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Spring Walks

Voices of the Walk - April 30, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes
Looking for listening for your daily walk? Or something to transport you outside into nature when you can’t manage to get out? Take a spring walk with our Paths for All staff and hear about the sights, sounds, and smells of nature that they encounter on the way. Listen to their reflections on w...

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It's not a good one

Worship Distributed - April 29, 2024 17:40 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Shawn and Stephen really don't do a good job on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Courage: Dreaming New Dreams in the Big City

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - April 18, 2024 07:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The two most multicultural cities in the world are Brussels and Dubai (Belgium, UAE). People move there dreaming of opportunity... but what happens if opportunities fail to materialize, or when it is time to go back? Meet Marie and Karen, two ladies who help other women find the courage to dream...

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It's only been a month....

Worship Distributed - April 15, 2024 18:58 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
After about a month, Shawn and Stephen are back. Easters and other topics are on the discussion table. We love our church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings!

Conservation Careers Podcast - April 15, 2024 13:14 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that's often billions, if not trillions, of dollars wasted annually, which could be put to much better use. But why do we spend so much of our ...

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Attitudes to walking and wheeling in Scotland

Voices of the Walk - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes
We recently commissioned a national opinion survey on walking and wheeling, the 'attitude survey', which examined the walking and wheeling behaviours and opinions of adults in Scotland. As well as identifying the population’s walking and wheeling behaviours and habits, the survey looks into wh...

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Courage: A Fight for Haiti's Future

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - April 06, 2024 04:31 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Violence in Haiti has again become world news. And in the midst of chaos, the Serve the City Haiti team continues to serve with courage, addressing the roots of the crisis. In this Serving Stories episode, we explore how Serve the City Haiti volunteers have been trying to address the root cause...

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Season 4, Ep 2: Advanced Certifications

Community Connections - April 04, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode, Cole and Josh discuss the different hospice specific certifications many clinicians within the agency have obtained. We discuss the proccesses, and how that makes for a higher level of care for our patients and their families. 

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Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management

Conservation Careers Podcast - April 01, 2024 13:18 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master's Degree in order to become more employable within the sector?   Perhaps you’ve looked at many programmes and wondered if they are tooling you up with the right skills employers value.   In today’s podcast, we’re speaking with...

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Mandy Williams: Autism inclusive walking

Voices of the Walk - March 29, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes
In this episode of Voices of the Walk, Valerie Carson from Paths for All’s Walking for Health team speaks with Mandy Williams, Volunteer Coordinator at SWAN Autism (Scotland), previously known as SWAN (Scottish Women’s Autism Network).  SWAN Autism (Scotland) was established in 2012 and is an a...

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Meet the Serving Stories Team!

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - March 21, 2024 05:14 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Bonus episode! Ever wondered about the people behind the list of names as the end of our podcast? Our Serving Stories production team introduce themselves, and discuss their own experience of serving the city, as well as their favorite episodes!

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Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International

Conservation Careers Podcast - March 19, 2024 20:19 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode we’re speaking with the Deputy Global Conservation Director at WWF International, Cristianne Close.  Cris describes herself as ‘passionate about creating positive change in the world, especially aiming to make the impossible, possible’.  In this episode, we discuss how she ga...

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Update on Haiti with Charlie DeTellis

New Missions - March 14, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
We are thankful for your faithful prayers and support for Haiti. Charlie DeTellis, our missionary in Haiti shared an update on the activities of New Missions and the situation on the ground for the people of Haiti. Together, since 1983 we have proclaimed there is hope in God. We rejoice our chur...

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It Was a Good Night

Worship Distributed - March 12, 2024 15:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Shawn and Stephen talk about so many important things. You may want to listen twice on slow speed. Also, they talk about things that went well at the night of worship and things that could have gone better. Stephen needs a new belt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Compassion: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - March 07, 2024 07:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Cead mile failte: an Irish phrase that means "a hundred thousand welcomes." That is what Lucy Alexia Dube wants to offer new migrant parents coming to Ireland. Having been a refugee herself, she compassionately supports them in the midst of cultural transition—and sometimes prejudice—through STC...

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Journey to Transformation: Reflections on the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat

All Around Growth - March 06, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Welcome to a special episode of the All Around Growth podcast.  Today, I'm excited to take you on a journey through an unforgettable experience that occurred at the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat held at the Antiochian Village over the weekend.  Join me as I open up about how this event truly tra...

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Patreon Perspectives: Unveiling Growth - Season 5, Episode 9

All Around Growth - March 05, 2024 18:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode, we dive into topics suggested by our dedicated audience, giving a big shout-out to our Patreon supporters Wayne, Sean, Kyriaki, Rachel, and Brian, whose discussions in our Telegram chat have heavily influenced today's content.  If you're keen on supporting the show and engaging ...

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How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting

Conservation Careers Podcast - March 04, 2024 12:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Have you ever felt like escaping the rat race and travelling the world? Seeking impact, adventure and new experiences? Perhaps volunteering for nature conservation organisations, and setting yourself for a career change or education when you return? But with the world as your playground … wher...

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Season 4, Ep1: 5 Star Hospice!

Community Connections - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Welcome to the 4th season of the Community Connections Podcast! On this weeks' episode, we are celebrating the recent achievement of becoming a 5 star hospice. We also talk about what that means for our patients, their families, and the community.  Check out the care compare website for more inf...

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Unpacking Community Connections: A Post-Event Analysis of the Freedom Cell Network Meetup - Season 5, Episode 8

All Around Growth - February 27, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Note:  Please pardon the first 10 minutes of poor audio quality.  This is an episode from the road and the microphone was hidden underneath the seatbelt and I didn't realize it for the first 10 minutes or so.  Afterwards, the audio is just like it was from the old days on the road. ~ Join us a...

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What's different about this?

Worship Distributed - February 23, 2024 19:38 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Shawn and Stephen talk about the world and the difference between worship leader and pastor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Compassion: Kindness to Ukraine, Continued

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - February 22, 2024 08:21 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Let's combat compassion fatigue! On the 2nd anniversary of the Ukraine war, Nikita and Artur, two refugees in Krakow, recount their stories—and how kindness became contagious for them.

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Our 24 Hours: Managing Time, Money, and Priorities - Season 5, Episode 7

All Around Growth - February 20, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Today we dive into the intricacies of time management, productivity, and personal well-being.  In this insightful episode, we explore the concept of our "24 hours" and how we choose to spend them. Join us as we discuss:   Defining Time: The 24-Hour Day  Personal Perspectives on Time  Time Man...

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Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify)

Conservation Careers Podcast - February 19, 2024 12:54 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Increasingly, the private sector is taking a growing interest in their impact on wildlife, and this could lead to a much-needed step change in conservation efforts. But why do companies care about nature? How can they assess and minimise their impacts? And what sort of jobs are opening up for ...

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Who does what again?

Worship Distributed - February 14, 2024 16:40 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Shawn and Stephen talk about the super bowl, the flow chart, and "does He Gets Us get it?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Soul Searching: Finding Balance in the Chaos - Season 5, Episode 6

All Around Growth - February 13, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode, I dive deeper into my spiritual journey, exploring how I'm working to find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of life.  I open up about the areas where I've been pouring most of my energy lately—social life, family, career, and finances—and how this has left me feeling a bit o...

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Compassion: Nourishing Kindness in Paris

Serving Stories – Serve the City International - February 09, 2024 13:49 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Safi Ebrahim and Peter DeWitt, of Serve the City Paris, lay out for us how compassion can change the trajectory of the life of an immigrant. And Safi should know, as he himself came to Paris as a refugee from Afghanistan! He shares his journey of finding first the means of communication, and the...

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Empowering Communities: Recap of the Latest Freedom Cell Meetup and Building Towards the Future - Season 5, Episode 5

All Around Growth - February 06, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode, we share the highlights of the recent gathering of the Medina County Freedom Cell Network that took place on Saturday, January 27th.  Freedom Cells, consisting of approximately 8 local individuals, operate in a decentralized manner to empower members through education, peaceful ...

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Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation

Conservation Careers Podcast - February 05, 2024 14:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
How do you raise nearly $100,000,000 per year to protect and conserve America’s 420+ National Park Sites?  Sites important for recreation, education, and the conservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities and species.  We discuss this, amongst many other things, with Lise Aangeen...

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Harvesting Change: The Evolving Story of York Meadow Farm - Season 5, Episode 4

All Around Growth - January 30, 2024 18:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
🌾✨ Join us for a reflective journey on today's episode, as we dive into the evolving tale of York Meadow Farm.  In the wake of recent losses, we explore our history, transitions, and the exciting shift to a farmer-owned co-op model.  From farmers' markets to workshops, retail sales, and communit...