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Tiredness is something we can all connect on, yet it's not often spoken about in the Church. Join Cass as she discusses the reality of tiredness in our lives and the ways in which God can use it to edify and grow us. She opens up about her own personal journey and highlights both spiritual and practical ways to help you combat the behaviours and attitudes that often come with being exhausted. 

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We give a lot of attention, rightly so, to the sins we have committed both intentionally and unintentionally. But do you ever give thought to the sin of omission, the sin committed purely by NOT taking action? Not sure what we are talking about? Think about the moments where you have ignored the call to do good work, God's work. 

 James 4:17 reads, If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.

We need to be paying just as much attention to those moments when we don’t do what we ought to do. Repenting, with a heart to change and grow. 

I first heard Jacinda speak about this in 2022 and decided to have her on to help us unpack it a little further.. We discuss what this looks like in the day to day, what scripture has to say about it, how it impacts our faith, along with some practical steps (cue the 5 P’s!)  on how to help us grow in this area. Promise you, you will greatly benefit from hearing this one. I have seen great change in my own life from it, I have no doubt you will as well. 

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Dr Les Crawford is a distinguished lecturer with over 30 years experience teaching others about Systematic Theology (along with a variety of other topics) as Academic Dean of Adelaide School of Ministry. I had Dr Les come on to the show to help us wrap our heads around Systematic Theology and how we can grow in our approach to reading, studying & understanding scripture. 

Time Stamps:

7:58 - difference between Biblical Theology & Systematic Theology
9:20 - why do we still have differing views on doctrines yet studying ST at the same time?
13:14 - what benefits do we gain from ST & is there any weaknesses?
18:00 - how does church tradition sit in our understanding of scripture?23:21 - defining terminology & approaches to scripture that work in with ST
28:52 - how do we start learning ST?

Resources:
Dr Les Crawford YouTube Series - introduction to Systematic Theology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRpcrLo9E3Y

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This week I speak to Dan & Jen Howie from the States as they share some of the most vulnerable parts of their story. You will hear how they worked through infidelity along with the reality of what the process involved, the good & the bad.  I am so encouraged by Jen & Dans willingness to share their journey, and I have no doubt you will too. 

Short on time or want to know what we discuss, check out time stamps below:

03:28 The power of vulnerability
05:48 Dan & Jen’s testimony
14:49 Why Jen didn’t divorce & her journey
21:20 Dan’s journey
28:09 Why God doesn’t heal us & our relationships immediately
33:07 What it practically looked like for the marriage & kids
40:32 US stats on the connection between Porn & infidelity 
47:45 What do you do with all this information? 

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Every wondered if women struggle with porn and sexual addiction? Well they do. And if that's you, you are not alone! In this episode I interview Sarah from Pure Desires who has been leading and participating in accountability groups since 2014. Sarah shares her testimony and also her insights into this silent struggle so many of us face and gives us wisdom and practical tips on how we can fight the good fight and conquer love & sexual additcion. We also discuss the prevalence of this for women and how churches can participate in supporting others to find freedom. Make sure you share this episode, you never know who you know may be silently struggling. 

If you would like to get in touch and find out more about potential groups or support in your area, email [email protected] or contact us through our social media channels. 

Episode notes:
Puredesire.org

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According to research overseas 70% of men within the church engage in watching porn regularly and over 50% pastors also struggle. It goes even higher to 76% when its men under the age of 25. But women aren’t void of this either, there is a silent battle going on for women as well. 87% of christian women have seen porn and of that under the age of 30, 33% watch porn monthly. Keep in mind that 40% of viewers worldwide are women. The devastating side effect of that is that 94% of our children will see porn before the age of 14 with the average age of introduction at 8. Porn & Sexual addiction is a pervasive and destructive hidden sin that is happening within the Church and we must start addressing it. So it begs the question, why is it not discussed regularly and why is the Church so ill equipped to handle it? 

In this episode, we address the why and more importantly the HOPE that is available to us all. Bernard runs a ministry throughout Australia and NZ that helps equip churches and sees individuals set on a path of freedom and restoration from this often overlooked and guilt ridden, shame-filled battle that so many are in. We discuss everything from why it's a growing issue, how to find support, how leaders can create change, how you can support others (including what not to do!!!!) and what the journey of restoration looks like. 

Whether this a journey you are on yourself, know someone who is or potentially just blissfully unaware, then this episode is for you. Let us grow in understanding and grace so that we can work towards wholeness and redemption from the waging war that is silently sweeping our church and devastating lives. 

Time stamps
1:29 Intro & stats showing the reality

07:28  Bernards testimony

17:46 Where has the church gone wrong & how did we end up here? 

27:10 Why doesn’t God heal us immediately through prayer & prayer ministries? 

32:08  Direction & clarity for leaders

40:30 What to do & what not to do 

45:39 How to get help, healing & restoration

Episode Notes:

puredesire.org 
[email protected]

Stats pulled from
Pure Desires
Covenant Eyes ministry stats
Josh McDowell ministries stats
The new drug stats

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The election is just around the corner and many of us are still a little lost on the voting process and how to do our research. This is a snippet of the interview I had with Wendy from ACL. You can find the whole episode, Politics & Faith, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Please prayerfully consider if this episode is for you. If you are struggling with grief or trauma post an abortion, please know there is help available. You can find a link to a organisation trained in this field in the episode notes.

This episode covers a range of topics surrounding Abortion. Addressing the need for grace and empathy, biblical position on humankind & value, how to participate and engage in conversations surrounding abortion including common objections and how to overcome them, stats and research that highlights  misconceptions & assumptions around abortion and ways in which you can help others. This episode by its very nature is a tricky one to tackle. Even though it may seem clear where you land on the debate, we must consider all individuals involved and approach with grace and compassion. It's my hope after listening to this episode you would feel a little more confident to join in on the discussion, consider how to support women facing an unplanned pregnancy and ultimately be christians of both word &  deed, that actively work to support women and families, including children, in trying circumstances.

Timestamps:
02:51 - trigger warning
05:02 - what abortion ISN'T
13:09 -why we need to address this issue
16:22 - Biblical viewpoint
31:22 - Although, you don't need the bible to participate in this conversation
33:31 - What is Roe Vs Wade
34:25 - Australia's laws on abortion
37:11 - #1 They aren't human.  When does life begin?
42:44 - #2 My Body My Choice
45:06 - #3 Abortion for victims of Rape
51:52 - #4 Illegal abortion increases death for women
54:19 - Contraception, youth at church & abortion in the Church

Resources:
diamondwomen.com.au - to seek support and help nationwide
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abortion
https://contendprojects.org/the-science/
https://www.liveaction.org/learn/resources/
https://www.abortiongrief.asn.au/documents/Recent%20Research.pdf?1
https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijwhw/international-journal-of-womens-health-and-wellness-ijwhw-1-004.php#ref27
Mahkorn Sandra (1979) Pregnancy and Sexual Assault. In: Mall, Watts, The Psychological Aspects of Abortion. University Publications of America, Washington, D.C, 55-69. 
Dingle et.al. ‘Pregnancy loss and psychiatric disorders in young women: an Australian birth cohort study’, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2008) 193,452-454.doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.108.059550.
https://www.alisachilders.com/podcast.html

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When I say politics there will be some of us that run for the hills, others that activate and join the fight and then some that want to stay neutral and invest the bare minimum. Regardless where you are at, PLEASE listen to this episode. 

Wendy from ACL gives you and I some incredible insight to the effectiveness of ACL and how your voice, participation and most importantly VOTE makes a difference in Australian Politics. We discuss everything from the need for Church & State to collide, the impact of lobbying, the parental rights bill (ALL PARENTS BE AWARE!!!!) along with this upcoming federal election and how to actually vote - as in, the process and how the ballot forms work. 

I can confidently say, Wendy has helped me wrap my head around Australian politics and taken away the confusion and also overwhelming hopelessness I sometimes felt around politics. Now I feel confident on how to approach this federal election and I feel empowered to vote below the line and really do my research on who gets my vote. This isn’t scary, my voice counts, and that means YOUR voice counts as well. 

Please share this episode with your friends & family. Every little bit of love helps! 

Episode notes:
https://www.acl.org.au

04:43 - What does ACL do? 

07:22 - Church & State - separate or not?  

11:09 - ACL’s biggest impact & where next

17:04 - Why you should care about the Parental Rights Bill

29:01 - Does lobbying & advocacy work and how do everyday people make an impact? 

33:08 - Federal Election - breakdown of the voting process & importance of a thorough vote!

43:01 - ACL Voting campaign. Very important!

44:38 - how do we support ACL

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We sing this line in a classic worship song that many of us would know, that the Father turned his face away, but is it true? Did God the Father turn his face away, did some form of disconnection take place while Christ was on the cross quoting Psalm 22? This question permeates many important areas of theology including the trinity - the way the God head functions, atonement & Gods character. So this question deserves our attention and should be explored in order that we land where the Bible does on it.
Join our special guest Ed from Redeemed Podcast as we discuss Psalm 22,  why the father didn't turn his face away and give you some direction on how to start studying this subject.


Episode Notes:

Redeemed Podcast - Available wherever you get your podcasts

Song by Austin Stone Worship Live - How Deep The Father's Love For Us

https://jared.hoodfamily.org.au/10-reasons-the-father-didnt-turn-his-face-away-at-the-cross/

Tetelestai - Christs final words on the cross in Greek

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