Best The Counter Press Podcasts (2025)

Ever look at your life and ask, “How did we get here?” Lot once had wealth, safety, and family—but one choice led to a cave, brokenness, and generations of pain. This isn’t just an old story. It’s a warning for us. We all make choices that seem harmless in the moment but grow into fires that consume our future—and our family’s future. In this video…

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"Conor Benn Is The Fight To Make!" - Lewis Crocker Eyes Huge World Title Clash 10:17

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Newly crowned IBF World Welterweight Champion Lewis Crocker insists a monster clash with Conor Benn is his next preferred move. 'The Croc' recalls his crowning moment from Windsor Park back in September against Paddy Donovan and talks the potential fight with The Destroyer next. Don't forget to give us a follow and rating across your preferred Podc…

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"I've Never Trained Harder Than This" - Dave Allen Talks Monster Makhmudov Matchup 13:59

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We're just one week out from Dave Allen's Heavyweight headliner against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The White Rhino previews the fight, talks his maturity since becoming a Father, what might be next with victory and much more. Don't forget to give us a follow on your preferred platform and a rating too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Flash Knockdown S6 EP5: World Title Dreams 1:06:48

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It's the fifth episode of our revamped Flash Knockdown show. Jack Catterall joins us all the way from Philadelphia alongside manager Sam Jones to explain his reasons for departing Jamie Moore's gym in Manchester for Bozy Ennis' dungeon in the States, Joe Cordina recalls his two crowning moments and wants to rematch Anto Cacace, Shannon Ryan preview…

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Ep 229: Sociopathic 'You Got To Hand it To 'Em' Punditry and the Rise of Politics as Sport 1:14:00

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In this episode we detail the rise of detached "who's winning and who's losing" political analyses that reduces high stakes life and death issues to fodder for ESPN-style navel-gazing. With guest Jack Mirkinson.

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The Seeds You Plant Today Shape Your Eternal Tomorrow | Bible Teaching 14:56

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Think you can escape the consequences of your choices? The Bible says otherwise. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will also reap. This isn’t just about unbelievers—it’s about you and me. Every word, every habit, every hidden seed we plant today will grow into a harvest tomorrow. You can’t cheat this law. Sow to the fle…

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Acts: The Conclusion - Andy Tilsley 38:45

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This sermon concludes the Acts series by examining the mysterious deaths of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). The preacher explores three suspects—the world (Peter), sin, or Satan—but concludes the true killer is secondary. The main takeaway is the resulting "great fear" that seized the church, leading to explosive growth. This fear is interprete…

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Vanessa Warne, "By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture" (U Michigan Press, 2025) 49:41

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By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture (U Michigan Press, 2025) by Dr. Vanessa Warne demonstrates how reading by touch not only changed the lives of nineteenth-century blind people, but also challenged longstanding perceptions about blindness and reading. Over the course of the nineteenth century, thousands of blind peo…

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Christa Anne Bentley et al, eds., "Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans" (Routledge, 2025) 1:11:42

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Only 35 years old, Taylor Swift has already had a long career and is a pop culture icon. Her music and career are reported on by the world’s press, and her most devoted fans dissect her every move looking for hidden meanings and clues about her next album and her life. Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans (Routledge, 2025) edited by Christa …

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Tony Bellew Reveals What Conor Benn Must Do In Eubank Jr Rematch To Win 14:18

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Overlooking the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch, November 15's battleground, Tony Bellew gives his thoughts on the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn rematch and explains what The Destroyer needs to do this time around to level up and score revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Flash Knockdown S6 EP4: Blue Light 55:52

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It's Episode 4 of the revamped Flash Knockdown series 6 with Matchroom's Jamie Ward hosting with a range of guests. This week Eddie Hearn reveals a potential fight between Dave Allen and Deontay Wilder could be in the pipeline should The White Rhino come through October 11's Arslanbek Makhmudov assignment, the fallout from Chris Eubank Jr's press c…

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The Final Podcast 18:30

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This week, Jack reflects on 10 years of the Premier Skills English podcast, looking back at the highlights of the last 800 episodes and leaves you with a football English quiz.By Jack Radford

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Ep 228 - Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise 1:24:32

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In Ep 228, "Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise," we break down the media convention of assuming the rich are per se experts on everything from education to "the economy" to poverty in Africa when, in reality, they are Just Some Guys. With guest Rob Larson.…

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Samer Al-Saber, "A Movement's Promise: The Making of Contemporary Palestinian Theater" (Stanford UP, 2025) 32:25

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Starting in the 1970s, Palestinian theater flourished as part of a Palestinian cultural spring. In the absence of local radio, television, and uncensored journalism, theater production became the leading form of artistic expression, and Palestinian theater artists self-identified as a movement. Although resistance was not their sole function, these…

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Mary Beth Willard, "Why It's Ok to Enjoy the Work of Immoral Artists" (Routledge, 2021) 1:08:14

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The #metoo movement has forced many fans to consider what they should do when they learn that a beloved artist has acted immorally. One natural thought is that fans ought to give up the artworks of immoral artists, but according to Mary Beth Willard, it’s hard to find good reasons to do so. In Why It's OK to Enjoy the Work of Immoral Artists (Routl…

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Ask Me Anything: Dave Allen Answers Your Questions 23:52

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Dave Allen answers some very random questions... And some serious ones too in the build-up to October 11's big headliner against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The White Rhino opens up on how victory in the upcoming clash will change his life, his love of Football Manager, life in gym with Jamie Moore's fighters, the sink thing and much more. Learn more abou…

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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Christian Revival Sweeping America? 26:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mtracey.net I watched the Charlie Kirk memorial extravaganza today. I also went to a Charlie Kirk church service last night in suburban New York. So here’s me thinking aloud about all of it.By Michael Tracey and Richard Hanania

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Is It Safe to Be Outspoken About Your Faith Today? 15:47

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What do you do when speaking the truth could cost you everything?For the early church, persecution wasn’t theory—it was reality. Threats, jail, even death couldn’t silence them. Instead, their prayers shook the ground, their voices grew louder, and the gospel spread like fire.Today, we face the same question: when the world rages against biblical t…

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Standalone: Gospel Unity in the UK - Gavin Calver 33:48

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This sermon, given by Gav Calver from the Evangelical Alliance, focuses on the importance of Christian unity and sharing the gospel in the UK. He outlines the Evangelical Alliance's mission to unite Christians and provide a collective voice in government. He emphasizes that the UK is in a season of openness to the gospel, citing recent statistics o…

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Flash Knockdown S6 EP3: A Statement Is A Knockout 1:12:13

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What a show on this weeks Season 6 Episode 3 of Flash Knockdown as Kieron Conway and George Liddard state their case for October 17's British and Commonwealth Middleweight Title clash. We hear from Jaron 'Boots' Ennis out in Philly before October 11's headliner against Uisma Lima who also swings by the studio to outline his upset plans. Eddie Hearn…

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Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn 2: Launch Press Conference 35:23

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It's unfinished business on November 15 as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reignite the family feud once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following their epic first encounter. Listen back to the rematch launch press conference with both fighters plus Eddie Hearn, Nigel Benn, BoMac and more from the top table in what proved to be a fiery start …

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"I've Achieved My Dreams" - Lewis Crocker Beats Paddy Donovan To Win World Title 6:46

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Lewis Crocker talks after winning the IBF World Welterweight Title against Paddy Donovan in Belfast on Saturday 13th September. What a win for The Croc who now sets up a mega first defence in 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Matchroom Boxing

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Give Your Faith Dancing Partners 15:51

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Is your faith dancing alone? Peter says faith by itself can’t stay strong. It needs partners—virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. When these qualities move in step with your faith, you’ll never fall, your life will overflow with fruit, and you will have a rich entrance into the kingdom of heaven …

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"I'll Put On A Show In Belfast!" - Pat Brown Talks 4th Fight, Sparring & Development | Countered 17:58

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Cruiserweight puncher Pat Brown is back out for fight number four in the pro game this Saturday in Belfast and admits he wants rounds. 'The Bomber' talks his development under Jamie Moore, friendship with Heavyweight Dave Allen and aspirations to become World Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Small Talk: Live In Belfast With Sunny Edwards & Charlie Parsons Plus Guests 32:22

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What an episode of Small Talk live in Belfast before Crocker vs Donovan 2, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Sunny Edwards with a range of guests including Joseph Parker, Andy Lee, Tommy McCarthy, Jamie Conlan, Carl Frampton, Paddy Barnes, Steve Bunce, Frank Smith and Sam Jones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Was Charlie Kirk a "Martyr for Truth"? 59:30

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People are predictably enraged that I had the audacity to write this article yesterday, questioning whether we’re all obliged to sit passively by while Charlie Kirk gets inducted into the pantheon of slain American political saints. But I’m just following Glenn Greenwald’s dictum: We are all taught that it is impolite to speak ill of the dead, part…

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Welcome To Boxing: 'Meatball' Molly McCann Talks Before Pro Debut 15:29

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The time is now for Molly McCann. 'Meatball' makes her professional debut on the huge Crocker vs Donovan 2 undercard in Belfast this Saturday and outlines her World Title aspirations with the gloves on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Matchroom Boxing

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Flash Knockdown S6 EP2: Icing On The Cake 1:12:32

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Katie Taylor gives us a world exclusive of her desire to fight on and cement a Croke Park homecoming in Flash Knockdown S6 EP2. The two weight Undisputed great talks to Matchroom's Jamie Ward following his trilogy triumph over Amanda Serrano and hopes for an Irish stadium showdown next. Also on the show Dalton Smith talks his upcoming WBC 140lbs Wo…

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Eddie Hearn Exclusive: "Navarrete Vs Sugar Nunez Is The Fight To Make!" | Countered 10:01

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Speaking from Los Mochis in Mexico, promoter Eddie Hearn talks in the aftermath of Sugar Nunez's 130lbs IBF World Title victory over Christopher Diaz. With WBO Champion Emanuel Navarrete climbing into the ring immediately after for a head to head, Hearn admits an all Mexican unification is the preference next in 2026. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Bear One Another’s Burdens | Living Out Galatians 6:1–6 Today 15:45

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What if the church wasn’t a place of judgment—but a family that carried your burdens and lifted you when you fell? In Galatians 6:1–6, Paul shows us what a Spirit-filled community really looks like: people who restore each other in gentleness, guard against pride, and share the weight of life together. This isn’t about pretending we’re strong—it’s …

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Standalone : Living a Counter-Cultural Life - David Stroud 35:23

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Preaching from the book of Daniel, David reminds us that like Daniel in Babylon, Christians today are called to live a counter-cultural life. He highlights three decisions Daniel made: doing work as worship to God and service to others, living courageously by his convictions, and prioritizing prayer. The sermon encourages us to live in this way, tr…

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"There's Big News Coming!" - Ben Davison Runs Through His Stable: Anthony Joshua, Moses Itauma & More | Matchroom Boxing Countered 27:29

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In the build-up to Pat McCormack's Sunderland headliner against Miguel Parra, trainer Ben Davison sits to plot Pat's path to World honours and runs through his current crop of fighters including Anthony Joshua, Moses Itauma, Fabio Wardley, Leigh Wood, Cameron Vuong, Shabaz Masoud and more. There's further added insight into Ben's logic and mindset …

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Cary Baker, "Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking & Street Music" (Jawbone Press, 2025) 59:40

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This is the story of music performed on the streets, in subways, in parks, in schoolyards, on the back of flatbed trucks, and beyond, from the 1920s to the present day. Drawing on years of interviews and eyewitness accounts, Down On The Corner (Jawbone Press, 2025) introduces readers to a wide range of locations and a myriad of musical genres, from…

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Live from DC after getting kicked out of Epstein press conference 29:34

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribeBy Michael Tracey

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Flash Knockdown S6 EP1: The Masks Come Off 1:08:12

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The Matchroom Boxing Flash Knockdown Podcast is back and finally in a studio! Matchroom’s Jamie Ward is joined for the S6 EP1 opener with Ishamel Davis and Caoimhin Agyarko ahead of their September 13 Super Welterweight showdown, Eddie Hearn updates on Anthony Joshua's next move and answer some fan shouts, 7-0 rising Welterweight star Pat McCormack…

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Leon J. Hilton, "Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) 56:10

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What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance (U Minnesota P…

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Leon J. Hilton, "Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) 56:10

28d ago56:10

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What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-Cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance (U Minnesota P…

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Episode 239: Dolo Out Chants Follow the Loss to San Diego 1:09:42

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Daniel and Kirk discuss the loss to San Diego and also why the stats and player performances *don't* support the idea that everything is fine under Dolo.By An LAFC Podcast

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Galatians 5 Explained: Walking in the Spirit vs. Living in the Flesh 15:10

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Ever wonder why you feel torn inside—like two forces are pulling you in opposite directions? Galatians 5 says it’s not your imagination. The flesh and the Spirit are locked in a battle for your life. One leads to bondage, anger, jealousy, impurity, and destruction. The other produces love, joy, peace, and freedom. Paul doesn’t leave us on the fence…

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Standalone: Pursuing God’s Presence - Jacob Crolla 36:10

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This week, Jacob Crolla (Life Church Edinburgh) teaches from Genesis 28 – looking at the promise and purpose of God’s blessing, and our call to pray for his manifest presence for the sake of our city.By Jacob Crolla

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Diana Souhami, "No Modernism Without Lesbians" (Head of Zeus Book, 2020) 38:35

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Diana Souhami talks about her new book No Modernism Without Lesbians, out 2020 with Head of Zeus books. A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2020. This is the extraordinary story of how a singular group of women in a pivotal time and place – Paris, between the wars – fostered the birth of the Modernist movement. Sylvia Beach, Bryher, Natalie Barney, and…

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Where oh where has Darryl Cooper gone? 3:03:54

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One of the people responsible for catalyzing me to look into Darryl Cooper in the first place was Thaddeus Russell, who insisted on a previous stream that I must “respectfully” engage with his friend Darryl’s work, given how prominent a player he’s been for so many years in the “Epstein Space.” So I took up the challenge… and the results weren’t pr…

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Episode 238: Los Angeles Draw Club 42:11

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Kirk and Daniel discuss the 1-1 draw against Dallas and whether LAFC are showing any signs of being contenders.By An LAFC Podcast

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News Brief - NYT, BBC, Guardian: Starvation in Gaza Doesn't Really Count if Victim Has Preexisting Condition 40:14

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In this News Brief, we detail recent "updates," "clarifications" and "added context" pro-Israel crybullies have pressured Western media outlets to make (some more willingly than others) that give readers the distinct impression emaciated children in Gaza aren't really an urgent humanitarian crisis if they have rickets, cancer, or cerebral palsy. Wi…

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Don’t Twist Grace Into Sin | True Freedom in Christ 16:10

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What if your “freedom” in Christ is actually leading you back into chains? So many believers either slip into rule-keeping to prove themselves—or swing to the other side, using grace as an excuse to live however they want. Both destroy the very power of the gospel. In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul gives us a clear warning: stand firm in the liberty Christ…

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Acts: Paul Before the Sanhedrin - Anna Kurkierewicz 31:36

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This week, Anna Kurkierewicz (Mile End Service) teaches from Paul’s encounter with the Jewish Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30-23:11). We explore how God’s plan and call is to a purpose much greater than our own, even when life is not easy. We see how the resurrection of Jesus gives Paul, and us, an unshakeable hope, and is the foundation of our identity as ‘…

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Nan Z. Da, The Chinese Tragedy of King Lear (Princeton UP, 2025) 29:38

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I’m Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, starts with Lear dividing up his kingdom between his three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cord…

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Kathleen Wilson, "Strolling Players of Empire: Theater and Performances of Power in the British Imperial Provinces, 1656–1833" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 55:38

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Why did Britons get up a play wherever they went? In Strolling Players of Empire: Theater and Performances of Power in the British Imperial Provinces, 1656–1833 (Cambridge UP, 2022), Dr. Kathleen Wilson reveals how the performance of English theater and a theatricalized way of viewing the world shaped the geopolitics and culture of empire in the lo…