Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

Homegrown Faith

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Each week on Homegrown Faith pastors Jo Clark and Richard Sweatman talk together about God, the Bible, and the everyday life growing in faith in Jesus. Join them as they read God's word, grow together, and talk about what they're learning and doing in their Christian lives. Homegrown Faith is coming to you from Hunter Bible Church, in Newcastle Australia. We'd love to meet you and help you meet Jesus. Why not come and visit us? Check out www.hunterbiblechurch.org for more info. Reach Australia is a group of like-minded Christians who are on about seeing thousands of healthy, multiplying, evang...

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Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Farm words and Christian Liberalism 20.05.2021 17:56

Jo quizzes Richard on farm words she thought everyone knew. She also shares some insights from Isaiah 61 after the recent Reach Australia conference. Richard explains why he read an old book on Christianity and Liberalism. Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen Contact Jo and Richard at homegrownfaith@hunterbiblechurch.org Support the show

Jo's Rehab Service & Some Personal Bible Reading Insights 12.05.2021 17:30

Richard finds out the plant rehab tips from Jo and shares about a crazy anime. A reflection on James 4 turns into a chat about Bible reading habits. Jo makes a strong recommendation for some great talks by Gary Millar. Find them here: Queensland Theological College (QTC) Chapel Services https://www.qtc.edu.au/podcasts/ Support the show

Email your Tree and why Richard is his Church's Biggest Problem 04.05.2021 17:27

Jo and Richard get an update on soccer coaching and explore what happens when you investigate your neighbour's tree. Then a dive into Luke 10 and a refreshing book on ministry. Tree email link: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/environment/our-urban-forest/public-trees/tree-planting The Pastor's Justification by Jared C. Wilson. The Art of Pastoring : a podcast with Jared C Wilson...

The Perfect Apple and Jeremiah's Guide to Bearing Fruit 28.04.2021 17:27

Jo and Richard discuss why Jo loves Royal Galas. Richard shares his experience of competitive internet shopping. The conversation rounds out with some time in Jeremiah 17 and some reflections on Martin Luther's Two Kinds of Righteousness. Send in your questions and ideas to homegrownfaith@hunterbiblechurch.org . The article about apples: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/tips-for-choosing-stori...

Strange Youth Words Part 2 and the Devil's Opportune Time 21.04.2021 18:08

Richard quizzes Jo on four more youth words and Jo explains what a Turkey's Nest is. Followed by some questions around the Devil's opportune time from Luke 4 and Andrew Shead's book on Jeremiah. " A Mouth Full of Fire: The Word of God in the words of Jeremiah " by Andrew Shead Support the show

Paintball and on-the-spot Doctrine 31.03.2021 17:42

There's a big update on Jo's blood donation career. Richard enjoys being behind the perspex. Jo and Richard discuss Ecclesiastes links to the Gospels and tips for on-the-spot doctrine. Know the Truth, Bruce Milne. https://reformers.com.au/products/9781783591039-know-the-truth-a-handbook-of-christian-belief-third-edition-milne-bruce Systematic Theology (2nd Ed), Wayne Grudem. https://zond...

Fuel Light Dare and Jesus in Jerusalem 24.03.2021 16:43

Do you like to run the fuel to complete empty? Jo and Richard discuss this question as well as being an email assassin, Jesus in Jerusalem and an amazing free video resource. Find the email tips at: Manager Tools Email Compendium Part 1 Find the God's Big Picture videos at: https://www.godsbigpicture.co.uk/ Support the show

The Perfect Mango (part 2) and Knowing Sin Through the Law 17.03.2021 17:28

Jo and Richard reflect on some farm advice on choosing mangoes and strategies for learner drivers. Richard shares an insight from Romans 3:20 and we learn about God's transcendance and imminence from a recent book by Christopher Ash. The book details are: Where was God when that happened ? by Christopher Ash. Available from the Good Book Company: https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/where-was-god-...

JOMO and Polygamy 10.03.2021 17:38

This is the Homegrown Faith Podcast. Each week pastors Jo Clark and Richard Sweatman talk together about God, the Bible, and the everyday life growing in faith in Jesus. This podcast is coming to you from Hunter Bible Church, in Newcastle Australia. For more info, check out www.hunterbiblechurch.org Jo and Richard discuss JOMO, a fish tank quandary, the home-alone Jesus scenario, and polygamy. Fi...

The Cockatoos Win and Why Ezekiel Measures the Temple 03.03.2021 15:01

Seven Myths of Singleness by Sam Allberry Support the show

Tennis in the Rain and Why the Buzz of Position doesn't Last 25.02.2021 15:27

Lead: 12 Principles by Paul Tripp Support the show

Deep Frying at Home and How Jo Learned to Read More 10.02.2021 17:47

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Tennis Again and the Question of Fatherhood 03.02.2021 17:36

Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind by Tom Holland Support the show

RC Airplanes and A Better Story 27.01.2021 15:47

A Better Story: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/a-better-story Support the show

Classic Catches and the Heidleberg Disputation 20.01.2021 15:01

Heidelberg Disputation Support the show

Hygge and a Surprising Phrase from Isaiah 53 13.01.2021 18:46

https://www.thegoodbook.com/born-again-this-way Support the show

Memory Palace Demo and a Year in the Gospels 07.01.2021 16:16

" Memory Craft " by Lynne Kelly " Evangelism in a Skeptical World " by Sam Chan " How to Talk about Jesus without being 'that guy '" by Sam Chan Support the show

The Memory Palace and a Helpful Book About Abortion 16.12.2020 18:22

Book: https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/talking-points-abortion Greekinator on the Kings of Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ48eZhisQU&t=198s Support the show

American Gospel and a quote from Benjamin Breckinridge 09.12.2020 17:16

https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=strike+shepherd&version=NIV http://www.americangospelfilm.com/ Support the show

Who Dares Wins Parking and the Problem of Judgmentalism 05.12.2020 15:59

Together through the Storm https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/together-through-the-storm Brene Brown on Empathy vs. Sympathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Support the show

What is ARTC and the Rock of Isaiah 17 28.11.2020 17:33

Together Through the Storm by Sally Sims Support the show

Christ is Mine Forevermore (Romans 8) 28.11.2020 16:34

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution | Crossway - Google Search Christ is Mine Forevermore: http://www.cityalight.com/christ-is-mine-forevermore/ Support the show

Pleasing Aromas and Learning how to Forgive 11.11.2020 15:13

Forgiveness by Julie Marsden Support the show

How to POG like a year 7 kid and a brief update on Darius 04.11.2020 16:42

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Barnacle B and Reading Athanasius 28.10.2020 15:48

Athanasius: " Treatise on the Incarnation of the Word " Support the show