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: Enduring until the end
Speaker: Pastor Chad Haddad
Date: 5th February 2017
Location: Adelaide, Australia

In this episode, the focus is on Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 and the call for believers to “endure to the end”. The discussion explores how faith is not a short-term commitment but a lifelong journey of remaining steadfast through challenges, distractions and the pressures of the world. Drawing on Jesus’ teaching, the episode encourages a higher perspective on life—seeing circumstances through God’s plan rather than becoming consumed by immediate problems.

The message highlights the ongoing battle between the natural mind and the Spirit, showing how believers are called to keep their eyes on God’s promises rather than the uncertainties of the present age. Through examples from Adam and Eve, Abraham, and the teachings of Jesus and Paul, the episode emphasises the importance of faith, obedience and maintaining a close relationship with God.

Practical encouragement is also given on the role of prayer in the Spirit and worship as essential tools for staying spiritually focused. With a strong emphasis on hope, the episode points to the promises of God, the return of Christ, and the inheritance awaiting those who continue faithfully in their walk with Him.

Key Takeaways

• Enduring in faith requires keeping a higher, spiritual perspective rather than becoming overwhelmed by the distractions and pressures of life.
• Believers are called to trust God’s promises and remain faithful, following the example of Abraham’s obedience and confidence in God’s plan.
• Prayer in the Spirit and a close relationship with God help strengthen believers to overcome challenges and stay focused on the hope of Christ’s return.

Reference Scriptures Used

• Matthew 24:1–14
• Romans 8:6–27
• Genesis 3:1–7
• John 1:1–12
• John 4:21–24
• 1 Corinthians 14:2–4
• 1 Corinthians 14:14
• 1 Corinthians 14:39
• Matthew 22:34–40
• Hebrews 11:1–3
• Hebrews 11:8–10
• Hebrews 11:17–19
• Genesis 22:17–18
• 2 Timothy 2:3

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Title: Room at the Inn
Speaker: Pastor Warren Sharrock
Date: 9th April 2025
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand

Summary: “You need a past to have an identity. You need a future to have a hope.” That idea anchors this episode, which digs into two inns in the Bible and what they reveal about Jesus, the church, and what it genuinely means to follow him.

The first inn is the kataluma, the family hostel in Bethlehem described in Luke 2. The familiar picture of Jesus being turned away into the cold gets reexamined. The kataluma was a crowded family space, and the stable below offered shelter and privacy for the birth. Jesus was not rejected by his people. He was separated, set apart from the very beginning, born into the tribe of Judah but distinct in a way the rest of his story would go on to explain.

The second inn sits in the middle of the Good Samaritan parable in Luke 10. The episode traces the original question that prompted the story: what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus answered through a tale about a dangerous road, a wounded man, and someone who stopped when no one else would. The Samaritan figures as a type of Christ, and the inn figures as the church. Being rescued and brought to safety is not the end of the story. It is the beginning. Fellowship, living water, one way in, and walls worth defending.

Key Points:

• “No room at the inn” does not mean rejection. Jesus was born within the family of Judah, separated and lowly, but placed there deliberately, distinct from the very start.
• The Good Samaritan is an answer to the question about eternal life, not just a lesson in good behaviour. The inn represents the church, and the Samaritan is a picture of Christ paying the price for strangers.
• Fellowship is not optional. The church is the inn on the Jericho Road, a place with walls, one way in, and living water at the centre. Being brought to safety without being brought into fellowship is an incomplete rescue.

Reference Scriptures:

• Luke 2:7
• Luke 10:25-37

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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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