We look at the extraordinary story of Jason Arday, who went from being unable to speak until the age of 11 and unable to read or write until 18 to becoming one of the youngest Black professors ever appointed at Cambridge — and ask what his journey tells us about education, intelligence and the limits we place on children. Today I'm also joined by Christina Tobin and Ben Peterson. Christina explains why she believes America's two-party system is fundamentally broken, what independent candidates are up against, and whether meaningful electoral reform is possible. Then Ben joins me to discuss his journey from serving in Iraq to working with active-duty military personnel, the crisis of isolation and suicide among service members, and why our growing dependence on technology and AI may be exposing a much deeper spiritual problem.

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In this Sunday Service with The Brands Laura and Russell explain their previous absence, worship to the tune of Cockney-Rock band Chas n' Dave, discuss the book of Enoch and the significance of spiritual warfare and Mary's redeeming conception in light of the fallen angel's corruption of the "daughters of men". Also Saint Philip Neary, playful saint gets a shout out as Russell describes climbing the wall into Brompton Oratory, London. Homeschool Mom's are given some book recommendations too

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Today I'm joined by John Franklin and Curtis Hill. John is a former Green Beret who was forced out of the military over the COVID vaccine mandate and is now running for Congress, challenging the Republican establishment on medical freedom, government spending and the concentration of power in Washington. Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill joins me to discuss Fauci, the lessons of the COVID era, government overreach, race and policing, his family's extraordinary experience during the civil rights movement — and his unexpected talent for Elvis Presley impressions.

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Newly released messages from Anthony Fauci are raising fresh questions about the COVID vaccines, including concerns he shared that a second dose could be associated with miscarriage during the first trimester, as the Trump administration moves to overhaul childhood vaccine recommendations. I'm joined by Dr. Robert Malone to examine what these latest revelations tell us about the pandemic response, vaccine policy, the institutions responsible for public health, and whether the reckoning over decisions made during COVID is only just beginning.

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Sean Stone returns for the concluding part of our watch-along of Secret Stone, where we pick up immediately after the mysterious technical glitches that interrupted the previous episode. As the film reaches its climax, we examine the most unsettling moments, the strange experiences reported during production, and the conversations they spark about faith, spiritual warfare, the paranormal, and whether some places hold more than memories.

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Sean Stone returns for the second part of our watch-along of 'Secret Stone', as we explore the unsettling events that unfolded during the making of the film and the questions they continue to raise. We discuss fear, faith, spiritual warfare, the unseen forces that may shape our lives, and where the line lies between psychological experience and genuine encounters with the paranormal.

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Sean Stone joins me for a watch-along of his film Secret Stone, which documents a series of unsettling experiences that began while exploring abandoned asylums and other forgotten locations. What started as a different project soon took an unexpected turn, raising questions about the paranormal, the unseen, and the strange events that followed. This is part one of our watch-along, with part two coming later this week.

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In this episode of Sunday Service with The Brands Laura describes her trip to a pearl farm and the two of them resolve an argument that took place just before recording by recognizing that it is irritation that produces pearls.

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Sean Stone joins me to discuss his new documentary RFK Legacy, what he learned growing up around Oliver Stone's investigations into American history, and why some stories continue to challenge the official narrative decades later. From there, our conversation expands into Hollywood, propaganda, media, faith, and the responsibility of storytellers in a culture that often rewards distraction over truth. After the interview, I stay with the audience for an informal conversation about prayer, the supernatural, and finding hope in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.

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Sean Stone joins me for a conversation that begins in some unexpected places. We explore the paranormal, haunted locations, the unseen forces that shape our lives, and why skepticism, faith and curiosity often collide. Along the way we look at storytelling, consciousness, and whether there's more happening beneath the surface of modern life than we're willing to admit. This is part one of our conversation, with part two coming later this week.

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