Title: Joanna
Speaker: Jacob Riggs
Date: 9th June 2026
Location: Adelaide, Australia

Joanna is only mentioned twice in Scripture, yet her story reveals a remarkable example of faith, devotion and humble service. In this episode, we explore the life of this often-overlooked woman who was healed by Jesus and chose to follow Him, despite the social and personal cost that may have come with her position and family connections.

Tracing Joanna’s journey through the Gospel accounts, we see her faithfully supporting Jesus throughout His ministry, remaining present during the darkest moments of His crucifixion, and becoming one of the first witnesses of the empty tomb and the risen Lord. Her quiet but steadfast commitment highlights the value of faithful service that may go unnoticed by many but is never overlooked by God.

Through Joanna’s example, this episode reflects on the preciousness of Jesus Christ, the importance of humble service, and the enduring impact of a life devoted to God’s purpose. It is an encouraging reminder that faithfulness, rather than prominence, is what ultimately matters in the kingdom of God.

Key Takeaways

• Joanna recognised the value of following Jesus and was willing to place Him above status, comfort and worldly security.
• Faithful service often happens behind the scenes, yet God sees and remembers every act done for His kingdom.
• Revival and faith frequently spread through families and close relationships, as people share what God has done in their lives.

Reference Scriptures Used

• Luke 8:1–3
• Luke 9:57–58
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
• Luke 24:1–12
• Matthew 17:22–23
• Mark 9:30–32
• Matthew 28:1–10
• Luke 23:46–56
• Acts 1:13–14
• Acts 2:1–4
• Romans 16:6–7
• Matthew 13:45–46
• 1 Peter 4:10
• Revelation 21:27

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Title: Staying healthy in the Lord
Speaker: Dave Hawkswood
Date: 18th March 2026
Location: Bendigo, Australia

Summary: “Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.” That single verse from 1 Timothy frames a very practical question: what does it actually take to stay spiritually healthy?

This episode draws a direct line between physical health and spiritual health. The same way a body loses muscle without consistent effort, faith can quietly weaken when left unattended. Through research into what happens when we stop building physical strength, the parallels to spiritual life become clear. We are either growing or shrinking, and without intentional effort, our default is decline.

Drawing from Ephesians 3, Isaiah 40, Hebrews 12, and Proverbs 4, this episode covers what it means to be strengthened through God’s Spirit, how to lay aside the weights that slow us down, and how to build the habits and discernment that carry us through for the long run. The goal is not just surviving spiritually, but walking strongly in the ways of the Lord right up to the day he returns.

Key Points:

• Spiritual strength does not maintain itself. Without intentional effort, prayer, and time in God’s Word, faith quietly weakens over time, just as a body loses muscle when it goes untrained.
• Waiting on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31) is active, not passive. It means keeping hope and expectation alive, and through that, God renews your strength.
• Laying aside sin and unnecessary burdens (Hebrews 12:1) is not about perfection. It is about removing what holds you back so you can run your race with endurance.

Reference Scriptures:

• 1 Timothy 4:6-8
• Ephesians 3:14-19
• Isaiah 40:28-31
• Hebrews 12:1-2
• Hebrews 5:12-14
• Proverbs 4:20-23

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Title: The Names of God
Speaker: Pastor Bryan Smith
Date: 22nd March 2026
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand

Summary: “The Lord is my shepherd” is one of the most quoted lines in the Bible, but how often do we pause to ask what that name actually means? This episode takes a close look at several of the Hebrew names of God, unpacking what each one reveals about who God is and what He offers His people today.

Starting with Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our righteousness, the episode draws a direct line from Jeremiah’s prophecy about the coming Messiah to Jesus as the fulfilment of that promise. The world is full of corruption and no amount of personal effort can clean that up. Jesus, the exact image of the Father, laid down His life to remove the contamination of sin and restore righteousness to those who trust in Him.

From there, the names keep unfolding. Jehovah Rohi, the Lord is my shepherd, points to a God who knows each person by name, who guides, protects, and provides even through the darkest valleys. Then Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, is traced from a bitter wilderness spring to the cross itself, where healing was secured. Taken together, these names build a picture of a God who is not one-dimensional but deeply personal, multi-faceted, and actively involved in every area of life.

Key Points:

• Jehovah Tsidkenu means “the Lord our righteousness.” Jesus fulfilled this name by dealing with the corruption of sin that no human effort could fix, making His righteousness available to everyone who receives Him.
• Jehovah Rohi means “the Lord is my shepherd.” Just as David drew comfort from knowing God watched over every detail of his life, the same promise stands for believers today, including through fear, uncertainty, and the challenges of a turbulent world.
• Jehovah Rapha means “the Lord who heals.” The tree cast into the bitter waters at Marah points forward to the cross, where Christ bore sin in His own body so that healing, wholeness, and restoration could flow to His people.

Reference Scriptures:

• Jeremiah 23:5-6
• Hebrews 1:1-9
• Exodus 6:2-3, 7
• Psalm 23:1-6
• John 10:11-14
• Acts 20:25-31
• Exodus 15:22-26
• 1 Peter 2:21-25
• James 5:14-16
• Psalm 83

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Title: Contending for the faith
Speaker: Pastor Franco Princi
Date: 22nd March 2026
Location: Adelaide, Australia

Summary: “Let us contend for the faith” is the challenge sitting at the heart of this episode, drawn straight from the book of Jude. The book of Jude is one of the New Testament’s shortest but sharpest letters, and this episode unpacks why Jude felt compelled to set aside his original topic and urgently call believers to defend what they had received. Written just decades after Jesus, Jude’s letter was addressed to a church dealing with people distorting the gospel from within and that challenge, as this episode makes clear, is just as relevant now.

The episode moves through Ephesians 6 and the famous armour of God passage, connecting each piece of Roman military equipment to something real in the life of a believer today. From truth as the belt that holds everything together, to faith as the shield that blocks the attacks that come our way, these are not abstract ideas, they are practical anchors for everyday spiritual life. The bigger challenge named throughout is apathy: the quiet drift that happens when life gets comfortable and the urgency of the gospel gets replaced by a “she’ll be right” attitude.

The episode closes with a sweep through core scriptures in Isaiah, John, Romans, and Corinthians, building the case for why believers need to know what they believe and why. The goal is not to win arguments, but to stay convicted, stay grounded, and keep pointing others toward the gospel while there is still time.

Key Points:

• Apathy is one of the greatest spiritual dangers we face. When life gets comfortable, conviction can quietly fade, and believers need to actively guard against drifting away from scripture.
• The armour of God in Ephesians 6 is not symbolic decoration. Each piece is a real spiritual tool: truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God all serve a function in daily Christian life.
• Contending for the faith starts with personal conviction. You cannot defend what you do not know, and knowing scripture for yourself (not just relying on others) is what builds the strength to stand.

Reference Scriptures:

• Jude 1:1-3, 17-25
• Ephesians 6:10-17
• Isaiah 1:16-18
• Isaiah 28:9-12
• John 3:5-8
• John 4:14, 23-24
• John 7:37-39
• Acts 26
• Romans 5:5
• 1 Corinthians 12:3, 13:1
• 1 Corinthians 14:19, 39

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Title: The Order of Melchizedek
Speaker: Peter Nankivell
Date: 22nd March 2026
Location: Adelaide, Australia

Summary: “Before Abraham was, I am.” That one line from Jesus cut through every argument the Pharisees could raise, and it points to something hiding in plain sight throughout the Old Testament.

This episode works through the story of Melchizedek, the mysterious king and priest who appears briefly in Genesis 14 to bless Abraham after battle. Who was he? Why does he matter? And what does he have to do with Jesus? The episode traces a thread from Genesis through the Psalms, into the Gospels, and lands in the book of Hebrews, where Paul unpacks why Jesus operates in a priesthood that sits entirely outside the old law. Unlike the Levitical priests who served year after year, offering sacrifices that had to be repeated, Jesus stepped into the role of High Priest once and completely, making a way for anyone to come directly to God.

The practical takeaway is significant: access to God is no longer limited to once a year through a priest, or tied to keeping the law, or dependent on animal sacrifice. Through Jesus Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that direct relationship is available right now. That is what the order of Melchizedek always pointed toward.

Key Points:

• Melchizedek, described as king of righteousness and king of peace, appears in Genesis as a type pointing forward to Jesus Christ, who holds both roles as king and High Priest.
• The Levitical priesthood was bound by the law and limited by human life, but the order of Melchizedek is endless, giving Jesus a permanent, unchanging priesthood that supersedes everything that came before it.
• Because Jesus entered the Holy of Holies once and for all through his own blood, the veil was torn and every person now has direct, ongoing access to God without the barrier of the old covenant system.

Reference Scriptures:

• Genesis 14:13-20
• Psalm 110:1, 4
• Matthew 22:35-46
• Acts 2:34-36
• Hebrews 1:13
• Hebrews 2:7-8
• Hebrews 3:1
• Hebrews 4:14-16
• Hebrews 5:1, 4-10
• Hebrews 6:20
• Hebrews 7:1-4, 11-17, 22-28
• Hebrews 9:11-14, 22, 28
• Isaiah 32:1
• Zechariah 6:12-13
• Jeremiah 23:5-6
• John 8:56-58

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