Reach Australia Podcast

Phil Colgan speaks from 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 and 2 Corinthians 4:7–11 in the second evening Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Phil Colgan speaks from 1 Peter 5:1–11 in the first evening Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch’ng speaks from Revelation 12:1–12 in the third and final Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch’ng speaks from Revelation 7:1–17 in the second Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch’ng speaks from Revelation 1:1–18 in the first Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

How can we respond to the complex & contradictory opportunities to present Christ to contemporary culture? This workshop outlines emerging worldviews—liberty, morality, religion, and spirituality—and shows how each one misunderstands the gospel in different ways. Kamal Weerakoon explores how they blind people to their need for Christ by proposing alternative ways of salvation. Understanding th...

Coz challenges churches to think deeply about mission contextualisation: who’s missing from our churches, how boundaries shape our communities, and why demographic averages often hide local realities. Coz helps us think through what it looks like to walk, shop, and live locally—so that we can truly know and reach the people God has placed around us. Coz Crosscombe is the Project Director of the  W...

How do you preach judgment without becoming cold—or crushed? Adam Ch'ng speaks to us from Isaiah 24 and the gut-wrenching reality of God’s wrath. It’s not just about saying hard things—it’s about  feeling  them. We explore what it means to be a preacher who isn’t just right in doctrine but broken in heart. If you’ve ever been tempted to soften the gospel or skip the hard bits, this one’s for you....

Mission isn’t a bolt-on feature or a singular gear in the engine; it’s the fuel that drives every part of the church ecosystem.  Integrate it, and the whole church comes alive.  Greg Lee unpacks how mission can and must be integrated into every area of church life, from welcoming to administration. Doing so doesn't drain ministry, it ignites it. Greg Lee is the lead pastor at  Hunter Bible Chu...

Evangelistic urgency must start with the leader.  Phil Colgan argues that church leaders must  personally bleed  for the lost if they want to see their churches grow in evangelism. It's not merely about strategy and vision. Culture flows from the top, and that includes zeal. Churches that burn for the lost are led by pastors who bleed evangelism—personally, visibly, and relentlessly. Phil Colgan i...

The ultimate goal of salvation, and therefore mission, is that people would glorify God for his mercy.  Des says mission flows from two deep convictions:  first, a grief that people are robbing God of the glory he deserves;  second, a longing for them to see, enjoy, and share in that glory forever.  His challenge to Christian leaders is this: don’t let strategy be your fuel. Let your fire for miss...

Churches are in decline and it would seem that we are the "bad guys" but Rory Shiner is looking at the bright side of the missional environment we are in. Rory Shiner is senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, and the Chair of the The Gospel Coalition Australia Council. Missional Tools YouTube Video version  CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by  ⁠⁠Reach...

Paul and Sue Harrington join us to reflect on decades of ministry in South Australia and the journey of leading the Trinity Network in South Australia. From one church in the city to a growing network across suburbs and regions, they share what’s shaped their vision, what they’ve learned along the way, and how they’ve seen God at work through it all. The network is currently made up of fourteen ch...

Wade and Paul tackle questions from church leaders about the complexities of multisite, leadership, governance, and culture. Questions include: Can two struggling churches merge into something healthy and growing? How do you choose the right leader for a multisite context, especially in more matrix-style leadership models? How can a church without a strong planting culture begin to develop one? Wh...

Wade Burnett and Paul Harrington take a deep dive into how different church models function in practice. From questions of centralisation to the importance of local context, they unpack the strengths, tensions, and trade-offs that come with different approaches. CREDITS: The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠ F...

Wade Burnett shares what the current multisite landscape looks like in the United States. He reflects on how things have changed over time, the questions churches are now asking, and some of the strengths and challenges that have emerged along the way. Wade explores what Australian church leaders might take from it all. Wade Burnett is the Executive Pastor of McClean Bible Church. CREDITS: The  Re...

A practical workshop on crafting gatherings so that unbelievers experience the gospel of God's grace in a rich, meaningful and life-transforming way. This seminar is for pastors, meeting leaders, song leaders, and those who plan services, to help you make every part of your gatherings an impactful moment for the believer and the unbeliever. --- Liv Chapman Leggett is the Director of Magnification...

In the last talk of this three talk series, Andrew Heard digs into the implications of the cross. CREDITS: The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠ For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

In this second talk Andrew Heard resolves the problem he set up in the first talk and reminds us of the great glory of the cross of Jesus. CREDITS: The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠ For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ Support Reach Australia's online library

Andrew Heard diagnoses the true problem with humanity and Jesus' teaching on it. CREDITS: The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠ For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We’ve interviewed people who created or are using each tool. Jeri Jones Sparks is developing a course that works for people coming to Australia from South Asia called Good News. Jeri Jones is the Ministry Director of the "Good News Series” (evangelistic video resource for South Asians) an...

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We’ve interviewed people who created or are using each tool. The Life course is a popular course for the churches in the Reach Australia network, but it is modified and changed according to the church that uses it. Jeremy Kidd has done an apprenticeship at Lighthouse Church. He's currently...

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We’ve interviewed people who created or are using each tool. Simply Christianity, a trusted course since 1998, remains highly effective in guiding people to explore the Gospel of Luke for themselves, letting the gospel's message do the work. John Dickson now works as an author, speaker, histor...

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We’ve interviewed people who created or are using each tool. Discover is a new course that not just covers the gospel in a 5 session course, but also thinks about what comes next. The course and it's resources will be available for pre-order from April 2025 and in stock in early May 2025.  Dav...

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We’ve interviewed people who created or are using each tool. Two Ways to Live is a well-known Australian tool for explaining the gospel in six simple steps. Tony Payne, one of the creators for Two Ways to Live, discusses its origins and structure - plus the impact it's had on evangelism an...