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Although Simon has no idea why Jesus is beckoning to him from the beach, he agrees to leave his nets and follow him. A robust, enthusiastic fisherman, Simon makes more mistakes and asks more questions than the other disciples. Why then, he wonders, does Jesus call him Peter, which means 'rock'? When Jesus is arrested everybody except Simon Peter flees, but is he brave enough to stand by Jesus until the end? After Jesus' death, how will Simon Peter spread Jesus' teachings? Will he make the right decisions? Can he calm the rivalries developing among Jesus' followers?

Mary is a young woman living a simple life in Nazareth, when an angel's visit changes her life forever. She has been chosen by God to bear him a son. She alone amongst women has been chosen to bear the agony and the joy. From the moment of his birth, she knows that Jesus' life will be like no other. She has been warned of the pain that lies ahead. When Jesus begins his work, how will she react to her increasing awareness of the dangers facing her son?

Too often, life just races by. You don't fully experience what's happening now, because you're too busy thinking about what needs doing tomorrow, or distracted by what happened yesterday. And all the time your mind is chattering with commentary or judgement. Mindfulness allows you to experience the moment instead of just rushing through it. Being mindful opens you up to new ideas and new ways of doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life.

Have you ever helped someone out of instinct, because not helping never even occurred to you? Remember how surprised you were at their gratitude? It is easy to feel like kindness and gratitude are becoming rare in the world today, but the truth is that it is all around you - you just need to learn how to see it. Kindness shows you how to do just that, and inspires you to take part with tips, ideas, recommendations, and advice. You will learn to see yourself and your surroundings in a kinder, happier way.

Zoe Taylor’s brainwave idea is either brilliant or insane: she isn’t sure which. But the more she tries to forget about it, the more it haunts her, until finally, even though it feels impossible, she makes a start. She never expects to succeed, but she has to at least try to turn her theory into practice, so that the whole world can benefit. How hard can it be?

Navigating Federal Retirement is the go-to podcast for federal employees on the brink of retirement. Navigating the intricate terrain of retirement benefits, policies, and preparations can be daunting, but we're here to simplify the journey. Join host Jeff Gill and a roster of esteemed experts as they dive deep into topics tailored for federal employees. Each episode promises a wealth of actionable advice, from policy insights and financial strategies to healthcare considerations and lifestyle changes. Whether seeking clarity on survivor benefits or exploring post-retirement opportunities, ...

Emerging ideas in Science, Policy, Economics, and Technology. Discussions with leading academics and experts.Blog: www.scientificsense.comPodcast: www.scientificsense.netOther: www.decisionoptions.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Everyday Awesome! This show features dynamic talks with interesting, innovative, and inspiring people from all walks of life. Your host, Tricia G, was that kid who pretended to interview people using a paper towel tube. She’s taken that playful reporter style passion to a real mic to bring You fun and enlightened conversations with amazing people doing awesome things. Her guests who are game changers, inspiring themselves and others, never letting adversity stop them, impacting the world around them, and having a blast on the journey of this thing we call ‘Life’. Join us as we...

Marw, the Welsh word for death, and this podcast is all about death, but not real dying, it’s much worse. I’m comedian Katie Gill-Williams and I’m obsessed with stories of Dying on your arse, dying on your hoop, tanking, killing the room, however you describe it, it’s that moment all comedians experience. I get to interview those who have lived to tell the tale. So join me as I ask comedians to recount their worst gigs, what they learnt, where did it go wrong, and crucially how do they keep going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew Gill trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning, purity culture and conservative politics- all ...

Weekly show about NFL spreads and other topics related to the National Football League.

You are very welcome to this podcast: History Re-Read. On the first Monday of every month, I present a commentary on a famous text from history. Something familiar that many of you will already have read, while others, myself included, might feel it to be something we should have read, or must have read but can’t remember doing so. Over the other Mondays of the month, I am relating that text audiobook style either in full or abridged form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

365 days and nights - one full Earth year - of total dark and killing cold? No human, ever, can live through it. None has tried since humans arrived on Storn. Tended by servos, they enter ancient cryostasis in tubes they know are beginning to fail. Until, that is, in the 357th year, desperate people known as The Group refuse to freeze in tubes. Instead, they will risk freezing on Storn's brutal surface because there are children who, if not taken to safety, will be the last of the new evolution. The last of the first true humans on Storn.

Triachus Sextus Nervicanus has been in the Roman navy for almost twenty years and has seen its remorseless decline from the inside. Now commanding the fast patrol Liburnian warship Minerva: Together with what remains of the Ravenna fleet he is transferred to Carthage to hold the line against the Vandal King Gaiseric's relentless eastern expansion following his capture of he Provinces of Mauretania and Numidia.

Unprepared and Overconfident is the ultimate hangout with Dan and Trent! Join us as we dive into conversations with fun guests, explore music, comedy, and whatever else comes to mind. We’re all about having a great time and letting the conversation flow naturally. No scripts, no pressure—just real talk, unexpected laughs, and whatever happens next.

In a crumbling post-Roman Britain, Vitalinus, later Vortigern, rises to power through political manoeuvring and mercenary allies. He faces challenges from religious figures like St Germanus and ambitious nobles like Aurelius Ambrosius, culminating in a battle for control. During the transition from Roman order to a fragmented, warlord-ruled society the Jutes, led by Hengist, arrive, seeking land and influence, leading to further conflict and alliances, ultimately shaping the destiny of Britain and the rise of Arthur. The last gleam of light in the twilight of Roman civilisation.

Nilus the Marine Centurion and his young wife Viatrix sink their life savings into a part share in the Merchant ship Belisama and set out toward the Mare Nostrum to begin a new life and establish a trading business in an Empire falling apart at the seams. This is a short story based on characters first introduced in the dark age novel Evening of Empire and seeks to explain to the listeners of the original novel what happened to them when they left Britannia.

“My poems brought me to Oxford, Mississippi a.k.a. the velvet ditch: / a place you can fall into, get comfortable among confederate rebels,” writes January Gill O’Neil in her stunning new collection, Glitter Road. The poems in this book look back at the end of a marriage, a heartbreaking loss, and a new relationship against the backdrop of a Mississippi season. O’Neil reflects on the history and legacy of Emmett Till, how his story is intertwined with her own, and wades through the incredible grief she feels for herself, her children, and the Black children who won’t come home tonight.

Look Up and Live is Amanda Gill's captivating memoir. It unravels her journey from a fractured childhood marked by neglect and abuse to a life illuminated by faith and love. In detail, she recounts the trials endured, the scars left by adversity, and the pivotal moment when she turned to the solace of the Bible and found salvation in Christ.

What's it like to live in a country that's suddenly engulfed in conflict? When neighbours who have lived together peacefully turn against one another? When a city is under siege for four years? When over 8000 men are slaughtered in a genocide?Between 1992 and 1995, more than 100,000 thousand people were killed in the Bosnian conflict. At least 70 percent of them were Bosniak Muslims.In July 1995, more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces. The Srebrenica massacre is regarded as the only genocide in Europe since World War 2.To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the...