Best Bishop Rob Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Vengeance 20:12

10d ago20:12

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Send us a text When we've been hurt or rejected, vengeance may be something we desire. Christian maturity helps us build capacities to defer and fend off the need for vengeance. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about vengeance. Using Luke 9:51-62, they unpack Jesus' response when his disciples wanted to "rain fire and …

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Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner 51:36

1h ago51:36

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Professor Lucy Easthope is an adviser on disaster recovery and planning. She’s an expert in planning for and reacting to major incidents: natural disaster, terrorist attacks, pandemics and fires, and is the visiting Professor of Mass Fatalities and Pandemics at the University of Bath. Born in Merseyside in 1978, Lucy cites the impact of watching th…

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Mark Wood joins the pod to look back at the first Test, discuss Archer's return to England and dissect his 'bleeping' stint on commentary! 42:59

3d ago42:59

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England bowler Mark Wood to look back on England's thrilling victory over India in the first Test at Headingley. Woody also discusses Jofra Archer's return to the England squad for the second Test - and describes what it was like to move behind the mic with Sky Sports. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Po…

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Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster 50:23

7d ago50:23

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Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and BAFTA-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture on British television screens for the past decade. In addition to his TV shows and stand-up tours he presents the Weakest Link on BBC One, Radio Two’s Saturday morning show and another weekly Radio Two programme in which he shares his passion for hip hop music. Ro…

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Abdulrazak Gurnah, writer 51:17

15d ago51:17

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Abdulrazak Gurnah is emeritus Professor of Post-Colonial Literatures at the University of Kent and the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in Zanzibar in 1948, the second of six children, Abdulrazak grew up in the dying days of the island’s status as a British protectorate before independence was declared in 1963. The revolution which follo…

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Jesus of Nazareth with Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. 28:52

17d ago28:52

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Send us a text What happens when we strip away centuries of religious interpretation and confront the actual teachings of Jesus of Nazareth? This Jesus isn't the gentle, apolitical figure often presented in modern Christianity, but rather "a holistically spiritual freedom fighter" deeply concerned with poverty, exploitation, and injustice. In this …

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Nas and Ath pick their best ever England and India combined XI! 9:43

17d ago9:43

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Ahead of the first Test between England and India, a bonus episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, as Nas and Ath pick their best England and India combined XI. But who makes the cut? And do you agree? Join in the debate @SkyCricket. You can watch England against India, live on Sky Sports Cricket, beginning with the first Test at Headingley whic…

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RCB & South Africa end their long waits for silverware | England vs India preview with Dinesh Karthik and Jamie Smith 49:47

21d ago49:47

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Dinesh Karthik on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look back on title triumphs for RCB in the IPL and South Africa in the World Test Championship. Plus, with the mouthwatering series between England and India about to get underway, they look ahead to what could be an exciting summer of Tests. Nasser also cha…

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist 50:58

22d ago50:58

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London and President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. She has devoted her career to harnessing the potential of nanoparticles – which are less than a thousandth of the width of a human hair - to take medicines to hard-to-reach areas of the bod…

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Truth 20:27

24d ago20:27

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Send us a text What happens when we encounter truth we aren't ready for? Jesus' words about the Spirit of Truth were a guide to his disciples who couldn't yet bear everything their teacher had to share. Jesus' teachings on the Spirit of Truth remain a guide for us today too! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about truth…

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Shaun Pollock previews the World Test Championship final, plus an impressive start to the Brook era 43:37

27d ago43:37

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Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss the upcoming World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's and chat about where South African cricket finds itself at the moment. Plus, Nas and Ath analyse the winning start that Engla…

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Danny Dyer, actor 49:54

29d ago49:54

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Actor Danny Dyer became a household name when he joined the cast of EastEnders as Mick Carter, landlord of the Queen Victoria pub. He recently stole the show from some stiff competition playing Freddie Jones in the television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals which won him a Royal Television Society Award for Best Supporting Actor. Danny wa…

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Diversity 19:51

1M ago19:51

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Send us a text "Diversity belongs to God's imagination." With this bold statement, Bishop Rob Wright cuts through the political noise surrounding conversations about human difference. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how the ancient biblical story of Pentecost offers a divine endorsement of human diversity that transcends modern politi…

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Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer? 41:45

1M ago41:45

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Michael and Nasser take a look back at a winning start for England's men and women to their summer of international cricket on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss which players performed well in both red and white ball victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies and what that could mean for selection for the upcoming series agai…

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Release 23:39

1M ago23:39

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Send us a text Prison takes many shapes and forms. The size of an individuals home or investment portfolio pales in comparison to true spiritual release - a freedom of purpose, clarity, and belonging that transcends physical limitations. This God given release is true freedom! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright delve into Acts 16, reflectin…

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Speech 19:42

2M ago19:42

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Send us a text Words create worlds. From Genesis where God speaks creation into being, to Jesus asking a paralyzed man, "Do you want to be made well?", speech carries the power to transform reality. But what happens when certain topics become unspeakable? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that explores how modern societ…

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Creative 22:56

2M ago22:56

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Send us a text God does some of God's best work in the darkness! These painful periods hold unexpected creative potential—a perspective shared by both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech and Jesus in his final hours with his disciples. Dr. King spoke during a time of profound national division. Yet he saw beyond immediat…

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Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years 55:51

2M ago55:51

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Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins Nas and Ath on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to his country's first Test match in England for 22 years. Plus, Nas and Ath discuss the news that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket and chat about the England white-ball squad selections. Watch every episode of…

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IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket. Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, "Test Cricket - A History" a…

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Suspense 20:08

2M ago20:08

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Send us a text Being in relationship with God is accompanied by suspense. Even in the bible, John 10: 22-30, Jesus is asked "Are you the Messiah? How long will you keep us in suspense?" Faith in God meets in the tensions of certainty and the suspense of the unknown. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the suspense t…

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More 20:45

2M ago20:45

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Send us a text What do we do with our wounds? When betrayal cuts deep, when painful experiences leave scars, we have control of how we move forward - with God's help. Jesus' post-resurrection appearances challenge our conventional responses to hurt. Jesus, freshly risen from death after being betrayed by his closest followers, doesn't seek distance…

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Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training 49:35

2M ago49:35

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England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast. He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback. Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on …

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Lindsey Hilsum, journalist 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Lindsey Hilsum is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been a foreign correspondent for the past four decades. She has been Channel 4’s international editor for the past 22 years and has reported on every continent except Antarctica. After studying French and Spanish at University, she worked as an aid worker in Mexico and Kenya before becoming…

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250th Special 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Send us a text This week we celebrate 250 episodes of our Podcast, For People! From its inception until now our purpose has been singular, to talk about God, God’s goodness and how we might respond to this good God made known to us in the person of Jesus Christ. Thus far, we have listeners in 142 countries. An immense thank you goes to Easton Davis…

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Donna Ockenden, midwife 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Donna Ockenden is a former clinical midwife who led the Ockenden Review which revealed, at the time, the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history. Published in 2022, the review highlighted serious failings in maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust which contributed to the deaths of more than 200 babies and nine mothers. Don…

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How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all... 49:46

3M ago49:46

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National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode …

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Professor Carl Jones, conservation biologist 52:52

3M ago52:52

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Professor Carl Jones is a conservation biologist who is best known for saving the Mauritius kestrel from extinction. He is the scientific director of Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, chief scientist at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and an honorary professor in ecology and conservation biology at the University of East Anglia. He was born in Car…

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Authority 23:37

3M ago23:37

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Send us a text Authority comes in many forms, but as Jesus entered Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, he modeled an understanding that may transform how we view our empowerment. While crowds waved palm branches and shouted "Hosanna!" one day and "Crucify him!" shortly after, Jesus remained steadfast. Neither public praise nor rejection sways him fr…

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Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer 56:14

3M ago56:14

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Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could…

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Cyndi Lauper, singer-songwriter 49:15

3M ago49:15

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Cyndi Lauper is a multi-award winning singer and songwriter. She has sold more than fifty million records, won an Emmy for acting and her musical Kinky Boots earned her a Tony and an Oliver award. Born in 1953, Cyndi grew up in a blue collar neighbourhood in New York. Her mother loved music and art and took her children to free exhibitions in New Y…

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Growing Up in Christ! | Loss 18:09

3M ago18:09

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Send us a text Loss hits hardest when we love deeply. How do we face it without denial or paralysis? In John 12, at a dinner for Jesus after Lazarus' resurrection, his friends respond to impending loss differently—Lazarus with nostalgia, Martha with busyness, and Judas with business. But Mary offers a different way: acknowledging a loss that draws …

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Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy 37:22

3M ago37:22

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The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute …

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William Boyd, writer 50:52

3M ago50:52

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William Boyd is the author of eighteen novels, five short story collections and numerous screenplays. His first published novel, A Good Man in Africa, was inspired by his childhood in West Africa. He is well known for writing ‘whole life’ novels including Any Human Heart which he adapted as a BAFTA-winning television series. He was born in Accra in…

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Growing Up in Christ! | Empathy 21:23

3M ago21:23

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Send us a text Empathy is not just about intellect. Empathy is about putting flesh on Christian ideals. It's about compassion enough for everyone. The story of The Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' parables thats reaches beyond the Christian faith. In the story, Jesus stretches empathy wide for everyone involved. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wri…

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Sir Jony Ive, designer 51:41

4M ago51:41

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Sir Jony Ive is a designer who is best known for his pioneering work at Apple alongside his friend and colleague, the late Steve Jobs. Jony’s creative vision is behind some of the company’s seminal products which have transformed the way we live today including phones, music players and watches. He was born in Chingford in east London and loved dra…

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Growing Up in Christ! | Curiosity 22:39

4M ago22:39

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Send us a text When Moses noticed a burning bush and decided to investigate rather than ignore it, he unwittingly set in motion events that would liberate an entire people from slavery. What might happen if we approached our faith with similar holy curiosity? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about remaining curious wit…

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Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this s…

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Mina Smallman, activist 50:55

4M ago50:55

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Wilhelmina – Mina – Smallman is an activist who campaigns for the safety of women and girls and police reform. She is a former teacher and priest who was the first woman of colour to be an archdeacon in the Church of England. In 2020 her daughters Bibaa and Nicole were murdered as they celebrated Bibaa’s 46th birthday in Fryent Country Park. It lat…

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Growing Up in Christ! | Maladjusted 20:43

4M ago20:43

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Send us a text To grow up in Christ will make you maladjusted to the world. St. Paul was a Roman citizen - the platinum standard for the age. Yet, in Paul's letter to the Philippians, he reminds us that we are citizens of heaven living on earth. What are the costs of this heavenly citizenship? As we grow up in Jesus, we get a glimpse of how we have…

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Stephen Mangan, actor 50:40

4M ago50:40

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Stephen Mangan is an award winning actor who is also a presenter and writer. His prolific career includes comedic roles in TV hits Green Wing; Episodes and Adrian Mole. He also plays the much loved Nathan in BBC drama The Split and has appeared in many award winning theatre productions in the UK and on Broadway. Born in London to Irish immigrant pa…

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Growing Up in Christ! | Settled 20:09

4M ago20:09

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Send us a text Join us in keeping a Holy Lent! The theme for this year’s Lenten series is Growing Up in Christ! We get to this theme in response to the opportunity and necessity of us all becoming more mature Christians. Our marriages, families, vocations, state, nation and world all will be better when we decide, with new resolve, to Grow up in Ch…

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ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview 34:09

4M ago34:09

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Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.…

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Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer 50:59

4M ago50:59

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Nemone Lethbridge is a barrister who was called to the bar in 1956. One of very few female barristers working at the time, she encountered misogyny and was one of the trailblazers for women working in the legal profession who followed behind her.At her first Chambers, she wasn’t allowed to share a toilet with her male colleagues and had to use the …

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Time 19:36

4M ago19:36

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Send us a text It was Jesus' habit to pray. He had a rhythm of action and reflection. As Christians in a modern world, prioritizing our time to pray, reflect, and be in relationship with God isn't easy. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about time, drawing insights from Jesus' practices and Rabbi Abraham Heschel’s teach…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England out after dramatic defeat to Afghanistan! 17:49

4M ago17:49

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Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an epi…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England’s thrilling defeat to Australia and India’s win in Pakistan discussed 37:39

4M ago37:39

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Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?By Sky Sports

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Nick Cave, singer and writer 48:58

4M ago48:58

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Nick Cave is a singer and writer who, with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has released emotionally intense and provocative music since the mid-Eighties. He is also a novelist, composer and has written film scripts and soundtracks along with his writing partner and Bad Seed Warren Ellis. Nick grew up in Wangaratta, Australia the third of four…

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Dangerous Oddness 19:56

5M ago19:56

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Send us a text “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you and pray for those who abuse you.” Those are Jesus’ directives to us who call him lord. What a dangerous oddness! The concept of "dangerous oddness," a unique term by Walter Brueggemann, paints a picture of Jesus' countercultural call. In this episode, Melis…

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Harriet Wistrich, lawyer 50:54

5M ago50:54

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Harriet Wistrich is one of the country’s most prominent human rights lawyers. In 2016 she founded the Centre for Women’s Justice and over the course of her career, she has won landmark victories in very difficult legal cases. She has helped women imprisoned after killing their abusers regain their freedom. She’s also represented women seeking justi…

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The Heart of Moral Leadership with Dr. David Orr 30:36

5M ago30:36

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Send us a text Climate change is a real-world problem. Its intricate web connects governance, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Real solutions require moral leadership that reaches far beyond political party and country lines. In the latest episode of our series on Moral Leadership, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. David Orr, …

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