Podcasts about Lenton

NGI's Christopher Lenton managing editor of Mexico, speaks to Sergio Chapa, senior energy analyst at Poten & Partners, on the latest trends in North American LNG and natural gas markets. Times have changed in the past few months with natural gas roaring to the forefront of the U.S. energy discussion. New LNG facilities are ramping up and other projects have taken on added impetus. How does the Trump administration in the United States impact natural gas supply and demand? How about Mexico projects sourcing U.S. gas? When are major projects like Plaquemines and Corpus Christi Stage 3 ramping up? What about Argentina's LNG ambitions? Lenton and Chapa get to the bottom of all of this and more.

March 24, 2025 | Season 5 | Episode 8Clarity of mind is your most valuable asset in today's complex financial landscape. Keith Lanton opens with powerful insights from James Clear's philosophy on understanding others by watching what they reward and understanding yourself by observing what you envy. These principles form the foundation of the objective thinking necessary for navigating markets filled with noise and competing narratives.As we mark the 25th anniversary of the dot-com bubble burst, Lenton draws important parallels and distinctions to our current market environment. While today's AI-driven rally carries echoes of that era, the magnitude doesn't yet match the extreme appreciation witnessed between 1995-2000 when the NASDAQ soared over 700% before losing 80% of its value. This historical perspective provides valuable context for evaluating today's technology valuations.We're also reflecting on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 market bottom, a reminder of the market's resilience through pandemic disruptions, political upheaval, geopolitical conflicts, and aggressive rate hikes. The S&P 500's 173% return since March 2020 reinforces the wisdom that attempting to trade around news cycles is nearly impossible for individual investors.The podcast delves into the Treasury Secretary's focused campaign to lower 10-year yields, NVIDIA's ambitious AI roadmap unveiled at their GTC conference, and the infrastructure challenges posed by AI's massive electricity demands. Lenton also highlights potential policy changes affecting municipal bond tax exemptions that investors should monitor carefully.Throughout these diverse topics, one theme remains consistent: the quality of your investment decisions depends on maintaining clear, objective thinking while understanding both your own psychology and broader market sentiment. What single habit, if implemented consistently for the rest of this year, would transform your investing approach and results?** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern

Join Pastors Robert and Donna Schuller for this recorded Sunday morning live message. Todays' Lenton message is delivered by Donna Schuller.  It includes information on how to transform your life with the help of Jesus.  Add something or take something away, to become the best version of you.  Includes reading of the Holy Bible and prayers. 

Nina Lenton is a business coach and mentor with a rich background in marketing and project management, who in this episode shares her insights into the world of creativity and the importance of nurturing it in both personal and professional realms. Nina discusses her passion for helping business owners rediscover their creative spark, especially when the daily grind threatens to overshadow their artistic pursuits. Nina's approach combines coaching with practical planning, allowing clients to not only express their creativity but also align it with their business goals. The conversation flows into Nina's own journey back to creativity through her writing, and how, through the writing sessions she now runs, she engages with others in an informal setting designed to foster creativity. The sessions incorporate warm-up exercises and writing prompts, where participants can share their work or simply enjoy the process of writing without pressure.As a Creativity Found Collective member Nina values the inspiration that comes from connecting with others who share a passion for creativity.But what about the penguins? Listen to the end to find out how they fit in!Nina Lenton at creativityfound.co.ukJoin the Creativity Found Collective at creativityfound.co.uk/joinusInstagram: @creativityfoundpodcastThreads: @creativityfoundpodcastFacebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found groupYouTube @creativityfoundpodcastPinterest: @creativityfoundResearched, edited and produced by Claire Waite BrownMusic: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day TripsArtworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.ukPhoto: Ella PalletBook your Podcast Startup Sanity Check here. Click here to book a 1-to-1 online chat with me to understand more about the Creativity Found Collective, the promotional and networking membership for creative small businesses.Support the showJoin the Creativity Found Collective hereSubscribe to the Creativity Found mailing list herePodcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout

The Martin Scorsese production of "The Saints", now streaming on Fox Nation, is wrapping up its first four episodes this week with Maximillian Kolbe, a Polish priest who sacrificed his life in a Nazi concentration camp so that another prisoner could be spared. The series will continue in the Spring, during the Lenton season, with four more stories of extraordinary people of faith: Francis Of Assisi, Thomas Becket, Mary Magdalene and Moses the Black. And after that, the creator of the project Matti Leshem, wants audience input about who they want to see next. The Catholic Church recognizes more than ten-thousand saints, so there's a lot to choose from for future episodes. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Leshem, who is Jewish, talks about working with Academy Award-winning director Scorsese, and how even people who aren't Catholic or Christian can be inspired by these stories of regular men and women, whose faith compelled them to unimaginable heights of bravery and courage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexico is the United States' largest trading partner, with about 75% of the country's natural gas originating from the Lower 48 states. Cross-border energy trade in 2023 reached $66.5 billion, and imports of U.S. natural gas have increased for years as Mexico's domestic production has decreased.  With Mexico President Sheinbaum's recent inauguration, however, the role of state-owned energy companies has been put in question. Now, with former President Trump's re-election, NGI's Andrew Baker, senior editor, sits down with Christopher Lenton, senior editor for Mexico and Latin America, to discuss how the cross-border energy trade may evolve. Baker and Lenton dive into the implications for Mexico's export projects should Trump reverse the Biden administration's LNG permit pause, as well as the outlook for natural gas demand in both Mexico and the United States as nearshoring and power generation needs evolve.

Listen to Isaac Lenton's message, "I'm a Carrier," as we dive into the transformative power of forgiveness and its profound effect on both our inner and outer lives. Jesus' parable in Matthew 18 teaches us that Christian living should overflow with mercy, mirroring God's grace toward us. Forgiveness isn't just release from the past—it frees us for a future filled with love, hope, and divine power.

Join us as we continue our series "A Great Awakening" with a message from Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton, talking about the power of the Holy Spirit, his person, and how we must partner with him throughout all the areas of our lives.

Poten & Partners LNG industry analyst Sergio Chapa sits down with NGI's Christopher Lenton, senior editor for Mexico & Latin America, to survey the current North American liquefied natural gas industry scene. They talk through the impacts of former Hurricane Beryl on Gulf Coast infrastructure. Chapa and Lenton also discuss the state of the Biden administration's pause on U.S.-based LNG export projects and the implications for international competitors. Has the pause given impetus to other projects? How are Mexico LNG projects advancing in the wake of the regulatory back-and-forth?

Join us for "Hope in the Dark", a series centred on navigating the hardships and valleys of life where we may feel as though we can't find a way out, and that there is always hope in God, despite what circumstances say.

Give us your feedback and tell us what you would do if you ruled the world!What would society look like if we scrapped GDP as a measure of progress? This week, Gillian chats with Professor Tim Lenton, a seasoned expert in Earth System Science from the University of Exeter to find out. We dive into the profound connections between our planet's systems and the Gaia hypothesis; exploring how the conditions of life on earth are maintained by self-regulating systems in the ocean, atmosphere, rock and by life itself.Key Takeaways:Understanding Earth System Science:Earth System Science views our planet as a cohesive unit, focusing on the thin, life-supporting layer from the top of the atmosphere to the crust. This perspective emphasises the interconnectedness and interdependence of all planetary components.Gaia Theory Revisited:Gaia theory conceptualises Earth as a self-regulating, complex system, akin to a living entity but not an organism. It maintains its stability through feedback mechanisms, despite lacking the robust material exchanges characteristic of organisms.Climate Tipping Points:The discussion highlights critical tipping points in the climate system, such as the melting of ice caps and permafrost, which could dramatically alter global climate patterns and sea levels.Positive Tipping Points:Positive developments in renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, are becoming self-sustaining through economies of scale and could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Societal and Behavioural Changes:Emphasising the need for a shift in societal behaviours and norms, particularly in energy consumption and diet (reducing meat consumption), which are crucial for achieving sustainable environmental outcomes.Global Gaia Happiness IndexA new measure of success. Tim outlines what a world without GPD would look like and suggests ideas for what might take its place.Follow the show:You can follow ‘If I Ruled the World' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred platform of choice.Connect with our guest:Tim LentonFollow Gillian:InstagramWebsiteMentions & Resources:Earth System Science

A message from the Associate Pastor of our Gold Coast Location, Isaac Lenton. For more information, visit hills.elevationchurch.com.au/ ​​--- Follow Elevation Church Hills: Instagram: @elevationchurchhills Facebook: /ElevationChurchHills http://hills.elevationchurch.com.au/

Dive deep into the timeless wisdom of Matthew 7:24-29 in this thought-provoking sermon from Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton. The power of living a life following Christ is from building your life on a solid foundation and making meaningful choices every day; but how can we do that amongst the seasons of life? Join us as we explore what it means to live with God-given purpose and wisdom, and builidng our life on the firm foundation of Christ! Don't miss out on this inspiring journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth!

On the sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave a list of sayings attributing blessings over certain people. These are known as the Beatitudes, and are a way of living life well. But what does Blessed actually mean, and how do these Beatitudes apply to our modern lives today? Join us this week as Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton brings a word on how we can centre our lives biblically, and not culturally.

The reality of the Christian life is it is not free of suffering or persecution; but through Christ it is where we find fullfillment and identity. Join us this week as Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton challenges and encourages us in our spiritual life to be intentional! 

40-Day Lenten Devotionals: "The Suffering Savior" Copyright © 2024 Steve Hoogerhyde. All rights reserved.

Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenton sermon series with his message, "The Practice of Study."

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that forces our bodies to submit to our spirit, to help us grow. But what are the benefits and significance of fasting; as well as the reasons behind the decision to get uncomfortable and stretch ourselves both physically and mentally? This week, Pastor Isaac Lenton shares on the importance of sacrifice in fasting, and how it doesn't change God, but it changes our hearts and focus onto him.

A message from the Associate Pastor of our Gold Coast Location, Isaac Lenton. For more information, visit hills.elevationchurch.com.au/ ​​--- Follow Elevation Church Hills: Instagram: @elevationchurchhills Facebook: /ElevationChurchHills http://hills.elevationchurch.com.au/

Join us as we kick off 2024 and our new series: "More", with a sermon from Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton! Sometimes in life we can feel distant to God, and sometimes even though we are in Church, we can feel like we only know 'of' God but don't personally experience life with him at that moment. How can we sustainably experience intimacy with God, and allow him to be the leader of every day, every area, and every moment of our lives? Join us as we walk through the beginning of this year and this journey with our sermon series: "More".

Although famous now, Bethlehem was once a place of little cultural significance despite its spiritual heritage. Nazareth was a normal place, nothing special. So why was Jesus born in a place of normalcy and in the mundane? Why did God choose this place to birth the King of Kings? What we see as disadvantage, God saw as an advantage. Through life, there are times we may feel like we are disadvantaged, but is it possible God has placed us there for his purpose? This week Ps. Isaac Lenton explores the power of Jesus' birth, and God's power to use any situation for good and for the transformation of humankind.

The gospel can sometimes been seen as counter-cultural, or in opposition to the values of the world. But how can we remain in the truth of the word, as well as stand firm in our faith and convictions? This week Ps. Isaac Lenton explores the challenges of remaining true to Christ's calling, whilst also reaching the culture of our age.

In today's society, over 54% of adults in Australia are experiencing feelings of loneliness. In our transient culture, it can feel difficult to find relationships and friends that remain consistent. So how do we make real relationships that last? By recognising that real relationships come with a cost attached. This week, Pastor Isaac Lenton talks through how we can walk through building connections and accepting their cost!

If you have any questions from this message, or would like any information about Kingdom Culture Church, you can connect with us on social media or over on our website! www.kingdomculturechurch.com.au facebook.com/kccau kcc_au

If you have any questions from this message, or would like any information about Kingdom Culture Church, you can connect with us on social media or over on our website! www.kingdomculturechurch.com.au facebook.com/kccau kcc_au

Today on the show we have Dan Lenton, the CEO and founder of Ivy, bringing all the best in class AI frameworks, infrastructure, and hardware directly to you in one line of code.In this episode, Dan shares his experience in building a strong community around Ivy. With over 12,500 GitHub stars, 1.2K open-source contributors, and 15,000 members in their Discord community, Ivy has quickly gained traction and become a go-to resource for AI developers.Dan discusses the value of open-sourcing Ivy's technology and the impact it has had on fostering community engagement and education. He highlights the importance of feedback from the community in shaping the direction of the platform and how it has played a crucial role in the growth and success of Ivy.Tune in to learn more about how Dan has leveraged the power of community to build and advance Ivy, the challenges of balancing community needs with user expectations, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly at Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Mentioned Resources:IvyPythonTensorFlowPyTorchChainerApache MXNetCaffeOpenAIGoogle DeepMindMetaMicrosoftBoston DynamicsNvidiaYouTubeDiscordC++GitHubRed HatGitLabMongoDBHugging FacePythonGmailJavaScriptPandasJuliaMatlabNumPy

Worship brings freedom. You may have felt it as you began to sing, something within you started to change slightly. Perspective, attitude, emotions, peace; all these things can change when we worship. But worshipping while life is difficult or uncertain is not always easy or straightforward. This week, Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton brings a word on how we can worship God not just through trials, but because of them as well.

If a negative climate tipping point refers to a critical threshold that triggers irreversible damage, then it stands to reason that a positive tipping point is the exact opposite - a beneficial axis that, when reached, staves off the worst planetary outcomes. Our guest today, Dr. Tim Lenton, is the Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science at the University of Exeter and is the Founder of the Global Systems Institute, an organization that uses a whole systems approach to solve global challenges and build a flourishing future. In this interview, we look at some examples of positive tipping points, discuss the social movements that are having real impact, and the individual actions we can all take to lower our carbon footprint. Show NotesProfessor Tim Lenton, University of ExeterGlobal Systems InstituteEarth System Science: A Very Short Introduction by Tim LentonRevolutions That Made the Earth by Tim Lenton and Andrew WatsonGaia: A New Look at Life on Earth by Jim Lovelock Positive Tipping Points Could Save the Climate - This Man is Showing Us How (Positive.News)

We are called to reach the lost. In John 3:17 it is written: "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." As Christians; we believe that we have the capacity to love, support, help, and encourage the world around us through the Holy Spirit. This week Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton shares on what a life lived 'for' the lost looks like!

This episode features an interview with Daniel Lenton, Founder and CEO of Ivy, where the team is on a mission to unify the fragmented AI stack. Prior to Ivy, Daniel was a Robotics Research Engineer at Dyson and a Deep Learning Research Scientist for Amazon Prime Air. During his PhD, Daniel explored the intersection between learning-based geometric representations, ego-centric perception, spatial memory, and visuomotor control for robotics.In this episode, Sam and Daniel discuss the inspiration behind Ivy, open source reproducibility, and democratizing AI.-------------------"There's too much amazing stuff going on, from too many different parties. We just want to be the objective source of truth to show you the data and show you where your model will be doing best, and continue to do this as a service or something like this. This is high-level, some of the areas we see and going into, we really want to be a useful tool for anybody that wants to just kind of understand this fragmented complex space quickly and intuitively, and we are trying to be the tool that does that." – Daniel Lenton-------------------Episode Timestamps:(01:00): What open source data means to Daniel(05:37): The challenges of building Ivy(15:37): The future of Ivy(25:19): Who should know about Ivy(28:46): Daniel's advice for the audience(32:00): Backstage takeaways with executive producer, Audra Montenegro-------------------Links:LinkedIn - Connect with DanielLearn more about Ivy

"In every dream journey, there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. You have to go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention." ~ Mark Batterson The story of Joseph and his 'technicolour' coat is a well known one; but understanding the reality of Joseph's situation and his dreams, and that sometimes our lives don't look too different; is harder to reach. We've all had dreams, but we may have lost them along the way. How can we live our lives on purpose and believe in the vision that God has for our lives? Join us as we explore these topics and the story of Joseph in our series: "Future"; with Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton kicking off our first week!

To close our Legacy series out, we had the privilege of listening to a panel of speakers from varied careers and walks of life, sharing on their journey of Generosity, and how the act of giving has transformed their lives personally! If you're interested in giving to Legacy or learning more, head to: https://www.elevationchurch.com.au/give/

At the end of the century, more than two billion people will be living in countries where extreme heat becomes life-threatening according to researchers in Europe and China. That is expected to be a fifth of the population according to their research just published. The warning about life-threatening global warming says that extreme heat will make life unbearable for many in the Global South. The authors of the report on global warming say evidence shows humans have historically flourished in regions where the temperature is around 13 degrees Celsius. Monsoon areas in South Asia have also fared well peaking at around 27 degrees Celsius. But the report says people living in areas outside of these favored climates are less likely to thrive. Using previously published research, the report says human health declines for many reasons, such as poor agriculture, therefore poor diet and nutrition. Extreme heat also leads to lost days of employment and poorer economic outcomes as well as having a direct effect on human health according to the report. Countries in Europe will become drier too according to lead author Professor Tim Lenton from the University of Exeter. He describes the areas that will survive well as a ‘niche' zone. The study calculates that by conservative projections the temperature will have reached 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in the year 2100. It says that means two billion people would be living in life-threatening climatic conditions. According to Lenton, less than 1% of humanity currently lives in places of dangerous heat exposure, but the study shows climate change has already put 9% of the population – more than 600 million people – outside this favored ‘niche' area. Lenton believes it's important not just to focus on the deaths that will occur because of extreme heat. He believes it's also important to focus on how efforts to hold down global temperatures now will save billions of lives in the future. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

In life, the pursuit of more is sometimes an all consuming stress or worry. More to provide, more to have, more to wear, more to be, more to earn. But the reality of money is that we shouldn't see it as a master, but as a tool. This week Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton shares on how generosity is an action and state of mind that can not only uplift others, but also ourselves and our relationship with Jesus.

There is fragmentation in the field of AI that no one seems to be taking too seriously. Daniel Lenton, the CEO of Ivy, observed this, finding so many frameworks, models, infrastructures, and hardware that make it hard for collaboration. Helping solve this problem, Ivy was created to unify all Machine Learning (ML) frameworks. In this episode, he tells us how they made it possible to fit these pieces together. Daniel also takes us through his journey prior to Ivy, the walls they hit in the labs, and the lessons they learned overcoming them. Talking about Ivy's growth, he then shares their success in GitHub and Discord and where they see they're heading in the future. For more insights about AI, ML frameworks, and open-source technology, join Daniel in this conversation. Find out how Ivy uniquely allows you to bring any model, library, or function into one line of code for your project.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Shane Lenton, Co founder and CEO of The Wishlist. Shane has spent the last 14 years growing the digital capabilities at Cue and his new venture is offering a solution to the problem of clogged camera rolls everywhere. The Wishlist allows shoppers to save product items for review and purchase later, online or instore. It gives retailers the ability to capture customers details and preferences and automatically generate personalised marketing campaigns that build engagement and drive sales. Shane has a passion for customer service and a brain for tech and this combination has found its natural outlet with The Wishlist, already embraced by retailers such as Kip and Co, Mr Poolman and Incu. Links from the episode:Shane Lenton from The Wishlist Company: Optimising the Omnichannel Experience | #286Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you've ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence. The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…esuiteAbout your co-host: Shane Lenton from The Wishlist CompanyShane is a technology and retail leader, with over 20 years of experience across a variety of industries including retail, finance, media and government with a track record of delivering industry leading and awarded solutions.You can contact Shane at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from esuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, esuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special talk with Pastor Fred Porter, Executive Pastor for Kingdom Culture Church, as we talk through Pentecost, how we can walk in the power of the Holy Spirit daily, influence our world, favourite coffees and more!

What does science reveal about a potential collapse of the Earth system? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Tim Lenton, University of Exeter, about what's at stake when we talk about planetary boundaries, early warning systems and climate tipping points; how the supporting science and empirical evidence have expanded over the last decade; and why GAIA 2.0 represents a powerful framework to reinforce global sustainability.

Doubt. Often seen or thought of as an obstacle, or something to run from; doubt is regardless a part of our everyday walk with Christ. But how do we reconcile thoughts and feelings of doubt within our faith? And even more importantly, how do we approach doubt without feeling like we're lacking in faith? Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton kicks off our series "The Valley" by exploring how we can navigate through the valley of doubt!

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Shane Lenton, Co founder and CEO of The Wishlist, has spent the last 14 years growing the digital capabilities at Cue and his new venture is offering a solution to the problem of clogged camera rolls everywhere. The Wishlist allows shoppers to save product items for review and purchase later, online or instore. It gives retailers the ability to capture customers details and preferences and automatically generate personalised marketing campaigns that build engagement and drive sales. Shane has a passion for customer service and a brain for tech and this combination has found its natural outlet with The Wishlist, already embraced by retailers such as Kip and Co, Mr Poolman and Incu. We hear how Shane's idea gained real legs when his wife lost out on the perfect pair of boots, his thoughts on the key components of a good omnichannel experience and how he started problem-solving at an early age with a rope and pulley feeding system for the family pet.Links from the episode:Shopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What's your definition of a great omnichannel experience in 2023? Where do you see retailers most commonly getting omnichannel wrong? Can you talk us through the typical customer experience when customers use The Wishlist? This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from esuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, esuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Shane Lenton from The Wishlist CompanyShane is a technology and retail leader, with over 20 years of experience across a variety of industries including retail, finance, media and government with a track record of delivering industry leading and awarded solutions.You can contact Shane at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we celebrate Good Friday this Easter, as we explore the meaning of Jesus' death on the cross, and how through his sacrifice we have been reconciled to God!

Here is the latest session of our online study of Chris Green's new book, Being Transfigured, in which we talked about doubt.Here are some of the quotes from the chapter that we cited and discussed:• Grace cannot save us without first losing us, which means grace always makes things awkward.• Not all questions are faithless. And sometimes, in fact, the only faithful response to truth is confusion.• If we're honest, we'll have to admit that much of what passes for doubt is nothing but honest hesitation, the inevitable upshot of generations of poor or bad teaching, teaching which trades in simplicities and cheap certainties, often eschewing pain at all costs, leaving us to feel that our salvation depends not on the mystery of faith, sustained by God's devotion to us, but on our own grasp of our own beliefs or on the intensity of our desire for religious experiences.• We have to be saved from “simple faith.” But not so that we might have “great faith.” That, too, always proves false. We need, instead, “the faith of God,” which is what is left of our faith after it has been purged by the Spirit.

Wrapping your head around the idea that God, the creator of everything, loves you as his child and creation, is not the simplest exercise. In the bible, it says we are created in the image of God, designed to be in relationship with him. But how can we practically live in the idea of God as creator, on a daily basis? This week, Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton, discusses his journey of bridging the gap of God as creator, and us living as he created us to be.

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart . . .” Proverbs 3:5a As we begin our Lenten journey, it seems appropriate to explore the topic of trust, trust in God, trust in ourselves and trust in others. Trust influences our experience of life and is fundamental to our sense of safety and security in the world. It is foundational to our psychological and spiritual development from birth through adulthood. The well-known psychologist, Erik Erikson, developed one of the most popular and influential theories of human psychosocial development. The first stage he describes is Trust vs. Mistrust which begins at birth and extends to about 18 months. During this period, the child forms a view of whether or not the world is a safe and loving place. According to Erikson this is the most important stage since it shapes the child's world view and influences the personality she/he develops. James Fowler, a theologian and professor at Emory University, developed the Stages of Faith in which he describes a process of human faith development. His first stage, Stage 0 extends from birth to 2 years. He calls this stage Undifferentiated Faith. It is similar to Erikson's first stage in that this is the period when a child learns about the safety and security of his/her environment. If the child experiences consistent nurture and care, then she/he develops a sense of trust and safety in the universe and the divine. If neglect, hurt and abuse are experienced, then mistrust in the divine and the universe develops.If we are to engage in the process of reflection and self-examination that we are called to during Lent, then trust in that process is important. Trust that we will be safe embarking on such a journey; that God will be with us and we won't be challenged with more than we can handle.No one is completely trusting or totally mistrusting. We are all somewhere on a trust continuum. As we are willing to be open to where we are on that continuum and explore our life experiences that have landed us there, we have the opportunity to change and grow.As you move through each of the five steps, consider this issue of trust and your relationship with it. Try to practice it as many times as possible this week.·       Place yourself in God's presence. How does it feel to place yourself in God's presence?  Give thanks for God's great love for you. Do you truly believe and trust God's great love for you?·       Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life. Do you trust that God will give you grace to understand God's action in your life?·       Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time. What moments during the day brought feelings of trust or mistrust?·       Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances. Were you drawing closer to God, or further away? How did trust or mistrust influence what you said, did and thought and your sense of being close to or further away from God?·       Look toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with Spirit. Be specific.How would you like to be different in the coming day? How might you practice greater trust? Conclude with The Lord's Prayer or your own prayer around trust. Ask for clarity and guidance where you need it. Ask for wisdom and courage where you need it.Support the showSupport us here:https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Life can be busy. Life can be overwhelming, but when we do life together; we have people around us who can support us. Just as importantly, we can reflect God's love to others around us as well. This week Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton speaks on the importance of being in relationship with those around us, and reflecting God's love in every possible situation.

What would you do for your faith? How can we share the Gospel, how can we be the light of the world, and how can we step out of our comfort zones to help others? This week Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton, brings a thought-provoking message on the wrestle of the Christian life, our mission, and our modern mindsets in the Church.

The birth of Jesus was a sign and wonder, not just for the people of Israel, but for the rest of the world. The saviour of mankind, recognised by the wise men who bestowed gifts unto him. This week, Gold Coast Young Adults Pastor Isaac Lenton, opens up our Christmas series exploring the revelation of Jesus as our personal saviour.

In the book of Acts, many healings took place. The Holy Spirit moved in powerful ways, but what about today? Can supernatural healings still take place, how did they occur in the book of Acts and how can we learn from the early church? This week, Gold Coast Young Adults Pastor Isaac Lenton speaks on the importance of prayer, bold faith, and intimacy with the Holy Spirit, and how God still heals powerfully today!

Why should I have a vision for my life? More importantly, what would that vision of the future change for me in the present? This week Gold Coast Young Adults Pastor Isaac Lenton talks about the importance of vision in our lives, how it informs our habits, mindsets, and views!