Best Andrew Deacon Podcasts (2025)

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July 20, 2025 - The Reverend Andrew Stravitz 21:03

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The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp11_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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Sir Ian Blair, Jennie Street, Dr Anna Ornstein, Muhammadu Buhari 27:51

3d ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Lord Blair the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. Jennie Street who helped to rehabilitate people on her suburban farm. Dr Anna Ornstein, a psychoanalyst and survivor of the Holocaust. Muhammudu Buhari, the former President of Nigeria. Interviewee: Sean O’Neill Interviewee: Anita OllerenshawInterviewee: Dr Sharone …

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July 13, 2025 - The Reverend Michael Smithson, Deacon 21:05

8d ago21:05

21:05

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon can be found here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp10_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“Eternal Life” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (07/13/2025, The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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“How to Get From Point A to Point B” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (07/13/2025, The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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Lord Tebbit, Daphne Boden, James Leprino, Sir Francis Graham-Smith 27:53

10d ago27:53

27:53

Matthew Bannister on Lord Tebbit, who as Norman Tebbit was a member of Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet, introducing trade union reform and privatisation. Daphne Boden, the harpist who played for the Queen and taught for more than fifty years at the Royal College of Music. James Leprino who built a multi-billion-dollar business by supplying cheese to pi…

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Michelle 39:14

13d ago39:14

39:14

It's time for a little Gallic flair in podcastland as "Michelle" sashay's into view. How unusual is the song in the Beatles back catalogue? Do cover versions add anything at all? And how did our beloved podcast hosts (it says here) come to the song in the first place? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: [email protected] Twitter: @bea…

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The Reverend Canon Erika von Haaren, Priest in Charge 12:43

15d ago12:43

12:43

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp9_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“It Ses I Love You” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (07/06/2025, The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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“The Kingdom Near” The Rev. Garrett Lane (07/06/2025, The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

15d ago

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By The Rev. Garrett Lane

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Courtney Griffiths KC, Sara Venn, Nina Kuscik, Mohammad Hussain 27:50

17d ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on Courtney Griffiths, one of the first black lawyers to become a Queen’s Counsel. Sara Venn, who turned unloved spaces in Bristol into community gardens growing food for low-income families. Nina Kuscik, the American marathon runner who broke down barriers to women participating in long distance running. Sergeant Mohammed Hussain…

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June 29, 2025 - The Reverend Omar Rodriguez De La Ó, Associate Priest 21:58

22d ago21:58

21:58

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp8_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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The Rev. Deacon Brian Gamel, PhD (06/29/2025, The Third Sunday after Pentecost)

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By The Rev. Deacon Brian Gamel PhD

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“True Freedom” The Rev. Garrett Lane (06/29/2025, The Third Sunday after Pentecost)

22d ago

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By The Rev. Garrett Lane

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Michael Lachmann, Pik-sen Lim, Leon Krier, David 'Syd' Lawrence 27:50

24d ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on The TV director Michael Lachmann who made some of the most acclaimed documentaries about science. Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock pays tribute. Pik-sen Lim who became one of the most recognisable East Asian actors on British TV. Leon Krier, the master planner behind King Charles’s controversial Poundbury devel…

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The Word 41:10

27d ago41:10

41:10

It's time for Andrew and JG to discuss The Word this episode, but what is The Word anyway? Does this song work as a precursor to All You Need Is Love? How convincing does the whole thing sound? As is this where the mythologisation of Lennon as "the love one" really begins? Plus there's a discussion around JG's overall rankings of literally every si…

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“Losing Life, Finding Life” The Rev. Garrett Lane (06/22/2025, The Feast of St. Alban)

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By The Rev. Garrett Lane

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“St. Alban, the Priest, and Three Things” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (06/22/2025, The Feast of St. Alban)

29d ago

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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June 22, 2025 - The Reverend Canon Erika von Haaren, Priest-in-Charge 12:57

29d ago12:57

12:57

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp7_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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Sir Geoff Palmer, Barbara Holdridge, Kim Woodburn, Sly Stone 27:43

1M ago27:43

27:43

John Wilson on Sir Godfrey “Geoff” Palmer, the scientist whose discovery of a new brewing method revolutionized the industry and saved them millions of pounds Barbara Holdridge, the entrepreneur who co-founded a new record label that paved the way for the audiobook industry Kim Woodburn, the reality TV Star who made gained popular recognition throu…

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June 15, 2025 - The Right Reverend Jennifer A. Reddall, VI Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona 10:09

1M ago10:09

10:09

By Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“Beholding the beauty of God’s love” The Rev. Kara Leslie (06/15/2025, The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday)

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By The Rev. Kara Leslie

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“Thinking about the Roman Empire . . . and the Trinity” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (06/15/2025, The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday)

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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Brian Wilson, Frederick Forsyth, Uriah Rennie, Edmund White 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

Kirsty Lang on Brian Wilson, the driving force behind The Beach Boys who were one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. Fredrick Forsyth, the writer and former Mi6 agent who books included The Day of the Jackal and The Fourth Protocol. Uriah Rennie who made history as the Premier League’s first black referee. And the author Edmund White whose …

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Think For Yourself 40:06

1M ago40:06

40:06

Time for George's first entry into Rubber Soul as JG and Andrew tackle Think For Yourself. Is the song as bitter as it sometimes appears? How does the political angle work? And who's the impost important player on the track? Plus we dive into the postbag for a little correspondence. (Also, apologies for JG's slightly odd sound - thanks to some tech…

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“DAVE, Buster, and the Holy Spirit” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (06/08/2025, The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday)

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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“Twix & Sunkist” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (06/08/2025, The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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Valmik Thapar, Nancy Blaik, Norma Meras Swenson, Dr Stuart Farrimond 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

Kirsty Lang on Wildlife conservationist Valmik Thapar who spent five decades trying to protect India’s tigers Nancy Blaik, the driving force behind the creation of Scotland’s first children’s hospice Norma Meras Swenson, the co-author of the influential book ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ Doctor Stuart Farrimond who became a popular science writer after b…

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June 1, 2025 - The Reverend Myra Kingsley, Deacon 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster7_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“The Great Interrupter” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (06/01/2025, The Seventh Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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“Come With Me If You Want To Live” The Rev. Garrett Lane (06/01/2025, The Seventh Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Garrett Lane

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Alan Yentob, Richard Garwin, Dr Joy Schaverien, Anne Merriman 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Matthew Bannister on Alan Yentob, the BBC’s only Creative Director, who commissioned many successful TV programmes, was known as an impresario of talent and also presented Imagine. Richard Garwin, the American physicist who developed the Hydrogen bomb, but then devoted his life to nuclear disarmament. Dr. Joy Shaverien, the psychoanalyst who identi…

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Nowhere Man 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

It's time for a minor-league Lennon "classic" this week as we stray into Nowhere, Man (cough). Does the song deserve its high reputation? Is it fair to call it entry-level Beatles? And does it have the weight that's often attributed to it? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: [email protected] Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatles…

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“The Gift of Peace” The Rev. Garrett Lane (05/25/2025, The Sixth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Garrett Lane

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“The House of Grace” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (05/25/2025, The Sixth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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May 25, 2025 - The Reverend Canon Erika von Haaren, Priest-in-Charge 11:31

2M ago11:31

11:31

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster6_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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Hannah Deacon, Andrew Norfolk, Dame June Clark, Martin Graham 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Hannah Deacon who ran a successful campaign to allow her son – and many others – to be treated with cannabis after he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. Andrew Norfolk, the journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gang scandal. Dame June Clark, the President of the Royal College of Nursing who argued for more educ…

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May 18, 2025 - The Reverend Omar Rodriguez De La Ó, Associate Priest 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster5_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“This Is The Whole Story” The Rev. Kara Leslie (05/18/2025, The Fifth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Kara Leslie

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“God Is Not Like Golf or Janet J.” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (05/18/2025, The Fifth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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Sir Tom Farmer, Elaine Wynn, Sue Stapely, Joseph Nye 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Matthew Bannister on: Sir Tom Farmer, the Edinburgh born businessman who built up the tyre and exhaust company Kwik Fit. Elaine Wynn, who worked with her husband Steve to create a casino empire in Las Vegas. Sue Stapely, who transformed the way the legal profession communicates with the public and the media. Joseph Nye, the American political analy…

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You Won't See Me 35:39

2M ago35:39

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We turn to relationships and their success or lack thereof as Paul gives us "You Won't See Me" this week. How does the song stand up to the other Jane Asher songs? How must it feel to have your relationship very publically catalogued in this way? And is the song a little under-rated? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: [email protected]…

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“Pulling a Fast One on Death (Acts 9:36-43)” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (05/11/2025, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Evensong)

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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March 11, 2024 - The Reverend Canon Erika von Haaren, Priest-in-Charge 9:57

2M ago9:57

9:57

The lessons appointed for the day of this sermon are available here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.htmlBy Trinity Cathedral Phoenix

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“Dumb Questions & Bummer Lambs” The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman (05/11/2025, The Fourth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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“The Voice of Jesus” The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond (05/11/2025, The Fourth Sunday of Easter)

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By The Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond

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Jane Gardam, Sir Roger Birch, Mike Peters, Francoise Hampson 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

Kirsty Lang on The author Jane Gardam, whose works included The Queen of the Tambourine and Old Filth. Sir Roger Birch, the former Chief Constable of Sussex Police who oversaw the investigation following the IRAs' Brighton bomb attack in 1984. Mike Peters, the lead singer of the band The Alarm, whose own battle with cancer saw him become a campaign…