Weekly podcast incorporating three different elements. 'Business Briefs' are short, sharp bursts of brilliance from business people who know. 'Sports Shorts' investigates what makes the sporting '1%ers' tick. In 'Local Legends' we celebrate the amazing stories of the unsung heroes in communities across the world
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Welcome to The Parent Tech Support Podcast, hosted by Jack Hughes—a passionate advocate for online child safety. Growing up, Jack discovered all the workarounds to parental controls firsthand. His own experiences with online exposure and outsmarting parental restrictions taught him a valuable lesson, one he now channels into helping parents protect their children in today’s tech-filled world. On this podcast, Jack shares practical, secure ways to set up parental controls, offers ongoing supp ...
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Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and J ...
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Brian White - There's no 'I' in White
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1:12:11As an up and coming high level coach, Brian already brings a huge amount of experience, wisdom and skill to his first big gig. His selflessness and laser focus on the improvement of his squad makes Brian one to watch for the future.By Nicky Hughes
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Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead on evil
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56:37The forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead has spent over three decades talking to people who have committed serious criminal offences. She was born in New Zealand and moved to England at the age of 11. She describes having a Christian upbringing, attending schools where prayer was a daily part of life. She pursued medicine, later focussing on psych…
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 165: top eventer Harry Meade | Making an equine insurance claim
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38:54On our 165th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium this month, we speak to top event rider Harry Meade, who is the man of the moment following his incredible cross-country performances at both Kentucky and Badminton this spring. He told us all about his impressive team of five-star horses and shared some…
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This Tag Cut My Screen Time in HALF, Jorn Rigter, CEO of Unpluq
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18:16Check out Unpluq: unpluq.com Work with me: parenttech.support Email me: [email protected] In this episode, I talk with Jordan Rigter, the founder of Unpluq—a simple but genius tool that helps you cut screen time with a physical barrier. We talk about how he came up with the idea, the theory behind it, and how it’s now being used by families …
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Leadership Special John Kyle: ‘Leading and managing an event’
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27:48Andy Peck talks to the Events Team Manager for David’s tent – 72 hours of non-stop worship in Wiltshire. They discuss how the event started, how it is arranged, whether there is conflict over worship styles and what it takes to bring multiple bands, singers and thousands of worshipers together at the end of August.The Profile is brought to you by P…
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Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex.Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Ma…
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Rebecca St James - the singer who lost her voice
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34:47Singer Rebecca St. James came to music very early in life aged just 13. She was raised in Australia, the eldest of seven children in a musically inclined family. Her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone, later went on to form the Grammy-winning duo For King & Country. Her father, David was a concert promoter, which exposed her to the music industry fr…
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Tauren Wells on musical authenticity and male role models
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36:43Grammy nominated Tauren Wells first came to prominence as the singer of Christian pop band Royal Tailor which blended a unique sound of pop, funk and soul. But it wasn't always a straightforward path to success with many not accepting his particular style. He admits feeling misunderstood at times but in this interview with Premier Gospel's Cassandr…
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The Dark Reality of Sextortion and Teen Suicide
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19:14Need hands-on help? Book a free 15-minute call on my website at, parenttech.support In this episode, I rip the mask off the fastest-growing online threat to teens: sextortion. Hear spine-chilling real stories, see how predators stalk kids on Snapchat, Roblox & Instagram, and learn the exact moves that shut their scams down—fast. What we cover • The…
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Leadership Special Prof John H Walton : ‘Leading through disagreement’
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28:11Andy Peck talks to the author of ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis: Advances in the Origins Debate’ about his journey of understanding of the first chapters of Genesis and the challenge of sharing his views when others disagree. What is Genesis 1 really about? Was there a real Adam and Eve?Further reading he recommended: Reconsidering …
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Fr Jamie Franklin: From independent evangelical to catholic Anglican
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58:25As priest-in-charge at Holy Trinity in Winchester, an Anglo-Catholic neo-Gothic church built in the mid-19th century, Jamie Franklin is a far cry from the charismatic Christian upbringing he experienced as a child in Essex influenced by the Toronto Blessings. His parents divorced when he was young and although he admits his childhood made him recep…
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Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through weakness'
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26:51Andy Peck talks to the pastor’s wife who shared her struggle with depression on Instagram and quickly found an audience of 4000 followers, many of whom were Christians blessed by her vulnerability. They chat about her story and how God can use each of us to be an influence where he has placed us.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity…
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Why equine herpes virus matters, with Zoetis | Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature
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35:09Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus.Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for br…
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Andrew Brennan Smyth - Going Places
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1:11:27Grass won't be growing under Andrew's feet as he paces through business start up and firmly establishes himself in the world of digital entrepreneurs. Hold on tight as we zip from Ireland to Luxembourg to Stoicism to Golf to Spain...and lots of interesting spaces in between!By Nicky Hughes
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Ray Comfort - why the fear of God is healthy
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34:02Ray Comfort is a New Zealand-born Christian evangelist and author but is perhaps best known for his street preaching and bold public debates on atheism and Christianity. Though his parents called themselves Methodists he says he was not explicitly brought up as a Christian only later becoming born again. Comfort went on to start Living Waters Publi…
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Leadership Special Maureen C Chiana: ‘Thinking better as a leader’
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27:48Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Rewire your brain with neuroscience and Scripture every day’, about how understanding the brain can enhance your understanding of yourself and those you lead. What does fear do? Why is vision so important and how might small actions repeated daily bring the outcomes you are looking for? They also look at her work…
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Who says email marketing is dead? Newly self-published and now a #1 best-selling author, Wendy joins me to share how she launched her book— and why she’s a passionate advocate for email marketing as a powerful tool that still delivers.By Nicky Hughes
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Linda shares her story and unique insights into living with neurodivergence and particularly ADHD. She warns us not to fall into the trap of calling ADHD 'a gift' or a 'superpower' when in reality it's a giant 'pain in the ass'!By Nicky Hughes
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Pastor Colin Smith speaking on the Bible as a living seed
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53:05Pastor Colin Smith is a familiar voice to Premier Christian Radio listeners as he presents Open the Bible which can be heard every weekday evening at 7.30pm. As listeners will know from his accent he's originally from Scotland but for the last two decades has been the senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Illinois. He grew up in a…
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Scrolling 2 Death: How Social Media Is Hijacking Childhood. (w/ Nicki Reisberg)
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51:01Check out Nicki's Work! Website: scrolling2death.com Youtube: youtube.com/@Scrolling2Death/videos Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisberg/ School templates: https://www.techsafelearning.org/guides-and-templates In this episode of the Parent Tech Support Show, I’m joined by Nicki Reisberg, host of Scrolling 2 Death, to talk about the rea…
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Leadership Special Marg Mowczko: ‘Leading and preaching as a woman’
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29:24Andy Peck talks with the theologian and blogger about her journey into Bible teaching from a church that didn’t believe women should. What were her key steps in the journey? How does she interpret tricky passages and what does she say to women in churches that take a different approach? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’…
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The Daily Mail's Quentin Letts on churchgoing and writing political satire
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59:34Quentin Letts is a British Journalist and political sketch writer best known for his satirical portraits of Westminster politics. Over the course of his career he's written for most major national newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph since Tony Blair became Prime Minister. Growing up, his parents ran a prep schoo…
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: Top dressage rider Gareth Hughes
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43:59On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders start…
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The irrepressible Jo refuses to let multiple falls from her motorbike stop her riding it around the world, drawing a curious analogy to her very personal experience as a career and BURNOUT coach. Can the Hobbs family survive?By Nicky Hughes
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Pioneer's Billy Kennedy on the highs and lows of church leadership
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58:57Billy Kennedy is the International Leader of the Pioneer Network. He was the Senior Leader at New Community Church in Southampton for 20 years from 2002 to 2022 and in 2014 was appointed one of the six Presidents of Churches Together in England. Kennedy was instrumental in forging partnerships particularly between the Pioneer Network and other deno…
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Top 5 Parental Control Tools Every Parent Needs in 2025
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23:02The 5 Best Parental Control Tools for 2025 (And How to Use Them Right!) Book a free 5-minute call with me https://calendly.com/jackh-parenttech/meet-with-jack-clone Sign up for my newsletter!! https://parenttech.support Are you overwhelmed by the thousands of parental control options out there? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the To…
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Leadership Special Ash Barker: ‘Ministry to the Urban Poor’
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26:34Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood’ about his journey from Melbourne, Australia to Winson Green, Birmingham, via Bangkok Thailand What is Seedbeds? How might we minister to the urban poor and raise up leaders equipped to do so? How has Ash stayed resilient amidst setbacks? How mig…
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Julie Blowers - Row Row Row your boat - Across the Atlantic!
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1:49:58A quite remarkable story of courage and resilience as Julie takes on the ultimate challenge of paddling her boat across the Atlantic. This is just one of many pivotal decisions she has made to ensure she stays steady at life's helmBy Nicky Hughes
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Hatun Tash - the ex-Muslim arrested and beaten in the UK for preaching to Muslims about Christ
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56:2543-year-old Preacher Hatun Tash is not backward in coming forward in her approach to sharing The Gospel with Muslims and has been described by some in the British press as 'colourful'. Tash grew up in Turkey during the 80s and 90s where she says the country was more 'secular' but nevertheless identified as Muslim. It was only when she came to the U…
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🎬 The Dark Side of YouTube Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know • Book a free 5-minute strategy call with me at https://calendly.com/jackh-parenttech/meet-with-jack-clone • Get my free guide on parental controls, time limits, and blocking porn https://parenttech.support/ Think YouTube Kids is safe just because it has “kids” in the name? Think agai…
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Leadership Special Andy Corley: ‘Leading prisoners into freedom’
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25:33Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Prison Fellowship International (PFI) which works in 120 countries on six continents. They consider the astonishing work of God through volunteers working in prisons. How does he find his priorities within a vast ministry and stay buoyant as a believer? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s …
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Alex Shields - Curiosity BUILT the Cat
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1:02:04You'd need to be on the ball to keep up with this young gun. His innate curiosity, enhanced with business flair, drive and obsession makes Alex one to watch. What's even more remarkable is that his business success is being done from the comfort of his school desk!By Nicky Hughes
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As the daughter of Delirious?'s Martin Smith Elle Limebar grew up with music all around her. Her father had received a word when she was born that she too would grow up to be a musician but it was not so clear to her. But that's exactly what she did and is now a well known singer songwriter and worship leader in her own right. Her latest albums is …
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Leadership Special Arit Eminue MBE: ‘Leading into your better future’
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28:07Andy Peck talks to the award-winning Talent Management and Inclusion Specialist about her work helping others flourish, alongside parenting her daughter. How might you think through possible changes to your leadership? Is ‘work-life balance’ actually a myth? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine.…
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Miles Eddicott - Not all beer and skittles
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1:12:04Despite the lure of real, tangible wealth to be gleaned from the digital economy, Miles walks us through the ups and downs of the precarious journey to get there. In an upfront, honest assessment we learn that just at the point where you feel it's time to do something else, you should remember you are always only 'three feet from the gold'.…
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Tom Nelson on connecting Sunday worship to Monday morning.
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52:45Tom Nelson is the president of Made to Flourish, a network dedicated to empowering pastors to integrate faith, work, and economics in their congregations. He has served as the senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City for over 30 years. Nelson holds a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a council member …
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Protect Your Kids: How To Block YouTube on iPhones and iPads!!
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16:51How to Block YouTube on Your Child's iPad: A Step-by-Step Guide Sign up for my newsletter at https://parenttech.support. In today’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly how to block YouTube on your child’s iPad using built-in Apple controls. Whether you're trying to limit screen time or prevent exposure to inappropriate content, this guide is sup…
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 163: Showing producer Sara Parrott | The cost of common equine insurance claims
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45:33On our 163rd episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by The Insurance Emporium, we speak to top showing producer Sara Parrott. She gives some top tips for bringing out the best in children's’ ponies, as well as talking about her team’s big win at last year’s Horse of the Year Show, plus her background. We will then hear from expert…
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Nick Walker - Survive and Thrive Essentials
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1:11:48After a major business setback, Nick takes us to that moment where the only things that really matter are food, shelter, sleep, clothing and family safety. Utilising all means available, particularly modern marketing methods, Nick delves deep to conquer his fears and to plot his way back from the brink…
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Strahan Coleman- on contemplative Christianity
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47:15Strahan Coleman is an award-winning musician, poet, writer, teacher and spiritual director from Aotearoa in New Zealand. He is the founder of Commoners Communion, which explores deep communion with God through spiritual retreats. He also has a podcast and an online prayer schools. Coleman has authored three volumes of poetic prayer books offering c…
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How to Block Porn & Protect Your Kid's Mind!
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18:19Porn is EVERYWHERE, and your kids don’t even have to search for it! Check out my website: https://parenttech.support It’s not just on sketchy websites—it’s on social media, gaming consoles, music streaming services, eBooks, and even AI chatbots. If you’re not actively blocking it, your child will be exposed. In this episode, I break down: ✅ The sho…
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Leadership Special Letitia Shelton: ‘Pastoring the city’
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26:11Andy Peck talks to the founder of the charities ‘City Women’ and ‘City Free from Porn’ about her work serving women in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane. How did she get women out of the church reaching women locally, and how might we be doing the same in women’s groups where we are? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading…
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Matthew Connell - Solo Dad Adventures
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1:15:23Matthew showcases rock solid values as he builds his business and navigates the world of solo parenting with equal measures of skill and dedicationBy Nicky Hughes
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Austin grew up in a Christian home but had a period of doubt in his youth. After wrestling with some of the fundamentals of faith he went on to become a theology graduate from Moody Bible Institute. He created the YouTube channel "Gospel Simplicity," which has now garnered over 40,000 subscribers and three million views. His channel features interv…
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500,000 Predators Online: Protect Your Child from Online Predators!
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14:24In today’s episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, we’re exposing the dark reality of online predators and the grooming tactics they use to manipulate children. From social media and gaming platforms to lesser-known chat apps, these dangers lurk where kids spend most of their time online. Subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive tips 👉 https://par…
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Leadership Special Dave Landrum: ‘Leading in an anti-Christian world’
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27:45Andy Peck talks to the author of a new book entitled Seismos: Christian Citizenship in a Post-Christian West about his alarming analysis of how secularism ideology has pushed Christianity to the margins of society in the West. How are we to understand it and what might be the response of the church? How could Christian citizenship point people to a…
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John Bergsma grew up with a military chaplain as a father and his family were Dutch Calvinists. As an adult he went on to become a Protestant pastor but later felt the call to join the Catholic church which he joined in 2001. He's now Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Ohio in his academic life has specialised in…
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From being made redundant in London to living and running his business in sunny Spain, Brian's path to success is one of positivity, hard work and dogged determination.By Nicky Hughes
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Ross McNamee - Teddy Bears Picnic, NOT!
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1:06:04Ross was seriously bitten by the business bug when he started packing teddy bears in his parent's warehouse for his first 'proper' enterprise aged 16 years! Listen to how he had to overcome many challenges including dyslexia to reach his business goalsBy Nicky Hughes
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How to Protect Your Children on Instagram!!
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15:38Is your child spending hours scrolling on Instagram? Are they exposed to content you’ve never approved of—messages from strangers, harmful posts, and an algorithm designed to keep them hooked? 👉 Sign up for my free guide here: https://parenttech.support In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, I break down Instagram’s parental controls—what…
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