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The James MacDonald Podcast
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Calvary Church with messages from lead pastor Steven MacDonald and the Calvary pastoral team. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. To learn more visit us at www.calvary.ca
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Weekly teaching right from the King James Bible. Podcasts will include roundtable discussions on scripture with family, friends, church bible studies or just strict teaching from Tim MacDonald. I pray at the very minimum that these recordings give you insight on what is going on in the scriptures and get you thinking more on God!
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Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays. It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking. If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio. With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also ...
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Experimental fiction, prose, poetry; influenced by William S. Burroughs, H.P Lovecraft, Michael McClure, Jim Morrison, among others too numerous to list. New content added every Wednesday.
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A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you? Two award-winning journalists with decades of experience reporting on major world events, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald join forces for a fresh conversation about global news and how to make sense of it. Along with expert guests, they take a single topic and examine it with Australian eyes. Challenging, thoughtful and fun, Global Roaming is your user's guide to what the ...
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Welcome to 'The Voice of Revival' with Chad MacDonald. Are you ready to experience everything that God has for you? Are you ready for something relevant, raw and refreshing? On this podcast you will encounter the prophetic and supernatural ministry. So get ready to leave the mundane behind you and let’s get started... Because this, is the place where miracles still happen!!
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The author, Ian MacDonald, narrates the contents of his three novels. A transcript of each chapter will be supplied after its podcast. The first novel to be narrated will be "BEWARE THE ABANDONED". It follows a poor, orphaned boy from Los Angeles who is enlisted by a non-religious capitalist sect in New Mexico. Their objective is to exploit gifted street children for the rest of their lives by turning them into wealthy entrepreneurs. The story moves from Paris to Las Vegas and Delaware with ...
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Episodes help Midlife Women with health, relationships, confidence and finances. Interviews with Experts or Jean sharing her experience, She predicts the consequences of the pandemic will fall most heavily on Midlife Women but provide them with great opportunities too.
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A podcast dedicated to interviewing local writers practicing their art and craft in the Grand River region. You can listen to the show every Saturday morning at 10am on Midtown Radio KW. Supported by the Waterloo Region Arts Fund.
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Welcome to the video podcast of Walk in the Word TV. These episodes come straight from the television ministry of Pastor James MacDonald at Harvest Bible Chapel in the suburbs of Chicago. Tune in each day for a full dose of spiritual nourishment straight from God’s Word.
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Join Marley MacDonald as she brings special guests onto the mic, including musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, and more. Exclusive interviews are right here: On the Mic.
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Popular iPhone photographer Dan Rubin is in conversation with one of the original founders of the Instagram Community in London, Jess Macdonald, who obsessively captures the architecture, escalators and tunnels of the London Underground on her iPhone. Hear them discuss the stories behind their images, and learn about their favourite photo-editing apps and tips. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Chattel Fixtures: PEI Real Estate Podcast w/ David Cyrus MacDonald of RE/MAX Charlottetown
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My name is David Cyrus MacDonald and I am a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Charlottetown and the host of the brand-new Chattel Fixtures PEI Real Estate Podcast. My goal with this show is to enjoy learning from interesting conversations about PEI real estate and to share those talks with you. Subscribe to this podcast to stay up to date with what is happening in the PEI real estate market. Learn more at www.chattelfixtures.com or feel free to call or text me at 902.940.5455.
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Kevin Macdonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland), Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, The Lovely Bones) and George MacKay (The Boys Are Back, Hunky Dory) discuss the big screen adaptation of Meg Rosoff’s multi-award winning novel. How I Live Now tells the story of a Daisy (Ronan) who must embark on a terrifying journey to search for the boy she loves (MacKay) after their idyllic summer is blown apart by the sudden outbreak of a 21st century world war. Moderated by Rick Edwards at the ...
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A fantasy novel first published in 1895, Lilith follows a young man on his inter-dimensional journey of spiritual discovery, as he acquaints himself with his family’s past and unearths a life-changing secret. Moreover, it deals with the introspection of its protagonist, as he is hurled into a mysterious setting where he encounters bizarre creatures that challenge the validity of his temporal values. Examining issues including the essence of life, wisdom, death, redemption, and salvation, the ...
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With nearly every Comanchero gang member in this country facing criminal charges, is this the beginning of the end for this Australian outfit’s New Zealand operation? They set-up shop here six years ago and have been helped enormously by Australia’s 501 deportation programme, but it’s not as if the gang’s been operating here just to give these guys…
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What is the opposite of love? While love fills our souls, uplifts our minds and brings us joy, there is one particular emotion that stands in stark contrast – and this message from Rock Bottom has the answer. If you’re struggling in your spirit with the fallout of your choices, don’t miss it… Dr. James MacDonald preaches without apology straight fr…
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Serving in the church isnt just a roleit's a calling from God with a deeper purpose. To truly embrace this, we overcome many obstacles and challenges along the way. Growth requires commitment and effort to advance in your faith. At Calvary, we have a dual purpose: reaching those far from God and fostering discipleship among believers. Our vision is…
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The New Front Lines: The Future of Warfare
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We kick off this Global Roaming mini-series by looking at the ways wars will be fought in the future. From drones to electronic warfare and even social media, war today looks completely different to what it did even a decade ago. Russia’s war on Ukraine is providing a breeding ground for testing and innovation of new weapons, but are we in Australi…
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Aug 29, 2024 Times and Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5-Bro Tim MacDonald
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Repost from Brother Steven Perry's podcast https://pastorgrove15.podbean.com/ In this episode, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal listeners and offer an apology for the recent inconsistencies in our uploads. It's been a challenging season for our church, but through it all, we remain committed to spreading the gospel. Join us as we del…
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Nothing brings out the redneck in me as much as a judge handing out a concurrent prison sentence. You know the situation. A person’s found guilty on, say, two charges —let’s say they get two-year sentences for each— but they don’t go to prison for two years plus two years (four years), instead, they serve the sentences concurrently. Meaning they’re…
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The Christchurch City Council has learned nothing from the cathedral debacle. Because it’s now going to spend $19.5 million over the next four years, so that work can start on repairing and restoring the old provincial chambers building in the centre of town. $19.5 million. Nearly twice as much ratepayer money as what was going to go into the cathe…
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I’m glad I’m not working in the health system. Not that I’d be much use if I was, I’ve never been that great with blood. But the reason I’m glad I’m not a doctor or a nurse or a GP or a specialist, is the big stick that’s being pointed at all those people by the Government with its new targets. If I was starting a shift on a ward somewhere right no…
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This is not the first time I’ve said this, but we are the people’s republic of pushovers, aren’t we? The way we give overseas visitors free ACC cover. Even more so when you consider the news that ACC wants to increase its levies by two or three times the rate of inflation over the next three years because it's taking longer and costing more for peo…
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If someone is 10 years old, they aren't legally allowed to smoke. They aren’t legally allowed to drink alcohol, and they’re not really allowed to have their own Facebook page, but they can be held criminally responsible for violent crimes such as murder or manslaughter. And the new Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad, says that’s crazy …
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on a potential social media ban for kids, Winstone's closures, the energy crisis
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John MacDonald was joined by Chris Hipkins for their regular catchup. Labour's leader is siding with the Prime Minister in being open to exploring a social media ban for kids. Australia's Government's examining banning under-16 year olds from using sites like Instagram, Facebook, and X. Christopher Luxon has said he's looking into the policy. Chris…
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At last, Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton has come up with an idea that I actually agree with. There was his push recently for the speed limit on the Southern Motorway to be bumped up to 120 kph, just because people are driving that fast anyway. That wasn’t his finest hour. But this idea he’s pushing today - that new road tolls need to be created and hig…
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The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached
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Who gave the greatest sermon ever preached? It wasn’t Billy Graham, Charles Spurgeon, or even the Apostle Paul. The greatest sermon ever preached was from the greatest preacher who ever lived: Jesus Christ. Imagine Jesus Himself walking toward you, holding out His hands and asking if you’d like to hear Him expound the Scriptures… Would you pay atte…
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It might happen. It might not. What I’m talking about, is the way some people seem to think they have to jump to the defence of the super rich whenever anyone mentions the idea of a wealth tax. Which one of our country’s wealthiest people is actually advocating for today. This is Bruce Plested, who was a co-founder of the Mainfreight transport busi…
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Podcast 21 - Beware The Abandonded -Chapters 38 ESCAPE - 39 TOGETHER AGAIN - 40 ASCENSION - 8 sept 2024
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One reader of “BEWARE THE ABANDONED”, in her Amazon review, wrote, “I just finished this thriller book, BEWARE THE ABANDONED, I could not stop reading it. Last night, I finished it and went to bed at 4 a.m. What a great book. You really have done your research, and it is almost scary how much you know and how you planned his escape. PLEASE, PLEASE,…
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Podcast 20 - Novel: Beware The Abandoned -Chapter 36: In Danger - Chapter 37: Mob Revenge-7 Sept 2024
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One reader of “BEWARE THE ABANDONED”, in her Amazon review, wrote, “I just finished this thriller book, BEWARE THE ABANDONED, I could not stop reading it. Last night, I finished it and went to bed at 4 a.m. What a great book. You really have done your research, and it is almost scary how much you know and how you planned his escape. PLEASE, PLEASE,…
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Serving in the church isnt just a roleit's a calling from God with a deeper purpose. To truly embrace this, we overcome many obstacles and challenges along the way. Growth requires commitment and effort to advance in your faith. At Calvary, we have a dual purpose: reaching those far from God and fostering discipleship among believers. Our vision is…
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What do the neighbours think of Australia?
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Sure, we have great beaches, but when it comes to forging strong economic and security ties, does Australia leave something to be desired? Guest: Dr Kyung-wha Kang – President and CEO of the Asia Society; South Korea’s 38th Minister of Foreign Affairs (2017 to 2021) under President Moon Jae-in RECOMMENDATIONS: Geraldine: Kiss the Future documentary…
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Politics Friday with Reuben Davidson and Matt Doocey: Hagley College's flexible education model, the international visitor levy, pokie machines in Christchurch
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National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald this week for Politics Friday. They discussed Hagley College’s idea to trial a flexible model, with students working from home two days a week – how does this fit in with the Government’s plans for attendance? Will increasing the visitor levy be the answer to funding issues, …
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The Commerce Commission says the big supermarket operators are still creaming it. They’re not making the changes the Commission wanted them to make. Their profits are still too high and the Commission is talking tough, saying it would like to be able to fine them up to $10 million if they keep ripping people off and ignoring what the Commission wan…
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Eric Idle: Comedian on his upcoming show in Christchurch 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!'
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Monty Python star Eric Idle is making his way to Christchurch in his one man musical. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic reflection on his love comedy, music, life, and what he calls “Mock and Roll”, a blend of comedy and music. He joined John MacDonald live from Los Angeles to discuss the show that will be hitting the cit…
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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the Commonwealth Games report, high rises in the CBD, and pokie machine harm
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A report into the viability of Christchurch hosting the Commonwealth Games took 14 hours to write, after it was requested in January. The report, commissioned by Mayor Phil Mauger, from Council and Christchurch NZ recommended Christchurch avoid holding a standalone event. Newstalk ZB has revealed it cost just over $1000 for staff time. Mauger told …
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It is time for Christchurch to get real. To get real and accept that we will never host the Commonwealth Games. Never host them on our own, and not even bother trying to be part of any national bid to host them in the future. I’ve never shared Mayor Phil Mauger’s dream of getting the Games here again. His idea is based purely and simply on his rose…
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Let’s get this clear from the start: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is no knight in shining armour coming to the rescue of motorists up and down the country. He’s not doing anything special or spectacular with this announcement that the Government wants to spend a record amount of money on our roads and transport. $32.9 billion over the next three…
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Life’s all about choices. And we need to make some. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh says cutting costs here and there, like the Government is doing at the moment, isn’t going to be enough to really get the country's finances in order. And she reckons one of the things we need to do is make changes to the government superannuation scheme. …
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Get set for an exciting summer of 2024 as we bring you passionate guest speakers dedicated to spreading the gospel in North America, and around the globe! These incredible friends of Calvary share our vision for God's mission. Mark 16:15: "And Jesus said to the disciples, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. The ser…
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Will TikTok change the outcome of the US election?
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With 40 million eligible Gen Z voters, the tight US presidential race has become a battle for followers, likes and shares on social media. But will this actually translate to votes in November? GUEST: Katie Harbath - founder and CEO of technology policy firm Anchor Change; Former Facebook Public Policy Director for global elections RECOMMENDATIONS:…
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If you drive a petrol vehicle, how’s that $20-a-week tax cut looking now that the Government wants to sting you with road user charges? I’m being a bit facetious. Because I actually think road user charges are much fairer than fuel taxes. Because, when you use a road, it makes no difference whether you drive an old dunger or something more modern -…
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Politics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: Widespread road user charges, infrastructure plans, and importing LNG
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This week on Politics Friday, Labour’s Megan Woods and National’s Matt Doocey joined John to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week. On the agenda was the proposed road user charges system – will it work? Is it fair? Can National and Labour agree on an infrastructure plan to ensure things get finished? And is importing LNG a lon…
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I love the Government’s thinking on infrastructure planning. It wants us to have a 30-year plan for big projects that politicians, generally, wouldn’t be able to muck around with. Which, of course, would give us all a lot of certainty. It would also give the people who invest their own money in infrastructure certainty, as well. So a great idea. Be…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the national infrastructure plan, Christchurch Cathedral funding, Canterbury Museum funding
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is visiting Christchurch today and joined John MacDonald in studio to give her thoughts on a few topics. They discussed National's infrastructure 30-year plan. Is she confident of getting cross party support? What were her true thoughts when she was approached about putting more money into the Christchurch Cathedral, …
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It’s not quite as fast as Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton wants it. But the Government’s thinking about raising the speed limit on the Southern Motorway between Rolleston and Christchurch to 110 kph per hour - which would be the highest speed limit in the South Island. Mayor Broughton reckons it should be 120, the Government thinks 110 is more like it, …
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader talks oil and gas exploration, a Canterbury Super City Council, the speed limit changes for the Southern Motorway
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John was joined by Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the show today for their regular catch up. John was keen to find out where Labour stands really on oil and gas exploration in New Zealand - if they get back into power will they honour any contracts in place? Does Hipkins agree with the proposed speed limit change on the Southern Motorway, given the…
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Sometimes, no matter how much of a greenie you might think you are, you just have to get real. Tell that to the likes of the Labour Party, though, which is saying the moves announced by the Government to try and make sure we have enough electricity to keep the heaters and lights on, and the factories operating, show that it is “giving up on climate…
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Rejecting the voice of Rejection
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If you’re stuck where best thinking has got you, it’s time to change your thinking. God won’t force Himself into your heart, but He does want to change you and heal the hurt behind your destructive behaviors. How does change happen? Often, change begins with a crisis; the journey of changing is a process. The process of change is hard work. And if …
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I think the Government’s done a John Key. You know - float an idea, wait for the noise, and change the thing people are making the most noise about. Which is exactly what’s happened with the new Fast Track legislation for large-scale infrastructure and mining projects. Some are saying the Government’s 'backed-down' with its decision to let an indep…
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Get set for an exciting summer of 2024 as we bring you passionate guest speakers dedicated to spreading the gospel in North America, and around the globe! These incredible friends of Calvary share our vision for God's mission. Mark 16:15: "And Jesus said to the disciples, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. The ser…
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Rory Stewart: Is Australia the model for a better politics?
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With the rest of the world swinging left and right, how do we make the progressive centre of politics more attractive, and its proponents sound less like 'pious schoolteachers'? Rory Stewart thinks Australia may hold the key... GUEST: Rory Stewart is the co-presenter of the hit podcast The Rest is Politics. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) fo…
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If you’ve heard all the talk over the past 24 hours about the Government making more changes to the Resource Management Act and you’ve thought ‘oh boring, nothing to do with me’, think again. Because there’s one aspect that has potential to make a difference for anyone and everyone in the country. Which includes you. I don’t think it’s going to be …
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Politics Friday with Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb: NZ's energy crisis, the treaty bill and central government
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Today on Politics Friday John was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb in studio. Is New Zealand in an energy crisis, and will the RMA changes help get more power into our grid at a better price? Why is National supporting the treaty bill to a certain point, even though they have no plans at all to support it past the first…
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Ben Campbell: Kiwi band Zed's Bassist on their first album in 20 years
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Today Kiwi iconic band Zed release their first album in 20 years, Future Memory. Formed at Cashmere High School, the Canterbury band will celebrate with a launch party in Akaroa today. Bassist Ben Campbell joined John to talk about the album, their history and the pressure their fame brought the young group 20 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…
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If we thought the last government was a bunch of control freaks, the current one’s just as bad, isn’t it? That's what I’m thinking with all this talk from the Prime Minister, telling local councils that ratepayers are sick of white elephants, that they need to focus on the basics like collecting the rubbish, fixing the pipes and filling-in potholes…
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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the Cathedral rebuild, the Prime Minister's comments on council spending, LIV Golf
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John MacDonald was joined in studio by Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger for their regular catch up. What did he make of the Prime Minister’s comments on council spending? The work on the Christ Church Cathedral has been indefinitely paused, will it receive any more ratepayer money? And, does he support the idea of LIV Golf making its way to Christchu…
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Remember Bishop Victoria Matthews? Who wanted to pull down the Christchurch cathedral after the earthquakes? Reckon she’s thinking “told you so” now that the reinstatement is officially on ice? Bet she is. And if she isn’t, she should be. Because let’s be realistic. On ice, whatever you want to call it, the cathedral will never be finished. Never. …
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Andy Dickson: The Narcs guitarist talks the music scene of the 80's, Selwyn Sounds 2025
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An award-winning Christchurch band is in the lineup for the 2025 Selwyn Sounds. The Narcs’ Andy Dickson joined John MacDonald for a chat about the music scene in the 80’s, and what it was like to perform with some of the biggest names in the industry like Elton John and Queen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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🚨🚨🚨 Why does Russia want to keep Masha Gessen out of Australia?
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At the eleventh hour, journalist Masha Gessen has been granted a visa to enter Australia, but why are they considered so dangerous? Guest: Masha Gessen - Russian-American journalist and author. Masha is due to appear at The Edge, Fed Square in Melbourne for the Wheeler Centre (21 August) and at Carriageworks in Sydney, as part of the Festival of Da…
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With some ideas, they sound better than they actually are. Which is how I’m feeling about this idea that Christchurch should do what Auckland has just done and ban supermarkets and bottle stores from selling alcohol after 9 o’clock at night. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Because I just don’t think it would make people buy less alcohol, they’d jus…
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Rejecting Rejection – First This
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WE ALL EXPERIENCE REJECTION – and its scars can remain a heavy burden. But if, in dealing with it, your solution does not leave you closer to God, it was not God’s solution for you. You must continue on in faith! If you believe that God’s blessings are for other people and not for you, if you believe that God is secretly somehow angry with you over…
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I don’t like the idea of the Government dangling $72 million in front of the cops and saying to them: “You’ll get this if you test the number of drivers we want you to test for drugs and alcohol.” You might think it’s great that the police are being told what’s expected of them and that some of their funding depends on it. But I don’t. Don’t get me…
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Get set for an exciting summer of 2024 as we bring you passionate guest speakers dedicated to spreading the gospel in North America, and around the globe! These incredible friends of Calvary share our vision for God's mission. Mark 16:15: "And Jesus said to the disciples, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. The ser…
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