Podcasts about extraordinary stories

Two parter today. Forget the fake cobwebs and the pumpkin punch – this is the real Halloween experience: history, mystery, and magic in the world's greatest treasure house. Guided by Marc – host of the award-nominated Extraordinary Stories of Britain podcast – you'll explore the British Museum after dark, when the crowds are gone and the marble whispers. From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, five thousand years of civilisation glow under the glass dome of the Great Court. Spine-tingling, civilised, unforgettable – it's Halloween the London Walks way. Followed by: Tucked behind Victoria Gate Lodge lies one of London's tiniest and most tender secrets – the Hyde Park Pet Cemetery. Born of a little girl's grief in 1881, it grew into a miniature city of marble headstones for beloved dogs, cats, parrots and rabbits. It's the Victorians at their most human – sentimental, heartfelt, and quietly profound. Join us among the mossy stones and whispering trees for a story of love, loss, and loyalty – a forgotten corner of London where even the ghosts have wagging tails.

In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Courtney Williams and co-host Travis Vangsnes welcome Liz Sutherland, a former foster youth and author. Liz shares her journey through foster care, the challenges of aging out, and the importance of resilience and support.She discusses her experiences of finding family in unexpected places, the power of education, and the impact of her memoir, 'No Ordinary Liz.' Liz also highlights the need for kindness and unconditional love for children in foster care, and her hopes for her children's book, 'The Extraordinary Story of No Ordinary Liz,' to foster understanding and compassion.Checkout her books: The Extraordinary Story of No Ordinary LizNo Ordinary Liz: Surviving and Thriving After Foster CareTakeawaysLiz Sutherland is a former foster youth and author.She entered foster care at age 13 after an abusive home life.Aging out of foster care means turning 18 and becoming independent.Support from strangers was crucial for Liz during her transition to adulthood.Education became a key focus for Liz to build a better future.Liz found a sense of family and belonging while working at Walmart.Reuniting with her siblings was a pivotal moment in Liz's life.Writing her memoir was a therapeutic process for Liz.Liz aims to inspire others through her story and advocacy.Unconditional love is essential for children in foster care.

In Brazil in the 1990s, women discovered using misoprostol for safe, self-managed abortion. In 1980 in France, mifepristone was discovered and in 1988, approved. Approval in the U.S. occurred shortly thereafter, in 2000. Rebecca Kelliher, journalist and author of Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, sits down to talk with us about her new book exploring the history of misoprostol and mifepristone.The comprehensive approval, and global dispersion, of misoprostol and mifepristone took decades. Yet now, the most recent numbers show that 63% of U.S. abortions are medication abortions. These medications—specifically mifepristone—are under increasing attacks, with anti-abortion actors targeting telehealth prescription. In addition, lawsuits attempting to prevent the mailing of pills to states with abortion bans are becoming more frequent. While these attacks are devastating, we can look to Latin America for hope: in Argentina, underground feminist organizations formed to disperse misoprostol while the country faced a near-total abortion ban. For more information, check out Pantsuit Politics: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/s/podcastSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

How do you rewire your old patterns and step fully into the abundant life your soul came here to live? Cathy leads you through a powerful coaching session with affirmations, journal prompts, and a guided visualization to help you choose the version of yourself aligned with ease and divine flow. You'll also hear a clip from our episode with John O'Leary about how he survived third degree burns, how to break through any excuses and limitations, and how gratitude can turn the darkest moments into miracles. - Join our free Kabbalah Workshop, Oct 7th & 8th @ 7 am PT cathyheller.com/workshop- Join our event on 11/11 in LA to celebrate the paperback release of Abundant Ever After! cathyheller.com/celebration- Join Cathy's high tier mastermind cathyheller.com/wealthy- Join Cathy's membership This Abundant Life for group coaching and daily meditations cathyheller.com/life- Start your free trial of the Confetti Collective for bonus meditations cathyheller.com/confetti - Our full episode with John O'Leary cathyheller.com/john-oleary - Watch the trailer at SoulonFireMovie.com - Follow John on Instagram @johnoleary.inspires and on Facebook @JohnOLearyRisingAbove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Flinders' 1914 Terra Australis map was the first to name Australia and the first to picture it as a self-contained island continent. In this talk with Flinders biographer Grantlee Kieza we delve into the man behind the map. Why did he do what he did and who was he? What is his relevance today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat if the call that changes everything arrives decades late? Pete Townsend—actor, collector of lost causes, and lifelong Bristolian—shares a story stitched with grit, humour, and heart. From a childhood spent trying to meet a father's unreachable ideals to a mid-rehearsal phone call revealing a twin sister he never knew, Pete's journey explores identity, reunion, and the quiet power of being useful to others.We wander through Bristol's creative life: Carol singing that becomes Gilbert & Sullivan, Opera choruses that lead to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and a Director's note that becomes a life rule—“I can see you acting.” Pete talks about learning to be truthful on stage, why comedy from the Goons to Python shaped his ear, and how Radio 4 became his “university of the air.” He also opens a window into Bristol's aerospace history with vivid memories of Concorde's first lift and final landing—right down to a pilot's cap trapped forever by heat and speed—and the surreal night he attended the Wicked premiere thanks to a name mix-up with the other Pete Townsend.Beyond the anecdotes sits a deeper question: how do we measure a life? Pete doesn't chase applause; he values usefulness, kindness, and the sense that time spent together wasn't wasted. We talk legacy, adoption records, twin studies in Minnesota, the pull of old vehicles and even older stories, and why persistence—however modest—often wins the day. It's reflective, funny, and deeply human.If you're drawn to personal storytelling, adoption reunions, Bristol theatre, Concorde lore, or the craft of acting with honesty, you'll feel at home here. Listen, share with someone who loves a good true story, and if the idea of preserving a life story speaks to you, subscribe, leave a review, and consider gifting a Legacy Life Reflections session to someone you love.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

These are dark times in the United States, and due to this country's power and influence, dark times for the planet. This show is about a world that just might work – so we talk a lot about problems and crises as we look for solutions. I'm always on the lookout for good news and inspirations. MARTIN GOODMAN has written a book, MY HEAD FOR A TREE, about the Bishnoi, an Indian religion whose 3+ million members are willing to sacrifice their lives to save and protect nature, whether it be wildlife or trees. By the way, once it's clear you're willing to take such measures, you can achieve a lot without having to actually take them.Martin Goodman 10-03-2025 Transcript

Ever wonder if you're doing anything with your life that will matter after you're gone? In this series, Extraordinary Story, you'll discover how God uses ordinary people to make a meaningful difference in the world. You might just discover this story can be yours, too!

Ever wonder if you're doing anything with your life that will matter after you're gone? In this series, Extraordinary Story, you'll discover how God uses ordinary people to make a meaningful difference in the world. You might just discover this story can be yours, too!

A Story of Opportunities // Matt JohnsonEver wonder if you're doing anything with your life that will matter after you're gone? In this series, Extraordinary Story, you'll discover how God uses ordinary people to make a meaningful difference in the world. You might just discover this story can be yours, too!

Ever wonder if you're doing anything with your life that will matter after you're gone? In this series, Extraordinary Story, you'll discover how God uses ordinary people to make a meaningful difference in the world. You might just discover this story can be yours, too!

This is a mid season special episode, this is our very first video podcast as well. This is an attempt to archive an important phenomenon called the "Chennai Sangamam". We have Paul Jacob, Tenma and most importantly Kanimozhi Karunanidhi MP as guests in this episode along with host Haashiraamaa Senju and Kakashi Hatake. UPI ID- ⁠schumyvannakaviyangal@upi⁠ For google pay users:- UPI ID- ⁠⁠schumyvannakaviyangal@oksbi⁠⁠ Fully Flimy X SVK Merchandise:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fullyfilmy.in/collections/svk-collection

A former journalist from the lower mainland is sharing the extraordinary stories of ordinary people (like you and me) with her initiative "Stranger Story". Guest: Phalak Betab - Former Journalist and storyteller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epstein experts Vicky Ward, investigative journalist and author of books including Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption. The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump (St. Martin's Press, 2019), and Jacob Shamsian, legal correspondent at Business Insider, comb through the extensive history of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, information about his associates, and recent news involving the Trump administration and this cold case.

As new information and reporting into the human trafficking scandal around Jeffrey Epstein continues to come to light, we explore how we know what we know about the case.  On Today's Show:Epstein experts Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist and author of books including Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption. The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump (St. Martin's Press, 2019), and Jacob Shamsian, legal correspondent at Business Insider, comb through the extensive history of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, information about his associates, and recent news involving the Trump administration.

Longtime DC Congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is the great-granddaughter of slaves. And she has been a central figure in the American civil rights movement.In this 2003 interview Norton talks about her life, her career, and how America Has changed.Get your copy of Fire in My Soul by Eleanor Holmes NortonAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with John Lewis and Andrew Young For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube#Congress #Washington DC #1960s #Civil rights

Hello everyone. The 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea is upon us, and we are pleased to present you with an interview on the subject. Ben Wyatt is an author, podcaster, and Episcopal priest, who has recently published his first book, Christ and the Council: Conflict, Politics, Theology, and the Outrageous, Extraordinary Story of the Church's First Creed. In the course of our interview, we discuss the nature of the theological debate surrounding Christ's divinity at the Council, the role of Constantine the Great on its outcome, and the legacy of Nicaea and its creed for Christians today. You can find Ben's book on Amazon and other outlets, and you can listen to his podcast, the Road to Nicaea, on Spotify and other major platforms. Thanks to Ben for sharing his time and discussing his book with us at Controversies in Church History.

Am Abend des 12. April 1945 wurde Harry S. Truman als 33. US-Präsident vereidigt. Nur wenige Stunden zuvor war sein Vorgänger im Amt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, an einer Hirnblutung verstorben. Vor Truman lagen anstrengende Wochen und Monate. Aus Deutschland kamen immer neue Horrormeldungen über befreite Konzentrationslager. In Fernost tobte die Schlacht von Okinawa. In San Francisco verhandelten die USA mit der Sowjetunion über die Gründung der Vereinten Nationen. In Potsdam diskutierte er mit Stalin und Churchill über die Nachkriegsordnung in Europa. Und dann war da noch diese seltsame neue Superwaffe, deren Entwicklung Unsummen verschlungen hatte, die aber nach Einschätzung der Experten, den Krieg mit Japan sofort würde beenden können – falls sie denn wirklich funktionierte. Unsere Literaturhinweise zur Folge: - Chris Wallace/Mitch Weiss: Countdown 1945. The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days that Changed The World. New York u.a. 2020. - Albert Baine: The Accidental President. Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World, New York u.a. 2017.

In 1996 a man in a small mountain town in Hebei Province, China was suffering from an illness that even doctors couldn't diagnose, someone had heard that Falun Dafa might help, the man learned Dafa and his illness was removed. Dafa began to spread through the area. Here are some of the stories of how […]

This conversation on Heart Lamp: Selected Stories, awarded the Booker Prize 2025, will delve into Banu Mushtaq's fearless storytelling and her portrayal of women navigating faith, family, and societal expectations in southern India. The speakers will explore how Mushtaq's journalistic and legal background shaped her writing, giving voice to the struggles and resilience of Muslim women. Translator Deepa Bhasthi, whose masterful rendering brings these stories to an English-speaking audience, will share insights into the nuances of language, the challenges of retaining Mushtaq's distinctive voice, and the role of translation in preserving and amplifying regional literature. Through anecdotes from the book and reflections on contemporary gender and caste dynamics, the discussion will highlight the power of fiction to challenge norms, preserve oral histories, and inspire change. In this episode of BIC Talks, Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhashti will be in conversation with Shinie Antony. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in April 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”The extraordinary story of a 13-year-old martyr provides a powerful lens through which we examine modern faith challenges. Writer and Catholic convert Avery Lane joins us to share the remarkable testimony of José Luis Sánchez del Río—"Joselito"—who was tortured and killed during Mexico's Cristero War for refusing to renounce his faith.Avery's own journey from secular humanism to Catholicism frames our exploration of Joselito's story. We trace how this child became a flag bearer for Catholic resistance fighters when the Mexican government implemented anti-Catholic laws in the 1920s. During battle, Joselito demonstrated incredible selflessness by offering his horse to his general, sacrificing his own escape and leading to his capture by government forces.What follows is an account of extraordinary courage. Joselito refused to deny Christ and his final words—"Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe!"—echo through history as a testament to unwavering faith.Read The Full Story Here!   And read Avery's other inspiring work at the "Catholic Exchange"Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgFollow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalSubscribe to our Newly Resurrected YouTube Channel!On Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCIf you're interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at Info@JP2Renew.org Jack Latest Blog: Living on the Surface, Never Going Deep: Jenny, Jesus, Carl Jung and Bill WSupport the show

Ky Dickens is the award-winning filmmaker behind "The Telepathy Tapes," the viral podcast phenomenon. This conversation explores the intersection of neurodiversity and consciousness as Ky shares her journey documenting non-speaking autistic individuals with apparent telepathic abilities. We discuss her transformation from pragmatic skeptic to someone witnessing replicable telepathic demonstrations, the concept of "The Hill" (where individuals telepathically gather), and how these discoveries challenge our materialist conceptualization of reality. As I oscillate between wonder and skepticism, Ky provides a steady compass through my conflicted intellectual terrain. Ky's work is a profound invitation to question the crude facsimile we call reality. This conversation is mind-blowing! Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up   Today's Sponsors: On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style

So Jesus came, Jesus died, Jesus rose, and Jesus conquered. After going through the Gospels, what else is left to say? “How to Buy Drugs From Desperate Panicked Criminals With Guns” is one of the essays I wrote at the University of Arizona before I dropped out and had to restart my life. I wrote it about the experiences I had leaving my home at age 16 and encountering some of the worst of what America in that time and place had to offer. I have been telling the Extraordinary Story of Jesus Christ and I have been sharing struggles I had in my faith life. This week I start to tell the tale of how the blood Jesus shed on Calvary got to my ancestors in El Salvador, and Mexico, and Kansas. Because while I get that Jesus Christ was alive 2,000 years ago, in the year 0-something AD, what difference does that make in the year 2000-something “C.E.”? That is what will come next in Jesus Christ's Extraordinary Story. Holy Week episodes to check out: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? | S4 E1 Jesus' Triumphal Entry on a Donkey | S4 E2 The Agony in the Garden | S4 E12 Why Jesus Carries the Cross for Us | S4 E15 Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

You may remember Sister Deirdre Byrne from her powerful speech at the 2020 RNC. A surgeon, soldier, and sister in Christ, Sister Deirdre lived a life of faith, medicine, and military service. Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D., joins us to share her extraordinary story—from her pro-life advocacy to her impact on the nation.In This Episode:The Call to Serve: How Sister Deirdre's early life shaped her vocation in medicine and religious service.Medicine, Mission & Miracles: Powerful moments from her time as a surgeon and how she lived out her mission in healthcare.Faith in Action: How Sister Deirdre fearlessly advocated for life and her lasting legacy of bold faith.The Feminine Genius: The unique strength of women and how Sister Deirdre's example challenges us to live out our feminine genius in all aspects of life.Get the book "Sister Solider Surgeon" here!Sister Solider Surgeon Website

The life of Jesus gets strange on this episode of The Extraordinary Story. According to some prominent religious art, this is the episode where he flies into the sky. And according to snake handlers, this is the episode where he gives us all sorts of crazy powers. But I want to show how it doesn't have to seem so strange after all, and then finish my evidence for the resurrection with the most powerful evidence of all.  Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

In this episode of The Extraordinary Story, I want to share with you the story of a scholar who poked holes in the resurrection story — and then I want to let you know how I fill those holes in. If you've been following this podcast from the beginning, you know that there's a long gap between season two and season three. That's because I went on a journey, an intellectual journey, as the work of one honest Christian scholar made me question a lot of what I had taken for granted about the resurrection. Today I present to you evidence for the resurrection. Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Remember when you made that crazy promise to God where you said you'd do anything for him? Remember, you laughed it off later as too enthusiastic and figured he laughed it off too. Well, Peter finds out the hard way that no, he didn't laugh it off. We will look at the second to last resurrection appearance in the Gospels today, and see the apostles who are supposed to be fishers of men. Go back to just fishing and wind up catching God himself.  Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Jesus had a busy day after he rose from the dead. We are still right there with him on Easter evening as he visits the Twelve Apostles. Or 10 anyway: Judas was gone and Thomas couldn't make it. Jesus gives surprising evidence of the Resurrection and helps the Apostles understood exactly why this all happened this way. Then Thomas shows up …   Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

It's Easter afternoon and two disciples are leaving town in a hurry in the wake of Jesus's death.  There are some very strange features to this story. Why don't they recognize Jesus? Why does he do such a strange miracle? This episode asks these questions and shares one hot take on a longstanding mystery: Who was the unnamed disciple headed out of town with Cleopas? It all adds up to a story tailor made for 21st century skeptics.   Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Today we will be looking at the first people to encounter the risen Jesus, which happened to be women. We will talk about how this was awkward for the first disciples, but kind of great for us today. We'll start to notice also how different the different people's encounters with Jesus after the resurrection were, and ask for the first time, but not the last, why? We will also note the surprising details of Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus. And I will give my personal theory on whether or not Jesus met his mother after the resurrection.    Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Re-airing a Season One fan favorite:The most secretive mission of World War II ended in the largest scale shark attack of all time. The U.S.S. Indianapolis' mission was so secret, the entire crew was unaware of their cargo: the components of the atomic bomb ‘Little Boy' which was dropped on Hiroshima. Thus, when the cruiser was sunk by a Japanese torpedo, no one knew, and 900 sailors were left floating in shark-infested waters for four days. HBH is excited to welcome Doug Stanton, author of ‘In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors'.On July 30, 1945, after delivering their top secret cargo which would would strike Japan only one week later, the USS Indianapolis was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese submarine. The 610-foot cruiser quickly sank, and the surviving sailors had to battle dehydration and hundreds of hungry sharks for over four days.The crew of the Indianapolis was filled with incredible heroes, not all of whom survived this harrowing ordeal.In addition to 'In Harm's Way', Doug Stanton is the New York Times bestselling author of 'The Odyssey of Echo Company', as well as 'Horse Soldiers', which was the basis for the 2018 movie '12 Strong', starring Chris Hemsworth.

Jesus died on Good Friday. He was in the ground on Holy Saturday, but now it's Sunday morning. Now we get to the good part, the triumph, the redemption. There are a number of resurrection experiences to talk about, but we'll start early on Easter morning at first light, when Mary Magdalene, then Peter, then John saw the inside of the tomb. What they saw changed everything.    Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick. If today, her name is synonymous with the weighty infamy of a notorious scam, there was a time before that, when she was celebrated as an inspiration. On this episode of Extraordinary Stories, we look at the rise of Belle Gibson. From tall tales in school drama classes to international acclaim and influence, how did Annabelle Natalie Gibson become the pinup girl for the wellness movement? Listen to part two here Listen to part three here Follow Extraordinary Stories here THE END BITS: With thanks to Bronwyn McCahon, Doctor Brad McKay and Kylie Willey RESOURCES WE USED: The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano Fake Medicine by Brad Mckay The Girl Who Conned Us All by Clair Weaver https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129 https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532 With thanks to Tara Brown from 60 Minutes GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ CREDITS: Host: Emma Gillespie Writers: Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lord is dead. Jesus bowed his head and breathed his last in the previous episode of The Extraordinary Story. But now, even before he is sealed in his tomb, astonishing things begin to happen. The Gospel of John shares a surprising detail that echoes back to the Samaritan woman at the well and passed back through salvation history all the way to Eden. Then when Jesus is buried, his power that shook the earth pushes his children up and out of the depths of sin and into the streets of Jerusalem. What will it mean for us?  Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

We come at last to the big culmination of Jesus's earthly ministry. The goal of his life. The event he has set his face like flint toward. The event he has been marching forward to reach: the crucifixion. No one expected the Messiah to die on the cross. But we will look back and see that the signs were there in the Old Testament, left there like windows through the walls of the maze looking to the cross — the ladder, up and out. Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

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Today on the extraordinary story, we will walk with Jesus up the hill of Calvary carrying a cross, and ask again, "Why did Jesus have to die?" Paul says he did it to save us from the wrath of God. How is that okay? And then we will see what happens when Jesus takes up the cross of our sin and it knocks him down. Why is it that the Son of God Himself has to walk such a terrible road? And why do we have to take up crosses to follow him?  Learn More The Extraordinary Story is a podcast about the life of Jesus Christ, who entered the maze of our world to transform it into a path to Him, today and always. The Extraordinary Story is produced by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and is written and hosted by Tom Hoopes.

Send us a textIn this Episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, Chana Weisberg dives into the tension between staying true to timeless Torah values and embracing the challenges and opportunities of a modern, fast-paced world. We discuss how individuals and communities can expand their potential without losing their grounding in tradition, exploring themes like the evolving role of women in Torah, the unique balance of faith and growth, and how to navigate shifts in identity while staying aligned with core beliefs. It's a conversation rich with practical insights and heartfelt wisdom for anyone seeking to grow without compromise. We loved it and hope you will too! Key Topics Covered: How Torah principles apply to modern challenges and opportunitiesWomen's unique spiritual contributions and leadership in Jewish lifeThe influence of motherhood in fostering a Torah-centered family and communityStrategies for balancing career ambitions with spiritual and family commitmentsAdapting timeless Jewish values to contemporary cultural shiftsAuthentic Self-expression within Torah's framework → Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/_uDepi5DCLoFEEDBACK: We'd love to hear your thoughts on making From The Inside Out Podcast even better and more tailored for you! Please take our survey here: https://vc7ah0gv.forms.app/ftio GUEST BIO:Chana Weisberg is the host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast  (www.chabad.org/extraordinary) and the editor of thejewishwoman.org. She lectures internationally on a host of topics and has authored six popular books. Connect with her and her work by visiting: www.chanaweisberg.com. 

Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick. If today, her name is synonymous with the weighty infamy of a notorious scam, there was a time before that, when she was celebrated as an inspiration. On this episode of Extraordinary Stories, we look at the rise of Belle Gibson. From tall tales in school drama classes to international acclaim and influence, how did Annabelle Natalie Gibson become the pinup girl for the wellness movement?Listen: Belle Gibson (Part 2): The Email No One Wanted To BelieveBelle Gibson (Part 3): Reckoning & Reinvention GET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS: Bronwyn McCahonDoctor Brad McKay Kylie Willey Tara Brown Sources: The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano Fake Medicine by Brad Mckay The Girl Who Conned Us All by Clair Weaver https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129 https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532 CREDITS: Host: Emma Gillespie Writers: Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It’s heading towards the end of magazines’ influential heyday. The magazine queens are contemplating their next moves as circulation drops and iconic titles begin to wobble. For Mamamia’s Founder and Creative Director Mia Freedman, working in magazines was a lifelong dream. One she realised, and then some. In this final episode of Extraordinary Stories, Mia and Bronwyn McCahon talk about the incredible places they got to go and people they got to meet in their magazine heydays and also, what it was like to see the wave of the Internet crashing towards the glossy-mag empire and to be saying, “Um, shouldn’t we… do something about this?” THE END BITS: This episode was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get unlimited access to all Mamamia content. To subscribe head to mamamia.com.au/mplus With thanks to Mia Freedman. Bronwyn McCahon.Bridget Griffen-Foley. Paula Joye. Louisa Hatfield. And everyone involved in this extraordinary story. Find out more about Extraordinary Stories here. Find out more about MPlus here. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ CREDITS: Host: Emma Gillespie Writers: Melanie Sauer, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa RatliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did it take to make a tabloid mag in the It Girl era? You know, the days when Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie or Lindsay Lohan were falling out of cars, in and out of rehab and a ruthless paparazzi pack was documenting all of it? It’s the era that, through a 2021 lens, might be the most problematic of them all, but back then, what was it like to work in the magazines that knew the more outrageous the antics, the higher the sale? On this episode of Extraordinary Stories: Magazine Queens, Emma Gillespie speaks to Australia’s weekly magazine Queen Louisa Hatfield and Mamamia’s own, former OK! Deputy Editor Holly Wainwright, about the Britney years. THE END BITS: This episode was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get unlimited access to all Mamamia content. To subscribe head to mamamia.com.au/mplus With thanks to: Louisa Hatfield. And Holly Wainwright. Find out more about Extraordinary Stories here. Find out more about MPlus here. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ CREDITS: Host: Emma Gillespie Writers: Melanie Sauer, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa RatliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1990s were the era of the supermodels, the waifs, and a trend so deadly it came with a health warning: heroin chic. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire brought luxury to the local newsagent and gave Australian women a taste of the runways of Paris and Milan. A handful of women known by their first names only were on every cover: Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Elle… until the waifs came along and knocked them off. On this episode of Extraordinary Stories: Magazine Queens, Emma Gillespie speaks to former Vogue Editor Kirstie Clements about what it was like working in a world that would fly you to Paris for a manicure and also refuse to make clothes that could fit grown-up women. And Paula Joye tells us about what it was like working with the supermodels of the 90s... And yes, she saw them all naked. THE END BITS: This episode was originally released to MPlus subscribers. Subscribers get unlimited access to all Mamamia content. To subscribe head to mamamia.com.au/mplus With thanks to Kirstie Clements here. And Paula Joye here. Find out more about Extraordinary Stories here. Find out more about MPlus here. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Wmail us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ CREDITS: Host: Emma Gillespie Writers: Melanie Sauer, Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa RatliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our lady of Loretto’s feast day. (0:44) Father Nathan Cromly from the Saint John Institute joins Trending with Timmerie diving into Advent: the situation Our Lady faced compared with our present day situation. (4:21) Saint Joseph didn’t limit himself. He allowed what God had in store for him. (20:34) The reopening of Notre Dame cathedral. Will this be France’s moment? (40:26) Resources mentioned : Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy? https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/40109/did-angels-really-carry-the-holy-house-of-mary-to-loreto-italy The Extraordinary Story of Loreto https://media.ascensionpress.com/2019/12/10/the-extraordinary-story-of-loreto/ Fr. Nathan Cromly – Saint John Institute https://www.saintjohninstitute.org/ Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation https://scepterpublishers.org/products/coached-by-paul-the-apostle-lessions-in-transformation?srsltid=AfmBOopTys0DgHYLY3DgN-CZtRIWICG17ShVJQfJX7JbopooDshcGoDf&variant=44218634764465 Church bells across the U.S. to ring for Notre Dame’s reopening https://www.livenowfox.com/news/notre-dame-reopening-us-church-bells Archbishop of Paris SINGING to the organ of Notre Dame to ‘waken up, you sacred instrument’, after 5 years of sleep. The organ answers him with a fanfare! https://x.com/josephzubier/status/1865477786908995932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1865477786908995932%7Ctwgr%5E02d5687a29369afd29deea5b66fbd53c049313cd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcatholicvote.org%2Fnotre-dame-beautiful-ceremony-first-mass-takes-place-in-cathedral-since-fire%2F See Inside Notre-Dame Cathedral in These Breathtaking Images of Its Newly Unveiled Interior https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-inside-notre-dame-cathedral-in-these-breathtaking-images-of-its-newly-unveiled-interior-180985576/

Michael Finkel - The Stranger in the Woods - The Extraordinary Story of the Last True HermitJuly 31In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

On May 14th, 1907, Heinrich Pressler, Chief Engineer was found dead in the room he rented in Chemnitz, Germany. It was at first ruled as a suicide, but the case was soon re-opened and suspicion fell on his fiance, Grete Beier. Unpeel the layers of this disturbing case by diving into a murderer's mind with us. Tea of the Day: Kiki's Spiced Bread Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: “Girl Presents Bullet to Man.” The Oregon Daily Journal (UP), Wed, Oct 30, 1907, Page 3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1090698684/“A Beautiful Girl's Confession.” The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser, Tue, Aug 25, 1908, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/964685070/“1908: Grete Beier, who wanted the fairy tale.” Executed Today. Posted on 23 July, 2015 by Headsman, https://www.executedtoday.com/2015/07/23/1908-grete-beier-who-wanted-the-fairy-tale/“Sensational German Murder Case.” The Guardian, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/258542940/“Remarkable Murder Story. An Extraordinary Story.” Grimsby Evening Telegraph, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/918755939/“Woman Guillotined in Public.” The Cornishman, Thu, Jul 30, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/786684255/“Shot While Blindfolded.” Long Eaton Advertiser, Fri, Jul 03, 1908, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/853905293/“Beheads Young Girl.” Idaville Observer, Fri, Jul 31, 1908, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/881953778/“Extraordinary Murder Charge.” Liverpool Daily Post, Tue, Jun 30, 1908, Page 10, https://www.newspapers.com/image/797545615/“Girl Commits Terrible Crime.” Billings Evening Journal, Wed, Oct 30, 1907, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/953445310/“Girl Revolting Crime.” Grimsby Evening Telegraph, Mon, Oct 07, 1907, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/918752787/Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230802378/marie_margarethe-beier) accessed October 27, 2024), memorial page for Marie Margarethe “Grete” Beier (15 Sep 1885–23 Jul 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230802378, citing Johannisfriedhof Tolkewitz, Dresden, Stadtkreis Dresden, Saxony, Germany; Maintained by Malita (contributor 50493639).“Marie Margarethe Beier.” Murderpedia, (Capital Punishment UK) https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/beier-grete.htm“Grete Beier, German Serial Killer, Murdered Her Three Babies in Succession and Later Murdered Her Husband - 1908.” Unknown Gender History, September 22, 2011, https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/search?q=grete“Beheads Girl Who Killed Her Lover.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, Thu, Jul 23, 1908, Page 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1074675524/The Cincinnati Enquirer, Sun, Mar 08, 1908, Page 13, https://www.newspapers.com/image/33373453/“‘Surprise' Was Death.” St. Joseph News-Press, Mon, Nov 25, 1907, Page 8, https://www.newspapers.com/image/559246100/“Acts in Jail.” The Kingston Whig-Standard, Sat, Oct 26, 1907, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/783821093/Walters, Guy, “How the Nazis slaughtered 16,000 people by guillotine: Found in a Munich cellar, the death machine that reveals a forgotten horror.” Daily Mail, Published: 20:27 EDT, 13 January 2014 | Updated: 20:40 EDT, 13 January 2014, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538973/How-Nazis-slaughtered-16-000-people-guillotine-Found-Munich-cellar-death-machine-reveals-forgotten-horror.html 

John O'Leary dramatically escaped death as a child. After a catastrophic accident left with with third degree burns all over his body, and a 1 percent chance of survival, John has dedicated his life to inspiring awe in others. John is an internationally acclaimed speaker, host of the popular Live Inspired Podcast, and the author of multiple bestselling book, including his latest, In Awe. On this classic episode, John joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about overcoming his childhood accident, sharing his story worldwide, inspiring awe in others, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liberty talks about a couple of amazing books related to the week's new releases! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! Books Discussed Just Playing House by Farah Heron Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean's Most Fearsome Predators by John Long In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors by Doug Stanton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices