Church Talks Podcast

Nick Bothe is six months into the Gold Coast and one of the most fired-up young voices you'll hear. In Episode 09 of Church Talks he sits down with Pedro for a raw, honest conversation about the calling he received at 14, the night God told him "I'm proud of you" before he'd done a thing in ministry, and the two-year journey of forgiveness that led him to reconcile with the f...

In this episode of ChurchTalks , Pedro sits down with Stewart Perry , an Anglican minister who has served on the Gold Coast for over a decade. Stuart shares about his journey growing up in the Anglican Church, learning the deep lesson that ministry ultimately belongs to God, not us. The conversation moves through leadership, humility, the beauty and challenges of traditional church life, and the q...

In this audio-only episode of ChurchTalks , Pedro speaks with Kyle Self from World Changers Church about redemption, discipleship, truth, love, and the real needs of the Gold Coast. Kyle shares his story of being radically saved out of a life of gangs, drugs, and violence, and reflects on what it means to build a church that engages, equips, and empowers people for real change. It’s a conversation...

In this episode of ChurchTalks , Pedro sits down with Isaac Lenton from Sanctuary Church for a deeply honest conversation about faith. Isaac shares what he’s learned from ministry, everyday work, and life among people who aren’t impressed by Christian labels - only by lives that genuinely reflect Jesus. Together, they talk about integrity, stillness, unity, and why the Church’s witness is stronges...

In this episode, Pedro sits down with Ben Radnidge (Our Community) for an honest conversation about the difference between talking about the Christian life and actually living it. Ben shares openly about the temptation to settle for language instead of obedience - how we can “amen” powerful ideas yet never learn to walk them out in real life. From his UFC analogy to his reflections on formation, u...

In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Michael Hands, Lead Minister of Newlife Church on the Gold Coast, for a conversation about hunger, holiness, and the hope of a unified Church. Michael shares how his own journey with God has led him to rediscover what truly matters - not performance or platform, but presence. Together they talk about revival, repentance, and why unity won’t come...

In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Mike and Liz Webber, pastors of Church GC, for an honest, joy-filled conversation about building people, trusting God, and leading from rest. Mike and Liz share how their years in ministry have reshaped their definition of growth. It’s not about building big churches but about building big people. True disciples grounded in the Word, steadfast i...

In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Steve Gray , longtime pastor at Burleigh Heads Church of Christ and Griffith University chaplain. Steve shares his journey from chasing the rockstar life overseas to finding himself on his knees before God, and how that encounter reshaped his calling. Together, they explore the heartbeat of his ministry... becoming and participating and the conv...

In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Lachlan Jones, pastor of The Gathering in Tweed Heads. Lachlan opens up about his unlikely journey from carpenter to pastor, the defining moments that reshaped his ministry, and how God led him to rediscover intimacy over idolatry. Together, they explore the pain and beauty of friendships in ministry, the challenge and hope of church unity on th...