We are back with our Gospel of John series, His finest hour. Pastor Ben teaches from John 14:12-23. Jesus talks to the disciples about them doing a greater work beyond Jesus' ministry here on earth. He promises them empowerment and authority through work of the Holy Spirit. What is the greater work the Lord is trying to do in you?…

As the War of the Fifth Coalition raged on, anti-French rebels rose up in the Alps and a remarkable Royal Navy captain fought one of the era's strangest battles on the Atlantic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Everett Rummage

How did virtue and friendship shape the French Revolution and the Terror? This interview with Dr Marisa Linton examines the how the politics of virtue shaped the revolutionary era and the development of the Terror. It also explores the important dynamics of friendships and how both relationships and virtue were weaponized to political advantage. Fr…

Napoleon's focus on succession forced his divorce from his true love, Josephine. Special guest Katherine Bayford discusses Napoleon's succession plan, potential heirs, his marriage to Marie Louise of Austria, and his son (Napoleon II) and nephew (Napoleon III). X/Twitter: @kebayf, @andnapoleon Support our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon…

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What's Your Why? What guides you forward? What gets you back up again? What inspires you to create? Finding you why can often lead you back to the truth at your core. It is the most powerful question we can ask ourselves, and sometimes we don't like the answer we get. That is half the fun of realigning with our soul. Speaking today about my why and…

In 1795, the biggest slave rebellion in British history erupted on the island of Grenada. Led by Julien Fédon, it threatened to turn the Caribbean upside down... Read about Kit Candlin's research here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/kit-candlin

Ravindra Rathee's first book True To Their Salt wouldn't have come about without the extensive research he'd undertaken into the military career of his grandfather. The result is a fascinating study of the role Indian soldiers played in supporting the British, and in this discussion with Josh Provan Ravi reflects on elements of the complex dynamic …

David Hopkin of Oxford University joins us to discuss the women - real and symbolic - who fought in the Grande Armée in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Who were they? How many of them were there? And how did pull it off? Check out the Folklore Society here: https://folklore-society.com/ Read about David's research here: https://www.history.o…

We welcome our Nazarene District Superintendent, Andy Monnin, to give us an encouraging word from the Lord. Andy shares about his personal experience with answering the call the Lord had put on his life. In doing so, it required him to surrender his own plans to the Lord and step out in faith, making some hard decisions. Through various scriptures,…

Reflecting today on my own journey into self care and how I had forgetten the value of the foundations of where that all began. Speaking about the 5 people closest to us and how they reflect our inner landscape, and also taking self care in small baby steps for building that foundations within ourselves, especially in a time of grief. What's Coming…

How do you navigate your grief through special days? Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries? I offer some ways that have meant the most to me that are in my practice, and I would love to hear some of yours. I also speak today about my sister's birthday and how our grief relationship has shifted and evolved over the years. Also speaking about my Home to…

Matthew Taylor joins us for the second part of a long-anticipated and fascinating interview on the subject of his first book: The Corps of Colonial Marines, aka 'The Black Redcoats'. Matt's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Black-Redcoats-Hardback/p/49346 Check out our socials, join our mailing list or browse our shop at: https://linktr.ee/napw…

Bonaparte's decision to intervene in Switzerland in 1802 after years of unrest with the French-imposed Helvetic Republic led to a return to the kind of localist, cantonal government which the Swiss had always been more comfortable with. This bonus episode with Biancamaria Fontana of the University of Lausanne tells the story all the way up to the A…

Pirates, privateers, smugglers - whatever you call them they are fascinating! David Head joins us to talk about the early United States, the Spanish American Wars of Independence and a group of maritime brigands who took matters into their own hands... Read about David Head's research here: https://www.davidheadhistory.com/…

Pastor Dave teaches from John 14 this week. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. We can do nothing apart from Him. He has the victory over death and sin. Jesus has no greater joy than to hear that his children are walking in truth. We are encourage to live the Jesus way, modeling after Him and living out His truth. May our prayer be Psalm 86:…

Kevin Linch joins us for the fourth part of a long-anticipated and fascinating series on all things British Army. Check out Kevin's book, the inspiration for this series here: Pen and Sword Books: The British Army, 1783–1815 - Hardback Kevin's other work includes: Britain and Wellington's Army: Recruitment, Society and Tradition, 1807-15 | Springer…

The revolution devours its children! From princes to mayors, politicians to priests, explore the ultimate fate of yesterday's heroes! This main episode unpacks the rise and demise of the Duke of Orléans (Philippe Égalité) and Madame Roland. Two controversial figures who were once proud Jacobins, the revolution had turned on its biggest supporters. …

Let's talk about alternative ways of self care and why it is important. Let's talk about being powerful and what that actually means. Let's talk about asking for what we need and want as the ultimate act of being powerful and taking self care. Plus you may learn some new tools to add to your toolbox ;) Write in and tell us your favorite self care p…

This episode begins with me sharing my feelings I had during my first Wild Soul Sanctuary, like most times I speak, I receive downloads of what else is coming through. I speak on how interesting and important it is to have an energetic match in our teachers, coaches, mentors, and facilitators, of how when you feel close to someone you admire things…

Vote Now! Total war is upon us! With the French armies in retreat, the Republic had no choice but to adapt. Developing a new era of modern warfare, the French army underwent radical transformations. Episode 87 "Total War" will unpack the revolution of warfare. As such, I want your thoughts on the topics we should explore! Please vote for those you’…

Modern-day Germany was at a turning point in the Napoleonic period, with the French Revolutionary Wars prompting an enormous shake-up in which its various small-scale secular and ecclesiastical entities were gobbled up by bigger states. The change marked something of a no-going-back point for the Austrian-led Holy Roman Empire, and its historical r…

In the second instalment of the Birth of America series we welcome Peter Kastor to discuss the presidency of the most famous Founding Father... Creating a Federal Government project: https://creatingafederalgovernment.wustl.edu/ Peter Kastor's profile: https://history.wustl.edu/people/peter-kastor

Marshal Lannes was one of Napoleon's best commanders and one of the best tacticians of the era. Special guest & author Graeme Callister discusses the many battlefield victories for Lannes and his importance to the French army. X/Twitter: @GraemeCallister, @andnapoleon

Religious discrimination is a problem as old as religion itself. For those living in Britain in the early 19th Century a long shadow of religious turmoil lay thick over society. Memories of papist plots, civil wars and the religious roller coaster of succesive Tudor monarchies may have been more than a century in the past but they had dominated the…

Pastor Ben continues to teach from John chapter 13. We look at Judas' betrayal and see how Jesus can empathize with us first hand on the hurt that comes when a friend betrays us. But yet, Jesus still commands his disciples to love one another as I have loved you. By this "agape love" will the world know that we are His disciples. Even through disag…

Brendan Tam joins us to talk about friendship in politics, why party political alliances are much murkier than we tend to think, and how patronage could become an instrument of blackmail in the 18th century. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod

I have a secret… and I am speaking to all the Caregivers, leaders, teachers, and facilitators out there. I used to be needing to control everything. I used to host things so that I myself didn’t have to be vulnerable. I used to judge others thinking I could do it better. All that shifted for me when I began to practice what I preach. To show up in …

This is a podcast about me having my best day, and I offer tips on how to have your best day ever. It may not be what you think. Bring your journals for this one as we delve into some exercises to make you contemplate and shed some light on things. If you are craving going deeper into the work of living your best life after loss, check out one of m…

Andrew Dorman and Zack have a 'ding dong' about whether civilian courts were more or less lenient than military ones, and why the Irish Military Establishment really wasn't as rubbish as people claim. We also discuss wardrobe malfunctions and Zack whines about the cold for the umpteen-thousandth time. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/t…

1802. October, November, December… Three months in which the full brutality of the French approach on Haiti becomes abundantly clear… Potential threats to British control of India are worrying Richard Wellesley… And in the wastes of Afghanistan a weakened empire is creating an opportunity for Richard Wellesley to exploit. This is episode 44 of the …

Seth Le Jacq joins us to discuss his research in how the Royal Navy prosecuted homosexuality during the 18th century, in an interview that set fire to the question list and was run entirely off the cuff, in possibly the most lively and wide-ranging episode we've ever done. Find out more about Seth's work: https://www.sethlejacq.com Support us at ht…

WHEW! 200 episodes! I can't believe it. So this isn't going to be my major celebration of 200 episodes because as I type this I realize that I wanted to do this in a different way. I will probably record an episode of my favorite moments from Marta on the Move. For my 100th episode I invented an entire game show and invited 300 people to be a part …

Dr Clementine Garcenot, Severine Angers and Ella Harford take time out of the British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Conference to talk about their research into women in the French Revolution, mourning in the Napoleonic Wars, and women's sexual deviancy in the 18th century.

Pastor Dave teaches from John 13, where Jesus washes the disciples feet. There is so much to unpack by this humble act. Listen in and allow the Holy Spirit to impact your heart today as we hear God's truth for our lives.Από τον Napoleon Church of the Nazarene

Why do the Hessians get all the blame for pretty much every war crime committed during the American War of Independence? Professor Friedericke Baer joins us to talk about her book on the Hessians, who they were, where they came from, and why the often-repeated claims about them simply don't stack up with the reality. Buy Friedericke's book at: http…

Marshal Marmont made regrettable mistakes during the 1812 Battle of Salamanca and his army was defeated. But his biggest mistakes were yet to come. Special guest & podcaster David Montgomery walks us through the checkered career of the Duke of Ragusa. X/Twitter: @TheSiecle, @andnapoleon

Austria, 1809: Napoleon was stunned after the first defeat of his career at Aspern-Essling and the death of his best friend and closest confidant, Marshal Lannes. But all across the continent, the war raged on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Everett Rummage

Amy Wilson joins us for a vox-pop on her work looking at women and maternity in the 18th Century, with a particular focus on why Queen Charlotte was never painted as being pregnant, despite spending a total of 16 years of her life pregnant. Find out more about Amy's work at https://amywilsonstorey.com…

Death to all traitors! This episode explores the controversial trial of the Girondins in October 1793. With limited evidence and endless accusations, leading Girondin deputies were guillotined en-masse. Was it justice or a tragedy? Episode Extra 1.83.1 The Fate of the Fugitives With the number of proscribed deputies multiplying over several months,…

Thomas Whitfield from the Georgian Group explains about the organisation's important work, how they negotiate with property owners to protect the heritage of crucial Georgian buildings, and the range of events that are open to its members. Support the Georgian Group and find out more at https://georgiangroup.org.uk…

1812 was a transformative year in the Napoleonic Wars. Whilst Napoleon lauched his disastrous invasion of Russia, at the other end of the European continent his 'Spanish Ulcer' which was the Peninsular War began to bleed. As the Allies won key victories at Ciudad Rodrigo in January, Badajoz in April and Salamanca in July it opened up an opportunity…

Professor Noelle Gallagher joins us for a Vox-pop from the British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Conference. Noelle schools Zack on why gout is NOT an 18th Century disease, how society viewed gout, and why it could impact on whether man was considered as 'manly'.

Tell me a story... about something you once loved, lost, and then found again but that still actually aligned with who you are now. I speak today about being an old love of bartending and my love of bars as being places to meet and share our lives... a space to connect. I share about how I love that bars all around the world are adopting mindful dr…

Hi all! Back on the mic to share a small win from my week last week. The finishing of a journal. That seems so small, but I can tell you it is so big. This leads me to discuss finding our internal strength in these times of unrest. That we are the keepers of our lights and the havens in which to come home to. Hope you enjoy. Happy 2025 and look for…

Another one of Wellington's masterful victories, the Battle of Vitoria forever ended the reign of Napoleon's empire in Spain. Special guest & author Josh Provan walks us through the background, battle, and aftermath of Vitoria. X/Twitter: @landofhistory, @andnapoleon

We return with our series through the Gospel of John, picking up in chapter 12. Pastor Ben shares a brief description of where we have been so far through the book of John, coming to a turning point in chapter 12 where Jesus sheds light on His mission to the cross. He speaks about the importance of "losing your life" in order to bear fruit. To not …

Dr Tom Cutterham joins us for the first episode of the Birth of America series, which will address US history from independence in 1783 up to 1825. Today, we discuss the Confederation period, in which America had 99 problems but a President wasn't one... Read about Tom's research here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/history/cutterham-t…