Best Jude Hill Podcasts (2025)

We're back for part two of our Discover series on the less travelled, but adventure-rich state of South Australia. Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. This series is produced as a road trip through a lesser-known part of Australia filled with natura…

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God's Precious Love - Psalm 36 - A Selection of Psalms 2025 38:29

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God's love is the wellspring of life.By Andrew Hopper

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Alone Across Gola: Riding through the Rainforest with Adventurer Jude Kriwald 43:35

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“At home, mindfulness is an app, a tool to fight the noise. In the wild, peace and calm rule by default … Out in the open, my mind is released from the noise. It sways with the trees and flows with the rivers. It blows over snow tipped mountaintops and down into wide sunlit valleys expanding to fill its surroundings. The vistas are bigger, but ther…

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From Alzheimer's to Marathon Runner: A Journey of Resilience with Irene Pasternack 40:48

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Send us a text What happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes the catalyst for a complete life transformation? Meet Irene Pasternak, whose journey from an early Alzheimer's diagnosis to becoming a marathon runner reveals the extraordinary possibilities that emerge when we refuse to accept limitation. At 65, Irene received news that would stop mo…

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip: From Adelaide to the Edge of the Outback 46:39

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G’day and good onya! Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. Today we’re excited to share the first of two episodes exploring South Australia, a less-trodden state rich in adventure, wildlife and natural beauty. This two-part series is produced as a roa…

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God Is Our Deliverer - Psalm 35 - A Selection of Psalms 2025 38:24

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God rescues and takes pleasure in the wellbeing of His servants.By Andrew Hopper

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Inioluwa Olasebikan 46:47

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Inioluwa Olasebikan is an incredible young Nigeria woman who now calls Belfast home. At 18 years old Ini has overcome many challenges to become an impassioned advocate for ethnic minority communities on integration and education rights for young people seeking asylum. In this conversation she speaks candidly about what it’s like to arrive here as a…

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CONNECTION: Dreamtime Diving on the Great Barrier Reef 29:28

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The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world. Covering an area of 135,000 square miles, it is bigger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined. Lay it out across Europe and it would reach from London to Moscow, making it is the largest living structure in the world and the only one visible from outer space. Today, …

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Introducing “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant” 42:48

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Today, we are sharing an episode of Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the chart-topping and Webby Award-winning podcast from our friends at Nature on PBS. Back for a brand new season, Going Wild features some of the coolest champions of nature – like a former butterfly technician who saved an endangered species while incarcerated, and a marine ec…

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We Become What We Behold | Psalm 34:1-10 - A Selection of Psalms 2025 40:30

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God wants us to call out to Him in the darkness.By Andrew Hopper

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S3 Ep 10 What If I Just Ran? A Journey from Anxiety to Achievement with Beth Giles 35:09

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Send us a text What happens when anxiety meets opportunity? For Beth Giles, the pandemic's uncertainty sparked an unexpected journey into running that transformed both her physical and mental landscapes. This episode reveals how simple daily walks evolved into something profound when Beth asked herself, "What if I just ran?" Beth shares the raw, ho…

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Artist Carole Kane is a beautiful under the radar force for peace. Trained as a weaver, she has a hands-on, graceful approach when it comes to community peacemaking. As a young artist she felt moved by an appeal on the radio after the Omagh bombing, that was an ask for ideas on what to do with the carpet of flowers left in honour of the victims. In…

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IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph’s Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce 29:19

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Welcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the cascade mountains. We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsider…

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DISCOVER: The Place Where Land and Sea Meet at Victoria, B.C. 37:47

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In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Our Discover…

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Awe Over Creation - Psalm 33:1-9 - A Selection of Psalms 2025 43:24

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God’s greatness shines in his creation.By Andrew Hopper

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PATHWAYS: Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos 43:37

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamt…

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David Porter 44:52

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David Porter is someone whose passion for peace is a thread that runs throughout a career that has taken him right to the heart of church life. His own heart for reconciliation and his expression of that within various key roles gives him a lived vantage point from which to offer challenge and insight. He was Canon for Reconciliation at Coventy Cat…

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When Belfast youth worker Stephen Hughes organised a panel event on reconciliation for his young people he never imagined he’d have to reckon with an utterly personal moment of forgiveness. In Episode 3 Season 2 we're joined by the heart-on-sleeve Divis youth leader, who shares real personal moments of challenge during the darkest and lighter days …

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S3 Ep 9 When you run for St. Jude, every mile becomes a miracle with Jamie Southern Elliot 35:40

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Send us a text Jamie Elliott's journey from smoker to marathon runner begins at age 38 during her daughter's cancer treatment at St. Jude. What started as a way to quit cigarettes evolved into a powerful mission of philanthropy and personal achievement that spans over two decades. With remarkable candor, Jamie shares how she began running without t…

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ADVENTURE: From the Shadow of Denali Into the Thaw with Jon Waterman 37:37

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Today we are taking a journey to the arctic circle, in the far north of the American continent. This is a story about climbing, and surviving, one of the tallest mountains on Earth. It’s about paddling through the most remote national park in America, the Gates of the Arctic; and it’s about finding wonder and hope in places where that hope is nearl…

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The Reality of False Teaching - Jude 8-16 - The Struggle 38:35

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Message from Andrew Hopper on April 27, 2025By Andrew Hopper

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Davy Adams is someone who turned his life around 180; he was a paramilitary insider at the height of the conflict who went on to help make peace here and then travel to war torn parts of the globe as an impassioned peace advocate. Our conversation begins with honest reflection on why Davy joined the UDA and his great regret over that. He provides i…

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God's Judgment - Jude 1-7 - The Struggle 32:48

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False teaching leads to God's judgment.By Andrew Hopper

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What defines a home? Jazz singer Dana Masters, who hails from the deep south of America and has found her heart in Northern Ireland, joins us to unravel this profound question. Through Dana's lens, we explore the concept of home as a source of peace. Her story is beautifully woven with her family's legacy in the civil rights movement, offering a un…

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S3 Ep 8 50 States, 4 Marathons, and a Dream: Julie Marshall Wyngaert's Running Revolution 33:48

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Send us a text Julie Marshall Wyngaert's transformation from a middle school gym class dropout to an accomplished marathon runner will make you rethink what's possible in your own fitness journey. Once weighing over 200 pounds and armed with a doctor's note exempting her from running, Julie's perspective changed dramatically as her 50th birthday ap…

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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland 43:21

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In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …

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Come See a Man - John 4:7-30 - Mercy Hill 38:27

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Message from Andrew Hopper on April 13, 2025By Andrew Hopper

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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge 28:30

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This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…

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S3 Ep7 Trail Tales and Irish Adventures with Angela Ryan 50:48

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Send us a text What happens when winter threatens to derail your running routine? For Angela Ryan, the answer isn't retreating to a treadmill—it's strapping on skis and embracing the season head-on. In this captivating conversation, Angela shares her journey from casual childhood runner to adventure-seeking athlete who finds joy in movement across …

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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C. 14:39

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"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…

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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL) 37:48

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…

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S3 Ep 6 Karen's Ultra Marathon Story of Growth and Community 44:58

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Send us a text Karen's journey from a casual runner into the world of ultramarathons showcases resilience, determination, and the power of community. Her candid reflections on personal challenges, nutrition strategies, and future goals inspire everyone to embrace their own running adventures. • Karen began running reluctantly in high school but lat…

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker 38:57

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Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…

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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run 31:01

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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S3 Ep5 Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards' Inspiring Journey of Passion and Resilience as a Running Medical PT 57:59

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Send us a text Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards has transformed her passion for running into a career that helps others excel in the sport she loves. Join us as we uncover her unique journey from studying communications and art to becoming a leading expert in running medicine. Kate's story is a testament to the power of resilience, as she shares her experie…

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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil 43:15

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“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…

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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital 29:02

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As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …

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Red Bull: How To Be Superhuman 41:53

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Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and unforgiving, this grueling 1,700-mile ultra-cycling race put his mental strength, grit and resilience to the ultimate test through breathtaking but brutal landscapes – where a tiny detail, like a tiny screw, m…

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S3 Ep4 Couch to Coach Jen Rudin's Story of Passion and Perseverance 36:15

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Send us a text Jen Rudin embarked on her remarkable marathon journey at the age of 50, and she's here to share her story with us. From her early days of sports and acting in New York City to rediscovering her passion for running during the COVID pandemic, Jen's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Her transition from using the Couch to 5K pro…

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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño 38:09

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“Those are my heroes, those guys paved the way for me to be able to travel through this country, free, and they're almost superhuman to me.” - Erick Cedeño, Bicycle Nomad In 2013, Erick Cedeño, aka. Bicycle Nomad, came across an old photograph that changed his life. Taken in 1897, it showed 20 black soldiers riding bicycles across the American West…

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PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman 22:33

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…