Talk for 12

In the second episode of our series, Skye shares with Susan about how she has been reminded of God's steadfastness over the past five and a bit years. At times, when Skye has felt unable to walk beside God, God carried her through as she and her family have dealt with and continue to deal with medical concerns for their youngest son

How should we respond when life is hard? Is it ok to break down and cry out to God? Is it ok to ask "why me"? In the first episode of our new series, local Christian Psychologist Susan introduces us to the idea of 'lamenting', the pattern of praying in tough times seen in the bible. In Psalm 77, we see the author go through different stages of lament, which can be helpful for us to keep in mi...

In our final episode of ‘Women interacting with Jesus’, we get an inside look into what it is like to be a Christian teenager! Rochelle chats to Mackenzie and Hannah about their experiences of meeting Jesus and how that affects their day to day lives as they juggle uni and school.

Being a part of the neurodivergent community can have both its joys and challenges for many. Tune in to the second episode of our ‘Women Interacting with Jesus’ series, to hear how for Naomi it has also been a real blessing in her walk with Jesus. 

Jesus' resurrection, which is at the very heart of our hope, was first witnessed by three women. In the first of our 2023 series of 'Women interacting with Jesus', Meg will be teaching us from Mark 16 and sharing with us the implications that this has for us.

Being a part of the family of God is a wonderful blessing. Join Tess as she shares how surrounding herself with other Christians has encouraged her in her walk with God.

Helen shares her story with Heather of being found by Jesus and sticking with him in the ups and downs of life. Join us to discover that on the road with Jesus, the burden is light.

Knowing and loving Jesus gave Roni identity and hope. Tune in to hear how she has learned to pray and trust God with each step as a disciple through some of the toughest times.

As we kick off a new year, what better resolution as a disciple of Jesus than to strive to know him better and be found in him? In this first episode of ‘No Turning Back’ Christine explores how we might start the year with resolve to grow more like Christ, not just today but everyday.

Life is busy no matter what your life looks like. Knowing that God has shown us rhythms of rest through His Word, how do we find time to rest? In the second part of our series on rest, we're joined by Sam, Christie and Lily as they explore how they find rest in their everyday lives.

As we head into the holidays, which can often end up being busier than we would like as we cram more and more things in, why not stop to think about the topic of "rest"? Join Sam in this two-part series as we hear about what God and the bible has to say and why we should be intentional about how we do it.

To Santa or not to Santa? That is the question being asked in the second part of this year's series on preparing well for Christmas. Join Candice and Kath as they discuss this age-old question with Gill.

Can you believe it is nearly Christmas? Whether that makes you excited or makes your stomach churn, listen in as Gill brings us a two part series on preparing well for the Christmas season. In this first episode, Gill chats about how we can use our Christmas traditions to ensure that we all remember the real reason for the season.

The Talk for 12 Podcast is celebrating the milestone of turning one year old! Listen in to this special birthday episode where you can get a behind the scenes look at who and what is involved in getting a podcast uploaded once a fortnight, as well as some of the joys and challenges. Happy birthday Talk for 12!

In Luke 7:40-50, Jesus asks his dinner host Simon "do you see this woman?" Jesus is referring to an uninvited dinner party guest - a woman of questionable reputation. Whilst others see her as a "great sinner", Jesus sees her as a woman who's many sins have been forgiven. Jane and Sarah unpack this woman's act of love and devotion as she kisses and washes Jesus' feet with her hair. For those of us...

In one of Jesus' appearances to his disciples after his resurrection, he asks Simon Peter three times "do you love me?". What is the significance of this question, especially in light of Simon Peter rejecting Jesus three times before the rooster crowed? Join Jill and Chris as they discuss this question posed by Jesus in John 21:1-17 and what it should mean for those of us who claim to love Jesus.

On a hillside in Galilee, Jesus asks the gathered crowds, "why do you worry?" Does Jesus know just how many things there are to worry about in this day and age, compared to back then? In the first episode of this series on "Questions Jesus Asked", Dani and Eleanor read Matthew 6:25-35 together and find out whether Jesus really does have the answer to worry.

In this one-off episode, we get to hear from Gillian, one of our link missionaries about how God used a "normal" girl like her to take his gospel to the nations. Gillian was challenged during her time at university to align her life with Christ and allow him to lead her to serve in His world, wherever that may be... it just turned out to be in Rome!

In a world of increasingly polarised views about the environment, resources and climate change, how do we as Christians care and rule over the creation God has given us? In this episode, Gill talks to Lis about what the Bible has to say about creation here and now, and the work we do to 'subdue' the earth responsibly.

Time. We all wish we had more of it and Allie is no different. In this episode, Allie chats with Gill about how being busy isn't inherently wrong but may not be the best way we can serve God with it.

In this episode, we hear from Fiona about how sharing a meal and welcoming people into our homes can be an outpouring of the grace we have been shown in Christ. To help us think about how to do this well, Fiona goes on to share with Gillian some of her top tips on where to start.

Have you ever wondered what we should do with the good gifts God has given us here on earth? In this new series on Stewardship, we are going to look at four such gifts and how we can be using them to honour God and serve those around us. To kick us off, Gillian chats to Pauline about the sometimes difficult and uncomfortable topic of "Money".

As we say no to the flesh and obey the leading of the Spirit, how do we avoid creating another list of rules to check off? Sam talks with Meg about the freedom we now have and encourages us to keep returning to our triune God as we seek to grow.

Have you ever felt weighed down or overwhelmed by the brokenness of this world? Anna has. In this episode, Anna shares with Meg how looking to Jesus has brought ultimate peace.

In this episode, Meg chats to Robyn about walking in step with the Spirit. Robyn shares how remaining in Christ throughout the different seasons of life has helped her to bear spiritual fruit.