Best Tim and Rachel Hughes Podcasts (2025)

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A spiritual audit 47:43

2d ago47:43

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The great revivalist John Wesley formed ‘holy clubs’ that would frequently ask numerous questions to examine their spiritual lives. In this episode, Tim & Rach explore a set of questions they use to act as a spiritual audit, enabling honest and effective discipleship.

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Russia's Fake Identity Assembly Line in Brazil 33:44

2d ago33:44

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When a Russian spy was arrested in Brazil in 2022, authorities were shocked to discover that he seemed to have a real birth certificate and authentic citizenship documents. The incident sparked a multi-year investigation that uncovered a network of Russian operatives living and working in Brazil – Their false identities supported by genuine documen…

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Sounds Like Feminism w. Chelsea Clinton 1:42:01

8d ago1:42:01

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Chelsea Clinton joins Hysteria to discuss health advocacy in the MAHA era and the state of reproductive healthcare under Trump 2.0. Erin and Alyssa also get into the latest on Charlie Kirk’s misogynistic agenda, the tacky Bezos/Sanchez Venetian wedding, and whether doomsday preppers are onto something. For a closed-captioned version of this episode…

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CRESSIDA COWELL, JUSTIN SOMPER, MATT GOODFELLOW & JACKIE MORRIS: How to Train Your Dragon, Pirate Academy: Sword Echoes, The First Year & The Summer Puppy 37:45

9d ago37:45

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! There’s swashbuckling, secret missions, and even a magical sword in Pirate Academy: Sword Echoes—Justin Somper’s latest pirate adventure is as daring as they come. Over in the picture book corner, The Summer Puppy by Jackie Morris is a gentle, poetic read that captures all the wonder of a puppy’s very fi…

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The wounds of leadership 47:30

9d ago47:30

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There is so much hurt, anger and resentment hurled at leaders today, and sadly sometimes understandably so. But how do we keep our hearts soft as leaders, how do we deal with our own hurt and the unfair emotions levelled at us? How do we ensure we don’t become resentful, hardened and give up altogether? An honest and real conversation!…

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Breaking the Silence: Coming Out in the CIA 34:42

10d ago34:42

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Emerging alongside Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare in the 1950s was the Lavender Scare: Widespread panic and paranoia over the inclusion of gay personnel in the federal government. Their perceived dangers led to the terminations and forced resignations of thousands. Fast forward to 1988 – Tracey Ballard, who worked at the CIA, headed in to take a polyg…

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Letting Go, Living Free — Meg Lambert

11d ago

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Meg Lambert shares a message on the power of forgiveness.By Meg Lambert

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America Needs You w. MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan 1:25:24

15d ago1:25:24

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Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins Hysteria to share about the tragic shootings in her state and honor the legacy of her friend and colleague, State Representative Melissa Hortman. Erin and Alyssa also discuss the latest on RFK Jr.'s vaccine quakery, new (bad) discrimination rules in VA hospitals, and their skepticism of Amy Cone…

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THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2025: Deborah Meaden, Matt Goodfellow & Sarah Morrell 27:43

15d ago27:43

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Get ready, book lovers we have a very special episode installed for you this week! It’s time to celebrate the stories and storytellers that have captured the hearts and imaginations of young readers across the UK – with The Week Junior Book Awards! First up, it’s Deborah Meaden Talks Money, in the runnin…

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Lids and limitations 45:45

16d ago45:45

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To step further into our God-given purpose, it's crucial that we identify the 'lids' and the 'limitations' in our lives and the difference between the two. Why? Because God wants to break through the 'lids' but work powerfully through our 'limitations'.

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A Conversation with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman 34:56

17d ago34:56

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What should the US Intelligence Community prioritize domestically and overseas, and how should the work be done? We sat down with Congressman Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to learn his perspective on these questions. The conversation emphasized the growing threat of China’s influence in the West, t…

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Designed To Love — Michael Shannon

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Before we can truly love others, we must first receive the love of our Heavenly Father. Our hearts were designed to be fulfilled by Him alone. Without a deep, personal revelation of God’s love, our identity remains incomplete. But when we encounter the Father’s love, we step into our true identity as secure sons and daughters, bringing life, not pa…

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America, Hold the ICE w. CA Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis 1:25:05

22d ago1:25:05

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Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis joins Hysteria to talk about ICE, protests, and where California stands amidst threats from Trump. Erin, Alyssa, and Comedian and friend of Hysteria Kara Klenk also discuss Trump’s Super Sweet Seventy-Ninth birthday parade, the No Kings protests, and Evie Magazine’s Father’s Day gift guide. For a c…

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The gift of time and space 46:21

23d ago46:21

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Reflecting on a recent sabbatical, Tim & Rach explore the gift of time and space to reflect on the past, engage with the present and move effectively into the future.

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KATE GRIGGS, CLARE HARLOW & RACHEL MORRISROE: Xtraordinary People, Tidemagic and Felix and the Future Agency 26:59

23d ago26:59

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex is joined by dyslexia champion Kate Griggs, whose new book Xtraordinary People celebrates how thinking differently is a real superpower. Clare Harlow stops by to talk about Tidemagic — a spellbinding new story packed with adventure, secrets, and the power of finding your voice. Plus, Bex chats with a…

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Ghost Stories: The Hunt for Russian Spies in the US 33:15

24d ago33:15

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In the early 2000s, the FBI uncovered a team of Russian operatives who had been living double lives in the United States. They were posing as professors, journalists, financial planners, real estate and travel agents, all while sending information back to Moscow. Now, 15 years after they were arrested, Alan Kohler, the former Assistant Director of …

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The Spirit Gives Life — Tim Hughes

25d ago

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Tim shares a message on pentecost, where the Holy Spirit first descended on the disciples of Jesus.By Tim Hughes

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Is Modest Hottest? 1:29:51

29d ago1:29:51

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Erin and Alyssa break down the Big Beautiful Bill, how a new change to EMTALA will threaten the lives of pregnant people, and Trump supporters' complaints about getting what they voted for. Then a conversation about how some people would like to see “modesty” come back in style– for better or worse. Then they wrap up in the Sanity Corner with their…

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The Secret Navy and Their Hunt for a Nazi Sub 36:06

1M ago36:06

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How do you catch an enemy’s submarine … and then make it vanish? That’s what the U.S. Navy’s elusive Tenth Fleet planned, as it tracked down Germany’s U-505 submarine. The mission came right before the Allies ran ashore on the beaches of Normandy in World War II. Historian Alexander Rose draws on long classified documents and intercepted transmissi…

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The Power Of Fasting — Rachel Hughes

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Jesus is clear in Matthew 6 that there’s an expectation that his followers will practice Fasting; and yet so many of us don’t do it regularly. Rachel explores how the physical action of fasting brings about a spiritual reaction.By Rachel Hughes

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Assembly Required: Rachel Maddow on Winning America’s Fight Against Fascism 54:20

1M ago54:20

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The Hysteria team is off this week. But we’re excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams. In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we’ve watched Republicans erode American democracy with alarming speed. While this political moment may feel unprecedented, it isn’t new. America has dealt its share of far-r…

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GT KARBER & SUZIE EDGE: Murdle Junior and History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Tim 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, Bex is joined by TikTok historian Suzie Edge whose hilarious new book - History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Time - brings history to life in all its gruesome, revolting glory. Finally, think you can crack the case? GT Karber brings brain-bending mysteries for young minds in Murdle Junior.…

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How Are Shifting Priorities Impacting National Security in America? 29:18

1M ago29:18

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Most Americans would agree that the United States should be protected, but from whom … and how? Dr. Donell Harvin, the former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia, says the U.S. is taking its eye off the ball - focusing its large domestic intelligence apparatus in a direction that is politically expedient, but no…

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The Armour Of God — Tim Hughes

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As followers of Jesus we are in a spiritual battle. We need to be ready and alert to stand strong in the challenges of life. Paul, in his letter to the church in Ephesus gives us so much in how to prepare and clothe ourselves for the battles ahead. Tim looks at the ‘armour of God’ and helps us see how we are to use it to enable us to stand firm.…

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Girl Problems w. Sophie Gilbert 1:17:34

1M ago1:17:34

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Erin and Alyssa discuss the latest on the fertility clinic bombing in Palm Springs, the horrific consequences of Georgia’s strict 6-week abortion ban, and the Liver King. Then The Atlantic’s Sophie Gilbert joins to chat about her new book Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, they talk about everything from …

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Sharing Intelligence: Challenges between US and Ukraine 34:56

1M ago34:56

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After Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. rushed to create a secret center that set targets for the Ukrainians to destroy. But the counteroffensive of 2023 failed to achieve its goals. So, what went wrong? New York Times reporter Adam Entous spent more than a year reporting on this story. He joins SpyCast host Sasha Ingber to talk abo…

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The Gift Of Tongues — Tim Hughes

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The gift of tongues is a spiritual gift, given by God, to release us in prayer and worship. When we pray in tongues we are edified and built up. Through this gift we connect with God in prayer and amazingly are drawn into the mysteries of God. In this message, Tim biblically unpacks why we should eagerly desire this spiritual gift and what happens …

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The MAHA Surgeon General Nominee 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

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The new American pope is here, Trump is fast-tracking white South African refugees, the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial has begun, and Erin and Alyssa are here to break it down. They also do a deep dive into wellness influencer Casey Means, who might just be the next U.S. surgeon general. They wrap up with a conversation about Karoline Leavitt’s super mom…

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ZOHRA NABI & FRANN PRESTON-GANNON : Deep Dark and Little Lim and the Golden Treasure 17:46

2M ago17:46

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week on Bookworms, we plunge into the shadowy streets of Victorian London with Deep Dark by Zohra Nabi. And to close the show, award-winning author Frann Preston-Gannon joins Bex to dive into her magical new adventure, Little Lim and the Golden Treasure. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids…

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Stories From the President's Daily Brief 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Conflict has been escalating between two nuclear powers–India and Pakistan. It started in April, after India blamed Pakistan for supporting militants who carried out a massacre in Kashmir. President Trump offered to help defuse the tensions.Throughout history, India and Pakistan’s hostility has been documented in the President's Daily Brief, a high…

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Rewriting The Narrative — Ali Herbert

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Throughout our lives, both intentionally and unintentionally, we build up narratives about ourselves. Narratives built very often to answer the big questions: who am I? Am I worthy of being loved? When we come into a relationship with Jesus Christ, we discover a beautiful new narrative written over us that we are God’s children, fully known and lov…

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Will You Accept This Rosary? w. Parker Molloy 1:21:08

2M ago1:21:08

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Erin and Alyssa are together IN PERSON to discuss the latest news from the Texas bill that would mandate wastewater testing for mifepristone, to how Janet Mills’ resistance to funding cuts paid off, to a preview of the papal conclave. Then Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age newsletter, joins for a conversation about the problems with the main…

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The Minions: Putin's Expendable Spies 32:36

2M ago32:36

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They were a spy cell like no other — operating from quiet British suburbs, hailing from Bulgaria, and working on behalf of Russia. Their handler dubbed them “The Minions,” and their plots stretched across Europe and spanned honeytraps, abductions, and murder. At the time of this recording, six have been convicted and await sentencing. To parse out …

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I’ve Got A Reason To Praise — Nick Drake

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How do we cultivate resilient worship, praise in the valley? Nick Drake opens up Rev 1 to look at how we can draw from the facts of our faith and our relationship with Christ for our reasons to praise. Praise that doesn’t rely on emotion but intention.By Nick Drake

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A Very Domestic B*tch w. Katherine LaNasa 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

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Erin and Alyssa unpack how the suspension of the de minimis exemption will affect our shopping habits, Trump’s exploitation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and conservative women’s media desire to “make America hot again.” Then the Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa, aka Nurse Dana, joins to talk about the making of America’s favorite TV s…

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NICOLA BAKER & ASH BOND: Whistledown Farm and Peregrine Quinn 19:28

2M ago19:28

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, Nicola Baker whisks us away to the countryside in Whistledown Farm: Meeting Meg, where magical animals and ancient secrets stir beneath the soil. And lastly, myth and mayhem awaits in Ash Bond's Peregrine Quinn: Mask of Chaos. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms! Join Fun K…

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Escalation: Tracking the US-Ukraine Relationship 40:43

2M ago40:43

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The United States and Ukraine have had a long, complicated history that has been defined by just as much partnership and collaboration as hesitation and disagreement. This dynamic is laid bare in the 7-part podcast series ‘Escalation,’ produced by our partners at Goat Rodeo, with the national security publication Lawfare. In April 2025, The Interna…

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Abigail’s Courage — Rachel Hughes

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Rachel explores the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 and what we can learn from her remarkable sacrificial courage.By Rachel Hughes

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Trump’s War on Moms w. Reshma Saujani 1:25:08

2M ago1:25:08

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Donald Trump has waged a war on children, and activist and founder of Moms First, Reshma Saujani, joins to discuss how the administration's policies harm mothers. Erin and Alyssa also cover Pete Hegseth’s leaky group chats, RFK Jr.’s plans to create a registry of autistic Americans, and the future of the Take It Down Act. They wrap it up in the san…

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Where the ‘West V. Russia’ Plot Begins 34:17

2M ago34:17

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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…

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Resurrection Power — Tim Hughes

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Tim Hughes shares an Easter message on the power of Jesus's resurrection and what the resurrection means for us.By Tim Hughes

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Fashion Police in the Trade War 1:26:35

3M ago1:26:35

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RFK Jr. is gutting the CDC, Elon Musk has a breeding fetish, Speaker Mike Johnson does not want new mothers to vote in Congress, and Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to break it down. They also dive into how Trump’s tariffs are impacting the luxury goods economy and whether anyone wants to buy a Louis Vuitton bag made in Texas. They wrap …

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GREG JAMES & CHRIS SMITH, TAMSIN MORI, EVE WERSOCKI-MORRIS AND ELLA DOVE: The Kid Who Fell Through Time, The Watcher, Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed & How To Roller-Skate with One Leg 39:14

3M ago39:14

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First up, get ready for time-travel twists as Radio 1 star, Greg James, and co-author, Chris Smith, join Bex to chat about their new book, The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Next, Tamsin Mori reveals the magic behind The Watcher, book two in her Gargoyles series. Eve Wersocki-Morris brings 1950s London to li…

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