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The Narrow Gate PodcastRelationship Advice for Christian Men: Meeting the Right Woman, How to Prepare for Marriage and How Best to Navigate the Whole Journey“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”— Romans 12:10Image by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2025-05-0419 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Mystery of ChristFor this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that throug...2025-05-0216 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWhy Does Forgiveness Take So Long?Forgiveness is a process, so go easy on yourself. Take time to reflect on all your relationships and ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas that have not yet been healed.Below are articles I have written on the topic of forgiveness…Why We Need to Forgive Others: How to Let Go and Find Peace Again—Forgiveness is for you, not themForgiveness Will Set You Free from Anger, Bitterness, Malice, Hostility, Rage, and a Bad Attitude—Breaking out of bondage by the spirit of GodF...2025-04-1017 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWhy Closed Doors Are Often A BlessingBelow is a poem I wrote when I was living in Portugal…Image by Masaaki Komori on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2025-03-1913 min
Camán Caint Camogie PodcastCamán Caint S08E02: We look back at Kilkennys opening game of the Very Camogie League and also look back on All-Ireland success for two Kilkenny SchoolsÁine is back in studio again this week with Martin and Lillian.We take a look back at All-Ireland Post Primary success by Loreto claiming their 3rd title in a row in the Senior A final - Cian Kenny is part of the management team and he discussed his transition from player to coach. We hear from Orla Walsh from Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown who won the Senior B final and she will give her take on now taking part in the A competition in 2025.They review Kilkenny's first Very Camogie League game against Galway at...2025-02-251h 26
The Narrow Gate PodcastThere is No Lack With God: The Longing You Feel in Your Heart Will Be Fulfilled“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it..”—Psalm 24:1There is no shortage in the kingdom of God.Before we can have any need met in the physical realm, we first have to believe we have it already. This may sound odd, but it is how it works in the spiritual realm. To have an abundant life, we first have to understand how it works. Ultimately Fullness Is Found In HimAll the things we think we...2025-02-2120 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastDo Not Return Evil for Evil“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For,“Whoever would love life and see good daysmust keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to t...2025-01-1408 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastDiscerning The Will of God…. the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.”— Romans 8: 26 - 27 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-12-3115 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastBe Imitators of God and Live a Life of Love1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—su...2024-11-1724 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastLiving As Children of Light17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Chris...2024-11-1435 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastPsalm 49Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world,2 both low and high, rich and poor alike:3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.4 I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle:5 Why should I fear when evil days come, when wicked deceivers surround me—6 those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches?7 No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them—8 the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever...2024-11-1224 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastCompleting the Process of ForgivenessOur Father - The Lord’s Prayer“Our Father who art in heaven,Hallowed be thy name.10 Thy kingdom come.Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread.12 And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”Amen.— Matthew 6:9-132024-10-0722 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWalking Through Forgiveness“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”Hebrews 12:15Image by Zeor Take on Unsplash“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Proverbs 4:23 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-10-0532 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastAlive In ChristEphesians 2:1-10:“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is ri...2024-08-0211 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastLet's Speak As True BelieversEphesians 1Image by Ben White on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-08-0210 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastIf You Forgive Those Who Sin Against You, Your Heavenly Father Will Also Forgive You“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and be holy; without holiness, no-one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”— Hebrews 12:14-15Confess your sin:“If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just and will forgive us of our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”— 1 John 1:9“For if you forgive other people when they sin again...2024-08-0130 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Testing of Our Faith Produces Patience, Endurance, and LoveHis bitterness made me sweeter.God is amazing! “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wan...2024-07-0924 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastUnfinished Business Needs to Be FinishedEpisode # 43Image by Chinmay Singh on Pexels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-07-0836 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWhy We Must Have Patience in Every Area of Our LifeSlow down, maybe the Spirit is trying to show you something.Image by Duane Mendes on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-07-0636 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastIf You Think You Love The Narcissist, What You Really Love is The Fake Persona They Have Presented to YouIt’s an illusion. There is no love there. There is no truth in what they say or do.The reason you feel confused and frustrated is because there is no love in the relationship. It’s all an act. Behind the mask is nothing but anger, jealousy, and rage. Episode # 41Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com2024-05-2728 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastNot Everyone Will Enter The Kingdom of God, So You Must be Wise or You Will be Tricked by EvildoersHello and welcome to episode #40 of The Narrow Gate podcast!This podcast is a continuation of the last few podcasts I did on Narcissism.Narcissism was a topic I avoided for a long time as I know the church avoids it and Christians don’t know what to think about it..So I studied it without writing about it.. until now.I prayed about it and felt led to share my experience and knowledge on the subject.If you examine the traits of a narcissist, you can see clearly th...2024-04-1935 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastLife After Narcissistic Abuse & The 5 Character Traits to Watch Out For So You Don't Fall Prey to Their Tricks Again“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”—John 10:10Welcome to episode # 39 of The Narrow Gate Podcast!Jesus is The Good Shepherd. He cares for us (His sheep).“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”—John 10:14-15In the last few episodes, I talked about N...2024-04-0746 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastOur Redeemer Lives: A Reflection on My Healing JourneyHappy Easter, brothers and sisters! Isn’t the resurrection the most hope-filled story ever?Without Christ, my life would have no meaning or purpose.Welcome to episode # 38 of The Narrow Gate Podcast!These are dark days my friends. Without Jesus, we have nothing and we are nothing. I didn’t get to this understanding overnight. Sadly, I had to suffer a lot before I knew that there was no one I could trust apart from Jesus. I have shared a little about a pain...2024-03-3136 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastNarcissists Are Deeply Envious of You Because of Your Unique God-Given Qualities: Here are 17 Things To Help You Understand What's Going On In These Confusing RelationshipsIt is time Christians started to pay attention and weed out the narcissists in their lives. I don’t feel I need to go into a deep study of narcissism as it is so widely spoken about today.But, briefly, I want to point out that there is only one form of narcissism that has been recognized as a mental disorder by the DSM5, and that is Narcissistic Personality Disorder.All the other forms of narcissism are simply people who are making a personal choice of how they are going to behave—good or b...2024-03-2148 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastNarcissists Are Extremely Aggressive and Want You Dead, But, Of Course, They Must Hide That From YouGreetings from the Emerald Isle!Welcome to Episode # 36 of The Narrow Gate Podcast.Scriptures mentioned in the podcast“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”—1 Peter 5:8“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why t...2024-03-1841 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastFlattery and Love-Bombing: Manipulative Tactics Used by Narcissists & What The Bible Says About Guarding Against ThemI got most of the Biblical wisdom in this article on flattery and love bombing from Christianity Now’s newsletter and podcast on Substack. You can listen to their podcast at the end of this newsletter.Christianity Now is a media brand focusing on timely content from the timelessness of God's Word.Many years ago when I was in my 20s, I was in a place of transition. One chapter of my life had ended and I was starting a new one. I had just moved back to Ireland after having lived away fo...2024-03-0141 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWhy Is Dying to Self So Unappealing to Many Christians? Episode # 34Hi everyone,I hope you are well. How do you feel about dying to self? It’s not an easy topic, but I like it. It feels like a challenge and I love a challenge. Below are the scriptures mentioned in the podcast.“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”Matthew 16:25Other Scriptures:“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies...2024-02-0934 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow Christians Can Use Ho'oponopono to Transmute Negative Energy into Love & LightHo’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.The word pono means righteousness - in perfect order.The word has strong cultural and spiritual connotations of a state of harmony or balance.Hooponopono translates as “Correction”— to put right/to make right or good.This is a powerful healing process.Below is the prayer:I love youPlease forgive meI’m sorryThank youThank you for listening!Órla...2024-01-2221 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow Ho'oponopono, an Ancient Hawaiian Problem Solving Process Helped Me To Identify and Erase a Painful Memory Restoring Balance and Harmony to My LifeHo’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.The word pono means righteousness - in perfect order.The word has strong cultural and spiritual connotations of a state of harmony or balance. Hooponopono translates as “Correction”— to put right/to make right or good.This is a powerful healing process.I’m sorryPlease forgive meI love youThank youYou can say this prayer, I love you, please forgive me, I’m sorry, thank you or you c...2024-01-211h 20
The Narrow Gate PodcastHere's Why Giving An Ultimatum Is Not a Good Idea if You Want to Get Your Partner to Marry You and Build a Loving RelationshipHi everyone!I want to share this message with all my subscribers because Christmas can be an emotional time, especially for men and women who have been dating for a while and the future looks uncertain.You might feel pressured to move the relationship along, but be careful because if it is not done correctly, it could end in tears. I’m sharing my experience with you because it’s very sad when relationships end this way. Two people who love each other break up because of poor communication.I ha...2023-12-2329 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastA Vietnamese Ex Atheist From Hanoi Shares The Story of Her Conversion to The Christian FaithDear readers, writers, and listeners!Welcome to episode thirty of The Narrow Gate Podcast. I’m excited to introduce you to the lovely, Linh.Linh is 24 years of age.She is from Hanoi.She lived in Canada for three years during Covid. During that time, she experienced severe depression that led her to seek the truth.She’s a bright young woman looking to find her purpose in life.I’m amazed how much she knows and understands about the Bible. Listen...2023-12-081h 04
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow I Overcame Worldly Desires and How I Stay Away from Them TodayPrayer is the answer.I took my sin to the cross and every time I struggled with temptation I prayed for help.The Holy Spirit who lives in me gave me the ability to resist temptation in my life.And that is how I do it today only I tend not to be tempted, but we can never be too careful, so we I stay in constant prayer.Communion with God is the answer to living a holy life.Practical tipsWhat are some of the things...2023-11-2626 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastCodependency, The Silent Killer: Are You Codependent, or Do You Even Know What That Means?In this podcast, I want to explain what codependency is as the name is confusing. It doesn’t make sense which is preventing people from getting healed. I share my own story as I had these traits, but as with all disorders, there are varying levels. I had it bad enough to cause me a lot of pain and confusion, but I did not stay in any relationship with a narcissistic man for long. But, still, I felt the hurt, particularly in one relationship where I couldn’t understand why this guy was so difficult to g...2023-11-2157 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastI Don't Struggle With Sin, It's Not Even Something I Think About All that Much“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”- Galatians 5:1Dear brothers and sisters,Are you struggling with sin?Why?What is this behaviour that you are calling sin?Is it even sin?The first thing to address before I go on further is what it means to sin.I am surprised by the amount of Christian writers who talk about thei...2023-11-0644 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Narrow Gate Newsletter Has Gone Paid, But There Will Still be Some Content for Our Free SubscribersNews for The Narrow Gate readers and followers!Things are changing here as do all things in life.I have set the foundation of this newsletter and feel ready to get into the deeper stuff. For a long time, I have wanted to start walking with people who are committed to the Christian journey. Those who want to grow and know more about the Kingdom of God and where we fit in.I couldn’t do that without first building an archive of content that I could direct you to should yo...2023-10-2417 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastIdentify The People in Your Life Who are Currently Causing You StressHi guys!It is self-aware people who want to change. So the first step we must take if we are going to heal, grow, and transform is to make space to do the work.Making SpaceI mean long term, not just an hour here and there. If you’ve been a Christian for a few years and have studied some form of self-development and read your Bible, you may have discerned that to change, we have to do the work.One of those changes is to find space where you ha...2023-09-2716 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 24: Staying on the Path to Healing and TransformationGreetings my dear friends!It’s been a while. I’m sorry about that. I hope you were not anxiously waiting for # Step 3 in my series on healing, growth and transformation. I had a lot going on which I have mentioned in the podcast. This is the third and final step. But even though it’s only three steps, unfortunately spiritual transformation it is not as easy as one, two, three.Healing takes time, but don’t lose hope, you will see positive results if you do not give up. There are levels of heali...2023-08-2033 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastKameron Shadrick, A Christian Woman Doing Extraordinary Things to Advance The Kingdom of God“When I was a child, I said I wanted to be a mix of Indiana Jones and Mother Teresa.”Kameron ShadrickIt looks like Kameron’s childhood dream came true. Kameron has a heart like Mother Teresa, a sense of adventure, and the ability to take action, like Indiana Jones. In the interview, she explains her journey from seeker to Jesus lover. Welcome to episode twenty-three of the narrow gate podcast!I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Kameron’s story. She’s an inspirational lady!Kameron...2023-06-071h 02
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 22: How To Stop Getting Drawn into Painful Drama and Find Peace of Mind at Last!In the last two episodes, we looked at our emotional baggage and how to create healthier relationships and find inner peace and joy in our life.Episode # 21In Step 1 we identified the problem areas in your life:* Physical - health* Emotional - relationships* Your work - work/mission/life purposeAnd your overall satisfaction in life. Do you feel fulfilled in your life?Opening up to your relationship with God. The importance of prayer is healing.Episode # 202023-05-0628 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastAre You Ready to Create Healthier Relationships & Find Inner Peace and Joy in Your Life?Our first inclination is to do more when our relationships are not working. Most of us blame ourselves and so go about trying to fix them.“I’m not doing enough. If I did more, they would love me more.” And the cycle goes on.But, this is not the right way to heal your relationship problems. It has to start with you and GodIn this podcast, I will start you on your healing journey.I am sharing what has worked for me and what I...2023-04-2132 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastAre You Sick and Tired of Going Around in Circles and Never Actually Breaking Free from Your Emotional Baggage?Who wants stress? Not me.There is healthy stress. You know the one that gets you out of bed in the morning, motivates you to pay your bills, and meet work deadlines.Well, I’m not talking about that kind of stress.I’m talking about the other kind that leaves you feeling irritable and dissatisfied with life. Who wants that? No normal human being wants to live like that.So in this episode, I show you how to get rid of that kind of emotional stress once...2023-04-1554 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 19: How to Heal Your BodyPraise for the Lord’s MerciesA Psalm of DavidBless the Lord, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name!2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget not all His benefits:3 Who forgives all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases,4 Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things,So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.The Lord executes righteousnessAnd justice for all who are oppressed.7 He made known His ways...2023-03-2238 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow to Be Filled with The Holy Spirit & Empowered to Live Out Your God-Given CallingJohn the Baptist prepares the way“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole...2023-03-1338 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastLearn How to Be Your True Self and Discover The Will of God for Your Life: Episode # 17A Living Sacrifice“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”—Romans 12:1-2Reclaiming My Life—and finding freedomHow to Uncover Your Life Purpos...2023-02-0832 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastIs the "Inner Child" Concept Relevant in Christian Healing & If So, How Can we Use It?God is our healer “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”—Exodus 15:26God is our protectorIf you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling,no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.For he will command his...2023-02-0443 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 15: It's Time for Christians to Get Serious About Healing, Growth, and TransformationWhen I talk to Christians about healing, they seem unclear about what it means. They know Jesus healed people in the Bible, but they are not so good at describing their own healing.In this episode, I speak about how God has healed me and how I want to share that with others. But, keep an open mind if you are listening to this and think, I don’t need this, but maybe I’ll listen for someone else. The majority of people who need mental, emotional, and spiritual heal...2023-01-2229 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 14: What's God's Will for Your Life in 2023?“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”—Matthew 6:33“Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.”—James 1:8“Then the LORD said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.”—Habakkuk 2:2Thank you for listening!I hope you enjoy the rest of the Christmas season & may you move confidently into God’s will for your life in...2022-12-2637 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 13: What The Apostle Paul's Conversion Teaches Us About Our Salvation“For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But, by the grace of God, I am what I am.”—1 Corinthians 15:9-10“As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city...2022-11-0547 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 12: Are You in Need of Healing?Scriptures mentioned in the podcast:Matthew 4:4, Jesus said:“It is written, man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes fro the mouth of God.”Romans 12:2“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Thank you for listening!Image by Alex Blajan on Unsplash This is a pu...2022-08-2341 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastEpisode # 11: Healing is a Requirement for the ChristianIs it any wonder why people accuse Christians of being self-righteous when they think being saved means instant healing?Please do not use the Christian label as a way to act superior to others. Everyone sees through it but more importantly it displeased God.Your righteousness is a gift of salvation and to think that salvation instantly heals you is to be a little naive. Yes, God is a miracle worker, but if you’ve had a lot of sin in your life, don’t think it’s going to go away immediately. Y...2022-06-1837 min
Lighting a Fire! All things Teaching and Learning with the Teaching CouncilCaroline Healy (Principal) and Orla Kenny (teacher) from Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim chat about their experience of welcoming Ukrainian children and parents to their school.Lighting a Fire! All things Teaching and Learning with The Teaching CouncilIn this episode, Phil Fox, Acting Director of The Teaching Council, is joined by Caroline Healy and Orla Kenny from Scoil Mhuire National School in Leitrim.Caroline began her teaching career at Scoil Mhuire in 1983 and is the principal at the school since 2001. Orla is a teacher in Scoil Mhuire since 1994 and the current 6th class teacher.Scoil Mhuire is a mixed primary school situated in the town of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The school has a present enrolment of 486 pupils and th...2022-05-2540 min
The Narrow Gate Podcast7 Reasons Why People Choose Not to Follow GodHello readers,I hope you are well and ready for another episode of the narrow gate. I want to get you thinking about why people choose not to follow God.Below are 2 scripture verses I mentioned in the podcast:“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.”—Galatians 5:13“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought...2022-05-1236 min
Decoding CancerDecoding Cancer Special Episode – World Ovarian Cancer DayOvarian cancer specialist and Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Prof Donal Brennan, and PhD student Romina Silva, are joined in conversation by Declan Feeney, husband of the late Orla Kenny, to discuss her important involvement as a patient in research into ovarian cancer. An artist and creative director by background, Orla was described as a ‘phenomenally courageous and resilient’ person whose contribution to vital research in the area of ovarian cancer from her diagnosis in 2016 to her passing in July 2018 will contribute towards better, more personalised treatments being made available for others in future. You...2022-05-0641 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHe is Risen and Alive: Episode # 9Hello,I hope you all had a blessed Easter and enjoyed the celebration wherever you spent it.In this episode, I am talking about the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how that is relevant to us today. Jesus said to Marta and Mary at the tomb of their brother Lazarus, “Your brother will rise again.” (John 11:23)He was going to raise Lazars from the dead. Then Marta said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”Jes...2022-04-2219 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastPodcast: Marta from Poznan, Poland Shares Her Journey of Faith and How God Changed Her Life in Lisbon, PortugalMarta is from Poznan, Poland. She is 26 years old. We met at Riverside Church in Lisbon. Below is a photo of Marta taken at the entrance of the church. Below is a photo of Marta in the park with her cat.I hope you enjoy the interview!Thank you, Marta, for sharing your beautiful stories of how God has worked in your life. It has inspired me!Scriptures Marta quoted in the interview:Psalm 133:1— “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity...2022-04-0100 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Lord says, Do Not Fear for I Will Help You“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”—Isiah 41:10There are over a hundred verses in the Bible that say fear not or do not be afraid, so why are people so fearful? It comes down to a lack of trust in God. Jesus said we would have troubles, but He also said He would be with us in them. “I have told you th...2022-03-2525 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastPodcast: Jesus said, "Come Follow Me!"People are so quick to dismiss Christianity without even knowing anything about it. It doesn’t make sense to say no to something without even asking some intelligent questions.The problem with people is that they are satisfied with so little. If they would only have a hunger for more?There are so many reasons to follow Jesus. Let’s have a look at some of them.In the most simple terms, it’s to live a good, honest life under the care and guidance of our loving Father in Heaven.I...2022-03-1430 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastJuliet from Nairobi, Kenya Shares Her Journey of Faith and Experiences as a Student in Paris and LisbonImage of Nairobi by Joecalih on UnsplashWelcome to episode five of the Narrow Gate Podcast. Today I interviewed the lovely Juliet from Nairobi, Kenya. Juliet has recently arrived in Lisbon where we met. She was in Paris for three years studying and improving her French before coming to Portugal for her internship. She is a born-again Christain sharing her story with us in this interview.Scripture verse mentioned:“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet yo...2022-03-0636 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportBumper look at 2022: Pidcock 'force to be reckoned with', G running out of time for second Tour titleBrad is joined by Orla and Matt to look ahead to the 2022 cycling season.There's optimism over what lies ahead for Tom Pidcock and Mark Cavendish this year but also concern for Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome as they enter their twilight years.The team also look at how Egan Bernal's horror crash will impact the Grand Tours and pay tribute to British track legend Jason Kenny following his retirement. Plus there is chat about gravel and debate over whether time trail bikes should be banned.Brought to you by...2022-02-2750 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHealing, Growth, and Transformation in the Christian's LifeDo you believe you can be healed? The first step is to believe you can and the next step is to do your part to bring the healing into your life. This podcast explains what is meant by healing, growth, and transformation in the Christian life. God is a healer, but we have to live according to His word to be transformed. Not everyone gets physical healing, but they can be transformed inwardly. Healing is a very personal thing. God knows our hurts better than anyone else, so it makes sense to come to Him...2022-02-2021 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastTalking to Mary Ogbuokiri about The Christian Journey of FaithHello and welcome to episode three of the narrow gate podcast!This week, I am talking with my dear friend, Mary. She has been a Christian for many years and loves to serve The Lord. We met at Riverside Church in Lisbon, Portugal.It was a pleasure to interview her. You are going to be blessed!The photo below was taken of Mary last Christmas at Riverside Church, Lisbon, Portugal.Below are the scriptures we talked about:John 3:3 - You must be born again.2 Corinthians 5:15...2022-02-1226 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastWhy You Need to Be SavedWelcome to episode two of the narrow gate podcast!This podcast will give a little more information about who I am and what it means to be saved or born again.See John 3—Jesus teaches NicodemusWhy I started this newsletter and podcastThe first reason I decided to start The Narrow Gate is that Jesus asks us to share the gospel and make disciples. He said it to His disciples shortly before ascending to heaven. It is known as the Great Commission.“Then the eleven disciples went...2022-02-0429 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Narrow Gate PodcastHi, I’m back! I have missed writing to you. I want to wish you all a very happy and blessed 2022! In my last newsletter, I said I would write an ebook, but as it turned out, I decided to start a podcast instead (the ebook will come soon :)).We have all come through a lot in the last couple of years. Let’s hope and pray this will be a great year!! I would like to welcome you to #Episode One of The Narrow Gate Podcast!I’m very e...2022-01-3115 min
SportsDazSportsDaz Football - Thursday, 8th July 2021Darren Kelly and Niamh Kindlon present a special episode of 'SportsDaz Football' where we look ahead to the start of the TG4 All-Ireland Football Championships.
Schedule:
TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Preview (8:00-46:49)
Galway vs Kerry Preview (8:00)
Cork vs Meath Preview (17:25)
Armagh vs Monaghan Preview (24:25)
Fiona Claffey - Westmeath (46:50)
Sinéad Kenny - Roscommon (55:25)
TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Preview (1:04:20)
Niamh McCarthy - Limerick (1:18:50)
Gráinne McLoughlin - Antrim (1:27:50)
TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Preview (1:34:25)
Darren and Niamh kick-off this bumper edition by looking at the Lidl Ireladn Football Teams of the League; and also chat about Cork's Or...2021-07-081h 43
Leitrim DailyFire on the Mountain - St. Hugh's National School, Dowra - Kiss My Arts - Episode 140This week for Kiss My Arts we’ve gone back to the future with the school children of St. Hugh’s National School in Dowra and their recently published history of Ballinaglera Parish ‘Fire on the Mountain’ which was recently launched by Brian Dobson.
I speak to school principal Padraig Kenny about the school’s second publication after the success of their first effort ‘Scrapbook of Regret’ featuring the regrets of 150 legends of gaelic football. This book is considerably more local and special to the children and their own family and community history came to the fore for some of them during...2019-12-0139 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 115: Sports Round UpThis weekend saw former double Olympian Colin Griffin secure a top ten finish in the National Marathon Championships as part of the Dublin City Marathon, Mohill won the Division 1 League and Glencar / Manor secured the Junior Football Championship.
Colin Griffin joins Breifne to discuss his race, how it felt to knock a few minutes of his personal best and the enjoyment he gets from being involved in the event every October. Breifne also takes a look at other Leitrim athletes who completed the event.
Clive Glancy was an impressive 2:32 finisher in 52nd place overall while Breege Connolly of Kinlough...2019-10-2925 min
LMFM Late Lunch Listen BackLate Lunch Thursday January 24th 2019Andrea Hayes has figured out life and how to live it in peace & harmony which she captures brilliantly in her new Mind, Body and Soul Journal - you'll gather why Gerry just loves her! Orla Crilly is a wonderful Foster Parent to ten children at this stage and doesn't she just fit the bill perfectly? Counsellor, Psychotherapist and our Agony Aunt Bairbre Kelly offered her professional advice on a number of sensitive scenarios. And it was more of the Moores on today's Show as Kenny Timmons from Fordstown shed more light on the Hollywoods Stars of yesteryear. Hosted on A...2019-01-241h 17
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 8, 2018As Minnie Pearl would say "Hoooowwwwdy! I jus' proud to be here!" And so is Windy City Irish Radio! Over the years, American Country Music has had a tremendous influence on the world but especially in Ireland, where country music remains immensely popular. And it's easily argued that the very roots of American country music and dance began with the Irish and Scots as they emigrated to Appalachia. Join Tim and Mike as they celebrate an evening of country music -- Irish country music, that is! Classic country songs from Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Roy Acuff, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson...2018-08-081h 02