Profiles in Christian Living

How does the local church meaningfully engage in overseas mission? In this episode AP talks to Ross Pethybridge about how his congregation engages with this Biblical challenge. There's no greater joy than being involved in what Jesus is doing in the world, and thankfully He delights in using especially those who are weak in this world to display His divine strength.

Is Eastern Orthodoxy compatible with evangelical Christianity?

Jodi Pickard talks to AP about 'House of Refuge' a church based ministry designed to help pregnant women—and their male partners—in their hour of need. Reflective of God's love for us in Christ, 'House of Refuge' seeks to bless people with practical and emotional support. 

Raymond Ibrahim talks to Mark Powell from The Australian Presbyterian about Islam's historic and ongoing conflict with Christianity.

AP's convener Mark Powell talks to Prof. Patrick Parkinson, former Dean of Law at the University of Qld, about the growing challenge to religious freedom in Australia and the West. Prof. Parkinson talks about his new book  Unshaken Allegiance  (Matthias Media, 2025) and what this means for followers of Jesus today.

Dave Jensen talks to Mark Powell about why he believes the local church is the best place to do evangelism and why we should be encouraged about the task.

Rev. Mark Leach talks to AP about why he left pastoral ministry as an ordained Sydney Anglican with over thirty years experience to confront the rising threat of antisemitism.

Dr Tim Orr talks to Mark Powell about how to share the Gospel of Jesus with those of a Muslim faith. Dr. Orr is a scholar of Islam and an Evangelical minister, whose work emphasises the theological, historical, and sociopolitical intersections between Christianity and Islam.

AP talks to 'Kate' the CEO of Dignity Freedom Network about this excellent ministry which seeks to transform girls was being viewed as "untouchable" to finding meaning, dignity and purpose.

Glenn Davies, the current bishop for the Diocese of the Southern Cross and former Archbishop of Sydney, discusses why he helped to produce an Australian creed for sexual integrity. This document seeks to faithfully uphold the teaching of the Bible and provide a positive vision for human flourishing.

In this episode of  AP's Profiles in Christian Living , host Mark Powell speaks with Ashley Saunders, CEO of Barnabas Fund Australia - barnabasaid.org Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that aims to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their faith.   DISCOVER MORE: www.barnabasaid.org   For more episode...

In this episode of AP's Profiles in Christian Living, host Mark Powell speaks with Sam Green. Sam spends his life engaging with Islamic communities to speak the truth of Christianity. DISCOVER MORE: http://www.engagingwithislam.org/ https://answering-islam.org/authors/green.html http://www.youtube.com/@SamuelGreen-AU https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/samuel-green/ https://matthiasmedia.com...

Tim Chester talks to the Australian Presbyterian about his latest book - 'Enjoying Jesus'. The challenge as evangelicals today is to not just know Jesus theologically as having ascended into heaven, but to know Him personally as the Living Lord today!

In this episode of AP's Profiles in Christian Living, host Mark Powell speaks with Heather Greatbatch about her journey in becoming a Christian and the 'heavy privilege' of caring for elderly parents. Heather shares insights into the trials and blessings that come with such caregiving, as well as the legacies of faith and selflessness her parents left behind. If you’d like more informa...

In this episode of AP's Profiles in Christian Living, host Mark Powell sits down with Dr. Marshall Ballantine-Jones to discuss the sensitive and pervasive issue of pornography. Dr. Ballantine-Jones, who holds a doctorate on the societal impacts of pornography, shares his personal faith journey and presents alarming statistics about the prevalence of pornography in the Church and wider communit...

In this interview, The Australian Presbyterian talks with Murray Capill of the Reformed Theological College Australia about the Biblical responsibility for churches to be led by a plurality of elders.

Mark is joined by Ruth Ridley to discuss her journey of faith and courage on the mission field and beyond.

Prof. Augusto Zimmermann talks to AP about the Law, Christianity and Religious Freedom in modern Australia.

One of Tasmania's leading artists, Ron Francis, talks to AP about his own spiritual journey to faith in Christ as well as how this is rejected in his art. You can find his website and facebook: ronaldfrancis.com www.scottliveseygalleries.com www.facebook.com/ronfrancis1954 For more from AP, visit Find previous episodes of Profiles In Christian Living wherever you listen to podcasts. This podca...

In this episode of Profiles In Christian Living, host Mark Powell speaks with Jason Summers about his new book, finding hope in Christ and overcoming moral injury. For more from AP, visit Find previous episodes of Profiles In Christian Living wherever you listen to podcasts. This podcast was recorded and produced at Production Farm Studios, Hobart. ⁠www.productionfarm.studio

Dr Douglas O'Donnell talks to AP about his own 'Augustinian' conversion to Christ and what his life has looked like since. From a teenage pregnancy to becoming one of the reformed evangelical world's leading commentators on the Bible. This is moving and fascinating discussion about saving faith.

Dr Andrew Moody talks to AP about the skill of producing both fiction and non-fiction writing. Andrew talks especially about the practical, but also philosophical, challenges of writing with excellence as a follower of Jesus.

Bruce Bennett, a veteran church pastor and planter talks about the ministry initiative, Vocational Bible College which is designed to equip people—especially in country areas—to practically serve Jesus in their local church or on the mission field.

Popular Aussie author and blogger Stephen McAlpine talks about his new book 'Futureproof' and what it means to live for Christ in an increasingly post-Christian world. In particular how to Out- Purpose, Out-Relate, Out-Last the culture!

What is the philosophical underpinnings of "wokeness" and is it compatible with the teachings of Christianity? In this excellent new book, Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer explain both what Critical Theory is and why it presents such a danger to the evangelical church.