Common Sense with Mike Omoniyi

What is Christian Zionism, and why does it matter in today’s world? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Bishop Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles’ Wings and a global leader in Christian-Jewish relations, to explore this complex and often misunderstood topic.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 100 visits to Israel, Bishop Stearns brings unmatched insight to the discussion. Together, we unpack the biblical, historical, and political dimensions of Christian Zionism, addressing questions and critiques from across the spectrum.

Whether you’re curious about the intersection of faith and politics or simply want a deeper understanding of this important topic, this episode offers a balanced and enlightening conversation you won’t want to miss.

Making Sense of UK Taxes with Benedicta Egbeme

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, we sit down with a man whose family was taken hostage by Hamas during the horrific events of October 7th, 2023.

He shares the harrowing details of that day, the uncertainty, the fear, and the unimaginable moments his loved ones endured. We explore the impact of the conflict on families like his, the broader implications of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the resilience it takes to continue in the face of such trauma.

This is a story of survival, courage, and the human spirit in the midst of crisis.

In this Episode, M.T. answers questions from our community on the crisis currently engulfing the Middle East.

Many of us don't know what to think and swimming through all the media narratives can be difficult. This is a good guide for anyone trying to make sense of some of the moving parts of the conflict.

Rory Sutherland is one of the world's leading consumer behaviour experts, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author.

In this, his second appearance on Common Sense Pod, we tackle a range of issues from AI to politics to big tech.

01:11 Tik Tok Algorithms

11:01 Changes to remote working

26:36 Elon Musk and Twitter

38:44 How can we harness AI

40:55 Im 10% Ghanaian

43:50 What is Conservatism

56:32 The problem with the Intellectual left

1:19:25 The right is correct about this

1:33:32 Dominic Cummings

Do let us know what you think

Kenny Imafidon is an entrepreneur, author, and social commentator

When he was arrested for a crime he didn't commit Kenny faced a minimum of thirty years behind bars – longer than the life he had lived.

In this podcast, we talk about his transformative time in prison, and the people and conversations that took him from being on trial for murder into the company of some of the most successful people in the world.

That Peckham Boy (His new book) is a real-life manifesto calling for positive change for those on the fringes of society.

According to Oxford, trust in the news has fallen across Europe and the proportion of people who say they avoid news has increased sharply across countries. Why don't we trust the news and what can we do about it?

Jodie is the founder of the News Literacy Lab, author of “You Are What You Read: why changing your media diet can change the world” and of children’s book, “Little Ruffle and The World Beyond“.

Over the past decade, Jodie has researched the damaging impact of the negativity bias in the news on our individual and collective mental health, as well as promoting the impact of solutions-focused journalism.

01:46 Who are you

02.49: Why does everyone hate the news

07:55: I stopped watching the news at 20

13:19: What is the news

21:56: The UK media system

40:35: Is society getting worse or better

46:33: How I slowly became right wing