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St Martin’s Challenge

St Martin’s Challenge

By Lewis Owens

A podcast where we give a platform to the most vulnerable in society. Hosted by Dr Lewis Owens
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St Martin’s Challenge Jan 04, 2021

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Hanna Liubakova and Dzianis Kuchynski on Belarus and the Lukashenko regime

Hanna Liubakova and Dzianis Kuchynski on Belarus and the Lukashenko regime

Journalist Hanna Liubakova and Dzianis Kuchynski, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer in the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, join me to talk about the current tensions in Belarus and hopes for the future
Apr 23, 202123:40
His Excellency Ambassador Rami Mortada on the Beirut blast, Lebanon, and Hezbollah

His Excellency Ambassador Rami Mortada on the Beirut blast, Lebanon, and Hezbollah

Rami Mortada, Ambassador of Lebanon to the UK, joins me to talk about rebuilding after the Beirut blast, the current situation in Lebanon, and the role of Hezbollah.
Apr 22, 202128:43
Wendy Tobin on her amazing daughter Samira, who has Down Syndrome

Wendy Tobin on her amazing daughter Samira, who has Down Syndrome

Wendy joins us to talk about her daughter Samira, art, and advocating for people with disabilities. Shout outs to Cardinal Cushing Centres, Gigi’s Playhouse, and Doctors Without Borders.
Mar 25, 202124:43
Dean O’Brien on photography, journalism and the war in Eastern Ukraine

Dean O’Brien on photography, journalism and the war in Eastern Ukraine

Dean joins us to talk about his work in the Donbass region of Eastern Ukraine, which has been hit by war for the last 7 years.
Mar 20, 202124:39
Jonathan Aitken on Pentonville, COVID, and prison chaplaincy.

Jonathan Aitken on Pentonville, COVID, and prison chaplaincy.

Jonathan joins us to talk about his work as a chaplain in HMP Pentonville amid the COVID pandemic. Shout outs to Tempus Novo and Prison Fellowship of England and Wales.
Mar 12, 202125:29
Charlotte Kneer on domestic violence

Charlotte Kneer on domestic violence

Charlotte joins us to talk about domestic violence and her refuges for women and children. Shout outs to Victoria Derbyshire, Women’s Aid, Stripey Stork, Laura Richards, and Surviving Economic Abuse.
Mar 08, 202130:04
Vladimir Ashurkov on Navalny and Russia

Vladimir Ashurkov on Navalny and Russia

Vladimir joins us to talk about Alexei Navalny, corruption in Russia, and his hopes for the future.
Mar 05, 202120:22
Jenny Carrieri on the murder of her twin sister Jody.

Jenny Carrieri on the murder of her twin sister Jody.

Jenny joins us to talk about her quest for justice for her twin sister Jody, murdered in Baltimore 25 years ago today. Shout outs to Crime Junkie Podcast, Kendall Rae, Kate Snow, Lester Holt, and The Humane Society.
Mar 02, 202124:26
Gurpreet Johal on the incarceration of his brother Jagtar.

Gurpreet Johal on the incarceration of his brother Jagtar.

Gurpreet joins us to talk about the incarceration in India of his brother Jagtar. Charity shout outs to Redress, Reprieve, and Khalsa Aid
Feb 25, 202122:30
Sir Simon Baron-Cohen and Caro Tasker on neurodiversity

Sir Simon Baron-Cohen and Caro Tasker on neurodiversity

Simon and Caro join us to talk about neurodiversity and the challenges facing neurodiverse people. Charity shout outs to PDA Society, National Autistic Society, Red Balloon and Blue Smile.
Feb 18, 202129:29
Kelly Phelps on Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp

Kelly Phelps on Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp

Kelly joins us to mark the 8 year anniversary of the death of Reeva Steenkamp by talking about the case, domestic violence, and gun laws in South Africa. Charity shout out to Masks for Medics.
Feb 14, 202131:51
Philip Selway of Radiohead on the Samaritans

Philip Selway of Radiohead on the Samaritans

Philip joins us to talk about his work with The Samaritans and the vital work they do.
Feb 12, 202123:11
Karine Omry and Jessica Hawkey on the death penalty in the US

Karine Omry and Jessica Hawkey on the death penalty in the US

Karine and Jessica join us to talk about their campaign to abolish the death penalty. Shout outs to Death Penalty Information Centre, and Walk In Those Shoes.
Feb 11, 202129:44
Richard Ratcliffe and Ana Diamond on Nazanin and Iran

Richard Ratcliffe and Ana Diamond on Nazanin and Iran

Richard and Ana join us to talk about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Iran. Charity shout outs to Redress, Hostage International and Freedom from Torture.
Feb 02, 202131:27
Tatiana Seryan from Extinction Rebellion

Tatiana Seryan from Extinction Rebellion

Tatiana joins us to discuss the role and views of Extinction Rebellion. Part 1. Charity shout out to Rainforest Action Network.
Jan 28, 202123:51
Diane Foley on the James Foley Foundation

Diane Foley on the James Foley Foundation

Diane joins me to talk about the James W Foley Legacy Foundation. Charity shout outs to Medchild, and the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Jan 21, 202119:20
Chris Kirkland on football and mental health

Chris Kirkland on football and mental health

Chris joins me to talk briefly about his career, Gerard Houllier, and mental health. Charity shout outs to Walking is Brilliant, Yapa App, Parkland Place, and the LFC Foundation.
Jan 13, 202114:08
Gyles Brandreth on the secrets of happiness

Gyles Brandreth on the secrets of happiness

Gyles joins me to talk about happiness, podcasting with Susie Dent, and toast. Charity shout outs to The Longford Trust and Waterloo Uncovered.
Jan 12, 202122:11
Emma Johnson on music, mental health and running

Emma Johnson on music, mental health and running

Emma joins me to talk about young musicians, music during lockdown, and running with Shostakovich. Charity shout out to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK.
Jan 11, 202117:13
Tony Warne on the NHS, mental health and chickens

Tony Warne on the NHS, mental health and chickens

Tony joins me to talk about the NHS, early mornings, and chickens. Charity shout out to Hen Power Project.
Jan 08, 202116:14
Colin Stone on music and the brain

Colin Stone on music and the brain

Colin joins me to talk about the brain, silence, and Tony Blair. Charity shout out to the National Brain Appeal.
Jan 07, 202120:39
Terry Waite on being a hostage and dealing with solitude

Terry Waite on being a hostage and dealing with solitude

Terry joins me to talk about solitude, poetry and music. Charity shout outs to Hostage International and EmmausUK
Jan 06, 202116:51
Ian Ridley on grief and cricket

Ian Ridley on grief and cricket

Ian joins me to talk about his book ‘The Breath of Sadness: On Love, Grief and Cricket.’ Charity shout outs to Sporting Chance and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Jan 05, 202117:44
Rosie Millard on Children in Need and the arts

Rosie Millard on Children in Need and the arts

Rosie joins me to talk about BBC Children in Need, the arts, and running crazy marathons. Charity shout outs to Children in Need, National Brain Appeal and Girlguiding/Brownies
Jan 04, 202118:07
Jesse Zook Mann on mental health

Jesse Zook Mann on mental health

Jesse talks about his own journey with mental health and his Mental Health Media project. Charity shout outs to International Bipolar Foundation and the David Lynch Foundation.
Jan 04, 202119:00
Johnny Hunt on mental health

Johnny Hunt on mental health

Johnny Hunt talks about his own mental health challenges and how he is helping others. Johnny gives charity shout outs to See Change Ireland, Walk and Talk Men’s Mental Health, and MIND.
Jan 03, 202116:14