Best Student Ministry Matters Podcasts (2025)

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Esther Dickson - Why Student Ministry Matters 45:22

13d ago45:22

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This week, we’re joined by Esther Dickson, Scotland Team Leader for UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship), an organisation committed to giving every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Esther shares her passion for student mission, the unique challenges and opportunities facing university minis…

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Made for More: Finding Purpose in the Middle of the Mess 19:18

10h ago19:18

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re just… not enough? Like you’re too broken, too behind, or too messy to be used by God? In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg takes us deep into the heart of that struggle—and reminds us of a greater truth: you were made for more. Through powerful scriptures, real-l…

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Key Factors to Keeping Students Engaged 15:01

1d ago15:01

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Send us a text The current youth generation is quite different than other past generations in many ways. Join the discussion of some key factors to meet the needs of the current youth generation in the context of youth ministry. Support the showBy Joel Heiser

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From Rejection to Restoration: Angela Eugene on Faith, Family, and Finding Her Father 41:57

1d ago41:57

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Eugene—ordained minister, associate pastor, author of "HerStory: Surviving the Journey Called Life Through Rejection, Abandonment, and Fear," and "Refresh Your Spirit", a 31-day devotional. Angela shares how her relationship with God deepened in the midst of marital chaos, and how she …

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Mark 7:24-8:10 | Good News Without Borders 26:31

2d ago26:31

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In our study of Mark, today, Jesus makes a trip of at least 120 miles into foreign territories surrounding Galilee. There he finds a woman with a persistent faith, heals a deaf and mute man, and feeds a crowd of 4000 people. Through these stories of Jesus’ ministry among non-Jewish people, Mark shows that Jesus’ good news transcends cultural and ge…

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06.22.25 - “Every Season, Still God” - Tim Rogers, part 1 of 10 35:10

3d ago35:10

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By Grace Point Church

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Robin Silson - Church Planting in Scotland 49:12

6d ago49:12

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This week, we’re joined by Robin Silson, Free Church of Scotland minister and church planter in Winchburgh, as he shares his journey into ministry and the vision behind planting a gospel-centred church in one of Scotland’s fastest-growing new towns. Robin speaks about the opportunities and challenges of church planting in a rapidly developing commu…

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Coalition frontbencher Julian Leeser on why a closer alliance with the US is necessary 22:36

6d ago22:36

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In a year shaped by rising global tensions and growing concerns over social cohesion at home, the shadow attorney general, Julian Leeser, presents his views on Australia’s place in the worldBy The Guardian

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Escaping Christmas: Grief, Grace, and Finding Light in the Darkest Season 46:06

6d ago46:06

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Becky Avery—author of Escaping Christmas, blogger, full-time professional, and full-time wife—who is on a powerful mission to help others navigate grief. After losing her mother to a long battle with cancer and her father suddenly just 17 months later, Becky and her brother found themselves …

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Rooted, Not Shaken: Finding Stability in an Unsteady World 16:05

7d ago16:05

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Send us a text In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the importance of being spiritually rooted in a world that constantly shifts. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:7–8, Adam unpacks what it means to trust God through every storm and drought life throws our way. You’ll learn three powerful habits that …

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Love in Every Stripe: Finding God in the Brokenness with Shannon Debona 37:41

8d ago37:41

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Send us a text In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shannon Debona—author of Love in Every Stripe Book, speaker, elementary teacher, and woman of deep faith. Shannon shares her journey of growing up in the church and walking with God her whole life, only to find herself in a spiritually dry season, wondering where God was in her …

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Time With Your Students - Make It Matter 14:47

8d ago14:47

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Send us a text We have very little time with our students as kids and youth pastors. How much time do we actually have with them and how do some extra events help in the discipleship of the young people we serve? Support the showBy Joel Heiser

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Unconditional Commitment | Luke 5:1-11 34:36

9d ago34:36

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What does it mean to be "All In" with a relationship with God? Jesus shows us that to be a Christian means to be unconditionally committed to Him in Luke 5:1-11. This message was given by Aaron Vasquez on 2-25-25 to a group of college students.By Aaron Vasquez

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Union With Christ | Colossians 3:1-4 42:28

9d ago42:28

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What does it mean to been united to Christ? It means everything! Hear how as a Christian, being united to Christ changes every aspect of your life. This message was given by Aaron Vasquez to a group of over 100 college students.By Aaron Vasquez

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06.15.25 - “Apples to Apples” - Dave Powles 28:28

10d ago28:28

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By Grace Point Church

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Senator Maria Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward 23:35

13d ago23:35

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‘If we don’t listen it’s not going to get better for us – it will get worse,’ says the NSW Liberal moderate and newly appointed shadow assistant minister, joining Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy to discuss her party’s futureBy The Guardian

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Through the Fire with Ryan Wickline – Mindset, Suffering, and God's Purpose 36:52

13d ago36:52

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Wickline — host of Through the Fire Podcast, mindset coach, junior high wrestling coach, motivational speaker, and passionate Christ follower. We dive into Ryan’s journey coaching young athletes, how he uses mindset training to help them push past limits, and why it's so important to rej…

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The Power of Surrender: Letting Go and Trusting God 12:54

14d ago12:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg explores one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of the Christian walk—surrender. What does it really mean to give control over to God? Why is it so difficult, and yet so freeing? With powerful scripture like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Luke 22:42, Adam u…

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A Walking Testimony: Kyndal Ray Edwards Journey for Mental Health and Hope 47:14

15d ago47:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with special guest Kyndal Ray Edwards, founder of A Walking Testimony, who is currently walking across America for the second time to raise awareness for mental health and recovery. Kyndal shares his gripping story of transformation—from being raised in church and playing in the praise band, to fa…

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So You're Graduating... What Now? 14:01

16d ago14:01

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Send us a text So you're graduating High School? What should you consider as you look at next steps - my answer might surprise you! Support the showBy Joel Heiser

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Mark 6:45-7:23 | The Heart of the Matter 35:08

16d ago35:08

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In our Bible passage for today, Mark uses the same key word to connect two stories that seem to be about different subjects. That word is “heart.” In the story of Jesus walking on water, we read that the disciples were amazed because their hearts were hardened. They were spiritually insensitive. After all the miracles Jesus had done, including the …

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06.08.25 - “Leading a Purposeful Life” - Mike Stangl 34:10

17d ago34:10

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By Grace Point Church

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Dr Diane Langberg - Dealing With Abuse In The Church 39:56

20d ago39:56

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This week, we’re joined by Dr. Diane Langberg, internationally renowned psychologist, speaker, and author of Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Dr. Langberg brings decades of wisdom and pastoral insight to a deeply important conversation about power, trauma, and the witness of the Church. With grace and clarity, she c…

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Nicolette Boele on climate, business and making a difference 23:28

20d ago23:28

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Nicolette Boele was declared the winner in the Sydney seat of Bradfield this week, after a month of counting and recounting in her race against Liberal Gisele Kapterian. She is preparing to take her seat in parliament after a wafer-thin victory of just 26 votes. Boele speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about why Labor needs to stop…

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Redefined by Grace: Kerrigan Buck's Story of Purpose After the Storm 45:46

20d ago45:46

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Send us a text In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kerrigan Buck—engineer, motivational speaker, host of A Living Testimony Podcast, devoted Christian, and proud cat mom—to talk about the moment that changed everything: a heart attack at just 27 years old. What could have been a tragedy became a divine turning point. Kerrigan sh…

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The Battle for the Mind: Winning the War Within 18:41

21d ago18:41

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the often-overlooked battlefield we all face—our minds. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Adam explores how negative thoughts, fear, and lies can quietly shape our lives unless we learn to fight back with truth. You’ll…

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Curiosity & Leadership 14:09

22d ago14:09

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Send us a text Curiosity is a crucial part of good leadership. How will being a curious leader help you and your leadership? Join in as we discuss! Support the showBy Joel Heiser

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From Self to Savior: Breaking Mental Chains with Lunaria Gaia 53:22

22d ago53:22

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Send us a text In this transformative episode, I sit down with 2-time bestselling author, confidence coach, and host of The More Confidence with Luna Gaia Podcast, Lunaria Gaia. Once trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing, emotional struggles, and worldly pursuits, Luna shares her raw and powerful testimony of how everything changed when she encount…

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06.01.25 - “Beautiful Scars” - part 9/9 - Tim Rogers - Lead Pastor 32:06

24d ago32:06

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By Grace Point Church

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Mairi Murchison - Planting Churches in Hard Places 35:51

27d ago35:51

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Our guest this week is Mairi Murchison. Mairi is a Gospel Worker in Merkinch Free Church, Inverness. In this episode she shares her story and why she felt called to support church planting in one of Scotland's most deprived areas. And for the first time you can now watch the episode as well on YouTube! 📺 --freechurch.org #church #christian #freechu…

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From Chaos to Calling: Carrie Fullerton on Faith, Grief, and God's Guidance 45:36

27d ago45:36

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Fullerton—host of Fullerton’s Professional Podcast and founder of Fullerton’s Professional Organizing. Carrie shares her journey from being a preacher’s kid raised in church, to drifting away in early adulthood, and then rediscovering her faith through Bible college—where she met her h…

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Following Jesus Means You're Making Disciples 22:06

28d ago22:06

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Send us a text Jesus was emphatically clear about many things - one of those is that to be His follower, we must make disciples! Join in as we discuss this reality, we can't be a Christian and not make disciples. Support the showBy Joel Heiser

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You Were Made to Shine 11:01

28d ago11:01

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Send us a text In a world that often feels heavy and dark, God calls us to be light. In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg dives into Matthew 5:16 and reminds us that we don’t need a spotlight to shine—we just need to show up with purpose and faith. Through a powerful personal story, the example of Daniel in Babyl…

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Building Bridges with Norman Murray 59:10

29d ago59:10

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Norman Murray — founder of Building Bridges LLC and host of the Building Bridges: One Act of Love at a Time podcast. Norman is a Christian Life Coach, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a soon-to-be ordained minister, and most importantly, a faithful follower of Christ. Norman shares…

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Mark 6:6-44 | What does it mean to be Jesus' disciple? 36:19

1M ago36:19

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How to be a disciple of Jesus is an important theme throughout the book of Mark, but it comes to the foreground in this section. When we follow along with the Twelve as they go out on mission without Jesus and as they engage in ministry with Jesus, we discover the practicalities of following him. We see that it means engaging in ministry even if we…

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05.25.25 - “Beautiful Scars” - part 8/9 - Tim Rogers - Lead Pastor 33:00

1M ago33:00

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By Grace Point Church

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From the NFL to a Life Fully Surrendered to Jesus – with Sterling Harris 1:03:10

1M ago1:03:10

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sterling Harris—speaker, author, influencer, businessman, husband, father, former NFL player, and unapologetic Jesus freak. Sterling shares his incredible journey from giving his life to God at age 11, to falling away and chasing worldly desires, to finally experiencing deep transformation t…

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Power in the Pause 11:02

1M ago11:02

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Send us a text In this short but powerful episode, Adam Swedenburg dives into the surprising strength found in stillness. In a world that runs on hustle and noise, what if the most powerful thing you could do today is... pause? Drawing from Psalm 46:10 and the example of Jesus Himself, Adam shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and a weekly cha…

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Breaking Through the Lies: From Insurance to Intimacy with God — A Conversation with Violet Coots 50:04

1M ago50:04

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Violet Coots, a certified Christian coach, author, speaker, and founder of Breaking Through the Lies LLC. After spending 40 years in the insurance industry, Violet answered God’s persistent call on her life and stepped into full-time ministry. We talk about her journey from hesitation to obed…

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05.18.25 - “Beautiful Scars” - part 7/9 - Kevin Hackett - Pastor of Student Ministries 30:27

1M ago30:27

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By Grace Point Church

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Paul Rees - The Dynamics of a City Centre Church 47:18

1M ago47:18

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Paul grew up in Wales and worked as a dentist for ten years before studying theology at Moore College in Sydney. Married to Shiona they have four children. After leading a church in the US they moved back to the UK in 2009 and now live in Edinburgh where he is Lead Pastor at Charlotte Chapel. Paul is an enthusiastic supporter of Welsh rugby, Scotti…

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Every Step Ordered: Dawn Pruszkowski’s Dance with Destiny and Unexpected Love 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, Dawn Pruszkowski—host of Unexpected Love Stories and Love Unexpected, author of Worship Steps, and former dance teacher—shares her journey of faith, movement, and miracles. From dreaming of Broadway to starting a dance ministry in college, Dawn recounts how a prophetic word led her to a mission trip where sh…

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No Filter Faith | Unfiltered Hearts, Unshakable Hope 11:02

1M ago11:02

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Send us a text In a world obsessed with filters and highlight reels, it’s easy to feel like we have to clean ourselves up before coming to God. But in this powerful episode of Uncharted, Adam Swedenburg reminds us that God sees beyond appearances—He sees the heart. Drawing from 1 Samuel 16:7, Adam shares a raw, personal testimony and explores how D…

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Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations? 25:18

1M ago25:18

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Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.…

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Crucified Flesh: How Faith, Fitness, and Discipline Freed Jonathan Samuel from Addiction 1:12:26

1M ago1:12:26

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Samuel—fitness pastor, Christian wellness coach, speaker, and founder of Crucified Flesh. Jonathan shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood, moving to the U.S. from a third-world country at age four, to becoming the “black sheep” of his family as he battled addiction to …

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Mark 5:21-6:6 | The Meaning of Faith 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Today we examine the concept of faith, as demonstrated in the miracle stories of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. By examining the healing of a bleeding woman and the raising of a young girl to life, we discover the practical aspect of faith. Specifically, Mark teaches that faith is action, not just beliefs or emotions. Mark also contrasts the action o…

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05.11.25 - “Beautiful Scars” - part 6/9 - Tim Rogers - Lead Pastor 33:08

2M ago33:08

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By Grace Point Church

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Lee Gatiss - Pleasing God in a Changing Church 53:52

2M ago53:52

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In this episode of the Healthy Gospel Church podcast, we’re joined by Rev. Dr Lee Gatiss, Director of Church Society and a leading voice in evangelical Anglicanism. We explore key issues shaping the Church of England today — from the impact of liberal theology on church life, to the structures that define Anglicanism, and the vital role of systemat…

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Ripples of Faith: Jennifer Godwin on Prayer, Purpose, and the Power of the Gospel 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jennifer Godwin—Christian author of Go Make Ripples, speaker, wife of 37 years, mother of three, and proud grandmother—to hear her inspiring testimony. Jennifer shares how her journey with Jesus began with a simple prayer over dinner when she was just five years old, the moment that sparked …

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Faith That Works (Even When Life Doesn’t) 11:50

2M ago11:50

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Send us a text Life doesn’t always go the way we planned—dreams fall through, people let us down, and some seasons just plain hurt. In this episode, Adam Swedenburg gets real about what it means to have faith that works, even when life doesn’t. With Romans 8:28 as the anchor, Adam shares a powerful personal story of growing up in a hard environment…

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