Best Heart Cambridge Podcasts (2025)

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Finding A Treasure Worth Everything | 25 May 25 | Mark Watson | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 5 20:53

2d ago20:53

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Passage:Matthew 13:44-46By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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Anaïs Mitchell: 2019 Pre-Broadway interview on Hadestown, Lamb Rearing, and Untangling Third Wave Feminism (REISSUE), ep. 312 51:22

2d ago51:22

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…

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“Treated ear infections for months—then learnt it was cancer. Now, I resent Nigeria.” —Sensei Uche |#WithChude 15:57

3d ago15:57

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Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Exclusive Patron-only Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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The Parable of the Great Banquet | 25 May 25 | Oli Benyon 27:35

3d ago27:35

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Passage:Luke 14:15-24By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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What If It Doesn't Work Out? Feelings I've Been Dealing With 28:28

4d ago28:28

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This past week I've been feeling a lot of self doubt. About everything really. My future, my worth, this podcast even. I felt the need to share with you what's going on in my head. Listen to this if you want to hear me overthink, rationalize, ramble and reassure myself as I go through thoughts we all have. Primarily, "what if it doesn't work out?" …

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“I was overweight, bled for 127 days, lost my father and brother in 10 days and I felt dead”- Jbums |#WithChude 12:51

7d ago12:51

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“I bled for 127 days, I was the woman with the issue of blood” “I lost 55kg in 14 months and I found God” This episode will show you strength, courage, and peace amidst great adversity. Bunmi George tells me deep truths that have formed her to become the person she is from bleeding for days to losing weight, and how that shaped her faith even as a …

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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311 1:00:58

9d ago1:00:58

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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…

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I was told I’d never conceive naturally-then my miracle baby beat cancer at 18 months -Hilda Dickson |#WithChude 12:57

10d ago12:57

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What does it mean… to be told you will never have children? To pray, to hope, to fight—and then, finally, to hold the miracle in your hands. And then—less than 21 months later—they tell you she has cancer. Aggressive. Spreading fast. But this is not a story of death. This is the story of survival. The miracle baby they said was impossible. The one …

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If You're Experiencing Climate Anxiety, Listen To This 42:00

11d ago42:00

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Have you been wondering about your future? Have you been feeling drained by the constant disastrous climate news and feeling a sense of dread about what's to come with how big the crisis is? Well, today we're getting honest about something called climate anxiety. That being, a sense of worry and nervousness rooted in uncertainty about the future du…

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Do You Know Your Eternal Destiny? | 18 May 25 | Stuart Browning | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 4 37:50

12d ago37:50

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Passage:Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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“I lost my music deal, got scammed heavily, lost my girlfriend” - Chinko Ekun’s painful confession #WithChude 12:53

14d ago12:53

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“I threatened God, and something told me to jump into the water instead of threatening Him.” Popular hit song "Able God" singer, Chinko Ekun—once signed under Olamide’s record label— shares with me how he lost it all. He talks about having one of the biggest hits in Nigerian music history with Able God, and how he never imagined it would blow the w…

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Improving Your Love Life | 11 May 25 | Oli Benyon | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 3 34:02

16d ago34:02

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Passage:Luke 10:25-37By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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Letting Jesus Reshape Your Life | 4 May 25 | Yanah Browning | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 2 28:43

16d ago28:43

28:43

Passage:Luke 5:33-38By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310 52:20

16d ago52:20

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Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …

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I wasn’t upset with Olumide Oworu for going against me, but with the actors who backed him — Desmond |#WithChude 12:54

17d ago12:54

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In this deeply personal conversation, Desmond Elliot, actor and politician, sets the record straight, and it’s not what you expect. He opens up about how finding work back then was an extreme sport. “I did a lot of ‘waka pass’ roles,” he says, laughing. But the grind was real and the rejection was even more real. Desmond also shares how a chance in…

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Behind the Mask: Mental Health and the New Thunderbolts* Movie 25:20

18d ago25:20

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It's mental health awareness week and Marvel just came out with Thunderbolts*. A team of anti-heroes, castaways, and... well.. what was branded as failures. But now they are being shown in a new light. Rising from their failures and admitting their mental health struggles. Quote of the day: Your struggles do not define you. It's how you handle them…

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“I could not move, my face fell , doctors thought I had a stroke but it was something else” - Chidi Mokeme |#WithChude 15:27

21d ago15:27

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Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Exclusive Patron-only Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Witchy AF New Record, ep. 309 54:09

23d ago54:09

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Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…

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“I was called ugly then I got some work done and then, I was beaten for being pretty” - Beverly Naya |#WithChude 14:59

24d ago14:59

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Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Exclusive Patron-only Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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How To Build a Career When You Barely Feel Like an Adult with Olajumoke Fatoki 42:51

25d ago42:51

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If you're anything like me, you're in your early adult years and have no clue how to build a career or even what you want as a career. How the hell do people even build on, let alone enjoy Linkedin?!! Well never fear Olajumoke is here. Today we are sitting down with Olajumoka Fatoki, a certified HR professional and career coach, to discuss what you…

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“No celebrity family in public glare stays together”-Hilda Dokubo 11:15

28d ago11:15

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Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Exclusive Patron-only Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308 57:54

1M ago57:54

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Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…

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“Even as a therapist, I took a taxi so he could park on the bridge for me to end my life” -Toluse |#WithChude 15:29

1M ago15:29

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Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Exclusive Patron-only Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Art As Activism: The Often Unrealised Power In Art, Theatre, Movies, and Music 43:29

1M ago43:29

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I've always been fascinated by art. From paintings and drawings in art galleries, to movies, theatre and songs that electrify and inspire you. Art has always been more than simply something to admire. It's a powerful force with the power to speak loudly. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of art, but not just as it is. Today, we are lo…

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Building A Storm-Proof Life | 27 April 25 | Phili Kent | JESUS' PARABLES: Week 1 27:08

1M ago27:08

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Passage:Matthew 7:24-29By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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Sylvester Juwe on beating dyslexia to earn a Cambridge PhD #WithChude 12:59

1M ago12:59

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— Be a part of Africa’s biggest talk concert on Sunday, April 27, 2025. #WithChudeLive - with Chimamanda Adichie, Pastor Jerry Eze, Funke Akindele, Falz and Bovi Ugboma! Register now on https://www.felefun.com/events/with-chude-live. Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #Th…

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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307 46:29

1M ago46:29

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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…

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Easter Sunday | 20 April 25 | Stuart Browning 32:23

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Passage:John 20:1-18By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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If You're In Your 20's And Still Live With Your Parents, Don't Feel Bad. Here's Why 33:40

1M ago33:40

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On the rare occasion that I picked up a magazine to read, I came across a very interesting article from Grazia entitled "Generation Stagnation: All Work And No Pay Rise". This sent me down a rabbit hole of investigation into the nature of our current economy, the cost of living crisis and what this means for millennials and Gen Z. Many of us put pr…

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“I was told I can’t walk or run again, but my leg healed miraculously—without surgery” – Ese Brume |#WithChude 31:20

1M ago31:20

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— Be a part of Africa’s biggest talk concert on Sunday, April 27, 2025. #WithChudeLive - with Chimamanda Adichie, Pastor Jerry Eze, Funke Akindele, Falz and Bovi Ugboma! Register now on https://www.felefun.com/events/with-chude-live. Watch all new and old full episodes here: www.withchude.com Buy ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, #TheDailyJoy and #Th…

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Do you remember these TV legends? Chude celebrates Frank Olize, Ruth Benamasia, John Momoh and others 12:49

1M ago12:49

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Today, I celebrate 50 Nigerian TV icons that paved the way for me. Frank Olize Levi Ajuonuma Yinka Craig Sadiq Daba Abike Dabiri Funmi Iyanda Agatha Amata Cyril Stober Gina Harry John Momoh Teni Aofiyebi Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe Dayo ‘D-One’ Adeneye Alero Edu Adesuwa Onyenokwe Ohi Alegbe Nonye Osi Chukwudi Okolie-Ugbaja Elaine Otuije Mariam Anazodo Jum…

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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306 34:55

1M ago34:55

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Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…

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“I spent 40,000 dollars on IVF only to lose the baby. I wanted to die!” | Ini Edo, Nse and others speak honestly on childbirth |#WithChude 12:53

1M ago12:53

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“I spent 40,000 dollars on IVF only to lose the baby. I wanted to die!” “I had a couple of miscarriages and I got a surrogate, I was tired of trying.” Where else would you hear these kinds of truths about ‘infertility’? These kinds of deep vulnerability and authenticity and raw, unfiltered honesty? This special episode to help men and women struggl…

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Inspirational Quotes And My Opinions 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Sometimes episodes are planned, sometimes they're like this one. This episode wasn’t planned—at all. I honestly had no idea what to talk about… until it came to me... QUOTES! Today we are reviewing pinterest quotes. Some I've saved, some I haven't. Some are good, some are bad, but regardless, today we are judging them. Maybe this will be reassuring…

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A House of Prayer for All Nations | 13 April 25 | Ben Crelin | Palm Sunday 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Passage:Mark 11:11-21By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…

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I am just 20 years old, but I ask myself sometimes if I am going to live long - Khaid |#WithChude 12:58

2M ago12:58

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“I ask myself sometimes if I am going to live long… whenever God decides that I am going to die, I am going to die and I am cool with that.” This is a 19-year-old talking. It’s the Afrobeats star, Khaid - who was signed by content creator, Sidney Talker in 2022. For the first time ever, he speaks (even if with a lot of fear) about the gang war in h…

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Too Hot to Handle: The Surprising Link Between Climate Change & Your Sex Life 26:07

2M ago26:07

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How's your sex drive been? Do you ever feel like heat is literally killing the mood? Turns out, it’s not just in your head—extreme temperatures can actually impact your libido, energy levels, and even reproductive health! In this episode, we’re diving into how climate change is messing with our sex lives. Yep! You read that right. So, grab a cold d…

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The Shepherd Who Lays Down His Life | 6 April 25 | Pat Brittenden | IMAGES OF THE CROSS: Week 3 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Passage:John 10:11-18By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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“I couldn’t even pay rent as an actor, and I wanted to move abroad” — Chimezie Imo |#WithChude 15:08

2M ago15:08

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Everyone loves Chimezie Imo. A love cemented after Breath of Life and the AMVCA Trailblazer of 2024 prize that everyone was rooting for him for … after he wasn’t nominated for any of the prizes at all. But Chimezie tells me he doesn’t care about these accolades—he just wants to act and make money. He recalls how his first acting role as a child lef…

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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304 46:20

2M ago46:20

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The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…

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Russell Cowburn: physics, faith... and nanotechnology 44:50

2M ago44:50

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We’re excited to welcome Russell Cowburn, professor or experimental physics at the Cavendish Laboratory, serial entrepreneur, and a man of faith, newly appointed Canon Scientist at St Albans Cathedral. Russel’s journey to becoming a physicist started with a light bulb moment, quite literally. From his early interest in electronics to his education …

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The Power Of Nature On Your Psyche - A Personal Testament 27:15

2M ago27:15

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I know you've heard it before... "go touch some grass", "get outside", "smell the fresh air". Cliché, I know, BUT there really is something too it! In this episode, listen to Naomi come to a therapeutic realisation about nature and its incredible power to change your entire wellbeing. Been feeling, anxious, low, stressed, or stuck in an overthinkin…

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The Snake Lifted Up for Salvation | 30 March 25 | Ellie Wiener | IMAGES OF THE CROSS: Week 2 29:34

2M ago29:34

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Passage:John 3:14-18 & Numbers 21:4-9By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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"My Mother Had One Day to Live — I Cried, Prayed, and Watched Her Take Her Last Breath"- Stephanie |#WithChude 14:37

2M ago14:37

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One of the most powerful women in African media shares her story with me today. This is the woman who broke major Chibok stories, amplifying it to the world via CNN, and has since continued to give life to countless stories—including EndSARS and many more. But Stephanie Busari tells me her life hasn’t been all rosy. Yes, she has won every highly co…

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…

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The Psychological Turmoil Of Your 20’s 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Quote of the day: "In your 20’s you should travel the world, invest in stocks, not worry about money, find the love of your life, date around, stay single, move out, move abroad, live with your parents as long as you can, climb the corporate ladder, workout and eat right, eat junk while you still can, find life long friends, do things alone, be the…

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The Lamb Who Takes Away Sin | 23 March 25 | Andy Byers | IMAGES OF THE CROSS: Week 1 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Passage:John 1:29, 18:28 & 19:30-33By Holy Trinity Cambridge

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I quit as a pastor and thought I’d miss it—but I didn’t – Wale Adenuga |#WithChude 12:59

2M ago12:59

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The powerful, viral-before-the-internet praise song ‘Today’ came from a place of pain and hurt and tribulations - and the singer, Pastor Wale Adenuga tells me the story today. He is the singer of hits songs including - — Olowogbogboro with Nathaniel Bassey — You alone are worthy, Lord — Lord because of me And many others. He tells me how he learnt …

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Bonnie "Prince" Billy On Making Nashville Musical Magic, ep. 302 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing from and still living in Lexington, KY, in our Basic Folk conversation Will reflects on his journey from a young artist struggling to find his place in the music world to a seasoned musician who embrace…

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