Best Matt And Tracey Podcasts (2025)

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Politics Friday with Matt Doocey and Tracey McLellan: High Schools, Te Pati Māori and Natural gas 16:26

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John was joined by Matt Doocey and Tracey McLellan this week for Politics Friday. They discussed the situation with Shirley Boys High School, who have spent $800,000 to move their school away from the modern learning model. Is it fair that schools have to foot the bill for this? The decision has been made around punishment for Te Pati Māori, does t…

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John MacDonald: Wool carpet is great - but not everywhere 4:35

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I’m all for the push to have wool carpet used in government buildings but I think it’s a mistake putting it in state homes. Kāinga Ora has announced that, from next month, there will be woollen carpets in all new state homes. It’s also going to use wool if the carpet in existing homes needs replacing. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says Kāi…

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John MacDonald: People should have known about mentally-unwell gardener 5:58

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I’m not exactly sure where to start with this, because it is just so tragic and there is so much to it. I could start by ripping into the people who run Hillmorton Hospital, in Christchurch, for not doing more to try to prevent one of their patients murdering a woman at her home in Mt Pleasant – because I want to rip into them. I could start with t…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Te Pati Māori, housing intensification, sewage 8:44

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Labour's leader says Te Pati Māori should focus on the issues most New Zealanders care about. Parliament last week voted to hand down the harshest suspensions in history to three MPs over a haka performed during the Treaty Principles Bill vote. Labour's Willie Jackson and Adrian Rurawhe argued the punishments were too harsh, but also suggested the …

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FERTILITY FRAUD - My Mum's Fertility Doctor Is My Dad 1:03:11

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Eve Wiley is the product of fertility fraud… When her parents struggled to with infertility, they selected an anonymous sperm donor. However, it would be later revealed that their fertility doctor had been leaving the room, producing his own sperm sample and inseminating into Eve’s mother. Head to drinkag1.com/andyrowe to order now and get yourself…

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Reconstructing Faith and Belonging in Queer Community (feat. Pastor Ray Low) 1:00:29

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Today, Ray Low and I talk about welcoming diverse perspectives on the Bible. Pastor Ray graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and is currently serving in New York City as Director of Community Engagement and Spiritual Formation at Kaleidoscope, a local and multiethnic ministry that exists to bridge the …

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John MacDonald: The Govt needs some skin in the solar game 4:47

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How would you feel if the Government came out and said solar energy is the future and it was going to throw everything at it? Because that’s something I think it needs to seriously consider doing. For me, there would only be one fly in the ointment – I’ll get to that. But it’s not enough for me to say that the Government shouldn’t be ploughing mone…

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John MacDonald: We need to get real about housing intensification 5:06

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“A complete balls up”. How about that for what might be quote of the day? That’s how Christchurch city councillor Andrei Moore is describing the council’s handling of the housing intensification row. It’s a row that has been shut down for good by Housing and Resource Management Minister Chris Bishop, who has rejected Christchurch’s bid to have its …

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Worth the Fight - Colin Higginbottom 48:56

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On this Pentecost Sunday, Ps. Colin encourages us to depend on God's power. Tune into this powerful message that will explore this nature-changing event.By Awaken Church

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Maintaining the Miracle - Ps. Matt & Mikala Hubbard 44:40

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God can and will provide miracles, and it’s our job to steward and remain faithful. In this practical and powerful message, Ps. Matt and Mikala teach us to be able to maintain the miracles God provides.By Awaken Church

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Vision Builders // Eastlake - Ps. Mike Yeager 46:38

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Vision Builders is when preparation meets opportunity. We need to be attached to something bigger than ourselves and that is what Vision Builders is for. In this power-packed message, Ps. Mike encourages us to curb our comfort and to give our resources a purpose. Join us as we go from consumer to contributor.…

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Capturing Heaven’s Flow - Ps. Jurgen Matthesius 45:30

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God sits on a throne and beneath that throne is a river that flows and brings life. Heaven is a flow—it is either flowing to you or away from you. In this practical message, Ps. Jurgen teaches us how to capture heaven’s flow!By Awaken Church

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DNA Takeover // Balboa - Cindy Sheridan & Jon Soriano 36:50

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There is nothing more fruitful and fulfilling than serving in the house of God. In this practical message, Cindy and Jon teach us how to connect to purpose and community.By Awaken Church

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DNA Takeover // Bay Ho - Stephanie Thompson & Eli Kirsch 53:55

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There is nothing more fruitful and fulfilling than serving in the house of God. In this practical message, Stephanie and Eli teach us how to connect to purpose and community.By Awaken Church

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Now Entering Flow State - Paul Smit 28:21

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We are now entering into a flow state! In this practical message, Paul teaches us to re-dig the wells, so the living water of heaven flows freely in us and through us.By Awaken Church

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John MacDonald: The modern learning environment - pipedream turned nightmare 5:31

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Imagine a school having $800,000 in the bank. Imagine all the things a school could buy with that amount of money. This is a state school I’m talking about, not a Flash Harry private school that can put the call-out to the old boys and the old girls when it needs cash to do something. So a state school with $800,000 in the bank, and this state scho…

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John MacDonald: There's nothing special about supermarket specials 5:27

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I love this idea the Commerce Commission and the Grocery Commissioner have come up with, of supermarkets giving us everyday low prices instead of the ever-changing, so-called “special prices”. The supermarket specials that really brass me off are the ones where you might see meat in one of the fridges, and they’ll have a sign showing the price per …

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Heirs - Ps. Katy Yeager 33:53

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In this practical message, Ps. Katy breaks down what it means to be heirs with Christ and how it shapes our decisions, worldview, and posture. Let this message call you into the fullness of a life lived for Christ, and a life of surrender and abundance!By Awaken Church

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Don’t Stop Believing - Ps. Becky Heinrichs 32:46

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When we face challenges, delays, or disappointment can we still believe In the goodness and faithfulness of God? Can we trust His timing? Be encouraged today to keep trusting and believing, and you shall reap if you do not lose heart.By Awaken Church

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Mammon Masters - Ps. Jurgen Matthesius 40:21

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The Bible warns us explicitly against being subjugated by the spirit of mammon. It tells us we should not become its servant or slave. Jesus spoke more than half of his parables on money. God wants you to have money, He doesn’t want money to have you!By Awaken Church

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Embracing the Unseen - Ps. Tracey Armstrong 23:47

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Sometimes we allow circumstance to devalue us, but isn't our value greater? We are worth more than the birds of the air. In this encouraging message, Ps. Tracey gives us value for our next season.By Awaken Church

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on capping rates increases, the potential for passenger rail in Canterbury, selling Lichfield Street car park 10:17

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Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John MacDonald this morning for their regular catch up. In the wake of Raf Manji’s comments about capping rate increases, how does the Mayor feel about its achievability? ECAN is making a case for a passenger rail in Canterbury – is it a good move? And is selling off Lichfield Street car park a wise decision? L…

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John MacDonald: Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition's okay, but... 5:56

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I am really torn. Because when it comes to facial recognition technology, I’ve always been of the view that if you’re not doing anything wrong, there’s nothing to worry about. But, at the risk of sounding like I’m going a bit “civil liberties” on it, I’m starting to change my tune a bit. Which I’ll admit is a bit weird considering the Privacy Commi…

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What Does Hope Look Like Right Now? (feat. Nia. Chiaramonte) 56:31

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Today, Nia Chiatamonte is back on Found Family to talk about her new memoir, I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening. Nia Chiaramonte (she/her), with her wife Katie J. Chiaramonte, is the co-founder of Love in the Face and co-author of Embracing Queer Family. Nia and Katie work to support other transgender a…

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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of recovery in the region, WorkSafe changes 12:38

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Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterbury, joined John MacDonald to give a quarterly update. Are we seeing signs of recovery in Canterbury? What would a commuter train mean for the city business scene? And will the Government’s new approach to WorkSafe make a difference for local businesses and how they operate? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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John MacDonald: The dangers of tinkering with Health and Safety 5:39

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If there’s anyone who shouldn't be told they can wind things back on the health and safety front, it’s a New Zealander. Because generally, we are absolute shockers when it comes to this sort of thing and our health and safety laws are the only thing standing between our “she’ll be right” attitude and misery and tragedy. Especially when you consider…

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Vision Builders // El Cajon - Ps. Leanne Matthesius 49:18

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In order for our financial world to prosper, we must first live with a Kingdom vision. In this insightful message, Ps. Leanne helps us to see that a Kingdom vision and financial responsibility go hand-in-hand.By Awaken Church

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Vision Builders // San Marcos - Ps. Matt Hubbard 23:47

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We often get tight around money; but, here at Awaken, we encourage people to find the freedom in prospering and living God’s way. Tune into this powerful message from Ps. Matt as he shares around Vision Builders.By Awaken Church

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The House That Transforms - Ps. Matt Tuggle 30:22

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We must honor God with our first and best— trusting Him for supernatural provision. In this power-packed message, Ps. Matt calls us to give with faith, knowing that where our treasure is, our heart follows—and God is faithful to overflow every area of our lives.By Awaken Church

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When Pain Bears Fruit - Ps. Melissa Higginbottom 39:56

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Your greatest place of pain can become your greatest place of fruitfulness! Walking through the story of Joseph, Ps. Melissa gives us tools to get through the most trying times and come out healed, whole, and ready to serve others.By Awaken Church

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God Responds When We Run - Ps. Ashley Matthesius 42:05

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Throughout the Bible, we see that God is not a God who sits back and remains distant from His people, but that he is actively seeking them. God is a God who looks for ways to get involved, not one who looks for ways to stay away.By Awaken Church

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Vision Builders // Balboa - Ps. Jon Heinrichs 19:34

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Giving and sacrificing isn’t only about money, it’s about the miracles that will be birthed out of our lives. In this incredible message, Ps. Jon awakens us to a God that is all powerful.By Awaken Church

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The Transformation Process - Ps. Colin Higginbottom 42:18

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The beautiful thing about our church is that people come in one way, and then they leave a different way. This is true transformation—and it’s what our God does. In this power-packed message, Ps. Colin lays out the keys to transformation. We are made for more, but what’s the process to getting there?…

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Vision Builders Interview - Ps. Marco Contreras & Ps. Jurgen Matthesius 19:55

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It’s been nearly 20 years of Awaken Church, and God has done exceedingly more! It all started with Vision Builders—taking territory and transforming lives. Tune into this message as Ps. Marco interviews Ps. Jurgen on the journey of our beautiful church.By Awaken Church

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Politics Friday: Duncan Webb and Hamish Campbell talk truancy, students, RMA proposals 18:43

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Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National’s Hamish Campbell and Labour’s Duncan Webb to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week. The Government will soon be issuing fines to parents of repeatedly absent students – will this work? Is it a new idea? Campbell almost manages to explain the RMA changes in one sentence, but w…

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John MacDonald: Finger-wagging won't get more kids going to school 4:57

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I can’t find an exact figure but from what I have seen online, I’m pretty confident in saying that there are hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid fines in New Zealand, and that figure is about to rise even further. Because the Government is dreaming if it thinks people fined for not sending their kids to school are going to suddenly start send…

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Pick Up Your Sword - Ps. Theresa Mack 39:16

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Many of us are currently in a season of building—building a family, building a business, building a ministry, etc. See how the word of God acts as our greatest weapon to defend and protect us as we are in a building season. Just as he did for the Jews in the Old Testament, our God will fight for us and He uses His word to do so!…

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The Sword is Yours - Ps. Caleb Burchell 36:36

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All we do is win in the Kingdom of God. God math equates to winning with God, because as Ps. Caleb exclaims, "In all things, God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose." The sword is ours!By Awaken Church

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Fantastic Voyage {Into Breakthrough} - Ps. Alex Greenberg 44:17

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We are all in the search for the miraculous. But that search brings us on a journey into ourselves, to discover true intimacy with God and renewed identity in Christ. Only when we learn to hear God’s voice can we fully step into the realities of heaven on earth.By Awaken Church

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Memorial Day: Remember & Honor - Dave Roever 39:34

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As a Vietnam War veteran, Dave suffered a life-changing injury that left him severely disfigured. Instead of letting this tragedy define him, he overcame the circumstance with faith. Tune into this Memorial Day message from Dave that will inspire you!By Awaken Church

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Sons Not Servants - Ps. Mike Yeager 42:38

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God is not looking for an army of task-doers to fulfill His purposes in the Earth. He is building a family of sons and daughters that bear His likeness. In this powerful message, Ps. Mike unpacks a very powerful prayer that Jesus, the perfect son, prays to His Father.By Awaken Church

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John MacDonald: All councils should learn from ECAN's open mind on rail 5:32

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I hope Environment Canterbury isn’t bothering listening to Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey. He’s not impressed that the regional council is going to spend money doing a business case for a rail passenger service between Rangiora, Christchurch, and Rolleston. Matt Doocey says it’s nothing more than a pie-in-the-sky idea and, given we’re in a cost-of-livi…

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John MacDonald: Sometimes a ban isn't the answer 5:07

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It would be very easy for me to say that the organisers of those ridiculous Run it Straight combat sport events have blood on their hands after the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite. And I would be saying that if Ryan had been involved in an official event. The thing is, he wasn’t. That’s not stopping other people from piling in though…

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James Meager: Minister for the South Island on his portfolio, budget for Canterbury, Hipkins' comments 33:23

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James Meager is responding to Chris Hipkins’ comments about the Minister for the South Island role. The Labour Leader called the position a “PR job”, saying there would be no need for Meager’s role if the Government was actually prioritising the South Island. Hipkins says Meager's not doing anything because he has no budget or decision-making abili…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Winston Peters ruling out Labour, KiwiSaver changes, Minister for the South Island 8:22

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Labour's yet to rule potential coalition partners in or out. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is refusing to work with Chris Hipkins next election, but has not entirely ruled Labour out. On social media, Peters posted a Government of Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Māori would be a "circus" and a "radical woke show". Hipkins told John MacDon…

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John MacDonald: Have we lost the retail crime battle? 5:01

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“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” That’s the message cops have been given about shoplifting. And the powers-that-be can say as much as they like about their memo to staff about only bothering with shoplifting worth more than $500 not being worded as well as it could have been, but the message is very clear. You steal stuff worth less than $500 and you…

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John MacDonald: The community work sanction is an opportunity 6:10

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The Government is describing the 20 hours unpaid community work that people on the Jobseeker benefit will be made to do from today if they don’t follow the rules, as a penalty. And there’ll be no shortage of people cheering on from the sidelines, who will also be seeing it as a penalty. I think it’s great too. But not for the obvious reasons. The O…

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Gravity: The Pull of Honor - Ps. Matt Tuggle 33:36

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In a world that treats everything lightly, Ps. Matt calls us back to the spiritual weight of honor in gravity: The Pull of Honor. Discover how honoring God, others, and yourself aligns us with Heaven’s culture, stabilizes our lives, and invites divine favor. This powerful message challenges us to live with substance, reverence, and intentionality i…

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COFFIN CONFESSOR AGAIN 57:29

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Bill Edgar, known as the Coffin Confessor, shares his unique experiences of crashing funerals and delivering messages from the deceased. He discusses the evolution of his career, personal reflections on death, and the emotional weight of his role. Bill also touches on his past, including his struggles and confrontations with the church regarding ab…

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Incubating Permanence: From Egypt to Promise & Sustaining Everything In-Between - Ps. Kenny Robbins 44:18

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Ps. Kenny reflects on the Biblical journey on the Israelites from Egypt to the promise land and how this journey reflects in our own lives.By Awaken Church