Escapism. / The Thrill Is Gone.

Escapism.

Escapism. (Sped Up)

Every year, Christmas is the greatest celebration around the globe. No other event makes us get together as families and friends like Christmas. And yet, Christmas is also the worst time of the year for millions of lonely, hurting people. Commandeered by businesses and restaurants, Christmas celebrations often obscure Christ, whose birth is the original and best reason to celebrate Christmas. Find out why the birth of Christ deserves to be celebrated with all your heart.

Programme presented and produced by Gabriel Porras at gabrielvoice.com and musmullosradiantes.com

Text: Nicky Gumbel
Nicky Gumbel is the creator of the Alpha Course, which is a beautiful and warm introduction to Christianity. Over 26 million people have taken the Alpha Course in over 100 countries. Nicky graduated in Law at Cambridge and in Theology at Oxford. He worked as a barrister before becoming a writer and preacher. 
Join an Alpha Course near you here: https://alpha.org.uk/try
You can also do it online.

Cover created by Ricardo Gil, ricardo@scrav.com with AI at www.bing.com by Microsoft

Music: 
"Handpanophone" by David Charrier is from his album Ephemeral on artlist.io.
Sound effect: 
Clean high bell ring, license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://orangefreesounds.com/

Handpanophone

Why celebrate Christmas?, by Nicky Gumbel

COP28 in Dubai is over and Mark and Simon are back in the studio to debrief. What on earth happened and is it good enough? They discuss the loss and damage fund, the challenges with the COP process and ultimately whether the outcome is enough. Joining them live from COP are Dr Guy Jackson (University of Northumbria), Nada Berrada (Education Development Centre), Mary McHarg (UCL Union Affairs Officer) and Kerrlene Wills (United Nations Foundation). 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast

UCL Generation One Podcast S04 E02

Season 4 - COP28: What on Earth Happened?

An audio track retelling the story of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' by Clement C. Moore

As first delivered at a celebration of Christmas carols, songs, stories and poems at St. John's Church, Banbury - December 2023

The Night Before Christmas - Clement C. Moore

Roots Groundation Show 12-24-2023

Excerpt to the essential study guide to the 'Life in the UK Test' for all who want to seek British citizenship - spoken slightly slower to accommodate those whose first language is not English.

Learn of the values, traditions of the UK and your rights and responsibilities as a British citizen.

More details - http://bit.ly/lifeuktest

The Complete Study Guide

Life In The UK Test : Study Guide - The Values and Principles of the UK

Birds in a tree 40ft away. Recorded with HMN Sound MicroLav mounted at focal point of 50cm parabolic reflector. No EQ or processing has been used. For more information visit:-  https://martinmitchellsmicrophones.wordpress.com/2018/05/28/the-parabolic-microphone/

Parabolic Microphone (50cm dish with HMN Sound MicroLav) Various Birds.

All Of My Love

Hopelessly Devoted to You - Olivia  Newton-John cover

A light brown voice, displaying sincerity, trust, and gravitas. Promoting information with an upbeat and yet sympathetic manner, enabling the listener to appreciate the message. 
Audible narrator, commercial voice actor, narrator of documentary videos, scriptwriter, English language specialist

Audible narrator, Instagram contributor. Some experience with children's books delivering a warm, whimsical style.

An inviting British male voice. Mellow, relaxing and educated.

Life In The UK Test : Study Guide - The Values and Principles of the UK

Laurence Todd