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Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

Manage a manager

Season 1, Ep. 69

Rachel and Martin respond to a deluge of listener emails, including a question about how to manage upwards, and another about their luxuriant lifestyles as international speakers. Also, Rachel reveals her past as a Wetherspoons barmaid, and the team embark on their most self-indulgent organised fun ever.


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    43:31||Season 1, Ep. 68
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    46:22||Season 1, Ep. 66
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    50:49||Season 1, Ep. 64
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