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This Sunday, Amy Orr-Ewing continues our series The Bible's Seven Toughest Topics, asking: Is the New Testament's teaching on sex outdated?
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Our Bury St Edmunds Location Pastor, John Wilson, speaks about why God allows people to suffer.
This Sunday, one of our senior pastors, Steve Campbell, will be talking about miracles and exorcisms in our series called An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics.
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This coming Sunday, we have a team-teaching Sunday, with live speakers at all our physical locations. The team will be teaching on: Why does God allow people to suffer? and the podcast is blessed to have Angie Campbell
Today we continue our series on the Bible's seven toughest topics, and we welcome back Andrew Ollerton who, in his own words, has the toughest topic: does God condone warfare and violence?
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☀️ This is our third week of our series, An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics, based on the book God's Book by Andrew Ollerton.
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☀️This Sunday, we are excited to have one of our own family, Lizzie Hebderson, continuing our brand new series that started last week: an honest look at the Bible's 7 toughest topics, based on the book by Andrew Ollerton.
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Top headlines for Tuesday, January 13, 2026In this episode, we cover Rev. Franklin Graham's sharp criticism of anti-ICE protests, calling them driven by the “radical socialist left.” We also look at Hillsong Church's plans to redevelop its massive Hills Campus with new development partners, and we remember the life and legacy of Robert Wolgemuth, the beloved Christian author and publisher who has passed away at 77.00:11 Franklin Graham: ICE protesters 'underpinned' by radical leftists00:58 Hillsong Church says multi-million-dollar development not final01:46 Stacie Orrico sues former manager for alleged sexual assault02:33 Christian author Robert Wolgemuth dies at 7703:16 Man violently disrupts NYC church service, storms altar03:57 Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners amid US pressure04:45 Bible sales double in the US, UK since 2019Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercast⠀Follow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on XChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube⠀Get the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for Android⠀Subscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!⠀Links to the NewsFranklin Graham: ICE protesters 'underpinned' by radical leftists | U.S.Hillsong Church says multi-million-dollar development not final | Church & MinistriesStacie Orrico sues former manager for alleged sexual assault | EntertainmentChristian author Robert Wolgemuth dies at 77 | Church & MinistriesMan violently disrupts NYC church service, storms altar | U.S.Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners amid US pressure | WorldBible sales double in the US, UK since 2019 | Church & Ministries
This week we start our brand new 8 week series - An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest TopicsThe series is based on God's Book, An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics, written by Andrew Ollerton, and who else is better to start this series than Andrew himself, as he talks about the relevancy of the Bible.
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This Sunday, we started with a bang as we heard from our Bury St Edmunds location pastor, John Wilson.
This Sunday, we started 2026 with an Anointing Service, with Pastors Steve and Angie leading us through the word of the year.
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This week, Pastor Katie Campbell will continue our Christmas series, He Gets Us, as she speaks about how Jesus was rejected.
This Sunday, Pastor Sarah continues the He Gets Us series and will be speaking on the subject of Jesus Wept.
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This Sunday we start a brand new speaking series, He Gets Us, as we head into the Christmas season. It is a series where we will explore the vulnerability of Jesus and what it reveals about God's love and mission. Our Senior Pastor, Steve Campbell, starts us off
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Today we conclude our two-part Every Nation series with Senior Pastor Angie Campbell as she speaks about the exciting topic of global mission!
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This week we start a brand new two-week series called Every Nation. Our senior pastors, first Steve and then Angie Campbell, will be talking about local and then global mission.
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This Sunday was Baptism Sunday at our Cambridge West location, and location pastor Joel Byrne preached his first message for Cambridge West.
Today we have baptisms from our Cambridge location, with location pastor Josh Campbell sharing a message about it.
As we celebrate Baptism Sunday at our Bury St Edmunds location, John Wilson shares a special message.
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This Sunday, we have guest speaker Daniel Rolfe continuing our He Gave series. He'll be speaking from Matthew on Get to Give.
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Today is Impact Sunday, and we're excited to welcome Impact Pastor Becky Campbell, who will be sharing stories and the heart behind C3 Impact.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Vetg18K5tHQFamily… this one is real. On today's Love You Moore Show, my brother Pastor Sam Collier pulls the mask off and talks redemption, relationships, and what happens when ministry meets real life. From being the first Black pastor in the Hillsong network to walking through public scrutiny, loss, and a whole lotta pressure—Sam opens up about grace, healing, and finding himself again. Flat out.
Geoff Bullock is an Australian singer-songwriter and author. He helped pioneer the Hills Christian Life Centre, which later became Hillsong Church. He's recorded over 20 albums and written well known songs including "The Power of your Love", "Refresh My Heart," "Have Faith in God" and "This Kingdom." He regularly ministers in Churches and conferences with a heart see people come back to the heart of God. Listen in to his story!
In this week's episode, Madigan interviews the survivor of Hillsong Church (or really, cut) Bay Krawczyk, who was raised in a conservative Christian world, and has now broken free, and was able to find her authentic self through her healing. Check out Bay's short film! https://www.itsnova.com/baileykrawczyk/projects/Q3JlYXRpdmVXb3JrUG9ydGZvbGlvUHJvamVjdDoyMTIyNzc= Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on? Email: neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com Social media: Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Get YANF Merch! https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/ JOIN ME ON PATREON!! https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we visit Hillsong's mothership in Baulkham Hills so you don't have to! We unpack the atmosphere, the music, the offering, the supposed miracles, the sermon and the continued exploitation of volunteers. Join us as we reflect on the evolving, yet somehow still familiar landscape of the 'new' Hillsong and its diminishing impact on those of us who have left the faith.Key takeaways:Atmosphere and Scale: Hillsong's grand scale and corporate feel can be both impressive and overwhelming, reflecting its status as a mega church.Volunteer Involvement: The church relies heavily on volunteers, highlighting the importance of community involvement in its operations.Sermon Analysis: Pastor Robert Ferguson's sermon emphasized movement and miracles, but raised questions about interpretation and relevance for exvangelicals.Cultural Diversity: The diverse congregation at Hillsong showcases the church's broad appeal and the changing demographics of modern Christianity.Community Connection: Despite the large scale, the sense of community and belonging remains a strong draw for attendees.Comparative Reflections: The visit prompted reflections on past church experiences and the evolution of evangelical practices.Emotional Responses: The service evoked a range of emotions, from nostalgia to skepticism, among those familiar with evangelical culture.Impact on Exvangelicals: The experience highlighted the ongoing influence of mega churches and their role in the faith journeys of those who have left. ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Our blog is here.Join the conversation and connect with others here.The transcript of this episode is here.All our other links are here. Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone, and Recovering from Religion is here to help.
What is church production like in Australia? Hillsong Church's Reid Wall joins us to discuss the differences in church tech down under, the origins of Hillsong Church and the creative solutions he has created. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Journey Church: Behind-the-Scenes Tech Story6:00 – Reid Wall Joins the Show11:00 – The Origin of Hillsong Church15:00 – Church Culture & Tech in Australia19:30 – What to Expect at Gather 2025 (Church Production Focus)25:45 – Baffle Blake: Sponsored by HouseRight30:30 – Real Church Tech Problems & Creative Solutions39:15 – Church Tech Fail: Production Disaster Story44:30 – Tech Takeaway: Who Are You Mentoring?Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight. Apply for ChurchGear Tech Jobs HereResources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Cass Langton, former Global Creative Pastor of Hillsong Church, for a powerful conversation on the journey of creatives in the church. Rita and Cass dive into navigating the tension between creativity and church culture, the beauty of fostering potential over seeking perfection and the role of artists as evangelists in the church and beyondIf you've ever felt unseen or undervalued as a creative in the church, this conversation is for you.Listen in as Rita and Cass share their passion for building a culture that champions artists, disciples creativity, and uses the arts to point people to Jesus.If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...
Sponsored by WatersEdge: Invest with purpose? With WatersEdge Kingdom Investments, you can! We offer great rates that multiply your resources and build churches. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3CxWtFzTop headlines for Tuesday, February 18, 2025In Australia, a pivotal free speech case unfolds as Elon Musk's X is entangled in legal proceedings following an online post by Canadian activist Billboard Chris, drawing government attention. Meanwhile, in India, Christian leaders grapple with questions regarding whether President Biden addressed the escalating attacks on minority communities during his recent meeting with Prime Minister Modi. In England, a female pastor of an Anglican church faces backlash for incorporating the trans-inclusive Progress Pride flag into a Communion table display, igniting a debate on inclusivity within religious spaces.Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsAustralia free speech case involves Musk's X, Billboard Chris | WorldModi returns from Trump meeting amid rising attacks on Christians | WorldHillsong Church loses another US campus as San Francisco location separatesFlorida man arrested for alleged attack over church parking spot | U.S.NY refuses to extradite in case of mom who drugged daughter | U.S.Female pastor drapes LGBT flag over Communion table | Church & MinistriesPope Francis hospitalized, battling ‘complex' respiratory illness | Church & Ministries
In this powerful episode of Lights On, Ben Houston and Carl Lentz sit down for a raw and vulnerable conversation about their time at Hillsong Church. The two reflect on the highs and challenges they experienced while leading in one of the most influential church communities in the world. Carl opens up about the fallout he faced during one of the most difficult seasons of his life and how, when the dust settled, Ben was one of the only people who remained by his side. Their stories highlight friendship, loyalty, and the importance of standing by someone when life hits the hardest. With honesty and grace, Ben and Carl peel back the layers of their struggles, faith, and personal growth, providing a glimpse into moments the public never saw. Tune in to hear how these two leaders found strength in vulnerability and forged a deeper bond through adversity. This episode of Lights On promises to inspire with stories of redemption, resilience, and the kind of friendship that endures through the darkest seasons. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - Guest Introduction and Context 3:50 - Adjusting to Changes, Facing the Hardest Parts, Navigating Church 15:53 - What Would Ben and Carl Do Differently? 23:47 - Ad: Download the BSIDE App - https://www.bsideapp.com/pricing 24:35 - A Son Watching the Fallout 29:32 - That Wasn't Fair Towards Ben 32:19 - You Came Anyway 34:11 - Every Story Has Many Sides, Choosing the High Road 37:58 - Ben's Burnout 50:21 - Finding Health, Finding Sanity 51:18 - What Helped Ben Clear the Cloud 55:24 - Final Remarks and Conclusion
Send us a textIn this episode, we tackle a pressing issue that has left many believers disillusioned: scandal fatigue. From the moral failures of once-trusted Christian leaders like Mike Bickle, Robert Morris, Ravi Zacharias, Jerry Falwell Jr., and Mark Driscoll, to the widespread misconduct uncovered within organizations such as Hillsong Church and the Southern Baptist Convention, the Christian community has faced a barrage of betrayals. These scandals cut deep, leaving behind a trail of hurt and a growing sense of apathy and distrust.As Christians, we understand that leaders are human, fallible, and susceptible to sin. Yet, the repeated revelations of moral failures among those who should know better have left many struggling with a profound sense of betrayal. How do we cope with the emotional toll of these scandals? How can we overcome the fatigue that threatens to erode our faith and commitment?Join us as we explore these questions, looking to Jesus—who Himself was betrayed by a trusted friend—for guidance. We'll discuss how to heal from church hurt, regain our focus on Christ, and continue being a light in a world overshadowed by the failures of those we once admired. Don't miss this critical conversation on restoring trust and hope in the wake of scandal.
Have you saved your seats at Summit of Greatness 2024 yet?! Get them before they sell out at lewishowes.com/ticketsFor those familiar with Carl Lentz's history, you know about the scandal that led to his dismissal from Hillsong Church a few years ago. If you're wondering why I chose to feature him on an episode of The School of Greatness, I want to assure you that my goal isn't to place him on a pedestal. Instead, I want to illuminate the very real journey of finding healing after failure and heartbreak. This conversation will be approached with care and transparency because I know many of you have faced similar challenges or are still in the process of healing from something similar. I hope you'll join us for this important discussion.In this episode you will learnThe difference between shame and guilt, and how each impacts personal growth.Carl Lentz's personal experience with infidelity and its consequences on his life and career.The process of rebuilding trust and intimacy in a marriage after betrayal.The importance of personal healing and self-awareness in overcoming past traumas.How to maintain integrity and transparency in leadership roles.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1649For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Eckhart Tolle – https://link.chtbl.com/1463-podRhonda Byrne – https://link.chtbl.com/1525-podJohn Maxwell – https://link.chtbl.com/1501-pod