Chip Lunch

In part two of our powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Scott, we explore how faith in Jesus shapes leadership, the realities of military life, lessons from parenthood, and what it means to have moral courage in the face of adversity. We also hear what it's like to fly helicopters on peacekeeping missions and in war zones from Bougainville and East Timor to Afghanistan and Iraq. Scott's sto...

In this heartfelt episode of Chip Lunch, we chat with Chloe about her journey through faith, love, and life’s unexpected turns. Chloe shares how she met her husband Jamie while running the church live stream, their growing friendship, and how it later grew into them eventually getting married in 2024. We hear what lead them Soul Revival Church — quite literally, after hearing the music from a near...

In this episode, Chloe shares candid reflections on her early life, school experiences, and journey of faith. We kick off with her hot chip preferences and her disinterest in high school maths. She then opens up about feeling left out at church during her younger years, but a mission trip to Vanuatu in Year 10 marks a turning point, deepening her faith and reshaping her outlook. Growing up in a Ch...

From a powerful experience at a Billy Graham crusade in the 70s to a challenging career in the construction industry where he strived to live out his faith, Craig shares his journey of navigating life's ups and downs. Discover how finding a local church community enriched his life and strengthened his Christian walk. Craig also opens up about a serious health scare that served as a wake-up call, l...

In this episode, we welcome Craig for a wide-ranging chat that kicks off with the evolving world of board games — from the rising popularity of titles like Splendor to the social connections that come from gaming with friends. We also dive into Craig’s story: from BMX biking in leafy Chatswood and growing up in a conservative Brethren church, to chasing a high-paced career in trading before discov...

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...

In this episode of Chip Lunch, Mary joins Brayden and Joel as they kick things off with a lighthearted chat about their favourite accents, before we hear about Mary's journey—both literal and spiritual. She recounts her move from Hong Kong to New Zealand and then to Australia, navigating cultural shifts, school life, and faith. She opens up about her Christian journey, from childhood church experi...

Michael returns after a short break to continue his story. We start with a reading from The Boy Biggles, much to Joel's excitement and then hear about family, leadership, becoming head of the FCC and much more...

We continue to hear how Jesus has worked in Jeremy's life. He sums up being a Christian nicely with the phrase "Just make it really obvious"

We sit down with Jeremy to chat about his unique journey through homeschooling, how it shaped his approach to learning, and his willingness to dive into all sorts of different experiences. From exploring new opportunities to stepping outside his comfort zone, Jeremy shares what drives his adventurous spirit. Most of all, we talk about his unwavering commitment to church, the role faith plays in hi...

It was a pleasure to have the head of the FCC, Michael, on the podcast to hear his amazing story on how God has worked in his life.

Chip Lunch is back for 2025! And why not start with a bit of a rambling episode from the OG3! Wanta Fanta?

In part two of Luka's story, we hear about Luka's experience of Covid, re-committing to church and making a decision at a school camp that exposed him for who he really was...

Luka returns to the podcast to step out from his mum's shadow and tell us his experience growing up in a Christian family, early church life and being a Christian in high school. Luka's shared his storyfor everyone, and that's why he's for the table...

In part two of Dave's story, he opens up about his career journey, his commitment to a life of ministry, and how God empowers us to give more than we ever thought possible.

Join Ethan and Joel as they sit down with Dave to explore how he channels his passion across different areas of life. Dave shares his experience of growing up as a new Christian in a family opposed to church, the lessons he learned through youth leadership, and the impact of early life choices on his faith journey. Most of all, he asks why would you ever go back after becoming a Christian.

Continuing a beloved Chip Lunch tradition, we sit down with school leaver and recent HSC graduate Ted. He shares his journey to faith, how he lives it out daily, and the inspiring story of starting a prayer group at his high school. Together, we reflect on what God has done in his life and what exciting plans may lie ahead.

Part two of Pam's podcast brings us more wisdom and thoughts about life after death..

We sit down an absolute amazing, faithful stalwart of Miranda Congregational Church - Pam. Sit back and enjoy...

We left Tom's last episode on a cliffhanger. SPOILER ALERT: We find out the answer in this episode! We also hear how God helped him pivot from a difficult situation.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom, for a great conversation. Nothing is off the table as he opens up about his journey—the struggles he's faced, the successes he's achieved, and how his faith has shaped his path. Join us as Tom reflects on what God has done in his life so far and what He has planned for his future.

The hint is in the episode title! Hudson wants you to know, it's time to commit.

Hudson really wanted to come back on the podcast - but for very good reason! A lot has changed for him over the last year, and we're here for it... Hudson's other episodes Adam's episode

Nikki breaks down some TV, including a wonderful episode of Highway to Heaven, bushfires, optimising life, doing things 150%, and what is true - God is in control and your plans aren't always his...