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Martin Frost CBE is a businessman and entrepreneur responsible for the start-up and scale-up of several highly successful global technology businesses.
Graduating from Cambridge reading History he returned to Manchester and qualified as an accountant working with broad based engineering firms. Joining the environmental services side of Simon Engineering he spent time in France and the USA where he learned to write software and more importantly where his daughter Hannah was born.
He is a cofounder of CMR Surgical, one of the UK’s leading medical devices startups, developing the next generation system for robotically-assisted minimal access surgery where he raised over £250M for the company's development. He was known for putting the Frosty into Frost by walking round the office in a snowman outfit at Christmas and biking to various offices across Cambridge come rain or shine.
Prior to CMR, Martin was CEO and CFO of Sagentia plc. Under his leadership Sagentia, developed and rolled-out M-Pesa, the leading mobile-money platform in the world. He cofounded Redcloud which now manages this technology.
For all of this Martin won the Disruptor Award in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™️ 2019 UK Awards.
Since leaving CMR Martin has engaged in starting and scaling-up companies within the spectrum of fast-charge batteries, electric motors, digital pathology, and sensors. He was awarded a CBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours for Services to Robotics and British Industry.
In his "spare time", Martin is a trustee of Peek Vision whose mission is vision and eye health for all and with wife Ali previously belonged to the C3 Cambridge family where Martin served as a trustee and as a youth leader.
A few noteworthy quotes from Martin:
"The person who is best at a job today isn’t necessarily the person who is best at the job in a few years time."
"Success comes from being authentic, knowing yourself and being prepared to be challenged (don’t surround yourself with people who are as bonkers as you are)"
"CMR will give birth to people who will go and do something else; very special." - Come back in 3 weeks time to hear one of them.
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Rob Allin is a new presenter on the Ascend Podcast and based on how well he did on this one, you'll want him to come back to do more!
Today he kicks-off our Entrepreneurs season by interviewing Peter Heslam.
As Director of Faith in Business, Peter's focus is on the moral and spiritual dimensions of entrepreneurial business and their role in business performance and human development. He is particularly interested in the social impact of Christianity and entrepreneurship when they converge. Which makes him an ideal guest to open-up this season on Entrepreneurs
Using the first few chapters of Genesis, Peter talks about God's inherent creativity and appetite. Being made in His image we too we can all be creative. However we are not all called to be entrepreneurs - some are quite happy having a job rather than running a business.
Hear about how faith-filled entrepreneurs have the advantage of the Holy Spirit to help build the Spirit of Enterprise. And how Christ-centred entrepreneurs will naturally be seeking to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit, being love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness & self-control.
He talks about the difference between "success" and "significance" including some of the potential metrics that go with that. And also what we as friends / family / fellow congregation members / church leaders can do to encourage our entrepreneurial brothers and sisters.
Interested in the story of the Christian-run toy shop? Watch "The Entertainer: Facing the Canon with Gary Grant".
All you need to know about Faith in Business can be found here.For those who want to make contact with Peter directly, he can be found here: [email protected] +44 7531 504285
ASCEND CAMP 24 : 5pm Fri 7th June - evening Sat 8th June
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? Look no further! The Ascend Camp is here to provide you with an incredible adventure like no other. Get ready to eat, bond and have the time of your life with like-minded men in a beautiful natural setting.
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay! Join us for an adventure-packed experience that will leave you rejuvenated and inspired. Whether you’re seeking a thrilling outdoor escape, an opportunity to forge new friendships, or simply a break from the daily grind, our camp has it all.
Special rate for Dads and Lads. All ages welcomed. Youth programme through the day on Saturday. Contact [email protected] for more details.COST: £70
LOCATION: Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre, Shadwell, Thetford IP24 2RX
ACCOMMODATION: Indoor small dormitories or outdoor camping
SPEAKERS: Steve Campbell, John Wilson & Nathan Blackaby
QUESTIONS? Email: [email protected]
BE QUICK - Around 80% of the places are now taken so pull your finger out by signing up here if you want to come.
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Today we are talking with Dr Katie Butler, who lives with husband Scott north of Boston, Massachusetts. Katie completed her surgical and critical care training and was a member of staff at Massachusetts General Hospital for a decade until 2016 when she swapped catheters for crayons promoting herself to homeschool headteacher to her two children.
She's an acclaimed and award winning author with fictional work including “The Dream Keeper Saga” which points families to the Gospel through vivid storytelling. The first four books comprise The Dragon and the Stone, The Prince and the Blight, Lost in the Caverns & The Quest for the Guardians.
Her unique insight into the intersection between medicine and faith have given her an authoritative voice on TV, podcasts and in our discussion today. She has also written two books, the first of which we'll refer to several times:
Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care
Glimmers of Grace: A Doctor’s Reflections on Faith, Suffering, and the Goodness of God
Katie's Desiring God website article: Can Death Ever Be Good? The Grief of Loss and Hope of HeavenCheck this blog post to understand more about how Katie's experiences of the hospital Emergency Room (ER) impacted her “nominal Christianity”.
Katie's four fundamental precepts:
Sanctity of mortal lifeGod’s authority over life and deathMercy and compassionHope in ChristOrgan-supporting measures covered in Part 2 of Between Life and Death:
Cardiac Arrest/ResuscitationMechanical VentilationCardiovascular SupportArtificially Administered NutritionDialysisBrain Injury
BBC Radio 4 "Doctor, Doctor" episode featuring end of life specialist Dr Rachel Clarke.
NHS website with information on planning ahead for end of life care, advanced statement about care wishes, advanced decision to refuse treatment (i.e. a living will) and lasting power of attorney.Katie mentions this must-read from Ewan Goligher on assisted dying/euthanasia titled "How then shall we die?".
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Steve Legg left school in the late 80s and started a career at Barclays Bank from which he quickly resigned to spend the next 35 years visiting 21 countries communicating the Christian message through trickery, comedy & mystery.
His kit-bag has included a straightjacket, chains, handcuffs, jokes, conjuring tricks and a passion to share the gospel.
In 2007 Steve launched “Sorted”, voted the UK’s most wholesome men’s magazine with a distribution to 80,000 readers in 26 countries.
Steve’s first marriage failed making him a single dad for 5 years to three daughters until Jun 2007 when he met Bekah along with her two daughters.
Last April (2023) he was given 5 months to live and he continues to be determined to die living rather than live dying.
The book to which we refer regularly is The Last Laugh: Reflections of a funnyman with terminal cancer which you can find on Amazon (as well as all book suppliers).
Here's a link to the Youtube video of Derek Redmond's run at the 1992 Olympic Games.
Three things God has been saying to Steve through this experience:
I love you. I’m with you. Try not to be scared.If you want more Steve Legg, there's also a fantastic interview with him and Carl Beech who we know well from Christian Vision for Men (CVM).
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WHAT IS ASCEND MEN?
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What does a good death look like?
If you're struggling to comprehend that title, listen to these two inspiring guests today.
Maggie Doherty, Director of the Centre for the Art of Dying Well at St Mary’s University, London
Jo Beaumont, Senior Sister in Critical Care at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge.I was driving our Campervan home from Folkestone on Sunday 6th August 2023 and, approaching midnight, listened to an episode of BBC Radio 4's "Beyond Belief" programme titled "Grief" featuring Maggie. Get a replay of that here.
Please check the Art of Dying Well website for more information including links to their podcast episodes many of which go into great depth on topics covered in this episode.The YouGov Death Study can be referenced here.
Maggie mentions some practical preparations that we can make:
Make a Will and review it every 5 yearsWho would we give Power of Attorney to?Opt in (or out) of organ donationFuneral planning including how you would like it to be done, where, whether you'd like to be buried or cremated, any songs or hymns, readings, reception location etc.FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here.
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A big thanks to Rob Davies, Offline Editor for this fascinating episode. Check out his website for some beautiful samples of his work.
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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This episode sees the launch of a short two-episode season focussed (pun intended) around photography, videography and editing.
Not sure this is your thing?
Who doesn’t appreciate or get emotional at a good photograph or video sequence?
Whether that’s the result of a Napalm attack on a naked nine year old Vietnamese girl or an awesome scene on Planet Earth.
A big thanks to Andrew Wilkinson and Jeremy Dawson for this episode.Find out whether they wash their packaging before recycling it, who’s been their heroes and listen to them as they take a trip up the lift in the Shard, London.
Quote from Andrew:
It is the photographer who makes the picture, not the camera; equipment really doesn’t matter – until it does!Quote from Jeremy:
Image and movement combined in a passion that now shapes my work.
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This final episode of our Forgiveness & Reconciliation season introduces Simon Pinchbeck:
"Good cop" turned "bad cop" turned "criminal" turned "Straight talker".Never knowing his biological father and not receiving much love from his parents, Simon had a rough start to life. But it looked like he was on the straight and narrow when at 18 he started working for the Met Police. Unfortunately he strayed into the criminal lifestyle of those he was supposed to be policing with drugs & violence taking the place of his loving wife and kids. His career came to an abrupt end after 23 years when charged with serious assault of a fellow copper.
Simon's life nosedived as he became more involved in organised crime.
In February 2002 after a chance meeting in the gym, he ended-up in church, heard the gospel, gave his life to Christ and undertook the Alpha course. He's since been on a mission to see others' lives transformed through Tough Talk, Christian Vision for Men and now in leading Christian Straight Talk.
"God can't move on with you with unforgiveness in your heart" - Joyce MeyerClick here to connect with Simon by email.
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Terry Waite was born just outside Wilmslow in Cheshire in 1939. In 1980 he was recruited as a "special advisor" and chief travel companion by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He had particular success in helping to negotiate the release of several hostages from Iran and later Libya in the early 1980s. Then as a result of what he says was "a very dodgy invitation" he visited Lebanon in January 1987 to negotiate with the Islamic Jihad. The goal was to secure the release of British hostage John McCarthy, Northern Irish Brian Keenan and five Americans.
He was taken hostage and kept in solitary confinement for almost five years. Other than for a 10 minute toilet visit, he spent every day of those five years manacled and chained to the wall with no natural daylight. Blindfolded whenever anybody entered his cell, he had no real contact with another human being for most of that time. Finally, after 1,763 days in captivity he was freed on November 18, 1991.He's president and co-founder of Emmaus UK and Hostage International. In 2023 he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
Terry is the author of a number of books including Taken on Trust to which we refer extensively in this episode.Excerpt from Taken on Trust Chapter 4:
Pillows are placed over my head. The man in the suit sits on the pillows. I struggle to move my head so that I can breathe properly. Someone removes the blanket covering my feet. Oh God, give me strength.
A sudden pain shoots across the soles of my feet and convulses my whole body. I want to cry out, but my face is pressed into the pillow. Another blow sears my skin, and another and another. God, how much more? The old man must be beating me with a cable.
After a dozen or so strokes he stops and runs his finger down the length of my foot to see if there is still feeling. When he discovers from my reaction that there is, he resumes the beating. I clench my fists and tense my whole body. My feet hurt so much, so much.
Finally he stops. The man in the suit gets up and takes the pillows from my head. I lie quivering with nervous reaction.
‘Now you will tell us.’
‘There is nothing more to tell.’This Forgiveness & Reconciliation season will inspire you to forgive and accept forgiveness and to find reconciliation. The stories such as this one are full of hope and we provide some of the science and psychology of why it's so important to forgive and how to do that in the most difficult of circumstances.
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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This Forgiveness & Reconciliation season will inspire you to forgive and accept forgiveness and to reconcile with those from whom you might be estranged. The stories are full of hope and we provide some of the science and psychology of why it's so important to forgive and how to do that in the most difficult of circumstances.
This week we are joined by Everett Worthington.
Imagine studying the psychology of forgiveness for a decade only to put that theory into practice in your own life by forgiving a burglar who brutally murders your mother. And then a few years later, learning how to forgive yourself when your brother commits suicide and you feel implicated in that tragedy.
As Commonwealth Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University, United States, Everett isn't just one of the world's leading authorities on forgiveness, he has walked the walk. And some key steps of that forgiveness walk were taken on the streets of Cambridge, UK.
His mission is to help people forgive whether they be individuals, couples and families, even communities and countries. So here is some of the science, psychology and Biblical basis for forgiveness & reconciliation.
REACH Emotional Self-Forgiveness
R = Recall my hurtful acts
E = Emotionally Replace Unforgiveness with Empathy Toward the One Who Hurt Me (i.e. Myself)
A = Altruistic Gift of Self-Forgiveness
C= Commit to the Emotional Self-Forgiveness That I Experienced
H = Hold On to the Self-Forgiveness When I Doubt That It Was Real
Check out everything there is to know about REACH and download the Forgiveness Workbook by visiting reach.discoverforgiveness.org
Here's the heart-warming story of Chris Carrier and his kidnapper David McAllister. It's worth every second of the 7 minutes. You won't finish it without appreciating the power of forgiveness.
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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David Cameron said it was an "act of pure evil"
Barrack Obama condemned it.
The leader of Interpol said it was "twisted and depraved"
Other European leaders classed it as "heinous", "terrible and barbaric".
In 2014, Mike Haines' brother David, was brutally beheaded on camera to punish the West for their support of the anti-ISIS, Kurdish forces. Mike has since been on a mission to forgive, reconcile and bring unity to individuals, religions and countries. Read more about Mike's channel for this at the Global Acts of Unity website.
This Forgiveness & Reconciliation season will inspire you to forgive and accept forgiveness and to find reconciliation. The stories such as this one are full of hope and we provide some of the science and psychology of why it's so important to forgive and how to do that in the most difficult of circumstances.UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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This is Part 2. To listen to the opening episode, please pop back to last week or click here to get the opener. It's well worth a listen.
Closing out our Health & Fitness season, we feature a "fireside chat" between Andrew Baker and David Andrews. They discuss their serious health issues in the relaxed atmosphere of a crackling fire and cool beer.
It's an open and very vulnerable conversation with humour, faith and the odd swear word.
If you have comments back to the guys or any reflections on this format, please email me Alan Colley ([email protected]).
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Closing out our Health & Fitness season, we feature a "fireside chat" between Andrew Baker and David Andrews. They discuss their three serious health issues in the relaxed atmosphere of a crackling open fire (BTW see here for more on the "Inglenook" that is mentioned!) and a beer and packet of crisps in hand.
It's an open and very vulnerable conversation with humour, faith and the odd swear word.
You can't rush a fireside chat so this is a two-parter. We've never done one of these before so we'd love your feedback. Also, David & Andrew have been incredibly open and despite how comfortable they sound, this wasn't easy for them. Please message me Alan Colley ([email protected]) with any feedback I can pass on.
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Welcome to Episode 3 of our "Health & Fitness" season. After some great insights from Byron Hosking & Gaynor van der Burton about fitness, diet & nutrition, today we're stepping into the doctor's surgery with Jonathan Wilcock.
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Alan's equation:
[Who we are physically] = [What we put in] - [what we expend]Gaynor van der Burton is the Founding Director of Fitfish, a Christian fitness organisation offering retreats, fitness, nutrition, and coaching. God called Gaynor to start Fitfish in 2011 and since then she has led over 60 retreats and coached over 200 people through the Healthy, Whole & Free Programme. She is passionate about helping Christians gain freedom and balance in the area of healthy living in body, spirit and soul and is an advanced level Personal Trainer, Nutritional Advisor and Eating Behaviours Expert.
There are several references in the Bible to our bodies being likened to a temple:
But the temple he had spoken of was his body. John 2:21and
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? 1 Corinthians 6:19or a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit:
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17For an interesting article on the Temple of the Holy Spirit: The Body: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/relationships/health/temple-of-the-holy-spirit/
Glass of water when you wake up, before caffeine or milky drinksRead packets so you're aware of what you're putting in to yourselfSwap a sandwich for a soup (even a bought one)Can you make your own lunch (or get somebody else to do that for you)?Reduce your window of eating (e.g. have all your meals in 10hrs)? Or at least track when you first eat and last eat in a day and try to reduce that.Snack on veg e.g. cherry tomatoes, carrot batons, sugarsnap peasCan you do 30 plants a week?One new recipe a week?
Gaynor's suggestion for TTT's (Tiny Transformational Tweaks)
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Byron Hosking hails from Melbourne Australia and is well known both for his professional musicianship leading us at the C3 Church and also for his international reputation as a music producer and mix engineer.
Since moving to London in 2012, Byron developed a musical career including leading worship at Hillsong and has played at some notable venues including Wembley, the O2, ExCel and Chelsea Football Club. He's also been vocal performance and music producer on various Australian & UK TV shows such as "Stage School" and "South Side Story".
Marrying Ami in 2016 they've since taken on the care and development of two sons and a dog called Harry.
But today it's not his music we're talking about. Byron talks about what first got him fitness-aware and how he sticks with the regime. There's some great nuggets of advice which every single one of us can learn from.Scroll down the page to watch Byron's video by visiting The Barn Bootcamp and why not book-in for a consultation whilst you're there?
During the interview I also reference a Lancet article on premature death.
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Upcoming Series:
January? Health & FitnessFebruary? Forgiveness & ReconciliationMarch? Hopefully two lighthearted episodes on DIY & over Easter; "Dying Well"
GOLD: We want everybody to tell somebody about this podcastFRANKINCENSE: We have vacancies on the team and not just for people called FrankMYRRH: Bring us your guest suggestions. You might have heard them on the radio or another podcast show, or read about them in the Metro, or seen them on TV.
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WHAT IS ASCEND MEN?
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by our senior pastors, Steve & Angie Campbell.
One thing that seems so elusive in our world this Christmas is peace. Wars abound across the world and even in the very place where the Prince of Peace was born.Yet on that first Christmas the angels declared:
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests. Luke 2v13-14Did they get it wrong? Is peace possible?
No they didn’t get it wrong and yes because of the Prince of Peace, peace is not only possible but one day when all things will be made new lasting global, even cosmic, peace will be achieved.
… and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1v20Because of Jesus Christ we can have peace with God. Through our peace maker we can have peace with our neighbours and nations can and will unite to worship him.
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands. And they cry out with a loud voice saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Revelation 7v9-10Until then we pray and work for peace.
May you know the peace of Christ this Christmas.
With love
Steve and Angie
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by Ascend Men.
Today's Scripture:
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8
As we approach another Christmas, how can we approach this year with a renewed view of the light we live in?How can we share this, the truth of the gospel and the real meaning of Christmas, with our friends, family and colleagues?
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the Breathe Collective.
Today's Scripture:
“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26Three practical ways to speak kindness and wisdom:
PrayListenBe patient
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Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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