Best Merlin Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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William Tyndale | The Impact on the English Reformation | Sukeshinie Goonatilleke 51:11

4h ago51:11

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In this Podcast Suki looks into the life of a somewhat forgotten Reformation, yet one who had such a huge impact. Those his life was short, those who he influenced long out lived him and his role as one of the first Reformers in Cambridge to accept and share the reformed teachings, gives him an honoured place in our history.…

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How Were Doctrines Developed? | Merlin Burt 1:02:45

7d ago1:02:45

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In the development of the doctrines of the SDA church, what role, if any does Ellen White play and what role does the Bible play. In this podcast Dr. Merlin Burt dispels some common myths and using history as our guide shows how some of our key beliefs were formed and what the process was!

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Best Practices in a Cyber-Dangerous World 38:31

9d ago38:31

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Do you feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack, identity theft, or digital hacking? Listen in this month as April Gay, MWM Chief Operating Officer, joins Michael Merlin, MWM Founder, to give you actionable best practices to protect yourself in today’s digital world. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the …

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Margaret Tudor, English Princess, Queen of Scotland with Linda Porter 1:01:15

13d ago1:01:15

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We continue our #MightyMargarets series! Today we present to you our chat with Linda Porter about her book The Thistle and The Rose published by Head of Zeus, which tells the story of Margaret Tudor, English Princess, sister of Henry VIII. Margaret went on to marry the Scottish king James IV, and thus became the grandmother to the future Mary Queen…

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The Health Message and Its Impact on Mission | Peter Landless 59:51

14d ago59:51

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This podcast with Dr. Peter Landless looks at the famous Blue Zones and how they are linked to the Adventist Church. In what ways has this lifestyle and message been a part of the Adventist church and how has it benefited those who understand and live by it. This podcast also looks at the progression of understanding in this area and how it applies…

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The Realities of Regency Romance with Peter James Bowman 25:16

16d ago25:16

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Dear listener, Today we present to you our chat with PETER JAMES BOWMAN, the author of The Real Persuasion: Portrait of a Real-Life Jane Austen Heroine, published with Amberley. The book is a non-fiction account of a young woman named Catherine, whose own romance resembled that of Anne Elliot, in Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion. The peculiar thing a…

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Visit Blighty: Hatfield House 42:29

19d ago42:29

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Today we start a new series, dedicated to Blighty’s great historic locations - today we talk to the lovely Georgina who works at Hatfield House, a gorgeous historic manor found in Hertfordshire, famous for being the childhood home of Elizabeth I. Let’s find out more. Visit Hatfield: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/ https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore…

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Thomas Bilney | Sukeshinie Goonatilleke 33:48

21d ago33:48

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In this Podcast Suki looks into the life of a somewhat forgotten Reformation, yet one who had such a huge impact. Those his life was short, those who he influenced long out lived him and his role as one of the first Reformers in Cambridge to accept and share the reformed teachings, gives him an honoured place in our history.…

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Vile the Tudor Play with Laura Crow 25:31

23d ago25:31

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Today we sit down with illustrator, actor, playwright and producer Laura Crow to talk about her new project Vile, The Tudor Play. This delicious production looks at the story of Jane Parker, a.k.a. Jane Boleyn, from a new angle. See Vile: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-nopxgad Find Vile: https://www.tudorsociety.com/vile-the-radical-redempt…

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The Book of Merlin with John Matthews 27:12

25d ago27:12

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Good news - The New York Times Best-selling author JOHN MATTHEWS is back on the show, this time we’ll be talking about The Book of Merlin: Magic, Legend and History, published by Amberley. Who was Merlin? Did he actually exist? What has Wales got to do with him? And what is the larger context of the Merlin and Arthurian myths? Let’s dig in… Happy #…

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James VI & I and the Dawn of a Global Britain with Anna Whitelock 43:51

26d ago43:51

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Please welcome historian Anna Whitelock and we’ll be talking today about her fabulous new book - The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Global Britain, published by Bloomsbury (UK) & Viking Press (USA). This is a wonderful account of James VI and I’s working life. What was his connection to the colonies? How global was Britain’s presence during …

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The Moravians: Their Role and Impact | Dojcin Zivadinovi 52:46

28d ago52:46

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This podcast follows on from the last one with Dr. Zivadinovic and discusses the role that the Moravians and Pietism played in the birth and history of the US as well as their role in Europe. Who were the Moravians, how were they connected in any way to John Wesley and do any of these movements exist today, are just some of the questions that are c…

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Melting Point with Rachel Cockerell 31:42

30d ago31:42

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Have you ever heard of Russian Jews seeking new life in Galveston, Texas, after the pogroms in Imperial Russia? Now you have. Today we talk to Rachel Cockerell, whose ancestor was responsible for this movement, and whose first book on this subject, told entirely with the voice of primary sources, was voted The Times and The Sunday Times Book of the…

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Reinventing… Margaret Beaufort with Lauren Johnson 51:31

30d ago51:31

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We continue our #MightyMargarets series! Good news! Lauren Johnson is back on the podcast, this time we’re talking about the great Tudor matriarch - Margaret Beaufort, the subject of Lauren’s upcoming book. Did Margaret know how to have fun? What part did femininity play in her life? What was it like to have her as your boss? And what do swans have…

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Reinventing... Sir Thomas More with Dr Joanne Paul 36:17

1M ago36:17

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We chat with Dr Joanne Paul about her new book - Thomas More: Life and Death in Tudor England. (published by Penguin in UK and Simon and Schuster in USA). Please pour yourself a cup of Countess Grey and start a drinking game on how many times Joanne and I are going to say ‘More’... when talking about one of the greatest figures of the Tudor age - S…

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What Matters in Jane Austen with John Mullan 48:14

1M ago48:14

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This year we’re celebrating 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Today we sit down with John Mullan about his book What Matters in Jane Austen?, which has just been re-released by Bloomsbury Publishing. What Matters in Jane Austen? https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-matters-in-jane-austen-9781526693945/ (UK) https://www.amazon.com/What-Ma…

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John Wesley: Founder of Methodism | Eugene Prewitt 48:43

1M ago48:43

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This podcast with Eugene Prewitt looks into the life of John Wesley, his childhood and upbringing, his mother and his time at University. What made him who he was and formed the fabric of his life that would later impact so many other people?

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The First Battle of St Albans with Jackson van Uden 40:21

1M ago40:21

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Today is the anniversary of the First Battle of St Albans, which was fought in 1455, making it the first battle of the Wars of the Roses; and to talk about it today our guest is Jackson van Uden. Welcome back, Jackson! Find Jackson: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh…

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Anna of Denmark, the First British Queen with Steven Veerapen 57:52

1M ago57:52

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Welcome to a new episode of our #StuartSpring series. We’l be talking to Steven Veerapen about his book on ANNA OF DENMARK, wife to James VI and I. Anna married James in 1589, thus becoming Queen Consort of Scotland, and when he inherited the English throne upon the death of Elizabeth I, she Anna became queen of England as well, thus becoming the f…

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Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and the French Powers-That-Be with Estelle Paranque 21:52

1M ago21:52

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Today is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution. As we know, her French connections didn’t save her, despite strongly forged links some years previously. Today we talk to Estelle Paranque and ask her all about Anne and her daughter Elizabeth’s relationship with The French Powers-that-Be… Bienvenue, Estelle! Get Thorns, Lust and Glory: https://w…

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Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy, Sister of English Kings with Dr Elizabeth Norton 43:49

1M ago43:49

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Continuing on from Margaret of Anjou, today we have a new episode for the #MightyMargaret series. This one is about MARGARET OF YORK, or as she became known after marriage, Margaret of Burgundy. This of course is the sister to Edward IV, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III. The in/famous Duchess who helped strengthen the links between England…

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Queen James: The Six Loves of James VI & I with Gareth Russell 47:50

2M ago47:50

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Stuart Spring continues! Please welcome historian Gareth Russell and we’lll be talking today about his latest book Queen James, published by William Collins. This is a new biography of James VI of Scotland, I of England, which makes us see James in a whole new light. Let’s find out more. Get Queen James: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/queen-j…

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Reinventing... Margaret of Anjou with Lauren Johnson 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today we’re sitting down with historian Lauren Johnson and talking about the life and times of Margaret of Anjou, the long-suffering wife of Henry VI of England. She was called the She-Wolf of France, she was villainised by the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses and by Shakespeare long after her …

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The Reformation, Law and Logic | Don Mackintosh 51:04

2M ago51:04

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The Ten Commandments feature prominently throughout the Old and New Testaments, but how did they feature during the Reformation. In this podcast Pastor Don Mackintosh looks at the important role they play and their continued relevance and significance today.

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Arranged Love Blossom: The Stuart Edition 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Welcome to our Royal Romance season. We’re continuing with the #StuartSpring series, but this is the finale of the Royal Valentines season. Today we’re going to look at two Stuart couples that found love within their marriage, despite their unions being arranged. First up, we have Mark Turnbull who will tell us all about Elisabeth Stuart, daughter …

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Reinventing… Mary Queen of Scots with Steven Veerapen 1:32:26

2M ago1:32:26

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Welcome to SEASON EIGHT of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast! This new season we’re kicking off with a brand new mini series dedicated to the Stuarts, titled #StuartSpring. As our guest today we have Steven Veerapen, and we’ll be chatting all things Mary Queen of Scots. I say chat…

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Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, Queen of England with Heather R Darsie 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Welcome to our 150th episode! As a treat, we have something very special for you today. Heather R Darsie is back on the show, once more we talk of her upcoming book "Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess: I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem", published by Amberley Books. This book dives deep into Katharine’s life when she was a young princess in Spain…

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Trouble in Paradise: The Georgian Edition 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Welcome to our Royal Romance season. On this episode, we’ll be talking about Georgian Couples that didn’t have a happy ending. Please welcome Catherine Curzon back as we learn more about the Georgian couples whose Happily Ever After seemed to have an expiration date. We’ll talking about George III of Great Britain & Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-S…

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Shakespeare's Sassy Ladies' Appreciation Tour with Carol Ann Lloyd 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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This is still Shakespeare Week, and today we present our latest episode celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Next up, we have Carol Ann Lloyd, an author of several books on the Tudors, and she’s also a researcher at the Folger Shakespeare Library. On this episode, Carol Ann and Natalie are exploring Shakespeare's…

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Shakespeare's Sisters with Ramie Targoff 31:02

2M ago31:02

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This is Shakespeare Week, so we have a mini series of episodes celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Next up, we have Ramie Targoff and we’ll be talking about her latest book Shakespeare’s Sisters which celebrates the lives of William’s near contemporaries - the ladies who wrote. Anne Clifford, Aemilia Lanyer, Mar…

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Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors with Matt Pinches (Guildford Shakespeare Company) 42:08

2M ago42:08

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This is Shakespeare Week, so we have a mini series of episodes celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Today our guest is Matt Pinches, the co-founder of Guildford Shakespeare Company. And we’ll be talking about The Comedy of Errors, the play that the company is putting on a bit later in the year… Find GSC: https://…

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Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers with Darren Freebury-Jones 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Today is the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, as well as his potential birthday. We’re here to honour this great playwright and poet with a mini season of episodes, all to do with him. First up, is Darren Freebury-Jones with his latest book - SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS - published by Manchester University Press, it’s all about Willi…

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Royal Love Stories Told Wrong: Cupid Painted Blind 34:54

2M ago34:54

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Royal Love Stories Told Wrong: Cupid Painted Blind On this episode we’re looking at the royal love stories which are different from how they’re usually told. To help sort out fact from fiction, we have great historians with us today. The couples we’ll be talking about include: Isabella of France & Edward II of England (Sharon Bennett Connolly) Anne…

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The Fall of the House of Byron with Emily Brand 26:40

2M ago26:40

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On the 19th April 1824 at the age of 36, George Gordon Byron, the 6th Baron died in Greece. Today we sit down and talk to Emily Brand, a Georgian historian and the biographer of the Byron family. We’ll be discussing her book The Fall of the House of Byron: Scandal and Seduction in Georgian England released by John Murray Press (Hachette UK). Welcom…

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Reinventing… Edward I with Darren Baker 21:01

2M ago21:01

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Please welcome Darren Baker back on the podcast, and we’re going to talk about his latest book - The Confessions and Chronicle of Lord Edward, meaning we’re going to be digging up dirt on the young future Edward I, also known as Longshanks. Darren's Books: Henry III, his brother, his sister and his wife https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/hen…

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The Battle of Culloden and the Jacobites with Callum Watson 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden where in 1746 the British Army defeated the Jacobites, the supporters of the House of Stuart. It’s considered to be the last civil war fought on British soil. Let’s welcome Dr Callum Watson back on the show. Callum works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently released a book on t…

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MWM Market Update: The Only Certainty is Uncertainty 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Join Michael Merlin and Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss the unprecedented market volatility currently dominating today's market environment. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to ch…

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Arranged Love Blossom: We Found Love Right Where We Are 44:36

2M ago44:36

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We Found Love Right Where We Are: Arranged Love Blossoming On this episode we’re looking at the Royal Couples, who were brought together by an arranged marriage. Despite this, they found love and comfort in the union. We have great historians with us today. Darren Baker, Sharon Bennett Connolly and Heather R Darsie. The couples in question saluted …

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The Myths of RMS Titanic with Dan E Parkes 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Please welcome Dan E Parkes back to the podcast, the author of Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy with Amberley Publishing. He also has a Youtube channel called Captain Titanic where he searches for the truth about this great ship. Today is the anniversary of the ship’s sinking, so we’ll be busting a lot of myths about Titanic’s …

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Uneasy Lies the Spouse that Wears the Crown: Trouble in Paradise 39:15

3M ago39:15

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Join us as we explore the love stories of the past. Uneasy Lies the Spouse that Wears the Crown: Trouble in Paradise... On this episode, we’ll be talking about the many royal couples that didn’t have a happy ending. Their Happily Ever After seemed to have an expiration date. Please welcome Sharon Bennett Connolly, Heather R Darsie and Amy McElroy b…

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The Founding Fathers and Mothers of Victorian Engineering with Rob Bell 1:12:04

3M ago1:12:04

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On the 9th April 1806 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, a little boy was born. Few could have predicted the impact his work would have on the world. His name was Isambard Kingdom Brunel. As a special treat in honour of Mr Brunel’s birthday, today I talk to Rob Bell, an engineer, podcaster and TV presenter. You may recognise him from Channel 5 documentaries…

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Strange Royal Bedfellows: Swiped Left 1:31:54

3M ago1:31:54

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Join us as we explore the love stories of the past. Swiped Left: Strange Royal Bedfellows... On this episode, we’ll be talking about the many royal couples that didn’t take to each other and thus the union weren’t ultimately successful. Sharon Bennett Connolly kicks us off with the story of Philip II of France and Ingeborg of Denmark, and we’ll con…

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Developing Good Financial Habits and Why Longevity Matters 49:28

3M ago49:28

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Join Michael Merlin as he launches a new title for the MWM Podcast Financial Longevity. Michael will explain financial longevity, the three financial diseases that impact most people’s financial behavior, and the four financial priorities that set you up for success with your money. Michael’s book, Financial Longevity, will also be available March …

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'What Do We Owe God? Tithe And Stewardship' - Marcos Bomfirm 49:27

3M ago49:27

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Stewardship is about more than money, but it does take money to do the work of God. What does the Bible say about what we should give back to God and how has this belief developed over time? What are the various models of giving and in this podcast we also look at some powerful stories of those who gave and how God blessed them.…

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Voyages with the Celtic Saints with John Matthews 28:35

3M ago28:35

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Please welcome John Matthews to the show. And we’ll be talking about his upcoming book Voyages with the Celtic Saints: Stories and Wisdom for Travellers in Search of Truth. Voyages of Celtic Saints: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyages-Celtic-Saints-Stories-Travelers/dp/0764368796/ (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyages-Celtic-Saints-Stories-Travelers-e…

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The King's Grannies 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Welcome to our Romance Royale series. On this episode, we’ll be talking about the King’s many grannies. The royal couplings that had to happen to further the family tree. We’re looking at five such couples today, James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort, Owain Tudor and Catherine of Valois, Edmund Tudor and Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII and Elizabeth o…

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The Battle of Baugé with Callum Watson 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

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Many people know the Hundred Years’ War, and almost everyone in the English speaking world has heard of the Battle of Agincourt, but not many would be familiar with the The Battle of Baugé which was fought on the 22nd March 1421 between the English and the Franco-Scottish forces in the territory of Baugé in France. Let’s ask Callum Watson more abou…

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Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare with Will Tosh 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

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Welcome to season SEVEN of our podcast! Everybody knows Shakespeare. However, perhaps not as well known to most is that beneath the surface, much of Shakespeare’s work surrounds ideas of gender and queerness. Many of the plays are concerned with cross-dressing, gender fluidity, and same-sex friendships that many scholars have interpreted to be much…

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Royal Friends to Lovers: Give Me Your Hand and Let Me All Your Fortunes Understand 19:34

4M ago19:34

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On this episode, we’ll be talking about Royal Couples that truly fit the trope of Friends to Lovers. The title of the episode is Give Me Your Hand and Let Me All Your Fortunes Understand, meaning our couples today knew each other of old and had to get married for practical reasons, but they grew to love each other with time. On the Royal Menu today…

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San Pedro Bay: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America with James Tejani 48:37

4M ago48:37

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Please welcome James Tejani on the show. We’re talking about his book A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America. Published last year with WW Norton and Company. Let’s find out more about the San Pedro Bay and how it transformed into one of the most imPORTant locations in the world. Pun intended. What was t…

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