The Chapel Bendemeer Podcast

What is standing in the way of you responding to Jesus? In this special One Day Sunday message, Ps Linnea Barlow explores the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, a man who was determined to see Jesus but discovered that Jesus already knew him and had come to save him. Through his encounter, we're challenged to consider the barriers, assumptions and comforts that can keep us from responding to God. Discover how the grace of Jesus meets us where we are, transforms the way we live and invites us to take our next step of faith, rather than continually putting it off until “one day”.

Following Jesus Is Bigger Than Me | Who Are We Making Room For?

Is it possible to be growing in our personal relationship with Jesus while making very little room for the people around us?

In this message, Mikey Barlow explores Ephesians 4 and challenges us to consider whether our faith is producing genuine love, meaningful relationships and spiritual growth in others. Looking at the difference between interaction and intimacy, we're reminded that following Jesus isn't simply about personal spiritual disciplines or attending church, but actively belonging and contributing to His family. Discover why spiritual maturity is reflected not only in what we receive from Jesus, but in how we make room for others to know Him and grow in their relationship with Him.

God’s Covenant Promise

What if the entire story of the Bible is ultimately about God’s desire to have a people of His own? In this message, Ps Bronnie Bonnell explores the biblical covenants, from Adam and Noah through Abraham and David, revealing God’s unfolding plan to restore His relationship with humanity. Through powerful Scripture and personal testimony, we’re reminded that God’s faithfulness remains constant, even in the midst of chaos, failure and uncertainty. Discover how every covenant ultimately points towards Jesus, whose sacrifice establishes a new covenant and invites us to receive His forgiveness, mercy and grace.

Raw & Better

What kind of church are we becoming? In this message, Ps Bron Bonnell unpacks two of The Chapel’s cultural values: Raw and Better. Through Galatians 6, Philippians 3 and Colossians 3, we’re challenged to live with courageous authenticity while refusing to settle for where we are today. Discover why following Jesus isn’t about appearing polished or pretending we have arrived, but honestly recognising where we are while continually pressing on to become more like Him.

Who Is On Your List?

Who has God placed in your life for you to intentionally encourage, strengthen and help grow? In the final message of Cross Connections, we look to the right of the cross and consider our responsibility to invest in others. We’re challenged to move beyond good intentions and identify the people God has entrusted to us, making discipleship a deliberate part of everyday life. Discover how ordinary conversations, encouragement and consistently showing up can help someone else take their next step towards Jesus.

You Cannot Do This Alone

What’s the difference between simply being in a crowd and truly being part of a family? In week three of Cross Connections, we look sideways at the cross to the people God has placed beside us. Through Scriptures including 2 Timothy 2:22 and Hebrews 3:13, we’re challenged to move beyond surface-level connection and build relationships where we are genuinely known, encouraged and strengthened. Discover why following Jesus was never meant to be done alone, and why real Christian community is essential to helping us remain faithful and grow together.

Who is growing because you are intentionally investing in them? In week two of Cross Connections, we explore the other side of discipleship: not only having someone ahead of us, but intentionally investing in someone coming up behind us. Through Hebrews 5 and Paul’s instruction to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2, we’re reminded that spiritual maturity isn’t measured simply by how much we receive, but by what flows through us into others. Discover why you don’t need to have everything figured out before you can disciple someone, and how helping others grow can become part of your own growth in Jesus.

What if the areas where we most need to grow are the ones we struggle to see in ourselves? In the first message of the Cross Connections series, we explore the difference between simply getting older and actually becoming spiritually mature. Through Hebrews 5, 1 Corinthians 3 and other Scriptures, we’re challenged to recognise the signs of immaturity and consider the relationships and voices shaping our lives. Discover why healthy connection, honest correction and keeping Jesus at the centre are essential if we want to keep growing into maturity.

What does godly fatherhood look like in the everyday moments of family life? In this special Father’s Day conversation, Mikey Barlow is joined by fathers and mothers from The Chapel Bendemeer to explore the influence men carry in their homes. Through honest stories and practical wisdom, they discuss being present, leading a family towards Jesus, navigating failure, having difficult conversations and modelling a faith that extends beyond Sunday. Be encouraged that godly fatherhood isn’t about getting everything right, but faithfully showing up, growing in Christ and pointing your family towards Him.

What happens when your life is moving forward, but your heart is still facing backwards? In this message, Ps Linnea Barlow explores the stories of Lot’s wife and the Israelites in the wilderness, showing how past pain, familiarity and attachment can shape the way we respond to where God is leading us now. We’re challenged to recognise what may be keeping us looking back, bring what is exposed to God, and move forward with open hands. When we trust the direction of our lives to Jesus, we can release what’s behind us and follow Him into what He has ahead.