Talk for 12

Using our words to build up our brothers and sisters in Christ, is a huge privilege and is a foundational aspect of Christ-centred fellowship. In this second episode of our 2 part series on common phrases in Christian community, Lily and Nicki talk through the phrase "Praise God", when we say it, and what it tells us about our own hearts

How often do you reflect on the meaning of what you say? In this first episode of a 2 part series on common Christian phrases, Lily and Amanda talk through the phrase 'thoughts and prayers', and how the Bible teaches us to care for one another through grief.

Christian community is a place of comfort for the anxious and downhearted. But it doesn't always live up to expectation. In the second episode of this series Belinda shares with Gill helpful and practical ways to respond to anxious thoughts and feelings in ourselves and in others.

Is anxiety bad? Should Christians not have Anxiety? Clinical Psychologist, Belinda, helps us bust some 'myths' about what anxiety is, where anxiety belongs in the Christian life and the place of prayer and professional help.

Anna and Beth both work in situations that isolate them from a lot of adult contact beyond their own families. In this episode Mel invites them to share how God is challenging and teaching them as they serve him in their different contexts. Anna is a farmer, working alongside her husband, and Beth is a stay at home mum, home-schooling her five children.

Mel chats with Pauline and Lauren about owning a business, about tattoos and about core identity and how that plays out in what you do. Listen in to this third episode in our series on work as these women consider their identity as loved and esteemed children of God in very different work circumstances.

In this episode Katherine and Lis speak with Mel about what work and family have looked like at various stages of their lives. They reflect on how they have sought to be godly in the midst of the challenges of the workplace and in their desire to honour God as they have cared for their children. Mel asks them how they have been intentional in the decisions they have made and the priorities they ha...

Mel introduces us to Katherine to begin our four part series on ‘Work’. Katherine is considering what God’s word has to say about work. Listen in as she reminds us that we have been created for work and as she unfolds three themes that shape our priorities in this area of life.

Kelly, Marion and Mel discuss what they love about studying theology, why they think it's a good thing for every Christian woman to do, and how we can grow in our study of our good God and His word.

Kathy has been serving as a Bible Translator overseas for 20 years. How did she start this journey and why would she continue when there are lots of hard and uncomfortable aspects to her life? Listen into this episode as Monica has an open conversation with one of our long serving mission partners.

Life in a busy household is anything but boring! This week, Dani shares with us what God has taught her through the joys and struggles of living in a household of many.

Living in a household of one has many joys but also some struggles. Join Phoebe as she shares with Mel how God has grown her through her time as a single woman, as well as gives some advice on how we can love other sisters in Christ who are living in a household of one.

As we begin a new series on women interacting with Jesus, Tab introduces us to Priscilla. While we are only given glimpses into the life of Priscilla in the book of Acts, and a few other epistles, there is much we can learn from her about what it looks like to serve God where we are using the gifts that God has given us.

Chocolate, buns, egg cups and egg-hunts. What traditions will you foster this Easter? Rhianna and Robyn chat with Gill about the ways we celebrate the truths of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday that help us have an eternal mindset all year long. Resources in the show notes.

Did you make a reading goal for 2024? Looking for some inspiration for some long weekend reading? Sara, Jill and Gill have you covered with 3 very different books about faith, talking and praying. Listen in for reviews and recommendations to get your pages turning!

In 2 Timothy, Paul finds himself chained and in prison, awaiting execution. Join Jan as she wraps up our series on Confidence in God for our past, present and future by teaching us from the life of Paul about the great confidence we can have that our future is secure, held in Jesus, the one who is steadfast and firm even when our confidence may waver.

In episode two of our series on confidence in God for our past, present and future, Kristy asks us to consider what confidence in God looks like in our day-to-day lives. As well as teaching from the Bible, Kristy shares the story of Elisabeth Elliot, whose deep confidence in God in her daily life helped shape a pattern of trust, obedience and love in her actions that we can learn a lot from.

Kicking off our series on having confidence in God for our past, present and future, Kerryn teaches us from John 4 and reminds us that no matter what we may have done or who we may have been previously, we can confidently draw near to Jesus who has washed us clean and given us a new start. If you can, read John 4 before you listen to the podcast.

In the second part of our series, Suz, Madi and Jill share their stories of coming to know Jesus and reflect on what we can learn from other generations that will help us relate well in the body of Christ?

How much does your generation define you? In our final series for 2023 we bring together Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z. Join the conversation as Jill, Suz and Madi consider how important generational culture is for our relational and communication styles. 

To help us continue preparing well in the lead up to Christmas, join Fay and Rochelle as they talk about how Fay tries to intentionally share the love of Jesus with her non-Christian neighbours at this time of year. 

Christmas is fast approaching and as our thoughts turn to all the things we need to do to prepare for the festive season, join Mel as she shares how she shows love to her non-Christian family members at Christmas and how preparing well can help you to do the same.

To celebrate Talk for 12 turning 2, the team chats to five OEC women who have either listened or contributed to the podcast in its second year. Happy 2nd birthday Talk for 12!

In episode 3 of this series, we hear from Sarah who is preparing to go overseas to serve God. Sarah shares with Mel how she and her family have chosen to make decisions based on their theology and not just their feelings.

In this episode, Monica, a working mother of two children, shares with Mel how being a follower of Jesus affects her day to day decision-making. When she is needing to weigh up what to say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to in regards to work, school and church commitments, Monica shares the gospel-shaped question she asks of herself and her capacity to take on more.