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The Pulse of CRHCBenn Rayment, ARNP, PMHNP-BC talks about Men's HealthMen's Health Awareness Month Wrap-Up with Benn Rayment, ARNP, PMHNP-BCJoin hosts Chuck Nordyke, Dr. Bryon Schaeffer, and Mike Butt for a meaningful and thought-provoking conversation as we close out Men’s Health Awareness Month. In this special episode, we’re joined by Benn Rayment, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, Together, they dive into the vital topic of men’s mental health—breaking down stigmas, highlighting the importance of emotional wellness, and offering practical tools to support yourself and others. Whether you're seeking to improve your own mental health or support a loved one, this episode delivers impactful insights and real-world guidance...2025-06-3043 min
Naked NuclearFrom Candlelight to Clean Energy: Finding Your Role in the Nuclear Future with Dr. Fiona Rayment, OBEWhat do candlelit homework, career pivots, and global nuclear leadership have in common? Dr. Fiona Rayment.In this episode, Danielle speaks with internationally respected nuclear chemist and engineer Dr. Fiona Rayment about her early experiences with energy insecurity, her path through a diverse and powerful career, and the future of workforce development in the nuclear industry.Together they explore:– Why your first role doesn't have to be your forever one– How to tell when you've lost your spark (and how to get it back)– The surprising variety of roles across the nuclear sector2025-05-1237 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBackyard ReLaps and Northburn and Barkley Marathons Special – A Weekend For The AgesKia ora e te whānau! WOOOOO some weekends in the calendar just stack up don’t they? This weekend certainly didn’t disappoint with the fourth running of Aotearoa’s original Backyard Ultramarathon, the Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra, the Northburn 100 mile, one of the most challenging 100 mile events in the country, and the Barkley Marathons, the Monster of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. This week, Eugene and Matt do their best to pinball between all three places, with Matt enjoying the delights of the ReLaps and fifth Beatle Andrew McDowall taking on the Northburn 100, we’ve looped in...2024-03-261h 18
Physician Empowerment27 - Doctors-On-Tour with founder Ian RaymentDr. Kevin Mailo welcomes guest Ian Rayment, founder of the CME company Doctors-On-Tour, to the show to talk about what Doctors-On-Tour offers physicians and how it differs from other CMEs. They also discuss the Ecuador/Galapagos trip offered by Doctors-On-Tour in partnership with Physician Empowerment coming up in April 2024. Ian Rayment started as an accountant, and later in his career found himself drawn to the addictive travel industry as a manager and president for various high-level travel companies. He founded the Doctors-On-Tour concept in 2000 and focussed on it full-time in 2007. Doctors-On-Tour prides itself on being a wholly un...2023-09-1535 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDCR Summer Edition - Christopher McDougallKia ora e te whānau. Welcome to the second week of the 2022/23 DCR Summer Editions. This week we bring you the amazing conversation we had with New York Times Best Selling Author, Christopher McDougall. Matt really wanted this one replayed as he was so riddled with Covid at the time it still feels like a fever dream. This is also the episode where one Lola Rayment was launched into the trail running podcast consciousness, and where we learned about Born to Run II - Enjoy!Episode Links Christopher McDougall Hom...2023-01-101h 20
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBlue Lake 24 Hour Challenge – Loop that LakeKia ora e te whānau.This week Matt runs down the odyssey that was the 2022 Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge, The atmosphere of this race is like nothing else. The brilliant thing about Blue Lake is that is an individual journey amongst friends. No timing chips, no distance limits or targets (if you want) and no expectations, the onus is most definitely on you. Show up, throw down. Get rad, challenge yourself, feel the love, have fun. With conversations with Andrew McDowall, Allan Ure, Lola Rayment, and the race organisers Chris and Kurt. Enjoy. Epi...2022-09-271h 03
The Pantry Podcast124: Conversations Without Compromise with James Rayment of the Al-Ma’idah InitiativeTruth in Love // S10E03 We are called to and long to share the truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Yet, sometimes it is a struggle not to compromise our message for the sake of others opinions or friendships. But this doesn’t have to be the case! Today, James Rayment joins us to...
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The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 57: What's the difference between an Imam and a Pastor?On this episode James Rayment talks to Pastor Aaron Gray of Sound City Bible church and Imam Mohamad Joban of MAPS (The Muslim Association of the Puget Sound)
We discuss what it means to serve as a leader in both faith traditions and ask some questions examining the similarities of religious leadership in Christianity and Islam.
If you would like to go to church with Pastor Aaron you can check out: https://www.soundcitybiblechurch.com/
If you would like to visit Imam Mohamad Joban, you can check out:
https://www.mapsredmond.org/2021-02-1138 minThe Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 56: AftershowWe continue our conversation with James Rayment and Sheikh Abdullahi Jaranow talk about the difference between dietary laws in Islam and Christianity. Why do Christians eat pork? Should we all be vegetarians? Find out this and more on Pork Wars!2021-02-0425 minThe Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 56: Pork WarsOn this episode James Rayment and Sheikh Abdullahi Jaranow talk about the difference between dietary laws in Islam and Christianity. Why do Christians eat pork? Should we all be vegetarians? Find out this and more on Pork Wars!2021-02-0443 min
The Official Nash Tackle PodcastNash Tackle Off the Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 7 - Ricky RaymentNash Tackle's carp fishing podcast invites Ricky Rayment to join new host Hassan for this episode.From "The Only Way Is Essex" fame to carp fishery owner and a whole host of both saltwater and carp captures in-between, it's fair to say there's a lot more to Ricky Rayment then you may initially think. Hear about his passion for carp fishing and how it has become so fundamental in his life. There's more than a few surprises in this one, enjoy! 2020-12-131h 43
Effortless Weddings PodcastCould The Real Heidi Rayment Please Stand Up?Hi everyone, standard intro ep coming up! Get to know a little about me, why/how I became a Marriage Celebrant, and where I think this podcast might, kind of, could possibly go :)
I would love to hear from my listeners! If you're a supplier that would like to be featured, or anyone with ideas for an episode, and especially couples with real life wedding planning or wedding day stories, please get in contact:
heidi@effortlesscelebrant.com.au - review the Podcast and send me a screenshot to get 10% off your ceremony!2020-10-2213 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 111 - Craig KirkwoodKia Ora Whanau. This week on the podcast, Matt and Eugene take a deep dive with coach extraordinaire Craig Kirkwood. Craig has been a life-long student of running, immersing himself in the works of Arthur Lydiard when Craig was in his early teens in Timaru. From there Craig went to Oklahoma on a college track scholarship, then to London to work with Olympic runners to further hone his coaching skills. As an elite athlete himself Craig has competed many times on the world stage at the highest level. Craig launched himself full time into coaching in 2013 after being made...2020-09-221h 21
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 110 - Mel Aitken2020Kia Ora Whanau. This week on the podcast, Matt and Eugene have another returning champion on the show. Mel Aitken. There was a time last year when it seemed like every couple of weeks we’d be talking about what Mel had won or podiumed next. Dominant across roads and trails, Mel was the 2018 Oceania half marathon champion, represented New Zealand at the World Trail Running Champs, and has won the Queenstown Marathon and won her age group at the Gold Coast Marathon. But this feels like the episode of Seinfeld right? Mel was dominant….Yadda yadda yadda..Covid. We t...2020-09-151h 18The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 50: How Tania Joya escaped the CaliphateOn the second part of our season finale, we continue to explore Tania's story of escaping from Syria and how she left Islamic extremism behind her.
This one is longer than our usual 45 minute format. It's interesting tho. deal with it.2020-09-091h 20
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 109 - Brad Dixon 2020Kia Ora Whanau. This week on the podcast, Matt talks to one of Dirt Church Radio’s original guests, Brad Dixon. Brad is a coach, runner, triathlete, coach, physiotherapist, father, husband, and now… author. For years, Brad has contributed to Kiwi Trail Runner Magazine and other publications around wellbeing and performance. Over the last few years Brad began to chip away at compiling his wisdom and that has led to his first book, Holistic Human - Enhancing Habits for Expansive Wellness. This feels like a conversation for our times. Brad’s focus on wellbeing is explicitly holistic: The sum of the...2020-09-081h 40The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 49: How a British woman became known as 'the First lady of ISIS'On the first part of our conversation with Tania Joya we talk about how she became an Islamic extremist and married a man who would become one of the highest ranking members of ISIS.2020-09-0242 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 108 - Damian Hall returns, triumphantKia Ora Whanau. This week on the podcast, Eugene talks to returning guest Damian Hall about his Fastest Known Bimble of the 431 km Pennine Way. Damian set out on his meticulously-planned attempt a week after his friend, John Kelly, broke the 31-year-old record of 2 days, 17 hours, and 20 minutes by 40 minutes. Damian lowered the record to 2 days, 13 hours, and 34 seconds. If you’ve heard Damian on Dirt Church Radio (episode 067) you’ll know that he is committed to addressing climate change and limiting the impact that we have on this planet. Damian set out to make his attempt as impact neut...2020-09-011h 26The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 48: Finding peace in chaosOn this episode I talk to Iraqi American Artist Hiba Jameel about how she finds peace, when there is so much going wrong in the world and how she uses her art to contribute peoples well-being, in Iraq and beyond.2020-08-2645 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 107 - Kate SouthernKia Ora Whanau. Kate Southern is known in her home of Palmerston North as “The Running Lady”. Not necessarily because she is out in all weather clocking up ridiculous weekly totals, or racing constantly, but because Kate is fundamentally involved with the administration of organised running events around town. Kate is a community advocate, an organiser, and participant with The Manawatu Striders athletic club, Palmerston North Parkrun, and “Madame President” of 261Fearless in New Zealand. Kate, like many others in this time, had her plans scuppered as the Hawkes Bay Marathon has just been cancelled. After months of training Kate dis...2020-08-251h 16The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 47: LebanonOn this episode we talk about the tragic explosion in Beirut and the resulting fallout in the country.
If you want to donate to a charity recommended by our guest, you can do so here:
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Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 106 - Mikki WillidenKia Ora Whanau.We are back at it. Remote podcasting as the Lockdown Level III Larry’s that we are. This week Eugene has a banger of a conversation about that most contentious of topics, NUTRITION. The nutritionist in question is Dr Mikki Williden, a registered nutritionist, podcaster with the spectacularly successful Ironman focused Fitter Radio, and amazing runner, and proponent of whole foods.Mikki studied for a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Phys Ed from Otago, got an MSc in Human nutrition with first class honours, then obtained her PhD with her thesis as he...2020-08-181h 13The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 46: Abraham in Islam and ChristianityOn this episode I talk to Hisham Farajallah, from Hebron about the story of Abraham and some of the differences between the Chritian and the Muslim view.2020-08-1249 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 105 - Jono WyattKia Ora Whanau. New Zealand’s Jono Wyatt is a legend. The most decorated mountain runner in history with 6 world mountain running championships under his belt as well as 8 world mountain running grand prix series wins. Which in itself is a lot to take in, right? Add into the mix a final of the 5000m at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, 6th place in the men’s marathon at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, and you are looking at an immense career. What about the time Wyatt ran the marathon in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and ONE WEEK LATER won the worl...2020-08-111h 16The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 45: Democracy, Deity and Death w/ Qais GhanemIn this weeks episode I talk to Qais Ghanem, a Retired Yemeni Neurologist and published novelist about his latest book, Democracy, Deity and Death about four Arab friends who meet regularly in a coffee show to discuss the worlds most pressing issues.
Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Deity-Death-Qais-Ghanem/dp/15289156742020-08-0545 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 104 - Big's Backyard Big FourKia Ora Whanau. Sometimes you get an opportunity that is too good to pass up - like when Will Hayward messages you at 4pm on a Friday with the idea to set up a Zoom call between Hong Kong, Colorado, Alberta, and Palmerston North to reunite the top four Big’s Backyard finishers before the Riverhead Backyard Relaps... And hey, did you guys want to jump on too? One expletive laden outburst (Matt) and heaps of negotiation (Eugene and Will) later and we had the immense pleasure to sit with returning champions Maggie Guterl, Will Hayward, Dave Proctor, and Ka...2020-08-041h 28The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 44A Muslim and a Christian talk about Eid al-Adha2020-07-2946 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 103 - Mirna ValerioKia Ora Whanau. Matt was never as happy as when he woke up at 0130 for the chance to speak to the most wonderful Mirna Valerio. Mirna, now residing in Vermont, is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator, cross-country coach, ultrarunner, obstacle course enthusiast, and author of the recently published memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress. Although she began running in high school, she recommitted to the sport after a health scare in 2008. It was then that her love for running and all its attendant benefits were reignited. She soon started her blog Fatgirlrunning, about her experiences as...2020-07-281h 27The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 43: Somali parenting and the BibleOn this episode I talk to Shino Gabow on his experience of growing up without a father in Somalia and how knowing God as father transforms the ways we relate to our families.2020-07-2337 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 102 - Maree LeithKia Ora Whanau.This week Matt flies solo on the main interview and has the privilege to speak to Maree Leith, founder of Go Run Girls. Like many people who start to run, Maree was looking for a change. Unlike many who start to run, Maree’s start came from a place of great sadness and loss. Six years ago, Maree gave birth to a daughter, however this joy was preceded by years of heartache. In the years prior Maree had two stillborn babies and a newborn who passed away at six weeks old. Maree states that after this ti...2020-07-211h 30
Consilience with John OnateEpisode 9: Podcasting During The Pandemic-New Zealand's Matt Rayment and Eugene BinghamThe Hosts of Dirt Church Radio, New Zealand's # 1 Trail and Ultrarunning Podcast
Matt Rayment lives in Riverhead outside of Aukland with his wife and three children. He is Consult-Liaison Mental Health Nurse . He also was the editor of Kiwi Trail Magazine, and Good People Run.
Eugene Bingham is a journalist at stuff.co.nz, (with 30 years of experience as an investigative journalist)
In this episode we discuss the story of how the podcast began, their approach to podcasting, the background of Matt and Eugene. We then move to talking...2020-07-181h 13The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 42: The History and Future of SomaliaIn this episode I talk to Ayanle Abdikarim about the history of Somalia, the current condition of the country and what the future of Somalia and Africa as a whole could look like2020-07-151h 34
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 101 - Sophie GrantKia Ora Whanau. Into our second century we are straight back to the mountains of Italy to speak to Sophie Grant. Sophie lived in the South Island until launching her OE in 2004 with her husband. Fast forward 16 years and Sophie has podiumed at Transgrancanaria, came fourth at Marathon des Sables, won the Lakes Sky Ultra and represented Great Britain at the world trail running championships. If this wasn’t enough, Sophie and George gave up their London home and have spent the last few years chasing adventure and the mountains in Europe. Sophie talks to us about her journey fr...2020-07-141h 18The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 41: Growing up Somali and American in Seattle w/Ahlaam IbraahimOn this episode I talk to podcaster and Seattlite Ahlaan Ibraahim about the benefits and challenges of growing up as a Somali woman in Seattle.
Check out her Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturbing-your-peace/id1520817340?fbclid=IwAR0qHdYfqa_HX4JJrTUCV9lJ52F-y-Ca2EFBgZdSZneSTFgK0gjUYgSIBVA2020-07-081h 22
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 100 - Tina White and Scotty Stevenson at the 100th ep live showWelcome to our 100th episode live show direct from the Barrel Room at Hallertau Brewery, Riverhead. We go down the rabbit hole (briefly) on the history of Dirt Church Radio, our highlights, favourites, and standout shows. We speak with Queen of Riverhead Tina White, and Scotty Stevenson in what was a wonderful way to notch up 100 episodes. Thank you so much for tuning in, we really appreciate it. Here’s to the next 100. Enjoy2020-07-071h 03
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 99 - Robbie BrittonKia Ora Whanau. Joining us this week from the mountains of Italy is Robbie Britton. Robbie loves pushing himself, from constantly running around playing sport as a child, to completing master’s degrees, to coming third at the world 24 hour champs in 2015 and helping his GB team take the gold. Robbie, whose run at Turin clocks in as a DCR first at being two guest’s Greatest Run Ever, radiates enthusiasm and good cheer as he discusses his love of finishing races fast, how he kept the boredom of injury away by signing up for 1000km cycle races, and how...2020-06-301h 34The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 40: A Syrian Muslim woman joins the US Military PoliceOn this episode I talk to Amani, a Syrian Muslim who immigrated to the US and became a member of the US Military police.
You can follow her on TikTok:
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and Instagram: Malak Angel Beauty2020-06-241h 09
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 98 - Adam KeenKia Ora Whanau. What do you say about Adam Keen? Adam and Katie Wright were the last two people at the Riverhead Backyard Relaps Ultra Marathon and relay. Adam did 17 laps of Mt Cargill in December in 24 hour for the standing record (if Crush the Cargill does records). Adam had a job running the Routeburn track, was in the army for a bit, enjoyed banditing the odd marathon or two, is one of the cabal behind the iconoclastic Crush The Cargill podcast. Adam takes a view on life that wants us to enjoy the process rather than tick tasks...2020-06-231h 27
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 97 - Andrew McDowall's Mountain MissionKia Ora Whanau. Best laid plans go awry, right? And we’ve certainly found that out more than often of late, but we’ve had a great run, so we aren’t going to complain. Tonight we turn to our saviour Andrew McDowall to discuss his Everesting attempt at Mt Te Aroha in the Waikato. Andrew, Tom Hunt, and Dirty Geoff along for the ride as entertainment/crew chief. This is a ripper of a yarn which highlights how essential adventure is in our lives, how other people can make a seemingly arbitrary task mightily enjoyable, and how fulfilling it is...2020-06-1656 minThe Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 39: Talking about revolutions w/ Vishal MangalwadiIn this episode I talk to Vishal Mangalwadi about the history of revolutions and what Christians should think of them, in light of the talk of revolution in light of the George Floyd protests.2020-06-101h 17
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 96 - Carl ReadThis week on Dirt Church Radio Eugene speaks to fellow South Auckland kid and Ultraman champion Carl Read. Coming from a rugby and cricket background, Carl decided to try his hand at Triathlon in 2007 to make some healthy change in his life. Unlike most people who make healthy changes in their life, by 2012 Carl was a professional triathlete who competed in multiple Ironman (Ironmen?) triathlons around the world. Doing his darndest to run into the biggest fire he could, Carl turned his sights to Ultraman, a hellish three day event which encompasses a 10km swim, 421km bike and an 84...2020-06-091h 23The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 38: The Bible and Race relationsIn this episode my friend Chate and I have a conversation about the Bible and race relations in light of the unlawful killing of George Floyd and how we as Christians should seek to bring understanding.
We also talk about Star Wars and Dragon Ball Z to a point that some of you will be frustrated.2020-06-031h 00The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 37: Halal GurlsThis week we talk to Director Vonne Patiag and Actress Jessica Phoebe Hanna about their hit Australian comedy series about Muslim women living in Sydney.
Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4oxvxQbSdw2020-05-2744 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 95 - Dave ProctorKia Ora Whanau. Together at last. After two months of lockdown, Matt and Eugene are finally able to record in the same room. There’s even a high five. And with just cause. Because this episode includes a remarkable conversation. Matt had the chance to speak to the one and only Dave Proctor, the relentless Canadian ultramarathoner. This is a conversation about running, yes, but it’s mostly about love, determination, how he would run to the end of the Earth for his son. Dave became known to listeners as Fast Dave-Canadian Dave at the after the incredible Big’s Back...2020-05-261h 29
Ilkley Lockdown PodcastEp9 - Dr Caroline RaymentIn this episode, I talk to Dr Caroline Rayment. Caroline is a GP, and a member of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response group. She tells me how the current crisis has changed the way that she helps her patients, and shares some great tips on how best to engage with your GP when you're unable to visit him or her in person. Links Caroline on Twitter Grange Park Surgery 2020-05-2613 minThe Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 36: Should the Bible influence American Law?On this episode we talk about the relationship between religion and US law.2020-05-201h 54
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 94 - Ben DuffusKia Ora Whanau. No longer Lockdown Larrys, but Level 2 Larrys, Eugene and Matt remain FOILED by Matt’s sore throat in their quest to podcast in the same room, let alone suburb. But if you had to do it remotely, you couldn’t find a more engaging fellow than two-time Australian Mountain Running Champion Ben Duffus. This conversation goes all over the place from race walking to quantum physics, climate change to Kawerau. Ben discusses his start in the sport, his love of the King of The Mountain race in said Kawerau, coaching, data, why not to burn down cell...2020-05-191h 25
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 93 - Sarah HillaryKia Ora Whanau. This week we bring you a delightful conversation with Auckland Art Gallery’s Principal Conservator and ultra marathon runner Sarah Hillary. Sarah talks about her love of running the hills of the Waitakere Ranges and the trail that has her family name. We talk about art, ultramarathons, a life steeped in adventure and, her indelible links to Nepal (and Piha while we are at it) and how hopefully, when we emerge from being a nation in lockdown we can continue our (in some cases newfound) affinity for the outdoors. We ask what her father, Sir Edmund, wo...2020-05-121h 12
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 92 - Chris HopeFrom our bedrooms to your bubbles, we bring you Dirt Church Radio in lockdown. Welcome. This week Eugene and Matt speak to Chris Hope, the founder of Running Calendar, Australasia’s most exhaustive resource for events. We discuss the history of Running Calendar, the current challenges faced by the racing community, plus a deep dive into running trends, just how niche is too niche, and Chris’ own history of running, his love of trail and ultramarathon running, and where he sees the trail community going post-pandemic. As per the regular, we have news, views, Stuff You Should Know, and a Gr...2020-05-051h 14
Research for What?Can all research be useful and create an impact? with Erin Rayment, QUT & KCAIn this fifth episode, I talk with Erin Rayment, Executive Director, Industry Engagement at the Queensland University of Technology and Current Chair of Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia.My conversation with Erin Rayment was truly amazing. Tune in if you want to hear Erin explain what is useful research; what is research commercialisation; how to create an impact; or how to quantify research impact.Erin talks about her work at QUT and how she brings together governments, researchers and industry to engage, collaborate and create an outcome with impact in communities. We discuss how Australian...2020-05-0331 minThe Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastA Muslim Epidemiologist and a Christian ICU Nurse talk about faith and Covid-19On this episode I talk to a Christian ER/ ICU Nurse and a Muslim Epidemiologist about what it's like to work in the middle of a pandemic and how their faith effects their approach to handling the current crisis.2020-04-2923 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 91 - Vlad ShatrovKia Ora Whanau.We’ve been waiting for this one for a while. No, silly! Not Level 3. Vlad Shatrov!!! Initially we began engaging with Vlad around the time when Australasia went to heck in a handbasket grappling with COVID-19. It’s taken a couple weeks to get our respective water fowl lined up and boy was it worth the wait! Matt and Vlad engage in a wide-ranging discussion around Vlad’s upbringing, philosophy of racing, training, life,and everything in between. Vlad has done it all, track racing, professional triathlon, marathon, now ultramarathon. We discuss how Vlad has had to fle...2020-04-281h 26The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 34: An Agnostic Jew writes Muhammad's biographyOn this episode I get to talk to Lesley Hazleton, a well known author, having written many books and specifically 'The First Muslim' a biography of Muhammad and 'After the Prophet' a book on the Sunni Shia Divide.2020-04-2250 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 90 - Rachel SmalleyKia Ora Whanau. This week from our bedrooms we are joined by journalist and broadcaster Rachel Smalley. One day, as a means of dealing with the stress of deadlines Rachel rummaged through her wardrobe looking for an old pair of trainers to lace up and headed out the door for a run. The rest, as they say, is history. Or indeed herstory, and Rachel’s story highlights her sheer determination, tenacity, and passion for journalism and running, and her engagement with the people whose stories and experiences have impacted on Rachel in so many ways. From Beirut to Brooklyn we...2020-04-211h 17The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastLeadership and EntrepreneurshipOn this episode I talk to Ash Faraj a podcast host an entrepreneur about growing as a leader, the unique challenges faced by Arab entrepreneurs and what makes a successful leader.
Find Ash's content here: executalks.com/2020-04-1559 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 89 - Terry DavisKia Ora Whanau .Week Three of lockdown and this week we bring you race director extraordinaire Terry Davis. This is a ripping yarn from one of the stalwarts of the Aotearoa trail and ultramarathon community. Northburn 100 bills itself as a race that you don’t complete, you survive, one that despite being so fiendishly, awfully, difficult draws people back year after year. Terry talks about his love of adventure. And how adventure can turn our lives around. Adventure can ignite us, embolden us, and take us to the edge of what we believe that we can accomplish. Now, that so...2020-04-141h 19The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 32: Uighur Gulags in ChinaWe revisit the relationship between the Chinese state and the Uighur people with Bill Clark, a scholar who has lives with the Uighur's and is an expert on their culture.2020-04-081h 09
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 88 - Scotty Hawker's lockdown specialKia Ora Whanau. We’re all going through stuff at the moment, right? Distress, ennui, anger, denial, shock. All of these emotions and more as we continue to navigate COVID-19 and our nation being in lockdown. This week, we have an incandescently good conversation with Vibram athlete, 3rd place finisher at the 2019 UTMB and Christchurch native Scotty Hawker. This conversation is notable for a couple reasons: 1) Scotty discusses in depth and with frank openness how he is navigating being locked down and how this has changed his approach to running and how he is meeting these challenges; 2) this is th...2020-04-071h 10The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 31: IsraelOn this weeks episode, I talk to an Israeli Scientist about the history of Israel, the complications of the conflict and the future for Israeli's and Palestinians.2020-04-012h 44
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 87 - Dr Katie Wright's sensible prescriptionKia Ora Whanau. We’ve just weathered our first weekend in New Zealand in lockdown and we are joined by Dr Katie Wright, fresh from her first shift at Blenheim Hospital to talk about her year, how things have changed thanks to COVID-19 (or not) and the etiquette, benefit, and perhaps pitfalls of exercise during a pandemic. We keep it comforting with a Greatest Run Ever, and a Stuff You Should Know. As a bonus you’ll have all the trials and travails of two men, who after living in each other’s pockets for the last year and a half...2020-03-311h 15The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 30: PalestineEpisode 30: Palestine w/ Hamza Çapa2020-03-251h 21
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 86 - Andy GoodKia Ora Whanau. Andy Good is the New Zealand Mountain Running Champion. And the world has gone mad. New Zealand is in lockdown, and we are bringing this to you from isolation. This week on DCR Eugene speaks to Andy Good, New Zealand Mountain Running Champion. Andy came late to running, and took to it like a duck to water, going from “a couple of runs a week” to representing New Zealand at the world mountain running championships, where he felt a bit of his pelvis break off...um, ewwww. Eugene talks to Andy about his journey back from inju...2020-03-241h 14
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 85 - Dr James Kuegler and Love (of running) in the Time of COVID-19Kia Ora whanau. A week ago when we were speaking to John Ellis about caronavirus in Hong Kong it was in an abstract manner, this week it seems that people worldwide are feeling the effects of travel restrictions and enforced isolation. Here in Aotearoa, we implemented strict travel guidelines regarding self-isolation, which has made journeying to races for many people who live overseas impossible. The guest that we initially had lined up had to postpone due to having to attend to COVID related issues with their business, it just seems ubiquitous at the moment, right? So what are we t...2020-03-171h 07The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastEpisode 29: The Uighur CrisisOn this episode I talk to Bengisu Cicek about the mass detention of the Uighur people in China.2020-03-111h 29
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 84 - John EllisKia Ora Whanau. John Ellis moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and found himself unexpectedly drawn from the roads onto the city’s expansive network of trails.Since moving from road to dirt, John has stacked up a bunch of wins throughout Asia including Moontrekker, Lantau 70, Green Power and MSIG Hong Kong. He has top 20 finishes at HK100, UTMF and Ultra Trail Australia, as well as winning the China Skyrunning Ultra Series 2016/17 and finishing top 50 at the Ultra Trail World Tour in 2015 and 2016. With his life changing tack somewhat due to parenthood, John still found time in 2019 to win the Asi...2020-03-101h 37
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 83 - Scotty StevensonScotty Stevenson is a broadcaster and journalist best known for his rugby commentary and reporting which makes him automatically one of the most well-known New Zealand TV personalities. He’s a sports journalist with TVNZ, and also works with Spark Sport and Radio Hauraki. He’s also a sports writer, has ghost-written and written a string of some of the best sports books, from Straight 8 about Kieran Read, to Kiwi Pair about Eric Murray and Hamish Bond. Scotty has been previously known by his childhood nickname “Sumo” as, by his own account he was the “fat kid in speedos” at surf life...2020-03-031h 48
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 82 - Lucy Clark aka Adventurous LucyThis week, Eugene and Matt get the band back together and engage in our first joint conversation of 2020 with the wonderful Lucy Clark. Lucy spent 66 days 7 hours and 8 minutes setting a new female supported FKT on the Te Araroa trail, which runs from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Literally, like, the WHOLE of Aotearoa. Lucy was looking for a challenge and when the idea arose to shoot for the FKT she embraced it, training for 12 months without missing a single session (let that sink in) and undertaking the journey with her husband, Tommy, a camper van, and a whole lot o...2020-02-251h 28
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 81 - Adam Kimble and Francesca CanepaKia Ora Whanau. It’s another packed show this week, and one which touches on the losses that inevitably affect all of us in this life. We start by remembering the runner who passed away after his 100 mile attempt, and also South Auckland’s own Naomi McCrae, who was tragically killed in an accident last week. Embracing life, as those two surely did, we drop the news that we will be doing a once-in-a-lifetime live show with the one and only Lazarus Lake on Thursday April 3rd as he makes his way down for the Riverhead Backyard Relaps. We then...2020-02-181h 45
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 80 - Tarawera Ultra SpecialKia Ora Whanau. To bastardise a Lao Tzu quote, A journey of 100 miles begins with one step, and this week on Dirt Church Radio Eugene and Matt sit down to deconstruct Eugene’s 100 mile success at the 2020 Tarawera Ultramarathon. Talking about himself does not come easily for Eugene, in fact, he hates it so much Matt had to surprise him with an interview at the pair’s one year live show. Despite this, and with his usual humility, reflection, and generosity, Eugene breaks his endeavour down into step-size chunks so that we could fully appreciate the magnitude of what he a...2020-02-111h 32
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 79 - Aaron Smart and Tarawera previewThis week Eugene sits down to talk with film maker Aaron Smart about Chasing Pounamu, his stunning film about one man’s quest to finish the Tarawera 100 miler. Matt and Eugene also run down a full Tarawera preview, scooching through our hot takes on who’s in to win, the history of the event, just how Eugene will manage his cheese n’ pickle cravings and how many Spring Energy Gels is too much? We also have a musical treat, Stuff You Should Know about the bushfire relief effort and an amazing Greatest Run Ever. Enjoy!2020-02-041h 09
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 78 - Ruth CroftKia Ora Whanau. This week we come bolting out of the gate with a Dirt Church Radio mega-special of incredibleniscity. Matt and Eugene are reunited in the same hemisphere and same room to run down the plethora of news, Greatest Runs Ever, Stuff You Should Know and also RUTH. FREAKING. CROFT. Matt spoke to Ruth about her triumphant 2019, the importance of looking after yourself and having periods of calm, hiking in Nepal (and unforeseen effects that altitude has on the *ahem* body), and the trifles of coming second at the world trail running champs and qualifying for the world...2020-01-281h 32
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 77 - Dwight GrieveKia Ora whanau. Whilst down in Te Anau for the Kepler Challenge in December Eugene and Matt had the pleasure of sitting down at Dwight Grieve’s dining room table for a proper Southland yarn. You see, about ten years ago, Dwight was a painter-decorator living in Invercargill, overweight, a bit unhappy, and wanting to make changes in his life. As you’ll hear from our discussion, he certainly has: Dwight is now one of the local Te Anau Police, has represented New Zealand at the World Mountain Running Championships, and has a 5:29 Kepler PB that he was itching to pu...2020-01-211h 07
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 76 - Mark WebberKia ora whanau! Eugene and Matt speak to nine-time Formula One Grand Prix winner and all round legend Mark Webber about his career, a performance mindset, his love of the outdoors, and his new company-Aussie Grit. It’s fair to say that neither Eugene or Matt are racing aficionados so it was a special treat to speak to Mark, who true to his reputation of being “a regular Aussie bloke”, was down-to-earth and generous with our naive questions about what it is like to be strapped into a rocket and drive it around a track at over 300 kph. This convers...2020-01-1456 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 75 - Matt RaymentThis week on the podcast Eugene and Matt speak to Matt Rayment...huh? Yes, that’s right. Eugene finally gets revenge on Matt, who, having cruelly ambushed Eugene at the live show last year (in cahoots with Shaun “The Integrator” Collins), was never going to get away without being a guest on the podcast. What unfolds is a conversation much like what you would have heard if you’d ever been on the trails with them - but with less puffing. Matt, mental health nurse, accomplished musician (eg playing with The Sneaks at Big Day Out), former editor of KTR, and...2020-01-071h 21
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 74 - Mal Law, Will Hayward and 2019 wrap!Kia ora Whanau. This is the first Dirt Church Radio for 2020 and THE DECADE!!!!! 2019 was been a lot..Matt and Eugene find themselves scattered to the four winds this week and phone it in (literally, not figuratively) to run through their best of’s, highs and, well, more highs. We discuss some of the amazing athletes that we’ve spoken to this year and also bring you two interviews this show with Will Hayward, he of second place at Big’s Back Yard Ultra, and Mal Law, Head Wild Thing and who, amongst many other things, is running 1 million feet f...2019-12-3157 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 73 - Billy WhiteKia ora Whanau. This week, we speak with chef Billy White about his debut cookbook Eat, Run, Enjoy. The book combines two of Billy’s biggest passions, trail running and delicious food and features such trail running stars as Courtney Dauwalter, Zach Miller, Ricky Lightfoot, Emily Forsberg, Ida Nilsson and Mimmi Kotka. Billy White was born in York and has been a chef for over 20 years. Initially buying into the hard living hospitality lifestyle wholesale. Billy worked in the kitchens of various Michelin star and world-renowned restaurants, including St John in London, and then later Fäviken and Rest...2019-12-171h 25
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 72 - Kepler 2019 ft Vajin Armstrong, Nancy Jiang and moreKia Ora Whanau. What a weekend that was! This show was recorded live at the Fiordland Lobster Company meeting room (true story) during registration at the 32nd annual Fresh Choice Kepler Challenge. Parts of it were also recorded in room 212 of the Distinction Hotel (true story) and a small part of this was recorded in Eugene’s bedroom (true story) because as per, we were giddy and fatigued during the intro and forgot stuff. We speak to Steve Norris, the Kepler Challenge race director about the conditions that necessitated the change to the alternative course for the 3rd time in...2019-12-101h 36
The Human Centered Design Podcast (This is HCD) | Service Design & UXMelanie Rayment 'Using Service Design to deliver improved experiences for vulnerable children'This is HCD is brought to you by Humana Design and The Academy.ie - Design Training and EducationHave feedback on this episode? Click here to leave us a voice mail.In this episode we speak with Melanie Rayment, Head of Service Design for UK Charity, Barnardos. We learn about how they use Design to help improve social outcomes for some of the most vulnerable of children. https://www.barnardos.org.uk/https://twitter.com/melrayment?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melanierayment/?originalSubdomain=ukWe are h...2019-10-1529 min
Bringing Design Closer with Gerry ScullionMelanie Rayment 'Using Service Design to deliver improved experiences for vulnerable children'This is HCD is brought to you by Humana Design and The Academy.ie - Design Training and Education
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In this episode we speak with Melanie Rayment, Head of Service Design for UK Charity, Barnardos. We learn about how they use Design to help improve social outcomes for some of the most vulnerable of children.
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We are hosting our first conference in D...2019-10-1530 min
The Prosecco SessionsSeason 4- Episode 5- Hangovers with Chris RaymentHello and welcome back to the podcast! So far on The Prosecco Sessions we’ve discussed many many topics and with many many bottles of fizz… but we’ve skipped over something that is sometimes inevitable and a painful process…the hangover. Join me and my husband who is my partner in crime when it comes to a hangover as we discuss the woes, the freak flukes of getting away scott free from a session and how we tackle the dreaded hangover in today’s episode. Lets crack open the soluble aspirin? I think not! Pass us the plonk!
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Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 53 - Jason KoopKia ora Whanau. This week, Eugene and Matt have the pleasure of speaking to Jason Koop, the Director of Coaching for Carmichael Training Systems. Jason is one of the premiere coaches in the ultramaraton world, and has coached many professional athletes to high levels of success within the sport. Koop’s roster has included such names as Kaci Lickteig, Dylan Bowman, Mike Foote, Timothy Olson, Jen Benna, Larisa Dannis, Dakota Jones, Missy Gosney, Alex Varner, Ford Smith...Gosh, the list goes on. Jason is known for his ability to convey quantitative data into a qualitative framework, which is especially im...2019-07-301h 28
The SOAR Experience with Laurie HawkinsHarmony in a Hurry Up World ~ Guest Sharon Campbell-RaymentThe SOAR Experience with Laurie Hawkins As a successful business owner, nurse, mother, and wife, Sharon knows firsthand what the speed of life can cost you. While racing to do more, her life changed abruptly and dramatically from a horseback riding accident when she acquired a traumatic brain injury with a resulting diagnosis of “completely disabled”. Yet Sharon held onto her faith and natural tenacity knowing that, “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” (Napoleon Hill) Now as a Professional Speaker and Spiritual Leader, her expertise is in transforming Chaos to Harmon...2019-05-1300 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 7- Things to Get In The BinWelcome back to The Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
This week we are discussing things that should get in the bin! We've each chosen two things we'd like to bin and why and each give our verdict on whether we agree or disagree.
The topics are:
- Playing music out loud of public transport
- The word "Moist"
- Mood Hoovers
- Body Shaming magazines
2019-02-1646 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 6- DrinkingWelcome back to the podcast, this week Kat sends her apologies, so Pippa and Laura have a guest joining us- Blogger Kelly from www.kellyannerist.com, who you can say hello to on Twitter at @kellyannerist !
Today we thought we’d delve into the topic of drinking. Let’s be honest, we’ve probably all got our share of funny and not so funny experiences with alcohol, so today we're chatting about own personal stories.
As a disclaimer, we are neither encouraging or condoning excessive alcohol consumption and before...2019-02-1647 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 5- Fizzical TherapyWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
We’ve decided that this episode will be a roundup of all our current favourites that we want to recommend, whether that’s a must see Netflix show, a helpful app or a binge worthy book. We’re calling it ‘Fizzical Therapy’!
For July we cover:
• Our favourite apps to help us sleep better
• Bingeworthy books
• Educational podcasts
• Things that have cheered...2019-02-1627 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 4- Sexual Health #NotOneSizeFitsAllWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
In this episode we're talking about all things sexual health. After doing a twitter poll, this topic came out on top! We aren't professionals, but we've all had experiences with our own sexual health so we felt that it was a really important subject to cover. We hope you find this informative, but also enjoy us rambling about our thoughts on screening, contraception, and the crazy myths floating about.
2019-02-1628 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 3- Is Social Media Ruining Our Lives?Welcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
In this episode we're discussing the negatives of social media- how it can effect your self esteem, sleep and interaction with those around you.
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http://www.theweek.co.uk/checked-out/90557/is-social-media-bad-for-your-mental-health2019-02-1537 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 2- ExerciseWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two! This weeks episode is being guest hosted by Laura and Pippa.
Today we’re talking about something some people love and some people hate, but we all probably should be doing a bit more of according to statistics: Exercise.
We delve into topics such as:
• Exercise growing up – did we love or loathe P.E.?
• Exercise in adulthood
• How much exercise do we do? Is...2019-02-1543 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 2- Episode 1- Lessons From Love IslandWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
We are back after a break and we couldn't be more excited for season 2! This week we're discussing the lessons we've learnt from Love Island this year. So much has happened in such a short amount of time, so we thought we'd discuss:
- Do we actually know what our 'type' is?
- Should you judge a book by its cover?
- Would it...2019-02-1534 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 1- Episode 10- The Pressures and Expectations of AdulthoodWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
This week we threw it out to our Twitter followers and asked:
As you navigate through the wonderful world of adulting, what expectations do YOU feel pressured by?
We delve into topics such as:
• Being single in your late twenties and beyond
• Getting engaged – do we have to?
• Whether we should all want children
• Care...2019-02-1537 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 1- Episode 9- Getting Shit DoneWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
This week we give insights into our working and home lives and how we stay productive and motivated (or at least try to) as we go about getting shit done!
We’re sharing our tips and tricks on how to deal with some of these productivity killers:
• Distractions
• Procrastination
• Lack of motivation / boredom
• An overwhelming sense of too much to do and too little time
**Please...2019-02-1541 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 1- Episode 8- PeriodsWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions, a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
This week we have an honest conversation about a topic that is still considered by many to be a social taboo even though it can impact the everyday lives of almost half of population from our teens all the way through to middle age.
That’s right – today we’re talking about Periods!
• Is there such a thing as a ‘normal’ period?
• Why...2019-02-1538 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 1- Episode 7- Instagram Vs RealityWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions- a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
This week we delve into the topic Instagram vs Reality and attempt to answer the following questions and much much more besides!
• What goes into the making of a ‘perfect’ Instagram picture?
• How much of the content on Instagram is actually real?
• What makes an image authentic?
• Does it matter if it’s instant or not anymore?
• Is it okay to edit your sho...2019-02-1542 minThe Prosecco SessionsSeason 1- Episode 6- Bank Holiday Binge FestWelcome back to the Prosecco Sessions, a weekly podcast discussing a host of topics over a glass of fizz or two!
Since this is a Bank Holiday weekend in the UK we thought we’d give you some ideas for things to watch and listen to over the long weekend.
Welcome to our Bank Holiday Binge Fest, rounding up all the great TV series, podcasts, Youtube channels and music that we’ve been loving lately.
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This week we discuss making new friends as adults versus making new friends when you're young. All three of us have very different friendship groups and we talk about our different experiences of making friends through the ages. We also give tips on how to make new friends and talk about whether our friendships have lasted the test of time!
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