Bert van Bergen was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 1944 at the tail end of the second world war. After migrating to Australia, was raised in a catholic family with a catholic education but was agnostic until he met some Christians that changed his life.

Bert joins Wilderness Conversations to share his story of business ventures, his spiritual journey from Catholicism to becoming a Christadelphian, and the impact of family tragedies on his faith and outlook on life. Bert reflects on the gift of the gospel that he holds so dear. Bert is a member of the Golden Grove Christadelphian church or ecclesia in Adelaide, Australia.

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Mark Gartside was born in 1973, was raised in a family that was not Christian, he met a Christadelphian when he was 17 and he was baptised two years later. Mark is now married and attends the Launceston Christadelphian church or ecclesia.

Mark joins Wilderness Conversations to share his story, his challenging childhood experiences and journey toward finding faith, including his time with a foster Baptist family and eventual connection with the Christadelphian community. He shares his spiritual journey, including a period of reflection and eventual return to his faith, which was influenced by his experiences and interactions with others. Mark has a strong message concerning the importance of prayer, meditation, and open communication with fellow believers, while also reflecting on the role of divine providence in his life and the value of ecclesial relationships.

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David Mansfield was born in Sydney, grew up attending the Christadelphian Church or Ecclesia at Campsie, was baptised at the Campsie and is still a member of Campsie over 50 years on.

David joins Wilderness Conversations to share his wilderness journey.

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David Bailey was born in Napier New Zealand in1953 and was baptised in Wellington 20 years later. He lives in Christchurch and is a member of the Christchurch North Christadelphian Church or ecclesia.

Christadelphian Video has recently published series of talks given by David entitled

Building Our Relationship with God.

The talks are based on a book written by David entitled: Talking with God

The cover says: This book takes an honest look at the problems we have with prayer. It provides biblical answers to those problems and how we can develop a genuine relationship with a God we cannot see.

The book is designed to help you build your relationship with God.

You can find more details on the website: https://wilderness-voice.org

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A Christadelphian Bible School is held three times a year at Rathmines, a town in New South Wales located north of Sydney and south of Newcastle. Over the course of a week, Christadelphians from across Australia and around the world come together in friendship and fellowship, united by the word of God.

Throughout the week, a selection of speakers presents studies designed to inspire and strengthen believers as they journey toward the Kingdom of God. Evening activities typically include a mission night, a song and praise evening, and a children’s play night.

At the recent April Bibleschool, we hosted two panel discussions under the theme “Conversations in the Wilderness.” The first of these focused on the topic of discipleship.

https://www.rathminesbibleschool.com

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A Christadelphian Bible School is held three times a year at Rathmines, a town in New South Wales located north of Sydney and south of Newcastle. Over the course of a week, Christadelphians from across Australia and around the world come together in friendship and fellowship, united by the word of God.

Throughout the week, a selection of speakers presents studies designed to inspire and strengthen believers as they journey toward the Kingdom of God. Evening activities typically include a mission night, a song and praise evening, and a children’s play night.

At the recent April Bibleschool, we hosted two panel discussions under the theme “Conversations in the Wilderness.” The first of these focused on the topic of parenting.

https://www.rathminesbibleschool.com

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Now also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildernessconversations

Dave Jennings lives in Los Angeles, USA and is a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Simi Hills.

Dave is currently the editor of The Christadelphian Tidings – a Christadelphian Magazine and online publication.

He joins Wilderness Conversations to discuss the current work of the publication and the exciting new opportunities that are being developed for the furtherance of the gospel message.

The Christadelphian Tidings:  www.tidings.org

EcclesiaSafe: www.tidings.ecclesiasafe.org

The High Calling: www.thehighcalling.net

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Gary Steel attends the Riverwood church or ecclesia in Sydney and has recently published a 4 talk series on Christadelphian Video entitled:

How The Bible Can Help With Mental Health

Gary discusses his background as a believer and along with his graduate diploma in counselling he has been involved in professional development programs over many years. This interest in personal development and mental health is viewed through a scriptural lens with a view to helping people think about God and the Lord Jesus Christ in their lives.

In this conversation we discuss mental health and the Bible and explore the potential of the Bible to improve mental well-being, the concept of humility, and the distinction between poor mental health and mental illness.

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Ron Hicks was born in Adelaide, was baptised in Adelaide in August 1953 and now lives in Adelaide but has been many places in the meantime. Ron was a member of the Washington DC Christadelphian Church or ecclesia for over 50 years whilst employed by the International Monetary Fund and now back in Adelaide he attends the Happy Valley ecclesia.

Ron joins Wilderness Conversations to share his Journey of Faith.

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Art Courtonel lives – in his own words “in the quiet village of Burbage with his lovely wife Trasey-anna and his Son Asa-Caleb” and is a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Rugby. Rugby is a town 140 kms north west of London, 50 kms short of Birmingham.

In July 2012 he established ChristadelphianVideo.org and this has now become his permanent pastime. ChristadelphianVideo.org reaches thousands of viewers and listeners from many denominations and continues to increase its exposure on the various media platforms. Art joins Wilderness Conversations to discuss this exciting project.

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Now also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildernessconversations

Main site…  https://cdvideo.org/

If anyone would like to be involved with the work of Christadelphainvideo.org please get in touch at [email protected] we have many roles to suit various capabilities, from Graphic design to simply responding to questions on our YouTube channel.