Going Deeper

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Ric Benson after his recent trip to Egypt. Ric Benson, the former Senior Pastor of Riverlife Baptist Church, has lived a life dedicated to making disciples for Christ's kingdom. Since stepping down from the role, Ric has been involved in counselling, mentoring, coaching, consulting and training people within Riverlife, in churches across Australia, and overse...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Karen Wilson from Baptist World Aid Australia. Karen is the director of strategic relations at Baptist World Aid Australia. Baptist World Aid Australia is a Christian aid and development organisation that partners with Australian Christians to be love and end poverty across the world. In this episode Karen speaks about her heart for transformation and change...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Eric Whitley after leading a recent Hope Collective mission trip to Japan. Hope Collective is a creative arts group that have been going to Japan on mission for over five years. They have an unabashed passion and calling to share their faith and the joy that they have found in knowing Christ through their talents, in a non-confrontational and entertaining way...

In this episode Jo and Ryan interview Ben Woodman from Alpha. Ben is the International Youth Coordinator at Alpha. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Vancouver, British Columbia where he worked as a youth pastor for 10 years before joining the team at Alpha. One of the themes to his life and his teaching is how God loves to use ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. Listen in and be...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Robyn Robertson discussing mission and justice. Robyn has lived a life devoted to mission and justice all across the world. She has worked professionally in financial and social sector development around the globe, most recently for World Vision Australia. Listen in to be inspired towards living compassionately to declare and demonstrate God's love to your ve...

In this episode Jo and Scott speak about relationship as one of the cores beliefs of our Christian faith. From the Genesis creation story all the way through to the book of Revelation, relationship and union is not only seen, but is required of humanity. The love for God, ourselves and others, is at the core of what we believe and how we behave as Christians. Listen in to be encouraged with this s...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Dr Paul Yadao as he speaks about hunger, soaking and Sonship. Dr. Paul and his wife Ahlmira are the lead pastors of Destiny Ministries International based in the Philippines. Destiny Ministries International started in 1990 as a student movement with a vision to change the society and touch the nations by changing people’s lives one at a time. In this episode...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Leif Hetland as he speaks about the convergence of power, love and wisdom. Leif Hetland is the founder and president of Global Mission Awareness and is a forerunner in modern-day missions. He ministers globally bringing an impartation of God’s love, healing, and apostolic authority through a paradigm of kingdom family. In this episode Leif explains the freedo...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview David Wagner as he speaks about his own journey in the prophetic. David Wagner established Father’s Heart Ministries in 2001, and is recognized as a relevant and accurate prophetic voice that God is using all over the earth today. David speaks about his journey from an unbelieving believer, to a leading voice of God for the contemporary church. Listen in to h...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Senior Pastor John Robertson about his heart for revival in our city, nation and for the nations of the world. John discusses how corporate revival begins with personal revival in the word, prayer and in spiritual discipline. Listen in to be inspired towards intimacy with God, which will bring about revival in your life. Resources/Links mentioned in this epis...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Havilah and Ben Cunnington from Bethel Church. For over 20 years Havilah Cunnington has been ministering around the world, speaking powerfully into many people's lives. Recently they launched an online teaching and discipleship platform called 'Truth to Table' which aims to reach as many people as possible with the truth of God’s Word through video based prod...

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Paul Martini, an associate evangelist with Global Awakening. Listen in to hear Paul’s life message of peace as well as how we can be confident throughout the process of life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Profile: Paul Martini, Global Awakening Event: 'Convergence Conference' at Riverlife Get more info at Riverlife Chu...

In this episode Jo interviews Katherine Ruonala the senior leader of Glory City Church. Carrying a deep anointing for prophetic and healing ministry, Katherine speaks about her experience finding the will of God for her life as she walks in intimacy with God. Listen in and be encouraged to deepen your faith with God by spending time with Him, so that you would be equipped to declare and demonstrat...

In this episode, Pastors Thong and Lee Ng talk about generational blessing. With a deep history serving the Lord in pastoral ministry and abroad on missions, Pastor Thong speaks about the privilege of seeing Lee step into pastoral ministry at Riverlife. Lee also shares about balancing part-time ministry as well as part-time vocational work. Listen in to this episode to be inspired to prioritise ki...

In this episode Pastor Lucjan Sosnowski talks about God's faithfulness and family. Jo and Scott interview Lucjan to hear about how God has proven Himself to be faithful in Lucjan's life. Listen in and be encouraged to sacrifice the things of this world for God's kingdom family. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon , 'R...

In this episode Jo and Scott talk about hearing God's voice. Why is it that some Christians and non-Christians alike are unsure about God still speaking today? From the very beginning of history, up until our present day, God has continually been speaking to those who are open and aware to His voice. Listen in to hear how God has spoken to humanity and allow God to speak to you today. Resources/Li...

In this episode Pastor Nick Riddel talks about pursuing the Presence of God. Recorded at 'Pursuit Worship Conference' at Riverlife, Pastor Nick Riddel shares from his heart about pursuing God and His presence, not only as a worship community, but as a whole church. Listen in to hear about this core value of Riverlife and how to prioritise it everyday. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find u...

Ben and Jamie Andrews from Bethel Church share testimony of how God has led their lives into deeper intimacy with Him. Coming from a life of ministry in the church, they share honest stories of how they have continually made sacrifices to pursue God and His presence. Listen in to hear how God works through the process of life to strengthen our most important relationship; our relationship with God...

This episode is a preview of Riverlife's Bible Streams podcast channel. In this episode Dr AJ Culp joins in on the conversation as we explore the first five books of the Bible. For this Going Deeper episode, we focus on an excerpt from Genesis and explore how God's will is voiced from the very beginning. Subscribe to Bible Streams here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Web Get more info at Riverlife Ch...

Jo and Scott conclude this series on Spiritual Disciplines talking about worship, discipleship and mission. Having spent time on various spiritual disciplines, Jo reminds us of why the church exists and how that relates to our growth as believers. We pray that as you listen in to this final episode you would fall in love with God once again, recommitting to declare and demonstrate His love to thos...

Dr Lindsay Farrell joins us once again to explain how we can be transformed by utilising different traditions throughout church history. In this episode we talk at length about six movements in history that give us a framework for spiritual formation. Listen in to hear how you can be drawn in to deeper intimacy with Jesus as you consider and evaluate these different spiritual disciplines in your o...

Dr Lindsay Farrell joins in on the conversation speaking about walking, prayer and art as spiritual disciplines. Speaking from years of walking with Christ, Lindsay explains different aspects of his faith and how they have aided in spiritually forming him into Christlikeness. Join us on this journey exploring caminos, art and the importance of practicing prayer as spiritual disciplines. Resources/...

Senior Pastor John Robertson speaks into repentance and confession as a spiritual discipline. For this fifth episode in our spiritual disciplines series, we discuss why careful examination of our everyday practices is a vital part of our growth as Christians. The idea of confessing sin in community is discussed, as well as how confession seems to precede revival. Resources/Links mentioned in this...

Pastor Eric Whitley joins the conversation on spiritual disciplines, discussing different aspects of prayer. In this fourth episode on spiritual disciplines, we talk about prayer as more than a one way conversation to God, but rather as a means to prevail in a culture that would seem to push prayer away. Listen in to hear practical tips for how you can prioritise prayer as a spiritual discipline i...

Pastor Jo and Scott explore how to use Scripture as a spiritual discipline. Understanding that we are new testament followers, they look at how each of us are supposed to read and respond to Scripture in its entirety. Be inspired to go deeper in your relationship with God by using and applying Scripture in your everyday life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disci...