Podcasts about Soul Revival

Seth Kaplan's article on the After Babel Substack reads like a secular argument for why youth ministry matters.Joel and Tim trace the arc from 1950s street culture to the latchkey generation to the screen-based void that smartphones were custom-built to fill, and ask what the church uniquely offers in response. The answer, according to both secular sociology and Christian theology, is the same thing: thick, embedded, multi-generational communities where kids are known, challenged, given genuine responsibility and can't just opt out when conflict arises.Tim also pushes back on one of Kaplan's conclusions, and the pushback is worth hearing.00:00 Welcome, studio upgrades, the Soul Revival car door and half marathon training05:50 We Took Away the Phones. Now What? Seth Kaplan's After Babel article10:00 How we lost the street, from 1950s community to suburban isolation13:30 Overprotection, the latchkey generation and the void screens filled18:00 What kids actually lose when they stop playing outside22:00 Organised activities as a poor substitute for free play27:00 Board games, conflict resolution and what teachers are being asked to fix32:00 Scouts, third places and the church as embedded community36:00 The 30-year generational arc: Miranda campus now vs Kirrawee in the 90s43:00 The cognitive shift: from "my parents' church" to "my church"48:00 Sport vs church: what non-negotiables reveal about priorities54:00 Tim's pushback on Kaplan: why experiences AND instruction both matter1:00:00 Church attendance as covenant, not option. Plus Tim's takeawaySubscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Erin doesn't have all the answers. She's not a deep diver, not an academic, not someone who can study her way through the hard questions. What she has instead is a childlike trust in a God who she knows is real, who she knows is there, and who she knows has it — even when she doesn't understand.Part 2 of Erin's Chip Lunch conversation picks up where Part 1 left off. After years of drifting in and out of church, Erin and her husband Chris found their way to Soul Revival: first to Kirrawee with her brother Pete, then to the small and eclectic Cronulla gathering. They stayed because Chris said something that stuck: maybe God put them there because the church needed them as much as they needed the church.Erin talks about what it's actually like to commit to a small church — the challenges, the deep relationships it creates, and the unexpected gift of raising two boys in a community where the adults treat them like real people in an intergenerational community. She talks about her brother Pete's longtime friendship with Matt Redmond, an old 1860s church building her family spent years restoring in the country, a husband who grounds her, and a dog named after Frank Sinatra.And when we ask what she'd tell her younger Christian self: just trust. Be open with God. You don't have to have all the answers. It's not a cop out, that's faith.

Last episode was the intangibles. This is the tangibles.Joel, Stu and Tim open with the Met Gala, a $1 bill across Sarah Paulson's eyes, and whether millionaires protesting billionaires is tone deaf,  before tracing the thread from wealth inequality all the way to how the church should function as a genuine leveller. Then they get practical.What systems does Soul Revival actually use? How do you say no to a good idea without crushing the person who brought it? What is ministry slide and why does grace need to be structurally built into your teams? And what does teams not tasks actually mean, and why does it protect against utilitarianism in a way that pure efficiency thinking never can?Plus: why prayer nights in the 90s drew the biggest crowds, what happened when the bands Soul Revival raised started pulling people to pub gigs on Saturday nights, and Stu's memory of a meeting 25 years ago where they cancelled all the plans and just prayed — and why he still remembers it.Timestamps00:00 Welcome — excursions, the Met and peanut butter sandwiches on a school bus03:00 The Met Gala, Sarah Paulson and tone-deaf protest art07:00 Francis Schaeffer — how philosophy flows through artists into culture12:00 Wealth inequality, housing and the church as a leveller19:00 Galatians 3 — no longer Jew nor Greek, slave nor free24:00 Practical levelling — $7 meals, camp subsidies and families taking home leftovers29:00 Church systems — ChurchSuite, communication across generations and the pigeon budget35:00 How to say no to a good idea — the shock absorber in practice42:00 Prayer in the service — building a bridge to a new reality48:00 Teams not tasks — why friendship protects against utilitarianism57:00 God gives different personalities — honouring everyone in the team1:02:00 Ministry slide revisited and wrapping upDiscussed on this episodeFrancis Schaeffer — The Great Evangelical DisasterAndy Crouch — Culture MakingRobert Greene — The 48 Laws of PowerChurchSuite — churchsuite.comSubscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Are you tired of feeling stuck in cycles of shame, overthinking, or never quite getting it right?In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Whittle to talk about how shame, misplaced priorities, and hidden idols quietly take hold in our lives—and keep us from experiencing the freedom God has for us. She shares about her unexpected journey into ministry, how pain shaped her calling, and what it really looks like to put Jesus over everything.Whether you're battling shame, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or longing for a fresh start with God, this episode will remind you that it's never too late to come back and experience soul-deep renewal.Meet Lisa WhittleLisa is an author, Bible teacher, podcast host, and ministry leader who has written nearly ten books and studies focused on helping women follow Jesus with integrity and depth. She also leads Ministry Strong, where she equips leaders to serve God faithfully for the long haul. Lisa is passionate about helping women break free from shame, live with purpose, and keep Jesus at the center of their lives.In This Episode, You'll LearnHow God often uses pain and hardship to reveal your calling and purposeThe subtle ways idols and “over behaviors” (like overthinking, overworking, or overindulging) take over your lifeWhy shame keeps so many women stuck—and how to break free from itWhat it practically looks like to put Jesus first and experience real soul revivalHow This Episode Will Encourage YouThis episode will help you take an honest look at what's been holding you back and remind you that freedom is possible. You'll be encouraged to release shame, realign your priorities, and come back to God just as you are—knowing He meets you there with grace, healing, and hope.https://wecollide.net/books/collide/Connect with Lisa: lisawhittle.comFollow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Is efficiency a godly value? And if the Good Shepherd leaves 99 sheep to find the one, what does that say about how we should be running our churches?The guys open with King Charles's surprisingly funny speech to the U.S. Congress, a masterclass in soft power, humour and resetting an agenda without throwing a punch, before getting into the real conversation: how do you manage a church well without accidentally turning it into a business?Stu unpacks Soul Revival's approach to project management — organised messiness, ministry slide, double-up meetings and why grace has to be baked into the structure from the start. Tim brings in Andy Crouch's cultural postures and Marshall McLuhan's medium-is-the-message warning about what happens when corporate metaphors quietly reshape how you think about ministry.Timestamps00:00 Welcome — fake arrogance, King Charles and the Churchill bath story08:30 Soft power, constitutional monarchy and why Charles reset the agenda without throwing a punch17:30 Church project management — theology, strategy and practice21:00 The African church vs the Sydney church — context shapes everything25:00 Metrics, growth and the danger of deterministic ministry thinking31:00 Andy Crouch, Marshall McLuhan and why corporate metaphors aren't value-neutral37:00 Organised messiness — Stu's philosophy of church management43:00 The Good Shepherd, the 99% and why efficiency isn't a godly value47:00 Isaac Gordon's late arrival and what it taught Soul Revival about grace54:00 Ministry slide — a practical framework for holding people and mission togetherDiscussed on this episode:King Charles III addresses US CongressAndy Crouch - Culture MakingMarshall McLuhan - The Medium is the MessageColin Marshall and Tony Payne - Trellis and VineSubscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to Joel at joel@shockabsorber.com.au

In his first year as principal at Shire Christian School, David was diagnosed with leukemia. He had a three-year-old son, a daughter in primary school, a wife in her 30s, and a faith he'd spent years building on paper. None of that made the hospital bed easier.Part 2 of David's Chip Lunch conversation picks up where Part 1 left off — and it goes somewhere unexpected. Before the leukemia, there's the story of how David met his wife through a devotion on the early church martyr Polycarp, helped start Soul Revival out of a cockroach-infested garage, and was part of the "house band" in Belvedere Blues — a jazz-flavoured R&B band playing to thousands of teenagers in the grunge era.Then comes the diagnosis. David talks honestly about what it's like when a theoretical theology of suffering meets the reality of your own mortality — the loss of control, the anger, the questions, and the slow, hard work of trusting a sovereign God who he believes ordained every step, including the hard ones. His brother Peter was a bone marrow match. The transplant worked. He's still here.Now in his fifth year as Principal for the second time, what he calls being the fifth and eighth principal of the same school, David reflects on 34 years at Shire Christian School, what it means to lead an institution you love, and the one thing he'd tell his younger Christian self: it's about the people. When it's not about the people, it's still about the people.

Part 1 of David Stonestreet's story sees us learn how he grew up Catholic, attended mass every Sunday, and knew the Bible had always been there, he just hadn't really read it. Then in Year 11, he and a friend started flipping through the New Testament over landline phone calls from Gosford to the North Shore, pointing each other to verses they were finding for the first time. What they were stumbling into, David now knows, was the Holy Spirit at work.In Part 1 of his Chip Lunch conversation, David — musician, music teacher, and early Soul Revival adjacent — takes Joel and Brayden through his faith journey. From a charismatic Catholic youth group to a pseudo-Christian cult that nearly swallowed him whole, to sitting alone in his bedroom in Gosford and finally understanding what it meant to be born again without losing himself, David's story is rich, honest, and full of unexpected turns.Along the way there's a Central Coast childhood of dam swims, dragster bikes, and neighbourhood cricket; four Catholic schools; a detour through electrical engineering before music teaching won out; and a serious reckoning with what it actually costs to walk away from a strong cultural and family faith to follow Jesus somewhere new.David also breaks down the difference between playing what's written and playing around the chords, and why that distinction matters.

Every Christian parent has felt the tension. Do you send your kids to a Christian school? They're plugged into kids church right? The faith formation is happening right? But is it? And whose job is it really?Joel, Stu and Tim are joined by David Stonestreet — Principal of Shire Christian School and Soul Revival member number 009, to work through the history of Christian schooling in Australia, what sets a covenantal Christian school apart, why church attendance in the Sutherland Shire has dropped from 11% to around 1% in a generation, and why the school-church-home partnership is more urgent now than it's ever been.They also end up somewhere unexpected: a conversation about transcendence, immanence, why young people are flocking to ancient liturgical churches, and what the seeker-sensitive movement got wrong about a generation that hates its own life.Timestamps00:00 Welcoming Dave and some old Soul Revival stories06:30 Francis Schaeffer, L'Abri and why Christianity doesn't require intellectual suicide13:30 What sets a Christian school apart, David unpacks the covenantal model20:30 Tim's school choice story, pro and con lists, a billboard and vanilla Christianity28:30 The offload problem: why sending kids to Christian school isn't enough34:00 Church decline in the Sutherland Shire: the statistics that should concern every church leader44:00 Schools and churches working together: the partnership model54:00 Has state school become more hostile to Christianity?1:07:30 Transcendence and immanence: why young people are flocking to ancient churchesDiscussed on this episodeShire Christian SchoolAbraham Kuyper's sphere of sovereigntyFrancis Schaeffer and L'AbriFrancis Schaeffer's The Great Evangelical DisasterNCLS Research: How Religious Are Australians?NCLS Research: What draws newcomers to church?Kendra Creasy Dean's Practicing PassionJoin the Shock Absorber Network: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Church: soulrevivalchurch.comSubscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to Joel at joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Kim has spent over 30 years quietly serving at Miranda Congregational Church: organising, caring, showing up. She's the kind of person who makes things run without needing the credit. And on this episode of Chip Lunch, she finally gets to sit in the chair and tell her story.It's a story shaped by a hardworking dad who didn't believe in sleeping in, a mum who dragged the family to church late every Sunday rather than not go at all, and a faith that was tested, confirmed, and quietly held through all of it.Kim grew up in Sylvania: moving bricks on school holidays, peeling potatoes for the deep freezer, and navigating life as a twin who always seemed to attract the kids nobody else made time for. She came to faith through confirmation classes, answering yes to a question that had stumped her for years. She found her people in a youth group of older Christians who drove her home, prayed for her HSC, and gave her a safe place when home felt complicated.From there, Kim took a job she didn't fully understand, got thrown into Beach Mission completely unprepared, and kept saying yes to things long before she felt readyJoel and Brayden also get Kim's perspective on the combination of MCC and Soul Revival, what it means after 30 years to gain a bigger Christian family, and why she thinks the best thing about it is simply more people to love and be loved by.

Most churches have spent the last sixty years trying to lower the cultural barriers to Christianity. Clean car parks. Professional music. Seeker-sensitive services. The logic made sense at the time. But has making church more like the world actually worked and is it still the right strategy?Joel and Stu work through the tension between institutional and organic church structures, unpack the history of the attractional church model from Donald McGavran to Willow Creek, and explain why Soul Revival has deliberately gone the other direction — building a countercultural, intergenerational Yellow Submarine that goes beneath the surface of daily life.They also answer two great listener questions from Julie about Bonhoeffer's friendship circles: whether they include non-Christians, and how kids and youth factor into church numbers.Timestamps00:00 Sharks gear, Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley and tribal fan culture05:30 The AGM and the juxtaposition of formal polity in a time of crisis08:30 Organic vs institutional structures: what's the difference and why it matters15:00 The attractional church model — McGavran, Willow Creek and the homogeneous unit principle22:00 The Yellow Submarine: Soul Revival's countercultural intergenerational alternative29:00 How Soul Revival's governance actually works43:30 Listener questions from Julie: Bonhoeffer's friendship circles and non-Christians51:30 At what stage do kids and youth count in your numbers?54:00 The Blitz, the fuel crisis and the Christian response to economic pressureDiscussed on this episodeStu Crawshaw - The Yellow SubmarineSkip Bell — What is Wrong with the Homogeneous Unit Principle?Karina Koremsky — The Fallacy of the Homogeneous Unit PrincipleBill Hybels — Becoming a Contagious ChristianMark Senter — The Four Views of Youth MinistryKendra Creasy Dean — Practicing PassionDonald McGavran — homogeneous unit principle overviewJump in at shockabsorber.com.au — and send your thoughts to joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Our souls long for less of us and more of God. For less of this broken world and more of Jesus' abundant life. For revival. Lisa Whittle shares from her book, "Come Back to God: Letting Go of What's Keeping You from Soul Revival." Originally aired March 4, 2026 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Joel, Stu and Tim are relaunching the Shock Absorber Network, and this episode explains what it is, why it matters and how you can be part of it.Ministry was never meant to be done alone. But for a lot of church leaders, that's exactly what it feels like, isolated in your local context, carrying the weight of cultural change without anyone to process it with.Stu traces the thinking all the way back to his first PhD at UNSW, where he was studying Christian youth ministry as a social movement using new social movement theory. That research, and thirty-plus years of doing exactly this kind of relational networking through Soul Revival, is the foundation of what the Shock Absorber Network is trying to build. Not an institution, not a franchise, not a brand. A relational, non-competitive, theologically grounded space where ministry leaders can pray together, share ideas and learn from each other across churches and denominations.Tim unpacks Archie Poulos' research on why networking is actually essential to long-term ministry health, not a nice-to-have when you've got spare time, but a genuine factor in whether you and your ministry survive and flourish over the long haul. The alternative, as Archie points out, is that isolation tips into competition, and competition is the opposite of what Jesus prays for in John 17.Practically, it starts simply: a new website at shockabsorber.com.au, a mailing list, and a Zoom prayer meeting once a term. No money, no compulsion, no franchise. Just friends in ministry, gathered around Jesus.Timestamps01:45 Relaunching the Shock Absorber Network — what it is and where the idea came from05:20 Memories of the Treehouse — what church networking has looked like at Soul Revival09:30 Archie Poulos on why networking is essential to ministry health17:45 Are movements dangerous? New social movement theory explained28:00 The biblical foundation — loving your neighbour, John 15 and Matthew 2236:00 What the network looks like practically — website, Zoom prayer meetings and how to joinDiscussed on this episodeThe High-Level Skill of Ministry Networking and Collaboration, by Mikey LynchWe need to get better at networking - Archie Poulos on The Pastors' HeartNew Social Movement TheoryCollective IdentityCollective Identity and Social MovementsJump in at shockabsorber.com.au — and send your thoughts to joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Our souls long for less of us and more of God. For less of this broken world and more of Jesus' abundant life. For revival. Lisa Whittle shares from her book, "Come Back to God: Letting Go of What's Keeping You from Soul Revival." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

The conversation with Michael Greaves continues....Part two dives into what 19 years of youth ministry has taught Greaves about what actually matters on a Friday night. Spoiler: it's not the program. It's not whether the game works or the band sounds good. It's the friendship, based on Jesus.From feathers still turning up in church couches two months after a Home Alone 4D movie night, to the Halloween night where zero kids showed up until later, to teenagers spontaneously grabbing drums and keyboards mid youth group, this is youth ministry.Greaves shares something that cuts through a lot of ministry pressure: everything on a Friday night, other than sharing the gospel, is negotiable. The point was never perfection. The point is being there, being friends, and pointing people to Jesus.There's also a fun conversation about the energy recent convert teenagers bring, the rowdy year nine atheist who wants to debate God, the kids with zero filter and zero expectations, and why that chaos is actually one of the greatest gifts to a ministry.Greaves, we love you.

The final colour. The yellow bead. Heaven.We begin with Soul Revival's vision week, where Stu outlines Soul Revival Church's vision for 2026: a church that proudly calls itself "boring" because all it's doing is putting into practice a textbook written 2,000 years ago about a bloke called Jesus. The vision: Jesus Changes Everything. And the mission? Share the truth and love of Jesus with everyone, everywhere.Cicadas live underground for seven years, surviving in darkness, sucking sap from tree roots. Then one day they dig up, emerge into blinding light, crawl up a tree, shed their chrysalis, grow wings, and fly. And they wee. Out of pure joy.That's what becoming a Christian is like. You don't have to keep stumbling in the dark of your own sin. Jesus is the light who shows the way back to God.But here's Stu's challenge: don't go back in the hole. Sin is sweet for a season. It's enticing, but it doesn't last.Stu gets honest about why people leave the church—better friendships outside than inside, taking church for granted, or the world being too attractive. The yellow bead is our hope of eternal life. Revelation 21 paints the picture: no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. God dwelling with His people forever. A new heaven and new earth where the glory of God is the light.It's not about what we do but who we're with. Jesus. Because of Him, God adopts us as His children. We belong to a new family. Eternal life is secured forever by the Holy Spirit.Stu closes with the simplest question: How are you with your friendship with Jesus? If you've been wondering whether you still want to hang out with Him, Jesus' response is, "I never left you. I'm always here. And I love you."Scripture: Revelation 21Speaker: Stu Crawshaw Series: Colours of Life

Recorded five days after the Bondi terrorist attack, Tim reflects on the strange providence of preaching about peace the morning before the attack.His sermon from Philippians 4 explored why we struggle to find peace in a world online world where research shows rising depression, anxiety, and suicidality across all generations. But the biblical vision of peace (shalom) is both gift and obedience: the Spirit gives us peace, and the Spirit empowers us to pursue peace. Prayer, that act of relationship, trust, and faith is what guards our hearts and minds. Not the outcome, but the praying.Joel and Tim then dive into a fascinating cultural analysis: "Why Didn't Your Grandparents Deconstruct?" which argues that church hurt, moral failure, bad theology, and unanswered questions have always so why is deconstruction so prevalent among millennials?The answer is postmodernism's cultural programming. Previous generations lived in a hegemonic meta-narrative. Even when they experienced church pain, there was nowhere else to go. But millennials came of age in the '90s when postmodernism went mainstream. The new cultural catechism taught: truth is socially constructed, institutions are corrupt, every story masks a power play (especially religion), and authenticity comes through deconstruction. If something feels constraining, the answer isn't reform—it's exit. Walk away or burn it down.As Christmas approaches, Tim and Joel discuss Soul Revival's four yearly high points: Christmas, Easter, Week Away, and Planning Days. They unpack why gathering on Christmas Day matters, the strategy behind the Kids Christmas Eve service, and why telling the Christmas story every year matters for forming young disciples.The episode ends on the question of traditions: which ones do we hold, which do we discard, and why does the gospel tradition at Christmas still matter in a world that tells us all traditions deserve deconstruction?Timestamps:00:00 - Intro, Bondi attack and Tim's sermon on peace15:51 - Deconstruction: The answer isn't reform, it's exit31:06 - The traditions we hold and the traditions we discardDiscussed on this episode:Tim's sermon on God, Why Can't I Find Peace?On Bondi Beach, by Louise PerryWhy Didn't Your Grandparents Deconstruct?, by Paul AnleitnerAbout the Shock Absorber:A podcast for church leaders and ministry pioneers who want to do church differently. Hosted by Stu Crawshaw, Tim Beilharz, and Joel McMaster from Soul Revival Church.Connect with us at joel@shockabsorber.comSoul Revival Church meet across the Sutherland Shire & in Ryde: soulrevivalchurch.com

Brad takes us through his life journey from teaching himself to program at age seven, to studying aerospace engineering, transitioning into cybersecurity, and eventually helping plant Soul Revival church. Following his accident Brad consistently points back to God's work, saying "but God and only God" has carried him through. We discuss the physics and aftermath of the accident, detailed rehabilitation processes for brain injury, learning compensating strategies for cognitive challenges, turning visual navigation into verbal storytelling, the balance between acknowledging hard work and giving God glory, marriage to Suzanne and raising two remarkable children, the philosophy of "raising adults, not children," career pivots and trusting God's timing, and what he would tell his younger Christian self.Content Warning: This episode discusses traumatic injury, brain injury, and medical recovery.Brain Injury AustraliaBeyond BlueLifeline: 13 11 14

In this Joel-free episode (don't worry, he's just away), Tim, Stu, and Ethan dive deep into what makes Soul Revival's approach to church distinctive—and why it matters.The conversation starts with preaching in hostile environments (including the story of Stu getting hit with an orange at a school), then moves into a fascinating discussion about why church kitchens are vanishing across America. A recent Christianity Today article reveals that newly built churches are scrapping full kitchens in favor of "co-working spaces" and other community-facing facilities. But Soul Revival has doubled down on meals as central to church life.Stu explains how Soul Revival's meal practice didn't come from American church growth models but from Aboriginal Christian communities in Brewarrina, NSW, where church naturally extended into shared meals. This wasn't a missional strategy, it was friendship. The episode explores how this connects to pre-industrial church culture, fellowship teas, and why modern churches separated discipleship from mission.The joy and frivolity section is pure gold: from the legendary Black Stump pool table incident to Soul Revival's recent viral moment welcoming strangers at Sydney Airport. Ethan shares what happened when an influencer captured their spontaneous celebration of arriving passengers. The hosts unpack why this kind of joyful, confident Christian witness works, not as an incarnational strategy to earn the right to be heard, but as an authentic expression of who they are.Throughout, the conversation wrestles with hegemony, the grunge movement, the Black Panthers, why Pentecostals are surprised at Soul Revival, and what it means to bring "the action" back into the church instead of exporting it to pubs and events.

God, why don't you make yourself more clear? If you're real, where's the evidence? Why don't we see the same miracles as in pre-Jesus times? Why can't I hear what you want me to do with my life?Tim Beilharz kicks off Soul Revival's "God, Why?" series by tackling divine clarity and hiddenness. But first, three ground rules: God is a person, not a concept. Discipleship is about faith, not Bible trivia. And faith formation is intentionally inefficient—we live in a world of instant answers, but God doesn't work like ChatGPT.Tim explores what God has already done: the heavens declare his glory, the scriptures tell his story, and Jesus is the exact representation of God's being. But then he challenges faulty assumptions. Do signs make believers? The feeding of the 5,000 proves otherwise—thousands saw the miracle and walked away. Does God have a specific plan for every decision? No—God's plan is simpler: love God, love others, grow in the fruits of the Spirit.Is God really hidden? Tim flips it: God is not hiding—we're distracted. We're chasing promotions, scrolling screens, seeking to be known rather than seeking him. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.  God wants to know you more than you want to know him. He's not far—we're just caught up in smaller things.The challenge? Study the world. Read the scriptures. Consider Jesus. Live by the Spirit. Ask, search, knock.

Are our churches unintentionally approving exclusivity?Stu, Tim and Joel dive deep into the research behind Stu's PhD on the Shock Absorber, youth ministry and generative intergenerational ministry—and why most churches experience cultural lag that makes them irrelevant.Motivated to understand why young people leave the church, Stu shares why he started (and restarted) his PhD, using what he has learned from 20 years in youth ministry and 13 years planting Soul Revival.The conversation explores the meditative benefits of writing and walking, the imposter syndrome Stu feels in academia, and the "clown suit" metaphor—how Christians became irrelevant trying to be cool instead of just being confident in Jesus. They discuss Blue Ocean Strategy and why Soul Revival looks to be a pioneer in ministry instead of competing for the same young people.Stu explains how the PhD work has moved from "moderate intergenerational ministry" to "generative intergenerational ministry" by combining Kendra Creasy Dean's and Erik Erikson's work. This reveals the gap in youth ministry literature and highlights how the homogeneous unit principle creates a gravitational pull toward exclusivity.The Shock Absorber model flips the script: young people can experiment on how to be a Christian in new cultural contexts, while adults provide theological grounding and wisdom. It's about having both segregated youth spaces AND accessible intergenerational spaces—the fifth way of doing ministry.As Tim notes towards the end: this only works because we're co-adopted by the same Saviour, which makes humility between the generations possible.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: the meditative benefits of writing and walking12:50 - The motivating factors behind Stu's PhD31:49 - Soul Revival helped people be confident and Christian1:00:37 - Generative intergenerational model1:25:50 - Tim's TakeawayDiscussed on this episode:Guy Goma: The Wrong GuyJenn's Interview - The IT CrowdMoving beyond the shock absorber: The place of youth ministry—past, present and future, by Stu CrawshawThe Child in God's Church, by Tim BeilharzGlenn Maxwell produces one of the greatest ODI knocks of all-timeHigh Agency, by George MackKenda Creasy DeanErik EriksonThe Generative Church, by Corey SeibelSoul Revival Late Night at Sydney Airport

We chat with Jairus just days after he finishes his HSC. Apart from discussing the post-exam haze and the pressure surrounding university admissions, they discuss Jairus' faith journey, his baptism and the role of faith in overcoming challenges.Jairus shares how his faith has been tested by his grandmother's illness and how running and a supportive community helped him through difficult times. The conversation also delves into the impact of COVID lockdowns on teenagers, particularly the challenges of isolation and identity formation and the importance of his faith-based community and the unique relationships he has formed at Soul Revival.

Joel and Tim explore Soul Revival Church's 2025 Planning Day — and how the church can prepare for God to grow them, being ready if He chooses to do that.They begin by talking about writing, storytelling, and collective memory — how churches pass down faith through shared stories that shape who they are. Tim reflects on his recent work about how intergenerational communities strengthen faith by remembering together.The conversation then turns to independent media and creativity, drawing lessons from writers like Ryan Holiday and Jonathan Wilson. Joel and Tim reflect on how Christians can balance curiosity with focus — doing a few things well, recognising that God made people finite so they can't chase every idea.At the heart of the episode is Soul Revival's collaborative Planning Day, where the whole church community — not just leaders — comes together to reflect, celebrate, and plan for the year ahead. It's a unique approach that embodies their belief in the church as a family, where every generation contributes.Finally, they look forward to the 2025 Planning Day and the church's 2030 Double Up Vision, discussing what it means to grow deeply in discipleship and mission, not just in numbers. The episode closes with a reminder to keep telling the stories of God's faithfulness — because those stories shape who the church is and who it will become.

MINI-SERIES: World — Mission Is for EveryoneMission doesn't just belong to a few — it's everyone's call.Joel, Tim, and Jai continue the service team mini-series on World, unpacking why God's plan has always been for His salvation to reach all nations and how that shapes the life of the church today.They trace the theology of mission through Matthew 28, Psalm 67, and Isaiah 49, showing how Israel was blessed to be a blessing, and how Jesus' death and resurrection brings salvation that explodes out to the whole world. Mission isn't an optional extra for “professionals” overseas — it's the daily call of every believer. If you've got good news, you want to share it.They explore how Soul Revival approaches mission: intergenerational ministry that naturally creates missional opportunities, long-term partnerships with CMS and Indigenous leaders in North West NSW, and supporting global mission through financial and prayer support. They discuss how prayer unites us across cultures and continents, reminding us that God is the one who grows His kingdom and graciously includes us in His work.Along the way they reflect on evangelism as simply sharing what you love, the challenge of awkwardness when talking about faith, and how kindness, gentleness, and genuine relationships open doors to gospel witness.

MINI-SERIES: Welcoming — Don't Expect Them to KnowWelcoming doesn't just happen on accident.----------------Joel, Tim, and Jai continue our mini-series on Welcoming, unpacking why we can't assume newcomers will automatically understand the culture of our church. First impressions give people dignity, remove the unknowns, and either open the door to belonging or make someone turn away. That's why intentional welcoming matters.They trace the theology behind hospitality—drawing on Hebrews 13, Romans 12, and 1 Peter—and wrestle with the difference between a polite greeting and a genuine welcome that leads to belonging. Are we hosts who take ownership of our community, or guests who hope someone else will do the work of welcoming? The way we answer that question shapes discipleship and the life of the body.Practically, they explore Soul Revival's approach: Come – Stay – Grow, meals that move people past small talk, “New-ish” conversations with the Senior Pastor, intergenerational ministry, and the importance of follow-up that builds trust rather than treating people like data points. Small, consistent practices—recognisable faces, invitations to dinner or community groups, and thoughtful training—compound over time to pull newcomers into long-term belonging.

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Alison continues her story with Joel and Brayden, sharing ten years as missionaries in Austria. From landing in minus 18-degree weather with two young kids to memorable language learning mishaps (like asking for a "home snake test"), she reflects on the challenges and joys of cross-cultural ministry. Alison shares how simple relationships - like Wednesday afternoon coffee visits - became seeds of gospel growth, watching local leaders rise up to lead the church they helped establish. Returning to Australia brought unexpected struggles as their third-culture kids wrestled with identity and belonging. Through pastoral ministry years to finding their place at Soul Revival, Alison's story encourages trusting God's timing through every season and embracing the unexpected journey He has planned.

Send us a textTwo extraordinary women turn devastating loss into a spiritual revolution through the Soul Revival Community. Lindsay's journey began when her husband passed in 2020, catapulting her spiritual development "on steroids" and eventually leading her to channel messages that became a bestselling book. Autumn's path unfolded after her best friend's passing in 2018, when she began receiving profound communications from beyond, awakening her gifts as a psychic medium and Reiki master.Their conversation reveals how trauma becomes "rocket fuel for ascension" – cracking us open to possibilities beyond our physical reality. Through their work with Akashic Records, they access what Rachel calls "your soul book" – the complete history of your soul across all incarnations – allowing them to help clients heal patterns from past lives and connect with future versions of themselves.The name "Soul Revival" perfectly captures their mission: representing the duality of grief and transformation coexisting. As Lindsay beautifully explains, it embodies "the sunrise and sunset at the same time," acknowledging that while we may sunset connections in physical form, we simultaneously discover deeper spiritual connections. Their complementary energies – Lindsay's grounding presence balanced with Autumn's elevating vibrations – create a uniquely nurturing environment for healing.Most powerfully, they challenge society's rigid expectations around grief. From inadequate workplace bereavement policies to the stigma surrounding discussions of suicide, they advocate breaking free from the boxes that limit authentic healing. Their community welcomes people at all stages of spiritual development, providing tools like meditation and journaling to navigate the complex terrain of loss and awakening.Ready to transform your grief into purpose or explore the spiritual dimensions of your existence? Join the Soul Revival Community where you'll discover that love never dies – it simply shifts form. Support the showWe hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group The Road To Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual Awakening 101 Guide

What if the unraveling we see in the institutional church isn't a problem to fix — but a sacred invitation to a new way of being? In this deeply honest and hopeful episode, host Beth Estock is joined by three extraordinary women — Elaine Heath, Angie Wolle, and Rebecca Przybylski — for a soulful conversation about the shifting landscape of Christian leadership and the emergence of the Divine Feminine in this time of disintegration, grief, and profound transformation.

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 19God has revealed Himself through both creation and Scripture—pointing us toward Him and showing us exactly how to know Him. When we truly see and hear His revelation, our only right response is worship, trust, and a life lived for His glory.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on May 11, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Get ready to crank up the good vibes on All The Waves! This month, we're talking to two local legends who know how to get a crowd moving. First up: Ricky Windhorst, aka “Big Easy Rick.” A Louisiana Music Hall of Famer (thanks to his days with the J.J. Muggler Band) and the frontman of festival favorite Four Unplugged, Ricky's been rocking the Northshore with high-energy classic rock and funk for years. He recently dropped his first solo album, Lucky Dog — seven original songs packed with that unmistakable New Orleans flavor. Ricky shares why the St. Tammany music scene hits different and his favorite spots to catch a live show. Then, meet Fadra White, one half of the powerhouse sister duo leading Soul Revival. With 20+ years of high-energy performances across Southeast Louisiana, Soul Revival's fanbase — their loyal "Soulmates" — and a 2024 Musical Artist of the Year award prove they know how to throw a serious party. Fadra (yes, sister to co-host Zondra!) talks about their musical roots, a career that once took them to Carnegie Hall, and the real story behind their most unforgettable moment onstage. Their motto? “We turn their party into our party.”

Send us a textIn this episode of Better Brave, I am joined by Kristin, an Equine Gestalt Practitioner and the founder of Wildfire Soul Revival LLC. Kristin shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship, discussing how she found her path by following the nudges that led her to start her own business. With a deep passion for helping others heal from trauma, she talks about the mindset shifts and inner strength required to take the leap into entrepreneurship.Kristin opens up about how she navigated the challenges of building a business, trusting her intuition, and knowing which opportunities were the right fit for her. She also dives into the importance of recognizing those moments of alignment in both personal and professional life.In this episode, you'll learn:How Kristin transitioned into entrepreneurship and built Wildfire Soul Revival.The mindset shifts that helped her take the leap into starting her own business.How to recognize and trust the nudges that lead you to the right opportunities.If you've ever wondered about the mindset behind entrepreneurship, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Kristin built a business that aligns with her soul and purpose.Connect with Kristin & Wildfire Soul Revival:Website: http://www.wildfiresoulrevival.comFacebookEmail: kristin@wildfiresoulrevival.comIf you're looking for inspiration on how to trust your entrepreneurial instincts and follow the path that feels right for you, don't miss this conversation with Kristin!

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

Your eyes do not deceive you and neither will your ears, I'm back for my annual Mayors Fest Special!   This is a really special event, so I am joined by honourable guests and good friends Doddy White and Brett Hall for a chat and I let them choose the music, which is from all the bands playing that I can squeeze in such as:   Massive Wagons, The Virginmarys, Hollowstar, The Karma Effect, Takeaway Thieves, White Tygër, The Soul Revival, The Hot One Two, Not Now Norman, Blanco Negra, Waking The Angels, Doomsday Outlaw ,Alabama Crow, Rat Salad, Autumn Killers, Seize The Void and Lynus.   And! I managed to bring you a couple of exciting new releases from Matted and Kim Jennett's awesome new single can be heard here before it's released on 28th March!   I'm excited about this show, hope you enjoy it!   Tracklist: Massive Wagons - Ratio Massive Wagons - Night Skies Rat Salad - Preggo Alabama Crow - Open For Business Doomsday Outlaw - If This Is the End Takeaway Thieves - 13 Feathers  The VirginMarys - Just A Ride Hollowstar - Feel the Burn The Soul Revival - Won't Bring Me Down The Karma Effect - Testify  White Tiger - Almost Home The Hot One Two - Tue Me Down Not Now Norman - Go Hard Or Go Home Waking The Angels - Gypsy Queen Blanco Negra - You Don't Love Me Seize The Void - Pedal To the Metal Autumn Killers - Waves Linus - Shadows Matted - Material Kim Jennett - Dead To Me

Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

durée : 02:00:42 - Live à Fip - FIP vous fait vivre la 46e édition des Rencontres Trans Musicales de Rennes et invite en session live la chanteuse d'Oulan-Bator, le quintet d'Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville et le duo electro hip-hop du producteur lyonnais et du rappeur de Grenoble.

In this enlightening conversation, Lindsay Stanton shares her personal journey through grief and loss, detailing how she founded The Soul Revival to help others navigate their own grief. She discusses the importance of connection, self-care, and the tools she developed to transform her grief into a source of strength. The conversation also explores the signs from loved ones on the other side, the role of vibrations in spirituality, and how to maintain bonds with those we've lost while living our lives fully. Lindsay emphasizes the significance of positive energy and offers practical advice for those seeking to connect with their loved ones in the spiritual realm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/news-worthy0/support

The good brothers are back in the booth for BGW 183! We will be joined by @DARTrueGod from @DARSportsMedia as we discuss his new album “Soul Revival 6”, AEW Full Gear predictions, Bronson Reed is Bloodline official, Speedball free agency, UFC 309, Tyson vs Paul, & much more!BGWX- bgwpodInsta- bgwpodScotlandX- PoeticScotlandInsta- scotland_underwoodNoloX- RaleOfTheLeafInsta- RaleoftheleafChazX- My_man_zoInsta- chaz_zo_b_D MacX- DMacTardyInsta- dmactardy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackguywrestlingpod/support

INTERVIEW WITH CCM RECORDING ARTIST JUSTING WHITE. The Monty Man welcomes CCM Recording Artist Justin White and discuss various topics related to music, the music industry, and personal experiences. They touch on the challenges and changes in the music industry, the struggle to get music out there, and the importance of connecting with the audience. The hosts touch on the importance of supporting independent artists and the impact of sharing and streaming their music. They also discuss the trend of love songs in worship music and the need for songs that point directly to God. Justin will be the featured artist at this year's Recovery In The Park in Albany, Oregon.Songs include Soul Revival and Restart.

Make sure you are covered every day. We must put and take the armor of God daily. Now, let us continue to pray for the minds of the men in Jesus' Name. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/support

Lead Vocalist Gabrielle A. Johnston currently with her own band "Soul Revival " talks about her life in music. More here: https://www.facebook.com/share/EpbU94jFJ8dXqdfm/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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You may remember the famous words, “Houston, we have a problem,” shared by the astronaut crew of Apollo 13 to the ground team at NASA. In a similar way, the Apostle John wrote a letter to warn the church of Ephesus of some serious problems he identified (see Revelation 2). Concluding her four-part series on Seeking Revival, Lisa explores what the modern-day church can learn from this passage and how our situation mirrors Ephesus in many ways. Listen in to discover one key thing we've lost as a church, as well as the three non-negotiables we need in order to experience personal revival. Don't miss one minute of this good news! Links I Want God Take the Quiz: What Do You Want? Connect with Lisa Website Lisa Whittle - Instagram Lisa Whittle - Facebook Jesus Over Everything - Instagram

Hall of Songs has chronicled the history of popular Western music since 1951, and after nearly three years, has arrived at 2010. It's a year of "indie" breakthroughs from artists such as Beach House and the Black Keys, and of mainstream smashes from those such as Katy Perry and Rihanna.Settle in and listen as we give you our top-12 songs of the year. Note: No voting until the next Veterans' Committee episode, which we hope to drop before 2024. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

As we head toward the end of Hall of Songs' voting timeline, we see if big names like Lady Gaga, Adele, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus and Drake have what it takes to put a song into the pantheon. Plus, we induct a new member into our 0-Votes Club (thanks, listeners).Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

Welcome to 2009. We're nearing the end of the main Hall of Songs canon, but don't fret, because here we have 12 songs that we think are potential Greatest of All Time nominees. It's a year when indie takes center stage thanks to artists like Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Japandroids, Drake, and Grizzly Bear, among many others. Listen to find out which indie songs made our top-12, and which big pop stars found themselves back in the Hall of Songs conversation.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

Yes, that's right: KINGS OF LEON is up for Hall of Songs induction. Did one of the greatest bands ever make our pantheon of popular music? More than 120 songs are now part of the Hall, so listen now to find out the results of our latest election. Remember, voters: It's your fault.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

It's a huge ballot this time out, with 28 songs vying to be part of the pantheon of music, the Hall of Songs. Did we get any inductees? Did the total get past 120?Listen now as Tim and Chris go over a host of 2000s songs up for induction, including big hits by Beyonce, Flo-Rida, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Gnarls Barkley, plus indelible confections by Fountains of Wayne, Sufjan Stevens and Silversun Pickups, among many other tunes.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067