Holy Trinity Rathmines Podcast

In the final message of our  A Provocative People  series, Colin brings our journey through 1 & 2 Peter to a close by reminding us of the hope at the heart of the gospel. While humanity's instinct to put ourselves first has led to brokenness, injustice, and death, God has not abandoned his creation. Through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, he is restoring all things and inviting u...

As we continue through 1 & 2 Peter, we explore what it means to be a "provocative people"—followers of Jesus whose lives are distinctive in the way we live, love, and carry ourselves so that we spark questions from those around us. Ruth points to Peter's warning about false prophets and teachers who distort the truth, deny Jesus, and exploit others with deceptive words. The messa...

In Part 8 of  A Provocative People , Dilys Jones explores Peter’s challenge to live each day intentionally in the grace God has given us. Drawing from 2 Peter, she reminds us that through God’s grace and power we are invited to participate in his divine nature and grow into the people he has called us to be. Dilys highlights the balance between God’s free gift and our active response. Salvation an...

In Part 7 of Holy Trinity's 'A Provocative People' series, Scott explored Peter’s call to “take care” of both our communities and our souls. Peter advises us as leaders to care for others by leading with the right motivation, setting an example, and remaining open to influence. And to care for our own souls by returning to God’s rest and guarding against these threats: anxieties that c...

In Part 6 of A Provocative People  series through 1 and 2 Peter, Colin explored how suffering and pressure reveal what we're rooted in. Peter reminds us that Christ also suffered, meaning we never suffer alone. Jesus endured suffering without abandoning love, and though the cross looked like defeat, the resurrection had the final word. As people of the resurrection, we live with that same hope...

This week in our  A Provocative People  series, Rob explored what it means to extend the Kingdom of God. Drawing from Jesus' example on earth, he challenged us to live in a way that stands out from the world's standards—so much so that people are prompted to ask, “Why do you live like that?” Rob reminded us that sharing our faith begins long before we speak about it. A life of worship and genuine...

Scott Hill continues our series in 1 & 2 Peter, exploring 2:13-3:7. How can we live in freedom from retaliation, image management and control?

Ruth led Holy Trinity in part three of the sermon series  A Provocative People , focusing on our calling to live in God’s image based on lessons from 1 and 2 Peter. The message challenged us to think about the people, habits, and desires we struggle to say no to — the things that can slowly take our eyes off God and make life centred on our own pleasure and plans We were reminded that as Christian...

Part 2 of  A Provocative People sermon series, focuses on holiness as being shaped by the presence and character of Jesus. Holiness begins with God, and humanity was created to live in relationship with Him. Although sin separated us from God, the gospel reveals His desire to restore and reshape us through grace. Peter's message emphasises that holiness isn’t about moral superiority, but about...

Holy Trinity’s new series,  A Provocative People , begins with a look at 1 and 2 Peter. Colin introduces Peter as someone not defined by failure, but by Jesus’ restoration - renamed the “rock” and given a new purpose in building the foundation of God’s church. Peter’s letters remind us who we are and what God has done for us. Salvation is a gift to be received and cherished. In a world shaped by c...

In this episode, Ruth shares a message on grace and restoration, reflecting on Jesus’ encounter with Peter on the beach. After Peter’s denial, Jesus asks him three times, “Do you love me?”—restoring him and calling him forward. Ruth reminds us that God doesn’t just forgive us; He gives us purpose. Like Peter, we’re each called and equipped to follow Him and “feed His sheep,” letting His grace flow...

Even when we feel like we’re heading in the wrong direction, God hasn’t abandoned us. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we can find ourselves walking away in doubt, confusion, or disappointment—often without realising that Jesus is right there beside us. Doubt isn’t the problem; it’s what we do with it that matters. God isn’t threatened by our questions, instead He meets us in them with pa...

Do you ever feel like you’ve missed out on something in life and find yourself thinking, “what if”? Thomas knew that feeling. He missed seeing the risen Jesus when He first appeared to the other disciples, and doubt settled in. But Thomas’ what ifs weren’t the end of the story, and neither are ours. A week later, Jesus came back just for him and revealed himself to Thomas directly. What looked lik...

On Easter Sunday, Rebecca reflects on how we often encounter Jesus in the midst of the darkness. The resurrection itself happened in the darkness, reminding us that death and darkness are not the end—they’re actually the beginning of God’s light and life entering into our lives. The risen Jesus is our hope, and we know this isn’t the end of the story because we already know how it will end. God wi...

This Palm Sunday, Colin led us in the final week of our Lenten series,  Wisdom in the Wilderness . Reflecting on Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem, he reminded us that while the crowds were expecting a tyrannical king, Jesus came bringing peace—and wept over the city's expectations. We often act the same way, publicly welcoming Jesus, while privately resisting him. Like the crowds, we often see...

*(There is some slight interference from background music during the first 4 minutes of the podcast, but clears up after that) In week 6 of our Lenten series, Wisdom in the Wilderness, Scott explores the desert as a place to grow in humility. He asks us reflective questions and encourages us to see if the Holy Spirit is highlighting any of them as an area we should work on in our humility journey....

In Week 5 of our Lenten series  Wisdom in the Wilderness , Colin reflects on the desert as a place where wisdom can be found. Jesus teaches in the book of Matthew, that a wise person is someone who hears his words and puts them into practice, like the person who builds their house on the rock - Jesus as the strong foundation of our lives. The wilderness helps us strip away distractions so we can h...

In week 4 of our Lenten series,  Wisdom in the Wilderness , Dilys reflects on the desert as a place of self-denial, focusing on the challenge of greed. Scripture warns us about the love of money, materialism, and worrying about worldly possessions, and instead invites us to seek heavenly treasures and trust in God’s provision. If God cares for the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, how much...

In this episode, Ruth reflects on the desert as a sacred place of silence and solitude — a space where we intentionally step away from distraction to be present with God. She reminds us that while much of our faith involves words, true spiritual depth requires stillness. Without setting aside time to listen, we risk missing God’s voice and presence. Ruth offers simple, practical guidance: choose a...

In  “A Call to Intensify Our Hunger for Holiness,”  Rob really challenged us to be honest about our sin—when we choose our own ways over God’s way, and the patterns we keep falling back into. The truth is, every single one of us falls short and sin easily entangles us. But because of God’s unconditional love, we’re not stuck there. Through the perfect, sinless sacrifice of Jesus Christ, sin and de...

In this episode, Colin introduces our Lenten sermon series, Wisdom in the Wilderness: Journey with the Desert Fathers and Mothers . Drawing inspiration from the early Christian men and women who withdrew into the desert to seek God in prayer and devotion, we explore what it means to enter the wilderness in our own time. The desert mothers and fathers chose isolation not as punishment, but as prepa...

In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be deeply rooted in Christ. Drawing on Ezekiel 17 and Colossians 2:6–7, scripture reminds us that even what seems dry can flourish when rooted in God. As Paul writes, just as we have received Christ, we are called to continue walking in him — letting our roots grow deep and our lives be built on his foundation. Being rooted deeply and reaching out wi...

In this episode, Colin explores the gift of prophecy and how God continues to speak to His people today. Prophecy is a gift of the Holy Spirit through which God shares His heart and His word, often spoken by ordinary people for the strengthening, encouragement, and comfort of us. Colin unpacks a simple three-step process for understanding prophecy:  revelation, interpretation, and application. God...

Does God still speak today? In Part 1 of the  God Speaks  sermon series, Colin explores the biblical truth that God has always been a speaking God—and that He still desires to communicate with His people today. From the opening words of Scripture in Genesis 1,  “Then God said,”  we see a God whose voice brings life, direction, and change. And that voice didn’t fade with the Old Testament; it was f...

Mark reflected on the story of the Magi, a journey full of mystery. After visiting the infant Jesus, they were warned in a dream to return home by a different route, and Scripture tells us nothing more. Mark used this to remind us that every journey of faith is unique. The shepherds stumbled into their encounter with Jesus unexpectedly, while the wise men were actively seeking truth — yet both wer...