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Gabriel, the devoted keeper of The Village Bookshop, tends to his shelves with quiet reverence, knowing that books are more than ink and paper—they’re lanterns in dark places, stories waiting to be found. And then there’s Poe, the bookshop’s enigmatic, ink-black cat. More than a companion, she’s the shop’s silent guardian, watching over it as if she alone understands its quiet magic. Those who step inside may not always know what they’re searching for, but in this shop, books have a way of finding their readers.

The saying is true, "It takes a village to raise a child." We all grow up in different ways. The creators of this podcast grew up in different states, lived in different family environments, and had different views on church. Roman grew up never missing a single Sunday, while James maybe went for Christmas and Easter. However, now, both attend the same church and have leadership roles. How did they get here? How does their upbringing change their perspective on the church and other Christian-related topics? How did the village that raised them so differently lead them both to serve God? They ...

When we listen to the meditation bell, teaches Thich Nhat Hanh, we calm our thoughts and restore ourselves. Plum Village Meditations brings you four authentic meditations just as they are taught at this celebrated Zen sanctuary and peace center in southern France. These direct teachings from...

Pushing back against a system which feels designed to keep parents isolated and exhausted, Latched Mama founder Melissa Wirt shows moms how to build a supportive “village” to bring joy and connection back to motherhood. Melissa Wirt thought she had everything—her own company and a...

Read by the author. Jesus didn't come to find perfect people. Instead, He came to find those hungry for His presence and willing to be transformed into His image. We often fall into the trap of thinking the Christian life should be a steady climb upward—like a growth line that goes only up and...

It Takes A Village is a monthly show about how people find their village in Melbourne's inner west. From run clubs to first time parents, street parties to language classes, we'll hear real stories about finding and building community.

La parentalité, c'est tout un défi. C'est encore plus vrai dans notre société actuelle où les valeurs de communauté et d'entraide sont mises à l'écart pour être remplacées par l'individualisme. Et si ensemble, nous formions une communauté capable de transmettre le savoir aux nouveaux parents ? En se basant sur ses études en psychologie du développement de l'enfant, Catherine Doyon vous informe sur différents sujets permettant une vie parentale plus épanouie. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

It Takes a Village: Unfiltered conversations with working parents in Australia's media and marketing industries. Hosts Lauren Thornborough & Lou Wilson, alongside industry guests, explore every facet of the parenting journey, from navigating newborn fog to teenage curveballs, single parenting, and all the realities in between. This warm, human "people podcast" isn't just about babies or burnout; it's about ambition, identity, and connection.

What it takes to build a life.

When Jennifer goes up to Cambridge University with her head full of the Romantic Poets, she never dreams that she will find her very own Byron. But then she meets gorgeous actor Laurie Lewis, and finds herself living a real-life love poem. Fifteen years and two children later, Jennifer and Laurie's relationship is starting to feel more like an epic tragedy. After a series of revelations turn her world upside down, Jennifer will do anything to keep her family together—even if it means moving hundreds of miles away to Laurie's childhood home in Westenbury, Yorkshire.

Creating A Village aims to highlight the significance of every interaction we have, drawing out valuable life tips from our daily encounters. Join your host, Milli, as she cultivates a community wealthy in support, wisdom, and life lessons. Tune in to start gathering practical life tips from the diversity within our own walls and beyond. creatingavillage.substack.com

The Village Thrives is a real-talk parenting podcast hosted by fellow parents and professional on-air personalities Donna Ruko, Kristina Guerrero, and Bradley Hasemeyer. With decades of combined experience in storytelling — and in the trenches of parenthood — we bring honest conversations, diverse perspectives, and plenty of laughs to the mic. Together, we explore what it truly means to build — and rebuild — our village in today’s world, and why none of us are meant to do this alone. Because when we lean on each other, we don’t just survive — we thrive. Join our village @...

From birth to death, human beings are hardwired to connect to other human beings. Face-to-face contact matters: tight bonds of friendship and love heal us, help children learn, extend our lives, and make us happy. Looser in-person bonds matter too, combining with our close relationships to form a personal "village" around us, one that exerts unique effects.

Brought to you by Penguin. It takes a village to raise a child. Welcome to yours. From trying to conceive to the unpredictable journey of pregnancy, giving birth, and everything that comes after, becoming a mum can be daunting and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. It Takes a Village is the...

A mile outside the Cotswolds, everyone knows everyone in Honeystone, and for many years the villagers have lived quiet, steady lives. But a wind of change is here... Anthea is the new owner of Spindle Hall. A renowned perfumer who lost her sense of smell, she's not interested in making new...

Bloomsbury presents Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs, read by Ron Butler ‘For me,’ wrote James Baldwin in 1959, ‘the difficulty is to remain in touch with the private life. The private life, his own and that of others, is the writer’s subject – his key and ours to his...

The Literacy Village Podcast is a platform dedicated to nurturing children’s literacy by bringing together stories, voices, and ideas that inspire a love of reading. The podcast explores children’s books through reviews, celebrates storytelling traditions, and features conversations with children’s authors, storytellers, and book lovers who are passionate about growing young readers. Rooted in African contexts and experiences, Literacy Village highlights the power of language, culture, and imagination in shaping confident, curious children.Beyond books, the podcast engages parents, ...

Raising with the VillageBecause it really does take a village to raise a child — and most of us don’t have one anymore.Raising with the Village is a podcast about the real stories of parenthood — from pregnancy to the early school years and everything in between. Each episode shares an honest, unfiltered conversation with a parent who’s been there: through the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns and the moments that change everything.No experts. No judgement. Just real people sharing their experiences — because when we talk openly about what we’ve been through, we help someone ...

A space for people who feel disconnected, displaced, rebuilding, or emotionally alone Rooted in the idea that family is not always blood — sometimes it is who stands beside you A modern, emotionally intelligent community built around safe connection rather than superficial networking The deeper meaning of the name Kin = belonging, people, relational closeness, chosen family Village = the wider circle that helps hold people up, witness them, and grow with them. You may not have been born into the village you needed, but you can still build one. For chosen kin, meaningful connection and ...

'An utterly charming 1940’s mystery. Definitely a new series addiction!' Debbie Young Westleham Village 1947. It’s the Westleham village show and with the war finally over, everyone is looking forward to a pleasant day. But newcomer, Martha Miller doesn’t share the excitement. Because...