The Pink Elephant

In this final episode of the podcast, Mel explores some statements that are made in the worship setting that we could maybe do without. 

Since it is the last episode, Mel also shares some reflections of her time as a podcaster. 

This last month, Josh and I had the pleasure of interviewing Marty Solomon again about his new book "The Gospel of Being Human" that he has co-authored with Reed Dent. The book is all about our understanding of what it means to be human, and how that also effects what we read in scripture. The book will be released in April 2026, so keep following Mel on socials so you can get your copy. 

Mel also has an announcement at the end of the episode - make sure you listen till the end.

In last months episode, Mel delivered a practical episode on reading the Bible, intended to enhance the positive experience associated with a devotional time. But of course, a devotional time is not only made up of reading the Bible. We can't forget prayer! In this episode, Mel discusses some practical tips to improve your prayer time. 

As a flow on from last month's episode about RENEWING THE MIND, Mel proposes some practical thoughts on how we can have a positive and affirming experience when reading the Bible. A great practical episode that will surely help you in your devotional life. 

Romans 12:2 tells us that we are to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. But how in the world do we do that? In this months episode, Mel explores this verse and provides some suggestions for how we can go about effectively renewing our minds. 

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Also, check out Mels website at www.meljsaward.com/resources from the 21st August 2025 to download a 5-day devotional to coincide with this topic. 

The Bible is full of the encouragement to endure. In this months episode, Mel explores the theme of endurance offering the factors that help us to endure through tough situations. 

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This months episode Mel interviews Rev Dr Tania Harris all about Hearing God. Tania is the Director of God Conversations, a ministry birthed out of her PHD where she examined the ways in which God speaks in the scriptures. 

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FYI - there will be no episode in June, while Mel and her family do some travelling. But tune in, in July for the next episode all about ENDURANCE!

In this final episode of this 3-part series on Worship, we hear from the Reverend Dr Melinda Cousins about the Psalms. Melinda studied the Psalms for her PHD in 2016, and has some great insights to share on the idea of pilgrimage. 

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Episode 2 of this 3 part series on Worship, discusses some aspects of worship that we don't always talk about. What does it really mean to worship? Is the songs we sing on a Sunday what God had in mind when He asked us to live a life of worship? In this months episode, Mel promises to delve a little deeper on these questions...

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We're back! To kick off this new season, we will spend a few episodes talking about Praise and Worship. Melinda Medvedsky, a Worship consultant to local churches, spent some time with Mel in this first episode, talking about Praise. 

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