The Aussie Berean

In this Episode we take a look at the formation of the Assemblies of God. How it was formed, why it was formed and the intentions behind it.
ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at [email protected] come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Scripture Used in This EpisodeActs 6:1-4, Romans 8:23, 1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Colossians 3:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 6:1, Hebrews 13:7-9
Extra Biblical Sources/Links Assemblies of God USA Wikipedia Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God_USAAoG USA 16 Fundamental Truths: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God_Statement_of_Fundamental_TruthsHistory of the Statement of Fundamental Truths: https://archives.ifphc.org/pdf/Heritage/2012.pdf#page=63Episode 11 "Rapture Theology": https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MtbE3Fri3Ivsa3xjcKdnT?si=RiFj9HJwSXOY7_hTnyHGgAEpisode 24 "Baptisms": https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gwqXMgJ1JU7ZwiK2xoXWL?si=2vpLSeAXS_G3tsMiiw1WVASuddenly From Heaven Book: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=192DW Kerr Short Biography: https://ifphc.wordpress.com/2025/01/10/d-w-kerr-pioneer-assemblies-of-god-pastor-educator-and-theologian/DW Kerr Contributions: https://valleyforge.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ag-history-missions-and-governance-condensed-course-1.pdfStatement of 16 Fundamental Truths Original:https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=376

Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we finish off Aimee Semple McPhersons story. All the controversy available. Kidnappings, affairs, accusations and overdose. Its all in this episode.

Contact
Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Scripture Used in This Episode
Matthew 6:3-4, John 14:26, John 16:7, Romans 10:9-11, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Timothy 3:2-13, James 2:1-4, James 2:8-9, 1 Peter 2:23-24,

Extra Biblical Sources/Links
Wikipedia Article on ASMcP: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson Sister Aimee Audio Book: https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/sister-aimee-the-life-of-aimee-semple-mcpherson/id1642176974 Strongs G4245 πρεσβύτερος "presbuteros": https://biblehub.com/greek/4245.htm Strongs G1984 ἐπισκοπή "episkopé": https://biblehub.com/greek/1984.htm Strongs G1249 διάκονος "diakanos": https://biblehub.com/greek/1249.htm Terrell Newby Asst Pastor: https://resources.foursquare.org/angelus-temples-first-assistant-pastor-on-the-churchs-early-ministry/ TIME Magazine Article: https://time.com/archive/6811484/sects-foursquare-with-aimee/ Aimee Semple McPherson Read the True Story ebook: https://books.apple.com/au/book/aimee-semple-mcpherson/id425446235 True North Ambition Article (family friend testimony): https://www.truenorthambition.com/courage-faith-amazing-story-aimee-semple-mcpherson/ Give Me My Own God Full Book: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b28659&seq=111

Listen on other platforms
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we keep looking at Aimee Semple McPherson. Signs, wonders, miracles. Absentee Husband, Divorce, Theatre and Megachurch. Lots to look at!
Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Scripture Used in This Episode Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 9:13-14, 1 Timothy 5:18,
Extra Biblical Sources/Links ASMcP Wiki Biography: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson Suddenly From Heaven Page 271-272: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=292 This is That apple e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/this-is-that/id1035148803 Episode 37 Biblical Marriage Series Divorce: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ir8MJhZ7Vbc9NT1QijvHm?si=cdtcwDT0S0ORquE5lUmrwA
Listen on other platforms
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we look into Aimee Semple McPherson, a very well known and controversial character in the early days of the Contemporary Pentecostal Movement. But is the controversy warranted?

Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Scripture Used in This Episode Matthew 5:33-37, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Extra Biblical Sources/Links
Biographies: ASMcP and the Resurrection of Christian America: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674027039
ASMcP, Read the True Story by Douglas H Rudd e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/aimee-semple-mcpherson/id425446235
ASMcP, Everybodys Sister Google Books: https://books.google.com.au/books?id=xgrxp-5mG44C&pg=PA23&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
This is That Apple e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/this-is-that/id1035148803
Harold McPherson Healed Through Durham: https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofpent0000unse/page/229/mode/1up?q=Mcpherson
Roberta Semple Article About Her Mother: https://resources.foursquare.org/aimee_semple_mcphersons_daughter_recalls_her_mothers_courage/
Episode 34: Biblical Marriage Series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fojIwe9jwzaBWmBYbALca?si=MzwFP88hSiqDHR7aIMak1w

Listen on other platforms
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we look into FF Bosworth, one of the founding members of the AoG, and William Branham, a notoriously known heretic, who Bosworth joined up with in his later years.
Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Scripture Used in This Episode 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Phillipians 2:12, 1 Timothy 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:8, 6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 3:14, Revelation 10:7
Extra Biblical Sources/Links  F F Bosworth Cambridge Scholarly Article on FF Bosworth PDF Page 25: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/resources/pdfs/978-1-4438-1004-3-sample.pdf Christ The Healer Audio Book on Apple: https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/christ-the-healer-unabridged/id1435487438 Christ The Healer E-Book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/christ-the-healer/id672252411 Christ the Healer Kindle and Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00B853NRS?ref=KC_GS_GB_AU&dplnkId=29d0258c-33fa-421a-aa01-ba2908afa831&nodl=1 Joybringer Bosworth, His Life Story PDF: https://archive.org/details/joybringerboswor00perk/page/n17/mode/1up Latter Rain Evangel December 1908: https://pentecostalarchives.org/?a=d&d=LRE190812-01.1.7&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN------------ The Life of FF Bosworth by Roberts Liardon: https://www.hopefaithprayer.com/word-of-faith/life-bosworth/
Articles: Suddenly From Heaven Chapter 18: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=236 Apostolic Faith and Pentecostal Timetable Volume 4: https://issuu.com/charismata/docs/apostolic_faith_and_pentecostal_tim_f1466ac0c35c77
William M Branham: Wikipedia Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Branham Sermon Transcript From Edmonton Living Word Assemblies: https://williambranham.com/life-story/ Testing Branhams Claims: https://provetheclaims.wixsite.com/home/his-birth Branham Official Website History Page: https://branhamtabernacle.org/en/history CPA Investigator Article with Confirmed Healings: http://www.williambranhamstorehouse.com/site_testimonials/branhamstorytested.htm William Branhams Bogus Healings Article: https://www.wayoflife.org/reports/william_branhams_bogus_healings.html Failed Healings in South Africa: https://william-branham.org/site/blog/20230316_a_prophet_visits_south_africa___the_failed_healing_of_michael_pfaff
Other: G1984 "ἐπισκοπή" (episkopé): https://biblehub.com/greek/1984.htm
Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105   
Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw   
YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k 
iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we go back to the Contemporary Pentecostal History Series and start to look at some of the positives that came from this movement.

Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Scripture Used in This Episode Mark 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 14:26,
Extra Biblical Sources/Links Suddenly From Heaven, Page 142 Onwards: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=162 Episode 48: What is My Calling: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nn3eYHrXEXOTna46Lxm0z?si=QK2zs8XWQIuqRDBuGNY_pA Episode 11: Rapture Theology: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MtbE3Fri3Ivsa3xjcKdnT?si=tpw2OuBGRwiCmv8h9J4ukg

Listen on other platforms
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode I sit down outdoors with my Mentor, Pastor and Friend Dr Mike Keating and discuss a range of topics including the AoG, his time abroad and much more. We hope you enjoy the show!!
Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Listen on other platforms iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we are still in the Contemporary Pentecostal History, but this time looking into some of the controversies surrounding the movement in its growing stages.
Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Scripture Used in This Episode Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 3:12-14, Acts 2:37-39, Acts 7:55-59, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:47-48, Acts 15:19-20, 1 Corinthians 7:12,15,39, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 1 Corinthians 11:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:28-31, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 1:1, Ephesians 1:2, Philippians 1:2, 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:23, 2 Timothy 4:20, 1 Peter 3:3-4,
Extra Biblical Sources/Links 1 Corinthians 8:13 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/1_corinthians/8-13.htm Chapter 10 of Suddenly From Heaven: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=127 Strongs H7523 "רָצַח" ratsach (kill): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7523.htm Didache iBook: https://books.apple.com/au/book/didache/id444970213 Warbonds Peaceniks Article: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/peaceniks Modalism/Sabellianism Description: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Modalistic-Monarchianism Modalism Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modalistic_Monarchianism RE McCallister AoG Biography: https://news.ag.org/en/article-repository/news/2019/12/this-week-in-ag-history-dec-6-1941 RE McCallister Wiki Biography: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.E._McAlister Azusa Street Revival by Roberts Liardon: https://ucuilorin.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/roberts-lairdon-asuza-street-revival.pdf Biography FF Bosworth by Roberts Liardon: https://www.hopefaithprayer.com/word-of-faith/life-bosworth/ AoG USA Statement of Faith: https://ag.org/beliefs/statement-of-fundamental-truths

Listen on other platforms iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw
YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k
iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?
Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode we are continuing into the Contemporary Pentecostal History with a look at Frank Bartleman and the Mission Field.

Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Scripture Used in This Episode Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7,

Extra Biblical Sources/Links Pentecostal Evangel March 11, 1916 Issue: https://pentecostalarchives.org/?a=d&d=PEV19160311-01.1.5&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN------------ Dictionary of Pentecostal History: https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofpent0000unse/page/n5/mode/1up?q=Bartleman How Pentecost Came to Los Angeles e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/azusa-street-how-pentecost-came-to-los-angeles/id1035087753 How Pentecost Came to Los Angeles PDF: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/bartleman/los/formats/los.pdf 2 Years Mission Work in Europe e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/two-years-mission-work-in-europe/id1035157533 2 Years Mission Work in Europe PDF: https://ccel.org/ccel/bartleman/mission/mission

Listen on other platforms iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

In this Episode We take a deep dive into the 2 different positions on Sanctification that led to the first Schism of the Azusa Street Mission and we continue onwards into the events that happened directly after.
Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at [email protected] Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Scripture Used in This Episode Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:48, Romans 3:21-25, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Philippians 3:8-14, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 John 2:1-3,

Extra Biblical Sources/Links
Article on the Schism: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/sanctification-scuffles
How Pentecost Came to Los Angeles E-Book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/azusa-street-how-pentecost-came-to-los-angeles/id1035087753
How Pentecost Came to Los Angeles PDF: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/bartleman/los/formats/los.pdf
Internet Archives on Pentecostal Movement: https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofpent0000unse/page/n935/mode/1up?q=Durham

William Durham
Biography: https://revival-library.org/heroes/william-durham/
Wikipedia Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Howard_Durham
Apostolic Archives Article: https://www.apostolicarchives.com/articles/article/8801925/173917.htm
Durhams Own Testimony: https://www.zionchristianministry.com/azusa/the-life-of-william-durham/
Durhams 1907 AFM Letter: https://azusastreet.org/Testimony Durham.htm


Entire Sanctification/Christian Perfection Wesleyan Theology Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesleyan_theology
Keswickian Theology Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Life_movement#:~:text=7 External links-,Theology,of God in his life.

Finished Work Sanctification: Finished Work Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finished_Work_Pentecostalism
Durhams Finished Sanctification: (Page 99 of Suddenly...From Heaven) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067930560&seq=119

Listen on other platforms
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw

YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k

iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?

Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739

Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean

Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105

Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean