
Our Podcast Tips
October 19, 2020 - January 1, 2030

Our Podcast Tips
Our Podcast Tips
Podcast listening can be a wonderful way to learn new things, be inspired and pass the time. But sometimes you just don’t know which one to listen to, or you have run out of episodes. So you are searching for some podcast tips, here at Marine Reach we have people that love a good podcast. They are also happy to share there favorite podcast tips with you. So here are some of the podcasts we enjoy listening to. We hope these podcasts will encourage you, bring you joy and all the other good things a good podcast can bring.
Here are eleven podcast tips from us at Marine Reach.
Name of Podcast tip #1: Bible Project Podcast
Why listen to this podcast? It helps in understanding the Bible.
A short review: “I love the engaging, “real” feel of the conversation between Tim and Jon. It feels intentional but not scripted. I also love how natural it is to connect the Bible story of Jesus to application in my own life as I live out being a Jesus-follower.”
Favorite episode(s): 7th Day Rest series and Reading Apostolic Letters series.
Average length of episode: 1 hour.
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast app on iPhone, Podcast addict app.
Link: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/
Name of Podcast tip #2: Risen Motherhood
Why listen to this podcast? Short “bite sized” discussions on how the story of Jesus connects with many aspects of motherhood.
A short review: “The conversations between sister-in-laws Emily and Laura are very intentionally focused on how the gospel brings purpose, encouragement,and opportunities for growth in the role of mothering little kids. I love how their example encourages me to look for gospel truth in my life and also build community with others – whether in the season of motherhood with me or not.”
Favorite episode(s): 173: Knowing your limits (with Hannah Anderson), 167: Honey, are you with me?; the Ask us anything episodes.
Average length of episode: 20 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast app on iPhone
Name of Podcast tip #3: Heart and Hustle
Why listen to this podcast? Varied and practical.
A short review: As professional photographers they talk about all sorts of things, meanwhile their main focus is living life with God. They talk about many different subjects, and invite different people to share.
Favorite episode(s): 77: the 7 key areas of rest with Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith. “This episode is one I would recommend to everybody.”
Average length of episode: 30-50 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Spotify
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-hustle-podcast/id1487265198
Name of Podcast tip #4: Transformation Church
Why listen to this podcast? An engaging pastor.
A short review: “Love this pastor. He is funny, engaging, and very challenging in all his teaching. I always take something away from what he shares.”
Favorite episode(s): Relationship Goals series.
Average length of episode: 1 hour 15 minutes or more.
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast app
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/transformation-church/id1348831124

Name of Podcast tip #5: Seminary Dropout
Why listen to this podcast? Diverse guests on an array of different subjects.
A short review: “Shane Blackshear hosts this podcast where he interviews a diverse group of people about all kinds of subjects pertaining to christian living, theology and the bible. With a focus on the christian that sits in the pew and doesn’t have a seminary education.”
Favorite episode(s): The episodes with N. T. Wright are gold.
Average length of episode: 45 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast Addict app
Link: https://www.shaneblackshear.com/
Name of Podcast tip #6: OnScript
Why listen to this podcast? Interviews with world class scholars.
A short review: “A podcast with multiple hosts who interview leading biblical scholars and theologians on all kinds of subjects to do with the bible and theology. A more nerdy podcast, my kind of podcast.”
Favorite episode(s): Almost every episode, from the latest episodes Esau McCaulley – Reading While Black, was really good.
Average length of episode: 55 minutes.
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast Addict app
Link: https://onscript.study/
Name of Podcast tip #7: Brilliant Perspectives – Graham Cooke
Why listen to this podcast? “He carries the fathers heart.”
A short review: “He carries the fathers heart so well – I felt ministered to about how much the Father loves me.”
Favorite episode(s): Check them all out.
Average length of episode: 10-20 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: iTunes
Link: https://brilliantperspectives.com/podcast/
Name of Podcast tip #8: Mere Fidelity
Why listen to this podcast? The banter is good, the content is better.
A short review: “A podcast with a mix when it comes to the kinds of episodes. Talking about relevant subjects, books, difficult bible passages, hot topics and at times more nerdy aspects. Two hosts from the US and two from the UK. They don’t always agree with each other, which makes for interesting conversations.”
Favorite episode(s): Spirit and Sacrament: An invitation to Eucharismatic Worship
Average length of episode: 50 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast Addict app
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mere-fidelity/id885758537

Name of Podcast #9: Todd White (Lifestyle Christianity Church)
Why listen to this podcast? “Fuel for your spirit.”
A short review: Todd always has current, fresh testimonies and revelations of God’s love and power. He is actively practicing the gospel of the Kingdom and regularly shares about the miraculous encounters he has with the people he meets.
Favorite episode(s): All the episodes where Todd tells real life stories are awesome.
Average length of episode: 1 hour
Platform used to listen to the podcast: iTunes
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/todd-white-lifestyle-christianity-church/id1156002023
Name of Podcast tip #10: Exploring my strange bible
Why listen to this podcast? Tim Mackie has great insights into the bible.
A short review: “The series on the Psalms, helped me in my prayer life. I felt like I could pray more confidently when I felt fear, pain, etc. When before I may have felt overwhelmed by emotion in the moment.”
Favorite episode(s): The series on the Psalms
Average length of episode: 50 minutes
Platform used to listen to the podcast: iTunes
Link: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/exploring-my-strange-bible/
Name of Podcast tip #11: Conversing
Why listen to this podcast? A podcast that is real and thought provoking.
A short review: “Not scared of talking about difficult subjects. This podcast produced by Fuller Institute is one that allows voices from grass root ministries to share about hot topics and real life discipleship issues. Whether you agree or disagree listening to this podcast will make you think and inspire you to love God and neighbour.”
Favorite episode(s): John Ortberg on Discipleship is a good listen.
Average length of episode: 50 minutes.
Platform used to listen to the podcast: Podcast Addict app
Link: https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/conversing-home/
There are many more wonderful podcasts to listen to and learn from. Do you have any podcast tips for us? Let us know.
Are you interested in growing as a disciple of Jesus? Come do a Discipleship Training School with us at Marine Reach in beautiful Tauranga.

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