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Belief- Why Believing is necessary to achieve your goals.

From the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights comes an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream, belief. My prayers are my poems are...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'We love a rags-to-riches story, and we love to see someone triumph through sheer determination. But the story is rarely that simple. My story isn't, anyway.' As the middle of five kids growing up in dire poverty, the odds were low on Katriona O'Sullivan making...

What are we supposed to believe about life, purpose, and the world around us when there are so many belief systems to pick and choose from? Join me on Wednesdays as we dig into the beliefs that have formed my way of thinking over the years.

Now a major new series on Disney+ starring Andrew Garfield A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.' Will Self, Evening Standard Books of the Year ‘Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive...

The extraordinary documentation of the evolving friendship between the Dalai Lama and the man who followed him across Ireland and Eastern Europe, on a pilgrimage to India's holy sites, and through the Dalai Lama's near fatal illness. On this remarkable journey Victor Chan was awarded an insight...

Through interviews with twelve remarkable and renowned people of various Christian faiths, author Russell J. Levenson, Jr., explores different ways people come to faith and sustain it in their daily lives. The result is a collection of fascinating, moving, and unique stories, rarely shared with the public.

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org—the...

Ron Archer’s story will inspire you to trust God with the impediments facing you, whether big or small. Born to a biracial teenage mother forced by poverty to become a call girl, he survived an abortion his mother’s pimp forced her to have. Abused by some, bullied by others, and rejected by a stepfather, Ron was a stutterer and a bed-wetter. At age 10, he decided to take his own life. The gun did not fire. Afterward, a schoolteacher and a widowed neighbor stepped in and shared the love of God with him - forever changing his life.

Now a major TV series ‘A masterpiece that reads like a thriller’ Time Out A gripping and probing account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history. It is over 40 years since Peter Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women and attacking 7 more. Still, he remains a killer of...

Bloomsbury presents Politics, Poverty and Belief by Frank Field, read by Jonathan Keeble. For the past half-century Frank Field has been an outstanding parliamentarian, social reformer and champion of the disadvantaged. He joined the Labour Party at the age of 16 and was expelled from it at the...

Drawing from his leadership and ministry experience as president of Alpha USA and Vineyard Churches USA and from his own life experiences as an ordinary Christian, Hunter calls us to reframe our salvation and discipleship. He believes that God intends us to become cooperative friends of Jesus, living in creative goodness for the sake of others through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Do 12 million Americans really believe that interstellar lizards in "people-suits" are running the world?In this episode of Grave Coda, hosts Sam and Jordan go inside "The Reptile Room" to deconstruct one of the world's most infamous conspiracy theories. We move beyond the memes to analyze the historical roots and the scientific reality behind the Reptilian Elite narrative.In this episode, we discuss:The David Icke Confrontation: A look back at the 2001 Vancouver incident and the literal "Annunaki" claims.The Psychology of the Fringe: Defining "Schizotypy" and "Bullshit Receptivity"—the ...

Beggars Belief is a collection of funny, poignant, insightful and just plain ludicrous stories from Gerald’s life in kitchens and behind bars: his formative years in the UK, memories of food and family; tales and tips from forty years of service; journeys and meals, people and places, from lunch on the side of a volcano in Sicily to dinner on a beach in East Timor; stories and recipes and drinks suggestions from North Carlton and San Sebastian; vignettes, slices of life, observations.

Step into the shadowy world of true crime and cult intrigue with “Twisted Beliefs: Crimes & Cults” Each week, Harper Lane—a sharp, captivating storyteller with a passion for the obscure—narrates haunting tales of cults, true crime, and criminal masterminds to her wide-eyed co-host, Dylan Brooks, whose honest fascination and fresh perspective invite listeners along for the journey.

New York Times bestselling author Janice Dean shares the journeys and lessons she’s learned from everyday heroes taking on long odds. After her acclaimed memoir, Mostly Sunny, Janice Dean figured she was done trying to survive or bring down awful men. Then she found herself taking on Governor...

Narrated and written by Darnell Lamont Walker, Never Can Say Goodbye is a compelling narrative that illuminates the role of a death doula and the often-unseen ways people show up for one another at the end of life. “Never Can Say Goodbye is deliciously woven from threads of guidance, memory...

Heinous Beliefs is a true crime podcast exploring the dark intersection of belief and brutality. Each episode unpacks chilling cases of murder, genocide, and family annihilation, all influenced by deeply held ideologies—especially religious ones. From misguided faith to warped dogmas, we uncover the disturbing truths behind crimes committed in the name of belief systems. With extensive research and a relaxed, conversational tone, Heinous Beliefs sheds light on the human capacity for good and evil when faith goes astray. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and journey into the shadows of...

Stories that are too good to be true, because someone is lying. A lighthearted review of real life tales of hoaxes, pranks, scams, shams, and charlatans.

This is the shocking story of a doctor who was addicted to murder: a man who wickedly abused the trust of his patients with horrifying results. He was a pillar of the community: attentive, kind, never too busy to chat. Yet behind this charming facade lay the world's most prolific serial killer, with at least 200 victims. Small, bespectacled Dr Shipman was making house calls - and then committing murder with bloodcurdling expertise and professionalism. He saw himself as playing God.