Best Rick Dodd Podcasts (2025)

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941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:03:04

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Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how you can use stories like this to improve your English, and teach some …

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Champion of Missionary Nursing | Legacy Interview with Grace Tazelaar 1:05:54

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In this special episode of CCHFTalk, we sit down with Grace Tazelaar—nurse, mentor, missionary, and lifelong advocate for Christ-centered healthcare—for a moving legacy interview titled “Champion of Missionary Nursing.” Grace’s journey into nursing began early, inspired as a child by a visiting missionary nurse who shared stories of caring for the …

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The New Airwavers - Playlist Play Along Pt. 5 - Drew's List 8:17

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Episode 5 of a Playlist Play Along Join Rick and Drew in this new experiment and see what songs are on Drew's Mega list of the past 15 years! A short two song journey into a Playlist Play Along! The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. image credit: Chartmetric The New Airwavers is a music educat…

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Following God's Call Into Cross-Cultural Ministry | Legacy Interview with Dr. Duane Claassen 43:55

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Duane Claassen has a fascinating story that’s woven throughout the early days of CCHF. He grew up on a Mennonite farm in Central California and followed God’s call to become a doctor. That eventually led him to New Hebron, Mississippi, where he worked with Voice of Calvary—alongside some of the very earliest organizers of CCHF, including H. Spees a…

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940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2) 1:49:26

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Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process. 📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & vocabulary list 👉 …

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939. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 1) 1:32:01

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Here is part 1 of a double episode about London 🇬🇧 and great things you can see and do there 🎡. Listen to my friends and family describing their favourite things to do in the city 🍻, get some travel tips 🏙️, get a mini history lesson 🏛️, and learn some vocabulary in the process. 📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & voca…

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Small But Significant Beginnings | Legacy Interview with Ted & Patty Hewson 51:30

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Ted Hewson was officially the first executive director of the fledgling organization known as Christian Community Health Fellowship, or CCHF. CCHF was birthed in southern Mississippi around 1980, but it moved to Philadelphia shortly after its first national conference in 1982. Ted was hired as the first director, but he eventually handed off most o…

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The New Airwavers - Album Review - Our Lady Peace 'Spiritual Machines' 57:09

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Join Rick and Drew as they discuss and critique this impactful, insightful, and relevant album from Our Lady Peace. Chapters provided if you switch where you listen to this podcast. The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. - A Educational/Critique/informational pod cast The New Airwavers is a mus…

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938. Film Club: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (with Antony Rotunno) 1:58:39

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A return to Luke's Film Club with a conversation about one of the funniest and most controversial films of all time, also voted one of the UK's favourite films. Antony and I discuss the film's writing, production, story, famous scenes, deeper meanings and acting by the various members of the Monty Python team. Transcript available. 📄 Get the PDF tr…

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Professor in the Hood | Legacy Interview with Dr. Carol Parks 48:44

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In the earliest days of Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF), when models of Christian healthcare for the underserved were nearly nonexistent, a small band of pioneers answered a clarion call to serve. Among them was Dr. Carol Parks—a trailblazer in Christian public health whose legacy continues to shape how we understand medicine, communit…

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937. A Birthday Ramble / The Spinning Wheel of Random Questions 1:40:56

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It's my birthday 🥳 so join me for a relaxed and light-hearted ramble, first with some comments about recent episodes and other podcast housekeeping, and then a series of talking points with the Spinning Wheel of Random Questions ☸️ including bits about how being an English teacher affects my social interactions 💬, the infamous ice-cream wars of Ice…

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The New Airwavers - Playlist Play Along Pt. 4- Drew's List 7:27

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Episode 4 of a Playlist Play Along Join Rick and Drew in this new experiment and see what songs are on Drew's ten year favorites play list (Mega List)! A short two song journey into a Playlist Play Along! The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. image credit: Chartmetric The New Airwavers is a mu…

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Honoring Our Roots, Continuing The Work | Dr. Rick Donlon | Plenary for the 2025 CCHF Conference 30:28

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CCHF's new CEO, Dr. Rick Donlon had the second part of the Friday morning plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Friday April 11th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area. Rick currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) in Memphis, TN., an…

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936. How AI can Boost your English with Podcasts ✨🎧 (feat. Alastair Budge) 2:04:22

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In this episode, I’m joined by Alastair Budge from Leonardo English to explore how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your English, especially when combined with podcasts. We go through specific, practical ways to actively engage with podcast content using AI — improving your listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and even speaking. Alast…

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Called To Community | Dr. Esther Kim | Plenary for the 2025 CCHF Conference 39:07

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Dr. Esther Kim of Clarkston, GA had the Saturday plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Saturday April 12th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area. Esther, originally from Malaysia, spent much of her school years in Texas. After a transformative experience at Summer Medical Institute (SMI) …

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935. Terrible Traffic Jams & Self-Driving Cars 🚗 (Topic & Vocabulary) 1:42:22

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This episode is all about the exciting topic of driving, getting stuck in traffic jams, the future of our roads and how self-driving cars might be the solution. What is so annoying about traffic jams? Why do they even happen in the first place? Have you seen your first self-driving car yet? Will they solve our driving problems, or not? The episode …

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Bigness of God, Smallness of Man | Dr. Grant Scarborough | Plenary for the 2025 CCHF Conference 32:42

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Dr. Grant Scaroborough of Columbus, GA had the Friday morning plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Friday April 11th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area. Grant, M.D. Grant currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer Mercy Med of Columbus. A native of Columbus, Dr. Scarborough gradu…

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The New Airwavers - Top 5 - Desert Island Albums 1:16:39

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Join Rick and Drew as they discuss the rest of their top 5 'Desert Island' Albums. The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. Listen to the albums mentioned in this podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cP0WCRoVCvBh27xoGAeXw?si=8ebd59f9a2d54b61 All songs mentioned maintain their co…

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934. Sign Language is Fascinating 👋 with Siobhan Dodd 1:24:47

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Have you ever wondered about sign language, how it works and if it is similar to other languages like English? In this conversation I speak to Siobhan Dodd who is a sign language interpreter between English and BSL (British Sign Language). Siobhan is an enthusiastic and entertaining guest and we have a great chat about the nature of sign language, …

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Bringing God Glory in Health Care | Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd | Plenary for the 2025 CCHF Conference 33:13

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Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd of Chicago, IL had the opening plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Thursday April 10th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area. Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd serves as the Lead Pastor of New Community Church in Dolton, Illinois, where he has been instrumental in fost…

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933. The Best Expressions in English are from Shakespeare ✍️ Learn English Vocabulary 1:29:48

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Hello! In this episode I focus on English expressions and idioms that originated in the works of William Shakespeare and are still used in modern everyday language. Notice the expressions in various contexts, fully understand their meanings and use, explore their origins in Shakespeare's work, and gain valuable lessons about how to learn new vocabu…

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Practitioner, Pioneer, & Champion of Prayer | Legacy Interview with Dr. Bill Morehouse 1:00:59

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We can trace the beginnings of the modern movement of opening Christian clinics that integrate faith and medical care to serve those experiencing poverty back to five or six clinics that started in the mid to late 1970s. Bill Morehouse was one of those pioneers who started His Branches Community Health Center, a clinic that would serve his vulnerab…

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The New Airwavers - Playlist Play Along Pt. 3- Rick's List 9:05

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Episode 3 of a Playlist Play Along Join Rick and Drew in this new experiment and see what songs are on Rick's all time favorite music list! A short two song journey into a Playlist Play Along! The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. image credit: Chartmetric The New Airwavers is a music educatio…

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932. What is so great about Shakespeare? 🎭 (with Mum & Dad) 1:30:06

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In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeare’s plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. We try to explain the qualities that make Shakespeare great, using exam…

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931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek 1:40:23

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This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter r…

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The New Airwavers - Album Review - SilverSun Pickups - Swoon 49:12

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The New Airwavers swoon over SilverSun Pickup's sophomore album Swoon. Hear their thoughts about this 2009 gem. There is definitely no 'Substitution' with songs like 'The Royal We', 'Panic Switch', and 'Catch & Release'. Take a listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0swOso9dwIp1PHmDP4dTbX?si=TIyX3n1KRf-WTQ2bq4EqrA Artist and…

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930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary) 1:36:45

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This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, se…

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929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷 US vs UK Accent Quiz 1:21:20

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Sarah Donnelly comes back onto LEP to catch up and to tell us about her stand-up special, now available to watch on YouTube, and to do a British English vs American English pronunciation quiz. Sarah’s show is called The Only American in Paris and we discuss some of the themes of the show - the real experience of being a US citizen living in Paris, …

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The New Airwavers - Playlist Play Along Pt. 2 - Rick's List 7:21

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Episode 2 of a Playlist Play Along Join Rick and Drew in this new experiment and see what songs are on Rick's all time favorite music list! A short two song journey into a Playlist Play Along! The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. image credit: Chartmetric The New Airwavers is a music educatio…

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A Conversation With Dr. Grant Scarborough | 2025 CCHF Conference Plenary Speaker 14:02

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CCHF CEO, Dr. Rick Donlon, talks with 2025 CCHF Conference Plenary speaker, Dr. Grant Scarborough in this new episode of CCHFTalk. Dr. Grant Scarborough currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer Mercy Med of Columbus. A native of Columbus, Dr. Scarborough graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Biology. Immediately following…

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928. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:52:12

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Learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary. Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-en…

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A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd | 2025 CCHF Conference Plenary Speaker 18:57

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CCHF CEO, Dr. Rick Donlon, talks with 2025 CCHF Conference Plenary speaker, Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd in this new episode of CCHFTalk. Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd serves as the Lead Pastor of New Community Church in Dolton, Illinois, where he has been instrumental in fostering community partnerships and inspiring growth since 2013. A native Chicagoan…

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927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle) 1:35:54

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Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber & Paul. Join us as we visit the museum of the middle ages in Paris. Learn about the history of the middle ages, find out about some of the art and artefacts from that period, including some fantastic symbolic tapestries, sculptures and weapons, and have fun with a few jokes along the way. …

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A Conversation with Dr. Esther Kim of Ethne Health | 2025 CCHF Conference Plenary Speaker 26:34

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CCHF CEO, Dr. Rick Donlon talks with Dr. Esther Kim about her work at Ethne Health and about her plenary at the upcoming 2025 CCHF Conference. Esther, originally from Malaysia, spent much of her school years in Texas. After a transformative experience at Summer Medical Institute (SMI) in Harlingen, TX, and a student rotation at Christ Community Hea…

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926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Podcasts ☀️🎧 2:03:00

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The other day I was thinking about how podcasts must be good for your mental health, and how this could be connected to the tradition of collective oral communication which was the first form of mass media in most human civilisations, and how this has been central to human psychological and cultural development over the years. So, I made this podca…

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925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2) 53:12

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When Walaa was first on this podcast in episode 703 she talked about living in Syria as a student during the civil war (or people’s revolution) but at that time she felt she could not talk in detail about the situation. Now that the Assad regime is no longer in control of Syria, Walaa feels she can talk more candidly about what it was like to live …

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924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees 1:18:32

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Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as well as her other studies and volunteer work helping to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers. Walaa's passion for this work is inspired by her ow…

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The Esperanza Story | Legacy Interview With Ron andCarolyn Klaus 1:06:04

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Legacy Series | Ron & Carolyn Klaus Carolyn and Ron Klaus are the founders of Esperanza Health Center in north Philadelphia. They have a remarkable story of living among people in communities that most people avoid, being changed by their experiences in the community, and stepping into needs that they would never have seen had they not been obedien…

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The New Airwavers - Playlist Play Along Pt. 1- Rick's List 10:45

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Episode 1 of a Playlist Play Along Join Rick and Drew in this new experiment and see what songs are on Rick's all time favorite music list! A short two song journey into a Playlist Play Along! The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. image credit: Chartmetric The New Airwavers is a music educatio…

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923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️ 1:19:42

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A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts a…

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Cultured Enuf | Strategic Partnership Interview With Alyssa Vasquez 24:01

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Strategic Partnerships Series | Alyssa Vasquez Alyssa Vasquez serves as the president and CEO of Cultured Enuf, a consulting firm dedicated to enhancing Organizational Culture alignment. Cultured Enuf, born from a blend of personal experiences, research, and a deep understanding of cultural significance in the workplace. The team at Cultured Enuf h…

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922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber) 1:49:10

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Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influence of online content on mental health, the Oasis concert ticket scandal, an exploration of the 'lore' of LEP, romantic fantasy books, the rise of AI an…

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The New Airwavers - Top 5 - Albums of 2024 Pt. 2 40:40

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Join Rick and Drew as they discuss the rest of their top 5 Albums of 2024. Part 2 of Drew's abnormally low voice weirdness. The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. Listen to the songs mentioned in this podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7J3Q1vms7APnLnUCYMe3IR?si=eaf04af6d20941…

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921. From Comedy to Cosy Crime 🎤📚 (with Ian Moore) 1:54:14

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Ian Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his career shift from stand up comedy to writing "cosy" crime novels. After several decades as a professional stand-up comedian, Ian has transitioned to writing murder mysteries. Now he is a bestselling author and his books are being adapted for television. In this episode Ian talks about ending his st…

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The New Airwavers - Top 5 - Albums of 2024 Part 1 19:23

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The New Airwavers Podcast with Rick and Drew! This is a weird one... Drew's vocals are low because a glitch in zoom, even though he swore it was just recovering from a cold. Enjoy the weird! Join Rick and Drew as they discuss each of their top 5 Albums of 2024. The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique p…

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Relatable and Compassionate Patient Care | Learning Series With Chanté Calais-Morgan 37:36

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Learning Series | Chanté Calais-Morgan For Such a Time as This: Transforming our Lived Experiences Into Relatable and Compassionate Patient Care. There has been a more recent emphasis on the effects of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and application of Trauma Informed Care as it relates to the patient populations that we serve. However, there …

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920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter) 1:28:22

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Do you know more animal vocabulary than my 6-year-old daughter? Find out in this episode which covers over 60 items of vocabulary for describing animals, their body parts, habitats and behaviour. I am joined by my daughter for a quiz and chat about different kinds of animals. PDF available with quiz questions, vocabulary review & more. Episode page…

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Recruiting For Mission | Legacy Interview With Dr. Wayne Detmer 51:38

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If you want a Christ centered organization, it's all about the people you hire. For 4 decades, Lawndale Christian Health Center has been a model for many of the health ministries across CCHF. Dr. Wayne Detmer, the chief clinical officer of operations has been a key player in hiring the right people for their medical team. A team that's kept Lawndal…

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919. Catching Up with AMBER & PAUL #14 1:19:42

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Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running & fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone's battery issues 🪫, our Christmas meals 🍗, Amber's family bingo game 😅, Paul's horrendous Christmas rat story & some rat facts 🐀, insights into the lives of urban pigeons and cou…

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The New Airwavers - Top 5 - Songs of 2024 38:42

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Welcome to Season 2 of The New Airwavers Podcast with Rick and Drew! Join Rick and Drew as they discuss each of their top 5 Songs of 2024. The New Airwavers is a music educational and critique podcast by music geeks for music geeks. Listen to the songs mentioned in this podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5veqaP9MWJna8yrWKzgTmk?si…