Chip Lunch

Week Away starts now! We hit record on the drive down to Week Away so you can join us for the ride!

Ethan, Joel, Brayden, and Hudson are in the car chatting all things  — what we’re excited for, stories from past years, and what to expect this week. You'll also hear why Hudson almost got kicked out of the car!

Stay tuned for:

• How do you sell Week Away?
• Will the salons happen?
• Why some people are reading C.S. Lewis before Week Away
• What maps app do you use?
• Pen choices
• A little trivia hint
• A dash of infrastructure chat

Hit play at the intersection of President Ave and Princes Highway and cruise with us all the way to Week Away.

Tim jumps back after his trip to the United States to speak at the Intergenerate Ministry Conference – and he’s brought some top-shelf stories with him!

We hear about:

• Tim’s favourite moments (and odd discoveries) from his US travels 🇺🇸
• The food, the people, the quirks
• A surprisingly deep dive into a French historical figure he’s now weirdly obsessed with
• How travel can shape our thinking – especially as Christians

Jamie opens up about ADHD, financial struggles, addiction, a near-fatal car accident, and ultimately, recovery through faith. Brayden and Joel sits down with Jamie to explore how such challenges shaped his life and how God's grace led to transformation.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Medication, focus, and learning strategies
01:42 – Talking accents and travel dreams (Canada)
04:40 – Ministry beginnings at Blakehurst Church
08:07 – Post-high school path: IT traineeship and work life
11:31 – Early fascination with technology
13:47 – AV, music, and IT: Church influence and passions
16:18 – Turning 18: Financial impulsivity and growing debt
18:16 – ADHD medication, anxiety, and distance from God
20:44 – Debt cycles and emotional toll
23:32 – Addiction struggles: Alcohol, gambling, and depression
25:10 – Church neglect and hitting rock bottom

30:27 – Chloe’s support and renewed faith
37:33 – Stood down from ministry: heartbreak and confusion
39:09 – Leaving the church, Chloe's decision to follow
40:43 – Starting again at Soul Revival Church (Cronulla)

50:10 – The car accident: Emergency response saves a life
51:14 – Facial injuries and coma: LaFort III fracture
55:37 – 8.5-hour surgery and sinuses removed
01:01:03 – ICU confusion and becoming aware
01:02:50 – Post-traumatic amnesia and brain injury

01:03:14 – OT cognitive tests and memory recall
01:07:34 – Awake arm surgery with nerve block

01:14:14 – Miracle recovery with minimal long-term damage
01:16:49 – Regaining self, healing, and reflection
01:20:40 – Life-changing moment: quitting alcohol and trusting God
01:26:23 – Advice to younger self: Let God take control

01:28:00 – Trusting God through pain
01:29:52 – A miraculous testimony of survival
01:31:01 – Mental health, joy, and serving others

#Testimony #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealth #ChristianStory #Transformation

In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jamie joins us to talk all things hot chips, childhood memories, and his journey through faith, moving homes, school experiences, and living with ADHD.

From the comforting crunch of thick-cut chips to navigating personal identity and late ADHD diagnosis, Jamie opens up with honesty, humour, and depth.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive further into Jamie’s adult life, faith in action, and practical strategies for managing ADHD in daily life.

👇 Chapters below 👇

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Jamie’s ideal hot chips: crispy, soft, and chicken salt
03:08 - Sauce preferences and love for thick-cut chips
06:33 - Childhood memories of fish and chips in England
08:10 - Growing up in a Christian family and personal faith journey
11:38 - Early love for drums and watching the church drummer
12:52 - Moving houses 10+ times and the reasons behind it
17:00 - School experiences and finding support through Mr. C
23:10 - Mr. C's role in shaping Jamie’s attitude and faith
24:28 - Choosing faith personally, not just through upbringing
34:14 - High school struggles, loneliness, and identity
35:18 - Feeling like a “tryhard” and experiences of bullying
42:38 - ADHD struggles at school and late diagnosis at 18
45:28 - Life-changing moment: medication and its impact
46:24 - Improved memory and academic performance
47:42 - How medication helped shape Jamie’s career path
52:00 - Understanding the Bible better and spiritual growth
55:19 - Managing hyperfocus and balancing priorities
56:52 - Side effects: anxiety and social challenges
57:15 - Medication’s effect on personality and friendships
58:50 - Being off medication: hyperactivity returns
01:00:07 - Learning strategies beyond medication

🎧 Don’t miss Part 2 — coming soon!

🚊 Light Rail Plans, McDonald’s Chips & Building Community 🍟
In this episode, we’re joined by Craig Pring for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a proposed light rail route and ends with real talk about community, discipleship, and legacy.

🎉 REGISTER NOW for Week Away 2025!
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👕 Order your Week Away merch by June 15: https://www.soulrevivalchurch.com/shop

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:35 – Light Rail Plan: From Cronulla to Kernel
04:44 – Craig’s love for McDonald’s chips and all things salty and fried
05:41 – Adelaide favourites: Balfour’s Frog Cake, iced coffee, and city pride
11:07 – Work-life balance struggles with increased travel
11:44 – Protecting weekends and staying grounded
20:28 – Reading the Bible and finding Jesus in hard passages
23:32 – Partnership between Soul Revival and MCC
25:24 – Positive ministry changes at MCC: Sunday breakfasts and liturgy
30:40 – Deeper relationships and community building
32:10 – Youth integration into Sunday services
36:02 – Becoming more intentional about welcoming newcomers
40:05 – Outward-focused ministry and making disciples
41:19 – Service teams and community ownership
42:17 – Making big events more inclusive
50:24 – Celebrating MCC’s 130th anniversary
51:57 – Building legacy and unity across gatherings
52:33 – Goals for the next year: integration, discipleship, community
59:44 – Register now for Week Away 2025!
01:00:01 – Merch drop deadline: June 15

Producer Hudson jumps in the hot seat as we dive into everything from travel stories and health challenges to deep reflections on God’s creation, career uncertainty, and the impact of youth ministry. 

Dave shares his incredible journey through ministry, personal loss, health battles, and unwavering faith. From life in Western Australia to the challenges of grief and cancer, this conversation is a deep reminder of God’s sustaining grace through life’s hardest moments.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
02:57 – Life in Western Australia & Meeting the “Snow Geese”
05:00 – Return to Sydney & Work at St. John’s
08:18 – Reflections on Ministry & Christian Life
12:42 – Tragic Death of Family Member Judy
13:04 – Coping with Grief & Finding Comfort in Faith
14:03 – Supporting Judy’s Son & Family Response
20:44 – Career Shift & Onset of Heart Problems
25:54 – Heart Procedure: Stents & Medical Costs
26:37 – Ongoing Health Monitoring & Medicare Challenges
27:31 – Cancer Diagnoses & Esophageal Treatment
36:41 – Jane’s Cancer Battle: Surgery & Radiation
38:37 – Community Support Through Treatment
39:24 – Trusting God Through Life’s Challenges
41:23 – The Taproot Analogy: Staying Connected to Jesus
42:06 – Scripture, Trust, and Spiritual Strength
52:11 – Living Under God’s Grace
52:26 – Reflections on the Conversation & Encouragement
52:42 – Closing Remarks & Listener Appreciation

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Dave shares his extraordinary life story—starting with Bible college at Capernwray, diving into Christian ministry, and facing life-changing moments of love, betrayal, and spiritual growth. From icy winters in Canada to tropical summers in Australia, Dave opens up about trusting God through heartache, cultural transitions, and finding unwavering faith alongside his wife, Jane.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:46 – Starting the 6-month Bible study course at Capernwray
03:30 – Learning about the Holy Spirit and its impact on my life
07:27 – Staying on to work with guests and becoming more outgoing
12:21 – Experiencing extreme cold: -42°C temperatures and frozen hair
13:21 – A planned wedding falls through, testing my faith
17:16 – Working at Pioneer Ranch Camps and preventing a fire incident
24:52 – Setting up a drop-in center for kids
25:29 – Meeting Jane and the journey to proposing
28:37 – Getting married and moving to Australia
36:44 – Jane's upbringing in Malaysia and her strong faith
37:34 – How Jane's faith positively influenced me
38:01 – Reflecting on my marriage and gratitude for Jane

Thank you for watching. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, feel free to comment below.

Dave shares his journey from England to a man navigating faith, family, and identity in Australia. From growing up in the Brethren church to questioning religion and discovering grace, this episode offers laughs, reflection, and deep insight.