The Rocks Baldivis // Audio Podcast

Ever feel like your life looks better on the outside than it really is on the inside? In this message, we explore Jesus’ powerful words on how true change is not about keeping up appearances, but about dealing with what’s beneath. Alistair uses relatable stories and Jesus’ teachings to challenge us to be honest about our struggles and start transformation from the heart. Discover why quick-fix hab...

Unfortuantely due to some technical difficulties, today's talk was not recorded. However, if it had been, in this first message of the “Marked” series, Alistair challenges us to consider the pivotal question: “What does God actually want from me?” Focusing on Mark 7, he unpacks Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees and the difference between empty tradition and true authenticity. Are you just go...

In today’s digital age, screens dominate our time and contribute to burnout more than we realise. Baldivis Lead Pastor Alistair dives into the reality of input fatigue and how it drains us emotionally and spiritually. Through biblical wisdom from Ephesians, he offers five practical takeaways to break free: 1 - Use the tool, don’t be a tool; 2- Embrace limits; 3 - Swap screen time for green time; 4...

Feeling burned out and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In the third week of our Burnout Society series, Cit Laupase explores the myth that rest happens after the work is done and introduces the practice of Sabbath—a God-given gift that restores our souls. Discover how slowing down, embracing silence, and making intentional stops can lead to true rejuvenation, even in the midst of life’s chaos.

In this episode, we explore the concept of burnout and its wide-reaching impact, both personally and financially. Our Senior Pastor, Daniel, begins by discussing the 11 signs of burnout, from losing passion to emotional numbness, while offering practical solutions for recovery through rest and spiritual renewal. The conversation then shifts to financial burnout, a growing issue for many Australian...

Join Baldivis Lead Pastor Alistair as we embark on a journey through the struggles of burnout—something many of us know all too well. Reflecting on his own experience of exhaustion, Alistair unpacks the cycle of ‘doing more to have more’ and its toll on our wellbeing. Discover the counter-cultural approach of prioritising being over doing, and how Jesus’ invitation to rest can bring renewed energy...

The Audit of Honor Every generation critiques the one that came before. We’ve become experts at identifying what our parents missed, but we’ve grown slow to honor what they actually gave. We’ve replaced honor with assessment, reducing our relationships to a performance review where no one—including us—ever truly qualifies. Beyond the Assessment In his final, most agonizing moments on the cross, Je...