Best Brain Rush Podcasts (2025)

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5-Year-Old Climbs 35 Feet Up a Tree, Firefighters Rush to Rescue | Singer Michael Bolton Opens Up About His Brain Cancer 6:36

16d ago6:36

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Firefighters are used to coming to rescue when it comes to cats in trees, but a little boy stuck high above wasn’t exactly what they had in mind. AND In December 2023, the artist was diagnosed with glioblastoma, which is the most common type of brain cancer. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.…

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School Discovers 14 Sets of Twins in Graduating Class | Brothers Discover 1976 Message in a Bottle, Find the Man Who Wrote It 8:26

3h ago8:26

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A California high school discovers they have 14 sets of twins in their graduating class! Fourteen sets of twins. AND Brothers discover a 1976 message in a bottle, and then find the man who wrote it! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/14-sets-of-twins.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/…

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Nurses Rescue a Teen Girl in the Process of Being Kidnapped | Paralyzed Pup Tyrion Finds New Life With a Doggie Wheelchair 5:07

2d ago5:07

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It’s not every day that nurses rescue a teen girl from being kidnapped. AND A paralyzed dog named Tyrion finds a new life with his doggie wheelchair after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/nurses-rescue-teen-girl.html https://www.godtube.co…

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Strategy Diaries: Wabo Majavu on Balancing Commercial Success with Digital Inclusion 1:09:15

4d ago1:09:15

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Episode overview: In this conversation, South African strategist Wabo Majavu, executive strategy and business operations leader at Africa Data Centres, unpacks how technical expertise at organisations like MTN and Intelsat laid the foundation for her distinctive approach to strategic leadership and digital activism.From building radar applications …

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Autistic 8-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing, Found by Water | Grieving Son Finds Kindness When Trying to Print Photo of His Mother 7:09

5d ago7:09

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Few things are as terrifying as a lost child, and one mother experienced that fear when her autistic son went missing on a cold Maryland evening. AND A grieving son finds kindness in the hands of a small photo shop after the death of his mother. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/auti…

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A new way to screen for cancer in dense breasts 26:28

6d ago26:28

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Women with dense breasts are four times more likely to develop breast cancer than women with low breast density and it’s also harder for cancer to be detected with existing screening methods. But now, the findings in a new study could dramatically improve the chances of having the disease spotted early on. We speak to the study’s lead author is Pro…

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 36:39

7d ago36:39

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Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …

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6 Siblings Tragically Lost Their Mom And Community Stepped Up | Teen Begged Everyone To 'Pray' After Hit By A Drunk Driver 4:52

7d ago4:52

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Single mom Jaclyn Michelle tragically died, leaving behind 6 orphaned siblings. And that's when the community showed up in a big way! AND When a drunk driver hit Katie Lentz, the teen begged everyone to pray out loud for her. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/6-orphaned-siblings.html…

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She Was Going to Miss Prom After Breaking Her Back, Hospital Had Plans | Man Jumps Into Water to Save Woman Attacked By Shark 5:27

9d ago5:27

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Ella Walker, a high school senior, thought her chance at going to prom had ended after breaking her back at a trampoline park. AND Mangyon Zhang, 57, never thought a shark swimming in shallow water would attack her, but that’s what happened on Friday afternoon in Bundeena, Australia. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpd…

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90-Year-Old Saved Over 10,000 Animals, Still Not Slowing Down | Mom Finds Hope After Tragedy, Hears Her Daughter’s Heartbeat 6:59

12d ago6:59

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A 90-year-old cancer survivor has saved over 10,000 animals, and she’s still not slowing down. AND A mom finds hope after tragedy, hears her daughter’s heartbeat in a child who got a second chance. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/saved-over-10000-animals.html https://www.godtube.co…

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A promising new antimalarial 26:28

13d ago26:28

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A new anti-malarial compound has been designed to target disease-causing parasites responsible for up to 90% of malaria cases in humans. Stephanie Tam reports on a new online training programme designed to help address the mental health care gap in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that is heavily impacted by conflict. Donald Trump has signed a new exec…

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:20

14d ago36:20

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No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…

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Playful Black Bear Climbs Playground and Rides the Slide | First Responders Rescue 9-Month-Old From House Fire 5:24

14d ago5:24

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A playful black bear climbs the playground and rides the slide just like a kid. AND First responders rescue a 9-month-old from a house fire by going through the window. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/playful-black-bear-rides-slide.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/rescue-baby-from…

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A Bookstore Asked for Help, What Happened Will Warm Your Heart | Woman Finds Her Father After Almost 28 Years 7:10

19d ago7:10

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An Indie bookstore asked for help; what happened next will warm your heart. AND Cami, a Northern California woman, finds her father who she thought didn’t want her. And discovers the truth about why he left. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/volunteers-help-serendipity-books-move.htm…

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Listening to your body's signals 26:28

20d ago26:28

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Claudia is joined by Caroline Williams to learn about the cutting-edge science of interoception – that’s how the brain interprets signals that come from inside our body. We find out how honing this skill can sometimes be helpful and why at other times it can have a negative impact on us. Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases…

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:18

21d ago31:18

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Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…

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Ola Oyetayo of Verto: Building a Profitable Cross-Border Fintech for Emerging Markets 38:17

21d ago38:17

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Episode overview:In this conversation, Verto co-founder and CEO Ola Oyetayo shares the journey of building a cross-border payments platform that tackles the unique challenges African businesses face when making international transactions. Since graduating from Y Combinator in 2019, Verto has established itself as what Oyetayo describes as a profita…

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From Teen Sweethearts to 80 Years of Marriage | Woman Saves Her Late Son’s Best Friend’s Mom With Donation 7:32

21d ago7:32

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From teen sweethearts to 80 years of marriage: ‘God was so good to give him to me.’ AND A gift of life that reunited two old friends through grief and kindness ended up creating ‘the perfect plan.’ To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/met-as-teens-80th-wedding-anniversary.html https://w…

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Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday and 75 Years of Marriage | Man Walks 2 Little Girls Up To Church And Mom Saves Them When 6:04

23d ago6:04

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A WWII veteran celebrates his 101st birthday and 75 years of marriage to his loving wife. AND A little girl silently asked for help at a church in Florida, mouthing the words, "Please help me, this is not my dad." To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/veteran-celebrates-101st-birthday.ht…

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Veteran and Great-Grandfather Graduates From College | One Year After Losing Boys in a Fire, Parents Experience Blessing 6:10

26d ago6:10

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An 88-year-old Korean War veteran and a great-grandfather graduates from college! AND It has been a year since Reina and James Brice lost their sons, 6-year-old William and 3-year-old Zachariah, in a devastating house fire. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/great-grandfather-graduate…

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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease 26:29

27d ago26:29

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Receiving a specific type of shingles vaccine may provide a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events like stroke or heart failure for up to 8 years. With reports of other shingles vaccines protecting against the risk of dementia, scientists are trying to understand the mechanism underlying these unintended benefits. The WHO aim to eliminate the negl…

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:11

28d ago42:11

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Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…

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They Dress Up As Disney Princesses to Bring Joy to Sick Children | Couple Parents Triplets and Foster Sons from Wheelchairs 7:17

28d ago7:17

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They dress up as Disney princesses to bring joy and hope to sick children, and it’s amazing. AND This couple parents triplets and foster sons from wheelchairs, and it’ll leave you inspired. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/bring-joy-and-hope-to-sick-children.html https://www.godtube…

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Two-Year-Old is Found By Dog After Walking 7 Miles | Employee Saves The Day After No One Shows For Girl's Birthday Party 5:58

1M ago5:58

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A two-year-old is found by a rancher’s dog after walking seven miles from home. AND One Domino's Pizza employee in Australia recently went above and beyond to brighten the day of a little girl during her birthday party. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/two-year-old-found-by-ranchers…

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He Saved Her Life at Pool Five Years Ago, Now They Are Engaged | Couple Reunites 15-Year-Old Blind Dog With Owners 5:51

1M ago5:51

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Here’s a story about two young people who met as teens, have endured great trials together, and are now ready to start their married life. AND While they were on the river with their own dog, they came across a lost one. And helped her to safety. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/sav…

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Mycetoma’s only research centre destroyed 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Amidst conflict in Sudan, the world-leading Mycetoma Research Centre in Khartoum has been destroyed. We talk to the centre’s founder to find out what this means for research into the neglected disease and the struggle to proving ongoing support for patients. As the Pan American Health Organization put into action lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic …

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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD 39:43

1M ago39:43

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The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…

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Stranger Helps 81-Year-Old Waitress Who Couldn't Afford to Retire | Chrissy Metz Left Hollywood For Nashville and Is Happier 6:34

1M ago6:34

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Stranger helps 81-year-old waitress who couldn’t afford to retire, now her prayers have been answered. AND Chrissy Metz, actress and singer, left Hollywood for Nashville, and she couldn’t be happier. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/waitress-couldnt-afford-to-retire.html https://www…

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Boy Remembered After Being Swept Away By Flood | Melanie Barratt Becomes First Blind Woman to Swim the English Channel 5:38

1M ago5:38

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A 9-year-old boy from Kentucky is remembered by many after being swept away by flood waters. AND 49-year-old Melanie Barratt becomes the first blind woman to swim the English Channel. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/9-year-old-boy-swept-away.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/melani…

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Innovating Venture Building Support: David Ogundeko on Funema’s Vision for Backing African Ventures 50:41

1M ago50:41

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Episode overview:In this conversation, David Ogundeko shares the journey of Funema, an impact-focused alternative investment firm operating for nine years across Nigeria, South Africa, and the US. He discusses his approach to venture building for early-stage founders, why Africa needs a unique investment approach, and how his firm addresses the "ch…

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Family Grows From 4 to 8 After Welcoming Quadruplets | 16-Year-Old Heard a Family's Cries and Saved Them From Fire 5:53

1M ago5:53

5:53

A Rhode Island couple started trying for a third child and were in for a big surprise when they found out that they were pregnant with identical quadruplet daughters. AND A 16-year-old heard a family’s cries for help and saved them from a house fire. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog…

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WHO agrees to a pandemic treaty 26:28

1M ago26:28

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After 3 years of discussions, 194 member countries of the World Health Organisation have agreed to the text of a pandemic treaty designed to make the world safer from a future pandemic – but what could it mean in practice and how are countries held to account? Also on the show, how treating high blood pressure can reduce the risk of dementia. Resea…

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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD 26:44

1M ago26:44

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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Candace Cameron Bure Shares That Dave Coulier is Cancer-Free | Girl With Autism Reminds Others of Snow White 5:57

1M ago5:57

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Back in October of 2024, Dave Coulier was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. AND A little girl with autism reminds others of Snow White and her connection to animals. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/candace-cameron-bure-shares-news.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/remind…

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Grandfather Kept Log of Every Memory He Had With Grandmother | Soldier Reunited With the Dog She Served With While Deployed 6:43

1M ago6:43

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Her grandfather kept a log of every memory he had with her grandmother, and it’s precious to Kayla Stipsits. AND A soldier is reunited with the dog she served with while deployed, and now they’ll spend their days chilling on the couch. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/grandfather-ke…

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Messages About Love From Kindergartens Displayed at Wedding | This 30-Year-Old Feline Might Just Be the World's Oldest Cat 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Special messages about love from a kindergarten class displayed at a teacher’s wedding broke the internet. AND Some cats live nine lives, but Millie? She’s been savoring every last whisker of her thirtieth year. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/love-messages-teachers-wedding.html ht…

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Have we found an animal reservoir of mpox? 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Has the long-standing mystery of which wild animals form a reservoir of mpox in the wild finally been solved? Some scientists think they have cracked the case, pinpointing the fire-footed rope squirrel as the culprit, but questions remain before we can definitively say this species is to blame. Reporter Chhavi Sachdev in Mumbai has some good news –…

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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and ho…

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Man Meets Son Who Had Been Searching For Him For 40 Years | A Sneaky Brown Tree Snake Slithers Into An Oven in Australia 5:51

2M ago5:51

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A man meets his son after almost 50 years—and what an emotional greeting it was. AND A sneaky brown tree snake slithers into an oven in Australia, and it luckily doesn’t get cooked! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-meets-son-who-was-searching.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/br…

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Delivery Driver Saves Woman's Life After Double Checking | Four-Year-Old Sends Out a Message in a Bottle, Receives Reply 7:20

2M ago7:20

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A delivery driver saves a woman’s life after double-checking when something didn’t seem right. AND A four-year-old sends out a message in a bottle and receives a reply less than two weeks later. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/delivery-driver-saves-womans-life.html https://www.godt…

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Man Survived 90 Days at Sea Thought About His Mother | Woman in Heels Stops Robbery at Convenience Store With Martial Arts 7:05

2M ago7:05

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A man who survived more than 90 days at sea thought about his mother every single day. AND A 42-year-old woman stopped a robbery at a convenience store by using her impressive martial arts skills, sending the would-be thief scrambling and on his way! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog…

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The Kidney Waiting Game 26:29

2M ago26:29

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What would you do if you have always considered yourself healthy and one day you find out that not only is this not the case, but you in fact need a new organ? We follow BBC journalist Mike Powell on his journey to receive a life-changing kidney transplant and talk to his donor who made it all possible. With a growing global need for kidneys, we he…

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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD 33:18

2M ago33:18

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What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain…

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