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Fathers and father figures
Sunday 18th June 2023 is Father's Day here in the UK. We want to honour some of our Dads and encourage ALL men to demonstrate the Father's heart. So we approached a fe...
Mighty Men - Tim Robertson, Ascend Summit 23
This week we have an opportunity to hear Tim Robertson's inspiring talk that was delivered at Ascend Summit 23 in February. We can't recreate the warm atmosphere of 12...
Stronghold Verse 1 - Psalm 121 (Where Does My Help Come From?)
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.3 He will not let your ...
ADHD: My Superpower - Nick Hollis
This week it’s the final episode of our four part MENtal HEALth series. Today we are joined by one of the world's most ambitious explorers. Nick Hollis & I both worked...
Caring for a loved-one through a mental health crisis
This week it’s the third episode of our four part MENtal HEALth series. According to Co-op legal services, a study published in 2011 suggested that mental health issue...
You're already good enough - Mark Baldwin-Smith
Today we are talking with Mark Baldwin-Smith who was born in Cambridge, studied Environmental Science at the University of Reading before undertaking a Masters in envi...
It won't always be like this - Ben Slater
MENtal HEALthTo kick off our month focussing on Mental Health, we are privileged today to hear from Ben Slater. Born in Essex, Ben developed a career in education, inc...
Hoping in more than the weather forecast
What a great reminder that we need to live life optimistically, with a glass half full, looking for the percentage of sunshine and worrying less about the occasional s...
Finish the race & keep the faith
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7The phrase, "As strong as Fort Knox" comes from a city in Kentucky where ...
Be the brother they never had
Today we are trying something new.My friend Adam drives big articulated lorries and he starts his day very VERY early. Probably earlier than some of you finish yours. ...
Three things I've got wrong - Rob Parsons
Today's guest has sold over a million books in multiple languages and has spoken in front of over a million people across the world. But he started life in very humbl...
Time to Tune Up
A big thank you to our new voice of Ascend Podcasts - Jordan Bonner reading an article by Alan Colley;Time to Tune UpTwinkle Twinkle. Pop goes the weasel. Doe a deer, ...
Our Ascend Man Down Under Down Under
Today you're going to hear a conversation between Tony Smith and Bill Merrick. Many of you enjoyed Tony's 14th Jan 23 Episode, "Being sent wherever you are" but who's ...
The Banshees of Inisherin: Friendship, rejection and a donkey
Those with an ear for a great voice will recognise today's reader, Jamie Davidson. What a talent! He's reading an article written by Tim Lucier which starts..I love ci...
Beyond Mere Politeness
Today we have Greg Barber narrating a wonderful article titled "Beyond mere politeness" written by Justin Camp from WiRE for Men, part of Gather Ministries. It talks a...
Moments from Ascend Summit 23
In this episode, you'll hear the feedback from Ascend Summit 23 (yes, the positives but also your direction for next time) as well as what some of you recorded in the ...
Compassion needs to be our passion - Sid Thurlow
In this episode, you'll hear Greg Barber interviewing Sid Thurlow. At just over 20 minutes it's a little longer than our usual interviews but honestly, I just couldn't...
Striving Together
We need to stand firm together in the Spirit’s power. We need to strive together for the gospel, and we need to encourage each other to faith, not fear. What can we do...
What a woman looks for in an Ascend Man
With Valentines Day rapidly approaching we thought it would be a good idea to talk to two of our C3 ladies about what matters to them in the area of romance over and a...
Make the most of this moment - Nathan Blackaby
Today we meet a man who likes fast cars with an automatic gearbox, used to enjoy ales but is now teetotal and who likens himself to Samson in the Bible. Welcome to Nat...