Best Apprenticeship To Jesus Podcasts (2025)

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Duncan Robinson on Why Bivocational Ministry Must Be Considered 51:03

1M ago51:03

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Duncan Robinson is the senior pastor of Northgate Church in Belrose, Sydney. Duncan was the host of HOPE 103.2’s breakfast show for several years.

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Chris Ekins on Getting Rejected by Bible College 3 Times, Bible College at 21, Youth Ministry & Coastal Church Planting 41:06

1M ago41:06

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Chris Ekins is the lead pastor and church planter of Coast EC in Forster, on NSW’s Mid-North Coast. We spoke with Chris about his story, but also the themes of: -getting rejected by bible college three times -what bible college was like at 21 -church planting on the mid-north coast -the need for more church planting in Australia.…

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Dave Jensen on What is Critical When it Comes to Evangelistic Ministry, Finding Jesus in the Army at 28, What Mission Pastors Do (or Should Do) 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Dave Jensen works as an evangelist for Evangelism and New Churches, as a part of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. In this wide-ranging interview we chatted with Dave about how he found Christ in the army at age 28, and how he went on to become an evangelist. We also chatted more practically about what evangelists and mission pastors actually do, and…

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Julie-anne Laird on How She Found out She was an Evangelist, Why We Need more Evangelists, Doing Evangelism as a Job 36:38

2M ago36:38

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Julie-anne Laird is an evangelist who works with City to City Australia. She also helps lead Lausanne Australia. We spoke with Julie-anne about: -how she found out she had the gift of evangelism -moving from loving evangelism to doing it as a job -having clearer pathways for evangelists -why we need more evangelists…

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Steve McAlpine on Having your Eyes Open in Gospel Ministry, Justified by Jesus not by Ministry Success, Church Planting Highs and Lows 46:21

2M ago46:21

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Steve McAlpine has been a pastor, church planter, writer and cultural commentator. We spoke with Steve about: -how he accidentally landed in ministry at first! -church planting highs and lows - both in the UK and in Western Australia. -locking away your justification early in ministry - how we need to remember we are justified not by our ministry s…

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Dan Paterson on the Dangers and Opportunities of Itinerant Gospel Ministry, Being Afraid of Public Speaking, What Evangelistic Ministry Actually Looks Like 40:44

2M ago40:44

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Dan Patterson is an evangelist, preacher and communicator who shares the gospel across Australia in a range of settings. We spoke about going to seminary at 19, and how he was originally afraid of public speaking. We reflected on the dangers and opportunities of itinerant gospel ministry, and how he landed in that type of ministry. We also spoke ab…

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Karl Deenick on Am I a Pastoral Person? Finding the 'Right Fit' of Ministry Work, Academic vs Pastoral Ministry 36:14

2M ago36:14

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We are back for 2025! Karl Deenick is a lecturer in theology and pastoral ministry at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. We spoke with Karl about his journey through engineering, into pastoral ministry, and then into theological lecturing. We spoke about his wrestle with the question: does he love the word of God and the people of God? In other w…

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Luminary Interview: Andy Crouch 1:17:34

1+ y ago1:17:34

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In this bonus episode from the Practicing the Way podcast, John Mark sits down with author Andy Crouch to discuss building a communal Rule of Life, the myth of “accidental saints”, and the three threats to following the way of Jesus in our modern era: liquidity, the algorithm, and media. Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on future episode…

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Episode 05: How? A Rule of Life 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

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In Episode 05 of the Practicing the Way podcast, John Mark and Tyler Staton provide the framework for approaching a Rule of Life not as practices to control our spiritual growth, but as a way to intentionally present ourselves to the Spirit and open our lives to his work. This podcast accompanies the book Practicing the Way. Subscribe to the podcas…

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Episode 04: Do as Jesus Did 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

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In Episode 04 of season 1 of the Practicing the Way podcast, John Mark and Tyler Staton explore how to approach everyday moments with the same power and perspective that guided Jesus. As we create space for the Spirit to form us, we increasingly respond as Jesus would within our unique vocations, relationships, and life situations. This podcast acc…

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Episode 03: Become Like Jesus 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

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In Episode 03 of the Practicing the Way podcast, John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton argue that every person is a product of spiritual formation, regardless of what they believe, and describe ways to present ourselves to God to be counter-formed in the Way of Jesus. This podcast accompanies the book Practicing the Way. Subscribe to the podcast to stay…

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Episode 02: Be with Jesus 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

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In Episode 02: Be with Jesus, John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton discuss the ways seemingly abstract spiritual realities — such as abiding in Jesus and following him — are lived out in everyday life and how to consciously commune with Jesus in a culture that seeks to curate our attention. This podcast accompanies the book Practicing the Way. Subscrib…

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Episode 01: Apprentice to Jesus 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

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In Episode 01: Apprentice to Jesus, John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton define what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus in contrast to current understandings of the term “Christian” in Western culture, why apprenticeship is so desperately needed, and the myth of radical individualism. This podcast accompanies the book Practicing the Way. Subscribe t…

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Kathy Dadd on the Urgent Need for Bible Translation amongst First Nations Peoples 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

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Kathy Dadd is a Bible Translator for Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Northern Territory.

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Anna and Josh Hoole on Dating & Marriage while Pursuing Ministry, Serving the Less Reached, Uni Apprenticeships & Why Learn in Community 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

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**Anna not Hannah, sorry for the gaffe! ** Sylv and Paddy had a fab chat with Josh and Anna about: When paid gospel ministry was never on the radar Serving the less reached The value of AFES ministry apprenterships Getting married!? Dating & Marriage while pursuing paid gospel ministry Their experience at Moore College Why they love learning in com…

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Jeri Jones Sparks on Obstacles for Women in Ministry, Overcoming Skepticism, Evangelism in Australia 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

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Jeri Jones Sparks is an Assistant Minister at St. James Croydon.

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Book Club: Concluding Reflections! 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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How + Why does Gospel Ministry become Paid? 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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Has Gospel Ministry become an Idol? 37:57

2y ago37:57

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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What’s Stopping You from Going into Paid Gospel Ministry? 45:42

2y ago45:42

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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Worry in Gospel Work 32:23

2y ago32:23

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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What are our Motives? 43:20

2y ago43:20

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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What is Paid Gospel Ministry? 50:07

2y ago50:07

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A bonus mini-series called "Book Club", where Sylv and Aaron reflect honestly and openly about their own paid gospel ministry journeys through the lens of Ray Galea's new book, "Eager to Serve".

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Owen Robson on Anglican Ordination & Parish Ministry, Should I do an Apprenticeship before Bible College? Pros of Learning in Cohorts 29:58

2y ago29:58

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Owen Robson is a Student Minister at St Paul's Canterbury. A new series is coming up reflecting on Ray Galea's new book "Eager to Serve". Check out our Instagram for our giveaway!

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Megan Stevens on Dealing with Burnout, Is Kids Ministry a Gender Stereotype? Managing Part Time Financial Pressures, Female Ministry Opportunities 43:23

2y ago43:23

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Megan Stevens is the Children’s Ministry Director at Vine Church.

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Joel McMaster on Digital Pastoring, How Young People Often Aren't Listened to in the Church, Friendship as the Foundation of Ministry, Why be Authentic in Ministry 59:42

2y ago59:42

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Joel McMaster is the Digital Pastor at Soul Revival Church, in the Southerland Shire of Sydney. ** After a bit of a hiatus (Aaron church planting craziness/fun haha, Paddy overseas/leave, Sylv blitzing all that she does..) we are back! We will aim to be a lot more regular over the second half of this year. We'll aim to be fortnightly/monthly with a…

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Mitch Dunne on Overcoming the Cycle of Doubt, Unshakeable Holy Spirit Conviction, 5 Year Work Preparation, Weighing Up the Financial Cost 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

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'Students of SMBC' - a mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Amy Townsend on Avoiding Unhelpful Ministry Stereotypes, Sacrificing Other Ambitions & Should I be Paid for Gospel Work? 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

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'Students of SMBC' – a mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Sylv Barry on the Lack of Female Ministry Options, Leaving Medical Science, Avoiding Ministry Idolatry, Community Formation 32:19

3y ago32:19

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'Students of SMBC' – a mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Dave Matthews on Not Giving Up, Stepping up to meet a Need, Is College a Christian Bubble? Residential College Life 32:37

3y ago32:37

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'Students of SMBC' – A mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Emma* on Is a Profession beforehand always essential? Identifying your Passion, Questioning if Voc. Ministry is for you 29:27

3y ago29:27

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*changed for security reasons 'Students of SMBC' – a mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Nikhil Chaudhary on The Discernment Phase, Need vs Individual Gifting, Hinduism to Christianity, Loving Jesus while Studying About Jesus 32:01

3y ago32:01

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'Students of SMBC' – a mini-series exploring what it is like to be at one particular bible college in Sydney, Australia. Meet some of the people, their stories, their longings, and their questions.

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Rhys Bezzant, Principal of Ridley College on Closed Doors, Calling, How Church History teaches Leadership Lessons, Why Ridley 33:55

3+ y ago33:55

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The fourth episode of a four-part mini-series hearing from representatives from four different theological colleges.

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Simon Gillham, Vice Principal of Moore College on Discipleship, Regional Church Planting, Cross-Cultural Education in Namibia & Why Moore College 35:11

3+ y ago35:11

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The third episode of a four-part mini-series hearing from representatives from four different theological colleges.

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Jeff Greenman, President of Regent College on Vocational Discernment, the Arts, Facing Secularism, Why Regent 32:48

3+ y ago32:48

32:48

The second episode of a four-part mini-series hearing from representatives from four different theological colleges.

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Derek Brotherson, Principal of SMBC on Lawyer to Missionary, Holistic Formation, Why SMBC 35:58

3+ y ago35:58

35:58

The first episode of a four-part mini-series hearing from representatives from four different theological colleges.

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Bek Underwood: Restricted Access Mission 35:35

4y ago35:35

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Bek Underwood is currently aspiring to overseas mission in a restricted access country. We hear about her formative experience at YWAM Kona, moving from lukewarm to real Christianity, dropping out of her university degree, and the importance of surrender. Her story is unique to other episodes in that it is 'live’ or ‘in motion’ - just like most of …

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Simon Smart: History Teacher to Public Theologian 42:40

4y ago42:40

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Simon Smart is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. Simon told us about his unexpected journey into vocational public Christian ministry, advice for communicating the Christian faith in our current post-Christian age, and advice for people considering entering public Christian ministry like himself.…

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Kara Hartley: Africa to Archdeacon 31:21

4y ago31:21

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Kara Hartley is the Archdeacon for Women's Ministry for the Sydney Anglican Diocese. Although she initially thought she wanted to do ministry in Africa, she ended up to her surprise doing ministry in Sydney for 20+ years.

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James Wong: From Prodigal Son to Church Planter 31:30

4y ago31:30

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James Wong is a pastor at Anchor Church Sydney. In James story we explored: How he came back to faith after a Prodigal season How a fire in his heart grew on a Northern New South Wales beach mission Weighing up a career in business, doing an internship at a top marketing firm with a graduate role lined up, before changing plans at the last minute I…

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Emma Sibley: Assistant Youth Minister at 20 years old! 31:22

4y ago31:22

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Emma Sibley is an Assistant Youth Minister at St Paul’s Castle Hill. Emma Sibley jumped into becoming an Assistant Youth Minister at Paul’s Castle Hill at 20 years old. In Emma’s story we explored: Why she never expected to go into ministry Studying high school teaching & considering overseas mission Formative time doing The Bridge gap year Trustin…

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Ying Yee: From "Doing a Jonah" to Pastoral Ministry 49:55

4y ago49:55

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Ying Yee is the Pastor of Chinese Christian Church (CCC), Milson’s Point. He has been the pastor there for 30 years. In Ying’s story we explored: How Ying “did a Jonah” to eventually return to convictions about ministry Working in Taxation to needing to iron out some character issues The challenges of overcoming his parents disapproval Why the idea…

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Kellie Nicholas: From Struggling High School Language Student to Missionary in Japan 44:45

4y ago44:45

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Kellie Nicholas is a cross-cultural missionary to Japan. She has spent 4 terms in Japan. She has been sent and supported by CMS (Church Missionary Society). She studied at Moore Theological College. As we heard her story we spoke about: How learning Japanese in year 10 (somewhat poorly) led her down an unexpected path What it was like doing a unive…

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Mandy Curley on Navigating the Uncertainty of Having Few Role Models & Leaving the Job She Loved 47:16

4+ y ago47:16

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In this final interview of Season 1, we hear the story of Mandy Curley - the Director of Membership at Christ Church Gladesville. Mandy shares the path of working in government, having a lack of female role models, loving her secular job, and wondering what type of ministry job she should do, that were all apart of her road into ministry. Timestamp…

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Mikey Lynch on "Young Guns", Jumping from an Arts Degree to Full-Time Ministry & Discerning your Ambitions 49:53

4+ y ago49:53

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In this fifth episode, we hear the story of Mikey Lynch, a campus director & church planting director in Tasmania. Mikey shares about his university conversion, his experiences of jumping into a ministry role straight after his arts degree, how he discerned his ambitions, and how he ended up in church planting and university ministry. Timestamps: M…

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Shem Jeevaratnam on Loosing the Prestige of your Career, Part Time vs Full Time Study & Intentionality 50:36

4+ y ago50:36

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In this fourth episode, we do something different. We hear the story of someone who is not already in full-time ministry but someone who is in the process of aspiring towards ministry. Shem Jeevaratnam, is one such story! Shem is currently a corporate lawyer and is studying part-time at SMBC while she considers transitioning into full-time ministry…

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David Fell on Calling vs Conviction, Reluctant Parents & MTS 51:28

4+ y ago51:28

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In this third episode, we hear the story of David Fell a chaplain to Norfolk Island, an island 1800 kilometres off Australia's mainland. Dave shares the path of early childhood convictions, recruitment consulting, MTS, and reluctant parents-in-law that were a part of his road into ministry. He shares wisdom on how to navigate resistant parents, how…

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Anna Beaver on Is work necessary before ministry?, The role of mentors, Planning your next moves 47:19

4+ y ago47:19

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In this second episode, we hear the story of Anna Beaver, a former Sydney University Evangelical Union staff worker now looking to do mission overseas. Anna shares the path of secondary teaching, key mentors, a 3-year plan & financial temptations that were apart of her road into ministry. She shares wisdom on how to overcome frustrations with work …

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Nathan Campbell on Not Stressing about the "Right" Ministry Decision, God's Sovereignty in Unexpected Circumstances 50:34

4+ y ago50:34

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In this first episode, we hear the story of Nathan Campbell, the Night Church Minister of St Matthews Manly. Nathan shares the path of stress, worry, conviction, and unexpected circumstances that led him into ministry. He shares wisdom for overcoming challenges in ministry and advice he would give to people who tend to stress about whether to do mi…