Chip Lunch

In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jamie joins us to talk all things hot chips, childhood memories, and his journey through faith, moving homes, school experiences, and living with ADHD.From the comforting crunch of thick-cut chips to navigating personal identity and late ADHD diagnosis, Jamie opens up with honesty, humour, and depth.

Producer Hudson jumps in the hot seat as we dive into everything from travel stories and health challenges to deep reflections on God's creation, career uncertainty, and the impact of youth ministry. 

Dave shares his incredible journey through ministry, personal loss, health battles, and unwavering faith. From life in Western Australia to the challenges of grief and cancer, this conversation is a deep reminder of God's sustaining grace through life's hardest moments.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:57 – Life in Western Australia & Meeting the “Snow Geese”05:00 – Return to Sydney & Work at St. John's08:18 – Reflections on Ministry & Christian Life12:42 – Tragic Death of Family Member Judy13:04 – Coping with Grief & Finding Comfort in Faith14:03 – Supporting Judy's Son & Family Response20:44 – Career Shift & Onset of Heart Problems25:54 – Heart Procedure: Stents & Medical Costs26:37 – Ongoing Health Monitoring & Medicare Challenges27:31 – Cancer Diagnoses & Esophageal Treatment36:41 – Jane's Cancer Battle: Surgery & Radiation38:37 – Community Support Through Treatment39:24 – Trusting God Through Life's Challenges41:23 – The Taproot Analogy: Staying Connected to Jesus42:06 – Scripture, Trust, and Spiritual Strength52:11 – Living Under God's Grace52:26 – Reflections on the Conversation & Encouragement52:42 – Closing Remarks & Listener Appreciation

Dave shares his extraordinary life story—starting with Bible college at Capernwray, diving into Christian ministry, and facing life-changing moments of love, betrayal, and spiritual growth. From icy winters in Canada to tropical summers in Australia, Dave opens up about trusting God through heartache, cultural transitions, and finding unwavering faith alongside his wife, Jane.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:46 – Starting the 6-month Bible study course at Capernwray03:30 – Learning about the Holy Spirit and its impact on my life07:27 – Staying on to work with guests and becoming more outgoing12:21 – Experiencing extreme cold: -42°C temperatures and frozen hair13:21 – A planned wedding falls through, testing my faith17:16 – Working at Pioneer Ranch Camps and preventing a fire incident24:52 – Setting up a drop-in center for kids25:29 – Meeting Jane and the journey to proposing28:37 – Getting married and moving to Australia36:44 – Jane's upbringing in Malaysia and her strong faith37:34 – How Jane's faith positively influenced me38:01 – Reflecting on my marriage and gratitude for JaneThank you for watching. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, feel free to comment below.

Dave shares his journey from England to a man navigating faith, family, and identity in Australia. From growing up in the Brethren church to questioning religion and discovering grace, this episode offers laughs, reflection, and deep insight.

In part two of our powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Scott, we explore how faith in Jesus shapes leadership, the realities of military life, lessons from parenthood, and what it means to have moral courage in the face of adversity. We also hear what it's like to fly helicopters on peacekeeping missions and in war zones from Bougainville and East Timor to Afghanistan and Iraq. Scott's story is one of conviction, sacrifice, and spiritual grounding.

In this heartfelt episode of Chip Lunch, we chat with Chloe about her journey through faith, love, and life's unexpected turns. Chloe shares how she met her husband Jamie while running the church live stream, their growing friendship, and how it later grew into them eventually getting married in 2024.We hear what lead them Soul Revival Church — quite literally, after hearing the music from a nearby balcony! She also opens up about the comfort and strength she found in Jesus, during the aftermate of Jamie's recent life-threatening car accident that resulted in serious injuries and a miraculous recovery.This episode is a powerful reminder of God's presence in both ordinary moments and life-altering trials. We also talk about the role of Christian community, the slow and steady walk of faith, and why following Jesus means more than just showing up on Sundays.

In this episode, Chloe shares candid reflections on her early life, school experiences, and journey of faith. We kick off with her hot chip preferences and her disinterest in high school maths. She then opens up about feeling left out at church during her younger years, but a mission trip to Vanuatu in Year 10 marks a turning point, deepening her faith and reshaping her outlook. Growing up in a Christian household and attending a Christian school laid the groundwork, but it wasn't until she felt truly included and challenged that her beliefs became personal and significant.Chloe also talks about her rebellious school years, shifting priorities after graduation, and how a gap year spent helping her church with live streams sparked her interest in production and deepened her involvement in the church community. Now working in PR and navigating early career challenges, she reflects on her sheltered schooling, surprising experiences at university, and the openness of young people to talk about life and faith.

From a powerful experience at a Billy Graham crusade in the 70s to a challenging career in the construction industry where he strived to live out his faith, Craig shares his journey of navigating life's ups and downs. Discover how finding a local church community enriched his life and strengthened his Christian walk.Craig also opens up about a serious health scare that served as a wake-up call, leading him to re-evaluate his priorities and find new purpose in serving others at including serving with the Salvation Army. He reflects on how God has been working in his life, even when he wasn't aware, and how fatherhood highlighted his relationship with God. This episode is a testament to God's constant presence and growth in our lives.

In this episode, we welcome Craig for a wide-ranging chat that kicks off with the evolving world of board games — from the rising popularity of titles like Splendor to the social connections that come from gaming with friends.We also dive into Craig's story: from BMX biking in leafy Chatswood and growing up in a conservative Brethren church, to chasing a high-paced career in trading before discovering deeper fulfilment. Along the way, we talk about hot chips vs. wedges (Craig has strong opinions!), and how his relationship with his now-wife Robin helped shape his journey.0:00 Intro2:40 How do you like your hot chips?6:50 How did you become a Christian?7:48 Brethren Church26:15 Intentional with my kids30:00 After School

In part two of Mary's Chip Lunch, we sit down with Mary to hear her incredible journey—from childhood dreams of becoming a Hong Kong movie star and pop sensation to the unexpected paths God led her down. She shares her experiences navigating marriage and family life, the joys and challenges along the way, and how she ultimately found herself as part of the Soul Revival church plant at Ryde—where she now couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

In this episode of Chip Lunch, Mary joins Brayden and Joel as they kick things off with a lighthearted chat about their favourite accents, before we hear about Mary's journey—both literal and spiritual.She recounts her move from Hong Kong to New Zealand and then to Australia, navigating cultural shifts, school life, and faith. She opens up about her Christian journey, from childhood church experiences to defining moments at youth camps that deepened her faith.Mary also discusses her career shift from Occupational Therapy to ministry, her passion for serving, and her aspirations to become a missionary in China. Along the way, she shares insights into marriage, ministry, and how faith continues to shape her path.0:00 Intro3:10 How do you like your hot chips?6:50 How did you become a Christian?

Michael returns after a short break to continue his story. We start with a reading from The Boy Biggles, much to Joel's excitement and then hear about family, leadership, becoming head of the FCC and much more...

We continue to hear how Jesus has worked in Jeremy's life. He sums up being a Christian nicely with the phrase "Just make it really obvious"

We sit down with Jeremy to chat about his unique journey through homeschooling, how it shaped his approach to learning, and his willingness to dive into all sorts of different experiences. From exploring new opportunities to stepping outside his comfort zone, Jeremy shares what drives his adventurous spirit. Most of all, we talk about his unwavering commitment to church, the role faith plays in his life, and why being deeply involved in a church community matters to him.

It was a pleasure to have the head of the FCC, Michael, on the podcast to hear his amazing story on how God has worked in his life.

Chip Lunch is back for 2025! And why not start with a bit of a rambling episode from the OG3! Wanta Fanta?

In part two of Luka's story, we hear about Luka's experience of Covid, re-committing to church and making a decision at a school camp that exposed him for who he really was...

Luka returns to the podcast to step out from his mum's shadow and tell us his experience growing up in a Christian family, early church life and being a Christian in high school. Luka's shared his storyfor everyone, and that's why he's for the table...

In part two of Dave's story, he opens up about his career journey, his commitment to a life of ministry, and how God empowers us to give more than we ever thought possible.

Join Ethan and Joel as they sit down with Dave to explore how he channels his passion across different areas of life. Dave shares his experience of growing up as a new Christian in a family opposed to church, the lessons he learned through youth leadership, and the impact of early life choices on his faith journey. Most of all, he asks why would you ever go back after becoming a Christian.

Part two of Pam's podcast brings us more wisdom and thoughts about life after death..

We sit down an absolute amazing, faithful stalwart of Miranda Congregational Church - Pam. Sit back and enjoy...

We left Tom's last episode on a cliffhanger. SPOILER ALERT: We find out the answer in this episode! We also hear how God helped him pivot from a difficult situation.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom, for a great conversation. Nothing is off the table as he opens up about his journey—the struggles he's faced, the successes he's achieved, and how his faith has shaped his path. Join us as Tom reflects on what God has done in his life so far and what He has planned for his future.

The hint is in the episode title! Hudson wants you to know, it's time to commit.

Hudson really wanted to come back on the podcast - but for very good reason! A lot has changed for him over the last year, and we're here for it...Hudson's other episodesAdam's episode

Nikki breaks down some TV, including a wonderful episode of Highway to Heaven, bushfires, optimising life, doing things 150%, and what is true - God is in control and your plans aren't always his...

Nikki is back and here to tell us why someone commented that she "just likes the sound of her own voice".

Ethan wraps up the chips on his episode to talk about marriage, resilience, love and care.

We got Ethan on a college break to continue his story on what happened after high school...

We continue with Emily's story as we hear about meeting and marrying her husband Elliott, coming to Soul Revival and the future. There's also a heated debate on the practice of cold showers!

We had to get Quin back on after 131 episodes since her last one. Since the last pod she has had another child join the family so we definitely talk parenting and being a mum. But also we talk leading, marriage and why it's important to just be a Christian.

It was time to get the yearly update from Lewis. It was such fun that time flew but it was great to hear Lewis' on the impact of the internet on his generation, where he's at with college, and how he's learnt to lean on God even more.

We chat to Stu from MCC who's example of hard work and faithfulness is a great example to us all. We also find out what God taught him through being a chef, owning his own business and what's important in life.

Tim comes in as a guest host as we re-record the seemingly cursed podcast episode of Matt Baker (in reality Joel just stuffed up last time!). It was cool to talk to Matt about his journey with God, from being bullied in primary school, becoming a Christian, working in university ministry, Bible college, church ministry and more!

It was so cool to have Josh on the podcast this week. We loved his honesty, vulnerability and thoughtfulness. Also hear about how he thinks about ministry, burnout, social anxiety and why it's so important to commit.

The episode has been a long time coming. He's known as Stephen or Stefano, but you'd most likely know him as Sidey. We chat about growing up, Christian Surfers, making choices to become more mature in the faith, skateboarding, work and ministry.

We had the pleasure of having our Week Away '24 speaker Anthony come on the podcast to hear how Jesus has changed everything in him.

A carload of pastors driving down to Week Away are joined by a skulk of 7 Linfoxes, a broken microphone (sorry for Brayden sounding like a quiet robot) and a sublime new sponsor. Ride with us all the way to Waterslea with our 2024 Week Away Companion podcast.Optional stops that we don't take include, but are not limited to: Symbio, Treetop Rainforrest Walk, Lazer Tag, The end of the rainbow

It is time to hear Ethan full story. Sit back and relax as we delve into the life of someone who God brought into the world against all the doctors' advice and he how he lives in light of that.

Trudi comes on the podcast to talk about learning to be good enough, following God's plans, teaching and serving, and following God's call to Ethiopia.

Jenn returns to the podcast to talk about marriage, family, moving to China and how God works in all circumstances.

The major encouragement that is Fi is back to close out her life story and chat about the definition of a crazy cat lady, Bible college, church planting and the future. 

We welcome Jenn, who does not attend Soul Revival, but is a Soul Revival adjacent. We talk board games, hot chips, becoming a Christian and working through depression.

Meet Ray. Treasurer of Miranda Congregational Church who became a Christian in his 40s, worked in the print industry for many years and faithfully serves at church. We also gain his perspective on MCC combining with Soul Revival.