Commending & Contending https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com A podcast of The Gospel Coalition Australia about how we are commending and contending for the gospel in our daily lives. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-au Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic The Gospel Coalition The Gospel Coalition No false https://feed.podbean.com/commendingandcontending/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17010770/Screenshot_2023-11-30_at_102357_am_x45ypb.png Commending & Contending https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com 144 144 All Things to All People, To Win Some, with Laura Wolfenden All Things to All People, To Win Some, with Laura Wolfenden https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/all-things-to-all-people-to-win-some-with-laura-wolfenden/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/all-things-to-all-people-to-win-some-with-laura-wolfenden/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/db028c85-d41d-3ce6-921b-1eae7ce1df94 The Doubling Vision calls on us to pray and work towards bringing Christ clothed in his gospel to all kinds of people. There is a particular commitment to seek out those who are under-reached, under-represented in our existing congregations and equally in need of the life giving news of Jesus.

Laura Wolfenden joins us in this episode to talk through the reasons why this might matter to us and the implications it might have for our churches and ministries, and also for how we might partner together.

]]> The Doubling Vision calls on us to pray and work towards bringing Christ clothed in his gospel to all kinds of people. There is a particular commitment to seek out those who are under-reached, under-represented in our existing congregations and equally in need of the life giving news of Jesus.

Laura Wolfenden joins us in this episode to talk through the reasons why this might matter to us and the implications it might have for our churches and ministries, and also for how we might partner together.

]]> How can we be all things to all people, across all the diversity of Australian society? The Gospel Coalition false No 1593 4 64 full The Five Percent Measure of the Doubling Vision, with Jo Gibbs The Five Percent Measure of the Doubling Vision, with Jo Gibbs https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-five-percent-measure-of-the-doubling-vision-with-jo-gibbs/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-five-percent-measure-of-the-doubling-vision-with-jo-gibbs/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/4819b268-eaf4-338e-a1b3-49ebfba446b7 When we talk about a movement of Christians and churches and ministries praying and working towards doubling the number of disciples, we intend to measure that with a target of five percent growth.

For some of us a concrete target like this gets us motivated and engaged. For others, the whole idea of counting and measuring feels wrong. In our conversation with Jo Gibbs we get to unpack some of why a five percent target might be helpful, and how we can frame it around our deep desire to see people we care about joined to Jesus forever.

Episode 61 was all about the Story and Opportunity of the Doubling vision

Episode 62 drew us into the Power of the Preamble

]]> When we talk about a movement of Christians and churches and ministries praying and working towards doubling the number of disciples, we intend to measure that with a target of five percent growth.

For some of us a concrete target like this gets us motivated and engaged. For others, the whole idea of counting and measuring feels wrong. In our conversation with Jo Gibbs we get to unpack some of why a five percent target might be helpful, and how we can frame it around our deep desire to see people we care about joined to Jesus forever.

Episode 61 was all about the Story and Opportunity of the Doubling vision

Episode 62 drew us into the Power of the Preamble

]]> The Doubling Vision sets a measurable target, so we need to talk about how it works and why it helps. The Gospel Coalition false No 1424 4 63 full The Power of a Preamble, with Anne Eckermann The Power of a Preamble, with Anne Eckermann https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-a-preamble-with-anne-eckermann/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-a-preamble-with-anne-eckermann/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e7947917-21b7-3862-ac66-f10f57ef292c Before we jump into the action - the call to pray an d work towards doubling - we would be wise to take a breath and pause over the preamble to the statement.

 

We are joined in this episode by Board of Directors member, Anne Eckermann, who will help us pay attention to the anchoring truths expressed by the preamble. Here is that preamble:

We acknowledge God works out all things according to the counsel of his will and in his mercy saves his people through the faithful preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

 

Go back and listen to the previous episode introducing the Doubling Vision.

 

Read the article at our website all about it. 

]]> Before we jump into the action - the call to pray an d work towards doubling - we would be wise to take a breath and pause over the preamble to the statement.

 

We are joined in this episode by Board of Directors member, Anne Eckermann, who will help us pay attention to the anchoring truths expressed by the preamble. Here is that preamble:

We acknowledge God works out all things according to the counsel of his will and in his mercy saves his people through the faithful preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

 

Go back and listen to the previous episode introducing the Doubling Vision.

 

Read the article at our website all about it. 

]]> Crucial resources for pursuing the doubling vision are laid out in its preamble. All we need to do is slow down and discover the power of the preamble. The Gospel Coalition false No 1309 4 62 full The Doubling Vision: a story and an opportunity, with Bill Salier The Doubling Vision: a story and an opportunity, with Bill Salier https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-doubling-vision-a-story-and-an-opportunity-with-bill-salier/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-doubling-vision-a-story-and-an-opportunity-with-bill-salier/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/a6b1d9be-b83f-34b1-85db-e9dafeb5026d We return for the new year, in the wake of some exciting developments at The Gospel Coalition Australia and among Australian Christian leaders.

In TGCA we have established a Board of Directors to enact our vision and mission, with new directors joining some of the existing Council members. In this episode we are joined by Bill Salier, the Chair of TGCA and also chair of the the Board of Directors.

We also had the Doubling Vision statement developed and published. We chat with Bill about how this Doubling Vision came about and what might be possible if we pray and work together toward this goal, across Australia.

 

Visit our website for the paper from Andrew Heard presented at the Leader's Summit.

Read Rory Shiner's article about this Prayer for Australia, for a Doubling of ministries.

 

]]> We return for the new year, in the wake of some exciting developments at The Gospel Coalition Australia and among Australian Christian leaders.

In TGCA we have established a Board of Directors to enact our vision and mission, with new directors joining some of the existing Council members. In this episode we are joined by Bill Salier, the Chair of TGCA and also chair of the the Board of Directors.

We also had the Doubling Vision statement developed and published. We chat with Bill about how this Doubling Vision came about and what might be possible if we pray and work together toward this goal, across Australia.

 

Visit our website for the paper from Andrew Heard presented at the Leader's Summit.

Read Rory Shiner's article about this Prayer for Australia, for a Doubling of ministries.

 

]]> Through prayer and connection we long to see a doubling of disciples in churches and ministries across Australia. Join Bill Salier, chair of TGCA, and host, Jonathan Holt, as they start a series of episodes talking through the implications of this collective vision. The Gospel Coalition false No 1211 4 61 full Gospel Ministry: Effective Evangelism Gospel Ministry: Effective Evangelism https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gospel-ministry-effective-evangelism/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gospel-ministry-effective-evangelism/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/8760b7af-41cd-3529-b51b-6b7a6c0865b8 This is part two of our series looking at The Gospel Coalition Australia foundation documents - particularly when we ask ourselves the question: what is gospel ministry in Australia?

In this episode we consider the importance of effective evangelism in our ministry. We hear from past guests on this topic, including:

Richard Chin (episode 40)

David Shaw (episode 53)

Jess Fields (episode 56)

Helen Bell (episode 23)

Tori Walker (episode 15)

And here's part one of the series: Weekly Gatherings

]]> This is part two of our series looking at The Gospel Coalition Australia foundation documents - particularly when we ask ourselves the question: what is gospel ministry in Australia?

In this episode we consider the importance of effective evangelism in our ministry. We hear from past guests on this topic, including:

Richard Chin (episode 40)

David Shaw (episode 53)

Jess Fields (episode 56)

Helen Bell (episode 23)

Tori Walker (episode 15)

And here's part one of the series: Weekly Gatherings

]]> Gospel ministry includes effective evangelism. It’s obvious to say, but why is it so important and where can we start? The Gospel Coalition false No 1092 3 60 full Film Making and the Gospel of Jesus, Josh Allan on Commending Jesus when making a movie Film Making and the Gospel of Jesus, Josh Allan on Commending Jesus when making a movie https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/film-making-and-the-gospel-of-jesus-josh-allen-on-commending-jesus-when-making-a-movie/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/film-making-and-the-gospel-of-jesus-josh-allen-on-commending-jesus-when-making-a-movie/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6324b724-0bbf-300b-828a-72903f91edb0 Josh Allan joins us in the episode of Commending and Contending to talk about film making, and especially a project he's working on right now. We talk about the collaborative nature of the work of making a movie and how artists can balance the art and the message of a movie.

 

You can find out more about Josh's project at: faithdoubtfilm.com.au

]]> Josh Allan joins us in the episode of Commending and Contending to talk about film making, and especially a project he's working on right now. We talk about the collaborative nature of the work of making a movie and how artists can balance the art and the message of a movie.

 

You can find out more about Josh's project at: faithdoubtfilm.com.au

]]> We are joined by Australian film-maker, Josh Allen to talk about commending the good news of Jesus through the camera lens. The Gospel Coalition false No 1201 3 59 full The Gospel and Retirement: how one TGCA Council member is using his retirement to serve The Gospel and Retirement: how one TGCA Council member is using his retirement to serve https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-and-retirement-how-one-tgca-council-member-is-using-his-retirement-to-serve/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-and-retirement-how-one-tgca-council-member-is-using-his-retirement-to-serve/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6b82b1c4-24c3-30ee-a73a-c3791aa08bec We are joined in this episode by Murray Lean, a long serving TGCA Council member, who is also active in his local TGCA Network in South East Queensland. Murray shares with us how he has sought to serve the people of God in his retirement.

We also tap into Murray's wisdom and experience to hear about some places he has ministered and his thoughts on mentoring younger pastors.

An article from Murray, from a few years ago:

Pastoral Ministry and the Call to Die 

]]> We are joined in this episode by Murray Lean, a long serving TGCA Council member, who is also active in his local TGCA Network in South East Queensland. Murray shares with us how he has sought to serve the people of God in his retirement.

We also tap into Murray's wisdom and experience to hear about some places he has ministered and his thoughts on mentoring younger pastors.

An article from Murray, from a few years ago:

Pastoral Ministry and the Call to Die 

]]> Murray Lean, long time TGCA Council member and Pastor joins us to talk retirement, the South East Queensland TGCA Network and mentoring young pastors. The Gospel Coalition false No 1280 3 58 full How Churches Serve and Reach Everyday People, with Andrew Beddoe How Churches Serve and Reach Everyday People, with Andrew Beddoe https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-churches-serve-and-reach-everyday-people-with-andrew-beddoe/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-churches-serve-and-reach-everyday-people-with-andrew-beddoe/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6588e0b3-60ed-3f49-a7b0-0b24daec79fa When we compare the demographic of the local area with who is with us at church, we might discover that Everyday People are under represented amongst God's people. Andrew Beddoe, who works at the Vocational Bible College, joins us for thsi chat about why it might be that we see the discrepancy and how we might respond to it.

Vocational Bible College

Addressing the 'Everyday People' Leadership Gap

]]> When we compare the demographic of the local area with who is with us at church, we might discover that Everyday People are under represented amongst God's people. Andrew Beddoe, who works at the Vocational Bible College, joins us for thsi chat about why it might be that we see the discrepancy and how we might respond to it.

Vocational Bible College

Addressing the 'Everyday People' Leadership Gap

]]> Andrew Beddoe joins us to explore how Everyday People might be better served to find Jesus and grow as disciples - and how professionals in our church might learn together with them. The Gospel Coalition false No 1214 3 57 full Christian Education in Schools: the Canberra experience of sharing Jesus in public schools Christian Education in Schools: the Canberra experience of sharing Jesus in public schools https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/christian-education-in-schools-the-canberra-experience-of-sharing-jesus-in-public-schools/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/christian-education-in-schools-the-canberra-experience-of-sharing-jesus-in-public-schools/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c70e10ca-543a-3f8e-9f0b-783c331d03f7 In this episode we are joined by Jess Fields who works for the main Religious Education provider in the city of Canberra. Jess shares the joys and challenges of bringing the good news of Jesus to students in ACT public schools.

]]> In this episode we are joined by Jess Fields who works for the main Religious Education provider in the city of Canberra. Jess shares the joys and challenges of bringing the good news of Jesus to students in ACT public schools.

]]> The gospel of Jesus is shared in Canberra public schools primarily through the work of Christian Education in Schools. Jess Fields shares how it works and why it matter so much. The Gospel Coalition false No 1014 3 56 full Mission and Melody, Joseph Hewitt joins me to talk about resources on the website Mission and Melody, Joseph Hewitt joins me to talk about resources on the website https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mission-and-melody-joseph-hewitt-joins-me-to-talk-about-resources-on-the-website/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mission-and-melody-joseph-hewitt-joins-me-to-talk-about-resources-on-the-website/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/ae1ee202-eb12-3446-a60e-daaaa6f0dc2a The Gospel Coalition Australia Website has plenty of great articles, but it has other resources too. Joseph Hewitt serves as the Reviews Editor for TGCA and brings to our conversation a recent book review by Mikey Lynch. I have an episode of one of our new podcasts, TGCA Music, to talk about.

A Chronicle of Melbourne Revivalism seeking principles for today

You can email: joseph.hewitt@thegospelcoalition.org.au

King of Grace by Tenielle Neda on TGCA Music podcast

]]> The Gospel Coalition Australia Website has plenty of great articles, but it has other resources too. Joseph Hewitt serves as the Reviews Editor for TGCA and brings to our conversation a recent book review by Mikey Lynch. I have an episode of one of our new podcasts, TGCA Music, to talk about.

A Chronicle of Melbourne Revivalism seeking principles for today

You can email: joseph.hewitt@thegospelcoalition.org.au

King of Grace by Tenielle Neda on TGCA Music podcast

]]> A story of revival and a song about grace. Joseph Hewitt, TGCA Reviews Editor, joins us in this episode to highlight some resources from the TGCA website. The Gospel Coalition false No 1066 3 55 full The work of the Holy Spirit and my own agency, with Candice Bergamin The work of the Holy Spirit and my own agency, with Candice Bergamin https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-and-my-own-agency-with-candice-bergamin/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-and-my-own-agency-with-candice-bergamin/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/a0fa09f7-f775-38b9-96ae-090c8f9e33ed You've probably wondered about how God's Holy Spirit at work in you fits together with how much you are doing, you own agency, as you grow and change.

We rest in Jesus' promise that the Spirit is present and active to cause us to grow and bear fruit, and yet we also know that we are to work out our own salvation.

How should we think about all of this? Candice Bergamin joins us to talk about her post-graduate study and what she's learning about this topic.

]]> You've probably wondered about how God's Holy Spirit at work in you fits together with how much you are doing, you own agency, as you grow and change.

We rest in Jesus' promise that the Spirit is present and active to cause us to grow and bear fruit, and yet we also know that we are to work out our own salvation.

How should we think about all of this? Candice Bergamin joins us to talk about her post-graduate study and what she's learning about this topic.

]]> The Holy Spirit is at work in you, and you are at work on yourself. How do we make sense of our own agency and the presence of God in us? The Gospel Coalition false No 1355 3 54 full What Peter's first letter teaches us about commending Jesus, with David Shaw What Peter's first letter teaches us about commending Jesus, with David Shaw https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/what-peters-first-letter-teaches-us-about-commending-jesus-with-david-shaw/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/what-peters-first-letter-teaches-us-about-commending-jesus-with-david-shaw/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/8e83db8a-846d-3c07-bb78-94b52d696543 It's kind of obvious to say, but the apostles had a pretty good handle on what it takes for disciples to commend the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. David Shaw joins us in this episode to focus our attention on Peter's first letter and the themes we find there.

Peter's teaching is wonderfully helpful in shaping how we understand who we are, and what it might look like to live out our calling, and be a blessing.

Here are some of David's articles from the website:

God's elect, resident aliens in Babylon

Bless, for to this you were called

]]> It's kind of obvious to say, but the apostles had a pretty good handle on what it takes for disciples to commend the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. David Shaw joins us in this episode to focus our attention on Peter's first letter and the themes we find there.

Peter's teaching is wonderfully helpful in shaping how we understand who we are, and what it might look like to live out our calling, and be a blessing.

Here are some of David's articles from the website:

God's elect, resident aliens in Babylon

Bless, for to this you were called

]]> What might it look like to bless those who curse us? Peter’s first letter has a lot to say about this, and David Shaw joins us to explore these important themes. The Gospel Coalition false No 1305 3 53 full Reading the Old Testament with confidence, with Gary Millar Reading the Old Testament with confidence, with Gary Millar https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/reading-the-old-testament-with-confidence-with-gary-millar/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/reading-the-old-testament-with-confidence-with-gary-millar/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:09:19 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/7b8995ec-6ae0-347c-8e93-5dd0a1f2a63d When we open our Bibles to read them for ourselves, we can can feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to make sense of the Old Testament. Gary Millar returns in this episode to help us grow in confidence, to read and explore all that God has for us in his word.

Find out more about the Online Workshop on Preaching Prep

Take a look at the TGC commentaries that Gary mentions

]]> When we open our Bibles to read them for ourselves, we can can feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to make sense of the Old Testament. Gary Millar returns in this episode to help us grow in confidence, to read and explore all that God has for us in his word.

Find out more about the Online Workshop on Preaching Prep

Take a look at the TGC commentaries that Gary mentions

]]> Gary Millar points us in the right direction for how to grow in confidence in our own personal reading from the Old Testament. The Gospel Coalition false No 1357 3 52 full Survey Results: The Future of the Gospel in Australia Survey Results: The Future of the Gospel in Australia https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/survey-results-the-future-of-the-gospel-in-australia/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/survey-results-the-future-of-the-gospel-in-australia/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:50:39 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/714fd046-1549-31ce-9e01-3b0c767732a6 In this episode we are joined by Tamara Robson, who worked through all the responses from the recent survey TGCA conducted in connection with the Leader's Mini-Summit.

The goal of this smaller summit was to gather leaders from like-minded ministries all across the eco-system and from all over Australia. We were gathering to consider how we might collaborate together to achieve things for the glory of God.

In preparation for the leaders getting together TGCA invited all those leaders and anyone connected through the website to our regular email updates to share their thoughts.

Tamara and I were keen to share the key themes that came out of the responses we received.

]]> In this episode we are joined by Tamara Robson, who worked through all the responses from the recent survey TGCA conducted in connection with the Leader's Mini-Summit.

The goal of this smaller summit was to gather leaders from like-minded ministries all across the eco-system and from all over Australia. We were gathering to consider how we might collaborate together to achieve things for the glory of God.

In preparation for the leaders getting together TGCA invited all those leaders and anyone connected through the website to our regular email updates to share their thoughts.

Tamara and I were keen to share the key themes that came out of the responses we received.

]]> The TGCA Survey gives a window into what readers would love to see for the future of the gospel in Australia. Join Tamara and I as we talk through the survey. The Gospel Coalition false No 1293 3 51 full Gospel Ministry means Weekly Gatherings Gospel Ministry means Weekly Gatherings https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gospel-ministry-means-weekly-gatherings/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gospel-ministry-means-weekly-gatherings/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/fb42d8cb-5d0c-3e87-9d36-a5e4711fa35e The Gospel Coalition Australia has written a Theological Vision for Ministry. Part 5 of this Foundation Document asks the question: What is Gospel-Centred Ministry in Australia?

The very first answer is: Weekly Gatherings of God's People.

For most Christians this means a Sunday Church service - but why do we believe this is so important? What is our theological grounding for committing to this? I invited a few of of my guests from the first half of this year to speak to this topic.

]]> The Gospel Coalition Australia has written a Theological Vision for Ministry. Part 5 of this Foundation Document asks the question: What is Gospel-Centred Ministry in Australia?

The very first answer is: Weekly Gatherings of God's People.

For most Christians this means a Sunday Church service - but why do we believe this is so important? What is our theological grounding for committing to this? I invited a few of of my guests from the first half of this year to speak to this topic.

]]> Meeting together as the people of God is a high priority for us in our Gospel-Centred Ministry. We dig into why this is and how we can come to church with the right attitude and a heart for serving. The Gospel Coalition false No 951 3 50 full Introducing our first TGCA Online Workshop, with Sarah Kuswadi Introducing our first TGCA Online Workshop, with Sarah Kuswadi https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/introducing-our-first-tgca-online-workshop-with-sarah-kuswadi/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/introducing-our-first-tgca-online-workshop-with-sarah-kuswadi/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:55:12 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c291203c-4ea2-32c4-9f3e-fe80819acf0f We are joined this episode by the Chief Operating Office of TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi, who chats with us about her own experience of joining online training offered by the U.S. TGC. We also talk about the very first TGCA Online Workship, all about preparation for preaching.

Online Workshop: Preaching Prep

Support the work of TGCA

]]> We are joined this episode by the Chief Operating Office of TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi, who chats with us about her own experience of joining online training offered by the U.S. TGC. We also talk about the very first TGCA Online Workship, all about preparation for preaching.

Online Workshop: Preaching Prep

Support the work of TGCA

]]> Introducing a great new resource from us at TGCA: our Online Workshop - with the first one to running being all about preparing well to preach. The Gospel Coalition false No 750 3 49 full Politics and the Gospel, with Dan Anderson Politics and the Gospel, with Dan Anderson https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/politics-and-the-gospel-with-dan-anderson/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/politics-and-the-gospel-with-dan-anderson/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/fd48e169-a743-3608-b954-e7e0480fc4c4 Dan Anderson, from the Lachlan Macquarie Institute, joins us on this episode to wade into the complex waters of our shared political life. How might the good news of Jesus enable us to engage with other Christians who have a different view on politics to us? And how could Christians be involved in politics in a way that commends the gospel?

 

Find out more about the Lachlan Macquarie Institute

]]> Dan Anderson, from the Lachlan Macquarie Institute, joins us on this episode to wade into the complex waters of our shared political life. How might the good news of Jesus enable us to engage with other Christians who have a different view on politics to us? And how could Christians be involved in politics in a way that commends the gospel?

 

Find out more about the Lachlan Macquarie Institute

]]> Can politics and faith mix? Dan Anderson talks us through how he sees the gospel of Jesus shaping our engagement with political life. The Gospel Coalition false No 1449 3 48 full Local Church Ministry Over The Long Haul Local Church Ministry Over The Long Haul https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/local-church-ministry-over-the-long-haul/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/local-church-ministry-over-the-long-haul/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/1287550d-f98d-3170-9161-64c4a3941837 God saves people into local churches, where we shape one another, especially over the long haul, through the ups and downs of life. Rick Maude has been doing exactly this in the one spot for many years.

Rick chats with us about the challenges of recruiting people, and the joys of centering the gospel in relationships and ministry.

]]> God saves people into local churches, where we shape one another, especially over the long haul, through the ups and downs of life. Rick Maude has been doing exactly this in the one spot for many years.

Rick chats with us about the challenges of recruiting people, and the joys of centering the gospel in relationships and ministry.

]]> The gospel draws together all kinds of people, who, over the long haul, become the means by which God shapes and sharpens each of us. The Gospel Coalition false No 1155 3 47 full Gifted for Admin, with Sam Jensen Gifted for Admin, with Sam Jensen https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gifted-for-admin-with-sam-jensen/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/gifted-for-admin-with-sam-jensen/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6beeaf50-7192-34e2-abe1-c0d4cabb4907 Comms? Socials? Ops? what are these things and how do they happen in churches. In the background of every ministry there are administration actions that keep them going.

Communications: getting the word out. Social media: reaching people where they are. Operations: making sure the logistics all work and don't get in the way.

Sam Jensen, founder of Virtual Church Assist chats with us in this episode about how these admin tasks fit into church life.

We also get onto what makes a gospel-hearted admin person tick and how to care for our admin people and support them in their vital work.

Virtual Church Assist

Ministry Support Summit

]]> Comms? Socials? Ops? what are these things and how do they happen in churches. In the background of every ministry there are administration actions that keep them going.

Communications: getting the word out. Social media: reaching people where they are. Operations: making sure the logistics all work and don't get in the way.

Sam Jensen, founder of Virtual Church Assist chats with us in this episode about how these admin tasks fit into church life.

We also get onto what makes a gospel-hearted admin person tick and how to care for our admin people and support them in their vital work.

Virtual Church Assist

Ministry Support Summit

]]> Admin work might be frustrating for many of us, but for those exercising their gift in it, it is a blessing for the whole church. The Gospel Coalition false No 1072 3 46 full Something Old; Something New, with website editor Mikey Lynch Something Old; Something New, with website editor Mikey Lynch https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/something-old-something-new-with-website-editor-mikey-lynch/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/something-old-something-new-with-website-editor-mikey-lynch/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c2537238-ab42-3fce-942e-864ae26733b9 We're joined by TGCA website editor Mikey Lynch, who brings a couple of new pieces from our website, while I pull out something old, but still very much worth reading. There's so many excellent articles at the website to explore. You can subscribe to our email to update on new articles and follow us on social platforms to get the 'throwback Thursday' recommendations.

Engaging with Western Post-Christian Inquierers Today, by Kamal Weerakoon

A Journey into the Postmodern Hinterland, by Michael Jensen

8 Ways to Become More Humble, by Jane Tooher

]]> We're joined by TGCA website editor Mikey Lynch, who brings a couple of new pieces from our website, while I pull out something old, but still very much worth reading. There's so many excellent articles at the website to explore. You can subscribe to our email to update on new articles and follow us on social platforms to get the 'throwback Thursday' recommendations.

Engaging with Western Post-Christian Inquierers Today, by Kamal Weerakoon

A Journey into the Postmodern Hinterland, by Michael Jensen

8 Ways to Become More Humble, by Jane Tooher

]]> We’re joined by TGCA website editor Mikey Lynch, who brings a couple of new pieces from our website, while I pull out something old, but still very much worth reading. The Gospel Coalition false No 1219 3 45 full Church Leadership That Commends The Gospel, with Murray Capill Church Leadership That Commends The Gospel, with Murray Capill https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/church-leadership-that-commends-the-gospel-with-murray-capill/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/church-leadership-that-commends-the-gospel-with-murray-capill/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/4b594fb8-496e-376a-bcf9-f91903c259dd Award-winning author, and TGCA Council Member, Murray Capill returns to the podcast to talk about his recent book about gospel clarity and church leadership. How does a church leadership team commend and contend for the gospel of Jesus, and not just manage finances and repairs? Murray calls church leadership teams to give proper attention to a gospel vision for a healthy church.

]]> Award-winning author, and TGCA Council Member, Murray Capill returns to the podcast to talk about his recent book about gospel clarity and church leadership. How does a church leadership team commend and contend for the gospel of Jesus, and not just manage finances and repairs? Murray calls church leadership teams to give proper attention to a gospel vision for a healthy church.

]]> Award-winning author, and TGCA Council Member, Murray Capill returns to the podcast to talk about his recent book about gospel clarity and church leadership. The Gospel Coalition false No 1376 3 44 full Pastoral Care that commends the gospel, with Sarah Condie Pastoral Care that commends the gospel, with Sarah Condie https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/pastoral-care-that-commends-the-gospel-with-sarah-condie/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/pastoral-care-that-commends-the-gospel-with-sarah-condie/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/ecae7f13-2ff2-3986-ba99-f0382bba7b13 One key part of the ministry we share as the body of Christ is the pastoral care we extend one another. In this episode we are joined by Sarah Condie to talk about how our pastoral care might commend the good news of Jesus.

]]> One key part of the ministry we share as the body of Christ is the pastoral care we extend one another. In this episode we are joined by Sarah Condie to talk about how our pastoral care might commend the good news of Jesus.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 1465 3 43 full How are our Bible Colleges going? David Starling reflects on two decades in Theological Education How are our Bible Colleges going? David Starling reflects on two decades in Theological Education https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-are-our-bible-colleges-going-david-starling-reflects-on-two-decades-in-theological-education/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-are-our-bible-colleges-going-david-starling-reflects-on-two-decades-in-theological-education/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/3ddf63dd-001d-329a-94f3-a9f9ea3049a6 Council Member, David Starling has served for two decades in Theological Education. He is well placed to reflect on the changes over time and current state of play. How are our Bible Colleges going?

]]> Council Member, David Starling has served for two decades in Theological Education. He is well placed to reflect on the changes over time and current state of play. How are our Bible Colleges going?

]]> Council Member, David Starling has served for two decades in Theological Education. He is well placed to reflect on the changes over time and current state of play. The Gospel Coalition false No 1516 3 42 full Being Anxious, For Nothing: Nicky Chiswell on bringing our real self to God's real self Being Anxious, For Nothing: Nicky Chiswell on bringing our real self to God's real self https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/being-anxious-for-nothing-nicky-chiswell-on-bringing-our-real-self-to-gods-real-self/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/being-anxious-for-nothing-nicky-chiswell-on-bringing-our-real-self-to-gods-real-self/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/980156f4-5878-31e2-bb19-1f1a63c84185 Anxiety is a real and very common experience for many Christians. How do we understand our anxious feeling and where is God in that distress. Nicky Chiswell helps us take a look at what anxiety is and how our faith in God interacts with our experience. We talk about how to remind ourselves of God's loving presence and also consider how to care for someone who is struggling with anxiety.

Find at more about Nicky and her own exploration of trusting God in anxiety at her website, NickyChiswell.com

Read more at the TGCA wesbite on this topic

]]> Anxiety is a real and very common experience for many Christians. How do we understand our anxious feeling and where is God in that distress. Nicky Chiswell helps us take a look at what anxiety is and how our faith in God interacts with our experience. We talk about how to remind ourselves of God's loving presence and also consider how to care for someone who is struggling with anxiety.

Find at more about Nicky and her own exploration of trusting God in anxiety at her website, NickyChiswell.com

Read more at the TGCA wesbite on this topic

]]> Anxiety is a real and very common experience for many Christians. How do we understand our anxious feeling and where is God in that distress. The Gospel Coalition false No 1620 3 41 full What did we learn from the MEET JESUS campaign? with Richard Chin What did we learn from the MEET JESUS campaign? with Richard Chin https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/what-did-we-learn-from-the-meet-jesus-campaign-with-richard-chin/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/what-did-we-learn-from-the-meet-jesus-campaign-with-richard-chin/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6f8e349e-efdb-3410-861f-bbd20968be90 In our last episode for 2024, we are joined by Council member and AFES Director, Richard Chin, to hear his reflections on the Meet Jesus project which spread across university campuses and local churches all over Australia.

Richard shares many encouraging stories and talks about how raising the spiritual temperature of our our outward-looking prayers can be a powerful way to lean on God's saving activity in our midst, and beyond into the world.

]]> In our last episode for 2024, we are joined by Council member and AFES Director, Richard Chin, to hear his reflections on the Meet Jesus project which spread across university campuses and local churches all over Australia.

Richard shares many encouraging stories and talks about how raising the spiritual temperature of our our outward-looking prayers can be a powerful way to lean on God's saving activity in our midst, and beyond into the world.

]]> Richard Chin, who is also a TGCA Council member reflects on the progress and future of the MEET JESUS campaign, used in churches and at universities during 2024. The Gospel Coalition false No 1226 2 40 full Treasures From the Cutting Room Floor: Kara, Tim and Naomi Treasures From the Cutting Room Floor: Kara, Tim and Naomi https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/treasures-from-the-cutting-room-floor-kara-tim-and-naomi/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/treasures-from-the-cutting-room-floor-kara-tim-and-naomi/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c5710456-e660-3f54-9aaa-c051eea09d13 We're almost at the end of the year and the end of Season Two of Commending and Contending. For this episode I went back through clips that ended up not being included in the episodes they were recorded for. Whether it was an extra bit of the conversation, or part of the chat we had to prepare, there is so much more encouragement in my conversations with guests that I wanted to share with you.

]]> We're almost at the end of the year and the end of Season Two of Commending and Contending. For this episode I went back through clips that ended up not being included in the episodes they were recorded for. Whether it was an extra bit of the conversation, or part of the chat we had to prepare, there is so much more encouragement in my conversations with guests that I wanted to share with you.

]]> Extra bits that didn’t get into the episode, but were so good that they needed to be shared: here are my treasures from the cutting room floor. The Gospel Coalition false No 997 2 39 full Mining Town Ministry; Glen McDonald And The Opportunities in Roxby Downs Mining Town Ministry; Glen McDonald And The Opportunities in Roxby Downs https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mining-town-ministry-glen-mcdonald-and-the-opportunities-in-roxby-downs/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mining-town-ministry-glen-mcdonald-and-the-opportunities-in-roxby-downs/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c889238a-475c-30cc-81cb-e332c2bd2efc Come with me, in this episode to the isolated town of Roxby Downs in northern South Australia. We'll get to hear from local pastor, Glen McDonald about the unique features of this mining town and how the local church looks for ways to connect people to the saving work of Jesus. There may be a surprise in how this regional town is learning from the ways of the big capital cities.

]]> Come with me, in this episode to the isolated town of Roxby Downs in northern South Australia. We'll get to hear from local pastor, Glen McDonald about the unique features of this mining town and how the local church looks for ways to connect people to the saving work of Jesus. There may be a surprise in how this regional town is learning from the ways of the big capital cities.

]]> We head to the remote town of Roxby Downs to discover how the gospel of Jesus reaches into the particular circumstances of this location to transform lives. The Gospel Coalition false No 1012 2 38 full My Two Cents Worth On the Frilled Lizard and the Future of TGCA My Two Cents Worth On the Frilled Lizard and the Future of TGCA https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/my-two-cents-worth-on-the-frilled-lizard-and-the-future-of-tgca/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/my-two-cents-worth-on-the-frilled-lizard-and-the-future-of-tgca/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/43c5cffc-eb3b-37d5-b6cf-10a02a06aa5d Over the past month the team at TGCA have been praying for one hundred new supporters who commit to giving one hundred dollars a month, to sustain the valuable work which has grown over the past decade.

Join me, your host Jonathan Holt, as I dive into a recent article by Council Chair, Rory Shiner and a much older, and every early article which tells some of the origin story for the TGCA.

 

The Frill-Neck Lizard and the Future of TGC Australia

 

Introducing TGCA

]]> Over the past month the team at TGCA have been praying for one hundred new supporters who commit to giving one hundred dollars a month, to sustain the valuable work which has grown over the past decade.

Join me, your host Jonathan Holt, as I dive into a recent article by Council Chair, Rory Shiner and a much older, and every early article which tells some of the origin story for the TGCA.

 

The Frill-Neck Lizard and the Future of TGC Australia

 

Introducing TGCA

]]> Looking backward, to look forward. How has the foundation of TGCA meant that we are now praying for 100 people to give $100 a month toward the future of TGCA. The Gospel Coalition false No 840 2 37 full The Ministry of Cheering-On, with Amy Stopher The Ministry of Cheering-On, with Amy Stopher https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/pilgrims-on-a-journey-commending-christ-in-the-arts/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/pilgrims-on-a-journey-commending-christ-in-the-arts/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:53:14 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/98be62ed-712f-32b3-a2d9-e247fd43af80 It's a good thing when we are commending and contending for Jesus ourselves, but there is an important ministry of cheering-on others who do this around us. Amy Stopher is our guest on this episode and she shared some of the way she takes us this ministry of cheering on and also tells us who is her cheer squad.

]]> It's a good thing when we are commending and contending for Jesus ourselves, but there is an important ministry of cheering-on others who do this around us. Amy Stopher is our guest on this episode and she shared some of the way she takes us this ministry of cheering on and also tells us who is her cheer squad.

]]> We hear from Amy Stopher about the valuable ministry of cheering others on, in their faithful sharing of Jesus. The Gospel Coalition false No 961 2 36 full Pilgrims On A Journey: Commending Christ in the Arts Pilgrims On A Journey: Commending Christ in the Arts https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-ministry-of-cheering-on-with-any-stopher/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-ministry-of-cheering-on-with-any-stopher/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e75a6438-ddf1-3fda-8879-fc977fc77fe4 Christina and Peirce Baehr (and their little baby) join us this episode to talk about Pilgrim Hill, which is both a hostel for travellers, and place for Christians in the arts to work and meet and create.

 

Christina and Peirce something of their own journey and how they see the gospel of Jesus commended in the space they have created to host backpackers and also the arts festival they run.

 

See more about them and their labour for the Lord:

www.pilgrimhill.com.au

www.pilgrimartists.com

www.pilgrimhill.org

]]> Christina and Peirce Baehr (and their little baby) join us this episode to talk about Pilgrim Hill, which is both a hostel for travellers, and place for Christians in the arts to work and meet and create.

 

Christina and Peirce something of their own journey and how they see the gospel of Jesus commended in the space they have created to host backpackers and also the arts festival they run.

 

See more about them and their labour for the Lord:

www.pilgrimhill.com.au

www.pilgrimartists.com

www.pilgrimhill.org

]]> Faith and art and commending the gospel of Jesus - all are woven together in the work of Christina and Peirce Baehr, from Pilgrim Hill. The Gospel Coalition false No 1013 2 35 full EPIC Bible Reading, with a link to the Meet Jesus project EPIC Bible Reading, with a link to the Meet Jesus project https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/epic-bible-reading-with-a-link-to-the-meet-jesus-project/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/epic-bible-reading-with-a-link-to-the-meet-jesus-project/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/c9b829f0-da41-374c-8d11-a08c4768755a In this episode Simon Camilleri joins us to talk about epicly big Bible readings, where a whole book of the Bible is read in one sitting. Simon explains why this can help our understanding and how he plans to do this in connection with the Meet Jesus project.

 

Find our details about the plans for the epic reading of John's gospel.

Kid's Guide Books

Two of Simon's Epic Bible Reading Articles at the TGCA website, here and here.

]]> In this episode Simon Camilleri joins us to talk about epicly big Bible readings, where a whole book of the Bible is read in one sitting. Simon explains why this can help our understanding and how he plans to do this in connection with the Meet Jesus project.

 

Find our details about the plans for the epic reading of John's gospel.

Kid's Guide Books

Two of Simon's Epic Bible Reading Articles at the TGCA website, here and here.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 1068 2 34 full Some Encouragement from the Meet Jesus Mission, And More Some Encouragement from the Meet Jesus Mission, And More https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/some-encouragement-from-the-meet-jesus-mission-and-more/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/some-encouragement-from-the-meet-jesus-mission-and-more/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/6b848377-34d3-3da0-a4ad-a882373be3bc In this episode we will take some encouragement from a recent article at the TGCA website about the progress on the Meet Jesus mission. We will also dip back into one of the Bible talks from the 2022 National Conference, Gospel Fueled Holiness.

]]> In this episode we will take some encouragement from a recent article at the TGCA website about the progress on the Meet Jesus mission. We will also dip back into one of the Bible talks from the 2022 National Conference, Gospel Fueled Holiness.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 885 2 33 full How the Seasons Shape Ministry, in Australia's Top End, with Naomi Ireland How the Seasons Shape Ministry, in Australia's Top End, with Naomi Ireland https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-the-seasons-shape-ministry-in-australias-top-end-with-noami-ireland/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/how-the-seasons-shape-ministry-in-australias-top-end-with-noami-ireland/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/2c9fb2c7-26fa-35e6-835d-ea2411f6e863 Living and working in the Northern Territory has given Naomi Ireland a deep understanding of the impact of the changing seasons on the people of Australia's Top End. The result of this is an awareness of how to shape ministry to respond and move with the changing seasons.

]]> Living and working in the Northern Territory has given Naomi Ireland a deep understanding of the impact of the changing seasons on the people of Australia's Top End. The result of this is an awareness of how to shape ministry to respond and move with the changing seasons.

]]> When we pay attention to the changing seasons, we can see how serving, where God has planted us, can move and change with the weather God gives us. The Gospel Coalition false No 1043 2 32 full Connecting Beyond Your Church for the Sake of the Kingdom, with Tim Thorburn Connecting Beyond Your Church for the Sake of the Kingdom, with Tim Thorburn https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/connecting-beyond-your-church-for-the-sake-of-the-kingdom-with-tim-thorburn/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/connecting-beyond-your-church-for-the-sake-of-the-kingdom-with-tim-thorburn/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/3653ff89-7c67-3ffb-8191-dc15558afa0c Hear from Tim Thorburn about the profound difference that connection beyond the local church made to the wider gospel-ecosystem in Perth. What will only happen if we do it together, across like-minded churches? Tim shares from his experience in the emergence of the Perth Gospel Partnership (or PGP).

]]> Hear from Tim Thorburn about the profound difference that connection beyond the local church made to the wider gospel-ecosystem in Perth. What will only happen if we do it together, across like-minded churches? Tim shares from his experience in the emergence of the Perth Gospel Partnership (or PGP).

]]> Connecting beyond your church can be hard, and fearful, but maybe it’s exactly what we need to foster kingdom growth in a town or city. The Gospel Coalition false No 1182 2 31 full Mid-Season Recap and Reflection (with something new from one guest) Mid-Season Recap and Reflection (with something new from one guest) https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mid-season-recap-and-reflection-with-something-new-from-one-guest/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/mid-season-recap-and-reflection-with-something-new-from-one-guest/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/4b2be345-7e09-3033-ac47-878fc3c5d038 We're just on halfway through season two and it's time to pause and consider where we've come. This episode includes some flashbacks to guests we've met in the first half of this year, plus some of the interview with Helen that didn't fit in her original episode.

]]> We're just on halfway through season two and it's time to pause and consider where we've come. This episode includes some flashbacks to guests we've met in the first half of this year, plus some of the interview with Helen that didn't fit in her original episode.

]]> Let’s pause and remember some of the guests we’ve met so far this year, and hear more about being ready to have conversations about Jesus. The Gospel Coalition false No 899 2 30 full Growing Character in Future Leaders Growing Character in Future Leaders https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/growing-character-in-future-leaders/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/growing-character-in-future-leaders/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/987f3aff-341b-3a31-9856-7e5d95282705 This is part two of our conversation with Clare and James from MTS. We talk more about how important it is to work on character with emerging leaders.

]]> This is part two of our conversation with Clare and James from MTS. We talk more about how important it is to work on character with emerging leaders.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 634 2 29 full The Whole Church Raising Up Apprentice Pastors The Whole Church Raising Up Apprentice Pastors https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-whole-church-raising-up-apprentice-pastors/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/the-whole-church-raising-up-apprentice-pastors/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 16:09:43 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/ed48586e-8b35-3c1a-92c2-d1e311e2bbf8 Clare and James, who are both from the Ministry Training Strategy organisation chat with us about how our whole church is part of God's work of raising up pastors and leaders for his people.

]]> Clare and James, who are both from the Ministry Training Strategy organisation chat with us about how our whole church is part of God's work of raising up pastors and leaders for his people.

]]> All the people at your church can help raise up apprentice pastors. We chat with Clare and James from the Ministry Training Strategy about how this can happen. The Gospel Coalition false No 899 2 28 full Loving Admin Hannah Vella on Valuing Safe Ministry Loving Admin Hannah Vella on Valuing Safe Ministry https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/loving-admin-hannah-vella-on-valuing-safe-ministry/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/loving-admin-hannah-vella-on-valuing-safe-ministry/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/616c7e89-2af6-30d1-90f9-e3b325921e56 Administration, in our churches, is an amazing space to show love. This is true especially in the area of Safe Ministry Compliance. As we adjust to a world where Safe Ministry admin is always a part of our service, how do we make sure we are loving, and remembering the reason why this matters.

Hannah recommended two articles:

Strategically Doing Less

What the Resurrection Means for us, by Rory Shiner

]]> Administration, in our churches, is an amazing space to show love. This is true especially in the area of Safe Ministry Compliance. As we adjust to a world where Safe Ministry admin is always a part of our service, how do we make sure we are loving, and remembering the reason why this matters.

Hannah recommended two articles:

Strategically Doing Less

What the Resurrection Means for us, by Rory Shiner

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 830 2 27 full Being equipped by equipping others, with Jesse Morrison Being equipped by equipping others, with Jesse Morrison https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/being-equipped-by-equipping-others-with-jesse-morrison/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/being-equipped-by-equipping-others-with-jesse-morrison/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/3dbdee7c-42fe-3b55-bad7-f20894e0ea40 Being ready to contribute in church community is a significant part of how we can grow in our own faith. In this episode we talk with Jesse Morrison about how that's working at the church he is part of.

]]> Being ready to contribute in church community is a significant part of how we can grow in our own faith. In this episode we talk with Jesse Morrison about how that's working at the church he is part of.

]]> Equipping others may very well be the way that we grow as disciples of Jesus. The Gospel Coalition false No 1089 2 26 full Women and men, contending side by side, with Kara Hartley Women and men, contending side by side, with Kara Hartley https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/women-and-men-contending-side-by-side-with-kara-hartley/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/women-and-men-contending-side-by-side-with-kara-hartley/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/0a94b4d1-bb9e-3f89-b863-b165f49f8ff6 Kara shares with us some of the encouragements and also the dangers as we seek to contend together in our churches, where women and men serve together in the cause of the gospel.

Kara also speaks to those who've lost confidence in how they could meet and read the Bible with another person.

]]> Kara shares with us some of the encouragements and also the dangers as we seek to contend together in our churches, where women and men serve together in the cause of the gospel.

Kara also speaks to those who've lost confidence in how they could meet and read the Bible with another person.

]]> Contending side by side in the church, as women and men can be wonderful, but it can also be done poorly. How do we encourage one another, with our differences to contend together? The Gospel Coalition false No 1058 2 25 full Never Too Old, Rod Bayley and the Call to Plant Churches Never Too Old, Rod Bayley and the Call to Plant Churches https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/never-too-old-rod-bayley-and-the-call-to-palnt-churches/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/never-too-old-rod-bayley-and-the-call-to-palnt-churches/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/8a00085c-2410-310e-81a2-24f5a1297b3f Rod Bayley has a story to share about how he came to offer to lead the church plant coming from the church where he was senior pastor. Rod also gives us a window into the Illawarra Network of The Gospel Coalition Australia. As a 'network of networks', The Gospel Coalition Australia encourages local leaders to support one another in our calling to commend and contend for the gospel of Jesus.

]]> Rod Bayley has a story to share about how he came to offer to lead the church plant coming from the church where he was senior pastor. Rod also gives us a window into the Illawarra Network of The Gospel Coalition Australia. As a 'network of networks', The Gospel Coalition Australia encourages local leaders to support one another in our calling to commend and contend for the gospel of Jesus.

]]> How old is too old to lead a church planting team? Rod Bayley shares his story of diving into a new church plant. The Gospel Coalition false No 954 2 24 full Getting ready to have conversations about Jesus, with Helen Bell Getting ready to have conversations about Jesus, with Helen Bell https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/getting-ready-to-have-conversations-about-jesus-with-helen-bell/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/getting-ready-to-have-conversations-about-jesus-with-helen-bell/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:07:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/d411e8b9-cbd1-3fde-b329-43645d51da35 We chat this episode with Helen Bell about how to be better prepared for conversations about Jesus. How do we help them come up and how can we be prepared to say something that will spark interest and more conversation?

Also, Helen explains how Taylor Swift is getting us ready for heaven.

]]> We chat this episode with Helen Bell about how to be better prepared for conversations about Jesus. How do we help them come up and how can we be prepared to say something that will spark interest and more conversation?

Also, Helen explains how Taylor Swift is getting us ready for heaven.

]]> Helen Bell shares how she’s working on having more conversations about Jesus, and how we might be more pro-active and better prepared for these moments. The Gospel Coalition false No 1009 2 23 full Cultivating Curiosity, with Archie Poulos Cultivating Curiosity, with Archie Poulos https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/cultivating-curiosity-with-archie-poulos/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/cultivating-curiosity-with-archie-poulos/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/595bed59-e363-335d-ad56-8dbb22ff7fac Archie shares with us the power of taking a stance of curiosity when we engage with books and writers outside our Christian circle. He invites us to consider how we might learn from the wisdom that God has scattered generously amongst all people.

Archie recommends some interesting books, which challenged him to think about how we might be ready to commend and contend for the gospel, as the church.

 

Archie Poulos lives and works in Sydney,

]]> Archie shares with us the power of taking a stance of curiosity when we engage with books and writers outside our Christian circle. He invites us to consider how we might learn from the wisdom that God has scattered generously amongst all people.

Archie recommends some interesting books, which challenged him to think about how we might be ready to commend and contend for the gospel, as the church.

 

Archie Poulos lives and works in Sydney,

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 1028 2 22 full Our Extraordinary God, at work in us ordinary people Our Extraordinary God, at work in us ordinary people https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/our-extraordinary-god-at-work-in-us-ordinary-people/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/our-extraordinary-god-at-work-in-us-ordinary-people/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/f85f31cf-635c-3c5f-b253-91b04939cb51 We're back for Season 2, joined in this first episode by Anne Eckermann, who share the story of Grace Conference, run for women in Adelaide. She takes us into the remarkable story of how God's extraordinary provision has helped ordinary disciples run this significant event.

 

Anne Eckermann lives and works in Adeliade, with her family. She has a passion for seeing women equipped with God's word to grow and influence others witht he saving news of Jesus Christ.

]]> We're back for Season 2, joined in this first episode by Anne Eckermann, who share the story of Grace Conference, run for women in Adelaide. She takes us into the remarkable story of how God's extraordinary provision has helped ordinary disciples run this significant event.

 

Anne Eckermann lives and works in Adeliade, with her family. She has a passion for seeing women equipped with God's word to grow and influence others witht he saving news of Jesus Christ.

]]> Anne Eckermann has overseen the significant growth of a conference for women, in Adelaide. Hear her story of God’s extraordinary provision to bring this about. The Gospel Coalition false No 903 2 21 full Season One Wrapped Season One Wrapped https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-20season-one-wrapped/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-20season-one-wrapped/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:28:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/d7cdcc38-d049-3933-9cc8-9ee1b65793cf We made it! All twenty episodes of Season One are done and dusted. We are grateful for all the guests who made time to join us on the podcast. And thanks also to all of you who’ve listened and shared (we’ve even been featured in a local church’s newsletter).

Sometimes our guests had more to say than we could fit in the episode, so we’ve saved those bonus bits and made sure you get to hear them in this final episode. Also, if you listen carefully, at about the halfway point of this episode, you’ll hear our friendly dog barking—just keeping it real.

]]> We made it! All twenty episodes of Season One are done and dusted. We are grateful for all the guests who made time to join us on the podcast. And thanks also to all of you who’ve listened and shared (we’ve even been featured in a local church’s newsletter).

Sometimes our guests had more to say than we could fit in the episode, so we’ve saved those bonus bits and made sure you get to hear them in this final episode. Also, if you listen carefully, at about the halfway point of this episode, you’ll hear our friendly dog barking—just keeping it real.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 906 1 20 full The Sweet Joy of Hospitality The Sweet Joy of Hospitality https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-19-bec-f/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-19-bec-f/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:26:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/d7612dc6-82c5-32d0-b25d-f4a2c2d377dc Bec lives and works in Perth, where she is busy in her church, home and work. But she made time to join us on this episode to share about the wonder and impact of hospitality. When we offer one another the welcome that God gives us in Jesus Christ, powerful things can happen. Bec has been intentional about this at the playgroup she coordinates.

You can find out more about Bec at her blog, The Sunday Morning Snuggle where you can read her poetry and listen to her podcast.

]]> Bec lives and works in Perth, where she is busy in her church, home and work. But she made time to join us on this episode to share about the wonder and impact of hospitality. When we offer one another the welcome that God gives us in Jesus Christ, powerful things can happen. Bec has been intentional about this at the playgroup she coordinates.

You can find out more about Bec at her blog, The Sunday Morning Snuggle where you can read her poetry and listen to her podcast.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 908 1 19 full Paul Harrington: Staying at the Same Church Long-Term Paul Harrington: Staying at the Same Church Long-Term https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-18-paul-harrington/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-18-paul-harrington/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:14:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/249b9362-16f8-3ec8-84d8-c4c7e28b3902 Council member, Paul Harrington, joins us to talk about his long association with Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide. Paul first arrived as a new believer, and has stayed. It’s been decades of seeing God at work and being shaped by the faithful, gospel-hearted people around him.

What’s it like to stay put, and be in the same church over many years? What might God teach us through having such long discipling relationships?

]]> Council member, Paul Harrington, joins us to talk about his long association with Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide. Paul first arrived as a new believer, and has stayed. It’s been decades of seeing God at work and being shaped by the faithful, gospel-hearted people around him.

What’s it like to stay put, and be in the same church over many years? What might God teach us through having such long discipling relationships?

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 967 1 18 full Chaplaincy to Paramedics Chaplaincy to Paramedics https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-17-heather-millard/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-17-heather-millard/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:12:00 +1100 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/4a6e1eb9-a2e6-3b09-8459-006dfc430efe Heather Millard volunteers in a multi-faith Chaplaincy program, serving paramedics and those impacted by serious incidents. She speaks about how she prepares and leaves such moments of trauma and stress. Heather reflects on how all of us have moments when our behaviour might commend the gospel of Jesus and how we might trust God to do the longer work of leading people into a trusting relationship with him through Jesus.

]]> Heather Millard volunteers in a multi-faith Chaplaincy program, serving paramedics and those impacted by serious incidents. She speaks about how she prepares and leaves such moments of trauma and stress. Heather reflects on how all of us have moments when our behaviour might commend the gospel of Jesus and how we might trust God to do the longer work of leading people into a trusting relationship with him through Jesus.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 1068 1 17 full Dominic Steele: Compassion in the Call to Holiness Dominic Steele: Compassion in the Call to Holiness https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-16-dominic-steele/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-16-dominic-steele/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:26:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/3bd3f363-cb0e-3587-af72-ddfb5d52d0ba Dominic Steele, pastor of Village Church Annandale, Sydney, and host of The Pastor’s Heart podcast joins us to talk about how we might show compassion to people we know and love, whose experience of same-sex attraction influences how they hear the call to live holy lives, in obedience to Jesus.

How we speak from the front of our church services, including how we pray, might create a situation we do not intend, where acknowledging our struggles to one another feels unsafe.

]]> Dominic Steele, pastor of Village Church Annandale, Sydney, and host of The Pastor’s Heart podcast joins us to talk about how we might show compassion to people we know and love, whose experience of same-sex attraction influences how they hear the call to live holy lives, in obedience to Jesus.

How we speak from the front of our church services, including how we pray, might create a situation we do not intend, where acknowledging our struggles to one another feels unsafe.

]]> The Gospel Coalition false No 1000 1 16 full At Church and Out on Safari At Church and Out on Safari https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-15-tori-walker/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-15-tori-walker/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:21:00 +1000 commendingandcontending.podbean.com/d206c484-3ce6-32ee-836c-9e53bec85eec The Gospel Coalition false No 924 1 15 full Gary Millar: Leaders must contend for the gospel in their own heart Gary Millar: Leaders must contend for the gospel in their own heart https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-14-gary-millar/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-14-gary-millar/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:51:48 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/5e7a8dd9-4aaa-395d-b9f3-d843ee3de140 Council member, Gary Millar shares how important it is for Christian leaders to contend for the gospel in their own hearts, whether in in times of disappointment or during times of success.

]]> Council member, Gary Millar shares how important it is for Christian leaders to contend for the gospel in their own hearts, whether in in times of disappointment or during times of success.

]]> Council member, Gary Millar shares how important it is for Christian leaders to contend for the gospel in their own hearts, whether in in times of disappointment or during times of success. The Gospel Coalition false No 1144 1 14 full Jo Gibbs Chats with Us About Commending the Gospel in Church Teams Jo Gibbs Chats with Us About Commending the Gospel in Church Teams https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-13-jo-gibbs/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-13-jo-gibbs/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:50:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/0ecf621c-a2b8-32df-bf58-900941019e74 Jo Gibbs from Reach Australia shares her passion for teams in churches, as a place for disciple-making. Hear about how both relationships and results can be on our radar when we serve alongside others. Jo recommended a couple of articles: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/book-review/attempting-theological-triage/ and https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/

]]> Jo Gibbs from Reach Australia shares her passion for teams in churches, as a place for disciple-making. Hear about how both relationships and results can be on our radar when we serve alongside others. Jo recommended a couple of articles: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/book-review/attempting-theological-triage/ and https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/

]]> Jo Gibbs from Reach Australia shares her passion for teams in churches, as a place for disciple-making. Hear about how both relationships and results can be on our radar when we serve alongside others. Jo recommended a couple of articles: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/book-review/attempting-theological-triage/ and https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/ The Gospel Coalition false No 1083 1 13 full Mikey Lynch Talks About Contending for the Gospel in Written Form Mikey Lynch Talks About Contending for the Gospel in Written Form https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-12-mikey-lynch/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-12-mikey-lynch/#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:48:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/96c14a53-010a-3bad-8edc-c6ed0ee1b102 TGCA website editor, Mikey Lynch talks with us about contending for the faith through the written word, writing well and what it's like to write for the website. Mikey recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dear-penelope-or-on-children-and-hope/

]]> TGCA website editor, Mikey Lynch talks with us about contending for the faith through the written word, writing well and what it's like to write for the website. Mikey recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dear-penelope-or-on-children-and-hope/

]]> TGCA website editor, Mikey Lynch talks with us about contending for the faith through the written word, writing well and what it’s like to write for the website. Mikey recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dear-penelope-or-on-children-and-hope/ The Gospel Coalition false No 1130 1 12 full Living for Jesus with a Medical Diagnosis Living for Jesus with a Medical Diagnosis https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-11-jeanette-chin/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-11-jeanette-chin/#comments Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:47:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/697d3388-d796-3c30-a5ed-81687695d830 Website writer, Jeanette Chin talks with us about commending the good news of Jesus in the midst of a challenging medical diagnosis.

]]> Website writer, Jeanette Chin talks with us about commending the good news of Jesus in the midst of a challenging medical diagnosis.

]]> Website wrtier, Jeanette Chin talks with us about commending the good news of Jesus in the midst of a challenging medical diagnosis. The Gospel Coalition false No 1102 1 11 full A Mid-Year Reflection A Mid-Year Reflection https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-10-mid-year-special/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-10-mid-year-special/#comments Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:46:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/fa733878-9342-311f-ab6a-47c34640b7ab In our mid-year, special episode, I share some excerpts from the talks at our National Conference, along with other reflections on encouragements and opportunities in connecting with TGCA.

]]> In our mid-year, special episode, I share some excerpts from the talks at our National Conference, along with other reflections on encouragements and opportunities in connecting with TGCA.

]]> In our mid-year, special episode, I share some excerpts from the talks at our National Conference, along with other reflections on encouragements and opportunities in connecting with TGCA. The Gospel Coalition false No 957 1 10 full Murray Capill on Applying the Bible to our Hearts Murray Capill on Applying the Bible to our Hearts https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-9-murray-capill/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-9-murray-capill/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/a244e0f2-b8aa-3d3b-8b90-580cf052929e Council Member, Murray Capill talks about our own work of applying the Bible to our hearts. How do we make sure we are being transformed to commend the gospel?

]]> Council Member, Murray Capill talks about our own work of applying the Bible to our hearts. How do we make sure we are being transformed to commend the gospel?

]]> Council Member, Murray Capill talks about our own work of applying the Bible to our hearts. How do we make sure we are being transformed to commend the gospel? The Gospel Coalition false No 1223 1 9 full On Singing with Emu Music Singer-Songwriter Alanna Glover On Singing with Emu Music Singer-Songwriter Alanna Glover https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-8-alanna-glover/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-8-alanna-glover/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:44:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/b8a4e7fb-cba2-356a-a9bc-079a4e4d15cf Singer-songwriter, Alanna Glover, from Emu Music, talks about how singing at church can be a place to contend for the gospel, and encourage one another.

]]> Singer-songwriter, Alanna Glover, from Emu Music, talks about how singing at church can be a place to contend for the gospel, and encourage one another.

]]> Singer-songwriter, Alanna Glover, from Emu Music, talks about how singing at church can be a place to contend for the gospel, and encourage one another. The Gospel Coalition false No 905 1 8 full Why are Our Friends Outside Church Better than at Church? Why are Our Friends Outside Church Better than at Church? https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-7-ying-yee/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-7-ying-yee/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:42:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/d8872644-db39-3482-92d0-3362027b209b In this episode we talk with Council member, Ying Yee about friendship at church. Why is it that sometimes our friends outside church are better friends than the ones we have at church? Ying recommended a couple of resources: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgca-bible-talks/tim-dyer-conflict-ministry-early-signs-prevention-reconciliation/

]]> In this episode we talk with Council member, Ying Yee about friendship at church. Why is it that sometimes our friends outside church are better friends than the ones we have at church? Ying recommended a couple of resources: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgca-bible-talks/tim-dyer-conflict-ministry-early-signs-prevention-reconciliation/

]]> In this episode we talk with Council member, Ying Yee about friendship at church. Why is it that sometimes our friends outside church are better friends than the ones we have at church? Ying recommended a couple of resources: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgca-bible-talks/tim-dyer-conflict-ministry-early-signs-prevention-reconciliation/ The Gospel Coalition false No 900 1 7 full Sarah Kuswadi on Being Introverted Sarah Kuswadi on Being Introverted https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-6-sarah-kuswadi/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-6-sarah-kuswadi/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 13:39:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/8dacad43-5b45-31e0-991b-b806ce2ef515 Website writer and Head of Operations for TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi talks about introverts (like herself) can commend the good news of Jesus, when being with lots of people can, at times, be draining.

]]> Website writer and Head of Operations for TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi talks about introverts (like herself) can commend the good news of Jesus, when being with lots of people can, at times, be draining.

]]> Website writer and Head of Operations for TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi talks about introverts (like herself) can commend the good news of Jesus, when being with lots of people can, at times, be draining. The Gospel Coalition false No 805 1 6 full Grounded in Love Grounded in Love https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-5-bill-salier/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-5-bill-salier/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 13:38:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/6dd071d1-0a8e-3d02-9bd7-b0c3bd5ea354 In this episode we chat with Council member, Bill Salier, about how crucial the love of God is for how we might commend and contend for the gospel.

Bill had three recommenmdations: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fathers-love-pixar-world/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gods-emotional-love/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-compelling-love-of-christ/

]]> In this episode we chat with Council member, Bill Salier, about how crucial the love of God is for how we might commend and contend for the gospel.

Bill had three recommenmdations: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fathers-love-pixar-world/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gods-emotional-love/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-compelling-love-of-christ/

]]> In this episode we chat with Council member, Bill Salier, about how crucial the love of God is for how we might commend and contend for the gospel. Bill had three recommenmdations: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fathers-love-pixar-world/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gods-emotional-love/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-compelling-love-of-christ/ The Gospel Coalition false No 961 1 5 full Getting the Basics Right Getting the Basics Right https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-4-karen-beilharz/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-4-karen-beilharz/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:34:00 +1000 adminjn.podbean.com/fd3b6f81-6cd3-375e-844a-9c3ae4ac8d90 In this episode we talk with Karen Beilharz about getting the basics right, so we are ready to commend and contend for the gospel.

Karen suggested we look at: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/apostate-testimonies-talking-to-those-who-left/

]]> In this episode we talk with Karen Beilharz about getting the basics right, so we are ready to commend and contend for the gospel.

Karen suggested we look at: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/apostate-testimonies-talking-to-those-who-left/

]]> In this episode we talk with Karen Beilharz about getting the basics right, so we are ready to commend and contend for the gospel. Karen suggested we look at: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/apostate-testimonies-talking-to-those-who-left/ The Gospel Coalition false No 944 1 4 full Chris Watkin: We Need to Use the Whole Bible Chris Watkin: We Need to Use the Whole Bible https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-3-chris-watkin/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-3-chris-watkin/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:32:00 +1100 adminjn.podbean.com/41577074-83d6-3289-98bb-7394d37729f3 Author Chris Watkin encourages us to contend for the gospel with the full resources of the whole Bible.

Chris recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/slow-killing-congregational-singing/

]]> Author Chris Watkin encourages us to contend for the gospel with the full resources of the whole Bible.

Chris recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/slow-killing-congregational-singing/

]]> Author Chris Watkin encourages us to contend for the gospel with the full resources of the whole Bible. Chris recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/slow-killing-congregational-singing/ The Gospel Coalition false No 1020 1 3 full Brothers and Sisters at Church Brothers and Sisters at Church https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dani-treweek/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dani-treweek/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:14:00 +1100 adminjn.podbean.com/4d1da58f-ee4d-3201-9235-8522984afcf5 In this episode we speak with Dani Treweek about how we can commend the gospel through the sisterly and brotherly relationships we have in our Church communities.

Dani recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-hell-of-a-kiss/

]]> In this episode we speak with Dani Treweek about how we can commend the gospel through the sisterly and brotherly relationships we have in our Church communities.

Dani recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-hell-of-a-kiss/

]]> In this episode we speak with Dani Treweek about how we can commend the gospel through the sisterly and brotherly relationships we have in our Church communities. Dani recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-hell-of-a-kiss/ The Gospel Coalition false No 977 1 2 full Rory Shiner: Contending Amidst Disinterest and Decline Rory Shiner: Contending Amidst Disinterest and Decline https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-1-rory-shiner/ https://commendingandcontending.podbean.com/e/episode-1-rory-shiner/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:16:00 +1100 adminjn.podbean.com/f2dd39c0-fbf6-36a7-810d-21192b9c9244 In this Episode we speak with TGCA Council Member, Rory Shiner about how we confidently contend for the gospel, when the impression we are given is disinterest and decline. Rory recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-story-of-gender-1-introduction/

]]> In this Episode we speak with TGCA Council Member, Rory Shiner about how we confidently contend for the gospel, when the impression we are given is disinterest and decline. Rory recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-story-of-gender-1-introduction/

]]> In this Episode we speak with TGCA Council Member, Rory Shiner about how we confidently contend for the gospel, when the impression we are given is disinterest and decline. Rory recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-story-of-gender-1-introduction/ The Gospel Coalition false No 785 1 1 full