Life isn’t supposed to be complicated. We make it complicated when we drift from what matters most.

In this podcast series, Phil focuses on areas of our live that we have made complicated in a way that God never intended.  It' abrupt, but then that might be what you need.

Clarity brings peace. Complexity breeds chaos.

Come back to what matters most.

This week, simplify your FAITH.

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In his current musings of faith made real and a life of faith being a life of obvious, observable, demonstrably faithful, Phil is still sounding a little different this week - squeaky voice and all.

In this finale to the non-series Faith Made Real, Phil draws us into a deeper connection with the biblical truth of our God-given design.

For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].  Ephesians 2:10 (AMP)

What does this have to do with riding motorcycles?  And what does this have to do with a puppet called Pinocchio?

Find out here.  Be encouraged friends, you are God's handiwork, designed with intent and purpose, to demonstrate and magnify your Creator to the world.

Your life is the message!

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In his current musings of faith made real and a life of faith being a life of obvious, observable, demonstrably faithful, Phil is sounding a little different this week - under the weather, you could say.  But that does not stop him calling a spade a spade, quoting Jesus, Who says:

"You faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you?"  Matt 17:17.

What does this mean?  How can be live our lives of faith so we avoid this accusation?  What is the simple key Jesus reveals to us?

Find your healing.  Find your breakthrough.  Lead others into theirs.  He has so much more for us, if only we would not distort His reality.

In his current musings of faith made real and a life of faith being a life of obvious, observable, demonstrably faithful, Phil is calling us all sinners in the synagogue.

C'mon, aren't you also sick of all the vomit on line about the church Jesus loves?

What if we did life in such a way that allowed us to keep short account, seek honest reflection, receive loving correction, and live together with genuine accountability?

Surely this is the church Jesus desires?

Phil also answers the question "what is the key to revival" with evidence.

The story about repentance and restoration he retold can be found in this book: Keep You Love On!

In his current musings of faith made real and a life of faith being a life of obvious, observable, demonstrably faithful, Phil is wondering why those who believe in Jesus continue to live as prisoners...

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Gal 5:1)

Why do we sit in the prison cell while the door is wide open?

Phil reads a small section from Dreaming With God.  

He also promises a new book coming soon... What You See Matters... so, watch this space!

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In his current musings of faith made real and a life of faith being a life of obvious, observable, demonstrably faithful, Phil is now craving koinonia community.

Join him as he shares what this looks like through a biblical lens, what the cravings are, and how they might be met.

Koinonia; the dynamic whole of Christian living, how we participate in life with one another, for the sake of one another, just to be with one another.

Are you willing to make an eager contribution to others and their spiritual formation?  If so, hit me up!

Aside from spilling his tea all over his desk, Phil is currently challenging himself with some questions, hoping it leads to conviction, and that said convictions lead to compulsion to commit.

What about you?  Are you willing to make your faith real?

Phil shares three keys that make faith real.  Listen to them at 09:10.

Join him as he inspires us to bring heaven to earth.

If you're interested in what Phil is reading, the book that he suggested Kathy should read, check it out here:  https://manna.co.nz/shop/9781424550807-sacred-journey-18153

Eyes of the Seer
Learning to see, hear, and respond to God in everyday life.

This season confronts the quiet crisis in the Church: believers who love God, read Scripture, attend gatherings… yet live unsure whether God is actually speaking to them.

Prophetic Aim:

To re-normalise hearing God as foundational Christian maturity, not elite spirituality — and to activate listeners into confidence, discernment, and responsive obedience.

In this final episode in the series, Phil shares six, yes that's right, SIX ways the eyes of Jesus will make you into who He calls you to be.

Friends, the Gospels repeatedly show that when people met His gaze, something changed—identity, destiny, repentance, healing, courage.

When was the last time you looked into the eyes of Jesus?

Eyes of the Seer
Learning to see, hear, and respond to God in everyday life.

This season confronts the quiet crisis in the Church: believers who love God, read Scripture, attend gatherings… yet live unsure whether God is actually speaking to them.

Prophetic Aim:

To re-normalise hearing God as foundational Christian maturity, not elite spirituality — and to activate listeners into confidence, discernment, and responsive obedience.

In this episode, Phil shares three reasons why allowing God to build us in a "seer" is vital.  Which lives will be changed because of your yes?  

Here are the scripture references for your personal devotion time:

i) Isaiah 6:1-10

ii) Acts 9

iii) Acts 10

iv) Judges 6:22-24

v) Gen 18: 2, 23

Eyes of the Seer
Learning to see, hear, and respond to God in everyday life.

This season confronts the quiet crisis in the Church: believers who love God, read Scripture, attend gatherings… yet live unsure whether God is actually speaking to them.

Prophetic Aim:

To re-normalise hearing God as foundational Christian maturity, not elite spirituality — and to activate listeners into confidence, discernment, and responsive obedience.

In this episode, Phil takes a deep dive into his and Kathy's personal journey (happening right now!) and what Jesus said to him this week:  "How would you pray if you would see what I see?"

Here are the scripture references for your personal devotion time:

i) Prov 23:7

ii) Luke 6:45

We are one with Christ

iii) 1 Cor 6:17

iv) John 15:5

We are seated with Christ

v) Col 3:1-3

vi) Eph : 20-21

vii) Rev 3:21

We have the mind and eyes of Christ

2 Cor 4:16-18

Eph 1: 16-19

Jesus says, John 5:19-20

Enjoy!