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Hope Church GuildfordThat You May Believe | John 13:31-14:14 | Before I Go... | Rehana Nurmahi | 27th April 2025Rehana rewinds to Maundy Thursday, reading John chapters 13 and 14, to explore this period of preparation, where we see Jesus at both his most human and most divine.
John is an incredible book, written by the disciple. It has incredible truths and statements that Jesus made about himself. It all reveals his glory and power, that you may believe and have life in his name.
John writing regarding of the purpose of this books says “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe th...2025-05-0126 min
Hope Church GuildfordFaster, Higher, Stronger | 1 Cor 9 & 10 | Running the Race Well | Rehana Nurmahi | 18th Aug 2024In this talk Rehana invites us to consider what it means to run our race well for Jesus by exploring chapters 9 and 10 in the book of 1 Corinthians.
The bible speaks a lot about how Christianity is like being an athlete. We all have our race to run and are called to fix our eyes on Jesus. So throughout the summer we'll be looking at what it means to be diligent in training, running with perseverance, enduring hardships and "forgetting what lies behind, straining forward to what lies ahead, pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call...2024-08-1935 min
Part of That World1.23: The Rescuers (1977)Grace Masih returns to the podcast to join Rehana in talking about the understated end to Disney's Silver Era, The Rescuers (1977). So gear up with your most fashionable tiny mice clothes to journey on the back of an albatross through the Devil's Bayou and back... Support the show2023-06-0945 min
Part of That World1.22: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)Head into the depths of the Hundred Acre Wood with Rehana and her friend Deborah Akinyose, as they rewatch The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). Spend time hearing about our favourite cuddly friends, including Tigger, Piglet, and of course, everyone's favourite willy, nilly, silly old bear, Pooh. They discuss Pooh's status as the original beloved himbo, why Eeyore is a mood, and Deborah shares a controversial take. Support the show2023-01-2341 min
Part of That World1.21: Robin Hood (1973)We are back!! The podcast returns and heads straight to Sherwood Forest as Rehana and her brother Shakeel dive into Robin Hood (1973). They recount their many childhood memories of the film, the story's numerous adaptations, and a Twilight reference leads to a genius fancasting. Support the show2023-01-1452 min
Hope Church Guildford25th October 2022 | Authentic Church | 2 Corinthians 6 | Rehana NurmahiWelcome to Hope Church Guildford's service on Sunday 23rd October 2022. In this talk Rehana continues our series in 2 Corinthians, by showing us out of chapter 6 how we can grow in all that it means to be an Authentic Church.
In the letter of 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the Christians in Corinth to help them focus on what’s really important as they meet and serve together as a church. Giving himself as a prime example, Paul explains how God delights to use weak and imperfect people for His work. As we look at this fascinating book this Au...2022-10-2832 min
Part of That World1.20: The Aristocats (1970)Jack Gallacher returns to the podcast to discuss one of his favourite Disney films: The Aristocats (1970). He and Rehana take a suitably long time discussing what their Disney introductory songs might look like, Thomas O'Malley the Alley Cat is referred to as sexy multiple times, and we go deep into thoughts on 'Everybody Wants to be a Cat."Support the show2022-07-2053 min
Part of That World1.19: The Jungle Book (1967)Rehana is joined by her friend Sam Kitcat (yes, that's his real name) to chat about one of Disney's most beloved Classics: The Jungle Book (1967). They meander through the jungle to discuss these iconic characters, Sam has some revelations that actually seem obvious, they mix up this and the 2003 sequel, and get distracted at every single possible moment. Support the show2022-07-1350 min
Part of That World1.18: The Sword in the Stone (1963)David Mitchell-Baker returns to discuss The Sword in the Stone (1963): Disney's take on T.H. White's take on Arthurian legend. They get controversial in their varying interpretations of a sequence involving squirrels, David offers his casting suggestions for the upcoming live-action film, and along the way they try to utilise at least some of the analytical skills learnt from their degree. Support the show2022-07-0655 min
Part of That World1.17: 101 Dalmatians (1961)We swing into the 60s with a crash course in Dalmatians 101, in the midst of discussion of 101 Dalmatians (1961). Eliana Birhah joins to offer insight into the realism of the dogs portrayed, the uniqueness of Cruella as a modern female villain, and just how catchy that one song is. As well, Rehana dives into the reasons Walt Disney didn't like this film, and all the reasons that she does. Support the show2022-06-3045 min
Part of That World1.16: Sleeping Beauty (1959)Rehana is joined by friend and filmmaker Alice Johannessen to discuss the film considered Disney's most lavish and visually opulent: Sleeping Beauty (1959). Journey with us to explore this moving tapestry, complete with arguments about useful gifts to babies, how villains have changed, and a profound chat about the inherent value of 'true love's kiss'. Support the show2022-06-1643 min
Part of That World1.15: Lady and the Tramp (1955)Rehana is joined by her friend Glodie Ntumba to discuss Disney's "happiest film", The Lady and the Tramp (1955). They cast a human reimagining, compare it to Grease, and analyse just how romantic it is. Along the way, they also state some controversial stances on Dog Instagram, and laugh a lot. Support the show2022-05-2748 min
Part of That World1.14: Peter Pan (1953)Travel to Neverland with us as Hollie Geraghty joins Rehana to discuss Peter Pan (1953). We'll go through mermaid's lagoon to discuss the many girls chasing after Peter, on to the Pirate ship to explore Hook and Smee's interesting relationship, and through Tiger Lily's camp to examine the racial elements and how they've aged. As well, we'll chat about the power of nostalgia, and the magic of Neverland.Support the show2022-05-1153 min
Part of That World1.13: Alice in Wonderland (1951)Curiouser and curiouser this podcast gets as we tumble down the rabbit hole to talk about Alice in Wonderland (1951). Daisy Malcolm joins from the other side of the world to ponder whether there's any moral to this story, to recount equally traumatic stories she was told as a child, and to try and determine how old Alice is meant to be. Support the show2022-04-2045 min
Second CutEp. 35 Mary Shelley's FrankensteinKenneth Branagh's version of Frankenstein was released in 1994 on the heels of Coppola's Dracula film. There's an attempt to stay more true to the novel, but did it succeed? How does it compare to the long legacy of Frankenstein films? Jacob, Kieran, and Sam weigh in on all this and more!The Film Magazine: Young Frankenstein (1974) Review by Christopher ConnorHow ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Redefines Romantic Cinema by Rehana NurmahiTFM RedbubbleMusic: Awakening (Instrumental) by Wataboi https://soundcloud.com/wataboiCreative Comm...2022-04-0734 min
Part of That World1.12: Cinderella (1950)Entering a new era for Disney Animation, Rehana is joined by her friend Jenny Hoppe to discuss the ever iconic Cinderella (1950). From their exploration of the story's many iterations, to an examination of Cinderella herself as a strong female character, this episode takes us on a journey through one of Disney's most earnest films to date. Support the show2022-04-0646 min
Part of That World1.11: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr Toad (1949)In the final instalment of the war-time era of Disney, Rehana and Claire Dent meet two fabulous characters, in the form of Ichabod and Mr Toad. Claire gets confused about which scary films Johnny Depp was in, we discuss the moral compass of Mr Toad, and we explore what merchandise for this film could possibly look like. Support the show2022-03-3038 min
Part of That World1.10: Melody Time (1948)The musical anthologies return, with 1948's Melody Time. Rehana is joined by Niamh Williams, who was delightfully surprised by this film: in particular, a boogie-loving bumble bee, some meditative time with trees, and her newfound favourite lil tug-boat, Lil Toot. There's plenty of giggles, and plenty of confusion, as the girls traverse through these 7 short musical films. Support the show2022-03-2537 min
Part of That World1.9: Fun and Fancy Free (1947)Rehana is joined by her housemate Susannah Slack to chat all things Fun and Fancy Free (1947), including the mental instability of Donald Duck, the Slapping Song, creepy parties for Hollywood child stars, and what the term 'fun and fancy free' might actually mean. Support the show2022-03-0940 min