From the creators of Relevant Magazine, this is the Relevant Podcast.

It's a week out Friday, January 6, 2017, and it's the Relevant Podcast.

I'm your host Cameron Strang, and this week's show, The Premier Show of the New Year, is brought to you by Compassion International.

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Yeah, it's awesome. You actually get to really know this kid. It's such a cool opportunity.

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Like I said, I'm your host Cameron, and here with me in our Orlando studios, hot and fresh Chelsea Steel.

Hello everybody.

That's what she said about herself before we start recording.

Covered.

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