The Link Church Podcast

Join Kristi Purdie-Smith as she shares a message titled Made for New Wine , exploring Luke 5:33–39 and 2 Corinthians 3:17–18. Through Jesus’ teaching that new wine cannot be poured into old wineskins, Kristi unpacks what it means to be open to the new things God wants to do in our lives. As God leads us into new seasons, He invites us to let go of old patterns and mindsets that may hold us back, a...

Join Dan Purdie-Smith as he finishes our RELATE series, reminding us that God has called us all to be people builders. Looking at Ephesians 2:19–22, Dan unpacks what it means to belong to the family of God, build one another up, and play our part in what God is building. Be encouraged to see the people around you differently and discover how God can use each of us to strengthen, encourage and buil...

Join Ian Fox as he shares in our RELATE series, exploring Family Relationships and the Family of Christ . Looking at the reality of family, from the families we are born into to the family we are welcomed into through Christ, Ian unpacks three key themes: Rooted, Redeemed and Reconciled . Be encouraged to see family as part of God’s design, discover what it means to be adopted into the family of G...

Join Ps Glenn for our very special Father’s Day ALL IN Service as we celebrate the dads and father figures in our lives and launch our brand-new series, RELATE . As we begin this new series exploring relationships, Ps Glenn looks at how we relate to God as our Heavenly Father and how this relationship shapes the way we relate to others. Be encouraged as we discover what it means to know God as our...

Join Ps Glenn as he shares the final message in our Why – The Why Behind the What series, exploring Why – Prayer . Looking at Leviticus 6:8–13, Matthew 6:6, Luke 11:1–4 and James 5:16, Ps Glenn unpacks the six P’s of the Lord’s Prayer: Praise, Priority, Provision, Pardon, Power and Praise . Be encouraged to make prayer your first response in every situation. When life happens, remember: “I don’t g...

Join Tony as he continues our series Why – Fellowship , exploring the why behind the what of fellowship and the importance of finding your people. In Part 2, Tony looks at friendship, community, discernment, and blessing others, encouraging us to move beyond simply being around people to being truly known by them. Discover how God has placed something in each of us that someone else needs, and be...

Join Tony as he shares in our series Why – Fellowship , exploring the why behind the what of fellowship and why we were never meant to do life alone. In Part 1, Tony looks at how fellowship starts vertically with God and flows horizontally into our families, reminding us that God doesn’t just want us to know about Him—He wants us to know Him. Be encouraged to discover how faith is strengthened thr...

Join Jasper as we continue our Why – The Resurrection series, exploring the deeper meaning behind the resurrection through John 11:1–44. Looking at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, Jasper reveals how this extraordinary miracle was a foreshadowing of what was still to come for Jesus Himself. John spends 42 verses leading us towards Lazarus being raised, yet only two verses describi...

Join Ps Clare as we continue our Why – The Why Behind the What series, exploring the why behind the what of Courage . Looking at Mark 8:22–26, Ps Clare unpacks the story of Jesus healing the blind man and what it teaches us about having the courage to trust Jesus, even when we don’t see the full picture. Sometimes our emotions and feelings can lead us to think one way or hold us back, but courage...

Join Ps Glenn as he shares in our series Why – The Word , taking a deep dive into the why behind the what of God's Word. Looking at Matthew 3:16–4:12, Ps Glenn explores how Jesus relied on the truth of Scripture to overcome temptation and reveals why God's Word is essential for every believer. Be encouraged and challenged to discover the power of declaring God's truth over your life as...

Join Dan as he shares in our series Why – Stewardship , exploring the deeper purpose behind how we steward all that God has entrusted to us. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, Dan unpacks the principles of capable stewardship, looking at the means, the motive, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Be challenged to see stewardship as more than simply managing resour...

Join Pastor Richie as he shares in our series Why – Salvation , exploring why salvation is at the very heart of the Christian faith. In this message, Pastor Richie unpacks God's Grace, God's Family, and God's Purpose, revealing that salvation is far more than simply the forgiveness of sins or the promise of heaven. Be encouraged to discover how God's rescue plan through Jesus resto...

Join Pastor Glenn as he shares in our series Why – Community , exploring God's design for us to do life together. In this message, Pastor Glenn unpacks the Theological Why , the Missional Why , and the Practical Why behind community, revealing why community is far more than simply gathering on a Sunday. Be encouraged to discover how community reflects the heart of God, strengthens our faith, a...

Join Ian as he shares in our series Why – Leadership , exploring the why behind Christian leadership. Through the lives of Esther and Jesus, Ian reminds us that leadership isn't about titles or positions—it's about influence, purpose, and faithfully living out God's calling wherever He has placed us. Be encouraged to discover that every believer has a sphere of influence and has been p...

Join Chris as he shares in our series Why – Worship , exploring the why behind the what of our worship. Looking at Psalm 100:1–5, Chris unpacks why worship is far more than singing songs—it's a response to who God is, His goodness, His faithfulness, and His unfailing love. Be encouraged to discover the heart of true worship and how living a lifestyle of praise draws us closer to God, strengthe...

Join Kristi as she shares in our series Why – The Church , exploring the why behind God's design for the Church. Looking at Matthew 16:15–18 and Matthew 28:19–20, Kristi unpacks why the Church is God's plan to share His message of hope and salvation with the world. Discover the importance of being planted in God's house, building His Church, and saying yes to the mission Jesus has entr...

Join Darren as he shares on the why behind the what of our faith , exploring how our beliefs are meant to shape the way we live every day. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:7 and Mark 2:1–12, Darren unpacks what it means to walk by faith and trust God beyond what we can see. Through the story of the paralysed man and his friends, we discover a faith that is active, persistent, and centred on Jesus. Be...

Join Ps Glenn as he launches our new series, Why? – The Why Behind the What . In this message, we explore the foundations of our Christian faith, looking beyond what we believe to discover why we believe it. Be encouraged as we unpack the purpose, truth, and significance behind the core beliefs that shape our lives and our relationship with God.

Join Flavia as she continues and brings the final message in our series through the book of Acts, The Great Commission , with a powerful focus on the Holy Spirit. 

Join Jasper Mowbray this Pentecost Sunday as he shares a powerful message on living with the boldness the Holy Spirit gives us each day. Through the story and significance of Pentecost, Jasper unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to live with courage, faith, and purpose in their everyday lives. Be inspired to step into your week with fresh confidence, knowing God’s Spirit goes with...

Join Ps Clare as she continues our series through the book of Acts, The Great Commission , with a powerful message titled Appointments From Heaven . Looking at Acts 8 and Acts 28, Ps Clare explores how God orchestrates divine moments and unexpected encounters to reach people with His love and truth. Be encouraged to recognise that God is still setting up heavenly appointments today—and He wants to...

The mission didn't end with Jesus — it began. In this opening message of our brand-new series, Ps Glenn takes us into the Book of Acts — where the Great Commission stopped being a command and became a movement. Building on our journey through missions, we now explore HOW the early church actually lived it out — not in theory, but in real time, through the fire of the Holy Spirit and the courag...

Join Ps Richie as he shares on the powerful theme Mission Is Right Where You Are . Looking at Paul’s missionary journeys and the call of Matthew 28:19–20, this message unpacks what it means to make disciples as we go about our everyday lives. Be encouraged to see that mission isn’t somewhere else—it’s right where God has placed you.

Join Alex as he shares on our new series Being on Mission , exploring what it truly means to live with purpose wherever we are. Hear his heart as he unpacks the call to be on mission and shares powerful insights from his time on mission trips. Be encouraged and challenged as his story brings to life how God can use ordinary moments to make an eternal impact.

Join Ps Glenn as he brings a powerful Resurrection Sunday message, From the What to the Why . We often know what happened at Easter—but this message unpacks the deeper why behind it all, revealing the heart of God and the purpose of the cross and resurrection. Discover a fresh perspective on Easter that will deepen your faith and help you see not just the event, but the meaning that changes everyt...