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SERVICE TEAM MINI-SERIES: Strategy of ArtsJoel, Stu and Brayden begin with a light-hearted yet thoughtful conversation about how music listening has changed over the decades—from records and tapes to CDs and streaming. They share memories of burning CDs and crafting the perfect mixtape, reflecting on how streaming has opened up access to a wider range of music than ever before.But the discussion quickly turns to a deeper question: What does it mean to serve from the front of church—especially in music? The hosts unpack the difference between producing a polished product and building authentic Christian community. Drawing parallels to hospitality teams, they explore why churches rely on volunteers, not professionals, and how serving together in music and other arts is an act of friendship and worship—not performance.They consider how Christian ministry can be counter-cultural in a world that prizes individualism and professionalism. Instead of treating music as a product, the Shock Absorber team frames it as a way of serving others and participating in the shared life of the church.The second half dives into Soul Revival's intergenerational approach to Arts ministry, where tradition meets cultural context under the authority of God's word. They talk about how liturgical elements like the Book of Common Prayer provide a theological grounding that allows people of all ages to express their faith together in reverent, meaningful ways.Brayden shares insights from his role leading Arts at Soul Revival—how involving young people in roles like handing out communion or leading youth bands deepens cross-generational discipleship. They explore how a team-based ministry structure, built around relationships and scalability, allows every arts-related role (from music to tech to preaching) to be integrated and sustainable.Finally, they reflect on the freedom Soul Revival's strategy offers gatherings like Yarrawarrah, where the absence of a music team doesn't limit the ministry but creates visibility and missional engagement in a new way—offering a fresh model of what church can look like.00:00 What have you been listening to?04:18 From tapes to streaming: music access over time15:34 Why we don't pay musicians at church24:54 Intergenerational Arts ministry & liturgy44:25 Youth bands and bottom-up leadership52:48 Building and scaling team structures1:03:46 Music-less gatherings & redefining church viabilityDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:CONTACT US:Shock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auWebsite: https://www.shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: https://www.soulrevivalchurch.com/shopExplore more: https://linktr.ee/JesusChangesEverything

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MINI-SERIES: Tim, Joel and Stu use Berea as a way of investigating the strategy of in-house ministry training.This episode begins with the launch of Tim's book, The Child in God's Church, which explores theologically integrating children into the life of the church. Rather than seeing young people as a future project or a problem to solve, the discussion emphasises that they are already part of the church today. This shift in perspective shapes how discipleship and involvement of children and young people in the body of Christ take place.A key aspect of the discussion is Berea, Soul Revival's internal ministry training hub, which was designed as an affordable and flexible model to supplement further theological study, disciple people publicly, and foster a collaborative approach to ministry. Berea was where the idea of the Shock Absorber originated, and embraces a teaching model that de-emphasises the expert and allows both top-down and bottom-up contributions. It creates a space where younger people can actively shape ministry while also learning alongside their leaders. By prioritising relationships over rigid institutional structures, Berea ensures that Soul Revival's culture is passed through generations while remaining firmly rooted in biblical truths and traditional church expressions.The discussion explores the importance of the third place strategy and engaging in training content within the context of community. Ministry is not only about imparting knowledge but also about creating spaces where people can wrestle with and apply theological ideas together.This approach has shaped Soul Revival from its early days, where the permission to explore new ideas became foundational. Berea now functions as the Shock Absorber of the church, balancing tradition with innovation. Drawing inspiration from movements like L'Abri, the 1960s social revolutions at Berkeley, and the Jesus Movement, it fosters an environment where young people's desire and ability to enact change can be harnessed within a biblical framework.Through an emphasis on Christian conviction, character, and competency, Berea unites generations in an ongoing conversation about what it means to be faithful Christians in today's world and acts as a safeguard for the church's teaching. Rather than simply replacing thought leadership over time, this model sustains it—preserving the gospel while allowing each generation to engage with it in meaningful ways.00:00 Intro and Tim's recently launched book: The Child in God's Church14:29 A strategy of in-house ministry training27:40 Embracing third place community in training32:53 The designer of holistic church strategy43:01 Continuing thought leadership rather than replacing itDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEGet The Child in God's ChurchYouthworksKoorongThe Wandering BooksellerAmazonAppleThe Coming Revolution in Youth Ministry, by Mark Senter IIIBerkeley in the SixtiesCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

MINI-SERIES: Young People in the Church [PRACTICE]In this episode, Joel and Tim dive into the critical importance of practice in youth and children's ministry, exploring its role within Soul Revival's Theology-Strategy-Practice framework. They discuss how churches can be an essential pillar of stability for young people, providing relationships and networks that foster genuine community.They unpack the ways Christians have uncritically adopted industrialised models of faith formation and psycho-social development within church. They challenge the notion that children's faith is "incomplete" and argue that we're not waiting for kids to become Christians — they are fully part of the Kingdom and have a faith of their own.They also explore three of Soul Revival's key practices in youth and children's ministry as examples, youth leadership, leadership training and Kids Chill. These practices illustrate how fostering relational stability and a village-like community can help form faith more effectively. Ultimately, they emphasise that it takes a village not just to raise children, but to raise all of us, highlighting the need to reclaim community and relational stability within the church through Shock Absorber principles.00:00 Intro02:40 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Primary school concerts07:57 Institutionalised transition points created by schooling16:58 Faith formation has been uncritically mapped onto our industrialised society35:03 Breaking down some of Soul Revival youth and children's Practices58:30 Recapturing "It takes a village to raise a child"DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEIt Takes a Church to Raise a Parent, by Rachel TurnerCONTACT US:Shock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

MINI-SERIES: Young People in the Church [STRATEGY]In this episode of The Shock Absorber Podcast, Joel, Stu, and Tim explore the critical importance of strategy in youth and children's ministry as part of our Theology-Strategy-Practice framework. Strategy isn't optional—it's essential for creating meaningful, lasting ministry impact. Without it, churches risk creating transient, hollow experiences for young people, with disastrous consequences.After briefly reflecting on the movie Hidden Figures, the team delves into why having a clear strategy is often overlooked and why its absence can have a devastating effect on both young people's faith and the wider church community. A major issue is the transience often modeled to young people, which can destabilize their sense of commitment and support during transitional periods of life.The episode concludes with a discussion on how an intergenerational approach, including age-specific and family ministry, can bring stability. They explore how the Shock Absorber model of top-down and bottom-up ministry empowers young people to contribute to the church while drawing on the Biblical wisdom of older generations.00:00 Intro04:08 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Hidden Figures08:00 Strategy matters, it's not incidental18:47 No youth strategy can result in disastrous consequences27:22 Modelled transience is the problem32:48 Avoid a transient, hollowed out expression of church44:51 Age specific and family ministry belongs within church strategy51:19 Ministry that's top down and bottom up [The Shock Absorber]DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe Rest is History, America in '68The Trial of the Chicago 7Hidden FiguresSteve John video on youth pastorsCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

In this episode of the Shock Absorber, Stu, Tim, and Joel delve into the theology behind incorporating meals into all Soul Revival gatherings. They explore the practical and spiritual significance of sharing meals, grounded in the spiritual calling that we are called to be living sacrifices, expressing unity in Christ and serving one another. What begins with a discussion on the Hindenburg (05:23) turns into the question of whether the theology of meals is prescriptive or descriptive in Scripture (15:15). This leads to an examination of Paul's exhortation in Romans 12 to offer ourselves as living sacrifices and the role of meals in expressing that calling (21:45). This includes how sharing meals is not about satisfying hunger, rather about fostering unity and carrying each other's burdens (31:49). Finally, they close with a call to transform our thinking to be living sacrifices, prioritising serving others over being served at church (46:51).DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe Hidden Hindenburg: The Untold Story of the Tragedy, the Nazi Secrets, and the Quest to Rule the Skies, by Michael McCarthy V-1 flying bombV-2 rocketHindenburg DisasterThe Anxious Generation, by Jonathan HaidtPatch AdamsCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Stu and Joel are back to discuss where the Shock Absorber will be heading in the next few months (00:00).As the 2024 Presidential Race heats up (02:46), they take a look at the candidates embracing new media in the lead up to the vote. Then, Stu shares insights from his recent overseas trip, offering a fresh perspective on global issues (30:38).They shift gears to explore what's next for the Shock Absorber (33:37), including exciting plans for future episodes followed by a theological underpinning of Soul Revival's approach to church, drawing from Romans 12 to connect theology, strategy, and practice (35:12).DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODELex FridmanMusk Is Going All In to Elect TrumpThe Reputation of Roger AilesGround NewsThe Bill Simmons PodcastWTF Pod with Marc MaronJoe Rogan Experience #1330 with Bernie SandersJoe Rogan Experience #1999 with Robert F. KennedyHistory of podcastingMamamiaCall Her Daddy podcastCall Her Daddy with Kamala HarrisEric Weinstein on kayfabeWWE Battle of the Billionaires: Trump v Mr McMahonPaul Keating's best momentsRecollections Of A Bleeding Heart, by Don WatsonSeinfeld Trump on wind turbinesBreaking Points Matt Taibbi SubstackGlenn Greenwald SubstackBreaking out of the legacy media's death spiral, by Joel McMasterCenter Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, by Tim KellerCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

In this episode of the Shock Absorber, the guys dive into a range of topics that related to church planting given Joey (Ryde gathering) and Jai (Yarrawarrah and Cronulla gatherings) were on the episode.They start with a number of cultural artefacts—including a discussion on the new Extremely Large Telescope in Chile, a documentary on WWE's Mr. McMahon, and the biography of John Paton (01:04).The guys then focus on iterative church planting and its role in shaping long-term growth (19:28), then highlight the struggles church planters face, particularly when reaching out to diverse demographics and adapting to varying contexts (32:49).As the conversation progresses, they share thoughts on what lies ahead for the church plants they are responsible for in 2025 (43:23). They episode concludes with practical advice aimed at current and aspiring church planters, emphasising the importance of perseverance and flexibility (48:23).DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe ReplacementsThe Extremely Large TelescopeThe RingerAndre the Giant documentaryMr McMahon documentaryLogan Paul's Best WWE MomentsJohn G Paton: Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New HebridesEmpire podcastSilk Roads: A New History of the World, by Peter FrankopanCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

In this episode of the Shock Absorber podcast, Tim and Joel they explore key cultural and spiritual issues affecting the modern world. We begin by discussing how sub-cultures that used to be characterised by rebelliousness and aggressiveness are becoming less tribal (01:28). Next, inspired by Jonathan Haidt's post, they delve into the hypocrisy of tech CEOs changes how we are thinking about technology and smart phone use (06:53). Such use can turn into another form of addiction, which is counter-formative to a life in the Spirit (21:20). They also return to two books (Crisis of Confidence and Scandal of the Evangelical Mind) and one new book (The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind) to tackle hyper-individualised self-expression and its impact on community (35:14), followed by a discussion on how a lack of an agreed-upon evangel is stymying evangelical thought leadership (51:45). Finally, they close with the critical need for curiosity and conviction as Christians navigate the world (1:02:08)DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEAfter Babel: The Worst Argument That Social-Media Companies Use to Defend ThemselvesTristan Harris on the need to change the incentives of social media companies2021 Common Sense CensusCrisis of Confidence, by Carl TruemanRise & Triumph of the Modern Self, by Carl TruemanThe Hives' Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson in Studio QThe Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, by Carl TruemanCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

In the latest episode of the Shock Absorber podcast, Tim shares exciting news as he joins the Soul Revival staff full-time! He opens up about his new role and what he's most looking forward to as he embarks on this new chapter.Tim also reflects on his departure from Youthworks by discussing his "9 Points on the Future of Youth and Children's Ministry." He shares his insights on how the future of ministry is evolving to be more slow, pagan, and intergenerational. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging that child faith is real, holistic, and often ad-hoc. Finally, he highlights the church's role as a communal, essential, and participatory space for spiritual growth.00:00 Intro02:29 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Thrasher | My War12:25 Tim joins Soul Revival full time and what he's looking forward to24:50 Tim's 9 Points: The future is ad-hoc36:55 Tim's 9 Points: The church is participatory40:13 Tim's 9 Points: The future is slowDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEYouthworks House ConferenceThrasher | My WarThe Loop ft. Tony Hawk & Mat Hoffman (2001) | JackassThe Effective Ministry PodcastQuin's Chip Lunch episodeCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

In a shorter episode of the Shock Absorber podcast, Stu and Joel dive into a range of insightful questions about how Soul Revival approaches ministry. They explore the dynamics of different congregation sizes, discuss the language used to describe them, and the importance of targeting your base effectively before expanding. They also chat about Stu's 13 years of church planting experience, reflecting on the pitfalls they've encountered, including the challenges of balancing tradition with modern cultural adaptation. The conversation touches on the use of the Bible as a grounding reference point and the lessons learned from trying to launch multiple gatherings simultaneously. They also emphasise the value of iterative design, where setbacks are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures, and the difficulty in knowing when to persist or pivot.00:00 Intro00:58 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: U.S. National Conventions06:23 Sizes of congregations11:00 The pitfalls of church planting over the last 13 yearsDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe West WingCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Continuing our series Jai takes us through 1 Corinthians 9. Find out more about the work of Soul Revival Church on our website. If you want to hear more maybe check out our other podcasts: Chip Lunch and The Shock Absorber.

Fi drops into the Shock Absorber to continue the discussion with Joel and Tim on discipleship and growth. They talk about how there is something wrong if we aren't growing as Christians and that is healthy to have the expectation of continual growth. They also discuss that it is essential to be in community to grow because we are made for and need each other.00:00 - Intro and CULTURAL ARTEFACTS18:54 - There's something wrong if you're not growing29:37 - There must be an expectation of growth35:54 - How do you know if you are growing?47:34-  Commitment is key to growth59:42 - Being in community is required, not optionalDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEAlex Rider seriesAlex Rider on Amazon PrimeJohan CruyffPep GuardiolaRinus MichelsPositionismRelationismBayern's Loss is Germany's Game, by Katja HoyerDon Bradman's batting techniqueGermany revamp youth football with 2vs2, four goals, no keepers - and no counting scoreCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Maryjo introduces her HR leadership roles in business transformations and spin outs, discussing the importance for everyone in HR to focus on business acumen, digital delivery, and a business' duty of care. Summarising the leadership opportunities for HR as being a force multiplier and shock absorber, Maryjo shares why culture is a priority at Kyndryl. Describing the thoughtfulness in systems and behaviours, as well as practical processes and approaches to culture change, Maryjo encourages you that resources are out there, that you can take action! Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World  ​Do ​your ​people ​insights ​drive ​business ​impact? ​ This ​episode ​is ​sponsored ​by ​Visier, ​whose ​secure ​and ​extensible ​workforce ​data ​analytics ​platform ​and ​generative ​AI ​empower ​leaders ​to ​unlock ​data ​driven ​insights ​faster. Get ​more ​out ​of ​your ​HR ​tech ​stack; ​boost ​HR ​efficiency. ​Drive ​smarter, ​more ​impactful ​business ​decisions. ​Leading ​companies ​like ​eBay, ​Ford ​and ​Sanofi ​trust ​the ​Visier ​path. 

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When I'm travelling by bike on country lanes, I feel the bumps pretty well. These are transferred directly from the ground to the bike frame and ultimately to my body. At higher speeds, such as when riding downhill, you can feel such transmissions very well as bumps. This can really shake you up and, in the worst case, even cause you to fall. Vehicles designed for these uneven surfaces therefore have shock absorbers to cushion such impacts. However, impacts are not only physical, but also psychological. It is not simply possible to cushion them with a mechanism. You need a life foundation on which you stand and which then supports you. In the New Testament, Jesus addresses this and says that those who take his message seriously and live by it have such a protective mechanism that holds them up even in storms. I can confirm this from my own experience. I wish you an extraordinary day!

We had a late cancellation on a Chip Lunch guest but wanted to still bring you this episode of the Shock Absorber with our guest Jon Dunbier!-----------------------------------------------------------Jon Dunbier from Grace Anglican Church joins the podcast to discuss IGM and unintended consequences of a variety of church and cultural changes and the Frankenstein type church communities they often create.They again delve into creating Christian cultural goods whether that means teaching Christians to be resilient, making church exciting with those who are committed to be there or moving forward together under Christ instead romanticising about days gone by.They round up the episode with some quickfire practical advice thoughts around intergenerational ministry.00:00 Intro01:20 Soul Revival Church and Grace Church04:36 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Faith, Hope and Carnage13:06 Causes and prevention of ministry drop off points37:51 Unintended consequences of church, culture1:03:03 Frankenstein church communities1:19:44 Sin is sin1:31:37 Quickfire practical adviceDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEGrace Anglican ChurchFaith, Hope and Carnage, by Nick Cave and Sean O'HaganBit of a Blur, by Alex JamesRadio Birdman

Stu, Tim and Joel return to the Shock Absorber for 2024 to talk about Soul Revival's Vision Weekend. They discuss starting from the foundation that Jesus Changes Everything, that He is more interested in our salvation than we are and so we only need to partner with Him as He sanctifies us throughout the year.They further discuss how we can be prepared for God to grow us and what that means for Soul Revival's long term Double Up strategy. This includes setting goals to increase the church's discipleship and mission and then the resources required to make that happen.Joel and Stu wrap up the conversation with a discussion around bringing people along for the ride which means doing something that we should be doing, but doing something we love, because of Jesus.00:00 Intro and looking forward to 202414:21 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: All The Light We Cannot See19:28 Soul Revival's 2024 Vision32:03 Does doubling up just mean double the effort?45:50 Bringing people along for the ride49:00 To the ends of the Earth?DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODESurfebruaryAli AbdaalWheel of LifeAtomic HabitsAll The Light We Cannot SeeCONTACT USShock Absorber EmailShock Absorber WebsiteSoul Revival ShopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Tim and Joel get together to record the last Shock Absorber of 2023. Christmas is the inspiration, and so they discuss what a successful Christmas Eve children's service looks like and Soul Revival's recent carols event. This leads to a wider discussion on what appeals to outsiders and why making church as attractional as possible may not be the ideal approach. The finish up with a quick chat about their own family's Christmas traditions.00:00 Intro and CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Dark09:17 What makes a good children's service22:47 The pitfalls of making church attractional42:40 Light Up The World Christmas Carols53:50 Tim and Joel's Christmas traditionsDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEDarkThe Takeover Chip Lunch episodeThe Butterfly Club book seriesWhat is a MacGuffin?CONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

We've got horrible roads where I live, lots of bumps and potholes everywhere. Not surprising, I've had to replace the shock absorbers on my car more than one time. What does a shock absorber do? They dampen and absorb all those bumps in the road so that your car can travel as smoothly as possible. ... Read more The post [Video] How To Prevent Your TMS From Becoming A Shock Absorber appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Osteoarthritis isn't a typical target for startups but Moximed isn't developing a typical device. In this episode, CEO Anton Clifford will walk us through the biomedical process that led to the decision to build a shock absorber that can stabilized an injured knee. The route been long, winding and has led the team over some bumpy roads but Moximed is poised to deliver on its long-time promise. At the start,co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker chat with Associate Editor Sean Whooley about Boston Scientific's recent analyst day, with a tight focus on why Boston Scientific sees opportunity in China when other medical devices are withdrawing. Notes for this episode https://www.massdevice.com/boston-scientific-targets-next-level/ https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/china-exposure-medtronic-intuitive-henry-schein-align-envista-dentsply-sirona/ https://www.massdevice.com/zimvie-reports-difficult-macroenvironment-q4-miss/ https://www.massdevice.com/category/massdevice-podcast/ Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast player.

This week on the Shock Absorber, the guys chat about ensuring tunnel vision does not develop when it comes to discipleship and mission. They chat about two clear examples of discipleship and mission at Soul Revival Church and what that entails for the church and also individuals as it pursues it's 2030 goals.Quote of the episode: "Not everyone has to do evangelism, but everyone CAN do evangelism" - Stu00:00 Intro03:02 Ayrton's Senna tunnel vision07:17 Discipleship and mission21:54 Discipleship - Week Away34:34 Mission - Colours of Life51:44 Stu's Phd updateDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEAyrton SennaWyatt EarpWhite Fox BoutiqueThe Pastoral CycleCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here: https://linktr.ee/JesusChangesEverything

Stu and Tim return to continue their intellectual stoush around Stu's Phd work. It leads to a discussion around the impact of suburbia from the 1950s onwards and the loss of community due to the subsequent individualism and materialism.That also leads to questions about the church. Have Christians been lead to conflate the values of the gospel with the values of a middle class suburban identity? While the Bible affirms some aspects of culture but also critiques other aspects, what is the value of Christians living a counter-cultural lifestyle in a world that tells them not to?00:00 Intro01:14 Stu's trip to Collarenebri River Convention06:59 The intellectual stoush between Stu and Tim continues21:09 The impact of suburbia32:39 Suburban happiness is challenged by the gospel44:52 Is the Shock Absorber a new model of ministry or strategic?DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe Rest is History podcastThe Tree of Man, by Patrick WhiteBowling Alone, Robert PutnamRay OldenburgHey, Nietzsche! Leave Them Kids Alone!, by Craig SchuftanCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Stu, Tim and Joel continue to debate ideas around Stu's phD and the Four Views of Youth Ministry. Just like the book, Tim has his rebuttal ready and waiting for Stu's announcement last episode of leaning more towards the Strategic approach than before. Stu gets to respond, while also reflecting that it's too hard to get feisty when he agrees with someone as much as he does with Tim!The discussion though leads to questions about models of youth ministry and it's impacts. Mark Senter says that no one in the church listens to anybody in the congregation under 30. Should a church simply plant a new service location with a younger generation, or can the generations accommodate one another?Is the Shock Absorber a new model or just an extension of the Strategic approach? How does it affect church planting? The differences between para-church ministry v local church ministry and what changes in ministry when it is approached holistically.00:00 Intro03:06 Beyond the Wall: East Germany13:14 Different approaches affect the whole22:55 Tim's rebuttal to Stu29:53 Stu responds36:23 Local church matters48:33 Will the generations accommodate one another?53:35 The Shock Absorber: A new approach? Or an extension of the Strategic approach?1:00:45 Question from Aaron on the Strategic approach and the Anglican ChurchDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEBeyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990 by Katja HoyerFour Views of Youth Ministry and the ChurchAspire podcastCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to: https://linktr.ee/JesusChangesEverything

The guys continue the discussion on the Shock Absorber about the effect the pursuit of professionalism has had on churches. From the 1980s churches have felt the need to create an appealing 'product' to those who don't know Jesus. In some respects, that approach lead to churches competing against one another and caused an increase in transience, affecting discipleship and mission. Under God, Christians can be okay with not being fully accepted by the world, we are called to be counter-cultural.00:00 Intro01:09 Rogue Heroes06:00 How churches began competing with each other16:20 How transience became in built amongst churches26:51 Where did the impulse for professionalism come from?37:34 A counter-cultural response over a professional responseDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODERogue HeroesRule of Life podcastAntonio Gramsci's hegemonyCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

Of the 28 types of collagen, there are two that are vital to the health and function of your joints. Have you noticed your joints becoming stiffer and more painful as you get older? Do you have arthritis? This may well be related to your body's collagen production. After all, it's this substance that makes up 60 percent of the cartilage (aka “the shock absorber”) for your joints. The good news is that we can counter the depletion of collagen (and our cartilage) as we age. We probe the best type of exercise, diet, and supplements to keep your joints in prime condition on #VitalSigns with Brendon Fallon. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

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Ethan comes onto the Shock Absorber with Joel as a guest host. They talk about Slow Horses, dive deep into the impact Jesus has on friendships and church. They finish up with some quick fire reactions to one person's life advice...00:00 Intro00:48 Slow Horses is great TV05:50 Ethan's thoughts on friendship15:30 Different but we can be friends21:11 Jesus helps us skip to the friend part27:33 If we are friends at church, we will be friends everywhere else31:41 There is nothing stopping us being friends, Jesus died for us39:49 Flying, hotel bathrooms, religion, hanging out with those older than youDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODESlow HorsesThe Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart TurtonMere Christianity, by C.S. LewisDavid Perell's 28 Pieces of Life AdviceCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

The Shock Absorber is back as Joel, Stu and Tim chat about different things going on in the world, including the what impact ChatGPT and AI will have, Stu challenging the Soul Revival staff team on the church's value of being friends and Vans shoes.00:00 Intro01:00 ChatGPT and it's implications13:47 New technologies bring new ways of living27:05 Vans culture30:33 Why challenge the Soul Revival staff?38:37 Do we still want to be friends?50:49 What Vans teaches us about the intangiblesDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEChatGPTA brief history of VansPaul van DorenEncyclopaedia BritannicaMicrosoft EncartaWikipediaThe Count of Monte CristoRay KurzweilThis Is the Speed at Which We Are Approaching Singularity in AIFake Trump arrest photos: How to spot an AI-generated image1984, by George OrwellCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digital cushion can regenerate. Note that at 18:53, Sharon meant to say "retracted" and not protracted. Thank you to our sponsors!: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com

Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digital cushion can regenerate. Note that at 18:53, Sharon meant to say "retracted" and not protracted.  Thank you to our sponsors!: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com  Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com

Transcript:Hello, this is Pastor Don Willeman of Christ Redeemer Church. Welcome to The Kingdom Perspective.At times of civil unrest and deep cultural division, people tend to be on edge. They feel threatened and under attack. They assume a lot about their opponents and tend to attribute evil motives. Every little gesture, every little word, is scrutinized in the most negative light.Now, in such an environment, Christians are called not to return fire but to turn the other cheek. We are called to be “shock absorbers”. In the words of the New Testament book of James, we are to follow the “wisdom from above” which is “peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy…impartial and sincere” (James 3:16-17). However, if you've ever tried to do this, you will find that it feels like being a shock absorber. And here's the rub. To be a shock absorber means you have to absorb shock. You absorb the insults, bitterness, misunderstanding, anger, irrational rage, and the heat that others are feeling. This is painful! Outrageously painful! How in the world are we to find the strength to do this? Only one way.We look to Jesus. We are reminded that our Lord Christ came into this world to absorb all our sin. He took all the pressure and insults we could throw at Him. He absorbed the shock of our judgment and took it down to the grave.Knowing and living in the reality of this gives us, in principle, an unlimited ability to be shock absorbers in our world.Something to think about from The Kingdom Perspective.Matthew 5 (ESV)38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Before Mark Joseph founded his current marketing agency, Vouch Global, he experienced failure with another agency called Testify Digital. Their clients included brands like Universal, Wonderbra, Shock Absorber and Lenovo. He loved the projects they came up with, including the world's first award judged on social media for the Mobo Awards. They got to £1m in revenue and Mark ran the company for five years before he reached the point where he felt he had to walk away.  So, what went wrong? Listen to find out.  If you have any feedback, we'd love to hear it. What would make the show better? hello@secretleaders.com  Sponsor links: quickbooks.co.uk/secretleaders

As the inevitable economic downturn becomes more evident, the Fed will attempt to stop deflation. But what this economy needs is a good dose of it. Original Article: "Black Hole or Shock Absorber: How Does a Free-Market Economy Respond to Crises?" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. '

As the inevitable economic downturn becomes more evident, the Fed will attempt to stop deflation. But what this economy needs is a good dose of it. Original Article: "Black Hole or Shock Absorber: How Does a Free-Market Economy Respond to Crises?" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. '

With me today is Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-founder of Ladder, which has issued over $50BN in life insurance and raised over $100 million. Hear from him on: The Founding Journey Jamie's Recurring Nightmare as a Founder  Feeling Alone Even if you Aren't  Who is Your Cheerleader? Shock Absorber for the Company Mindset of Getting Better Everyday The Feedback Vacuum Choosing the Right Cofounder  Getting Your Teeth Kicked in Everyday Key Learnings Tough Decision on Your Shoulders - Layoffs Wisdom in What May Be Hard to Hear Managing Board as a Distributed Boss How to Get Feedback & Accountability as a Founder How the CEO Role Changes over Time The Difference between a CEO & a Founder Husband/Wife Co-founding Teams Maintaining the Culture Mark the Moment & Celebrate  Earned the Right to Work on the Next Challenge Joy from Work - Applying Talent & Creativity to Problem Solving The Scars from Failing and Getting it Wrong Always Asking if You Are Right for the Job Growing Talent Within Board Culture Find out more at KindredCapital.VC/FoundersUncut This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riz Hatton talks about what's new in the Spine and Orthopedic industry.

The Shock Absorber is back with a bonus episode on a Soul Revival institution - Week Away. What started as a holiday amongst Christian friends grew into slightly edgy, counter-cultural move against church being watered down to just one hour a week. 25 years on, Soul Revival Church's Week Away sees 250+ people go away to spend five days in God's word and with each other. Stu and Joel chat about memories of Week Away, it's meaning and why it's such a pivotal moment in Soul Revival's yearly calendar.01:53 Memories of Week Away04:52 Week Away 2022 and village life12:51 How do you get so many people to go away together?16:51 The beginnings of Week Away and it's influence28:41 Difference between Week Away as a church and as a youth community31:29 How Week Away fits within the Shock AbsorberWatch this episode on YouTubeDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEYouthworks Conference CentresCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Discord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here: https://linktr.ee/JesusChangesEverything

Joel gives a quick update on where the Shock Absorber is headed next.CONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Discord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here: https://linktr.ee/JesusChangesEverything

The Shock Absorber takes it's tour of history all the way up to the present as we continue to discuss evangelism. Some Christians are perplexed on how to evangelise among a culture that continues to look as if we disagree more than ever. After looking at culture wars, the battle of ideas and Donald Trump; Stu, Tim and Joel settle on one thing: Let's preach the gospel and have a conversation centred around faith based on Jesus, then we can all have different opinions and still gather together regardless.Apologies for the bad audio for Tim at the end of the podcast. We had a problem with a microphone lead!01:35 Cultural Artefact - George Floyd Protests10:05 Culture wars or a battle of ideas?26:30 Donald Trump: Christians for or against?46:06 Seeing things the way God does58:32 When we aren't afraid of dying, we aren't afraid of livingWatch this episode on YouTubeJUMP ON THE DISCORD CHAT ON FRIDAY 10 JUNE, 1.00 PM AEST: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEGeorge Floyd protestsWinston ChurchillRobert Baden-PowellRobert Baden-Powell statue: Scouts founder monument given 24-hour protection as temporary removal is delayedThe Sacred Canopy, by Peter BergerAlain TouraineThe 'teal bath' of independents heading to ParliamentDonald TrumpDonald Trump in Home Alone 2Ryan BurgeBebbington QuadrilateralWhy the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Ben Uniquely Stupid, by Jonathan HaidtMark SayersBreaking PointsThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, by Carl R. TruemanEpisode with Timothy Paul JonesThe Sermon on the Mount-----------------------------------------------------------CONTACT US:Shock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Discord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

The Shock Absorber welcomes Timothy Paul Jones onto the podcast! TPJ's presence inspires a wide-ranging discussion about the evangelical lines, the current state of evangelism, family ministry, apologetics and how it's often more about the morals rather than the miracles when discussing Jesus with non-believers.01:47 Meet TPJ and Cultural Artefact - Skillet11:38 The lines of evangelicalism and the current moment28:34 TPJ's Fundamentalist church experience and the difficulty of bundling34:43 The state of evangelism, challenging others and creating conversations50:55 Embracing difference + family ministry1:05:03 Navigating different cultural contexts while preachingWatch this episode on YouTubeYou can listen to the Apologetics Podcast hereDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODETimothy Paul JonesThe Apologetics PodcastThe Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySojourn Church - MidtownSkilletWage WarRose TattooCarl F. H. HenryOn Christian Doctrine: De Doctrina Christiana, by AugustineBackmaskingRoe v WadeResearch on evangelism by Barna:Almost Half of Practicing Christians Milennials Say Evangelism is WrongSharing Faith is Increasingly Optional to ChristiansIs Evangelism Going Out of Style?Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians SpeakingCharles TaylorJuneteenthCONTACT USEmail: joel@shockabsorber.com.auDiscord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEWebsite: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

Tim returns to the studio as the Shock Absorber discusses the 2010s and it's impact on evangelism. Following on from the three lines of Christian evangelicalism that emerged following the Scopes Trial in the 1920s, the 2010s saw the further splintering of both the fundamentalist and modernist/liberal strands. This leads to a discussion about how to hold on to the evangelical line, wrestling with what God wants us to do and testing new ideas against Scripture.01:15 Cultural Artefact - Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus11:24 The paths of Christian evangelicalism20:03 Progressive Christianity and bundling40:11 Wrestling for the evangelical line1:09:08 The Tea PartyWatch this episode on YouTubeDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEParty in the U.S.A., by Miley CyrusRoe v WadeScopes TrialAnglicans Bishops block marriage statement at SynodAlain TouraineDeconstructionJohn StottJ.I. PackerGun buy back programAustralian Christian LobbyNew AtheismRob BellBullhorn GuyN.T. WrightStephen Fry's "How Dare You"The Tea Party MovementCNBC's Rick Santelli's Chicago Tea Party

In our third episode of our Intergenerational MInistry mini-series Tim Beilharz and Kate Haggar have a follow up Q&A conversation with Stuart Crawshaw (Senior Pastor, Soul Revival Church) about his Shock Absorber presentation at last episode's Intergenerational Roundtable. Questions include: What's the difference between intergenerational ministry in a small or large church? What is the role of invested, non-parent, adults in an intergenerational church? How do meals help promote intergenerational engagement? Does intergenerational ministry work across cultures and in non-suburban areas? How do I start moving towards intergenerational ministry in a homogeneous church? You can hear more from Stuart Crawshaw and the shock absorber approach on The Shock Absorber podcast in audio or video on YouTube. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions and critiques to effectiveministrypod@youthworks.net.

We're still being affected by some of our hosts being stuck in COVID isolation, but we didn't want to leave you hanging! We're merging the Shock Absorber and the Chip Lunch podcasts for one time only! Join an intergenerational cast of Tim, Ethan and Hudson as they discuss evangelism and Generation Z. 04:18 Why the crossover?08:34 Chatting evangelism with Hudson23:40 Generation Z statistics53:04 Inviting a response1:02:14 Which generation is which?Watch this episode on YouTubeDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe Zebra Hotel in Masaka, UgandaChip Lunch with JabishAustralia's Generation Z StudyThe Religious Life of Gen ZCONTACT USEmail: joel@shockabsorber.com.auDiscord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEWebsite: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop

(Note: Recorded 1/19/22. Information that was correct and relevant at the time may be outdated.)   Susan H. Wootton, MD | McGovern Medical School Physicians Mom's Group Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282 Three Steps https://anewamericanwe.com/accelerating-a-paradigm-shift-towards-interbeing/ Your Local Epidemiologist Vaccine Education Center | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia   How is Covid affecting families, especially working moms in healthcare who can't do their jobs remotely?   In this anxiety-filled time, there's so much we cannot control. What we can do is connect to ourselves and connect to each other.   Rather than more Covid data which is readily available, we want to provide a different conversation today, steeped in hope and real social strategies for both work and home in terms of navigating it all.    Dr. Wooton focuses on the hope that we will get through this together, shares her own personal challenges, and highlights steps to make it through each long day, including personal experience in navigating everything from birthday parties to family reunions.    Doctor moms with kids under 5 and how stressful Covid has been to not be able to work from home/ all the pivoting it has required Strategies to stay sane and avoid burnout in the process: exercise, sleep, nutrition, asking for help Future outlook: historical knowledge and confidence that by definition, pandemics end at some point. Navigating invitations to gather with unvaccinated friends and family   As the Co-Chair of the Women Faculty Forum, she also shares helpful advocacy resources for moms in medicine.   Dr. Susan Wootton is a professor in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and member of the Center for Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.  She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a B.A. in Mathematics, the Medical College of Georgia and then completed her pediatric residency at the University of Virginia.  She served as an Epidemic Intelligence Officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after which time she completed her pediatric infectious disease fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital and post-doctoral fellowship in Vaccinology at the University of British Columbia's Vaccine Evaluation Center in Vancouver, B.C.  Since joining the McGovern Medical School in 2007,  Dr. Wootton has been involved in all levels of teaching, clinical care and has received multiple clinical research awards.  Her research focuses primarily on vaccine-preventable infections and vaccine delivery.  She serves on the Texas Pediatric Society Infectious Disease Committee, The Immunization Partnership's Scientific Advisory Committee, and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society's Vaccine Advocacy Committee.

Joel jumps on to let you know what's in store for 2022 and the latest season on the Shock Absorber!

Across the Christmas break we'll be bringing you content from the Shock Absorber Conference held on 30 October 2021. In the third session Planting Pastor at Soul Revival Church Jai rejoins Joel and Stu to discuss implementing the Shock Absorber principles in various contexts. The conference is capped off with a final Q&A section.

Volatility Views 377: The Great Volatility Shock Absorber  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT MIAX HOT SEAT:  DAVID LINCOLN, VIX CRUSH VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT TRADE WAR OPTIMISM BOOSTING MARKETS MOST OF THIS WEEK VOL MIXED TO END THE WEEK SPIKES: 12.9 - DOWN .8 FROM  LAST SHOW   VIX CASH: 12.3 - DOWN .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 91.5 -UP 2.5 PTS FROM LAST SHOW  VIX FUTURES CURVE: STILL IN CONTANGO SPIKES FUTURES: WE'LL HAVE THEM LISTED BY NEXT EPISODE HOT VOLATILITY TRADES  VIX OPTIONS VXX VOLATILITY VOICEMAIL QUESTION FROM ITZSLEEPY: Can you guys comment on VIX calls on Nov 20, 2019? How it would play with vxx happening in the volatility space with insurance companies moving from leaps into shorter-duration hedges for their vol exposure? QUESTION FROM VINCE: Why do you refer to $SVXY and $UVXY as “neutered”? Thanks for answering my question and for putting on this show every week. You're the best in the biz.  CRYSTAL BALL  WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK? MARK: 12.15 MEATBALL -11.6 DAVE - 13