Ponder by NorthernLife

Our Senior Pastor Jono is back this week on Ponder as he, Jack, Ben and Tristan unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Galatians. Their conversation centres on the meaning of Galatians 2:20, that we have been crucified with Christ and we no longer live but Christ lives in us. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-galatians ===================== SUBMIT A QUEST...

Christ in 2 Samuel is the sermon being discussed on this week's episode of Ponder. Jack, Ben and Tristan discuss why God chose David, the highs and lows of David's life, what it means to ask Jesus to have mercy on us, and more. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-2-samuel ===================== SUBMIT A QUESTION https://northernlife.org.au/resources...

This week on Ponder by NorthernLife, Jack is on the other side of the table as he, Ben and Tristan discuss Sunday's sermon, Christ in 1 Samuel. In their conversation they ponder why Israel rejected God as king, in what ways we today substitute systems for God by making them an end in themself, the relationship between kingship and parenting, what the kingship of Jesus looks like in everyday li...

This week on Ponder the boys are out and Stephanie, Melanie and Virginia are in! In their conversation they unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Ruth, and discuss what life is like at rock bottom, what we can learn from Ruth's loyal love for Naomi, how the Sermon on the Mount relates to our spiritual formation, and more. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons...

This week on Ponder, Jack sits down with Ben and Tristan to unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Judges. They discuss the pitfalls and strengths of power, how culture shapes us, what it means to be in the world but not of the world, how to navigate having close non-Christian friends, and how the four levels of sin lead us to a transformational Saviour. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife....

Violence in the name of God is on the table this week as Jack, Ben and Tristan unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Joshua. They unpack why we find the Book of Joshua so disturbing, what helps us read it well, and our need for justice. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-joshua ===================== ABOUT NORTHERNLIFE We're a church on a mission to lo...

This week on Ponder, host Jack and the rest of the boys are joined by special guest Steph for a conversation about Sunday's sermon, The Joy of Blessing. They discuss what it looks like to "rejoice always" (Philippians 4:4), how we can do celebration well, how to welcome new people into community, overcoming the "welcome fatigue" that comes with that, and the relevance of th...

In this week's episode of Ponder by NorthernLife, our host Jack sits down with Ben, Tristan and Jono to unpack Sunday's sermon, The Cost of Blessing. The boys discuss what happens when we grow weary of doing good (and how to overcome it), how we form a culture of blessing others, and what it means to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org...

Jack is joined once again by Ben, Tristan and Jono as they unpack Sunday's sermon: The Conduit of Blessing. In their conversation, they explore the difference between being a river and a reservoir, how to practice and get better at blessing others, and the connection between blessing and intimacy with God. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/blessed-e2 ====...

Jack, Ben, Tristan and Jono sit down to reflect on yesterday’s sermon and the theme of the blessing of God. They discuss what blessing really means, how Church has changed in recent generations, how we should respond to those changes, and what the vision for our church is. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/blessed-e1 ===================== CHAPTERS Introductio...

Jack, Ben and Jono dive into Sunday's sermon on the Letter of Jude, discussing what it means for God to call us, the weaknesses of Calvinism, the way to discern false teachers, and how God keeps us for Christ. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-jude ===================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon recap (00:42) First impressions on Jude (02:...

This week on Ponder, Jack, Ben, Jono and Tristan reflect on Sunday’s sermon, Christ in James. They discuss trials and failure, the relationship between faith and works, how to get wisdom, and how we can change our immediate responses to the events of life. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-james ===================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon...

In this episode, Jack, Jono and Ben sit down to unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Hebrews. They discuss the importance of conscience, the difference between Satan's accusation and the Spirit's conviction, and what to do when you're weary. Listen to the sermon here: ⁠https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-hebrews⁠ ==================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon Recap (00:53) W...

This week on Ponder, Jack sits down with Ben and Jono to unpack Sunday’s sermon, Christ in Deuteronomy. They discuss what it means to “choose life,” how the covenant relates to following Jesus, whether Christians should be involved in politics, and sharing reflections on our Torah series. Listen to the sermon here: https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-deuteronomy ====================...

Jack is joined by Tristan, Ben, and Jono as they unpack Sunday's sermon: Christ in Numbers. They discuss how to navigate tricky parts of the Bible, the role of musical worship in integrating us, dealing with the consequences of sin, and more. Listen to the sermon here: ⁠https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-numbers⁠ ===================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon recap...

Ben, Jack and Tristan explore last week's sermon, Christ in Leviticus, reflecting on why we find it so hard to read, its relevance today, the "contagious holiness" of Jesus, and more. Listen to the sermon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-leviticus⁠ ===================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon recap (00:37) Why do we find reading Leviticus so hard? (02:30) H...

Ben, Jack and Tristan sit down to unpack Sunday's sermon, Christ in Exodus. They discuss what slavery to sin means and how to get through it, what God teaches us in the wilderness, the relevance of the Ten Commandments today, and more. Listen to the sermon here: ⁠https://northernlife.org.au/resources/sermons/xins-exodus⁠ ===================== CHAPTERS Introduction (00:00) Sermon recap (00:35) What...