Northern Community's Podcast

When you think about it wisdom can be a bit hard to describe it is subjective, what one person thinks is wise another thinks is foolish, so how do we know when we have achieved wisdom is there ever a moment in time when we reach the pinnacle of wisdom? Is it when we have kids? Or turn 50? There is no one definitive marker that one can point to declare that everyone who has that is wise.  A message...

Questions are asked to discover information. Questions are asked to find out the facts. The who, what, when, where and how all deal with external information and the cause and effect. But then there is a different question. A question that slows you down. A question and dives beneath the surface. A question that can tackle the deeper issues of motivation, inspiration and even transformation.  A me...

For the fifth year in a row, Finland continues to occupy the top spot as the world’s happiest country. Today we discover what we can do to improve our world happiness ranking. https://youtu.be/K-IheFah4_E

Being held captive can have us feel like the world around us is closing in. It is as if the very air we breathe becomes thin. Over time we change, becoming different to who we imagined ourselves to be. However, you don’t have to be a prisoner of war or a hostage to be trapped or held captive. People who freely move about in our neighbourhoods, schools or workplaces can, behind their smiles, be hel...

Care and concern are at the heart of God’s character, and as followers of Jesus, we are committed to living out care for others. Today we discover that there are groups of people for whom God is especially concerned.

At Northern Community Church of Christ, we are committed to entering into broken and hurting situations and stories of life in order to bring God’s Good News of hope and help. A message by David Toscano

The Global Wellness Institute predicts that the wellness economy will grow from $4.4 trillion dollars in 2020, to almost $7 trillion in 2025. People across the world are investing trillions of dollars into transforming their lives to live their lives a little bit better. But the reality is that you could spend double and even triple that without making a dent in helping people be better, to do bet...

Today we discover how Easter Sunday not only changes the present and the future but also the past. Such is the power of the resurrection of Jesus. A message by David Toscano

Have you ever thought about what success looks like? And who measures your success? Is it up to you, your family, society, or social media? Today we discover what success means. A message by David Toscano. Gardening Australia - How to prune a grapevine https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/pruning-grapevines/11049588

If you have ever found yourself disorientated and wondering. If you have ever wished, you could have been better prepared or cried out, “Oh God, what do I do?” then you know the difference of being prepared. A message by David Toscano

When it comes to watching the clock tick down to the final minutes, do we look to take it easy or are we going to give our best to the very end? A message by David Toscano

Our perspective on things around us matters. It influences and shapes how we think and feel about the world in which we live. It also impacts the way we see Jesus. A message by David Toscano 

For many of us, we will face a time in our life when we cry out for help and only experience silence. But where is God, when He does not come to help in our time of need? A message by David Toscano

Today, Toni Nguyen joins Northern again today as she reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Today, guest speaker Toni Nguyen reflects on the journey from darkness to light in the account of Jesus healing the man born blind.

Scars are physical evidence of a hurt that occurred in the past. And each of us carries scars with us. How we view our scars can affect how we see ourselves. But how does Jesus see us - scars and all? A message by Samantha

For many of us, there are times in our life when we feel stuck and struggle for a way out. But even today there is hope and mercy that charts a way forward for a better future and to live life well. A message by David Toscano

Today, it is easy to get caught up in transactional relationships. Just look at the political scene. But have you ever wondered if this might be how Jesus felt by those around Him? A message by David Toscano

Today, Samantha explores an account from the life of Jesus that turns faith conversations on their head.

Today, we discover a celebration that teetered on the edge of humiliation if it were not for a bold request and generous save. A message by David Toscano

As the world rediscovers Australia through the 2022 lamb advertisement, we rediscover what it means to call Jesus the Lamb of God. A message by David Toscano To see the full Australian Lamb ad, visit https://youtu.be/Ck8CO6zGFB0 For the reflection sheet, visit https://nccc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-35-39-Reflection-Sheet-Electronic.pdf

To understand the story of Jesus, you need to go back... way back to where it all began in Genesis. A message by David Toscano. If you have wondered what we mean by Northern running hybrid services, we have included the Bible reading by Pol Chavarria who joined us from his home. If you can't make it to 81HighStreet, but have access to ZOOM, you  are most welcome to join us. Call the office on...

As we embark on a new year, how will you be different at the end of 2022 to the start? Living with purpose helps you know what to say yes and not to. Today we discover how a clear purpose helped John decide what to and not to include in his Gospel account of the life of Jesus. A message by David Toscano

On behalf of everyone at Northern Community Church of Christ, we wish you a happy, safe and blessed Christmas.

A thought doesn't really count if it is never backed by action - especially when it comes to love. A message by David Toscano