Many of us are housebound at the moment, trying to keep busy during this time of physical distancing and self-isolation in light of COVID-19. Podcasts are a great way to spend your time and there are many excellent podcasts out there. Today, we wanted to share 10 great Podcasts (in no particular order) from some of our favourite and highly respected friends. We wish we could share all of the amazing podcasts we have the privilege of working with!We've curated 10 Podcasts you should discover, below. Their words could be just the thing your soul (and spirit) needs to hear to help you get through this unprecedented time we find ourselves in.

1. The Fully Lived Life

The Fully Lived Life is a podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends – a psychologist, Dr. Merry and a life coach, Gillian – talk about life, love and purpose – with wisdom, humour and transparency – through the lens of science, psychology, and life experiences.

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2. More Than Small Talk

Suzie Eller, Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, authors and real-life friends, invite you each week to go deeper, become freer and feel more connected. Every episode includes a confession question as well as helpful truths, tips and resources. If you want more peace and less stress, more vulnerability and less trying to be perfect, more hope and less hustle this is the podcast for you.

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3. The Couragecast

The Couragecast is a show to equip and empower women to live bravely. You'll be inspired by real stories of extraordinary women who are willing to face their fear, and live with purpose. Are you ready to shake off your limiting beliefs in life, business and relationships? Listen in as Andrea Crisp; Life Coach and Author, shares transparently about her own life experiences to give you practical insights and tools to live bravely.

4. On the Path

A podcast filled to the brim with encouragement, inspiration, interviews & life lessons to ignite you in your faith, push you to your purpose and challenge you to be exactly who you are called to be...a world changer! Join vibrant and down to earth host, Cheryl Nembhard as she serves up a big helping of honest and authentic conversation, along with affirmations that are sure to leave you encouraged and ready to face a brand new week ahead!

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5. Word Made Digital

The Church has the most important message in the world, so this podcast is all about helping you be the best, and most creative communicators in the world. Word Made Digital is hosted by Joanna la Fleur, who is a creative communicator from Toronto, Canada. The goal is to help you communicate the best news in the world by learning from some of the very best Christian practitioners- some you would know by name and some you’ve not heard of yet. Episodes include popular preachers, filmmakers, artists, authors, event producers, songwriters, creative entrepreneurs and much more.

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6. The Why Me? Project

We've all been there at one time or another (good or bad) where we've questioned: "Why Me"? Each week, Johnny and Hollie will interview athletes, authors, musicians, and others you'd least expect to hear about their own "Why Me" moments. Hosts of ‘The Morning Spin’ on Edmonton’s Shine-FM discuss “life unscripted” with inspiring guests who will reveal how they got back up after reaching a painful low. Hollie and Johnny will ask how deep those valleys were, and how they climbed out, shining a light on the world through their testimony.

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7. indoubt

indoubt exists to bring the gospel to the relevant issues of life and faith that young adults face every day, cultivating conversation. This is primarily achieved through a weekly show in which the indoubt host talks with recognized Christian leaders on various subjects including theology, art, relationships, mental health, marijuana, abortion, sexuality, and more. Secondarily, indoubt serves this mission through articles and blogs, Bible studies for individual and group use, and live events - all for free. You can find these resources on their site.

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8. The Puddcast

Looking for non-religious conversations about life, love and God? That's exactly what you will find on the Puddcast. Past guests include Wm. Paul Young, Brian Zahnd, Kim Walker-Smith, Priscilla Shirer, Brad Jersak and many more. Host Jonathan Puddle uploads episodes every Thursday. Jonathan is an author, children's pastor, non-profit administrator, and a technology and marketing leader.

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9. herINFLUENCE

herInfluence is a podcast hosted by Gather: Women; a platform bringing Canadian Christian women together coast to coast, inspiring, equipping and resourcing women to put their faith in action to transform their world. This platform is a space where Canadian Christian women are invited to connect and be equipped. As a result, a national voice will be called forth that will have significant impact in the Canadian culture and globally, for Kingdom work.Check out Season 2, Episode 20 where cohost, Cathie, interviews Ellen on being a woman in the marketplace.

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10. Smart Family Podcast

There’s so much advice about parenting and adult relationships, it’s hard to focus on what you really need to know. The Smart Family Podcast exists to offer you high quality, practical advice to help you strengthen your marriage and boost your parenting to the next level. Hosts, Toni Nieuwhof & Dr. Rob Meeder, help you understand the latest research and bring you easy-to-digest conversations with experts on family life. This podcast will save you time by doing the leg work for you, so you can thrive at home.

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PS - Check out The Change Makers Podcast

In addition to this great list, we thought we'd throw in a plug for our podcast, too. Catch up on the most recent episodes of The Change Makers Podcast with Ellen Graf-Martin.

Ever wish you could join in on an honest conversation with people who just “get it” when you share your challenges in ministry, marketing and leadership? Join host Ellen Graf-Martin, as she invites you into honest conversations with her friends – who are also really interesting ministry, marketing and leadership change-makers and ground-breakers, in Canada, and beyond.