Homegrown Faith

The podcast wraps up for 2021. Jo takes on her local speed bumps and Richard conducts a transplant operation. Proverbs 15:1 invites us to turn away wrath with and gentle answer. Jo and Richard share how they go about reading during holidays list out their planned books. The Gospel of the kingdom: Jesus’ revolutionary message by David Seccombe 2016 https://davidseccombe.com/book/the-gospel-of-the-k...

Richard visits an old-style suit shop and Jo reveals her mental time-guessing game. Jo raises questions about hatred from Luke 14 and Richard recommends a book about Christmas. Luke 14: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+14&version=NIV Is Christmas Unbelievable? Rebecca McLaughlin https://reformers.com.au/products/9781784986407-is-christmas-unbelievable-rebecca-mclaughlin?varian...

Jo turns worry into prayer after small marketplace error. Richard discovers the toy of his dreams. Paul reveals passion for Jesus in Acts 21 and Jo sets the timer for some serious theological reading. Acts 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+21&version=NIV Themelios article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/jesus-adopted-son-of-god/ Support the show

Richard talks cattle with Jo after starting a prize-winning Western Novel. Jo discovers a new version of the Four Seasons. Jo and Richard discuss the timeline of Jesus and the benefits of some more stretching journal reading. Matthew 4 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A1&version=NIV Themelios https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/ Max Richter, Vivaldi's Spr...

Richard shares his greeting etiquette now that church has returned and Jo loses sleep over termites. Richard explains some insights from prayer from 1 Samuel and Jo is challenged by a passage from "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortland. 1 Samuel 1:15-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+1&version=NIV Gentle and Lowly https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj...

Jo encounters a strange interaction between a man and a lion while Richard manages to correctly score cricket. Jo reflects on Peter's wife and Richard starts a new book of sermons by Charles Simeon. Matt 8 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+8&version=NIV 1 Cor 9:5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+cor+9&version=NIV Evangelical Preaching: An anthology of ser...

Jo and Richard get philosophical about weeds and listen to a short blast of Eurobeat. Richard explains why he feels warned by Job 40. Jo highlights some good points from a book about singleness. Job 40: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+40&version=NIV Not Yet Married, Marshall Segal: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/not-yet-married "Running in the 90s" by Max Caveri:...

Jo gets a degree from Swim University but still needs some experience. Richard explains his 150 position memory palace for Psalms. Jo and Richard discuss the issue of imprecation from Jeremiah 12 and reflect on a podcast about mission. 150 Point Memory Palace for Psalms Template Jeremiah 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+12&version=NIV A Passion for Life podcast: https:...

Do you know what "Nerfed" means? Richard quizzes Jo on four youth words from home. Speaking of home life, Jo shares about meeting her neighbour in a surprising way. Psalm 130 brings the comfort of God's kindness and we learn that listening to talks on Jeremiah gets better every time. Psalm 103: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103&version=NIV Jeremiah Series at...

With some embarrassment, Richard shares his love of jigsaw puzzles and Jo probably starts the next breakfast trend. Matthew 6 helps us deal with worry and a book plucked from the shelf gives a stack of surprising insights about the Bible and culture. Matthew 6: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6&version=NIV https://www.koorong.com/product/the-book-that-made-your-world-visha...

Two strangers noticed something odd about Jo's car and Richard shares a tip on Zoom fatigue. 2 Peter reveals two kinds of stories and Jo shares more insights from the book Held . Managing Zoom Fatigue 2 Peter 2:3 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A3&version=NIV Held, Abbey Wedgeworth https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/held 2 Cor 1:3-4 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage...

Jo quizzes Richard again on farm words and Richard shares how the phrase "Tohu Vevohu" led to chaos during family Bible time. Jo explains why the compassion of Jesus from Matthew 20 is so good and Richard backs that up with some reflections from Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland. Matthew 20:29-34 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020&version=NIV Gentle and Lowly ht...

Jo sheds some tears over a rescue story with a happy ending and Richard explains why Jo is ahead of the curve with habit formation. Job chapter 6 reveals heart-breaking grief and Jo explains why "Wisdom in Leadership" is so helpful. Job 6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+6&version=NIV SES video: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/ses-volunteer-speaks-about-finding...

Jo does a deep dive into possum boxes and Richard triumphs over YouTube distraction. Then Jo explains how even routine Bible reading in Matthew 15 can give us things to praise God for. Richard learns about Charles Finney and how some features of 19th century American revivalism are still seen today. Matthew 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+15&version=NIV Reach Podcast:...

Jo meets 15 new people at a vaccination hub and Richard escapes into a Chinese pro-gamer drama. Richard explains how a familiar verse in John 1 came at just the right time. Jo is challenged to lovingly disagree with people and try to change their mind about Jesus.  John 1:29 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1&version=NIV Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin https://www...

 Jo and Richard invite their first guest on the show: Sam Hilton, pastor for Magnification at Hunter Bible Church and all round great guy. Sam shares a story about a baked earpod and what he's been reading in Jeremiah. Richard picks up some great ideas in Vaughan Roberts' book "The Porn Problem". Jeremiah 7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+7&version=NI...

Newcastle is back in lockdown so Richard turns to Psalm 142. Jo agonises over lockdown litter and equips her group members to talk about sex with their kids. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+142&version=NIV https://patriciaweerakoon.com/writing/ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/with-the-old-breed-9780091937522 Support the show

Jo and Richard share their highlights from the Olympics so far and reflect on Jesus in the temple from John 2. Richard begins a brave new book on men and women in the church. John 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+2&version=NIV   Men and Women in the Church: https://www.crossway.org/books/men-and-women-in-the-church-tpb/  -  https://genevapush.com/theonething/episode-190-bur...

 Jo's mind is blown by some spectacular lego and Richard reports back on his search for Christian EDM. Psalm 133 provides a proof text for beard oil and Jo shares the encouragement and challenges she gained from a chapter from Confronting Christianity on diversity. Psalm 133: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+133&version=NIV Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin ht...

After 3 weeks break Jo and Richard return to share stories of native wildlife encounters. Jo explains the Manuscript Discovery method and Richard has once again picked up a history book to read. Matthew 8: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+8&version=NIV Revival and Revivalism, Iain H Murray: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/revival-and-revivalism/ Support...

Richard calls out for help with finding Christian music and Jo has a win with rust removal. A sober reflection on Jeremiah 52 leads to further reflections about thankfulness from Rebecca McLaughlin's book. Jeremiah 52: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+52&version=NIV Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-ch...

Richard struggles with moderate coaching success while Jo fields questions from the police. Luke 10 raises questions about visiting homes and Richard shares his "follow the footnote" technique for reading. Luke 10: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010&version=NIV Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking Systems, Making a Difference, Roberta Gilbert  https://www.amazon.com...

Jo shares about the Hamilton live experience and Richard reads a proper novel. They then discuss a great verse from Psalm 112 and a book that gets on the front foot about Christianity. Psalm 112 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+112&version=NIV   Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin:  https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25020/confronting-christianity Gilead by Mari...

Royal Gala apples get another vote while Richard shares some kitchen cabinetry success. Jo explains why Job 38-42 is a go-to passage for her (including the bit about the mountain goats). Richard discovers his emotions through a great book on forgiveness.  Job 38-41: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=job+38-41&version=NIV Forgiving what you can't forget, Lisa Terkeurst https://w...

Is there a song you can't live without? Jo and Richard discuss this as well as recent learner driving experience. Then they look into reading Psalms in a month and great book helping people with grief after miscarriage. Here's the links to everything from the episode: Spiegel im Spiegel, Arvo Part https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZlGsjeTyF3arE9IsMv6fO?si=b73f6ea860694747 Psalm 97 https://...