The Grainery Church Podcast

In this message, David Ritchie invites us to see life through the lens of God’s generosity rather than scarcity. Using Jesus’ parable of the rich fool, he challenges the idea that success is about gaining more for ourselves. Life isn’t a zero sum game where someone must lose for another to win. It is an invitation to live with open hands and generous hearts. Through personal stories from his years...

In this message, Pastor Stu Brown continues the series Let the River Flow with a challenge to let God do a deep work in our hearts. He reminds us that true community begins with honesty before God and one another, not hiding behind busyness or surface-level connection. Drawing from Psalm 139, Stu encourages us to pray, “Search me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Like...

Richmond Wandera grew up in Uganda, where tragedy and poverty shaped his childhood. After his father was murdered, his family was forced into the slums of Naguru. At just eight years old, Richmond faced hunger, loss, and the fear of invisibility that poverty brings. But everything changed when a 15 year old girl on the other side of the world chose to sponsor him. That simple decision gave Richmon...

In this message we are invited to discover what it really means to surrender to God. Too often we try to control our lives, clinging to our own plans and strength, but Jesus shows us a better way. Just as a seed must fall to the ground and die before it produces fruit, we are called to die to our self-centeredness and trust the One who loves us completely. This is not weakness or passivity. True s...

In this Father’s Day message we look at what it really means to be a good father. This is not just about raising children but also about mentoring and guiding others with love and wisdom. Too often the role of fathers is pushed to the side, yet the Bible shows us how important fathers are in shaping lives and building faith. Through the story of Moses, who grew up without a strong father figure, w...

In this powerful message, Pastor John reminds us that life is filled with moments when we feel like saying, “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Whether it’s the weight of hurts, habits, or hang-ups, we often hit the limits of our own strength. But Scripture points us to a greater truth. “But God.” Through humor, storytelling, and biblical insight, John explores how God meets us in weakness and turns our “but...

In this inspiring episode, Seek Peace , we hear from John and Kay as they share powerful stories of faith, reconciliation, and the call to live as peacemakers in today’s world. Drawing from their ministry experiences in Nigeria, Lebanon, Kenya, and the UK, they reveal how the Gospel transforms conflict into hope and division into unity. Through personal testimony and Scripture, John and Kay explor...

In this episode Ps Sue Irwin begins our new series Let The River Flow with a heartfelt and powerful message about God’s healing presence. She shares from Scripture and everyday stories to show how admitting our weaknesses opens the way for the Holy Spirit to move in us. Sue encourages us to stop relying on our own strength and instead allow God’s love to flow through our lives bringing hope healin...

In this powerful episode, Mindy Caliguire from Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, unpacks the vital importance of soul care in our fast-paced, demanding world. Drawing from personal stories, Scripture, and her own journey through burnout, Mindy shares practical and heartfelt wisdom for staying connected to God, replenishing our inner reserves, and living from a place of o...

Ps Sue Irwin wraps up our Holy Spirit series with a powerful and deeply personal message about making room for God in our everyday lives. She reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not just a comforter or helper but God Himself living within us. Through scripture, reflection, and honest examples, Sue encourages us to clear out the distractions and baggage that can quench the Spirit. We’re invited to r...

In this message, Ps Stu Brown continues our Holy Spirit series by exploring how we can hear and respond to the Spirit in our everyday lives. Using scripture, real-life stories, and practical encouragement, Stu reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not distant or mysterious. He is present, personal, and actively speaking. The Spirit brings hope, guidance, healing, and power, and He wants to move both...

David Ritchie brings a thoughtful and encouraging message as we continue our Holy Spirit series. Speaking from Romans 8, he reminds us that we can live with confidence in our relationship with God, not because we have everything together but because of what Jesus has done. With honesty and warmth, David shares how the Holy Spirit brings reassurance in our doubts, lifts us when we are struggling, a...

In this message from Ps Sue Irwin who is continuing with our Holy Spirit series where we look at how worship helps us stay connected to God and filled with His Spirit. Sue unpacks Ephesians 5 and shows how singing together is more than just music. It is a way to experience God’s presence, build each other up, and speak truth over our lives. Whether it is through psalms, hymns, or heartfelt songs,...

In this special NAIDOC Week message, guest speaker Jonathan Lilley shares a powerful word on the upside down nature of God's kingdom. A proud Warrami man and sixth-generation Christian, Jonathan weaves personal stories, scripture, and cultural wisdom to highlight the hope and justice Jesus brings. From Isaiah to Mark, he unpacks how Christ came to empower the marginalized, uplift the broken, and i...

In this message, Ps Sue Irwin continues our Holy Spirit series with a focus on healing and the powerful presence of God in both miraculous and everyday moments. Through a combination of scripture, personal stories, and honest reflection, Sue reminds us that healing is a sign of the Kingdom breaking into our world. While we may not always understand God’s timing or outcomes, we’re invited to partne...

In this message, Rachel Baker continues our Holy Spirit series with a powerful reminder that encountering God isn’t limited to big emotional moments. Sharing from scripture and personal experience, Rachel unpacks how the Spirit works just as powerfully in the quiet everyday parts of our lives. The Holy Spirit lives within us and invites us into daily transformation, shaping our character, producin...

Asher Morrison continues our Holy Spirit series with a thoughtful message on how we hear God's voice through the Spirit. Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and honest reflection, Asher reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not just a rare visitor but the constant presence of Jesus with us and within us. He shares how the Spirit speaks through scripture, in community, and often when we slow dow...

In this powerful continuation of our Holy Spirit series, John Crawford dives into how the Spirit leads us into truth and freedom by confronting the strongholds that keep us stuck. Through honest teaching and personal reflection, John explores how spiritual strongholds—deep-rooted patterns of thought shaped by lies—can hold us back from growth. But the good news is clear: the Holy Spirit partners w...

In the first message of our new Holy Spirit series, Ps Sue Irwin speaks on Pentecost Sunday about the transformative power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Tracing Jesus' promises and the outpouring at Pentecost, Sue invites us into a deeper understanding of the Spirit as our advocate, helper, and constant companion. Through practical teaching and heartfelt reflection, she encourages us to let go...

In this opening PM message of our new Holy Spirit series, John Crawford introduces us to the often-overlooked third person of the Trinity. Speaking on Pentecost Sunday, John shares from personal experience and scripture, inviting us to rediscover the Holy Spirit as our advocate, comforter, and guide. Through stories, biblical insight, and prayer, this message encourages us to welcome the Spirit’s...

Ever expected something to work out perfectly—and it totally flopped? From burnt dinners to upside-down wallpaper, this episode gets real about disappointment, dashed dreams, and what we do when life doesn’t look like we hoped. But it’s not all bad news. We dive into the story of Jesus’ followers, how they handled letdowns, and how God is still working even when things feel off track. If your life...

In the final message of the Great Expectations series, John Crawford brings an encouraging and challenging word on seeing obstacles as opportunities. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and the example of the Apostle Paul, John reminds us that our setbacks can be doorways to deeper faith and greater purpose. Whether we’re facing unexpected hardship or being called to step out in boldness,...

Ps Sue Irwin shares a heartfelt message in the Great Expectations series, inviting us to reflect on a simple but powerful question: Who am I becoming? Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and the image of Jesus as the true vine, she encourages us to see life’s challenges and questions as part of our growth. It’s a reminder to stay connected to God, let Him shape who we are, and trust that we...

Let’s be honest—life rarely goes the way we expect. Whether it’s family chaos, vomit on planes, or spiritual setbacks, this episode with Ps Stu Brown gets real about disappointment, faith, and learning to trust God anyway. With a few laughs, some heartfelt stories, and a couple of boat trips (yes, there are boats), we’re reminded that faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting th...

Ever sung “I’m no longer a slave to fear” and then woken up anxious the next morning? Same. In this real and practical message, Ps Sue Irwin unpacks why there’s often a gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. It’s all about getting the basics right, letting God's Word take root, and learning to do something with it. Whether you're brand new to faith or have been around a while...