Best Simon Nichols Podcasts (2025)

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Cam Jones on his U23 misadventures in Europe and growing up in New Zealand 1:18:16

2d ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Cam Jones has had a pretty memorable 2025 season, rocketing from Grand Prix wild card to winner of Unbound. And yet, that dramatic turn of events pales in comparison to his 2022 season. For his final year as a U23, Cam planned to race every World Cup in the hope that it might secure him a team for the start of his Elite career. After a promising st…

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"Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill + "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu + "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez 24:23

1d ago24:23

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This episode features "Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu (©2025 by Angela Liu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez (©2025 by Pedro Iniguez) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Discovering the path to honor, by Ghuan Featherstone 31:28

5d ago31:28

31:28

Ghuan Featherstone is determined to go his own way – to live with courage, kindness, and faith in justice. To be a cowboy. But growing up in a neighborhood rife with gang violence, the forces marshaled against him feel beyond his control. After visiting a little-known horse stable in South Central LA, Ghuan discovers a path to honor on the back of …

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Robin Gemperle on winning the Tour Divide in under 12 days 1:24:21

7d ago1:24:21

1:24:21

Robin Gemperle defied all previous Tour Divide records earlier this year when he finished the notorious 2,700-mile race in less than 12 days, more than 300 miles ahead of second place. Formerly a junior member of the Scott-SRAM cross country team, he felt that there was untapped potential in maximising how fast the route could be ridden, not just h…

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Jashy - 100 Yards 1:12:40

11d ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Jonathan Ash has rapidly made his way up the Backyard Ultra ranks since his 57 yard performance at Reds Last year. At Dead Cow Gully recently Jashy lined up alongside the worlds best and put on an incredible show, breaking 100 yards for the first time.By Patto

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Let your body be the guide, by Andrea Gibson 37:49

11d ago37:49

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What do you do when your own body feels like the enemy? Spoken word artist and activist Andrea Gibson (You Better Be Lightning) spends years struggling with chronic illness, feeling as if their body is at odds with their anxious mind. It’s only when they learn to surrender control and embrace their physical sensations that they allow their body to …

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Kate Courtney on tackling Leadville and her first season as a privateer 45:25

12d ago45:25

45:25

Kate Courtney returns to the show the day after completing the Leadville Stage Race. Just a few months ago, it was barely on her radar, but after a broken wrist took her out of the World Cup circuit, she decided to look for a new way to challenge herself before the season starts up again at the end of August. In a couple of weeks, she’ll be lining …

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From on the Field to Behind the Microphone: Simone Roberts's Story | Sports and SHEnanigans 7/28 26:11

13d ago26:11

26:11

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Simone Roberts discussing how she got into women's sports, competing, shifting into journalism, telling the stories of women and more! — Join us for the fourth annual Tacos and Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 18! Register your team here: givebutter.com/kcsngolf — We are living in the Good Ole Days (celebrate ac…

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Wake Up, Church! 40:05

13d ago40:05

40:05

In this stirring episode of the Elim Leaders Podcast, host Mark Pugh sat down with James Aladiran, founder of Prayer Storm, to explore the spiritual urgency facing the UK today. James shares a prophetic call to arms for the Church - a call to awaken, contend, and reclaim the spiritual airways over Britain. Discover more about Prayer Storm at prayer…

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"The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese + "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen 1:00:42

16d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

This episode features "The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese (©2025 by Kevin Varghese) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen (©2025 by Anne Mai Yee Jansen) read by Gabrielle de Cuir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Stay open to find belonging, by Tami Simon 35:10

19d ago35:10

35:10

Tami Simon, founder of the spiritual wisdom publishing house Sounds True, goes through much of her life feeling like an alien. Often misunderstood, Tami yearns to discover where she fits in. In today’s episode, she shares the story of how an otherworldly experience teaches her that she can tune into the frequency of finding belonging. Each episode …

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Cécile Lejeune on her steep gravel learning curve and medically retiring from sports in college 1:47:40

20d ago1:47:40

1:47:40

Cécile Lejeune started racing triathlons in her native France at 12 years old and quickly began picking up national titles. After gaining the attention of international recruiters, she moved to the US to race track in college. Soon, however, a chronic series of stress fractures took her out of competition and forced her into early retirement. Now, …

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Creative potential is everywhere, by Jon Foreman 35:23

25d ago35:23

35:23

Jon Foreman is a land artist who uses the raw materials of the environment to create breathtaking ephemeral pieces. His ability to see creative potential all around him is his superpower, but when his life presents him with the unexpected, he has to become more narrowly focused on his responsibilities. In today’s episode, Jon tells the story of how…

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Simon McLean 1:40:21

27d ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Simon had a huge 2024 running Backyard Ultra's. He qualified for team New Zealand with a 51 yard performance at Kings and he backed up at the Sat Champs for his national team with 65 yards. Simon grabbed the bull by the horns at Dead Cow Gully where he ran an incredible 90 yards which qualifies him for the Individual BYU World Championship at Bigs …

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Generosity starts now: why leaders must break the silence on money 34:12

27d ago34:12

34:12

In this episode of the Elim Leaders Podcast, Elim’s General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, tackles one of the most difficult and least talked about topics in church life - money. Joined by Elim minister, fundraiser and author Wendy Pawsey, this timely conversation confronts the awkwardness leaders often feel when teaching on generosity, tithing, and fi…

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Annika Langvad on coming out of retirement after having a baby 32:05

28d ago32:05

32:05

With six mountain bike world championships, a Leadville win, six World Cups, and six Cape Epic victories under her belt, Annika Langvad is one of the most decorated off road cyclists of all time. But shortly after yet another career triumph in 2019 when she pivoted to road racing and placed second at the Strade Bianche, she decided it was time to r…

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"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy + "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy (©2025 by Benjamin Percy) read by Mirron Willis, and "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester (©2025 by Kristi DeMeester) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Women's Sports Weekly co-hosts Carolyn & Danielle discuss the importance of women's sports coverage | Sports and SHEnanigans 7/8 39:41

1M ago39:41

39:41

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Women's Sports Weekly podcast co-hosts Carolyn & Danielle to discuss their start in podcasting, the importance of women's voices covering women's sports, and more! — Join us for the fourth annual Tacos and Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 18! Register your team here: givebutter.com/kcsngolf — We are living in th…

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What kindness means to us 10:18

1M ago10:18

10:18

At a time when it feels like the world needs kindness more than ever, Rohan and the Meditative Story team share a unique, immersive exploration of the ways kindness can show up in all of our lives, featuring contributions from the Meditative Story community. This purposefully crafted pause from the rigors of daily life is an invitation to cultivate…

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How the prophetic can enhance church leadership - with Rachel Hickson 53:39

1M ago53:39

53:39

Ever wonder how the prophetic can enhance church leadership? In this new Elim Leaders Podcast episode, Rachel Hickson discusses just that! Join Mark Pugh and Rachel Hickson as they explore integrating the prophetic into pastoral care, preaching, and more. Discover insights on hearing God's voice and its impact on ministry. Listen in and transform y…

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ELS2025 APEST Session - Apostolic - Sarah Whittleston and Lloyd Cheshire 50:29

1M ago50:29

50:29

Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…

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Phil Gore - 119 Yards World Record 1:22:24

1M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Phil Gore broke the Backyard Ultra world record at Dead Cow Gully by running 102 yards with Sam Harvey as the assist in 2023. Just over a week ago Dead Cow Gully was back with an amazing field of runners and Phil once again showed how good he is by running an absolutely incredible race, setting a new Backyard Ultra World Record of 119 yards.…

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There’s nobody like you, by Eddie Huang 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

In 2009, Eddie Huang, author of the acclaimed memoir Fresh Off the Boat, opens Baohaus, his first Taiwanese restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s a wild, chaotic gamble that exemplifies Eddie’s spirit. But as the restaurant’s success grows, Eddie is faced with the challenge of either sticking to his principles or living someone else’s dre…

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Oregon Trail stage 5 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Dylan Stucki and Nichole Baker 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

Payson and Sarah made it back to Bend. They may be a bit more haggard than they were at the beginning of the race, but that hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm. They sit down to talk about how the final stage played out, including all the tactics that went into the series overall standings. Then, they bring in Sarah’s husband Dylan to talk about his w…

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Oregon Trail stage 4 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Payson and Sarah had two very different experiences on day four of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder. They recap their respective miseries and triumphs on this second-to-last day, discuss how things are shaping up in the overall standings, and talk about the literal run-in with wildlife that left the racers shaken. They also talk about Dylan’s victor…

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Oregon Trail stage 3 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Skyler Taylor 29:05

1M ago29:05

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Stage 3 saw the riders heading out for an enduro day that turned out to be very heavy on the climbing. Skyler Taylor, who won the men’s stage, joins Payson and Sarah to talk about how he managed to reel in Cam Jones who has so far dominated the race with his power and descending skills. He also talks about deciding to leave his full-time job to foc…

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Oregon Trail stage 2 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Cécile Lejeune 47:16

1M ago47:16

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After the punishing 94.7 miles of stage two, Payson and Sarah sit down with Cécile Lejeune, who is currently duking it out for first place in the overall despite having raced fewer than 10 gravel races in her entire career. They recap the day, which included multiple crashes, plenty of interpersonal drama, and a few good samaritans. They also talk …

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Oregon Trail stage 1 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

As the dust settles on stage one of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Payson and Sarah sit down to talk about the punishing 80 miles from Bend to Gilchrist. They discuss how things played out in the men’s and women’s fields, how Sarah’s new haircut might have taken her out of contention, Evel Knievel’s leap across the Snake River, and her husband Dy…

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Letting go of the need to do it all, by Meredith Goldstein 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Meredith Goldstein writes the wildly popular Love Letters column in the Boston Globe, but for much of her life, she’s viewed romantic relationships as a trap. Meredith grows up seeing the limitations of her mom’s insular life, and knows she wants more for herself. It’s only when the pandemic forces her to slow down that she realizes the beauty in g…

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Ride With Pace: Sarah Sturm and Taylor Lideen at Unbound 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

In this final episode on this year’s Unbound, we’re bringing you two interviews that Payson recorded while on the ground in Emporia. The first took place with Sarah Sturm the night before the race in which she discusses the limitations of team tactics in the women’s field. Her husband Dylan Stucki and mechanic Anna Greetis also chime in to talk abo…

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"Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi + "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

This episode features "Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi (©2025 by Daniel Oluremi) and "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek (©2025 by Ben Peek), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Missouri Softball Player Kayley Lenger is a STAR On and Off the Field! | Sports and SHEnanigans 6/17 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Missouri softball player and former Liberty North standout Kayley Lenger discussing her journey in playing sports, the support for women's sports growing, playing collegiate softball and more! — Join us for the fourth annual Tacos and Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 18! Register your team here: givebutter.com/k…

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Experiencing the world through my senses, by Fred Minnick 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

When Fred Minnick returns from his military service as a photographer documenting the war in Iraq, he finds himself haunted by what he saw through the lens of his camera. Trauma, as a result of the battlefield and his childhood, holds a grip on him until a bag of barbecue potato chips unlocks something in his brain. An untapped talent — he was born…

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Tim Walsh - Dead Cow 2025 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Dead Cow Gully (Masters) is kicking off this weekend showcasing some of the best Backyard Ultra runners in the world. Race Mastermind and Director Tim Walsh came on to talk all things backyards and Dead Cow.By Patto

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Ride With Pace: Rosa Klöser the day after Unbound 38:27

2M ago38:27

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Going into Unbound this year as the defending champion, Rosa Klöser knew she was a marked woman. What she didn’t expect was that the usual crashes and chaos of gravel’s biggest event would start as soon as the first handful of miles. After a fall, a flat, and a wrong turn in the finish shoot, Rosa managed to walk away with fourth place. She caught …

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KC Current Assistant Coach Freya Coombe Uses Her EXPERIENCE to Help Women Athletes! | Sports and SHEnanigans 6/14 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Kansas City Current assistant coach Freya Coombe discussing her journey coaching soccer in America, what she's learned along the way, how she ended up in Kansas City, what makes the Current a special team and more! — Join us for the fourth annual Tacos and Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 18! Register your team …

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UMKC Head Coach Jess Smith INSPIRES Women's Soccer Players and More! | Sports and SHEnanigans 6/13 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by the head coach of the UMKC women's soccer team Jess Smith discussing her journey in coaching, how playing helped her, coaching in Kansas City and more! — Join us for the fourth annual Tacos and Bourbon Golf Tournament on Aug. 18! Register your team here: givebutter.com/kcsngolf — We are living in the Good Ole D…

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"Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen + "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod 42:37

2M ago42:37

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This episode features "Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen (©2025 by V.H. Chen) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod (©2025 by Lindz McLeod) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Standing in my own truth, by Moj Mahdara 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

No boys. No dresses. As a teen, Moj Mahdara, founder of the fashion media company Beautycon, knows she’s different. And growing up in a traditional Iranian household, she struggles to reveal her own true identity. When two long-term houseguests descend — her grandmothers — Moj is shocked to learn that each woman has a surprising story of identity o…

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Unbound recap part II with Karo Migoń and key takeaways 1:30:09

2M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

In the second part of our Unbound recap, Payson chats with Karo Migón about her dominant win. After initiating an early breakaway with two other riders, she went solo with nearly 50 miles to go, finishing all on her own despite having a slow rear puncture. Her ride is even more impressive considering that last year was her first gravel season and s…

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Unbound recap part I with Cam Jones 56:30

2M ago56:30

56:30

In the first half of our Unbound recap, Payson sits down with men's 200 winner Cam Jones to talk about his stunning breakaway with TudorPro rider Simon Pellaud that stuck from mile 50 all the way through to a massive course record. Cam went into the race hoping to earn a wild card slot in the Grand Prix and left the race as a favorite for the serie…

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Show up for yourself to show up for others, by Jefferson Fisher 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Lawyer and master communicator Jefferson Fisher loves taking care of other people. You can feel this in the supportive videos he posts on his wildly popular social media channels. Again and again he puts the wants and needs of others ahead of his own. In his story this week, Jefferson discovers the power of showing up for himself, and when he does,…

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KC Current 2 player Avani Brandt Explains Her Journey in Soccer! | Sports and SHEnanigans 6/2 20:58

2M ago20:58

20:58

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by KC Current 2 player Avani Brandt discussing who her inspirations in soccer are, her journey to playing collegiately, playing professionally for KC Current 2, playing in The Soccer Tournament and more! — We are living in the Good Ole Days (celebrate accordingly!) https://shopkcsn.com/ — The best Kansas City spor…

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ELS2025 APEST Session - Teaching - Mike Nicholls & Shiv Rapley 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…

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ELS2025 APEST Session - Shepherding - Glen Podd & Beryl Glass 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…

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ELS2025 APEST Session - Prophetic - Craig Lawrenson & Simon Foster 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…

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ELS2025 APEST Session - Evangelistic - Keeth Bandara & Sarah Weaver 52:23

2M ago52:23

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Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church. You’ll he…

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Unbound preview with Dylan Johnson 1:22:41

2M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

It’s Unbound week and Payson sat down with fellow sidelined-by-injury Grand Prix rider Dylan Johnson to set the scene and make some predictions. They talk about how last year’s race played out, what the weather is shaping up to be like and how it could impact the race, and why they think the team tactics will be completely different this year. They…

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Elim Leaders Summit Opening Session - Mark Pugh 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Join us for the Elim Leaders Summit opening session, which sets the scene of our 'Equip The Saints' theme. Watch Elim's General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, unpack how you can find your place in the five-fold ministries.Over three days, we will look into how apostolic vision, prophetic insight, evangelistic passion, pastoral care, and teaching wisdom…

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Barry Thomas 1:25:53

2M ago1:25:53

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Nearly everyone who has run an ultra in Victoria would have met Barry in his sports beer marquee at some point. In the last couple of years Barry has really taken an interest in running Backyards himself and his results are impressive. Just recently at 2 Rivers Backyard Ultra Barry ran 31 yards, which at 62 years old is the most yards ever complete…

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