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PART 2 of Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness' conversation with author, presenter, actress and activist Ajay Rochester. On this episode, Ajay talks about some of her weight loss journey, and how that led to her following her dreams of becoming a successful author. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Timestamps: Hosted by Rev Ness and Rev Jon. Get in touch at hello@...

Rev Ness and Pastor Jonty are joined by author, activist, actress, presenter and TV personality Ajay Rochester. Ajay tells her incredible story about being taken from her birth mother as a newborn, raised in an abusive household, and growing up to find her birth mother in the most unlikely of circumstances. Get "Confessions of a Reformed Dieter" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Confessions-Ref...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness unpack their feelings around revenge and forgiveness with some help from Paul's letter to the Romans and The Last of Us Part II. Ness tells us about a word she received from God that will be shaping her approach to 2024, and Jonty and Ness give us their thoughts on the new Sofia Coppola film, Priscilla. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness take us through their new discipleship model for Uniting Heart & Soul, and talk everything discipleship. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro clip 0:39 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:08 - Theme song 1:23 - Welcome 3:10 - Following Jesus and discipleship models 6:23 - Peace that surpasses all understanding 10...

Pastor Jonty is joined on the podcast by Will Small from the Spiritual Misfits Podcast for our first ever collaboration podcast! It isn't Filthy Hope, and it isn't Spiritual Misfits - it's Filthy Misfits. Jonty and Will talk to each other about their respective ministries and creative projects, the philosophies behind the two podcasts, and then get into a fascinating discussion about the ethereal...

Pastor Jonty Cornford and Rev Vanessa Williams-Henke discuss how they like to rest, what's important for them to feel rested, and the warning signs that you might be burning yourself out. Join our Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Feedback form: https://mj30u87wke5.typeform.com/to/IAhJ1ghd Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:14 - Th...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness reflect back on the year that was 2023. Wellness HQ: https://www.unitingheartandsoul.org/wellness-hq The Blue Rose Film Blog: https://bluerosefilmreview.blogspot.com/ Uniting Heart & Soul Worship on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0v8X2wnadu6btT189TjhUj?si=0Q6isj-NTuiy_88mqLOHuw Evolve at Turramurra Uniting Church: https://www.turramurrauniting.org.au/evolve/...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness reflect on the birth of Christ as we approach Christmas. Jonty chats to Meredith Percy from Samaritan's Purse about how we can get involved in the work of the Kingdom in 2024. Samaritan's Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:11 - Theme song 1:26 - Welcome 4:06 - Christmas hope, Kingdom work 11:58 - Advent refl...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness are joined in the studio by the incredible Rev Bill Crews, founder of The Bill Crews Foundation and The Exodus Foundation. Hosted by Rev Ness and Rev Jon. Get in touch at hello@unitingheartandsoul.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness are joined in the studio by Rev Greer Hudson to chat about all things authenticity and being true to the fullness of who God has made us all to be. PoD information: https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/resources/period-of-discernment-information/ Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:00 - Theme song 1:15 - Welcome 5:52 - Preach Fest, Period of Discernment...

Pastor Jonty and Rev Ness discuss one of life's biggest questions - what happens to us when we die? What does heaven look like? What does hell look like? Do they even exist? Does God send people to hell to suffer for all of eternity? For many people the answers that they have been given for these questions have been the reasons why they have left the faith or rejected the idea that there is a God...

On this week's episode of Filthy Hope pastor Jonty and Rev Ness discuss how to make sure that December doesn't end up being an endless nightmare of consumerism, late night shopping and unwanted familial tension. Also, Jonty is still quite sick and is struggling with these episode descriptions. What else should I put in here to help our SEO? Christmas? JB Hi-Fi? Something to do with the imminent Bl...

Jonty and Rev Ness are joined by returning guest Rev James Aaron. James tells the story of his journey towards competing in bodybuilding competitions, and how he learnt to become present in his own body. RetreatYourself: https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/calendar/retreat-yourself-2024/ Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revaaron/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZD...

Jonty and Rev Ness unpack the notoriously confusing and confronting book of Job. Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Acknowledgement of Country 0:59 - Theme song 1:14 - Welcome 2:14 - The reality and problem of suffering 7:47 - Recap of the book of Job 14:30 - A story about being present in others' suffering 18:16 - Why does God allow suffering? 19:23 - The fear of death or dying 21:08 - No but serio...

Ness and Jonty re-experience the passion narrative through the lens of Ness' recent experience travelling through Jerusalem. Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:15 - Theme song 1:29 - Welcome 5:30 - The history of Jerusalem 7:00 - Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40) 10:27 - Jesus at the Temple (Luke 19:45-47) 19:17 - The Last Supper (Luke 22:7-23) 24:29 - Jesus gets arrested (Luk...

Rev Ness tells Jonty just a few of the stories from her recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Facebook Community Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Acknowledgement of Country 1:17 - Theme song 1:33 - Welcome 2:50 - Contextualising Israel 9:53 - Rev Ness' pilgrimage to Jerusalem 15:45 - Encountering the "Other" 34:06 - Visiting the Church of the Holy...

🔴⚫️🟡 VOTE YES FOR A VOICE TO PARLIAMENT 🔴⚫️🟡 Jonty and Rev Ness are joined by one of Ness' friends from theological college, Rev Danielle Hemsworth-Smith, one half of the ministry team at Paddington Uniting Church. We chat about the church as a business, Dani's work with the world-renowned Paddington markets, social justice, and the light topic of women in ministry. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro...

Jonty chats to Chris Dudley from the Grammy-nominated rock band Underoath about growing up around music, joining Underoath, the success Underoath has had over the years, the changes that has brought about, and life as a Dad in a touring band. Jonty then gets an opportunity to nerd out with somebody about horror films. Watch out Ness, your spot as a co-host might be in danger. Timestamps: 0:00 - In...

Jonty and Rev Ness discuss all things related to when music and church overlap. Jonty then asks Ness what she thought about Barbie (2023), not realising what a giant can of worms he is prying open. Facebook Community Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Filthy Hope Live Tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/filthy-hope-66842836323 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Acknowledgem...

Jonty is joined in the studio by Rev Phil Swain from Turramurra Uniting Church to talk about the future of the church in Australia, the Growing Young program, and some of the complexities and difficulties surrounding grief and death. Facebook Community Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084 Filthy Hope Live Tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/filthy-hope-66842836323 Timestam...

Jonty and Rev Ness check in with each other, covering mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing, hopes and dreams, the challenges they both are facing at the moment in their day-to-day lives, and some of the things that they are looking forward to at the moment. Hosted by Rev Ness and Rev Jon. Get in touch at hello@unitingheartandsoul.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

⚠️ THIS EPISODE COVERS ISSUES OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUICIDE - LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED ⚠️ Australian Emergency Services: 000 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue : https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute : https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ On episode 67 of Filthy Hope, Jonty Cornford and Rev Vanessa Williams-Henke are joined by friend of the show Rev Jon Humphries to tackle the toug...

Jonty and Rev Ness have a pow-wow about fathers day, with some help from the father of Jesus, Joseph. Hosted by Rev Ness and Rev Jon. Get in touch at hello@unitingheartandsoul.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Filthy Hope Jonty and Rev Ness talk about bullies with a little bit of help from the Old Testament story of David and Goliath. Topics of conversations cover bullying, narcissism, misogyny, online etiquette, Barbenheimer, and small dick energy. Join us as we dive deep into murky territory with the goal of emerging full of Filthy Hope. Facebook Community Group : https://www.facebook.com...

On episode 64 of the show, Rev Ness tells Jonty Cornford a story about a trip to the hospital that provided Ness with an opportunity to put Max Lucado's "Anxious for Nothing" bible study through its paces. MRIs, the emergency room, mindfulness, anxiety, stroke protocol, some a cappella Queen - this episode really does have it all. Facebook Community Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/37344550...