Common Sense with Mike Omoniyi

Apr 02 2025 102 ep. 44 mins 6

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Every week, we help you make sense of the world. Fascinating guests and big topics. Brought to you by The Common Network (@tcsnetwork)

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EP103: “I Lost Everything” – Dr China on Grief, God & Therapy

Apr 02 2025 64 mins

This one’s personal.Dr. China joins us for a vulnerable conversation about grief, trauma, and the complicated relationship Christians often have with therapy. If you’ve ever wondered “can I trust God AND go to therapy?” — this one is for you.What We Get Into:- Grief and the pressure to “be strong”- Why Christians fear therapy- Breaking free from shame and silence- Whe

EP102: The Money Expert: The Harsh Truth About Money No One Told You (Mr Money Jar)

Mar 27 2025 60 mins

You’ve been lied to about money.In this no-fluff conversation with Mr Money Jar, we break down EXACTLY how to escape debt, build real wealth, and achieve financial freedom – no matter your income. This is the episode you’ll wish you watched 5 years ago.What We Cover:- The REAL reason you’re still broke- How to get out of debt faster than you think- Simple steps to start inv

EP101: Bishop Sterns: The TRUTH about HAMAS, Israel and Palestine

Dec 09 2024 55 mins

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 insi

EP100: The Money Expert: How To BEAT The UK Tax System So You Can Get RICH

Nov 18 2024 58 mins

Making Sense of UK Taxes with Benedicta Egbeme Navigating the UK tax system can feel like a maze, but in this episode, we’re breaking it all down with Benedicta Egbeme, an experienced accountant who’s here to make tax talk simple and practical. Whether you’re a freelancer, a business owner, or just someone who wants to keep more of what they earn, Benedicta shares her top ti

E99: "Hamas KIDNAPPED My Family And I Want Them Back"

Oct 07 2024 52 mins

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-

EP98: How To STOP Being A People Pleaser // Amani Simpson

Nov 22 2023 60 mins

E98: How To Stop Being A People Pleaser In this Episode, M.T. is joined by Amani Simpson, an award-winning youth coach, speaker and filmmaker. In this wholesome conversation they discuss how he moved from being stabbed to now working to save and inspire young people, his acclaimed short film 'AMANI' starring Joivan Wade, which has now been watched nearly 4 million times and how

E97: Israel and Palestine: A DUMMIES Guide

Oct 24 2023 33 mins

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.

E96: Rory Sutherland Addresses Biggest Problems In The World

Oct 18 2023 119 mins

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

The Money Expert: How To Actually Get Out Of Debt | E95

Oct 10 2023 50 mins

Timi Merriman-Johnson is an award-winning financial content creator, podcaster, author and founder of Mr MoneyJar, a UK-based financial education company. 02:20: How would you describe the work you do? 10.53: Rich dad poor dad 10:00: Why do you subject yourself to all this pain 15:27: What we think about people changes what we think about them 24:46: Growing in confidence 31:32

E94: From Failure To The World Championships: Developing A Killer Mindset

Oct 04 2023 62 mins

Success is often defined as failing forward and not losing motivation. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to develop a resilient mindset Alex Haydock-Wilson is a British track and field athlete. In 2023, he became British 400 metres champion. He was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023 and came back wit