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Adolescence has sparked fresh discussion about the impact social media and misogynistic influencers have on young boys, so we thought you'd like to hear Amol's full interview with Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty.He spoke to them before the series was released about what inspired Stephen to make it, the issues it raises, Owen Cooper's standout performance and how each episode was filmed in one-shot.And make sure you listen to this week's episode of The Today Podcast to hear Amol explore those themes in more detail.To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time they release a new episode.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Jade Lauriston. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

A series about a teenage boy who is accused of murdering a girl from his school was the most watched show on Netflix last weekend. Meanwhile the former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has said that he fears young men are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching porn.Amol spoke to Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty, who star in the Netflix series, and in this episode of The Today Podcast he delves deeper into what it means to be a boy today with Richard Reeves, who wrote Of Boys and Men, and Catherine Carr who made a Radio 4 documentary called About the Boys.You can listen to her series here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001yshlTo get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time they release a new episode.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Grace Reeve and Beth Chalmers. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Voters seem to be giving Keir Starmer a bit of credit for the role he has been playing on the world stage, so is it a sign that the prime minister is getting better at politics?Former Labour cabinet minister Lord Blunkett tells Amol what he makes of the prime minister's recent performance, why he thinks the government is right to cut the welfare budget and what lessons it could learn from Alastair Campbell about spin (2:15).Amol also talks to Anna Foster after it was announced that she will be joining Today as one of its main presenters (36:22).To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time they release a new episode.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Today, we look at Ukraine saying it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire. The decision comes after US and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia for talks. Washington will also immediately restore intelligence sharing and “security assistance” to Ukraine. Adam is joined by Lord Kim Darroch - Former British Ambassador to the US and Former UK National Security.Plus, President Trump has ordered 50% tariffs on Canadian steel. It comes after the worst day of 2025 for US financial markets. Adam is joined by Faisal Islam, BBC economics editor to examine how the markets are reacting to the trade war, and why President Trump might be happy to take the risk. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

In the first six weeks of his second term Donald Trump has rewritten US foreign policy, fractured the Nato alliance, dismantled parts of the US government and signed various presidential orders on everything from border security to diversity programmes. In this episode Nick and Amol are joined by Brian Klaas, professor of global politics at University College London and a writer for The Atlantic magazine, who thinks Trump is undermining democracy and global security (07:44).And Nick tells Amol about his exclusive interview with Rishi Sunak (44:36).To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time we release a new episode, and you won't miss our extra bonus episodes either. GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.uk The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor. This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Nadia Gyane and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

After listener Margaret got in touch asking about Steve Rosenberg's life in Moscow as the BBC's Russia Editor, Nick and Amol sat down with him to find out how the country has changed over the years that he has lived there and what it's like reporting from Russia now.They talk about the challenges he faces, how he reports impartially and accurately on Vladimir Putin, how he relaxes and what it was like playing the piano for Mikhail Gorbachev.To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time we release a new episode, and you won't miss our extra bonus episodes either. GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.uk The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor. This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Nadia Gyane and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Nadia Gyane. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

The billionaire owner of X has made misleading claims about Keir Starmer's handling of the grooming gangs scandal and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has announced the end of independent fact-checking on Meta's platforms in the US. The move comes as Zuckerberg and other tech executives seek to improve relations with US President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office later this month.In this episode Amol and Nick talk to Vivian Schiller, former head of news at Twitter, about what is happening to free speech online. They also reflect on how Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have reacted to Elon Musk's intervention.To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time we release a new episode, and you won't miss our extra bonus episodes either. GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.uk The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor. This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Nadia Gyane and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Nadia Gyane. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

The conflict in Gaza has continued into 2025 but there is still hope for a ceasefire as talks resume in Doha. Previous attempts at achieving peace have failed, but with the arrival of Donald Trump as the new US President in less than two weeks – could this be the moment that a ceasefire deal finally succeeds?On this episode Sumi Somaskanda speaks with the BBC's Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf and the BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams about the hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza this year, and whether the arrival of Donald Trump will change the course of events in the Middle East.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts and Tom KavanaghSound engineers: Jonny Baker and Phil BullAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: China Collins

Can the world fight climate change without the US? Donald Trump's election victory threatens to derail the COP29 climate talks taking place in Azerbaijan this week. The US is one of the world's biggest sources of carbon emissions but the president-elect has called global warming a hoax, championed the oil industry and promised to withdraw from international climate agreements. On this episode, Lucy Hockings speaks to the BBC's US climate correspondent Carl Nasman and the host of the BBC podcast The Climate Question, Graihagh Jackson.Producers: Peter Goffin, Alice Aylett Roberts and Beth Timmins Sound engineers: Jonny Baker and Ricardo McCarthyAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: Sara Wadeson

At the start of August, the world watched as 16 political prisoners were released by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap with the west since the Cold War. But what will life be like as opposition figures in exile?Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBC's Will Vernon who tells the stories of Russian dissidents who have faced intimidation and violence since leaving the country. They are also joined by our Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford was expelled from Russia after decades of reporting. She is the author of "Goodbye to Russia" which details how Vladimir Putin's time in power has reshaped the country.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Richard Moran and Alix Pickles.Sound Engineer: Mike Regaard and Jonny Baker.Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.

This is a Bonus episode from The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail?The world's largest live-streaming platform, Twitch, faces an uncertain future. Media reports suggest that parent company Amazon has become frustrated by its failure to make profit, and rumours are swirling of a third round of layoffs within a year. But does its loyal audience of 240 million active monthly users make it too big to fail? On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by BBC tech reporter Tom Gerken, and the BBC's former gaming correspondent Steffan Powell. They examine what makes Twitch unique, and discuss whether the platform is under threat from its rivals. This episode was made by Laurie Kalus and Tom Kavanagh. The technical producers were Ben Andrews and Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Richard Fenton-Smith.The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC World Service. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or search for The Global Story wherever you got this podcast.

The world's largest live-streaming platform, Twitch, faces an uncertain future. Media reports suggest that parent company Amazon has become frustrated by its failure to make profit, and rumours are swirling of a third round of layoffs within a year. But does its loyal audience of 240 million active monthly users make it too big to fail?On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by BBC tech reporter Tom Gerken, and the BBC's former gaming correspondent Steffan Powell. They examine what makes Twitch unique, and discuss whether the platform is under threat from its rivals.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.This episode was made by Laurie Kalus and Tom Kavanagh. The technical producers were Ben Andrews and Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Richard Fenton-Smith.

How a street dance from New York made it to the Games. Breaking is an art form, a cultural touchstone, and now an Olympic sport. So what does it take to be a champion? And can breakers use this moment in the spotlight to inspire the next generation of b-girls and b-boys? On this episode Azadeh Moshiri is joined by BBC Sport Correspondent Katie Gornall and Zack “Cracker Zacks” Slusser, the vice president of Breaking DanceSport for USA Dance.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Alix Pickles and Peter Goffin. Sound Engineers: Phil Bull and Jonny Baker. Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.

Today, we answer your questions about the violent disorder which has spread across the UK since the Southport attack. Adam is joined by political and investigations correspondent Joe Pike, senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha, and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone.Plus, Adam speaks to disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, about the website whose story gave a false name to the 17-year-old charged over the Southport attack. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Joe Biden is out and has endorsed his vice president. But will Kamala Harris win the Democratic nomination – and can she beat Donald Trump in November?Amol and Nick are joined by fellow Today presenter and Americast host Justin Webb for his take on the big news. Who might Harris pick as her running mate? How will she frame Trump in the contest? And why might it all come down to the voters of Omaha, Nebraska?If you have a question you'd like to Amol and Nick to answer get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email us Today@bbc.co.ukEpisodes of The Today Podcast will continue to land twice a week post-election and look out for bonus Q&A episodes. Subscribe on BBC Sounds to get Amol and Nick's take on the new government, with insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme.The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the UK's most influential radio news programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.You can listen to the latest episode of The Today Podcast anytime on your smart speaker by saying “Smart Speaker, ask BBC Sounds for The Today Podcast.”The producer is Hatty Nash, the editor is Tom Smithard. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Research and digital production from Joe Wilkinson, technical production from Jonny Baker.

Amol and Nick look ahead to election night, with a run down of the key moments and the best time to get some sleep (if you must!)They also discuss one of the big challenges the next government faces - whoever enters Downing Street on Friday - what to do about small boats crossing the Channel. What could the elections in France mean for any future agreement? Lord Ricketts, former ambassador to France and former National Security Adviser gives his take.Plus the Pod Squad have a special birthday surprise for Amol!If you have a question you'd like to Amol, Nick and the Pod Squad to answer get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email us Today@bbc.co.ukEpisodes of The Today Podcast during the election campaign land on Mondays and Wednesdays and look out for bonus episodes. Subscribe on BBC Sounds to get Amol and Nick's reaction to the election results this Friday, with insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme.The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the UK's most influential radio news programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.You can listen to the latest episode of The Today Podcast anytime on your smart speaker by saying “Alexa, Ask BBC Sounds for The Today Podcast.”The senior producer is Tom Smithard, the researcher is Joe Wilkinson, the producer is Hazel Morgan. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Technical production from Jonny Baker. Digital production from Joe and Elliot Ryder.

In the past week, 180 million people voted in elections for the European Union parliament. While the centre-right remains the biggest grouping – and made gains – it was the seats picked up by hard-right parties that captured the headlines. In France, the far-right National Rally won an unprecedented share of the vote. And President Emmanuel Macron shocked Europe by calling a snap general election.For today's episode, Katya Adler is wearing her other hat, as the BBC's Europe Editor. As the story unfolds, she takes us from results night in Brussels to a train to Paris to cover the snap election.You can listen to our previous episode "Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fascism-in-italy-has-the-country-moved-on-from-its-past/id1715473158?i=1000657436379 The Global Story delivers trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.This episode was made by Richard Moran and Eleanor Sly. The technical producers was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Amol and Nick look ahead to the week in which the release of party manifestos could well reset the narrative of the election.They consider what the rise of the right in European elections might mean for the UK with the help of friend of the pod, pollster James Kanagasooriam.Plus Nick talks tactics ahead of his TV leadership interview with Rishi Sunak.Episodes of The Today Podcast during the election campaign will land on Mondays and Thursdays. Subscribe on BBC Sounds to get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories of the week, with insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme. If you would like a question answering, get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email us Today@bbc.co.uk The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the UK's most influential radio news programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor. The senior producer is Tom Smithard, the editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Technical production from Jonny Baker and digital production from Joe Wilkinson.

Today we take a look at accusations that former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke lobbied former Lord Chancellor, Sir Robert Buckland, over her then-husband Charlie's sexual assault case.A spokesman for Ms Elphicke, said the claims were "nonsense". Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss how big a problem it is for the party, and how the story came to light.And Laura's been speaking to the foreign secretary, Lord David Cameron, as Israel expands its military operation in Rafah. Paddy also reveals what it's like to be behind the scenes with Terry Wogan at Eurovision. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In this final episode of Emerged, we combed through 70+ hours of interviews with dozens to look back on the movement and assess its successes, its failures, and its legacy. We talk about the central aspect of the ECM — friendship — and we listen in as two churches die. And finally, we say our goodbyes. Voices include Mark Scandrette, Doug Pagitt, Brian McLaren, Jason Mitchell, Danielle Shroyer, Lilly Lewin, Rudy Carrasco, Jonny Baker, Tim Keel, Tim Conder, Morgan McKenna, Brad Cecil, Brad Smith, Jay Bakker, Barry Taylor, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Gerardo Marti, Mike Clawson, Mike Stavlund, Diana Butler Bass, and Anthony Smith.  ______________ Emerged is a crowdfunded project. If you join, you'll have access to extra material, ad-free episodes, private livestreams with the hosts and guests, and an array of gifts at various levels of partnership. Learn more and join at EmergedPodcast.com. Our Producers: Karen Sloan - karensloan.net The Open Table Network - https://opentable.network/ Brad Cecil Chris Estus Music by The Cobalt Season (compliments of Ryan Sharp), Solomon's Porch (compliments of Ben Johnson) Order Tony's Book "The God of Wild Places: https://reverendhunter.com/books Get Tickets to Theology Beer Camp here: theologybeer.camp **Use code: EMERGEHOBBIT for $25 off at check out*** Produced by Josh Gilbert: joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doing the Principle 4 “Spiritual Inventory” can look like a ridiculous thing to accomplish from the outside looking in. Why would we want to spend time looking at our past? Could it be that this process of examining our past hurts and fully grieving and lamenting that pain leads to walking in the fullness of hope and joy? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this important topic to help us understand the value of facing, grieving, and feeling our pain in the presence of Jesus and a safe community. 

Today, we analyse Laura's interview with the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the budget.Laura and Paddy are joined by Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation to shed some light on what goes into making a budget and whether the chancellor has any room to manoeuvre this week.And Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a teenager who took her own life talks to Laura. He believes his daughter was being cyber bullied on social media by her classmates. Mr Janin wants to use his platform to advocate for new cyberbullying laws. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Gray with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Can you imagine going to the doctor with your illness, and in response to that the doctor keeps denying your symptoms saying, “Everything‘s fine.” But in your heart of hearts, you know everything is not fine. You would probably find a new doctor. The Great Physician, Jesus Christ, never denies our pain and He asks us to not deny it either. If we will take time to understand what denial is and bring that pain out into the open and into the light, God can do amazing things. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this groundbreaking and life-changing principle of facing our denial. 

Sweden is struggling to contain the gang wars that are spilling out onto the streets. Innocent people are being caught in the crossfire while child soldiers carry out dangerous shoot-to-kill missions for leaders who live abroad. The Swedish government has even recruited the army to help stop the violence. But is it too late?We explain how the peaceful nation has turned into a European hotspot for shootings with the leading Swedish journalist in gang crimes, Diamant Salihu, and Matilda Welin from BBC Monitoring.Today's episode of The Global Story was made by Emilia Jansson and Neal Razzell. The technical producers were Mike Regaard, Sam Dickinson and Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Today we look at the Conservative party's response to Lee Anderson's comments about the London Mayor Sadiq Khan.Laura's been talking to the Deputy PM Oliver Dowden. Paddy's interviewed the former justice secretary Robert Buckland. Newsnight political editor Nick Watt is also in the Newscast studio for analysis on the politics of it all, and he helps us get to the bottom of the row over whether the Speaker was threatened before his key Commons decision.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Anger can be one of the most misunderstood emotions of all that we carry as believers in Christ. But anger is just a rise against an injustice. So how do we walk and struggle well when anger comes online? What are some practical things that we can learn and lean into to help us move forward with health when the signal of anger comes up? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, speaks with Sarah as she shares her own experience and how this played out in her recovery story.

One of the greatest blessings about the ministry of Celebrate Recovery is that whether we come from one country or another, we all speak the same language, and that language is "hurt." Pain is a language that we all can understand and feel at the very core of our heart. How we deal with that pain is critical to our growth process. On this week's episode listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews a dear brother, Jose. He shares a part of his life-change story in coming into Celebrate Recovery.

In this episode we will continue with Part 2 of the conversation on establishing the value of our presence versus our intellect in sitting with someone and listening to their inventory during the fifth step process. How do we stay present and attuned to the person who is courageously opening their heart and life so that we can be a part of the healing process that Jesus and the individual has invited us into? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom continues the conversation.

One of the greatest gifts we have in recovery is being able to sit with someone who enters into the scary parts of their story.  This may even be the first time they are sharing and they have decided to share with us. This process can be one of the biggest healing components of the recovery process through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. But, as we listen, how do we stay out of our head and not overthink this? How do we understand the difference between skill versus presence in the listening end of the fifth step? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom unpacks this topic in Part 1 of the conversation.

On this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, continues his interview with two brothers in Christ - Nick and Ryan - in part 2 of their discussion about the opioid epidemic. The numbers are staggering when it comes to this epidemic's impact on individuals, families, and communities across the globe. What are the resources that are available to us to help people as they face this seemingly insurmountable mountain of struggle? Listen as we get our arms around this topic and point people to Jesus for healing. 

The numbers are staggering when it comes to the opioid epidemic and how it's impacting individuals, families, and communities across the globe. How do we get our arms around this epidemic and point people to Jesus for healing? What are the resources available to us to help people as they face this seemingly insurmountable mountain of struggle? On this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews two brothers in Christ - Nick and Ryan - to talk about this important subject.

It can seem a little bit awkward when we think about the idea of connecting with "self." It might seem like the last person I want to connect with in my struggles is the very person that's in the middle of the struggle. But learning how to stop and stay within myself and not exit my "self" in the midst of trials and struggles is critical to staying in a healthy space in recovery. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, visits with Andy Petry, Landing Director of Celebrate Recovery, to discuss this important topic to help keep us on the healthy road to recovery.

What happens when we refuse to face the hurts and trauma from our past? Sometimes, wherever we sit in our brokenness can keep us stuck there and even hidden underneath the table in a place of darkness. On this week's podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack parts of his story and how God met him underneath the dark table of his life to ultimately invite him into a new space called "healing and recovery."

There are some aspects of our life that if we really think about it sound and seem repulsive. What are some things that represent your version of “toilet water” in your mind, heart and body? What do we need to be paying attention to to keep us from consuming the nasty old “toilet water” that tried to steal the fruit from our life?In this podcast Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR, will remind us of some of the ways the enemy deceives us in our place of weakness with unaddressed lies and temptations.

What do you think of when you hear the word relapse? It's easy to box it into a very defined picture but what if the act of relapse is not the only thing we need to be focusing on? What if there are some questions that we can be asking ourselves to help prevent the physical act of relapse or lapsing into old tendencies, mentally or emotionally? On this podcast join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery as he interviews a special guest and friend, Buck on this important topic.

The practice of taking a daily inventory can feel arduous and laborious at times if we forget the value behind this practice. What makes this so valuable?In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery invites a guest on to help unpack this important discipline that brings incredible value to our life and recovery. Listen into this conversation and be blessed.

In celebrate recovery we tend to find our own language that we use to help us stay on the road to recovery. What does it mean to “keep coming back“ in this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery has a great conversation with Mac Owen, Global Director of Celebrate Recovery to talk about the benefits and the reasons behind the practice of “keep coming back”.

What if you received an invitation from your girlfriend to attend celebrate recovery just two months into your relationship? Would that get you pumped up and excited? Would you turn and run? Scott leaned into the invitation and it changed his life. In this week's episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews a brother in Christ who walked into recovery broken and lost and found healing and strength as he worked the recovery principles. Listen in and be inspired from this life change testimony.

Life change story testimonies can be a lifeline for us in our recovery journey. Have you ever listened to a testimony and wondered to yourself “how is this even possible?“ God does miraculous things through CR. Today's testimony with John Paul is one of those miraculous stories that will bless your heart significantly. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery interviews a fellow struggler in the recovery process as he shares his story of hope.

During the holidays especially we can find ourselves distracted, busy and overwhelmed by the overall season. How do we stay connected with God in the midst of the chaos happening around us? What does it look like to practically connect with God on a regular basis so that we can stay in a healthy space? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery visits with a guest on this important topic.

In recovery language we often use the phrase live one day at a time“. But what does that really mean? Is it more than just a catchy cliché that we say to each other as we walk through the recovery principles? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery unpacks what it practically looks like to live one day at a time and how we can apply that to our life in bite-size chunks.

In this week's podcast Rodney Holmstrom continues the conversation with Matt in unpacking what life change and healing looks like in his life. How did Matt face the hurts, core beliefs, the hang-ups that kept him stuck, and even broken and compulsive habits that were separating him from God and others? Listen to the conclusion of this incredible life change story and how Matt found healing through celebrate recovery as he ran to Jesus with all of it.

Pain has a way of getting our attention and can be the catalyst toward getting help and working on our recovery. What does it look like when we have event after event in our life that impacts us in significant ways? Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery as he interviews Matt in an incredible life change story.

One of the greatest hopes we find in celebrate recovery is when we see evidence of Jesus and his life change power in a fellow strugglers life. This week, join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR as he interviews Domingo to to hear a snippet of his testimony. They unpack what his life looked like before recovery, during recovery, and where God has him now having worked the principles of celebrate recovery.

Continuing the conversation around worship we unpack the heart behind worship and singing in the midst of our pain, as we grow through the pain, and ultimately celebrating healing from our pain. Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery as he continues the conversation with part 2 on why we worship with a local worship pastor of celebrate recovery, Michael.

One of the core values in Celebrate Recovery is worship. Worship is incorporated into our general meeting night. But what is the point of worship? Why do we worship and not just go right to the open share small groups? Is it really needed? What do the Scriptures tell us about this important value of worship and how it aids the healing process in celebrate recovery? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery interviews a local worship pastor of Celebrate Recovery, Michael around this important topic of worship. 

Can I find healing from abandonment and rejection from my past? Do you ever get over something like that? If not, how does one grow through that?This week Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery walks us through how to heal and grow through this process as we get honest and real about the past toward a better future.

Sometimes we can buy it into the false narrative that pressing forward means driving. But what does it look like to walk in trust and his truth toward lasting recovery? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery unpacks this topic to help equip us so that we can keep our eyes moving forward in Christ.

What in the world is codependency and how do I know if I struggle with it? Maybe you're in a position where many people are telling you that you are a codependent, and you have no idea what they're talking about. On this week's episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery interviews Tiffany, who has walked through the recovery area of codependency. She shares with us what recovery looks like in her life in this complex area of struggles. Find clarity and encouragement as you listen to this great life change story and interview around codependency.

Continuing through this series we have been walking through a proactive plan to keep us from ending up in the wrong neighborhoods, with the wrong people, doing the wrong things that spiral us out in our area of recovery. In this podcast we will begin the conversation on what it looks like to develop a reactive plan when temptation creeps in to keep us from going to those bad spaces. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of celebrate recovery tackles this topic.