100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Every week Phil ‘Gus’ Gould squares off with Paul Gallen, alongside renowned rugby league journalists Danny Weidler, Michael Chammas & Andrew Webster. Hosted by James Bracey, this all-star panel deep dives into the hottest topics in the greatest game of all, and there’s only one place to get it – Nine’s Wide World of Sports: the Home of Rugby League.
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What do you get when you ask smart, curious people five completely random questions? You get real stories, weird tangents, and conversations they’ve never had before. On 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown invites creators, entrepreneurs, and fascinating humans to skip the pitches and ditch the talking points - and just show up as themselves. There’s no script. Just five surprising prompts dropped throughout a relaxed, unpredictable conversation. Think laughter, awkward hypotheticals, perso ...
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Hi. We're Danny and Jannina. Newlyweds by day, binge-watchers by night. Sometimes we'll have set topics, other times we'll just ramble for a while until something sticks. Please feel free to leave a rating, review and possible topics you'd like for us to discuss in future episodes. We hope you enjoy!
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Teaching and resources for church leaders to help Independent churches work together to reach Britain for Christ. You can find the originals on the FIEC website: fiec.org.uk.
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The more training and knowledge you have, the more helpful you will be as you serve those in your church. So what kind of training should you do? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Graham Beynon is FIEC's Head of Local Ministries, helping churches and their lead…
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Finding the right role to serve in at church is important. What do we need to think about as we consider what role is right for us? The SHAPE acronym can help when considering roles in the church: Spiritual gifts; Heart; Abilities; Personality; Experiences. Finding a role that plays to your strengths in these areas will enable you to be most effect…
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Church ministry is always changing, and we are always changing too. How can we embrace and enjoy change as it happens? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Dawn Thomson serves as the Outreach and Women's Worker at Spen Valley Church in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire,…
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Funeral Faux Pas, Long Term Criminal Minds, and More with Tom Webster
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44:09On this week's 5 Random Questions is Tom Webster, partner at Sounds Profitable and a purveyor of podcasting, stats, and jokes. Tom's topics include funeral faux pas, an Italian love story that also has a future crime in store, why regrets can be the best thing to happen, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Tom Webster Tom We…
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"He's lucky to be playing football at all!" Gus slams speculation around Ezra Mam's recall for Broncos.
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50:23The 100% Footy gang are back from Brisvegas after another blockbuster Magic Round! Comeback kings the Raiders steal the show in a Magic Round crescendo for the ages... but were they lucky to get away with their golden point win? A Nathan Cleary masterclass gets Penrith's drive for five premierships back on track as Broncos are left wondering... is …
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Shower Bellies, Hot Sauce Hijinks, and More with Lauren Passell
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38:08On this week's 5 Random Questions is Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media and a hugely popular and respected name in the podcasting space. Lauren's topics include creating a shower belly, why hot sauce isn't just for wings, a water wing childhood that's come full circle in adulthood, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Laur…
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Magic Round Special! The 8th Immortal goes head-to-head with NRL CEO over 'farcical' Sin Bin Crackdown
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54:18100% Footy is coming to you direct from the banks of the 'Brown Snake' as the gang hit the river city ahead of a blockbuster NRL Magic Round. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo cops a grilling from the 8th Immortal Joey Johns after an impassioned plea condemning current Bunker & Sin Bin protocols. Broncos superstar Pat Carrigan & Dolphins Captain join the boys on…
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"Players Don't Trust him!" Galvin drama explodes as a legal showdown looms with Wests Tigers
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52:17Bulldogs star & Maroons hopeful Reed Mahoney joins the 100% Footy gang as they pick apart another dramatic round of rugby league... Galvin's ugly contract saga explodes as his management takes legal action against Wests Tigers over bullying claims... but he's not the player who takes issue with the club's culture... Gus' Doggies pull out of the rac…
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Church ministry is the best work in the world. But in a sense it is the hardest work in the world too. The nature of Christian ministry is a mixture of the sound of the shouts of joy with the sound of weeping (Ezra 3:13). Sometimes in the same person and even in the same event. It is a Christian discipline to seek out the joys whilst being realisti…
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Serving in ministry can be a threat to our godliness. We must keep growing and take care not to wither. In his pastoral letters, Paul often urges gospel ministers to be godly in their conduct and lives. Being a church leader doesn't mean we stop needing to grow in godliness. Yet, church ministry itself can make it harder to grow in godliness. It ca…
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The Value of Friendship // Elinor Magowan
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11:40Church ministry can be isolating and lonely. But true friendship strengthens us, lifts us, and brings us joy. True friendship is valuable because it is faithful, truthful, intentional, forgiving, and joyful. We have the truest friend in Jesus: the one who is with us through ups and downs, and who gives joy that can't be taken away. Elinor Magowan w…
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BREAKING: Lachy Galvin announces he's leaving Wests Tigers... Gus explains which club he should choose next!
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50:16Wests Tigers fans rocked by news Lachy Galvin is leaving the club after 2026... We break it all down as Gus claims the Bulldogs nurture fantastic environment for young halves to develop. The 100% Footy gang put to bed the Spencer Leniu & Johnathan Thurston Drama from Friday night's Roosters Broncos Game. The Panthers have lost 5 in a row but can we…
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Superstars Jahrome Hughes & Victor Radley headline an all star cast on an explosive 100% Footy!
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1:00:162024 Dally M Winner & Storm superstar Jahrome Hughes is in the house as Melbourne charge towards Grand Final retribution in season 2025. Roosters enforcer Victor 'The Inflictor' Radley joins the panel for The Great Debate as the 100% Footy gang talk all things Origin eligibility, Referee Crackdowns & NRL Expansion. And Michael Chammas breaks a huge…
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'Smear Campaign' confirmed! What's really going on behind closed doors between DCE & Manly...
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49:59Danny Weidler has 'no doubt' a high ranking official attached to Manly is spearheading a smear campaign against Daly Cherry-Evans. The 100% Footy gang investigates what's true & what's false in this circus of a contract saga. Zac Lomax joins the panel as a winless Parramatta side attempt to dig themselves out of a massive hole after suffering their…
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What do you need to know about church ministry before you go into church ministry? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. About Journeys: Journeys is our weekender for men and women who are considering their next steps into Christian ministry. About FIEC: We are…
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Prayer needs to be relational, from the heart, and full of awe and wonder. Prayer can become a function of church ministry, a task we need to get better at. True prayer comes from a desire to be with Jesus and an awe at who he is. This talk from Jonathan Bond, FIEC's Director for Smaller Churches, is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, address…
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The call for all gospel teachers is to present the bride of Christ, prepared for marriage, and to see the joy that it brings.The gospel is the greatest love story: the love between Christ and the church.The word is how the church is cleansed, purified, and prepared for marriage.So, teaching the word to the church is the great call for all gospel te…
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As we learn to love people, we need to hold onto the Lord of love who loved us first. Love is a big part of church ministry. It is costly yet joyful, and can only be done as we look to Jesus who loved us first. This talk, from Fiona Hamilton (Pastoral Worker at Trinity Church, Oxford), is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it'…
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EXCLUSIVE: Daly Cherry-Evans reveals live on the 100% Footy panel he will not be playing at Manly next season.
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52:11Sea Eagles Captain Daly Cherry-Evans speaks for the first time exclusively on 100% Footy explaining his decision to leave Manly at season's end after 15 years at the club. Cameron Murray sits down for an exclusive interview with Emma Lawrence as he aims for an early return from his torn Achilles. Gus & Cam Smith break down what it really means to p…
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That's a Wrap on Season 2, and When to Expect Season 3
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2:16That's a wrap on Season 2 of 5 Random Questions, so here's a short, bonus episode to say thank you for becoming a valued listener, and when to expect Season 3. Further reading for this episode Five Best Independent Podcasts Of 2024 - Ear Worthy Media Products I Use for 5 Random Questions Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small per…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: $13m Dylan Brown tells all
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50:01James Tedesco joins Cameron Smith & the 100% Footy gang live in studio as the boys breakdown one of the biggest upsets in club history for the Roosters & relive Teddy's incredible career. The book of feuds adds a new chapter as Bennett's Bunnies all but land Brandon Smith... Hear what his Chooks captain has to say on the swap. Dylan Brown sits down…
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It is right to ask whether you have what it takes for church ministry. You don't. But Jesus does and will give you the grace you need. The "super-apostles" in the Corinthian church saw their power for ministry in physical strength and social status. Paul teaches in 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10 that true power for ministry comes from Christ, not us. He…
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In 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Paul sets a pattern for gospel ministry, summarising his work as presenting the church as a faithful bride to Christ. He teaches what the goal of ministry is, what its heart is, and what the means are by which he works. As men and women consider going into church ministry, understanding the big picture of the purpose of mi…
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EELS BOMBSHELL! DYLAN BROWN SIGNS MONSTER 10-YEAR $13M KNIGHTS DEAL
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50:01100% Footy is back for another Blockbuster year! Debut panelist Cameron Smith is stranded on the Goldy due to ext-tropical cyclone Alfred! No matter... 4-time premiership winner Nathan Cleary steps in as a handy replacement. Cleary & the panel breakdown Dylan Brown's contract bombshell as he waves goodbye to Parramatta, signing a 10-year $13m Knigh…
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How do you identify, train, and encourage volunteers to work in the serving tasks of church life? How can lay leaders serve the church in the work of serving: looking after the church building; managing budgets; caring for the physical needs of the church; ensuring safety in meetings; creating a comfortable place to meet? You can watch a video of t…
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The work of shepherding // Trusted Hands
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1:21:22How do you identify, train, and encourage volunteers to work in the shepherding tasks of church life? How can lay leaders serve the church in the work of shepherding: the ministry of the word; prayer; care for the sick and grieving; care for widows; care for "weaker brothers and sisters"? You can watch a video of this talk and get more resources fo…
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The categories of shepherding and serving // Trusted Hands
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58:29As we "equip the saints for the work of ministry" (Ephesians 4:12 ESV), how do we identify the right place and way for them to serve? Everyone has a part to play in church life: men, women, young, old, slaves, masters (Titus 2:1-10). As we seek to identify places for them to serve and to grow, it is helpful to see two categories of church life: she…
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Distinguishing elders and deacons // Trusted Hands
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46:36There are two offices named in the New Testament. How do we distinguish between elders and deacons? Qualifications for the offices of elders and deacons are described in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. There are five main similarities and three main differences. You can watch a video of this talk and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: htt…
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Authority and leadership // Trusted Hands
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48:37To know who should lead in the church and how we should equip them to lead, we need to think about the distinctions between authority and leadership.It's a blessing to have people in our churches willing to volunteer for service in church life.To help us find, identify, and equip volunteers to lead in the church, we need to think about two topics: …
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Shepherding Different Characters // An Interview with Zak Eswine
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17:05In the wisdom literature of the Bible we are introduced to a number of different characters who we may recognise in our own church ministry. FIEC Head of Local Ministries Graham Beynon speaks with Zack Eswine, a pastor in Missouri, USA, and author of a new book on Proverbs, about how we can use what we learn in wisdom literature to help pastor thos…
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Pancake Perfection, Pop Culture is Life, and More with Tim Truax
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49:02On this week's Five Random Questions is Tim Truax, a pop culture podcaster, nerd, and founder of the Canadian podcasting event, PodSummit. Tim's topics include a visceral reaction to a movie scene, why he doesn't like Houston, Texas, how the pandemic ruined his Star Wars moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Tim Truax …
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Do Canadians Complain, Letterkenny, and Lasso Moments with Al Grego
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45:11On this week's Five Random Questions is Al Grego, an award-winning podcaster, creator, and producer. Al's topics include wanting to be in a Canadian sitcom, why jump thrills are not for him, his Ted Lasso moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Allan Grego Producer and host of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast…
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Enchanting Elephants, Hometown Heroes, and More with Sean Dillon
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41:29On this week's Five Random Questions is Sean Dillon, host of the Beyond the Mic podcast. Sean's topics include entertaining elephants, the meaning of hometown, why movies don't really get to him, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Sean Dillon More than 600 episodes of Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon and he still doesn't kno…
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Absentee Afterlife, A Fine Bromance, and More with Toronto Mike
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37:23On this week's Five Random Questions is Mike Boon, better known as Toronto Mike, the hugely popular podcaster from Canada's biggest city. Mike's topics include the afterlife, why his kids don't get his gum, his favourite bromance, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Toronto Mike Mike Boon, or Toronto Mike as he's better know…
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Momless Moments, Tech Turn-offs, and More with Elsie Escobar
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50:56On this week's Five Random Questions, Elsie Escobar, podcaster, community builder, advocate, and mentor, talks about missing the mom factor, the origins of excitement, a caffeinated ritual, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Elsie Escobar Elsie Escobar is a transformative force in podcasting, with over 18 years of experienc…
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Preaching the book of Job // Eric Ortlund
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1:04:26Many of us are regularly preaching through books of the Bible. Some are more daunting than others, even though we know “all Scripture is useful.” Job is a particularly relevant book as people struggle with the topic of suffering. Eric Ortlund, lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at Oak Hill College, gives a very basic introduction to the joys and …
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Shepherding and mental health // Helen Thorne-Allenson
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1:06:47All church leaders will know how prevalent mental health struggles are within the local church and the complexity they can bring in the area of caring for and protecting the flock of the Good Shepherd. Yet few of us have any training in this area. We need to know what we can do, how we can encourage the church to help those struggling, and do so in…
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The parables of Jesus are kingdom stories: not evangelistic messages as popularly understood, but stories which answer key questions about the kingdom of Christ, including what it means to lead in this new kingdom. This seminar, led by FIEC National Director John Stevens, explores both negatively and positively what a healthy church leadership cult…
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The shepherd and authority // Martin Salter, Ray Evans, and Dan Strange
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1:10:33How, in an age of suspicion of authority, can we exercise authority in ways which bless the church and cause it to flourish? In other words, how do we lead, as Christ calls us to? Reflecting on how Jesus himself exercised authority, Martin Salter (Grace Community Church, Bedford), in conversation with Ray Evans and Dan Strange, explores this very i…
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Cultivating a healthy women’s ministry // Rachel Sloan and Elinor Magowan
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52:00How do we create a culture where women’s ministry is not only resourced, but is appropriately valued? What are some of the fundamental mistakes church leaders make in seeking to ensure women in the church are properly shepherded? How do male leaders relate to women in ministry (whether paid or voluntary)? Rachel Sloan and Elinor Magowan, FIEC’s Dir…
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"I have other sheep" // Nick McQuaker
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1:15:58The work of gathering others is at the heart of John 10. Jesus almost certainly refers here to drawing in Gentiles to the Jewish fold, who will share “one shepherd”. But the point remains that the Good Shepherd does not just care for those already in – he seeks to reach those outside. The Ministry Director for A Passion for Life, Nick McQuaker, wil…
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Finishing strong: the last years of paid ministry // Paul Kinnaird
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1:04:02When church leaders enter, or move through, the last 10 years of paid church ministry, how can they keep going? In this seminar, Paul Kinnaird (Bankhall Mission, Liverpool) explores how they can keep on, ensuring enthusiasm and love for the Good Shepherd does not diminish - whilst also recognising that capacity reduces and the baton needs to be pas…
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Shepherding families in a world of sexual confusion // Ed Drew
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53:33Church leaders can easily feel overwhelmed by the constant and rapid change in the next generation's understanding and embracing of complex sexuality. Ed Drew (Faith in Kids) will help us consider how to understand this change in their world, and how to respond in church life. In particular, the seminar will explore how we lead the church in knowin…
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The continued humanity of Jesus // Paul Mallard
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1:14:06As those who serve, we need to take the humanity of Christ seriously. In this seminar, led by Paul Mallard (FIEC Director for West Midlands) and the FIEC Theology Team, we will explore the continued humanity of Christ, reflecting on key passages in Hebrews. We will reflect on how the temptations Christ faced make him able to help us now and ministe…
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Responding to the ‘conversion therapy’ ban // Danny Webster
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33:46A ‘conversion therapy’ ban is likely to be on the agenda of the new government. Danny Webster (Director of Advocacy for the Evangelical Alliance) sets out the dangers in this policy area and suggests how churches should respond to the challenge. This session also sets out good practices they can adopt to continue godly and biblical ministry whilst …
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Preaching to women // Andy Constable & Sharon Dickens
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1:02:45Much of our ministry (e.g. preaching or teaching in mixed groups) directly connects with women, who almost certainly make up over half of the church. How do men teach women? And how can they get better at this? What do men need to learn in order to connect, serve, and love people well? This seminar with Andy Constable and Sharon Dickens (Niddrie Co…
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Shepherding as coaching and mentoring // Matt Waldock
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1:02:56At the heart of the Good Shepherd’s earthly ministry was an intentional three-year mentoring programme! Leaders need to catch a vision for how they themselves can benefit from the intentional input of others, and how they can similarly be a help to those the Good Shepherd is raising up to serve. Embracing a right view of coaching and mentoring will…
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Sitting at the Shepherd's feet // Elinor Magowan & Rachel Sloan
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29:24What should our priorities be in ministry and how are we we to respond to Jesus, the one who shepherds our souls? This seminar was part of the women's gathering at the 2024 Leaders' Conference. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland …
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Cultivating the sustaining gift of ministry friendships // Brian Croft
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1:13:00Friendship is a remarkable gift from a Good Shepherd who calls us friends. We are all different in the ways we relate to others, but at some level we all need to celebrate in and nurture this deep gift, both in the good it can do for us but also in the good we can do to others. Brian Croft (Practical Shepherding) led a seminar to help us do so. We …
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Shepherding sufferers // Eric Ortlund
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1:03:35So much of the Christian life is characterised by suffering. We should not be surprised at this given our theological grounding of sin and its impact upon the world and our lives and the paradigm of the cross. Yet we secretly believe a sort of prosperity gospel and don’t know how to prepare people to suffer. Eric Ortlund, lecturer in Old Testament …
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