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Jan 10- Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II

Season 1 Episode 10

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On the 10th of January 1984, The United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in 117 years.  Today's pod looks a little at the bromance between…

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Jan 9 - The Black Nazarene

Season 1 Episode 9

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Today millions of Phillipinos accompany a 7km procession of a statue of Christ carrying his cross in Manila. It lasts up to 22 hours and the intensity of devotion it inspires leads some…

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Jan 8 - Gauchito Gil, Argentinas folk saint

Season 1 Episode 8

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Today's episode looks at the curious phenomenon of Gauchito Gill killed today in1878. With his roadside shrines all over Argentina, he is venerated as a saint although not yet declared …

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Jan 7 - Galileo's Moons cause a revolution

Season 1 Episode 7

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Today in 1610 Galileo Galilei observed 4 moons of Jupiter. This observation changed the way we understood the universe and led to conflict with the scientific community and then the Chu…

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Jan 6 - Washington National Cathedral

Season 1 Episode 6

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Today in 1893 Congress chartered the building of the Washington National Cathedral, Today's pod explores a remarkable building that is now of unifying importance for the nation. 

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jan 5 - Twelfth Night

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 Today is the last day of Christmas, so we explore the origins of Twelfth Night Festivities and answer the question why does Christmas last 12 days?

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jan 4 - I Promise to do my duty to God

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The Boys Scouts becomes a worldwide movement today in 1912 as the Scout Association was incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter. Today's pod looks at how the promise…

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Jan 3 - The Apostle of Lepers

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The amazing story of Father Damian, the apostle of lepers, who was born today in 1840

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Jan 2 - New Name New Mission

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Jan 1 - Amazing Grace

Season 1 Episode 1

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Today the Anglican Priest John Newton introduced a new hymn called I Chronicles 17.16-172 this has since became known as Amazing Grace, We look at how it has  become one of the most pop…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago