one of the strangest and most memorable stories in the book of Numbers, God sends salvation to His people—but it’s a bronze snake on a pole! The people at the time didn’t know it, but that snake on a pole would become a great picture of Jesus. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the showBy Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

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The Last Run: Molasses-Making in the Mountains 7:42

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What did you think of this episode? *From the Season 1 Archive* "Molassey," as that smoky, syrupy mixture is known in central Appalachia, is a dying tradition. Appalachians call the process of making molasses a 'stir-off,' and everybody in the community would come by to help or sit around the boiling pan and talk. The word 'molasses' becomes 'lasse…

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Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services - A God Cast discussion 33:55

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Professor Helen King and The Revd Canon Neil Patterson from Together for the Church of England discuss with Fr Alex recent news to halt plans for standalone same-sex blessing services. Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. They have also decided that the…

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Kevin & Sandy Barner Guest Missionaries 1:21:33

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Deep Sadness and Great Hope | Numbers 20 34:05

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One of the lessons we’re learning about being in the wilderness with God is that the wilderness is a mixed bag. There are extremely difficult moments followed by instances of amazing grace. This morning, we’ll see that so clearly as we come to one of the saddest, most graceful chapters in the book of Numbers. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

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Peeking Behind the Curtain 1:18:39

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More Rebellion | Numbers 16-17 36:17

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What do we do when challenges to leadership arise from within? What should we cautiously consider before challenging our leaders? How do Godly leaders respond to challenges? How does the community caught up in the mess respond in a way that honors God? Regardless of the circumstances, all of us are called to submit to God's leadership. - Pastor Are…

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The "Re-Storification" of Appalachia with Jeff Biggers 31:55

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What did you think of this episode? Jeff Biggers is the author of The United States of Appalachia, In Sardina, Trials of a Scourge, and many more. You've heard me discuss his work on the podcast, particularly in New England, where we visited the grave of Washington Irving, who first proposed that the country's name be changed from "America" to "App…

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Can I Trust the Bible? | Defending Your Faith 49:41

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Kristin Hileman kicked off a practical session on “Can I trust the Bible?”—framing it as the foundation for the whole "Defending Your Faith" series. After a playful fact-or-fiction opener, she shared Sean McDowell’s story to underline this: if we ask people to stake their lives on an ancient book, we need reasons, not circular claims. She defined w…

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The Milltown Brothers front man Matt Nelson discussing new album 'Boogie Woogie' on The God Cast. 30:53

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/ milltownbrothers / @themilltownbrothers / @thegodcast5878 Follow the Milltown Brothers on x@milltownbrosFollow the Label @lnfglasgow Milltown Brothers, (stylised as milltown brothers) are an English indie band from Colne, Lancashire, England.They are best known for the top 40 single "Which Way Should I Jump" and "Here I Stand", which was used as …

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Blessed are the Unoffendable 1:23:10

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When Fear Overwhelms Us | Numbers 13-14 31:42

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There are times when the challenges ahead of us feel overwhelming. As a person, a family, or a church, there are times when we feel like we don’t have what it takes to keep moving forward, to stay faithful to God in the face of the temptations and challenges ahead of us. Here’s something we need to know: We’re right! We can’t handle it. This mornin…

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#tommyrobinson , #KatieHopkins and Far Right Wing Politics?What should the #churchofengland response be?Fr Alex his guest, explore the Church of England landscape, look at some of the root causes and offer a response to the rise of right wing politics in the United KingdomJoining Fr Alex Frost on The God Cast are,Fr Luke LarnerRev'd Chantal NoppenR…