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Join Lynn Hoffman on this Music Saved Me episode with award winning, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Sandy Knox. She has had songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Neil Diamond, Donna Summer and she is releasing "Weighting-My Life if it were a musical" which is a new groundbreaking audio book that also includes 21 original songs. You'll love Sandy's authenticity and she clearly knows the healing power of music in our lives. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts. Warmly Buzz Knight Founder Buzz Knight Media ProductionsSupport the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Lynn Hoffman on this Music Saved Me episode with award winning, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Sandy Knox. She has had songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Neil Diamond, Donna Summer and she is releasing "Weighting-My Life if it were a musical" which is a new groundbreaking audio book that also includes 21 original songs. You'll love Sandy's authenticity and she clearly knows the healing power of music in our lives. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts. Warmly Buzz Knight Founder Buzz Knight Media ProductionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1ª sintonía: "The Ska Parade Metal Theme" - One Eye Open2ª sintonía: "The Ska Parade Polka" - The Schmedleys"Badminton On A Rope (The Ska Parade Theme Song)" - Let´s Go Bowling; "Game Show" - Suburban Rhythm; "Martha" - Unsteady; "The Long" - C.F.B.; "Brass Man" - Meal Ticket; "The Best of Love" - Ocean 11; "Dirty Rats" - TheVoodoo Glow Skulls; "Mr. Pitiful" (Otis Redding) - The Skeletones; "Solid As A Rock" - Ocean 11; "Matando El Diablo" - The Tremors; "Shot In The Dark" (H. Mancini) - Jump With Joe; "Club Ska Parade Theme" y "Heart And Soul" - See Spot; "Ice Cube, Korea Wants A Word With You" - Skankin´Pickle; "Date Rape" - Sublime; "Marie Elena" - Roland AlphonsoTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (1xCD) "Step On It: The Best Of The Ska Parade Radio Show" (A To Y Productions, 1993)Escuchar audio

06/06 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:09:00 The Sports Junkies break down the Terry McLaurin contract negotiations. The guys also discuss the 2025 Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. Today's guests were John Keim, Chris Mueller, and Kevin McCarthy.

Awakening is a powerful journey of life changes that lead to living in alignment with your heart and embodied in your Soul.  Oftentimes we can get caught up in the desire to achieve some end goal of an awakened life or soul purpose.  The truth is, awakening is an ongoing process of self discovery and growth.  In this episode we will explore how to shift from the pressure and burden to achieve an end goal to living an integrated meaningful life that honors and embraces the phases of awakening for more presence, power, trust, and clarity.Discover what Awakening truly isTransform pressure to achieve your awakening into a lifestyle of growth and presenceTurn your doubt into trust and clarityFeel calm in your heart and mind for you to embody Soulhttps://youtu.be/dV7GvTbdUUw   

This Week Alan is Joined by Ian and teh team at Heart and Soul to discuss the Heart and Soul Festival For all the runners and fitness people out there this could be the next dirty weekend / airfield anatchy style event check it out here Heart and Soul Racing –  If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

In the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, a unique spiritual community is making waves, literally. The Surf Church, led by Brazilian-born pastor and avid surfer Samuel Cianelli dos Anjos, blends traditional Sunday worship with the sport of surfing. In a country with deep historical and cultural ties to the Catholic Church, Portugal has seen a steady decline in the number of young people engaging with their faith. Many feel disconnected from the Church and believe it no longer speaks to them in a way they understand. In response to this, the Surf Church movement was born. Every Sunday, young people gather on the beach to surf together before walking to a nearby church to worship. Their motto: “We love waves, and we love Jesus”. Reporter Colm Flynn travels to Porto to discover more about this innovative approach.

With the dust still settling on the romance of Crystal Palace's win over Manchester City in the FA Cup Final, ITV's Mark Pougatch joins me to talk about how important it is to retain the heart and soul of sport in the face of blatant commercialism. The beating heart of cricket remains in the County Championship and as the white ball summer gets underway, Mark stresses that we should not lose sight of what really matters.Mark also talks about his new podcast - "How It All Played Out" - which focuses on the stories behind the most dramatic and iconic moments in sports history. It's available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Musambwa Island in Lake Victoria, Uganda, is a five-acre rocky outcrop of land five miles from the mainland and is the biggest breeding ground in the world for grey gulls and home to hundreds of other bird species and cobra. Amid the birds, snakes and lizards lives a male only community of fisherman who live by a code of cultural and spiritual practices. Reporter Zawadi Mudbio travels to live among the men of Musambwa to explore their sacred relationship with nature. Although the men have lived this way for generations there is the creeping influence of modernity. Through personal stories and reflections, the deep-seated beliefs that shape the lives of the island's inhabitants are revealed.

The Heart and Soul of UCE May 18, 2025 Rev Rosemary Morrison and the Pastoral Care TEam Order of Service Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting We Light Our Chalice Imagining by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold We light our chalice, imagining What lies in the liminal space Between the flame and its circle What dwells in the interstitial space Between the cracks in our lives' pavements And the threads of our days' fabrics What meanings are hidden Between the words that we know And those we have yet to conceptualize What compassion flutters Between me and you and all of us Between the known and the mystery And we color it all with love Hymn 354 We Laugh, We Cry. by S.J. Denham Sharing Our Abundance Candles of Joy and Concern Pastoral Response Service Leader Reflection Rev. Rosemary Time for All Ages Gloria Krenbrenk and her Power Song! Reading Love after Love by Derek Walcott The time will come When, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving At your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other's welcome, and say, sit here, Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine, Give break. Give back your heart To itself, to the stranger who has loved you All your lie, whom you ignored For another, who knows you by heart. Take down the love letters from the bookshelf, the photographs, the desperate notes, Peel your own image from the mirror. Sit. Feast on your life. Hymn 1023 Building Bridges. Quaker round Service Leader Reflection Gloria Krenbrenk Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WO-KjEvEG0&t=341s Service Leader Reflection Carol Hutchings Meditation Meditation Music 1053 How Could Anyone Service Leader Reflection Alec Mooji Moment of Reflection Hymn 1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place by L Roderick Extinguishing the Flame Benediction Postlude Carry the Flame

Join us for our series: How Do We Change?For more information, go to: www.thelighthousechurch.caGathering Time: Sundays - 10:30am

Malcolm X is one of the most iconic and complex figures of the 20th Century. Known globally for his fiery speeches and radical advocacy for Black empowerment, he was often portrayed as a fierce separatist and controversial figure during his years with the Nation of Islam. But his life was marked by constant growth, questioning, and evolution. In The Hajj, his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964, Malcolm X witnessed a community of Muslims from every background – rich and poor, Black and White – united in worship. Through his powerful Letter from Hajj, written during that journey, we explore a spiritual awakening that would help reframe his message from one of separation to one of global solidarity, inclusion, and human rights. Presented by his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz to mark 60 years since Malcolm X's assassination and 100 years since his birth.

Throughout his life as a theologian, Christian minister and cosmologist, Prof David Wilkinson has been asking - what does God do when I pray? The question became acutely personal after his wife, Alison, developed first ME and then crippling rheumatoid arthritis. As everyone prayed for her recovery, but no healing appeared to come for many years, the couple and their children felt their faith come into sharp focus. For their children, now both working for the Church, there was a profound crisis of faith which left them unable to pray. For David, anger and confusion that his wife, also a minister of a growing church, was left in pain and unable to walk, let alone lead her church. Naomi Wellings meets a family whose faith was shaken, but ultimately strengthened.

Following the death of Pope Francis, Catholics around the world look to Rome and the Vatican as the Church prepares to elect its next leader. But what do Catholics around the world hope to see in their future pontiff? Colm Flynn is in Rome to speak to Catholics gathered from different corners of the globe. From pilgrims in St Peter's Square to others from the US and Africa, Colm explores the diverse expectations, aspirations, and concerns they hold for their new spiritual leader.

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Sacred Harp pioneer and former punk frontman, Tim Eriksen, takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing – an American choral tradition experiencing a resurgence across the US and in Europe. All people and all faiths are welcome. As a new edition of the songbook approaches publication, Tim explores why this music is drawing more singers and how it's managing to remain inclusive despite increasing political polarisation in the wider culture.Sacred Harp is sung a-cappella in four-part harmony - a non-performative music where everyone takes a turn to lead and groups gather anywhere from churches to community centers and pubs. Songs were first published in a book of psalms in Georgia in 1844 and in 2025 a new edition will publish a record number of compositions submitted by sacred harp singers from all over the world. For Tim Eriksen this is devotional music, but it will mean different things to different people - what's special about it is the way it ‘transcends differences.' Sociologist Laura Clawson tells us how the forbearers of the music stipulated that religion, and politics should not come into the ‘hollow square.' Historically the Sacred Harp community has continued to sing and build bonds through chapters of political polarisation in the US. But how have recent political divides affected the community and how can it continue to remain an inclusive space? Producer: Sarah Cuddon A Falling Tree ProductionImage: Tim Eriksen teaching at Sage Gateshead's Summertyne Americana Festival

Send us a textThis batch of Booker's, named "Barry's Batch" in honor of former Beam CEO Barry Berish, delivers a remarkably smooth drinking experience despite its 125.7 proof, with rich caramel, peanut butter, and warm spice notes creating a perfect fireside sipper.• First Booker's release of 2025 (Batch 2501) honoring Barry Berish, former Beam chairman who passed away in early 2024• Aged 7 years, 2 months, 4 days with barrels from five different warehouse locations• Classic Jim Beam mash bill: 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley• Exceptional caramel-forward aroma with notes of peanut butter on the nose• Drinks smoother than its 125.7 proof might suggest• Adding a few drops of water enhances the peanut butter fudge notes• Over ice brings out more graham cracker and reduces any mustiness• Our barrel bottle breakdown score: 15 out of 18 possible points• Available for approximately $100, making it a solid value for a premium limited release• Demonstrates Fred Noe's commitment to maintaining Booker's legacy and qualityRemember, as Booker always said, enjoy it "any damn way you please" – neat, with water, or over ice!The first Booker's release of 2025 pays heartfelt tribute to a bourbon legend who helped shape the industry as we know it today. Barry's Batch, named for former Beam chairman and CEO Barry Berish, celebrates a man who guided the company for over 40 years until his passing earlier this year.This exceptional batch delivers everything bourbon enthusiasts seek in a premium barrel-strength release. At 125.7 proof, you might expect an aggressive heat, but Barry's Batch surprises with remarkable approachability. The nose immediately captivates with rich caramel aromas complemented by hints of peanut butter and vanilla that promise a memorable tasting experience.The flavor journey begins with honey sweetness on the tongue, developing into luscious caramel mid-palate before revealing warming cinnamon and allspice notes. What truly distinguishes this batch is its perfect balance – delivering full-bodied intensity without overwhelming the palate. Following Booker's philosophy of drinking bourbon "any damn way you please," we explored it neat, with a few drops of water (which amplified delightful peanut butter fudge notes), and over ice (bringing forward subtle graham cracker flavors).Aged 7 years, 2 months, and 4 days, this release demonstrates the meticulous barrel selection process that has become a hallmark of the Booker's brand. The blend incorporates barrels from five different warehouse locations, creating a complexity that tells the story of Kentucky's unpredictable aging environment. Each sip offers a window into why Booker's remains one of the most sought-after limited releases in American whiskey.Whether you're a longtime Booker's enthusiast or new to barrel-strength bourbon, Barry's Batch represents a fitting tribute to both its namesake and the enduring legacy of the Beam family. Pour yourself a glass, raise it to Barry, and discover why this bourbon scored an impressive 15/18 on our scale. What memorable bourbon experience will you share with friends tonight?voice over Whiskey Thief If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

On 4 September 2024, the town of Winder in the US state of Georgia became the latest scene of a school mass shooting. Two students and two teachers were killed. The suspect was 14 years old. The deadly attack at Apalachee High School left a community torn apart by guns and brought together in grief. In each of the previous four years there have been more than 600 mass shootings in the United States - almost two a day on average. Edward Stourton has been to Georgia to visit the church community attached to the high school, as they try to make sense of the violence in their hometown. He meets Pastor Frank Burnat and his pastoral team, who are ministering to a community in which both God and guns are a part of everyday life.

***This programme contains descriptions of genocide and violence against children*** Fifty years ago the fall of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, to the Khmer Rouge sparked a modern-day genocide that saw millions murdered in just four years. Today, a group that was almost entirely destroyed in the bloodshed is working both in person and online to heal the wounds that are still keenly felt. Religious practice was effectively outlawed under the Khmer Rouge and Buddhist monks were viciously targeted by the regime. By the time the genocide came to an end all but 3,000, of the country's 60,000 monks had been murdered. Now, still seen as the heart of Cambodian society, they re being mobilised to spread a message of non-violence across the country.

School shootings in the USA continue to be a far too common tragedy. In January 2017, 16-year-old Logan Cole, who lives in a small town in the American mid-west was shot in the bathroom of his high school by a fellow student. His injuries were extensive. Afraid for their own lives, other students jumped out of school windows, running shoeless across snowy fields in the freezing Ohio winter. As the news rippled around the small neighbourhood, there was an overwhelming sense of shock, despair and disbelief. Sam Walker travels to Ohio to see first-hand the effects that Logan's own faith had on his actions and how his attitude of love and forgiveness towards the young man who shot him had an extraordinary effect on the people of his community.

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In a cinema in south-west Germany, an audience is gathered to watch an Oscar-winning film, The Zone of Interest, about the life of Rudolf Höss, commandant of Auschwitz. Those present comprise Jewish people from around the world, and the special guest is Rudolf's grandson, Kai.The topic was rarely visited during Kai's childhood. It was only after a school history lesson that he began to comprehend Rudolf's role as head of the largest mass murder site in history. Journalist Shiroma Silva talks to Pastor Kai Höss as he seeks to disabuse congregations of the thinking that has all too often blamed Jewish people for all the world's ills, and describes himself as a Gentile who has been saved by Jewish leaders.

Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with Chadwick Stokes, the musician known for his work with bands like Dispatch and State Radio. He is a prominent advocate of social change using music as a tool for activism with his non-profit called "Calling All Crows." For questions or comments write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with Chadwick Stokes, the musician known for his work with bands like Dispatch and State Radio. He is a prominent advocate of social change using music as a tool for activism with his non-profit called "Calling All Crows." For questions or comments write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The use of non-diagetic songs in cinema is often designed to provoke a type of nostalgia, or at least an understanding of the era the film is set in. Apocalypse Now opens very effectively to the sounds of The End by The Doors. Goodfellas keeps updating the jukebox as the story travels over the years (Scorsese is a master of that). So, if you watch a film set in the 50s like American Graffiti or That'll Be The Day, the jukebox soundtracks to these films are like characters constantly reminding the viewers where they are timewise. The romantic (and sometimes lascivious) songs of the doo wop era paint a picture of American life in the 50s somewhat removed from the turmoils of segregation, a conflict in Korea, and McCarthyism….they paint the picture that many films are trying to portray. Welcome to episode 125 of See Hear Podcast. One of the singers in the latter part of the original doo wop era was Kenny Vance, a member of beloved group, Jay & The Americans. His experience as a young man singing with the group brought him into contact with so many other doo wop groups and eventually figures in the soul and pop world (he supported The Beatles on an American tour). He went on to be a musical director consultant for many films focusing on the 50s era. Eventually, he decided to become a director and document the original doo wop scene as he and some of his colleagues recalled it, what they went on to do, and how their pioneering sound influenced many others who don't even realise the gigantic shoulders they're standing on. The film he directed is called “Heart & Soul: A Love Story”, and it is a thing of beauty. Tim and I were joined by Melbourne doo wop guru Peter Merrett (of the Malt Shop Hop radio show) to chat with Kenny not only about his film, but a vast number of topics all related to his time in doo wop, the people who ran the labels, the session musicians, and the singers he worked with. WE get stories about Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Flamingos, The Chantels and so much more. I have to say that Kenny's memory is sharp and he regaled us with many incredible stories from a life in music. He's a true mentsch….and he even sang for us!!!! We've done our share of episodes, but this is one I will be remembering for a long time. If you haven't tuned into an episode in a while (or never have), start here….you don't need to have seen the film to appreciate this wonderful conversation, but we would certainly encourage watching it first chance you get. Our thanks not only go to Kenny for hanging out with us, but also to executive producer Liz Nickles who put us in contact with him. Tim and I also are grateful to Peter Merrett for bringing his expertise to the conversation. For details about screenings, go to https://www.heartandsoulthemovie.com/ If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com . Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.com Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast You can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify). You can also download the episode from the website at https://seehearpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/03/see-hear-125-interview-with-kenny-vance.html Proudly Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The use of non-diagetic songs in cinema is often designed to provoke a type of nostalgia, or at least an understanding of the era the film is set in. Apocalypse Now opens very effectively to the sounds of The End by The Doors. Goodfellas keeps updating the jukebox as the story travels over the years (Scorsese is a master of that). So, if you watch a film set in the 50s like American Graffiti or That'll Be The Day, the jukebox soundtracks to these films are like characters constantly reminding the viewers where they are timewise. The romantic (and sometimes lascivious) songs of the doo wop era paint a picture of American life in the 50s somewhat removed from the turmoils of segregation, a conflict in Korea, and McCarthyism….they paint the picture that many films are trying to portray. Welcome to episode 125 of See Hear Podcast. One of the singers in the latter part of the original doo wop era was Kenny Vance, a member of beloved group, Jay & The Americans. His experience as a young man singing with the group brought him into contact with so many other doo wop groups and eventually figures in the soul and pop world (he supported The Beatles on an American tour). He went on to be a musical director consultant for many films focusing on the 50s era. Eventually, he decided to become a director and document the original doo wop scene as he and some of his colleagues recalled it, what they went on to do, and how their pioneering sound influenced many others who don't even realise the gigantic shoulders they're standing on. The film he directed is called “Heart & Soul: A Love Story”, and it is a thing of beauty. Tim and I were joined by Melbourne doo wop guru Peter Merrett (of the Malt Shop Hop radio show) to chat with Kenny not only about his film, but a vast number of topics all related to his time in doo wop, the people who ran the labels, the session musicians, and the singers he worked with. WE get stories about Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Flamingos, The Chantels and so much more. I have to say that Kenny's memory is sharp and he regaled us with many incredible stories from a life in music. He's a true mentsch….and he even sang for us!!!! We've done our share of episodes, but this is one I will be remembering for a long time. If you haven't tuned into an episode in a while (or never have), start here….you don't need to have seen the film to appreciate this wonderful conversation, but we would certainly encourage watching it first chance you get. Our thanks not only go to Kenny for hanging out with us, but also to executive producer Liz Nickles who put us in contact with him. Tim and I also are grateful to Peter Merrett for bringing his expertise to the conversation. For details about screenings, go to https://www.heartandsoulthemovie.com/ If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com . Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.com Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast You can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

In Bangladesh, hijras - once a revered community - have long lived on the margins. Also known as the third gender, hijras form a diverse group, including those born intersex - meaning their physical traits don't fit neatly into ‘male' or ‘female' categories - and transgender individuals. Traditionally seen as spiritual figures with the power to bless or curse, they are now outcasts, denied homes, jobs, and opportunities. But in a quiet village in Mymensingh, a spiritual revolution is taking place.Reporter Sahar Zand has gained rare access to this community, spending time with its leader, Tanu - a transgender woman and practising Muslim - who has built a sanctuary where hijras can reconnect with faith. At the heart of this transformation is a Quran study group, offering hijras the religious education they were long denied, and a newly built mosque - the first in Bangladesh to welcome them as equals, after they were expelled from others. With the help of an imam who risked everything to stand by them, they are reclaiming their right to Islam.But as religious conservatism rises, so do the threats against them. Their village is no longer just a refuge; it is the frontline of a battle for acceptance. Can faith be the key to breaking barriers, or will they be forced back into the shadows?

Send us a textRaquel Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by continually pushing her creative boundaries and navigating the music industry on her own terms. Raised in LA, Raquel was always recognized for her talent, often being labeled "the singer," yet her artistry goes far beyond that. As a singer, producer, songwriter, and performer, she blends her diverse talents to create a sound that is uniquely her own.At the heart of Raquel's work is a commitment to authenticity. She thrives on blending personal experiences with broader societal narratives, offering a fresh perspective on womanhood, self-worth, and independence. Deeply passionate about creating art that resonates personally while challenging stereotypes, her music is an honest reflection of who she is—a fusion of soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and modern production that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Known for her soulful vocals, innovative production, and magnetic stage presence, Raquel crafts music that is as heartfelt as it is groovy.Throughout her career, Raquel has stayed true to her vision and sound. Her breakout studio release, The 310, inspired by her LA roots, features the hit single Mile High, which garnered over 5 million streams and solidified her presence in the R&B scene. In 2021, she followed up with Sweet Side, her independently released debut album that showcased exciting collaborations with the likes of MXXWLL, Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai), and Amber Navran (Moonchild). With over 25 million streams, Sweet Side continues to resonate with fans worldwide, becoming a staple on playlists across the globe. In October 2024, Raquel released her most personal work yet, Housewife, a project that challenges traditional stereotypes of womanhood and draws parallels between the overlooked labor of housewives and independent artists alike. The album fuses her love for music with her newfound passion for cooking, including a collection of her favorite recipes. Collaborating with familiar producers and songwriters like SammyB, Jess Best, Nigel Hall, Amber Navran, and Dux, along with new contributors like Misha, Housewife blends live musicianship with modern electronic elements, further refining her distinct sound. Beyond her projects, Raquel's journey as an independent artist is a testament to her perseverance and dedication. She works tirelessly to bring her vision to life, whether in her home studio or in the kitchen, nurturing connections with her community. Raquel believes in defining success on her own terms—embracing balance, creativity, and joy in both her personal and professional life. With a growing fanbase and an independent team that competes with the best of them, Raquel continues to prove that real fulfillment comes from authenticity. Her artistry, much like her life, is a celebration of individuality, resilience, and the freedom to forge your own path.Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

For centuries, ayahuasca has been a sacred plant for the Shipibo-Konibo peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. Part medicine, part spiritual ceremony, ayahuasca and other plant medicines are revered practices. But in recent years, a boom in Western interest in psychedelics has started to reshape ayahuasca ceremonies and practise. Fuelled by celebrity endorsements, a new wave of tourists are heading to purpose-built resorts in the Peruvian jungle to take ayahuasca, guided by shamans from the Shipibo-Konibo tribes. In this episode of Heart and Soul, reporter Janak Rogers travels to the Peruvian Amazon to explore this so-called ‘psychedelic renaissance'. From candlelit jungle ceremonies to bustling tourist strips, Rogers uncovers the allure of ayahuasca for Westerners seeking help and healing. But as the ayahuasca boom transforms local communities, challenges arise: the rise of unscrupulous shamans, the commercialisation of Indigenous knowledge, and risks faced by vulnerable travellers.

12 - Dom kicks off today over the food stamps controversy where the American Heart association is defending the right to buy soda and junk food with your food stamps. What kind of backwards world do we live in? 1215 - PA Congressman House and Majority WHIP Guy Reschenthaler joins us today. Why did some Republicans vote against the latest CR bill? What is to be done about swatting, as more and more conservatives have been raided by our agencies in the middle of the night? What can we expect to see from the House regarding a budget? How fast will we see a plan? 1220 - Side - Something more American than apple pie 1235 - We're going to be paying how much for “art”? For Giordano Productions? Is this al really necessary? Your calls on the matter. 1250 - Should married couples have separate bathrooms?

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Amie Liebowitz interviews matchmaker and dating coach Aleeza Ben Shalom from the Netflix show Jewish Matchmaker. She then goes on her own quest to learn about the traditional and religious values of matchmaking. From a mass dating event to going through her own matchmaking experience, Amie asks herself the question: Is she being open enough to exploring new connections and can tradition save her love life in this modern world?

In 2022 the kingdom of Bhutan ordained 144 women in an unprecedented ceremony. Among them was Emma Slade, also known as Lopen Ani Pema Deki, from Kent in the UK. She was the only Western woman to take part. Emma's faith has been a part of her life since she was held at gunpoint and robbed in Indonesia in 1997. She studied in Bhutan and set up a charity that supports children with special needs in the country. She talks to Julia Paul about life as a bhikshuni in the UK and Bhutan, her memories of taking part in the historic mass ordination and what it means for Buddhist nuns in Bhutan and other countries.

A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler is heard at 11:30 AM Central Time on Faith Music Radio.  Join the Facebook group On a Positive Note to get more words of encouragement from Mrs. Vicky - https://www.facebook.com/groups/171863542874382/

Happiness is great, but it can be fleeting.  Joy, on the other hand, has staying power for your heart and soul.   Today, Coach Mark Geist helps you define and appreciate the joy you can find in your life!When was the last time you changed direction to follow the Holy Spirit's lead? That is the type of pivot this new devotional is about—those tiny changes we can easily make in our spiritual life that pay big dividends later.Sometimes a pivot is going an additional step—to take notice, to listen or to open up—some slight action in the moment that actually creates tremendous opportunities for yourself spiritually or in bringing Jesus to those who need Him. In Pivot Driven Devotions, you'll experience nearly 90 Bible accounts of the pivots people took to listen, to take one small step, or to make a tiny change that made a huge difference. Are you looking to bring new energy and passion to your Bible study and time with God? Get this devotional today with your gift of any amount. You'll be glad you did!Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

In 2019, performer and writer Rochi Rampal found herself attending 10 funerals in one year. To contend with this, she embarked on her own “crash course” to better deal with death, and felt she had found a new attitude to both grief and dying. But Rochi was then given a new diagnosis that forced her to face the threat to her life that she thought she was ready for and the composure she thought she had was shaken. So Rochi wants to begin again and turns to faith and spirituality for answers.

Abram Iskhakov is the caretaker of the oldest synagogue in Bukhara, one of the sacred cities of Islam. He is keeper of a Torah inscribed on deer velum and kept safe for 1000 years, or so the story goes. Abram has a powerful voice and recites for us a very special prayer, the Haqqoni, recited at both Jewish and Muslim mourning services in Persian, the language of his city and of Central Asian Jews from Samarkand to the borders of China. What does Haqqoni tell us about the culture of Central Asia? And as the Bukharan Jewish population migrates across the world, what is becoming of the Haqqoni?

The Muslim feminist movement is growing in Turkey with young women becoming increasingly vocal about their rights and place in a traditionally patriarchal society. Emily Wither has been speaking to the co-founders of the country's first Muslim Feminist association about how they have overcome pushback from their own communities, threats to their organisation and navigated a civil society that's rooted in secularism.

Mario Hernández | Recorded December 7, 2024

Mario Hernández | Recorded December 7, 2024

In Spirituality in Sin City, presenter Rajeev Gupta takes listeners on an unexpected journey through the hidden spiritual side of Las Vegas—a city famed for its glitz, glamour, and indulgence. Beyond the flashing lights and high-stakes casinos, Las Vegas is home to a growing community of spiritual practitioners and seekers, drawn to the city in search of transformation and meaning.The documentary explores stories of resilience and renewal, including Erin Raymond, a mother navigating profound personal loss while seeking healing in the spiritual community. It also features Chaplain Ryan from Westcare, who supports addiction recovery through a unique blend of Christian and Eastern spiritual practices. Together, their experiences paint a vivid picture of how spirituality thrives in a place known for excess.From meditation sessions to spiritual detoxing and the serene Brahma statue on the Strip, Spirituality in Sin City reveals a side of Vegas few would expect—a city where faith and transformation flourish in the most surprising ways.Produced and Presented by Rajeev Gupta.

Join @thebuzzknight for an inside look at the life and career of the iconic musician, author and activist Darryl McDaniels. "D" is known for his breakthrough work with the band "Run-DMC". which burst on the scene in the 80's to become the most influential band in Hip-Hop history. Darryl also reveals which of his many projects that he gives so much passion and purpose to, gives him the most satisfaction. If you have questions or comments, write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com. Like this show, share with your friends and leave us a review here. Review Check out our companion podcast, Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman here. listen Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Past comments from Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith on the willingness and want of bringing an NBA championship to Utah More on Ryan Smith comments Utah Hockey Club GM Bill Armstrong Hour 2 Utah Jazz past drafts Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 The difficulty of putting together an NBA championship team Sports Roulette

Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, once told Michael Goldfarb of people going to their deaths at Auschwitz asking who will say Kaddish for me? Kaddish is the Jewish prayer for the dead. On the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz' liberation Michael Goldfarb explores the origins and meaning of Kaddish. How did a prayer for the dead, in which death is not mentioned, become the centrepiece of Jewish mourning?

Sahar Zand follows young Hindu activists Banamali and Sukanto, who are documenting the violence they say authorities and media are ignoring. She joins them as they respond to a new attack on a Hindu-majority village, where a mob set fire to a yet another building. The attacks are not just aimed at buildings. Sahar meets victims, including an elderly village doctor recovering from an attempted murder and a grieving mother whose 14-year-old son was killed trying to escape the country. In a tense interview, Sahar confronts Mahmudul Hasan Gunovi, a far-right Islamist leader accused of fueling the violence with his inflammatory rhetoric. She experiences the violence first-hand during a volatile encounter when Banamali and Sukanto visit a sensitive site, where a Hindu crematorium has recently been destroyed, and a make-shift mosque built on its ruins.

In the aftermath of Bangladesh's political unrest and the student-led protests that led to the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024, the country is facing a period of transition and uncertainty. Amid the chaos, harrowing videos and reports of violent attacks against the Hindu minority flooded social media—images of burning buildings, horrifying violence, and women weeping as they pleaded for help. However, some began to doubt the veracity and authenticity of these videos after they seemed to be sensationalised by right-wing influencers and news outlets in neighbouring India.Despite this, shocking new videos of alleged attacks continue to appear on social media, with little or no acknowledgement from a world that is now questioning their legitimacy. In the first episode of a two-part series for BBC World Service's Heart & Soul, reporter Sahar Zand travels to Bangladesh to investigate the truth behind the contradictory news headlines and the contrasting videos emerging daily online. There, Sahar follows two Hindu university students, Sukanto and Banamali, who have made it their mission to verify and document what they describe as brutal assaults on their community, determined to set the record straight.Sahar follows Sukanto and Banamali as they travel to some of the worst-affected areas, and sees and hears firsthand accounts of homes burned, families separated, temples desecrated, and entire villages torn apart by mob violence. Despite their tireless efforts to report the truth, the two friends say that the Hindu experience in Bangladesh has been met with silence from both the world's media and the country's authorities. Producer: Sahar Zand Executive producer: Rajeev Gupta

In 2019 a devastating fire ripped through the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Locals looked on in disbelief, and millions watched on television around the world, as the iconic wooden spire came crashing down into the flames. Many thought Notre Dame was lost forever, but the 860-year-old Cathedral was not for giving up and over the past four years a team of skilled workers, at a cost of 700 million Euros, have painstakingly reconstructed this medieval masterpiece. Colm Flynn meet five people who say the symbolism of this Cathedral's restoration has had a profound impact on their faith. From a young wheelchair user who constructed a wheelchair for Pope Francis from the Cathedral's burnt wood, to the firefighter who saved the sacred chalice from the flames, to the young female footballer involved in the Paris Olympics who is now inspired to see the cathedral's rebirth and a choir made up of the Cathedral's architects and carpenters.

Members of Turkey's ancient Jewish community say they feel forced to hide their identities and practice their religion in private, after a marked rise in antisemitism following the 7 October attacks in Israel. Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has maintained a relentless criticism of Israel's government for its response to Hamas' 2023 attack. He has accused the Jewish state of genocide and mass murder and nicknamed its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, “the butcher of Gaza,” as well as comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Over the past year, Erdogan's charged rhetoric has ricocheted through Turkey's small but ancient Jewish community. Members say there has been a visible increase in hate speech and antisemitism. Victoria Craig meets members of Turkey's Jewish community and delves into the unique history of Judaism in Turkey.