Homegrown Faith: Recent Episodes
Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark
Each week on Homegrown Faith pastors Jo Clark and Richard Sweatman talk together about God, the Bible, and the everyday life growing in faith in Jesus. Join them as they read God's word, grow together, and talk about what they're learning and doing in their Christian lives.Homegrown Faith is coming to you from Hunter Bible Church, in Newcastle Australia. We'd love to meet you and help you meet Jesus. Why not come and visit us? Check out www.hunterbiblechurch.org for more info.Reach Australia is a group of like-minded Christians who are on about seeing thousands of healthy, multiplying, evangelistic churches across Australia. For other great podcasts why not check out https://reachaustralia.com.au/reach-australia-podcast-network/
Jo and Richard record their final episode. Jo prepares for Christmas at the dog park and Richard updates everyone on the state of his grasses and lawn. Jo reflects on God's care from Psalm 121 and gives her tips for regular Bible reading. Jo and Richard give extra encouragement for Christian conversation, learning and reading. Lots of thanksgiving to finish.
- Psalm 121
- Truth for Life, Alistair Begg
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Richard quizzes Jo on 4 new youth words and their meaning. Jo explains her "Dale dug a hole" moment. Jo and Richard reflect with thanksgiving on some elements of the podcast.
- Psalm 111:2
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Richard makes a last minute dash to the airshow and Jo meets some fellow kookaburra victims. Jo and Richard discuss Psalm 103 and Phillip Jensen's new book on the Holy Spirit. An announcement is made.
- Psalm 103
- The Coming of the Holy Spirit, Phillip D. Jensen
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Richard finds a new enthusiasm for dusting and Jo comes under attack on her deck. Jo and Richard discuss body parts from 1 Cor 12 and God's light from Psalm 97.
- The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
- Psalm 97
- 1 Cor 12
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Richard explains the spotlight effect after learning from a TikTok psychologist. Jo shares her love of Bible timeline cards. Jo and Richard discuss God's work in us from the last verse of Psalm 90 and on a new book by Peter Orr.
- Bible Timeline Cards from Visual Unit
- Psalm 90
- The Beginning of the Gospel: A Theology of Mark, Peter Orr
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Richard reports back from Broken Hill and Jo explores bird-saving window strategies. Richard discovers a a pleasing correspondence between his Old and New Testament readings. Jo receives a first rate gift and is refreshed by chapter 1.
- Genesis 1:6-8
- 1 Cor 12
- The Life of Faith, An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Peter F. Jensen
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Jo has a face-palm moment after some yard work and Richard reports back after his 30 year school reunion. Jo digs into the meaning of Salem in Psalm 76 and Richard gets some parenting pointers from a highly relevant book.
- Psalm 76
- Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Jim Burns
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Jo and Richard return after the break and share stories of MTS Recruit and adventures at the dog beach. Richard explains why even mature Christians need encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 3. Jo finds reasons to pause while reading Psalm 73.
- 1 Thessalonians 3
- Psalm 73
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Jo and Richard discuss appropriate tradie hospitality and cleaning tips for cast iron. Jo explains why Psalm 65 is a comfort with El Nino on the way. Richard reads an extended quote from Gavin Ortland (not Dane) from his book on humility.
- Psalm 65
- Humility: the joy of self-forgetfulness, Gavin Ortlund
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Richard gives the final soccer update after a thrilling grandfinal. Jo explains how to do church hospitality with garage dining and a cold pool. Richard shares wisdom from Proverbs 11 and Jo reviews Richard's (and Antony's) book about church.
- Proverbs 11
- Unmissable Church, Richard Sweatman and Antony Barraclough
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Jo gets a run down on building site safety and Richard's son prepares for his formal. Psalm 39 invites a deeper perspective on the brevity of life and Richard explains why he's reading 'The Whole Christ' for the second time.
- Psalm 39
- The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson
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Richard explains how journalling keeps him grounded and Teddy escapes. Jo and Richard discuss the inner life of Baruch and why a blog on law on religion is worth reading.
- Jeremiah 45
- Law and Religion Blog, Associate Professor Neil Foster
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Richard reports on a thrilling finish to a soccer final and Jo takes on an escape room. Jo points out some encouraging words from Psalm 38 and Richard explains why biblical prophets are like God's covenant enforcement officers.
- Psalm 38
- Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christopher Watkin
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Jo get's on the Women's World Cup bandwagon and Richard prepares himself for his 30 year school reunion. Jo and Richard and discuss love for Jesus and obedience from John 15 and some challenging teaching on money.
- John 15
- The Generosity Agenda, in Redeeming Money by Paul David Tripp
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Richard shares some insights from the world of Sumo and Jo carries off a successful scavenger hunt. Richard finds a link between Genesis 50 and Jeremiah 50 and Jo learns from Ezra.
- Jeremiah 50
- Genesis 50
- Ezra 7
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Richard shares some insights from the world of Sumo and Jo carries off a successful scavenger hunt. Richard finds a link between Genesis 50 and Jeremiah 50 and Jo learns from Ezra.
- Jeremiah 50
- Genesis 50
- Ezra 7
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Jo and Richard return after a break with a tale of sour candy madness. Jo shares about a haircut disaster and how Exodus 9 highlights the fear of God. Richard finally finishes Augustine's City of God and makes a start with a new book.
- Exodus 9
- Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christopher Watkin
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Jo visits the Opera House for some brilliant Zimmer music and Richard discovers a moving podcast. Jo shares her insights from Exodus 14 and Richard has another go at understanding Puritan Thomas Manton on forgiveness
- Exodus 14
- Pray for Egypt
- Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer
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Jo's phone goes for a ride and Richard devises a new attendance strategy for Growth Group. Richard and Jo discuss the power of God in Jeremiah 50 and the encouragement of John Newton.
- Jeremiah 50
- John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Jonathan Aitken
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Richard goes to a real life EDM event and Jo chases down the post-reno finishing touches. Jo resists her speech path habits and reflects on Moses' ministry reluctance from Exodus 4. Richard digs into some Puritan writings on forgiveness.
- Exodus 4
- Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer
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Richard provides a tasty recipe and Teddy takes his first educational steps. Jo and Richard discuss the preciousness of God's words from Psalm 12 and Jo reviews a book without recommending it.
- Psalm 12
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Richard's son starts his journey of FB marketplace and Jo discovers the happiest man on earth. Jo and Richard discuss an amazing paragraph from Exodus 6 and Richard shares some insights on Christian assurance.
- Exodus 6
- The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson
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Jo tries life in the sandpit and Richard employs two wing backs. Richard and Jo discuss hair products from Matthew 6 and how to be a great pastor's wife.
- Hoopla
- Matthew 6
- The Pastor's Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love, Gloria Furman
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Richard shares his strategy for parent teacher interviews and Jo provides a comprehensive weather report. Jo learns a new Bible reading method from her friend Emma and gains fresh insights from John 16. Richard discovers a fascinating book combining Scottish Church History and the doctrine of Grace.
- John 15:26-16
- The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson
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Jo introduces an addition to her home life and Richard finds that reference from last week. Richard and Jo discuss pouring your heart out to God and not setting your heart on riches from Psalm 62. Jo enjoys some twists and turns in the life of John Newton.
- Psalm 62
- John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace, Jonathan Aitken
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Richard shares 7 New Zealand phrases he learned in Auckland. Jo has some washing machine fails. Jo begins her Psalms journey and Richard notices a link to Augustine's City of God.
- Psalm 3
- City of God, Augustine
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Richard gets around town on a folding bike and Jo prevails over the algae. Richard finds loads to think about in Isaiah 44 and Jo gets into some church history.
- Isaiah 44
- John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken
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Jo and Richard break with tradition and jump straight into Bible discussion on 2 Peter 2. Richard describes the kanji for church and explains why he's picked up a book on 1 and 2 Timothy.
- 2 Peter 2: 4-10
- 1 and 2 Timothy For You, Phillip Jensen
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Richard shares the news from the cricket final and Jo delights in some fiction. Jo and Richard discuss the challenge and comforts for ministry from 1 Timothy 4 and Jo is refreshed by a blog on sustainable sacrifice.
- 2 Timothy 4
- Sustainable Sacrifice blog, Lionel Windsor
- Zeal without burnout, Christopher Ash
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Jo enjoys a weekend away with her Growth Group and Richard prepares for the cricket final. Jo and Richard discuss the affection and encouragement of Paul in Philippians 4 and further insights from Embracing Complementarianism
- Philippians 4
- Embracing Complementarianism, Graham Beynon and Jane Tooher
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Richard comes across a remarkable passage from Augustine and Jo braves Newcastle's bus system. Richard learns from the wonderful 1 Timothy 4 and Jo skills up in leading a large group.
- 1 Timothy 4
- Leading Small Groups That Thrive: Five Shifts to Take Your Group to the Next Level, Ryan T. Hartwig, Courtney W. Davis, Jason A. Sniff
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Jo makes the most of her pool and Richard loses in chess. Jo shares why Philippians 2 put her on the right track and Richard grows in his forgiving capacity thanks to a new book by Tim Keller.
- Philippians 2
- Forgive, Timothy Keller
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Richard confesses a reality TV addiction and Jo gets close to nature. Richard and Jo discuss the shocking Bible study method of Jehoiakim and Jo goes deep into Ezra and Nehemiah with Old Testament Survey by LaSor, Hubbard and Bush
- Jeremiah 36
- Old Testament Survey. The Message, Form and Background of the Old Testament. Lasor, Hubbar, and Bush
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Richard spots some Streetfighter 2 action at Moore College and Jo communes with the fish. Jo embarks on some exilic / post exilic Bible study with Josie and Richard gets into Augustine's City of God.
- 2 Chronicles 36
- The City of God, Augustine
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Jo is startled during tennis by a runner. Richard and his wife defeat the Empire. Richard is encouraged by Psalm 4 to pause, think and turn to God. Jo reviews another book on rest.
- Refresh: Embracinga Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands, David Murray and Shona Murray
- Psalm 4
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Jo and Richard return after a summer break to talk about life, the BIble and Christian reading. This week Jo takes on her fear of heights and Richard goes car racing. Jo shares encouragement from Colossians 1 and Richard gets help for his busy-ness.
- Colossians 1
- Busy, Ian Carmichael
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Jo and Richard complete the sentence: "2022 was the year of ...." Jo reflects on the pros and cons of chronological Bible reading and Richard explains why he regularly reads the Bible and prays. Jo and Richard share their reading plans for the summer and say farewell until 2023.
- Deuteronomy 8
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Richard gets caught up in World Cup Fantasy Football and Jo has a reptile loose in the house. Jo and Richard discuss Paul's radical chance of direction in Acts and some challenges from Lloyd-Jones about faith.
- Acts 9
- Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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- Ezekiel 20
- If Only, Finding Joyful Contentment in the Face of Lack and Longing by Jennie Pollock
- Charles Spurgeon quote: look at final paragraph
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Jo finds herself with a song from Gladiator in her head and Richard discovers Webtoons. Richard and Jo discuss the betrayal of Jesus from Matthew 26 and Richard explains why talking to yourself is better than listening to yourself.
- Matthew 26:1-5
- Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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Richard achieves something this week and Jo discovers Asaph's prophecy about Jesus. Richard recommends a new book to help us fight for our pastors.
- Matthew 13:35
- Fight For Your Pastor
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Richard admits to coaching cricket and Jo has the rare experience of losing something. Richard is challenged by 3 John not to be first and Jo reflects on Claire Smith's words on God's plan for the church and for men and women.
- 3 John
- God's Good Design, Dr Claire Smith
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Richard finds the ultimate reading space and Jo bravely goes on an adventure. Richard shows from Proverbs why we need to direct our heart rather than listen to them and Jo finds her preconceptions challenged by a brand new book.
- Proverbs 2
- Embracing Complementarianism
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Richard gets a surprise visitor and Jo has a big day with a caulking gun. Jo discovers some ungodly priests in Ezekiel and Richard admits a theological weakness.
- Ezekiel 22
- Gospel Coalition Australia Article Series: The Ordered Godhead
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Jo visits a dog show and Richard gets a notification from the family accountability software. Richard is challenged by Psalm 97:10 to hate evil and Jo takes joy and encouragement from a kids song with amazing guitar riffs.
- Psalm 97:10
- Knowing Jesus as my boss, Ben Pakula
- MTS Recruit Conference
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- Luke 4
- The Heart of Anger: How the Bible Transforms Anger in Our Understanding and Experience | Crossway
- Reach Australia Humility in Ministry
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HomeGrown Faith was born during the first Covid lockdowns in 2020 and now in 2022 we celebrate 100 episodes. That means 100 funny stories (times 2) and 100 Bible reflections and 100 reading/listening experiences.This week Jo and Richard reflect on the experience and the many things to be thankful for.
- James 1:17
- Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin
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Jo masters tradie chats and the Lorikeets head into finals. Jo discovers the deceitfulness of the heart from Jeremiah and Richard explains how a Christian book led Charles Simeon to Christ.
- Jeremiah 17:9-10
- Cambridge and the Evangelical Succession, Sir Marcus Loane
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Richard tries out a BYO phone booth and Jo pauses on some tricky home maintenance. Richard is in awe of Jeremiah 31:20 and Jo makes a note in the margin of her book.
Our 100th episode is coming up! Please send stories of how HGF has encourage you to homegrownfaith@hunterbiblechurch.org
- Jeremiah 31:20
- If Only, Jennie Pollock
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Richard's Growth Group fixes a door and Jo dodges a FB Marketplace scam. Jo reaches Micah in chronological Bible reading and Richard shares his love for weekly systematic theology.
- Micah 1
- Systematic Theology, Second Edition. Wayne Grudem
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Richard finds a surprising thing in the Dorrigo rainforest and Jo receives a rare version of Monopoly. Jo explores why the Jewish leaders feared the people in Luke 22 and Richard goes deep in the Trinity.
- Luke 22
- The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything, Fred Sanders
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Jo embarks on some crime fiction and Richard finds out what Robben Island Prison was like for Nelson Mandela. In Jeremiah 26 the prophet speaks up with boldness and confidence. Jo finds a book about money convicting her heart.
- Jeremiah 26
- Money Counts, Graham Beynon
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Richard introduces the kids to Australian Pub Chicken Parmi and Jo browses expensive and bizarre holiday rentals. Jo finds comfort in Psalm 121 and Richard makes a start in Paul Grimmond's new book about anxiety: When the Noise Won't Stop.
- Psalm 121
- When the noise won't stop, Paul Grimmond
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Richard considers mastering "Haughty Dragon Retreats" and Jo goes deep nerd into rainfall stats. Richard wonders about what is at the heart of Jesus' first test in the wilderness while Jo's mind is opened by some historical insights from Tom Holland.
- Matthew 4:1-4
- Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind by Tom Holland
- BOM Rainfall Stats
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Richard's kids go on their own "Old Enough" adventure. Will they succeed? Proverbs 6 invites Jo to go outside and examine the wildlife. Richard learns from history about an interesting church attendance strategy.
- Proverbs 6:6-11
- Cambridge and the Evangelical Succession, Sir Marcus Loane
- Stopping Doomscrolling
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Richard samples Army Base Stew and Jo enjoys a remarkable coincidence. Richard is encouraged by Psalm 31:16 and Jo is awed by God's immense (or is it infinite?) forgiveness.
- Psalm 31:16
- Gentle and Lowly, Dane Orlund
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Jo's Hub Caps disappear around the suburb and Richard is captivated by another Japanese show. Jo is challenged about obedience from Psalm 119 and Richard finds a helpful acronym for apologies.
- Psalm 119:33-34
- Something's Not Right, Wade Mullen
- The Wandering Bookseller
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Jo discovers a book series that blends fiction and autobiography while Richard binges on a history podcast. Richard discusses his many weaknesses and Jo finds inspiration in a book about contentment.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- If Only, Jennie Pollock
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Jo and Richard record live from the Reach Australia Conference. Jo reflects on humility from Philippians 2 and Richard reads a hard book.
- Philippians 2:5-8
- The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, John Owen
- Reach Australia Resources
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Jo and family obtain a Karaoke machine. Richard reveals his soccer coaching secrets. Jo and Richard discuss Daniel's prayer of confession and insights from Gentle and Lowly.
- Daniel 9
- Gentle and Lowly, Dane Orlund
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Richard and Jo share car stories and reflect on Psalm 93. Richard finds reasons to love other Christians in a book from one of the Puritans.
- Psalm 93
- The Godly Man's Picture by Thomas Watson
- Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction
- Reach Australia Conference 2022
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Richard takes the family for bubble tea and Jo remains calm in the midst of plumbing chaos. Richard augments his Bible time in 2 Corinthians with insights from Gary Millar. And in a Bible double, Jo finds comfort in Psalm 6.
- 2 Corinthians For You, Gary Millar
- Psalm 6
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Richard gives an airshow round up and Jo finds a movie worth recommending. Jo and Richard discuss the disturbing story of Jephthah from Judges 11. Richard finds a striking illustration in a recent book about Christianity.
- Judges 11
- The World Next Door, Rory Shiner and Peter Orr
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Jo searches for a lost hubcap and Richard's behaviour is influenced by petrol prices. Richard shares a particular way of Bible reading from Psalm 31 and Jo embraces some academic reading on Leviticus.
- Psalm 31
- Leviticus in the light of Christ, Roland Elliott
- Reach Australia Conference
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Richard visits an art gallery and Jo gets hooked on rug washing videos. Joshua 1 raises some questions for Jo and Richard shares about a new book on anxiety.
- Joshua 1
- Anxiety and Me, by Guan Un
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Richard gives a brief outline of air shows and Jo discovers a Dog Vomit Fungus. Richard explains how reading Revelation makes sense in a turbulent world and Jo shares final insights from Confronting Christianity.
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin
- Revelation 12
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Jo (re)discovers Pez and Richard takes his in-laws out to lunch. Richard and Jo discuss why the name of Rehoboam's mother matters and how to be encouraged through music.
- 1 Kings 14:22
- Ancient of Days, by CityAlight
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Jo discovers a YouTube sensation and Richard gets attacked by wasps. Jo finds refreshment in her chronological Bible reading from God's provision of Spirit-filled craftsmen. Richard takes up a book recommendation and is forced to think about the nature of the gospel.
- Exodus 35
- The Gospel of the Kingdom, David Seccombe
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Richard ponders the rotation of the earth and Jo enjoys unintelligible Facebook Posts. Richard heads to Isaiah to encounter God and Jo is refreshed by the devotion of George Whitfield.
- Isaiah 1
- The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitfield, Steven Lawson
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Richard rides the adrenaline wave of deep frying and Jo poses various driveway etiquette questions. Exodus 12 instructs the Israelites on correct Passover attire and Richard shares insights from Peter Bolt about Jesus' cry of dereliction.
- Exodus 12
- The Cross from a Distance: The Atonement in Mark's Gospel by Peter Bolt
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Jo and Richard compare Wordle strategies and Richard loses at chess. Richard shares a curious verse from deep in 2 Samuel and Jo explains how a Priscilla and Aquila seminar from Jess Sheely helped her understand more about female patrons in Luke
- 2 Sam 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+samuel+21&version=HCSB
- Priscilla and Aquila Centre Resources https://paa.moore.edu.au/resources/
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Jo and Richard start a new year of Homegrown Faith. Jo starts a rain gauge community and Richard watches reality TV to help survive Covid. Jo starts her chronological Bible reading plan and Richard learns about "being distressed for one's soul" in a biography of missionary David Brainerd.
- Genesis 45 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+45&version=HCSB
- David Brainerd: A flame for God, Vance Christie https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1282/david-brainerd
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The podcast wraps up for 2021. Jo takes on her local speed bumps and Richard conducts a transplant operation. Proverbs 15:1 invites us to turn away wrath with and gentle answer. Jo and Richard share how they go about reading during holidays list out their planned books.
- The Gospel of the kingdom: Jesus’ revolutionary message by David Seccombe 2016 https://davidseccombe.com/book/the-gospel-of-the-kingdom/
- The Cross from a Distance by Peter Bolt https://www.ivpress.com/the-cross-from-a-distance
- David Brainerd: A flame for God by Vance Christie https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1282/david-brainerd
- India: A History by John Keay https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780007307753/india/
- Streets of Loredo by Larry McMurty https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54812.Streets_of_Laredo
- Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj/
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Richard visits an old-style suit shop and Jo reveals her mental time-guessing game. Jo raises questions about hatred from Luke 14 and Richard recommends a book about Christmas.
- Luke 14: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+14&version=NIV
- Is Christmas Unbelievable? Rebecca McLaughlin https://reformers.com.au/products/9781784986407-is-christmas-unbelievable-rebecca-mclaughlin?variant=39312314892367¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsDIgAsKHW6GHWs3sKsAF1KM37eqSVSOJu_wF3prLP5CfgvOOdxV-5UaAsgGEALw_wcB
- Reformer's Bookshop https://reformers.com.au/ HOMEGROWN
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Jo turns worry into prayer after small marketplace error. Richard discovers the toy of his dreams. Paul reveals passion for Jesus in Acts 21 and Jo sets the timer for some serious theological reading.
- Acts 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+21&version=NIV
- Themelios article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/jesus-adopted-son-of-god/
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Richard talks cattle with Jo after starting a prize-winning Western Novel. Jo discovers a new version of the Four Seasons. Jo and Richard discuss the timeline of Jesus and the benefits of some more stretching journal reading.
- Matthew 4 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A1&version=NIV
- Themelios https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/
- Max Richter, Vivaldi's Spring https://open.spotify.com/album/7pqMlI9IPtWVL5DN0NxMp3
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Richard shares his greeting etiquette now that church has returned and Jo loses sleep over termites. Richard explains some insights from prayer from 1 Samuel and Jo is challenged by a passage from "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortland.
- 1 Samuel 1:15-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+1&version=NIV
- Gentle and Lowly https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj/
- Reformer's Bookshop Promo Code: HOMEGROWN https://reformers.com.au/
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Jo encounters a strange interaction between a man and a lion while Richard manages to correctly score cricket. Jo reflects on Peter's wife and Richard starts a new book of sermons by Charles Simeon.
- Matt 8 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+8&version=NIV
- 1 Cor 9:5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+cor+9&version=NIV
- Evangelical Preaching: An anthology of sermons by Charles Simeon
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Jo and Richard get philosophical about weeds and listen to a short blast of Eurobeat. Richard explains why he feels warned by Job 40. Jo highlights some good points from a book about singleness.
- Job 40: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+40&version=NIV
- Not Yet Married, Marshall Segal: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/not-yet-married
- "Running in the 90s" by Max Caveri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ0xBCwkg3E
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Jo gets a degree from Swim University but still needs some experience. Richard explains his 150 position memory palace for Psalms. Jo and Richard discuss the issue of imprecation from Jeremiah 12 and reflect on a podcast about mission.
- 150 Point Memory Palace for Psalms Template
- Jeremiah 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+12&version=NIV
- A Passion for Life podcast: https://www.apassionforlife.org.uk/a-passion-for-life-podcast/
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Do you know what "Nerfed" means? Richard quizzes Jo on four youth words from home. Speaking of home life, Jo shares about meeting her neighbour in a surprising way. Psalm 130 brings the comfort of God's kindness and we learn that listening to talks on Jeremiah gets better every time.
- Psalm 103: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103&version=NIV
- Jeremiah Series at HBC: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrGsVI5Az9nv8TLgKUOaBlF8lbt-QVnZ-
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With some embarrassment, Richard shares his love of jigsaw puzzles and Jo probably starts the next breakfast trend. Matthew 6 helps us deal with worry and a book plucked from the shelf gives a stack of surprising insights about the Bible and culture.
- Matthew 6: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6&version=NIV
- https://www.koorong.com/product/the-book-that-made-your-world-vishal-mangalwadi_9781595553225
- https://reachaustralia.com.au/reach-australia-podcast-network/
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Two strangers noticed something odd about Jo's car and Richard shares a tip on Zoom fatigue. 2 Peter reveals two kinds of stories and Jo shares more insights from the book Held.
- Managing Zoom Fatigue
- 2 Peter 2:3 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A3&version=NIV
- Held, Abbey Wedgeworth https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/held
- 2 Cor 1:3-4 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+cor+1&version=NIV
- Reformers Bookshop
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Jo quizzes Richard again on farm words and Richard shares how the phrase "Tohu Vevohu" led to chaos during family Bible time. Jo explains why the compassion of Jesus from Matthew 20 is so good and Richard backs that up with some reflections from Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland.
- Matthew 20:29-34 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020&version=NIV
- Gentle and Lowly https://reformers.com.au/products/9781433566134-gentle-and-lowly-the-heart-of-christ-for-sinners-and-sufferers-ortlund-dane
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Jo sheds some tears over a rescue story with a happy ending and Richard explains why Jo is ahead of the curve with habit formation. Job chapter 6 reveals heart-breaking grief and Jo explains why "Wisdom in Leadership" is so helpful.
- Job 6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+6&version=NIV
- SES video: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/ses-volunteer-speaks-about-finding-three-year-old/13530252
- Wisdom in Leadership, Craig Hamilton: https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/wisdom-in-leadership
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Jo does a deep dive into possum boxes and Richard triumphs over YouTube distraction. Then Jo explains how even routine Bible reading in Matthew 15 can give us things to praise God for. Richard learns about Charles Finney and how some features of 19th century American revivalism are still seen today.
- Matthew 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+15&version=NIV
- Reach Podcast: https://reachaustralia.com.au/reach-podcast/
- Revival And Revivalism The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750 - 1858, Iain H Murray https://reformers.com.au/products/9780851516608-revival-and-revivalism-the-making-and-marring-of-american-evangelicalism-1750-1858-murray-iain-h
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Jo meets 15 new people at a vaccination hub and Richard escapes into a Chinese pro-gamer drama. Richard explains how a familiar verse in John 1 came at just the right time. Jo is challenged to lovingly disagree with people and try to change their mind about Jesus.
- John 1:29 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1&version=NIV
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-christianity
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Jo and Richard invite their first guest on the show: Sam Hilton, pastor for Magnification at Hunter Bible Church and all round great guy. Sam shares a story about a baked earpod and what he's been reading in Jeremiah. Richard picks up some great ideas in Vaughan Roberts' book "The Porn Problem".
- Jeremiah 7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+7&version=NIV
- Time with God material: https://www.hunterbiblechurch.org/resources
- The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts: https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/the-porn-problem
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Newcastle is back in lockdown so Richard turns to Psalm 142. Jo agonises over lockdown litter and equips her group members to talk about sex with their kids.
- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+142&version=NIV
- https://patriciaweerakoon.com/writing/
- https://www.penguin.com.au/books/with-the-old-breed-9780091937522
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Jo and Richard share their highlights from the Olympics so far and reflect on Jesus in the temple from John 2. Richard begins a brave new book on men and women in the church.
- John 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+2&version=NIV
- Men and Women in the Church: https://www.crossway.org/books/men-and-women-in-the-church-tpb/ - https://genevapush.com/theonething/episode-190-burnout-part-1/
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Jo's mind is blown by some spectacular lego and Richard reports back on his search for Christian EDM. Psalm 133 provides a proof text for beard oil and Jo shares the encouragement and challenges she gained from a chapter from Confronting Christianity on diversity.
- Psalm 133: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+133&version=NIV
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-christianity
- Capital Kings album II: https://open.spotify.com/album/5VrjASW8fZQzxrnsQu6Svh
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After 3 weeks break Jo and Richard return to share stories of native wildlife encounters. Jo explains the Manuscript Discovery method and Richard has once again picked up a history book to read.
- Matthew 8: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+8&version=NIV
- Revival and Revivalism, Iain H Murray: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/revival-and-revivalism/
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Richard calls out for help with finding Christian music and Jo has a win with rust removal. A sober reflection on Jeremiah 52 leads to further reflections about thankfulness from Rebecca McLaughlin's book.
- Jeremiah 52: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+52&version=NIV
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-christianity
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Richard struggles with moderate coaching success while Jo fields questions from the police. Luke 10 raises questions about visiting homes and Richard shares his "follow the footnote" technique for reading.
- Luke 10: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010&version=NIV
- Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking Systems, Making a Difference, Roberta Gilbert https://www.amazon.com.au/Extraordinary-Leadership-Thinking-Systems-Difference/dp/0976345528
- The One Thing podcast: https://genevapush.com/theonethingpodcast
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Jo shares about the Hamilton live experience and Richard reads a proper novel. They then discuss a great verse from Psalm 112 and a book that gets on the front foot about Christianity.
- Psalm 112 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+112&version=NIV
- Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-christianity
- Gilead by Marilynne Robinson: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gilead-Marilynne-Robinson/dp/031242440X
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Royal Gala apples get another vote while Richard shares some kitchen cabinetry success. Jo explains why Job 38-42 is a go-to passage for her (including the bit about the mountain goats). Richard discovers his emotions through a great book on forgiveness.
- Job 38-41: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+38-41&version=NIV
- Forgiving what you can't forget, Lisa Terkeurst https://www.koorong.com/product/forgiving-what-you-cant-forget-discover-how-to_9781400225194
- Forgiveness, J Marsden https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/16923/forgiveness
- Reach Australia Podcasts: https://reachaustralia.com.au/reach-australia-podcast-network/
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Is there a song you can't live without? Jo and Richard discuss this as well as recent learner driving experience. Then they look into reading Psalms in a month and great book helping people with grief after miscarriage. Here's the links to everything from the episode:
- Spiegel im Spiegel, Arvo Part https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZlGsjeTyF3arE9IsMv6fO?si=b73f6ea860694747
- Psalm 97 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+97&version=NIV
- Psalms in a month: https://standrews.ws/files/2017/11/Daily-Psalm-Readings.pdf
- Held, 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage by Abbey Wedgeworth https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/held
- Hunter Bible Church 'A Home for Everyone' building series https://www.hunterbiblechurch.org/ahomeforeveryone
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Jo quizzes Richard on farm words she thought everyone knew. She also shares some insights from Isaiah 61 after the recent Reach Australia conference. Richard explains why he read an old book on Christianity and Liberalism.
Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen
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Richard finds out the plant rehab tips from Jo and shares about a crazy anime. A reflection on James 4 turns into a chat about Bible reading habits. Jo makes a strong recommendation for some great talks by Gary Millar.
Find them here: Queensland Theological College (QTC) Chapel Services https://www.qtc.edu.au/podcasts/
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Jo and Richard get an update on soccer coaching and explore what happens when you investigate your neighbour's tree. Then a dive into Luke 10 and a refreshing book on ministry.
Tree email link: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/environment/our-urban-forest/public-trees/tree-planting
The Pastor's Justificationby Jared C. Wilson.
The Art of Pastoring: a podcast with Jared C Wilson and Ronnie Martin
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Jo and Richard discuss why Jo loves Royal Galas. Richard shares his experience of competitive internet shopping. The conversation rounds out with some time in Jeremiah 17 and some reflections on Martin Luther's Two Kinds of Righteousness. Send in your questions and ideas to homegrownfaith@hunterbiblechurch.org.
The article about apples: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/tips-for-choosing-storing-and-eating-apples/100085212
Two Kinds of Righteousness: http://www.mcm.edu/~eppleyd/luther.html
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Richard quizzes Jo on four more youth words and Jo explains what a Turkey's Nest is. Followed by some questions around the Devil's opportune time from Luke 4 and Andrew Shead's book on Jeremiah.
"A Mouth Full of Fire: The Word of God in the words of Jeremiah" by Andrew Shead
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There's a big update on Jo's blood donation career. Richard enjoys being behind the perspex. Jo and Richard discuss Ecclesiastes links to the Gospels and tips for on-the-spot doctrine.
Know the Truth, Bruce Milne. https://reformers.com.au/products/9781783591039-know-the-truth-a-handbook-of-christian-belief-third-edition-milne-bruce
Systematic Theology (2nd Ed), Wayne Grudem. https://zondervanacademic.com/systematic-theology-second-edition
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Do you like to run the fuel to complete empty? Jo and Richard discuss this question as well as being an email assassin, Jesus in Jerusalem and an amazing free video resource.
Find the email tips at: Manager Tools Email Compendium Part 1
Find the God's Big Picture videos at: https://www.godsbigpicture.co.uk/
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Jo and Richard reflect on some farm advice on choosing mangoes and strategies for learner drivers. Richard shares an insight from Romans 3:20 and we learn about God's transcendance and imminence from a recent book by Christopher Ash.
The book details are: Where was God when that happened? by Christopher Ash. Available from the Good Book Company:
https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/where-was-god-when-that-happened
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This is the Homegrown Faith Podcast. Each week pastors Jo Clark and Richard Sweatman talk together about God, the Bible, and the everyday life growing in faith in Jesus. This podcast is coming to you from Hunter Bible Church, in Newcastle Australia. For more info, check out www.hunterbiblechurch.org
Jo and Richard discuss JOMO, a fish tank quandary, the home-alone Jesus scenario, and polygamy.
Find the cartoon here: https://www.leunig.com.au/works/recent-cartoons/769-jomo.
The talk on polygamy by Phillip Jensen can be found here: https://phillipjensen.com/resources/polygamy-2/
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Seven Myths of Singleness by Sam Allberry
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Dominion:
The Making of the Western Mind by Tom Holland
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A Better Story:
https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/a-better-story
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https://www.thegoodbook.com/born-again-this-way
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"Memory Craft" by Lynne Kelly
"Evangelism in a Skeptical World" by Sam Chan
"How to Talk about Jesus without being 'that guy'" by Sam Chan
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Book:
https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/talking-points-abortion
Greekinator on the Kings of Israel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ48eZhisQU&t=198s
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https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=strike+shepherd&version=NIV
http://www.americangospelfilm.com/
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Together through the Stormhttps://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/together-through-the-storm
Brene Brown on Empathy vs. Sympathyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self:
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution | Crossway - Google Search
Christ is Mine Forevermore:
http://www.cityalight.com/christ-is-mine-forevermore/
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Together Through the Storm by Sally Sims
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Athanasius: "Treatise on the Incarnation of the Word"
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Seeking Allah Finding Jesus:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Seeking-Allah-Finding-Jesus-Christianity-ebook/dp/B07BB54FS5
I Dared to Call Him Father:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dared-Call-Him-Father-Miraculous/dp/0800793242
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https://www.donateblood.com.au/one-step-closer
Disappearing Church by Mark Sayers
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Find "Time with God" booklets at this link: https://www.hunterbiblechurch.org/resources
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"The Sins of Old(er) Christians - Especially Pastors"
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Married for God by Christopher Ash
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Help Me Teach the Bible with Nancy Guthrie: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/help-me-teach-the-bible/
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"Zeal without Burnout" by Christopher Ash
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"Growing in Prayer: Learning to pray with dependence and delight" by Stephen Shead
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agadmator's Chess channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AGADMATOR/featured
"Enjoying God" by Tim Chester. https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/enjoying-god
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Wide Putin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl959QnD3lM
"Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and theirs" by Steve Cuss. https://stevecusswords.com/book/
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Bowen family systems theory in Christian ministry: Grappling with Theory and its Application Through a Biblical Lens" Edited by Jenny Brown and Lauren Errington (Link to Amazon)
Richard's latest personality test website: https://high5test.com/
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