Inspired to Act
From Thrive Ireland - Diane Holt and Will Leitch introduce you to people who have been inspired to act.
Thrive Ireland is all about equipping and inspiring churches to bring about holistic change in society.
This Podcast has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council.
Episodes
11 episodes
Pick it Up
In the first episode of a brand new series of Inspired to Act, Thrive Ireland's Director, Diane Holt, and co-presenter Will Leitch welcome back David Porter. His career has spanned working for missionary societies, helping set up ECONI (E...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:01
A new series starts soon!
Diane Holt and Will Leitch are back with a new series from Thrive Ireland for 2024-5!
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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0:53
Dropping Depth Charges
Belfast's annual Four Corners Festival has been going for 12 years. Its Christian organisers consider it subversive, but in a positive way. They say they want to encourage people to st...
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Episode 8
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44:14
"With God, all things are possible..."
It's the turn of Ed Petersen to join Diane and Will this time. It's fair to say he's made an unusual journey to end up working in peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. How does a New Jersey boy, who very nearly studied at West Poi...
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Episode 7
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42:25
"Suddenly Everything Fell into Place..."
Diane and Will meet Rev David Campton, Methodist minister, actor, poet, peacemaker and onetime biologist. He lives and works in Northern Ireland, having grown up in Belfast, and having once left, vowing never to return. He's worked ...
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Episode 6
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40:14
"For God and His Glory Alone"
Diane Holt and Will Leitch are hosting a bit of a reunion this time - as three former members of ECONI, the Evangelical Contribution on Northern lreland, join them at Commission. It's a big day as the gang are allowed into Commissio...
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Episode 5
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37:22
"In the Land of the Holy One..."
A message for Advent from two Christians living in Israel and Palestine during a war. Diane Holt and Will Leitch hear from Rev. Nael Abu-Rahmoun, vicar of the Anglican Parish o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:25
"More Reason Than Most To Hate..."
Diane Holt and Will Leitch meet two of the people working at the heart of reconciliation and peace building in Northern Ireland. Both provide support and services to victims and others affected in the years of conflict, but in subtly diff...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:12
A Radical Transformation
Will Leitch and Diane Holt welcome two men from East Africa to the Commission Studios - to see what they can teach us about peace building and reconciliation. Christophe Mbonyingabo runs CARSA Minis...
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Episode 2
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39:32