Going Deeper

Pastor Ryan Vallee joins in on the conversation as Scripture is explored as a spiritual discipline. Today in the Going Deeper podcast we talk about the importance of spending time in God's word individually, but also corporately. Come and hear of various ways to engage with God using Scripture as a spiritual discipline. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines...

Pastor Jo and Scott introduce the new series on spiritual disciplines. They explain why spiritual disciplines are the garden bed for human flourishing and why they are indispensable instruments for the contemporary church. When the world around us is saying otherwise, God is calling us towards long obedience in the same direction. Listen in to hear how you can grow in your personal walk with God a...

Pastor Dylan Krause and Nick Lloyd talk about their experiences of the freedom they’ve found in God's presence. They speak from their hearts about how they humbly lead the youth and young adult communities of Riverlife in a real relationship with God. Listen in to hear how to live authentically as empowered sons and daughters of God, to declare and demonstrate His love to the world. Get more info...

Aimee Cowan and Vanessa King speak about communicating with clarity at Riverlife. They explain why their roles at Riverlife help communicate professionally and authentically in the world we live in. Listen in to hear why Riverlife places resource and time into creative work to effectively communicate to the church and to the communities around us. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us on...

Pastor Eric Whitley explains the role of the LifeCentre at Riverlife. He then explains why prayer ministry is an important part of our Christian walk and how supernatural prayer can become part of our everyday lives. Listen in to hear Eric speak about certain tools that we as believers have been given by God to assist in our own spiritual journeys. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us o...

In this Easter special, we discuss the atonement as the centre of our Christian faith and how it effects not only our theological persuasions, but also our everyday practice. We discuss who Jesus was and how He fits in the narrative of Scripture and the Big Story. Hear Jo speak from his heart and explain what he understands as a clear picture for comprehending the centrality of Easter. Get more in...

Brian Heasley, the International Prayer Director of 24/7 Prayer, joins us to share his heart for reviving and renewing the rhythms of prayer in the contemporary church. He speaks from years of experience as a pastor, explaining why prayer must be a practice for all believers. Join us and learn some easy tips to improve your prayer life and go deeper in your relationship with God. Get more info at...

Pastor Linda Liddell talks about the cultural markers of care and community at Riverlife. Speaking from a lifetime of experience as a counsellor and now pastor, Linda addresses aspects of our faith that are both distinct from, and yet dependent upon, our ability to live in community with fellow believers. Listen in to hear how best to find your place in a large church family. Get more info at Rive...

Pastor Nick Riddel talks about authenticity as a cultural marker of Riverlife. He shares from his heart why authenticity is tied so closely to worship and how each of us can grow in our devotion to God through authentic worship. Come and hear why having praise as our preference will greatly benefit our lives, church and surrounding community. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us on Face...

Pastor Ryan Vallee talks about some cultural markers of Riverlife: love, compassion and generosity. He shares what he believes is the key to corporate and individual evangelism in the church: connecting all of our practices with the gospel. Ryan goes on to share his heart for outreach in our local community and how to practically declare and demonstrate God's love to those around us. Get more info...

Senior Pastor John Robertson continues to talk about the vision of Riverlife Baptist Church for 2018, talking about how we contextualise our love but remain true to Jesus. Amongst Jesus' sending of the disciples in Matthew 10, he said they would be like "sheep running through a wolf pack" (MSG), speaking of how we are different to the world, but our message of Love Declared/Love Demonstr...

Senior Pastor John Robertson joins us to talk about the Riverlife vision for 2018: 'Love Declared, Love Demonstrated'. He shares his heart for how we can all be a blessing to the people around us, demonstrating the goodness of God in every area of our life, in as many ways as we can. Catch a glimpse of the 'why' and 'how' of Riverlife Baptist Church. Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us...

Welcome to Riverlife Baptist Church's 'Going Deeper' podcast. This is a quick intro to let you know what it's all about. Join hosts Scott and Jo as they explore the 'behind-the-scenes' ideas, plans, theology and practices that all contribute to the culture and community that makes up Riverlife Baptist Church. You can get more info at www.riverlifechurch.org.au