The Echo145 Podcast

Welcome to the Echo145 Podcast. In this fourth message from our series through 1 John, Pastor Josh Edwards explores one of the greatest challenges facing every follower of Jesus: competing loves. Before John warns believers about the world, he first reminds them who they are in Christ. Our sins are forgiven. We know the Father. We have overcome through Jesus. From that place of assurance, John cal...

Welcome to the Echo145 Podcast. In this third message of our series through 1 John, Pastor Josh explores one of the great questions of the Christian life: How do we know that we know God? Drawing from 1 John 2:3–14, John moves from right belief and walking in the light to the visible evidence of a life transformed by Jesus Christ. He reminds us that Christianity is not merely about knowing facts a...

In this special overview episode of the Echo145 Podcast, Pastor Josh steps back from our weekly sermons to explore the big-picture themes, background, and purpose of the letter of 1 John. Why was 1 John written? Who was it written to? What crisis was the early church facing? And why do the themes of truth, light, and love remain so relevant for followers of Jesus today? Together we explore the uni...

Welcome to the Echo145 Podcast. In this second message of our series through 1 John, Pastor Josh explores one of the most foundational and hope-filled passages in the New Testament: 1 John 1:5–2:2. John declares that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. From that truth, he challenges us to consider what genuine fellowship with God looks like. What does it mean to walk in the light?...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. What do you do when you can't see the way forward? In Exodus 14, Israel stood trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea. Fear surrounded them, uncertainty lay ahead, and there seemed to be no way through. Yet into that moment Moses spoke these powerful words: "The Lord will...

Welcome to the very first message from Echo145 Church. In this launch Sunday message, Pastor Josh Edwards begins our inaugural series through the letter of 1 John, exploring the opening verses of the apostle John's letter and the profound declaration that Jesus is the "Word of Life." Drawing from 1 John 1:1-4, we discover that Christianity is not merely a philosophy, a set of rules,...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This Episode is the Second of 2 messages from Josh in the series "What does love look like?" as apart of May Mission Month 2026 @ Morisset Baptist Church. This sermon is titled: Joining in the work God is already doing (Preached on Pentecost Sunday 24/05/26). The Bible Reading for...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This Episode is the first of 2 messages from Josh in the series "What does love look like?" as apart of May Mission Month 2026 @ Morisset Baptist Church. This sermon is titled: Already but Not Yet (Preached on 17/05/26). The Bible Reading for this sermon is from Luke 4:14-21. &quot...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This episode is a special message for such a time as this. Taken from 2 Kings 17–20, Josh explore's the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms, the fear and anxiety shaping the modern world we live in, and the unshakable reign of God through Jesus Christ. From Assyria and Babylon to the book...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the final message in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the 7th of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John chapter 15 "I am the true vine..." "We Will Tell a New...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This Episode Josh's Resurrection Sunday Message 2026 from Morisset Baptist Church . It is titled "A Foolproof Plan" and the bible reading was taken from Matthew 28:1-15 "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord, His Might and the Wonders that He Has Done." Find us on...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is number 6 of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the 6th of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life ..." &quot...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is a very special episode. Following the announcement of our official launch on May 31st, Pastor Josh takes a step back to share the story behind Echo145 Church. The journey of calling, the vision and the heart behind this new congregation. Rooted...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the fifth of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the fifth of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 11:25-26 "I am the Resurrection and the life ..." &...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the fourth of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the fourth of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 10:11-18 "I am the Good Shepherd ..." "We Wi...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. Along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the third of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the third of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 10:1-10 "I am the Gate for my sheep ..." "We W...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is a message from Josh in the series "2026: A Refurbished Foundation" @ Morisset Baptist Church. This series is focused on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew Chapters 5-7. This sermon is titled: The Root Cause (Preached on 1/3/26). The...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This Episode is the second of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the second of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 8:12; 9:5 "I am the Light of the World ..." "We Will Tell a New Generation o...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset. This Episode is the first of 7 messages in the series: “I AM: Encountering Jesus – Entering New Life” This sermon is on the first of 7 "I am..." statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John 6:35: "I am the Bread of Life..." "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord,...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the Last of 3 messages in the series Hebrews: Living Faith - exclusive to the podcast! This sermon is titled: Faith in Action. With the bible reading taken from Hebrews Chapter 11. "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord, His Might and...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is a message from Josh in a series in Isaiah @ Morisset Baptist Church This sermon is titled: All Things New - Isaiah 65 (Preached on 25/1/26). "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord, His Might and the Wonders that He Has Done." Find...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the second of 3 messages in the series Hebrews: Living Faith - exclusive to the podcast! This sermon is titled: Living Faith: Draw Near, Hold Fast, Spur On. With the bible reading taken from Hebrews Chapter 10 verses 1-25. "We Will Tell a...

Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is a message from Josh in a series in Isaiah @ Morisset Baptist Church This sermon is titled: The Lord's Favour - Isaiah 61 (Preached on 11/1/26). "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord, His Might and the Wonders that He Has Done.&quo...

A Very Merry Christmas and Welcome to The Echo145 Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo145 Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is a very special Christmas Message exclusive to the podcast! This message is titled: In The Balance. With the bible reading's from Isaiah 9:2-7 and John 1:1-14. "We Will Tell a New Generation of the Lord, His M...

Welcome to the Echo Church Podcast! Hosted by Josh Edwards, the pioneer and church planter of Echo Church Morisset, along with his Fiancée Brianna. This Episode is the first of 3 messages in the series Hebrews: Living Faith - exclusive to the podcast! This sermon is titled: Living Faith: Entering God’s Rest . With the bible reading taken from Hebrews Chapter 4. "We Will Tell a New Generation...