It's time for our big holiday QnA catch-up! We cover a whole range of questions from our Christmas series and the first of our Questions for God series.RESOURCESPaul Grimmond says "sometimes God wants us to be anxious!" Check out this article on anxiety from someone who has deep experiences with ithttps://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-anxious-anything-gods-got-say/Russel Moore provides some insightful reflections on Jeremiah 29:11https://www.russellmoore.com/2017/06/28/jeremiah-2911-apply/

In this episode of our Summer Series Dave and Bek chat with Calum who works at CRU. We talk about why CRU is no longer called Crusaders, the unique opportunity for gospel ministry in Christian schools and how he has seen God at work in his time there.  

Helpful links: 

Volunteer with CRU: 

crucamps.com.au/volunteer/volunteer-eoi/ 

Find a CRU Camp for your kids: 

crucamps.com.au/camps/ 

Jobs with CRU: 

www.cru.edu.au/careers 

In this episode of our Summer Series Dave and Andrew chat with Rod who works with the Billy Graham Evangelist Association. Rod has an infectious passion for sharing the gospel, and the work of BGEA upholds the integrity and careful outreach of Billy Graham’s preaching work. Hear how Rod himself became a Christian and some incredible stories of God using him to bring new life to others! 

Helpful links: 

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA):  

billygraham.org/ 

In this episode of our Summer Series Dave and Andrew chat with Graeme who volunteers with Kairos Prison Ministry. Kairos helps incarcerated people through the love, hope and faith found in Jesus Christ. Graeme has lots of amazing stories to share and you’ll hear why so many people who help out once keep coming back!  

Helpful links: 

Kairos in Australis: 

kairos.org.au/ 

In this episode of our Summer Series Dave and Bek chat with Renee who works at Power to Change. Renee shares how she has witnessed God at work in her life and in the lives of those around her through her work. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, from strategic leadership of organisations, Myers-Briggs, advice for women with leadership gifts, and Renee’s perspective on her early impressions of her husband Nathan! 

You can find out more about Power to Change at:

powertochange.org.au/about/ 

Other resources mentioned: 

www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/ 

 www.workinggenius.com 

www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx 

This is the first in our summer series where we chat to a member of Kellyville Anglican about ministries they are involved with during the week.  

On this episode Dave and Bek chat to Nathan who works at Power to Change. Listen to hear how God has been at work through “contagious Christians,” and some great wisdom for a life that honours God. Also, get the inside story on how he won his wife’s heart! 

You can find out more about volunteering on campus or joining as a student by emailing Nathan at [email protected] 

Helpful Links: 

Find out more about Power to Change: 

powertochange.org.au/about/ 

Sign up for the “Power to Change” prayer letter: 

 

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=435ce8830770c96b70f9a1d0d&id=1c65c295d8 

Find out about mission trip opportunities:  

powertochange.org.au/missions 

In week 6 of our series on the Doctrine of Scripture we focus on the sufficiency of the Bible. You asked about how we can trust our interpretations of the Bible, the place of prophecy today, and the usefulness of the Bible in life's toughest moments.

In week 5 of our series on the Doctrine of Scripture we focus on the necessity of the Bible. How should Christians speak about God's moral instructions in the public sphere? What about the knowledge of God everyone has according to Romans 1:8-10? How do we receive the Holy Spirit?

OTHER RESOURCES

1. A satirical video about analogies for the trinity: St. Patrick's Bad Analogies

In week 4 of our series on the Doctrine of Scripture we focus on the clarity of the Bible. What about Jesus's parables? And tricky books like Revelation? A shorter one for you today.

In week 3 of our series on the Doctrine of Scripture we focus on the authority of the Bible. You asked about the phrase "word of God," whether God has inspired the books of the Bible at the level of words and grammar, and the united "jigsaw" of the Bible's message.

OTHER RESOURCES

Some food for thought. Here's a few articles Bek mentioned in the episode:

1. Kruger on the canon www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-biblical-canon/

2. How Can the Bible Be Authoritative? (NT Wright) ntwrightpage.com/2016/07/12/how-can-the-bible-be-authoritative/