Welcome to Money: Faith & Finance where we explore the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money?

Join hosts Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they sit with Hope1032's brekky announcer Danniebelle Whippy on the Money: Faith & Finance podcast. Discover how Danniebelle's upbringing in biblical generosity faced challenges from redundancy and mortgage pressures to anxiety. Learn how she turned to Jesus' promises in the Sermon on the Mount and 1 Corinthians 10:13, seeking God through hardship to grow in faithfulness. 

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Key Takeaways:

Faith and Generosity: Danniebelle's generous upbringing has shaped her approach to money. Any time she can show generosity, Danniebelle sees that as success.

Struggles in Sydney: Living in the second-most unaffordable city in the world, Danniebelle shares how financial strain was compounded by health issues, unemployment and worry.

Journey Through Darkness: Danniebelle recommends wise counsel, professional healthcare advice, and spiritual re-engagement to help navigate out of dark periods.

Faith, Not Finances: Rather than continue to strive for financial security, Danniebelle came to trust in God’s provision - no matter her circumstances.

The Power of God's Word: I Corinthians 10:13 has provided Danniebelle with comfort and resilience, reaffirming that God never pushes us beyond our limits.

Notable Quotes:

"It's easy to slip into the depths of the depression of it, but actually [I found it was about] not letting yourself go there and turning to God's word..." – Danniebelle Whippy

"I'm just going to get my walk right with God... and things started to change in my financial state." – Danniebelle Whippy

"It's trusting in him that he will provide for you." – Danniebelle Whippy

"He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit. He’ll always be there to help you come through it." – Danniebelle Whippy

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

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From John the Baptist to the cross, what happens after John 3:16 helps us to better grasp hold of it. In this final episode, Tom and Cass discuss God's verdict upon the world and the gracious opportunity to share eternal life.

The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Ever wanted to see the heart of God? Tom and Cass take us right to it as we examine what happens immediately after John 3:16. Bask in the heartbeat of God even as an apparent contradiction about judgment – by Jesus! – comes into view.

The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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Cass and Tom continue to delve into the Most Famous Sentence in the Bible. In the second half of one longer chat about one verse (NOTE: Listen to Episode 3 first), Tom starts off with the significant matter of what belief is all about. From there, perishing and eternal life are given context, consideration and celebration.

The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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We have arrived at John 3:16, so Cass and Tom gently pull apart this one stunning sentence. In this episode, the first half of John 3:16 is covered. What is God's love? Why is it given to the world? What IS the world, exactly? And what does it mean to be the "One and Only Son" of God? Find out.

The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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Before discussing everything found within John 3:16, we pick up with Cass and Tom delving into the soul-soaring interaction between Jesus and a Jewish leader, Nicodemus.

How much should Nicodemus have known about God's kingdom and Jesus' mission? What's all this about the Spirit and being born again? Cass schools us on the origins of baptism. Tom raises his theory about earthly and heavenly things (yeah, it's a good one). We cannot avoid talking about the bronze snake, Moses and what's that got to do with John 3:16.

This limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How well do you know the most well-known sentence in the entire Bible?

This limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversation with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwayke (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

This episode is the first half of Cass and Tom's exploration of what happens as we head toward John 3:16, covering the start of John's gospel – and everything before.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How well do you know the most well-known verse in the Bible?

In this limited series, two New Testament experts explore and explain the build-up, detail and consequence of John 3:16. Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College in Melbourne, Australia), and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia), share a passion for John’s gospel and the impact it has upon everyone and everything, forever.  

In conversation with Hope 1032’s Ben McEachen,Tom and Cass guide us through the riches and promises flowing from “For God so loved the world…”

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.