Silver Linings Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/silver-linings A podcast of uplifting devotions from Andy and Ali in the Older People's Ministries Department. © 2026 Salvationist Radio 75f8690a-1361-5158-8682-fd79ca2de370 yes en Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:11 +0100 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:01:15 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/_hFGub_a5ZQVo32bsvHQK4Pd0IGdo6AttAlo6QgCR60/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2NDgyLzE2OTUy/MDEwMzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Silver Linings episodic Salvationist Radio A podcast of uplifting devotions from Andy and Ali in the Older People's Ministries Department. A podcast of uplifting devotions from Andy and Ali in the Older People's Ministries Department.. The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland No No Ep 32: I Can See Clearly Now 32 32 Ep 32: I Can See Clearly Now full 3d112237-b38a-46be-981d-82e4499be5d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b61ba9c7 Andy reflects on how God grants us spiritual vision to better understand his plans and purpose.

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]]> Andy reflects on how God grants us spiritual vision to better understand his plans and purpose.

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]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 253 Andy reflects on how God grants us spiritual vision to better understand his plans and purpose.

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]]> No Ep 31: Seasons of Faith 31 31 Ep 31: Seasons of Faith full 025b28c1-861c-468c-b88a-e0264da67ff8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62d9fe01 Andy shares how God provides purpose through every transition and season of life.

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]]> Andy shares how God provides purpose through every transition and season of life.

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]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 245 Andy shares how God provides purpose through every transition and season of life.

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]]> No Ep 30: Living the Dream 30 30 Ep 30: Living the Dream full 7f6b1a47-aff2-42af-8d8c-8603098b2a45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd354523 Ali shares how we can turn bleeding hearts into God-given dreams for a better world.

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]]> Ali shares how we can turn bleeding hearts into God-given dreams for a better world.

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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 364 Ali shares how we can turn bleeding hearts into God-given dreams for a better world.

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]]> No Ep 29: Power of Influence 29 29 Ep 29: Power of Influence full 14161f6d-d0e1-4b2f-ae85-b88d260fddc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8a4bae3 Andy reflects on how God uses ordinary people to create extraordinary stories.

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]]> Andy reflects on how God uses ordinary people to create extraordinary stories.

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]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 305 Andy reflects on how God uses ordinary people to create extraordinary stories.

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]]> No Ep 28: Stay Connected 28 28 Ep 28: Stay Connected full 1d38a44e-109b-4f02-97e5-a7c7b10b9015 https://share.transistor.fm/s/600060f4 Ali focuses on the importance of staying connected to God and those around us.

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]]> Ali focuses on the importance of staying connected to God and those around us.

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 373 Ali focuses on the importance of staying connected to God and those around us.

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]]> No Ep 27: Hopes and Fears 27 27 Ep 27: Hopes and Fears full a3fc8453-2108-445c-9f02-a87bba8744ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e33e9a1 Andy shares that Jesus meets us in both our worries and our joys.

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]]> Andy shares that Jesus meets us in both our worries and our joys.

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]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 258 Andy shares that Jesus meets us in both our worries and our joys.

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]]> No Ep 26: Music and Faith 26 26 Ep 26: Music and Faith full 186630b4-d0fe-4c9a-8047-0d90bff13194 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdcca98c Ali shares how music has played a big part in her personal life and Christian faith.

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]]> Ali shares how music has played a big part in her personal life and Christian faith.

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]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 316 Ali shares how music has played a big part in her personal life and Christian faith.

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]]> No Ep 25: Treading Softly 25 25 Ep 25: Treading Softly full 60e79b6c-633e-47aa-b77c-87227e7e8df5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42406fcd Andy reminds us to embrace the spiritual practice of treading softly in a chaotic world.

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]]> Andy reminds us to embrace the spiritual practice of treading softly in a chaotic world.

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]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 321 Andy reminds us to embrace the spiritual practice of treading softly in a chaotic world.

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]]> No Ep 24: Celebration 24 24 Ep 24: Celebration full f7647675-09d8-4868-90d8-c6250c90e4c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0d1c9d4 Ali encourages us to find reasons to celebrate in both significant and simple moments of our lives.

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]]> Ali encourages us to find reasons to celebrate in both significant and simple moments of our lives.

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]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 357 Ali encourages us to find reasons to celebrate in both significant and simple moments of our lives.

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]]> No Ep 23: You Belong Here 23 23 Ep 23: You Belong Here full d595ed09-a896-4ccb-86c7-dbe596a59374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad001882 Andy reminds us that we are valued by God and belong in his family, the Church.

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]]> Andy reminds us that we are valued by God and belong in his family, the Church.

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]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 257 Andy reminds us that we are valued by God and belong in his family, the Church.

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]]> No Ep 22: Shine Bright 22 22 Ep 22: Shine Bright full 74744290-38b3-41d5-97a9-541576ca6c7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/787b3332 Ali reminds us to let the love of Jesus shine through us.

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]]> Ali reminds us to let the love of Jesus shine through us.

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]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 257 Ali reminds us to let the love of Jesus shine through us.

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]]> No Ep 21: In His Hands 21 21 Ep 21: In His Hands full 0120b166-a69c-4f30-9618-50fb228094f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/459cd653 Andy reminds us that God is in control, so we don't have to rely on our own strength.

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]]> Andy reminds us that God is in control, so we don't have to rely on our own strength.

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]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 299 Andy reminds us that God is in control, so we don't have to rely on our own strength.

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]]> No Ep 20: Busy Bees 20 20 Ep 20: Busy Bees full 0fdde9ec-22fd-4e80-b483-435237dc296b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cb29c28 Ali draws inspiration from the work of bees to encourage us to embrace our unique calling within the Kingdom of God.

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]]> Ali draws inspiration from the work of bees to encourage us to embrace our unique calling within the Kingdom of God.

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]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 403 Ali draws inspiration from the work of bees to encourage us to embrace our unique calling within the Kingdom of God.

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]]> No Ep 19: This Is My Story 19 19 Ep 19: This Is My Story full c6e89ba3-c081-4936-818c-7ea3ccdd6d67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44941575 Andy encourages us to recognise God's constant presence and grace in our lives.

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]]> Andy encourages us to recognise God's constant presence and grace in our lives.

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]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 294 Andy encourages us to recognise God's constant presence and grace in our lives.

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]]> No Ep 18: Good News 18 18 Ep 18: Good News full d5641521-fbda-46d2-a887-ed01f27095e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3b04684 Ali inspires us to take action as she reflects on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20).

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]]> Ali inspires us to take action as she reflects on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20).

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]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 281 Ali inspires us to take action as she reflects on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20).

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]]> No Ep 17: Sing for Joy 17 17 Ep 17: Sing for Joy full 0baecb48-b787-44a0-82f0-f4a0e8a35fb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6a2ff90 In a world that needs to hear God's praise, Andy reminds us that we all have a song to share.

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]]> In a world that needs to hear God's praise, Andy reminds us that we all have a song to share.

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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 259 In a world that needs to hear God's praise, Andy reminds us that we all have a song to share.

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]]> No Ep 16: Let It Be 16 16 Ep 16: Let It Be full 50eb7a53-1d97-46ad-ae58-66b9e717d522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b95ed494 Ali encourages us to place our trust in God and embrace the mindset of 'Let It Be.'

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]]> Ali encourages us to place our trust in God and embrace the mindset of 'Let It Be.'

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]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 451 Ali encourages us to place our trust in God and embrace the mindset of 'Let It Be.'

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]]> No Ep 15: A New Song 15 15 Ep 15: A New Song full 9d0c7235-0e0e-4330-af43-87e168edf48d https://share.transistor.fm/s/712e1138 Andy encourages us to lift our voices in a new song of praise to God each day.

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]]> Andy encourages us to lift our voices in a new song of praise to God each day.

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]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 281 Andy encourages us to lift our voices in a new song of praise to God each day.

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]]> No Ep 14: God Signs 14 14 Ep 14: God Signs full 37fea4d4-b068-448b-a234-7ff98687f804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff7c8d82 Ali calls us to pay attention to signs from God as we journey through life.

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]]> Ali calls us to pay attention to signs from God as we journey through life.

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]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 348 Ali calls us to pay attention to signs from God as we journey through life.

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]]> No Ep 13: How Deep is Your Love? 13 13 Ep 13: How Deep is Your Love? full b385591b-60fa-4f98-b079-e02da0448906 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5a00051 Andy shares that the deep love of Jesus is available to all.

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]]> Andy shares that the deep love of Jesus is available to all.

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]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 286 Andy shares that the deep love of Jesus is available to all.

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]]> No Ep 12: The Art of Packing 12 12 Ep 12: The Art of Packing full c7b8d52e-5a89-4512-84bc-64fe1c33df1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/70176eb6 As Andy recalls the stress of packing for summer holidays, he's reminded of God's perfect provision for life's journey.

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]]> As Andy recalls the stress of packing for summer holidays, he's reminded of God's perfect provision for life's journey.

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]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 361 As Andy recalls the stress of packing for summer holidays, he's reminded of God's perfect provision for life's journey.

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]]> No Ep 11: Anthem of Praise 11 11 Ep 11: Anthem of Praise full 5e1db56a-31c4-4d2e-b116-9aad472a41f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2969d6b4 Ali reminds us that if we have breath in our lungs, we can praise the Lord.

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]]> Ali reminds us that if we have breath in our lungs, we can praise the Lord.

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]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 257 Ali reminds us that if we have breath in our lungs, we can praise the Lord.

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]]> No Ep 10: Words Matter 10 10 Ep 10: Words Matter full 4b60a450-48ad-44e2-8738-0b61fdf6b2fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/64d7c703 Andy reminds us that our words have the power to change lives.

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]]> Andy reminds us that our words have the power to change lives.

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]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 323 Andy reminds us that our words have the power to change lives.

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]]> No Ep 9: Faith and Love 9 9 Ep 9: Faith and Love full ffcd03fa-3d36-4271-93bf-fbcd94129b55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/953a0e64 Ali challenges us to see Jesus in the eyes of those we serve.   

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]]> Ali challenges us to see Jesus in the eyes of those we serve.   

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]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 295 Ali challenges us to see Jesus in the eyes of those we serve.   

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]]> No Ep 8: We Are One 8 8 Ep 8: We Are One full 51277b10-3599-438c-aabb-7352d31033d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/060e5736 Andy calls us to stand in unity with persecuted Christians across the world.

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]]> Andy calls us to stand in unity with persecuted Christians across the world.

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]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 267 Andy calls us to stand in unity with persecuted Christians across the world.

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]]> No Ep 7: All Is Well 7 7 Ep 7: All Is Well full 83658235-dfc1-4669-a88f-f3419bfd09e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2b4784d Ali helps us imagine what it might have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem.  

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]]> Ali helps us imagine what it might have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem.  

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]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 367 Ali helps us imagine what it might have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem.  

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]]> No Ep 6: Others 6 6 Ep 6: Others full 6b0f6fdc-80c7-4413-8d14-4d4809840a46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72586ec0 Andy encourages us to reach out to others in meaningful ways.

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]]> Andy encourages us to reach out to others in meaningful ways.

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]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 315 Andy encourages us to reach out to others in meaningful ways.

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]]> No Ep 5: Shining the Light 5 5 Ep 5: Shining the Light full 828b0ec5-5818-4820-b7e1-1ec2c90487a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2f67123 Christmas lights may be packed away for another year, but Ali encourages us to shine all year round.

]]> Christmas lights may be packed away for another year, but Ali encourages us to shine all year round.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 375 Christmas lights may be packed away for another year, but Ali encourages us to shine all year round.

]]> No Ep 4: O Holy Night 4 4 Ep 4: O Holy Night full 7be91935-5e17-471b-8ee0-cbe10711453a https://share.transistor.fm/s/49976ed6 Andy reflects on the carol 'O Holy Night' and its message of hope and light.

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]]> Andy reflects on the carol 'O Holy Night' and its message of hope and light.

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]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 339 Andy reflects on the carol 'O Holy Night' and its message of hope and light.

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]]> No Ep 3: Amazing Grace 3 3 Ep 3: Amazing Grace full 9bc932d8-4141-43d6-9fe2-50ad70ff2e9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bbba69a Ali shares a story of God's grace flowing through people's actions.

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]]> Ali shares a story of God's grace flowing through people's actions.

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]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 272 Ali shares a story of God's grace flowing through people's actions.

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]]> No Ep 2: Changing Seasons 2 2 Ep 2: Changing Seasons full 0bed4782-216f-456f-81d3-af718b9e238c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a2b916b As Andy reflects on the changing seasons, he encourages us to remember God is in control.

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]]> As Andy reflects on the changing seasons, he encourages us to remember God is in control.

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]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 204 As Andy reflects on the changing seasons, he encourages us to remember God is in control.

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]]> No Ep 1: What a Wonderful World 1 1 Ep 1: What a Wonderful World full 49dd1020-74b2-4115-8c4a-bfe394fedd10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/657c48cc Andy reflects on the seasons and God's creation.

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]]> Andy reflects on the seasons and God's creation.

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:11:36 +0100 Salvationist Radio Salvationist Radio 329 Andy reflects on the seasons and God's creation.

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