This Week At Windsor

Merry Christmas! Our gift to you this year is our conversation with Steve Frost, Founder of Horizons Family Law Centre, who invites us on the Holy Spirit's journey to "take and be good news" for the world around us.  You'll learn why grace is porous, what a green flag is, and why we should never put Holy Spirit in the corner.  PLUS: Carols recap, Christmas "Would You Rather" and what could make Ardin join the Rockettes.
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Horizons Family Law Centre
go to: https://horizonsfamilylaw.org.au/ 

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Does God have grandchildren? In this episode a "Pastor's Kid" turned "Pastor" (special guest: Marcus Reid) shares his experience of God's transforming power and what it's like to be scooped out of the ministry fishbowl and into God's loving care.  This is a great conversation for anyone who has been raised in a Christian home and wondering about how to make faith their own.  Toward the end, Marcus and Jonathan share their thoughts on the general wellbeing of pastors and churches in the current ministry climate.  

PLUS: An update on Pastor Stephen, all things Christmas at WDBC, and whether Marcus will be justified by his faith in Manly.

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If you want to hear Marcus preach, check out his audio message here:

https://www.riverstonebaptist.org.au/church/audio-messages/speaker/1-marcus-reid 

What is God doing among us today?  Fresh off their "junket" to Padstow for a leadership intensive, Pastor Chris joins Jonathan and Ardin to unpack what it means to be Building a Discipling Culture ("BDC") here at WDBC.  We are asking what it looks like for WDBC to be transforming in the ways that God intended.  Press in as we break the glass on our faith and engage the "God of the present."  PLUS: "Breaking News" as our Associate Pastor Stephen Cole has been invited to candidate at Coffs Harbour Baptist Church for the lead pastor role.
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For more information on BDC ("putting the mission of God in the hands of ordinary people") go to: https://www.bdc.org.au/

Here is a book by Mike Breen with the same title, "Building A Discipling Culture"

If you have any questions about the Cole's (potential) transition, email [email protected]

Ardin invites us to skip down memory lane with local celebrity and librarian (yes, you read that right!) Sarah Frost of Norwest Christian College.  Tune in for some '90s nostalgia, some "shushing", and a whole lot of inspiration as Sarah takes us behind the creative process to discover the beauty of God's favour -- after burnout.

For access to Sarah's visual art, check out her website: sarahfrostart.com.au or on Instagram @sarahfrost_art
She can be reached via email here at [email protected] 

Back and better then ever, Jonathan returns for a rundown with Ardin on the Hoffmans trip to America. Who doesn't like a good sampling of culture comparison and holiday vignettes?  PLUS, announcements about future guests and Ardin's role in the WDBC Carols "extravaganza." 

For more information about...click on the links below

• Wheaton College --> https://www.wheaton.edu/ 
• Glacier National Park --> https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm 
• Disneyland --> https://disneyland.disney.go.com/ 
• How to protect yourself from a spiders --> https://www.homestolove.com.au/7-ways-to-spider-proof-your-house-and-garden-10714 

In their last episode before a brief hiatus, Ardin and Jonathan discuss the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.  Its an episode full of cultural observation, beauracracy, and farewells--some more permanent than others!  PLUS, Ardin deftly dodges Jonathan's not-so-subtle request for him to be a guest preacher.  Listen to find out why.

Be sure to email [email protected] to share your feedback about the podcast.

What if failure could be celebrated? Ardin and Jonathan are back with a BANG this week -- literally, with special guest Eddie Bang (English Pastor, Sydney Full Gospel Church) -- who talks about the life, times and traumas of giving our whole self to God.  In this episode, Eddie gets real with us about culture, mission, depression, and how Jesus meets us in all of that.  Enjoy the honest reflections of someone who has known the emptiness and abundance that follow a life surrendered in love to God.  PLUS: We learn which host took home some hardware from the Jamboree and which Toy Story character Ardin best resembles!

For more information about Pastor Eddie Bang and Sydney Full Gospel Church visit https://www.flm-sfgc.com.au/about 

Fresh out of the fishbowl of pastoral ministry, Ardin and Jonathan throw Phil Evans into the hot-seat to unpack his departure from HVBC. Listen as Phil guides us into the valley of decision to share what he learned about faithfulness, identity, leadership, and sitting in the presence of Jesus.  Check out what's on the horizon for Phil and his family, along with our family at WDBC (hint: it involves barn dances, dads, and Robert's Rules of Order)!
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For an extended interview with Phil Evans on the Ryan Ries LIVE show, titled "Kingdom Submission vs. Personal Ambition," check this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPA7fxaaIq4 

Yeehaw! Theresa Johnson scoots her boots into the studio to get us ready for the upcoming Jamboree on Satruday, 3 September, as Ardin and Jonathan try not to fawn too much over her lilting English accent.  Pastor Chris Cullen brings us back to reality as we recap Scomo's growing resume.  BONUS: Learn why not to ride the bus with Ardin. 

For Information about the Jamboree, including tickets, follow this link: https://wdbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1395707 

#ThisWeekAtWindsor Jonathan returns from the Gold Coast (and the dance floor) to join Ardin as we get to know Brad Ngorima, who is new to WDBC and was recently baptised.  Brad shares his journey to trust in Christ - from Zimbabwe to Australia - striking the resounding truth that simple faith is simply powerful.  The hosts also discuss upcoming social gatherings, including the Jamboree and Young Adult Ping Pong night.