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Follow along as we explore the lives of some of the heroes of our faith, gleaning from them wisdom and inspiration, and learning how we can relate it to our own lives as a part of God's bigger story. Discovery Young Adults are passionate about creating a place where people can Belong, receive Restoration and Create with Jesus. This podcast is a place where we can go deeper with Jesus so that we can transform the places He is leading us into. We hope that you will be blessed.
This week in our series Make Me a Theologian we are laying the top of the sandwich down for the final chapters of Mere Christianity. What is the Trinity and how can God beget God? What do we as humans have to do with the God who stands outside of time? C.S. Lewis goes on to highlight the cost of our faith. Do we consider Christianity to be a hard or an easy life? And what is the purpose of becoming Christian? It sometimes feels too hard to explain why someone might need Jesus when their life is already so good. Is there more to Christianity than simply making us into 'nice, moral people'?
One thing we don't often focus on is the particular sin that causes the greatest separation between us and God. C.S Lewis talks about it as the Great Sin. What do you think it might be? There are also characteristics and virtues that have strong eternal value, and it's worth taking the time to consider how we might be cultivating those in our lives. Join the One Heart Radio team as they discuss Mere Christianity on this topic for another episode of Make Me a Theologian.
Why does C.S. Lewis emphasise the difference between Moral ideals and Moral Rules? There appear to be certain laws around the ways that humans interact, but how do we know what these laws are and where do we get them from? How does Christianity differ in the way we understand morality, and why do we need it if we now live under grace? We especially struggle when it comes to understanding questions around sex, commitment, and Christian behaviour. 'If what I am doing isn't hurting anyone else, how can you call it wrong?' This is a question we may encounter often, and Lewis sees it as an imperative that we as believers understand our response to this question.
If a good God made the world, why has it gone wrong? Why does God allow bad things to happen? And what do we have to do with it? Was Jesus just a moral teacher? Was he a lunatic? Or is he really God?
Tune into One Heart Radio this week for another episode of Make Me a Theologian. Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis to read along.
One Heart Radio is back! This week, we open the pages of 'Mere Christianity' by C.S Lewis for our series Make Me a Theologian. What exactly does it mean to be a 'Christian'? In an effort to speak about what it really means vs. what we would like it to mean, we need to ask the questions surrounding the Law of Human Nature. What is it? Where does it come from? Is there any such thing as Right and Wrong? Before we begin to attempt to find a framework for God, Lewis leads us to inspect the points that we as human beings can agree upon based on our experience. If you would like to join us on this journey, we encourage you to get a copy of the book 'Mere Christianity' to aid you as we work through it together.
Make Me a Theologian: G.K. ChestertonIs there a difference between Christianity and other religions? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Is Liberal thinking really the true way to freedom for the modern world? These are some of the big questions we face in our culture today, amazingly relevant, just as they were a century ago in Chesterton's time. This week on OH Radio, we conclude our journey through Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton on some of these thought provoking questions, with a big finale that points to the convincing evidence of God through the miraculous and supernatural.
Have you ever thought that things should be a particular way? In life, do you work towards a certain vision you have for the future? Or do you prefer everything to stay just the way it is? What is the idea of Utopia all about?
This week, we talk about the conservative, the progressive, and then we ask the question: what are we called to be as Christians? Is it one or the other? Or is it something else entirely?
Listen and read along as we chew on a very meaty part of this theological sandwich; Orthodoxy, by G.K. Chesterton.
Would you call yourself an optimist or a pessimist? Could it be that as Christians we might be called to be something else? The difficulties we face with modern thought can be defined by where our loyalties lie, and this is a source of difficulty and concern for our generations when mixed in with the culture of today.
We also face criticisms which oftentimes appear paradoxical. What are we to think and do with such paradoxes? Tune in as we unpack Chesterton’s thoughts on these matters in this week’s episode of Make Me a Theologian.
There is humility, and then there is poisonous humility. This is when it is applied in the wrong context. We each have a will, and while it is important to know that by being in possession of a will, and by implication, in possession of freedom; the act of will is an act of self-limitation.
Rationalisation can limit our access to truth, while imagination can be our avenue to accepting it, and while 'the whole world is at war with reason', 'a man is a fool who complains that he cannot enter Eden by five gates at once.'
Let this be a small introduction into Week 2 of OH Radio's 'Make Me a Theologian', as we continue to delve into the mind of G.K. Chesterton through his book, Orthodoxy.
Not all of us are theologians, and not all of us have the time to become one. So, at OH Radio, we've put the challenge out there with this brand new series 'Make Me A Theologian', to the great Christian thinkers throughout history. We want to see whether they have what it takes to turn us from semi-ignoramuses into theologians.
We'll be working our way through some of their most famous pieces of literature to see how they have helped shape and uphold some of the most fundamental and central ideas of the Christian faith. Each week we will add another layer to our theological sandwich, and we think it will be delicious.
In this podcast, Week 1, we begin with the first two chapters of Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton. What is the trouble with self-belief? And why is orthodoxy important in this day and age? Why, indeed. How can it possibly be the answer that humanity needs in order to be saved from itself? We hope you enjoy coming on this journey with us over the coming months.
Needless to say, when we asked Shane Willard to join us for a little Q&A on One Heart Radio, we got more than we bargained for. When orthodoxy is mentioned, the common mind does not often divert directly to questions such as "Did you know that the first Christians were actually atheists?". Thoughts such as these leave the listener wondering where Shane is going to land, and every thought he presents is equally gripping. Shane's deep understanding of history and Jewish culture helps us to broaden our view of Jesus and the story in which we find ourselves, while also leading us to ask many more questions.
Shane himself has said on numerous occasions that a good message is neither to be agreed with nor disagreed with, it is to be wrestled with. We hope that this special episode leads you to do the same.
We draw to a close The Watchman Series in a final analysis of the soul, with a specific focus on the body. Our relationship with and our understanding of our body is often changing and developing as we go through different stages of our lives. What purpose does our body have in our spiritual walk? And what does the scripture have to say about how we are to conduct ourselves? Why do people still get sick, even after receiving the restoration of the Holy Spirit?
Watchman Nee opens up his perspective on the body surrounding sickness, healing, sin, holiness and identity.
‘The will of man can be taken as his ‘real self’ for it truthfully represents him.’ In our second last episode of the Watchman Series, we continue with our analysis of the soul, with a particular focus on the ‘will’. What defines our will? And how does our will define us? Watchman Nee gives great emphasis to the will as the central part of a person. But do we know how to relate our will to the direction of the Holy Spirit? And what are the potential dangers of passivity?
The Holy Spirit wants us to be enlightened and to know. We have been given a mind by God, but how do we use it actively along with the spirit? In this week's episode, we discuss the mind as a battlefield, and how the process of examination is important in discerning whether or not our intuition is in line with the Holy Spirit's voice. If you haven't listened to the Watchman Series, we recommend beginning your listening from Episode 24 on Body, Soul and Spirit and following the journey with Ben, Ash and Heidi as they walk us through 'The Spiritual Man' which you can download as a free PDF online.
This week, OH Radio takes a deeper look at the functions of the emotion within the soul in relation to our spiritual walk, and the pursuit of God’s will in our lives.
Why is it that we might feel God’s withdrawal from our lives? What could be His ultimate aim? And why does Watchman Nee define emotion as the greatest enemy of our pursuit of a spiritual life?
Tune in this week to a discussion surrounding these big questions, and more relating to desire, decisions, emotions and becoming watchful for the ways in which the enemy attempts to sabotage our calling to a higher spiritual state and to lead us away from God’s intentions for our lives.
Throughout the Watchman series, the question has remained; 'What are the characteristics and attributes of someone who is walking according to the spirit?'.
The Scriptures are like a guide to living in the spirit under the new covenant of grace. So, what does it mean to be contrite in spirit? Or to be someone who has a cool and fervent spirit? How do we know whether we are walking in power?
Tune in to Week 8 to find out what Watchman Nee teaches on the normalcy of the spirit.
Did you know that there are laws which operate regarding the spirit? There are some which are cautionary, some which are customary, and often, we live out our lives without being aware of the potential snares we might run into as spiritual people.
In Week 7 of the Watchman Series, we take a look at some of the cautionary laws surrounding our daily walk. They are practical and incredibly important to know when it comes to dealing with prayer, warfare, and watchfulness.
This week, we address spiritual warfare for the believe, and delve into questions such as; ‘How do we constantly perceive being led by the Holy Spirit?’, ‘How do we explain the fight between rationality and intuition?’, (and the big one) ‘How do I know the will of God?’.
What is driving us in our decisions? What does intuition have to do with our spiritual walk? Tune in for this discussion on the analysis of the spirit in Week 6 of our journey through The Watchman Series.
What does it mean to be spiritual? Spirituality can have many interpretations and can often be misused when we lack understanding from a biblical perspective. If we don’t understand what it is to walk according to the Spirit, how can we expect to do it? How do we become spiritual men and women, and how do we discover the unique spiritual work of the individual?
We continue on in the journey of learning what it is to be a spiritual person in Week 5 of The Watchman series.
In Week 4 of The Watchman Series, our OH Radio team discuss the topic of the soul.
What are the functions of the human soul? What is the difference between a believer who walks in the spirit and one who walks according to his own understanding? Is it possible to be a Christian and to live carnally?
There is so much to be gained from this conversation. We encourage you to have a listen, read the relating chapters too, and have a discussion with somebody about something that might be stirred up for you.
What does the bible mean when it talks about ‘the flesh’? Why is it that I try to be a good Christian, but it feels way too hard? How can it be that I have been crucified with Christ, but I still struggle with sin? And why does the bible talk so much about dying to self?
The OH Radio team explore these questions in Week 3 of The Watchman Series, with a focus on what the bible teaches about the flesh, and what some of our personal experiences, inner wrestles, and pre-conceived ideas may be on the topic.
Week 2 in the Watchman Series, we look at the relationship between the human spirit, soul and body. What is the difference between the spirit and the soul? Why is it important for us to be able to make this distinction? And what does all of this have to do with our relationship with God; with how we make decisions when we don't know what to do; and how could our souls and spirits have an impact on our society
Let One Heart Radio introduce you to Watchman Nee and his teachings on the Spirit, Soul and Body in this Introductory episode of The Watchman Series. We will embark together on an 11 week journey delving into some of the great mysteries and questions which surround our spiritual life and how it relates to the world we live in.
Have you ever wondered what is really happening when you become a Christian? Why do we talk about being born again? What is the Tree of Life? Perhaps you have wondered why it feels so hard to engage in your faith, when once it felt so easy. And is there more to being a Christian than just trying not to sin?
These are only a few of the many questions we will explore in this coming series. Prepare to be challenged. We look forward to going on this journey with you.
In this Season closing episode of One Heart Radio, join us as we discuss some of the major topics which lie at the core of our discussions relating to the Bigger Story. What do we mean when we talk about wisdom, the kingdom, and the fear of God? Who is Jesus, really? We invite you to listen to this important episode, and hope it will bless and inform you as we move as the Body of Christ into this coming era of Jesus' reign.
This week, we bring to you a very special episode of One Heart Radio. We were stoked to be joined by the great man, Mark Conner, as he shared with us his insights on topics ranging from 'Decision Making & the Will of God', 'Moving from Socialised Faith to Finding God', 'Transitioning Faith Generations', 'Deconstruction & Doubt', plus so much more. Having spent over 30 years in ministry, his insights are invaluable as they are timely. We encourage you to have a listen and share this episode. If you want to know more about Mark Conner or to follow along with what he is up to now, you can go here for his Blog, 'A Map of Life's Journey': http://www.markconner.com.au/general-interest/a-map-of-lifes-journey/
or find any of his books and resources at www.markconner.com.au
He also has a brand new channel called 'Soul Food' on IGTV, Facebook and Youtube.
In this episode of One Heart Radio, we delve into the life and teachings of E. Stanley Jones relating to 'The Unshakable Kingdom', the characteristics of the 'Wise man' and the 'Foolish man', and how Jesus was unfolding the nature of reality during His ministry on earth.
Is forgiveness always necessary? Is it always possible? What if we have been badly wronged? Corrie Ten Boom wrestled with these very questions in the aftermath of the Holocaust and her time spent as a prisoner in the concentration camps. What does she have to teach us around one of the most vital practices of our Christian Faith? This episode of One Heart Radio explores this theme of 'forgiveness' through the life of a woman who endured much and rescued others from the hands of one of the most destructive regimes in modern history.
Have you ever wondered how spirituality and ingenuity can complement one another? Does God care about innovation and creativity? This week in One Heart Radio, grab some inspiration from some great inventors like Arthur Guinness, who took great strides by seeking the Kingdom of God for the benefit of others.
It has been recognised as one of the three or four perfectly virtuous moments in history. Slave trade was a great, tragic, national sin and it had to be dealt with. William Wilberforce was the man who gave all he had to make the abolishment of slavery a reality. His story is truly one of the greatest examples we as Christians have from which we can learn about Biblical Justice, and we are compelled to ask ourselves the question, "What is it that only I can do?". Tune into One Heart Radio for a conversation surrounding the story and life of this incredible man.
Imprisoned and tortured as a rebel, Brother Yun's story comes out of the 58 million 'house-church Christians' in China; astonishing, miraculous, and filled with hope in Jesus Christ. How could it be that churches are thriving in a country where they are outlawed? How can a revolution take place for an invisible God, and why would someone give up their whole life for such a cause? Do we really need to seek God with ALL our hearts? This episode of One Heart Radio explores the questions and difficulties surrounding the story and life of the 'Heavenly Man'.
What do we know about the relationship between our will and our desires? How about the relationship between our belief and our understanding? We look to the life and the works of one of the great founding fathers of Christianity as we know it today, St. Augustine of Hippo, whose work strongly influenced the philosophical world.
Most of us will have heard the name 'Joan of Arc', but what do we know about this legendary woman? Words like 'zeal', 'martyr', 'warrior maiden', and 'courage' have been ascribed to her name, and in this episode of One Heart Radio we discuss what these terms mean for us today.
In an age, where we encounter many different doctrines and ideologies, we can find ourselves at a loss for words when it comes to defending and standing true to our faith. One man in particular, the late Ravi Zacharias, stood at the forefront of Christian Apologetics, showing us how we can defend our faith through reasoning and discourse. He was an incredible life lived, and there is much we can explore and learn from him.
To get started with Ravi Zacharias resources, perhaps read his books 'Jesus among other gods' and 'The end of reason' or check him out on Youtube.
We take a step back to discuss the bigger picture of One Heart Radio, how we can continue to learn from the stories of incredible faith filled people and see how we can further align ourselves with the culture of the Kingdom.
If you know a thing or two about Christianity, chances are you have heard the name of Billy Graham mentioned. Arguably the greatest evangelist of the modern era, he was known not only for his ability to pack out stadiums with people eager to hear the gospel, but also, for his humility and kindness. In this special episode of One Heart Radio, we discuss the life of this great man and the importance of the message he carried to the world.
In this episode, we get to explore the life of a man frequently quoted in sermons all over the world. A.W. Tozer's writing and prayer life provide an amazing example of what a life walked intimately with Christ can look like. 'The Pursuit of God,' 'The Knowledge of the Holy' or 'God's Pursuit of Man' or any of his other works are all great resources to get started with.
Part 2 with Dave Hodgson is a continuation of his personal account of his life story, and the ways in which God intervened and set about revealing His plans for the Kingdom and for Australia. Dave shares with us how we can best prepare for what he believes God is doing in our world.
For Episode 8 of One Heart Radio, we had the great honour of hosting Dave Hodgson as he shared some of his own remarkable life story. He shares with us some intriguing insights into the economy of the Kingdom of God and about how by coming to faith, he realised he was destined for something far greater than what he could have ever believed. His story is nothing short of amazing!
Our Senior Pastor Jody Destry joins One Heart Radio in Episode 7 to share some of her wisdom around daily Spiritual Practices, drawn out of the life and writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. We discuss how St. Ignatius' conversion led him to become a prolific leader in living a devoted life to God, and Jody shares some excellent insights into how this has impacted her personal life, and how it can shape ours too.
RESOURCES: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Adele Ahlberg Calhoun), Sacred Rhythms and Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (Ruth Haley Barton.)
In Episode 6, we welcome one of our very own Senior Pastors, Matt Destry, to talk about the life and works of C.S. Lewis. Have you ever wondered how to combine imagination with faith? The ministry of C.S Lewis continues to impact generations through storytelling, and we can learn how deep truths can be conveyed through something as simple as a wardrobe.
If you'd like to read some of C. S. Lewis' works, check out The Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, Surprised by Joy, The Great Divorce and many others.
What is it like to experience reformation from the perspective of an ordinary person? How is God calling us to respond? In Part 2 of Episode 4, we delve deeper into some of the great lessons God has woven through the life of Martin Luther, and how that speaks into our world today.
What would life as a Christian be like if we never knew about the Grace of God? Do we ever pause to consider what a gift it is that we can read the Bible ourselves? Tune in to Episode 4: Part 1 as we discuss the life of Martin Luther, a radical man, system challenger, and father of Protestant Christianity as we know it today.
Have you ever wondered what the real love of God is like? Have you ever wondered whether God might be calling you to something great? In this week’s podcast, we explore questions like this while drawing inspiration from the life of Mother Theresa.
Welcome to episode two of One Heart Radio Podcast. This week we look at the life of Peter J. Daniels, an incredible Christian international business statesman who came from a significantly disadvantaged background.
Welcome to the very first episode of the One Heart Radio podcast. Follow along as we explore the lives of some of the heroes of our faith, gleaning from them wisdom and inspiration, and learning how we can relate it to our own lives as a part of God's bigger story. This week, we explain the heart behind this podcast and dive into the life of a man who lost so much and yet continued to declare: "it is well with my soul".