A Love Like This

Today we have a bit of a unique episode for you. If you know us you know we absolutely love the chosen. Ours and probably everyone else’s favourite scene is when Jesus is talking to Mathew and planning the sermon of the mount which is where he speaks the beatitudes.

Now if you're like us the Beatitudes can be super hard to understand but in reality, they are the clearest roadmap to finding God. Today we wanted to break them down with our brother Ben and we hope that through this conversation you not only understand them more but find ways to become closer to Jesus.

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The Beatitudes Matthew 5:3–12

01. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

02. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

03. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

04. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

05. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

06. Blessed are pure in heart, for they shall see God.

07. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

08. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beatitudes excerpt in this episode was taken from "The Chosen, Season 2, Episode 8". All rights reserved by ANGEL STUDIOS.

Have you struggled with saying yes to God? Maybe you're afraid of stepping out and saying yes to the things that God is inviting you into.

A person who has said yes to God time and time again, who lives her life in rhythm and surrender, is the beautiful Rebekah Lyons.

To be honest this was a huge dream come true for me. Rebekah's book rhythms of renewal freed me from my own experience of anxiety and I honestly cannot wait for her devotional. Having someone you can relate to in your faith journey makes the world of difference in growing closer to God.

In this weeks episode, we are talking about her brand new devotional coming called "A Surrendered Yes". Rebekah has a beautiful story of adoption and freedom. After saying yes to god Rebekah realised that saying yes to who God says you are, even in the small, ordinary moments of life, can create renewed spiritual vitality.

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Today we are joined with our incredible friend Elyse Albritton. Elyse is an elementary school teacher in Louisiana and uses her classroom as her missions field. She absolutely loves sharing Jesus with her community. In a world where it can be so easy to become somebody that we aren’t. Elyse reminded us of the ways that she stays true to herself despite the constant pressures the culture throws on her.

Overall Elyse has become such a dear and near friend who is full of joy and light and we know for sure that you are going to be encouraged to go and find your purpose with god.

We spoke about the importance of inspiring the next generation, how your passion stems from your purpose, how to find that purpose and where to begin.

By working in a classroom, Elyse is constantly reminded of our childlike faith and how God sees all of us. She reminded us that sometimes we question our path, but God is always right there leading us to our purpose and passion.

Always remember, your purpose is when you are doing something that makes you feel closest to God.

Enjoy.

Today we are gonna give you some or actual tips to help you dive into your quiet time, learn about God and his word and all that he has to offer from this beautiful life

Starting a quiet time routine can be tricky, but reviving and strengthening it can be just as challenging. Like all relationships, they take work and time. Our relationship with God is no different.

Our six tips are:

1. Wake up 1 hour before your day begins and get quiet
2. Create an atmosphere to encounter him
3. Posture your heart through prayer and praise
4. Get out a pen and Journal
5. Get into the word and dice deep
6. And finally, pour out!

Have you ever thought to yourself I don’t feel enough? I’m ugly or not worthy? Comparison and not feeling like we are not enough is a problem that tends to be recurring in our lives.

The thing that we have learnt is that these issues are something that can hold us back from living life and using our God-given potential.

In this conversation, I promise you that through Bree's wisdom you will find deep encouragement. We spoke about defeating the negative thoughts we have about ourselves, self-love, our identity in Christ and more.

Make sure to check out Breas Instagram & Youtube below:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Ciz0itKhzFnyEqIAU6tkw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breanacooney/

I’m sure you have heard of God, but do you really know God? Do you trust God?

Out of everyone we know, we don’t think there is anyone more perfect to speak on this than the Ps of our very own church, Ps Jack Hanes.

Ps Jack moved to Sydney nearly 40 years from Arizona and started our church from scratch. And remember, this was well before church planting was as popular or commoditised as it is now. To make this decision, Ps Jack had to put all the trust he could muster into his faith.

He and his wife Ps Carole put faith over everything. In today’s episode, we speak about how you can start putting your own faith and trust in God, the power of retrospect in realising when we did trust in our faith, why it’s important to clear your head from the noise of the world and lastly how we as Christians can be more understanding of people who haven’t yet found their faith.

Looking Back on Season Two

The Neighbourhood Series | Why Jesus Should Be Your Closest Neighbour

Now unfortunately this is the last episode of the neighbourhood series and Abi & Paige are still away but we had the great idea of asking some people in our neighbourhood who we have already interviewed, one last question. Why should Jesus be our closest neighbour?

There is a lot I could I say that could wrap up the neighbourhood series, how about I leave you with this.

I want a friendship first above all else

Love my neighbor as myself

In the moments no one sees

Lord, help me be

A little more like mercy' a little more like grace

A little more like kindness' goodness, love, and faith

A little more like patience's a little more like peace

A little more like Jesus, a little less like me

Look your neighbourhood is your opportunity to fill your life with love and joy. Don't tarnish it with toxic people, or negative thinking. We love all of you so much, the neighbourhood series might be done and dusted but we will be here next Saturday just like every Saturday. Seya folks.

Episode 50: The Neighbourhood Series | How to Be More Childlike

Abi and Paige are actually away at the moment so for once they get to play the role of the guest and jumped on a zoom call with myself and our sister Mia.

Today we talk all about what it means to be childlike, how we can bring back a sense of innocence and play into our lives, how the world really is like a neighbourhood and that we should go out and explore it and lastly what we wish are younger selves would tell us now.

If you want to be more childlike, there is a couple of things you gotta do. First off, try and remove as many distractions as possible. If you want to be present with your friends leave your phones at home, if you won't enjoy outside leaving the AirPods at home, whatever it is try and remove all of the obstacles that stop you from materialising your imagination. Second, always remember the world is like th neighbourhood you grew up in, it can be as familiar as you want it to be. Go out and explore it, come to know it. Lastly, reflect on exactly what you would want to hear from your younger self.

Episode 49: The Neighbourhood Series | James Meredith