Best Michael Hannon Podcasts (2025)

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Water scarcity: a growing problem 1:02:03

2d ago1:02:03

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The UK isn't exactly famous for its dry, sunny weather – and yet, water scarcity is an increasingly widespread and urgent problem. Why? And what are the implications – environmental, economic, and cultural? Jen and Matt explore causes and impacts of water scarcity, with Laura Major, Research Fellow and anthropologist and the Department of Civil and…

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Photographer Tom Sheehan on Oasis, Weller, Springsteen and more. 44:22

4d ago44:22

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Tom Sheehan was born in Camberwell, South London. He was an in-house photographer for CBS Records in the 70s, and went on to be the chief photographer for Melody Maker. He enjoyed long-term working relationships with the likes of REM, The Cure, Manic Street Preachers, and Oasis, the subject of a new book of Tom’s work entitled “Roll With It: Oasis …

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Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom?

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[Matt 18:1-6] Jesus answers the question of who is the greatest by showing His disciples a child and launching into an object lesson about humility and love of the brethren. If you see yourself as a needy child before God your Heavenly Father, you will pray to seek His provision, help, salvation. If you love the Lord, you will love His children.…

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Hope in the New Testament 2: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

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[Matt 5:3-12] Jesus’ sermon on the Mount is the single greatest exposition of the Christian life. The Beatitudes are eight characteristics of being a true disciple of Jesus. Hope is not just a noun but a verb, we must exercise that hope in God’s promises. We must feed and water our Christian hope for it to grow strong and bear fruit. The poor in sp…

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Community benefit funds: how can we enhance their impact? 56:03

17d ago56:03

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What is good practice for setting up and operating community benefit funds? And how do we make sure communities really do properly benefit from renewable energy (and other) projects? In this episode, Fraser gets the low-down from Matt and Jen on a new framework from the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities that explores exactly these q…

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Piers of the Church: Mothers Like Lois & Eunice

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[2 Tim 1:5, 3:15] Timothy’s mother and grandmother had a significant influence on him and regard for sacred scripture. The expression of their sincere faith was to teach Timothy the scriptures, which lead to salvation through faith alone in Jesus. They allowed the scriptures, the word of God, to do its work by His power. Mothers like Timothy's are …

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PUP Episode 166: RPG Love, May 2025 53:12

27d ago53:12

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 53:11 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month we chat about Avowed, Thronglets, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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The New Testament Pattern for Appointing Leaders

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There are many examples throughout the New Testament of leaders being appointed to meet a need by the consensus of the body with the agreement of other elders. Considering adding another elder at the request of our current elders because they need his hep, just like Paul needed Timothy.

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Climate change adaptation: a primer 58:54

1M ago58:54

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Matt and Jen are joined by researcher Dr Emma Yule for a comprehensive primer on climate change adaptation. What is it, and how does it interact with mitigation? What could adaptation look like in practical terms? How do we measure success? What are some of the challenges to effective adaptation – and what kind of benefits could arise from it? But …

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Nels Cline (Wilco) 53:58

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Nels Cline was born in California in January 1956. He started played guitar at the age of 12 and his early career is fairly jazz-based, before stretching into other directions. He has played guitar for Wilco, one of my favourite bands in the world, since 2004. He has a new solo album out on Blue Note Records entitled “Consentrik Quartet”, featuring…

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Sober & Alert to Your Predator

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[1 Peter 5:8-9] We ought to be sober and alert, focused on the unseen spiritual realm with an awareness of our adversary who is seeking our destruction, resisting him through steadfast faith in Christ.

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Resurrection Glory

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Jesus' resurrection is full of glory, and we as His disciples will likewise be glorified with Him.

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Humble Yourself Under the Mighty Hand of God

2M ago

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[1 Peter 5:6-7] Every day conscious placing of ourselves under God’s will, strength and timing through prayer is the means to contentment. Humility is the posture that glorifies Him as an acknowledgement of where true power comes from to work in the hearts and lives of people (including us!) and assurance that it will be the Lord building the house…

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PUP Episode 165: RPG Love, April 2025 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 54:35 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month on PUP RPG Love we chat about Avowed, Destiny 2, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii. There were some good RPG announcements in the Switch 2 announcement stream…

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God Opposes the Proud but Gives Grace to the Humble

2M ago

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[1 Peter 5:5] There are clear biblical examples of God opposing the proud actively and immediately (i.e. Haman, Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, Herod, etc.), but some where they continue on in their wickedness seemingly without consequence in this life! God still opposes them, and their judgement is coming. Does this apply also to believers? Yes-the threa…

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Local authorities, community energy and a just transition 53:37

2M ago53:37

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How can local authorities collaborate with community energy groups to deliver a just transition? To explore this question, Fraser and Jen – making their co-hosting debut – are joined by Ellie Radcliffe, Project Manager at Carbon Co-op, and Charlotte Norton, Associate Director at The Carbon Trust. The conversation focuses on the Innovate UK-funded N…

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The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks: FULL EVENT RECORDING 1:36:45

2M ago1:36:45

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This is a full recording of the event "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE). The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Under-Secretary of State at the UK government Department for…

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Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) 43:58

2M ago43:58

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Wolfgang Flür was born in Frankfurt in 1947 but moved to Düsseldorf in the early ‘50s, which has been home ever since. As a young man he played in the band The Sprits Of Sound, and studied to be an architect, hoping to get into interior design. Wolfgang joined Kraftwerk in 1973 and plays on one of the most remarkable album runs in pop music history…

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The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Matt and Fraser discuss some of the highlights from our event at Strathclyde Business School, "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE). The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Unde…

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Clothe Yourselves With Humility Toward One Another

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[1 Peter 5:5] Just like fathers are responsible to lead their family with God-given authority, elders are tasked with a similar rule over the church. Be intentionally regarding one another with humility. Selfishness &, empty conceit will choke out humility, but the grace of humility will be a shining light to those who see it.…

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Elders: Receive the Unfading Crown of Glory

3M ago

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[1 Peter 5:4] Elders are servants of the chief shepherd, no authority in themselves, and consequently are rewarded by Him for faithful service. When are they rewarded? Not primarily now but at Christ’s return-when He, the Chief Shepherd, appears. Do you love His appearing? Are you looking for this day of His return with eager anticipation and watch…

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Wendy James (Transvision Vamp) 37:42

3M ago37:42

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Wendy James is tied up with some of my earlier memories of music. She fronted the band Transvision Vamp, who were hard to ignore in the late 80s. Songs like “I Want Your Love” and “Baby I Don’t Care” were pretty big hits over here. Transvision Vamp split in the early 90s and since then Wendy has persuaded various solo projects. Interestingly her fi…

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Elders: Not for Sordid Gain But Eager Examples

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[1 Peter 5:1-3] Peter exhorts elders to avoid three wrong ways and instead pursue their right counterparts. Like Jesus and his apostles, Elders should serve the body as eager examples, not lording their authority over the flock of God or working for money first and foremost.

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PUP Episode 164: RPG Love, March 2025 1:01:08

3M ago1:01:08

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 1:01:07 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month we chat about Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance, Avowed, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Destiny 2, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Fable delayed to 2026…

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Elders: Shepherd Willingly According to God

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[1 Peter 5:2] Do you appreciate that you have qualified men as shepherds to watch for your souls, or have you bought into the lie that your walk with Jesus is just between you and God? The church is not communism, rather more like family dynamics with fathers as leaders in the home for their good. Elders are to exercise the oversight like God, the …

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Arup's Tom Butterworth 51:39

3M ago51:39

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We're all familiar with the concept of Net Zero – but what about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? Joining Matt and Jen to explain BNG and its implications is Tom Butterworth, Nature Lead at ARUP for the UK, India, the Middle East and Africa. Onward links: Episode 74 with nature writer and journalist Kate Bradbury: how can our gardens protect the enviro…

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P.P. Arnold 39:11

3M ago39:11

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Pat Arnold has had quite a life. Born in 1946 she grew up in LA, and was in an abusive marriage with two kids while still a teenager. In 1965 she got a chance to audition for Ike and Tina Turner’s band as an “Ikette”. She got the gig and left her children in the care of her parents. This eventually took her to London where she fell into the orbit o…

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Elders: Shepherd the Flock of God

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[1 Peter 5:2] Leaders as shepherds is a theme in the Old Testament prophets. God condemns them when they feed themselves instead of the flock and promises to be their good shepherd, ultimately sending them good shepherds after His own heart who will care for them, feeding the sheep on knowledge and understanding. This word is fulfilled in Jesus and…

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Mike Marino's amazing transformation of Sebastian Stan's in "A Different Man" 34:02

3M ago34:02

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Make-Up Artist magazine speaks with 3X Oscar nominee, Mike Marino, the Makeup Designer for "A Different Man" about his process for achieving ultra realism in transforming Sebastian Stan.By Make-Up Artist magazine

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Elders: Shepherds & Overseers

3M ago

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[1 Pet 5:1-2] Leaders do not make the church, which is a gathering of spirit-indwelt believers. Elders are not for the church's being but for it's well-being, urgent but not essential. Elder (office) is a shepherd & overseer (role-what they do).

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Wicked Makeup & Hair Designer, Frances Hannon 33:04

4M ago33:04

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Oscar and BAFTA nominee, Frances Hannon talked with us about heading the massive motion picture, Wicked. She shares BTS stories from making green believable to shaving horses. The video of the interview can be found at youtube.com/@MakeupArtistmag. Enjoy!By Make-Up Artist magazine

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Nadia Reid 37:10

4M ago37:10

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Nadia Reid is a singer-songwriter born and raised in New Zealand, before recently relocating to Manchester. She’s just released her fourth album “Enter Now Brightness”. We take a deep dive into the album, and our conversation ends up encompassing motherhood, relocation, generational trauma, faith; it goes to some deep places. I really hope you enjo…

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The Judgment of the Righteous: A Sign of Your Salvation

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[1 Peter 4:18-19] Entrusting your soul to a faithful and sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all in the midst of suffering is a sure sign of the believer's salvation.

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PUP Episode 163: RPG Love, February 2025 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 1:07:57 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month on PUP RPG Love we chat about Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Castlevania Advance Collection, Dragon Age Veilguard, Citizen Sleeper, Metaphor: ReFantazio…

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Hope in the New Testament 1: An Introduction to Christian Hope

4M ago

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Christian Hope -Human capacity for future orientation -Human faculty of future participation -Present outlook of well-being -Anticipation of future good -Confidence both in present & future

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A new year for climate action: looking back at 2024 and ahead to 2025 46:39

4M ago46:39

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As we start the new year, Matt and Jen reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, and share their hopes and expectations – and a few fears – for 2025. Plus: there’s exciting news on the future of the podcast. Links: https://www.localzeropod.com/ Episode 76 – Water, water... everywhere?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/76-water-watereverywhere Str…

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Judgement Begins with the Household of God

4M ago

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[1 Peter 4:16-17] Suffering as a Christian is part of the Christian life, seek to bring Him glory by not being ashamed, living with a conscious sense that we represent Him here. Expect and rejoice in the suffering that God brings as discipline for his beloved children according to His will and good purpose. How are you doing in the discipline and t…

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Tamara Lindeman (The Weather Station) 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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You know how every now and then, an album comes along that just gets into your bones, and it’s hard to describe just how grateful you are it exists? (If you don’t know that feeling, I’m sorry, but keep searching for it). Tamara Lindeman working as The Weather Station has make two such records I feel that way about; 2019’s “Ignorance” and 2025’s “Hu…

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Do Not Suffer for Your Sin

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[1 Pet 4:15] Peter’s prohibition is calling us to self-control and faith so that we will not sin when tempted in trials and suffering. Keep a clean conscience in the context of pressure so we do not suffer because of self-inflicted reasons. Sin really does bring pain and death, reminding us that it is not natural or good.…

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PUP Episode 162: RPG Love, January 2025 1:28:55

5M ago1:28:55

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 1:28:54 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month on PUP RPG Love we chat about Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Vampire Survivors, Etrian Odyssey HD, Halls of Torment, Destiny 2, Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake.…

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Jacob's Final Years: My God

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[Gen 48:15-16] Like Jacob, we ought to see the Lord as our personal God in an intimate relationship with our shepherd and redeemer.

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Jacob's Final Years: Few and Unpleasant

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[Gen 47-49] Jacob describes his life as one of sojourning, terminology of one who’s heart and hope is elsewhere, and full of trials. Hebrews 11 describes this perspective in great detail, holding out Jacob as an example amongst so many who died in faith. [Jacob OT Gen 47:9] Few and unpleasant have been the years of my life=[Paul NT Acts 14:22] thro…

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The Incarnation: The Need, The Work, and the Resultant Hope

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[Heb 10:1-13] The shadows only served to show the need for the substance. How necessary it was for Christ to come into the world to fulfill all that the Old Covenant was powerless to do!

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Scott Devendorf (The National) 47:39

6M ago47:39

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I first heard The National 17 years ago this month I think, and I fell in love instantly. They’ve continued to be one of my favourite bands, and it’s been great to see them ascend to new heights of popularity and pursue interesting creative directions in the band and outside. Guitarist Aaron Dessner is now a key producer and co-writer for the likes…

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David & Peter Brewis (Field Music) / Walter Schreifels (Rival Schools) 1:19:07

6M ago1:19:07

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It’s a busy one. My guests this episode are Sunderland’s David and Peter Brewis, known collectively as Field Music, and Walter Schreifels of New York post-hardcore rockers Rival Schools. You may remember David Brewis from Field Music has been on the podcast before. I’ve been a fan of the band since 2007’s magnificent “Tones Of Town” album. Dependin…

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Shared ownership of clean energy projects: what, how and why? 56:20

6M ago56:20

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What is shared ownership of energy? What opportunities and challenges does it present, both for communities and private companies? And how might it help accelerate the transition to net zero? Fraser and Matt are joined by Jake Burnyeat, Director of Communities for Renewables CIC, and Jessica Hogan, Energy Analyst at Regen, to discuss Regen's new re…

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PUP Episode 161: RPGs of 2024 1:30:17

6M ago1:30:17

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Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon and John “Musim” Beauchamp Running Time: 1:30:16 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream: YouTube This month on Picking Up the Pixels we chat about all the RPGs we played in 2024! We cover this year’s new releases, anything we checked out from years past (or, in some cases, many years ago), and a few relate…

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Joseph: Type of Christ (Part 1)

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[Gen 37-39] Joseph, like Jesus, was favored by his father, a man of character, endured sufferings-hated without a cause, and God was with him through it all. The Lord was with Joseph in his unjust slavery and imprisonment, so he was successful and God’s kindness was extended to him-likewise God does not rescue us immediately out of every trial but …

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Jacob: Transformed Through Faith

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[Gen 25-27] Jacob values the inheritence of the promise of God through Isaac’s blessing. Even though he schemes with Rebekah to steal Esau’s birthright, God chose Jacob before they were born and works on Jacob to transform him into His man to continue on in the gospel promise and blessing of Abraham and Isaac. Jacob is chosen and loved by God, so m…

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The Making of “Uncut” Magazine w/ Michael Bonner (Editor) 47:35

6M ago47:35

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So, actually quite a personal episode for me this week. When I was 16 years old I started a media GNVQ at a local college, and during the first year there was a week allocated for work experience, so around June 2000 I spent a week working at Uncut magazine. My babysitter for that week was Michael Bonner, who in 2018 officially became the magazine’…

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