Parkside Podcast

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24

Join us as we hear from Gabriel from Open Doors Australia, as he shares with us the powerful lessons we can learn from partnering with those who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

To view the accompanying sermon, please visit our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3IVPE0WRP8

Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.  They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” Mark 12:43-44 (NIV)

As we approach Easter, let's explore one of the last teaching episodes Jesus gave in the temple. Through the story of the widow's offering, Jesus not only challenges the profiteering of religious institutions but also teaches us an important lesson about how God regards generosity. 

We've all heard the expression 'Good Samaritan'. But who were the Samaritans and why did Jesus specifically reference the Samaritans to describe how we ought to love our neighbours?

Check out this week's podcast as we explore the biblical background to who this people group were.

To see the corresponding sermons, please visit our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_9BnlOhcQ4&t=1483s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAXpAvr4TDw

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life ? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" Luke 12:22-26 (NIV)

On this week's episode, we explore the very difficult topic of how we can have freedom from the worry of money.

To listen to the corresponding sermon, please visit our YouTube channel via:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PgM6rOgPo&t=10s

Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him.  As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Luke 7:11-12 (NIV)

Check out this week's episode which examines some of the features of the famous story when Jesus raises the widow's son in Nain (Luke 7:11-17).

To view the accompanying sermon, visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJyaIwzu1Xs

But he said, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." Luke 4:43

Join us as we explore in greater detail the meaning of the Kingdom of God and why this is good news.

In 605 BC the first group of Jewish exiles were carried off into Babylon. Learn how four young Jewish boys sent into training in King Nebuchadnezzar's palace, held onto their faith under extreme pressure to conform. 

But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" Matthew 3:14

Ever wondered why Jesus needed to be baptised, even though he had no sin. You are in excellent company. Jesus' own cousin, John the Baptist, wondered this same thing.

Check out our thoughts on this very subject.

Learn the importance of developing a humble heart to the life of a Christian. This episode explores the story of Jesus washing his disciples feet.

'...the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”'

The announcement to the virgin Mary is at the heart of the beautiful Christmas story. It is a story told repeatedly each year at Christmas.

Join us as we explore this passage in greater detail.