Withstand Podcast

Hello everyone, For helpful study resources for Genesis and The Gospel of Matthew, please refer back to episodes one and two from this season (S4). Follow us on Instagram: @withstandpod Contact us: withstandpod@gmail.com God bless you, guys.

Hi everyone, Thank you for joining me for this latest episode. Bookmark this one if you're keen to learn (and explain) the Gospel in under 60 seconds, with inspiration from Dr Charles Stanley. Until I've studied the Word more and are better equipped to teach, please refer to these brilliant study resources on the Gospel of Matthew: Calvary Melbourne - Preaching by Ps Andrew Russell (video): https:...

Welcome to Season Four, friends. Below are some useful resources from some erudite theologians and pastors who can provide commentary and deep insights far better than I can! God bless you, guys. Dr Thomas Constable - written study notes: https://soniclight.com/tcon/notes/pdf/genesis.pdf Athey Creek - audio and audio visual resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixStG0IM268&list=PLLU8g0ySQ...

Hi everyone, Thank you for joining me for this final episode of season three. We discuss some of the 'firsts' I've experienced since Dad went home to be with Jesus, some secular resources that have beautifully articulated some of the emotions I've experienced over the past few months and the delicate process of parting ways with friends or family during this time. We also outline the plan for seas...

Hey friends, I'm very thankful that you could join me for another Withstand Podcast episode as I continue to navigate my season of grief. Dad passed away just over five months ago, but in many ways, it still feels like it happened just days ago. Today, I talk about how grief can hit like a sucker punch (in Australia, we call it a coward's punch / king-hit) on days when we're otherwise on auto-pilo...

Hey Friends, How are you all doing? I know it's been a while since the last episode, but I'm so glad you could join me for today's focus on grief fatigue, recorded around 4.5 months after my dad - and the better half of this podcast - went home to be with the Lord and reunite with my mum. This episode shines a spotlight on some of the things that tire us out during seasons of deep grief, including...

Hello friends, I'm so thankful you could join me for our latest episode in this series on grief. I pray that wherever you're at in your grief journey, that this episode would be a blessing to you. Great resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-anger-stage-of-grief-characteristics-and-coping-5295703 https://counselingoneanother.com/2019/02/26/when-is-anger-at-death-sinful/ https://www.youtube.co...

Hello friends, I'm so thankful that you could join me as we continue this evergreen season on grief. This episode's focus is on guilt, surrender and ultimately, victory over death through Jesus Christ. Helpful resources: Navigating the guilt that comes with grief - https://familyfire.com/articles/navigating-the-guilt-that-accompanies-grief InTouch Ministries - intouchministries.org Grief and guilt...

Hello friends, I'm so grateful that you've tuned in for the fourth episode of our 'Grieving Dad' series. It's now just over two and a half months since Dad passed and if I'm honest, the grief has only intensified since the last episode. I'll talk a little about this throughout the show. During this episode, I'll walk you through some of the questions that grieving people wish they weren't asked, w...

Hello friends, I read recently that "Whatever fills your prayers is your God" and to my dismay and great shame, it made me realise that in recent years, and especially in recent weeks, my 'God' has been my father. In this episode, we look at what idolatry is from a secular and a biblical point of view. We also revisit a couple of pages from a book and a single reel from Instagram that brought into...

Hello friends, It's now seven weeks since my dear Dad - and better half of this podcast - went home to be with the Lord. In this, our third season, I thought I'd walk you through my season of grief in real time, in the hopes that it will be a blessing to you. Today’s episode will focus on the types of questions I desperately needed answers to in the hours, days and weeks following Dad’s death. We...

UPDATED CONTENT Apologies to those of you who listened the original version of this podcast. The production issues were entirely my fault and they’ve since been rectified and a little more fresh content has been added. Thank you for your understanding and your patience. ---- Hi friends, Apologies in advance for the tears at various points throughout this episode, but I couldn't let the opportunity...

Hello Friends! We're so grateful that you could join us for our final episode for Season Two. We fully intend to be back in your ears before Christmas. In our latest episode, we take a look at what happened on this day, back in the day including the Roman Catholic Church switching from Latin to English Masses from 1964 and we look at the deepening divide within the Anglican Church. We take a close...

Hello friends! Call us old fashioned, but we much prefer to read our Holy Bible in print, rather than online. After all, burying our nose in God's word and holding His truth close to our heart is a little tougher when the words strobe off a screen, rather than lift off the page, don't you think? We take a closer look at why we shouldn't rely solely on technology for His word and fellowship in His...

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us for our latest Withstand Podcast. In our latest episode, we take a look at the latest headlines, pray for the two Melbourne teenagers who have fallen seriously ill in Thailand after unwittingly consuming methanol, continue our Bible reading with a focus on Psalm 41 and the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 18. We then reflect on whether or not Jesus supports wa...

Hello fellow Withstanders! Thank you for joining me for our latest Withstand Podcast. So glad you could join us. In our latest ep, we take a closer look at what it means to hear from our Heavenly Father. How do we discern if we're hearing from Him, or we're distorting His words with our own perspective and will - or worse still, how do we discern if it's Satan who's speaking words of mistruth? We...

G'day friends! In our latest episode, we take a look at some of the latest relevant headlines, I revisit some of the people I’ve been following on socials over the past few months in the hope that they might be a blessing to you. We continue our Bible reading through the Book of Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles and then finish up with a reflection on discernment. Which is appropriate, given jus...

Hello fellow Withstanders! So thankful you could join us for our latest episode. During the episode, we cover our usual 'on this day' and 'latest headlines' segments and we continue our Bible reading through the book of Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles. We'll also take a look at the uptick in narrative around dismantling the patriarchy and internalised misogyny in the aftermath of Donald Trump'...

G'day fellow Withstanders, Thank you for joining us for our latest Withstand Podcast. Well, well, well. (or as I often say, well – thrice). What a week, eh?! Trump has painted the nation of America red and while he will soon be elected the 47th President of the United States, what shall we say about each of the candidates who ran for President this year? What shall we say about their character? We...

Hey guys. How are you all holding up? I hope you’re all doing okay, especially for our listeners who are awaiting the results of the US Election. We're well and truly in Hyperbolic Headline season, can you feel it? In our latest episode, we talk through a handful of recent headlines that have been written to keep the readers (ie you and me) in a perpetual state of fear and/or anxiety. What if we w...

G'day fellow Withstanders! Can you believe we’re already in November?! In our latest episode, we continue our Bible reading through the book of Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles, I apologise for being more salt than light in my speech during our Halloween episode and we end with a reflection from Charles Stanley on listening more than speaking, when we come before the Throne of Grace. Contact Us...

Hello fellow Withstanders, thank you for joining us for our latest Withstand Podcast. I hope you’re all coping okay with all that's happening locally and globally and you’re feeling God’s presence in the lighter moments as well as the tougher times. Today, we take a closer look at both Halloween and All Saints' Day (both of which we won't be celebrating) and continue our Bible reading through the...

Hello fellow Withstanders! Thank you for joining us for our latest Withstand Podcast on this Friday the 25th of October. I’m so glad you could join us and I hope you had a good week. The world is in a pretty dark place right now, so we pray that you felt moments of God-given joy and felt His presence if you’re also going through an especially dark time yourself at the moment. In our latest episode...

Hello fellow Withstanders, thank you for joining me for our latest Withstand Podcast. In our latest episode, we continue our Bible reading through the book of Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles, we shine a light on three famous atheists who, in spite of themselves, became devout Christians. And we end in a quick reflection on how to help atheists come to know and believe in Jesus. We pray the pod...

Hello fellow Withstanders! Thank you for joining me for today’s Withstand Podcast on this Friday 18th of October. I’m so glad you could join us and I hope you had a good week. In this episode, we continue our Bible reading through the book of Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles. We take a super quick look at the latest headlines and then I tell you how I use culture and society to help sharpen my...