For whatever reason many people today struggle with the concept of the Fatherhood of God. It is one of the first statements of the Apostle's Creed but it's one that shouldn't be considered lightly. What does it mean that we believe in God the Almighty Father?

In this episode Gartho and Hicksey unpack what the Fatherhood of God means to them and how we can all draw comfort from this ancient truth.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

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After a refreshing break the boys are back for another season of Down Not Out focusing this time on what Christians believe. While holding to the Bible as the primary authoritative source of belief, Gartho and Hicksey have found the Apostle's Creed to be a helpful ancient guide for the church.

In this episode Gartho and Hicksey give a general introduction to the important role creeds and confessions have played in the life of believers and how they can still be an encouragement for Christians today.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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Is God's word, as revealed in the Bible, reliable? Can it be trusted? Such doubts are triggered in our minds by all sorts of things. It may be the whole debate over the origin of the world or some of the miraculous stories in the Scriptures or even the process of how the Bible was formed. God's word has been subject to vigorous scrutiny over time but has also endured the test, which points to the heart being the issue rather than the mind.

How do we get to the heart of the triggers and alleviate our doubt in this area? Join Gartho and Hicksey as they work together through a 5 step process in determining the heart of the issue and how God's word continues to speak to us today.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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Sometimes we struggle in our faith with questions. Sometimes these centre on God and what He is doing but at other times we have doubts about ourselves. Am I really a Christian? Am I really saved? These doubts can be really crippling and discouraging in our walk with Jesus.

To tackle these doubts Gartho and Hicksey run it through their 5-step process trying to really get at the heart of the matter. Whether you are a Christian and you know it or whether you are struggling with this question we hope this episode will give you some encouragement to keep looking to Jesus.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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Life can be very messy at times. Sometimes we wonder if it is out of control - not only our control but God's. Such thoughts can lead us to doubt God's plans and purposes for this world.

In this episode Gartho and Hicksey apply their 5-step strategy to dealing with doubts seeking to understand what is at the heart of this troubling issue. Our hearts can sometimes be deceived by what the world values and doesn't measure success in the same way as God. By delving into truths from the gospel we gain a better understanding of what God's purposes on earth really are.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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At Easter time we hear all different perspectives on the meaning and mission of Jesus. Was he a miracle worker, principally concerned with the sick and suffering? Was he a good teacher who came to proclaim good virtues and morals? Or was he a prophet of doom, announcing God's judgement and the immanent downfall of Jerusalem? Perhaps he was something else entirely. With so many interpretations circling in society it can undermine our own convictions as to who Jesus was and what he accomplished at Easter.

In this podcast Gartho and Hicksey attempt to delve into some common doubts they have experienced when searching for the true meaning of Easter and seek a way forward that can encourage us to go on in the faith.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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Do you ever wonder about your relationship with God? Sometimes it can seem to be too good to be true. We either think to ourselves I'm not really a Christian or Christianity itself is not real. These doubts and many more can plague us in our Christian life and rob us of our zeal and faithfulness. In a way it's unfortunate that Christians often hide their doubts away and struggle in silence.

In this episode Gartho and Hicksey launch a six week series tackling some of these doubts. They talk about a process that anyone can apply to really get to the heart of the issue.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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We all have certain beliefs that we hold as core: who we are, how the world began and what happens when we die. These beliefs we develop as a child and carry throughout our lives. But what happens when our worldview falls apart? When our belief system is seriously challenged and we struggle to hold onto the truths we were taught. In this episode Gartho and Hicksey unpack this theme.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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We all suffer in life. Some in much bigger ways than others. When we experience or see pain and suffering, we often ask why. In this episode Gartho and Hicksey delve into the topic of suffering and how only the gospel helps us to truly grasp why we suffer.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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Mental illnesses seem to be more prevalent than ever before. If you're not directly affected by one than there is a good chance you know someone else who is. In this episode Gartho and Hicksey discuss ways Christians can encourage fellow believers struggling with mental illness.

Down Not Out is two Aussie mates having a crack at encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters who for whatever reason no longer attend a local church. They are not professional psychologists or pastors but have real lived experience leading and caring for people with mental health issues. Engineers by trade, and passionate about their Saviour, they want to build up disconnected believers in small but significant ways.

To send your message of encouragement or other feedback, email [email protected]

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License code: OS5WFMG4RERUKV6M)