The Chapel Bendemeer Podcast

We live in a world that constantly judges by appearances, status, success, and first impressions. But throughout Scripture, God reveals a very different perspective. In this message, we explore the danger of judging others by outward appearances and discover the freedom that comes when we see people the way God does. Through the stories of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and the early church, we are reminded that while people look at the outside, God looks at the heart. A challenging and encouraging message about grace, obedience, freedom from comparison, and learning to value what God values.

In this message from James 3, we explore the power of the tongue and the deeper issue it reveals. Just as water determines the quality of coffee, our words reveal the condition of our hearts. Through the imagery of springs, bitter water, Naomi's story, and the cross of Christ, we discover that behaviour modification is not enough. God is not merely interested in changing our speech but transforming the source from which it flows. A practical and hope-filled message about grace, heart transformation, and bringing our deepest struggles to Jesus.

In this special Mother’s Day message, Ps Linnea reflects on the extraordinary calling of motherhood through the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Whether you are raising children, longing to become a mother, nurturing others spiritually, or walking through seasons of waiting and grief, this message is a reminder that you are seen, favoured, and deeply loved by God. Discover how God's favour is greater than fear, why motherhood is ministry rather than an interruption, and how His presence equips women to trust Him through every challenge, sacrifice, and season of life.

In this episode, we explore the subtle ways pride can take hold in our lives, often hiding behind our need to be right, recognised, or in control. Through Philippians 2, Ezekiel 36, and the words of Jesus, we discover that humility is not something we achieve through willpower, but something God produces in us as He softens our hearts and teaches us to live with open hands. A practical and personal reflection on surrender, pride, and learning to trust God with our reputation, recognition, and outcomes.

Don’t Despise Small Beginnings

In a world that celebrates the big, the loud, and the impressive, God often works in ways that go unnoticed. This message explores the power of small, faithful obedience and challenges the idea that impact only comes through visible success.

Looking through Zechariah, Ezra, and Nehemiah, we see how God rebuilt His people step by step—restoring worship, re-establishing His Word, and rebuilding structure. None of it looked impressive in the moment, but all of it was Spirit-led.

From builders holding swords while working, to a nameless man simply carrying a jar of water, this message highlights how ordinary moments can carry eternal significance.

If you’ve felt like you’re not doing enough, or that your progress is slow, this is a reminder that God is at work in what’s already in your hands.

Be encouraged. Stay faithful. And don’t despise the day of small things.

The Great Reversal | Easter & the Turning Point of Humanity

Easter is not just a resurrection story. It is a complete reversal of everything that went wrong.

In this message, Travis Gollan reframes Easter as the defining turning point in human history. Not a repair job, but a total rewrite of the story that began in Genesis. 

By drawing a deliberate parallel between two gardens, two conversations, and two defining moments, this teaching reveals how what was broken in the beginning is fully overturned through Jesus.

You will uncover:

• The connection between Genesis 3 and John 20, and why it matters
• How subtle lies, not obvious rebellion, led to humanity’s fall
• Why the resurrection is not just victory over death, but the beginning of a new humanity
• The difference between living in shame and living in resurrection identity
• How many believers still live in “Genesis 3” thinking despite believing in Easter

This message challenges a familiar understanding of Easter and exposes the gap between believing the resurrection and actually living in its reality.

The core idea is direct:
God is not patching your life. He has already rewritten it.

The question is not whether Jesus rose from the dead.
The question is where you are living from.

Genesis 3… or John 20.

Fasting | Making Space for God & Positioning for Breakthrough

What if fasting isn’t about deprivation, but alignment?

In this message, Travis Gollan unpacks the true purpose of fasting, not as a religious exercise, but as a deliberate way to quiet the flesh and amplify the voice of the Spirit. 

Drawing from key moments across the Bible, this teaching explores how fasting has consistently been connected to breakthrough, clarity, protection, and encounter with God.

You will gain a clear understanding of:

• The three primary types of fasting seen in Scripture: absolute, complete, and partial
• Why fasting exposes what is driving your life, appetite or obedience
• How figures like Moses, Esther, Ezra, and Daniel used fasting in critical moments
• The spiritual dimension behind delay, and why persistence matters
• How fasting reorders your life so that God, not desire, is in control

This message reframes fasting from something to endure into something to engage with. It challenges you to move beyond routine and into intentional pursuit, attaching faith and expectation to what you are believing God for.

The central idea is simple but demanding:
Fasting is not about going without. It is about drawing near.

If you are in a season where you need breakthrough, direction, or a fresh encounter with God, this message provides both theological grounding and practical clarity on how to position yourself for it.

Why do we keep ending up in the same patterns, even when we genuinely want to change?

In this message, Sarah Gollan unpacks the reality of spiritual strongholds. Those repetitive cycles, toxic habits, and negative thought patterns that leave you feeling stuck, frustrated, and powerless to move forward.

Drawing from Bible passages like 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 and Romans 8, this teaching explores how strongholds are formed in the mind and how they can be dismantled through spiritual authority, truth, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

You will learn:

• What a stronghold actually is and how it develops
• How thoughts shape belief systems and behaviours
• Why not every thought you have is from you
• How to identify lies that have been influencing your life
• Practical steps to break cycles and walk in freedom

This is a direct and practical message for anyone who feels trapped in patterns they cannot seem to break. Whether it is mindset, habits, relationships, or internal struggles, there is a pathway to freedom.

The key themes are simple but confronting:
Mind your mind.
Mind your mouth.
Live with the mind of the Spirit.

Freedom starts by confronting what you have been agreeing with.

On A Roof With Broken Passion - Ps. Linnea Barlow - 2026

What Are You Doing? | Ps. Travis Gollan
At the start of a new year, Ps. Travis Gollan invites us to pause and honestly reflect on our lives through four powerful questions from Scripture: what are you doing, what do you need to stop, what do you need to start, and what are you praying for? A practical and confronting message calling us to realign our priorities, obedience, and prayers with God’s purposes.