Going Deeper

Our world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be formed and discipled through their experience of church and suggests to us that these ancient forms and rhyt...

So many God-opportunities happen throughout our lives. So often they are invitations to find God in the midst of unusual, difficult or unsettling circumstances. Rich Wilson joins Jo and Scott to talk about how God got his attention and, through a group of passionate young people, started a movement for University students, seeing God break into situations and circumstances. And yet, in the middle...

The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice...

The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice...

In this episode, Jo and Scott interview a long-time  friend of Riverlife, Joel Wiseman, to discuss new rhythms, spiritual disciplines, and the creative process amidst the change. Joel Wiseman is the Associate and Worship Pastor at Dayspring Church in Sydney, Australia. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Web: Dayspring Church Spotify (these songs are featured in...

As Christians, are we allowed to have doubts? With a belief system based on faith in Christ, is there room for doubt and questioning this faith? In this episode, Jo and Scott are joined by Alex Stark, a speaker, and apologist with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) to discuss this topic of doubt. Alex was born and raised in Brisbane where he responded to the gospel message in his youth...

The intersection of faith, wellness and the brain might just hold keys to make us healthier, and allow us to grow in intimacy with God. Jo and Scott talk to Dr Jerome Lubbe, a functional neurologist (amongst many other things), about God's most amazing creation, the human body, and God's plans for how you were designed to function best. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Goin...

Sometimes, people and conversations are just too tasty not to share! Jo and Scott recently hosted Dr Andrew Dunstan on the Bible Streams podcast, and they talked through why theology is important to doing church well and being a dedicated disciple of Jesus! Here are some of the best parts! Want to hear more of our Bible Stream podcasts? Get them here: iTunes Stitcher Android Spotify Big thanks to...

Photographer, filmmaker, and Anglican Pastor, Toby Thomas joins Scott and Jo to talk about creativity, faith, music, art and beauty, and how each of us can engage our creativity as worship.  Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Book: 'Walk Humbly' by Samuel Wells Book: 'A Creative Minority' by Jon Tyson Video: Sneak peek of 'The Rescue' a film by Toby Thomas Socia...

The world and the way we gather is in a state of constant change, yet God is good, and the future in Him is always bright! Senior Pastor of Riverlife, John Robertson, joins Jo and Scott to talk about what we've learned and what we're looking forward to! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Website: Riverlife Website & Registration Website:   Riverlife Online Websi...

Dr. Lindsay Farrell was a regular guest on our Going Deeper podcast and it is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the recent passing of Lindsay into the arms of the Father last week. To honour a life well lived to the glory of God, in this episode we are rebroadcasting a previous episode (one of our favourites), 'Resurrection Life'. Lindsay was an artist, art historian, scholar and lover of Jesu...

Are you feeling 'Zoomed Out' or fatigued from meeting for church online? Jo and Scott are joined by children's Pastor Emily Ellis and Scott Wilson as they discuss church online and how to remain connected during this season of isolation. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to continue to participate in church through digital means such as Sunday Services, Worship Room, Facebook devotions, and In...

Jo and Scott are joined by Pastor Robyn Robertson to discuss Riverlife's Response to COVID-19 in the area of International Students. Many people groups have been effected in all sorts of ways by COVID-19. Some are obvious and others, like international students, are a minority group that are not as clearly seen in the public sphere. Robyn and the Riverlife team have been able to bless students fro...

In this episode, Jo and Scott interview Skip Smith of Alpha Australia to discuss 'Alpha Online' and what God is doing at this moment in history. Alpha is a tool built for local churches. It is a series of interactive sessions that creates a space where people are excited to invite their friends to a conversation about faith, life and God. If you are interested in attending Alpha or running an Alph...

This episode, we are proud to introduce the newest member of the Riverlife Podcast family, The Round Table. Ps Nick Lloyd joins us: he and his wife, Jandee, host The Round Table, a podcast focussed on exploring faith, culture and belief for Young Adults. We also give you a sneak preview of one an episode from their first season, available now on Spotify. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode o...

Jo and Scott interview a couple who have had their lives transformed by love and are now compelled by love. Steve and Amy explain their story of walking into Riverlife and how they are now walking together with the Riverlife family. In this episode, we conclude the 'Compelled by Love' series as we explore the body of Christ and the importance of relational responsibility in discipleship.  'Compell...

Taking the time to hear the Holy Spirit makes reaching others with the good news so much simpler, and lots of fun! Our guest this week, Jo Bickerton, shares how God has spoken to her in this season, and how that's opening up amazing opportunities to share why Jesus is good news for her! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach o...

Our reaching out to others for Jesus is the natural expression of a daily walk with the Spirit. It's the softness of our hearts toward the Spirit's prompting to love others that makes ways for others to encounter the love of Jesus. Glenda Condon walks this out every day, and as she tells us, it's still a risk, but it's one that's worth taking! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riv...

In the third episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Gavin Grant about the amazing opportunities that God has given him to reach people in everyday life, through all sorts of circumstances, in all kids of ways! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole...

In the second episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Claire Kelly about the love of God that has radically transformed her life, and shifted her perspective on how God can love others through her, in the some of the darkest times of their lives. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the go...

We begin our new series 'Compelled by Love', with special guest Liza Kelder. Liza is a mum, a professional, a lover of Jesus, and someone who has had their life captured by the good news of Jesus. Liza shares about how the gospel has changed her life, and the impact a gospel-centered life has on those around her. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping...

In a world that is isolated yet connected, everything is coming to us through the funnel of our devices and our immediate household. How do we filter out what's unimportant so we can be nourished by what's essential and vital? Scott and Jo take a moment in this 2-part series to look at the outputs of our lives: what we produce from all that we have coming into our lives in this season. Resources/L...

In a world that is isolated yet connected, everything is coming to us through the funnel of our devices and our immediate household. How do we filter out what's unimportant so we can be nourished by what's essential and vital? Scott and Jo take a moment in this 2-part series to look at the inputs we have coming into our lives - the 'sounds and noises' if you like, that enter the sound mixing conso...

2020 has proven to be an unpredictable year! Even people's best-laid plans can come to nothing when global issues change the playing field. Yet, we know that God isn't surprised by any of this, and so did we hear Him properly when we planned 2020? We welcome Senior Pastor John Robertson back to the podcast to talk through what 2020 will continue to look like for Riverlife, and how we can each enga...

Released on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week 2020, Jo and Scott look at the Christian hope we have in the events of the first Easter. Maundy Thursday is traditionally the day that Jesus washed the disciples' feet, showing us that the God who stepped into our human existence came to serve us, not be served, and so shows us the way to live that brings life and dignity to people. In the times we are livi...