Burleigh Church Podcast

It's easy to read the letters of Paul without really thinking about who Paul was, why he would be writing such a letter, or what the people he was writing to meant to him. So, in the introduction to our in-depth journey through the letter to the Ephesians, Malcolm shares Paul's story, with a focus on his relationship to the Ephesian church.

Easter Sunday - Andrew McInnes - 2026-04-05 by Burleigh Heads Church of Christ

On Good Friday, we remember Jesus' death on the cross. Why do we do this? Join Andrew as he unpacks just what Jesus was doing when he chose to deliberately lay down his life, not for friends, but for those who wanted to be his enemies.

The season of Easter doesn't just bring sorrow: it results in joy. Even more than sorrow, joy is thoroughly misunderstood. Join Matt as he works through what true joy is, and where it comes from as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

In preparing to understand the story of Easter, we need to understand the constrasts of sorrow and joy, which mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Join Andrew as he explores the theme of sorrow in Scripture, and how Jesus bore our sorrows.

At his commissioning, Andrew shares with Burleigh precisely how the Bible teaches us to understand church. What is the role of the pastor, what is the role of the congregation? How should we relate to God, one another, and to the world?

Speaking to the church in a moment of transition, Lynda brings a Biblical story of how God works with his people in times of major change.

When God commissions Joshua and directs him to lead Israel into the promised land, he gives Joshua four instructions. The principles behind these instructions still apply to God's people today. Join Steve Peach as he unpacks how these instructions apply to Burleigh Church of Christ today.

As Christians we are devoted to the Gospel. But what is the Gospel? Join A.J. as he explores what the gospel might be.

Recent billboards have promoted the claim, "The Bible says Jesus is not God." Why would anyone say that? And is it true? Join James as he takes us through the evidence that Jesus IS God, and why that matters, to everyone.

The Christian faith is not a passive pursuit, but rather the opposite. Jesus calls us to participate in the kingdom, to be part of the community of Christ, and to demonstrate commitment to that cause. Join Steve as he unpacks these themes in his final sermon as Burleigh senior pastor.

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him. The world tells us--well, a lot of things. We cannot escape being influenced, so the question is, who is influencing us? And so, who am I becoming? Join Steve as he explores the importance of spiritual practices, rhythms and habits in becoming a person like Jesus.

In Scripture we read about God calling people over and over again. It is a major theme of Scripture. But what is it like today? Does God still call us? And does he only call special people, or is his calling more widely experienced? If so, how does it work, and how do we know when we are called, and what do we do?

As Steve nears the end of this season of pastoring Burleigh Church of Christ, Steve reflects on what he has learned of the years, and lays out the core priorities for Burleigh and any other faithful church. This week he looks at the commitments found in Acts 2:42 which should be reflected here.

Join Steve as he unpacks the beautiful carol, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" The core question of this carol, born out of anxiety, is crucial for our world today. Are we listening to a common truth, or are we hearing our own desires reflected back to us, leading to isolation?

Continuing in our carols series, Steve looks at the once-controversial carol, O Holy Night. As a medidation of Jesus birth, this carol can lead us into a posture that allows us to properly relate to God and his creation. Listen in for all the details.

In this Christmas series, Steve is looking at a selection of carols, and how they celebrate and reveal the love and grace of God in the arrival of Jesus. In this first entry to the series, Steve unpacks the haunting, ancient carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

In a world of fake news and AI generated deception, what should we make of two thousand year old claims that a Middle Eastern sage rose from the dead? Does it even matter? Join Matthew as he unpacks why Jesus' resurrection can be trusted, and why it matters.

In the third chapter of his prophecy, Malachi addresses the difficult issue of sharing our resources with God. What is the holy way to do this? What should we bring to God, and what attitude should we bring it with? Join Ian as he wrestles with these issues in a very personal address.

The prophecy of Malachi reveals a faithful God speaking to a half-hearted people who are living in a cycle of disconnected religious ritual. Join Steve Peach as he unpacks how this potent prophecy is still relevant today.

Join Ian as he casts an eye over the potent book of Malachi. Malachi addressed a cynical, weary people, indulging in religious rituals without genuine faith, and called them back to God. What could he have to say to us? Perhaps a lot?

Paul ends his gospel with very personal exhortations expressing his vision for the church, not just in Rome but throughout the world. How does Burleigh fit into this?

Celebrating Burleigh's 50th anniversary with a look back, and a look forward with the second half (presentations) of the AGM.

Everyone in the church is on the same ride together. Like any family journey together, the ride can get rough if we don't care for one another. Join Steve as he unpacks Paul's wisdom on how we can avoid wrecking the ride (of our lives) for one another.

Join Jacob as he unpacks Paul's diverse directives on living in a messy world in Romans 13. What does God have to say about authority, government, and even loans?