Northern Community's Podcast

When people invest their time and energy into the place they call home, it not only grows your sense of ownership in the outcome, it also helps you connect better with others in the home. The same goes for your spiritual home. A message by David Toscano

"A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for" J Shedd. How can we best prepare ourselves to launch out into the world from the safety of our home? A message by David Toscano

Traditions, celebrations and the rhythms of life in homes and faith communities can include or exclude people from feeling welcome. Today Samantha explores what it means to welcome others through the traditions and celebrations of life.

Have you found your place to call your own – your home? Have you found your place in your tribe – your family, found or biological. What does it mean to have, to know, to experience a sense of place?  Today we explore what it means to have a place where you feel at home.

We all need to feel safe, to be safe. Today, Alethea explores what it means to have a spiritual home where you can feel safe.

Having a growing home and community involves change. But as long as like attracts like, we seem to be more willing to grow. Pursuing the same can have us be more like porridge when we really should be like a good stew or even fruit salad. The same goes for finding a spiritual home. A message by David Toscano

There is a saying that "Blood is thicker than water". But is that true? Today we explore the significance of Found Families and invite you to consider Northern becoming your Found Spiritual Family. A message by David Toscano

If you have ever felt unwelcome, you know how tough that is. But what does it mean to help someone to feel welcome in your home or space? At Northern, we want to be known as a place where you feel welcome. A message by David T.

When was the last time you groaned? Perhaps when you looked at the news, or when your body no longer moved in the way it once did. Because you don't groan alone, may you discover that you can actually groan with hope. A message by David Toscano

There are times in life when we think "Everything is going great!" only to find the reality is very different. Today, Alethea invites us to look at the parable of the lost son.

Losing something special can put us into a spin. But the joy of finding that which was lost is worthy of celebration. Just ask Jesus... A message by David Toscano

Get your creative juices flowing and join in the fun as we explore the first of three Lost Parables by Jesus. A Message by Alethea Ashby.

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus - in the first century and for us today? To watch the Rob Bell video, please follow one of the following links: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nooma008 or https://youtu.be/kM3qHBAekhg

What moves you? Is it the storyline of a great book or movie? Perhaps it is the concern for injustice in our world. Or perhaps it is the alarm to get you up and ready for the day. But are you moved by God and your love for Jesus? Today, David looks at one person, who as a follower of Jesus was moved to action.

If you could create a community from scratch - what would it include and how would it look? Today we explore a little of the first Christian Community and the opportunities it presents us today. A message by David Toscano

For most of us, we can trace back specific events that have changed the course of our lives. For some, it is a single event, while for others there can be multiple events. Becoming a follower of Jesus changes lives. A message by David Toscano

Fear can hold us back from seeing us reach our full potential. Today we look at the amazing work of the Holy Spirit at work to help overcome fear and see people become all that God wants them to be. Oh and if you want to see the longest straight road in Australia, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viy04iItE-I&t=764s

There are times when we can question what we should do. Whether it be because there are too many options, or too few. Today David explores the clarifying call that Jesus gives to all those who follow Him.

There are times when looking at the teaching of Jesus, we get so caught up in the detail that we can miss the obvious. A message by David Toscano

When was the last time you had someone over for a meal? Do you remember what you ate, the conversations had as you talked? Who we eat with say a lot about us, who we associate with and what we are and are not comfortable with. If others were to find out who you last had a meal with, would it raise eyebrows? It did for Jesus. A message by David Toscano

Join us as we explore Matthew 8:5-13, looking at the faith of a Roman centurion as he engages with Jesus. A message by David Toscano.

What does it mean to follow Jesus and make disciples? Is this something just for those who serve in cross-cultural contexts, or do we each share a responsibility? And if we do, how do we make disciples? Today we hear from Sam as she reflects on what it means to follow Jesus and make disciples.

Have you ever seen a cover-up? Perhaps you have been encouraged to participate in covering something up. Today we will look at the reasons behind a cover-up and the costs when a cover-up takes place. Today David Toscano explores the cover-up of Easter.

Today we hear from Mary (Samantha) and her experience around the events of Easter and how this shaped her life.

Think Jesus is amazing? You are not alone. Even in Jesus day, many of those who heard Jesus speak thought he was amazing. But treating Jesus as a guru or wise person may not be enough when times of testing come. A message by David Toscano