Wynnum Baptist Church Podcast

11 October 2026 - Tracy Valentine

Andrew explores the depth of God’s grace through John 1:14–16 and Luke 15 challenging the idea that grace can be reduced to simply “undeserved favour.” Through Jesus’ stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, he shows that being lost doesn’t make people worthless—instead, God sees their value and actively pursues them. It’s a fresh look at grace that shifts the focus from how...

Marcus dives into Romans 5:18–6:18 and tackles a big question around grace: if God’s grace is so abundant, what does that actually mean for the way Christians live? He challenges both the temptation to use grace as an excuse for sin and the tendency to rely on performance, pointing instead to an identity rooted in being made alive in Christ through the Holy Spirit. This is a strong reminder that b...

Guest speaker Ben Dainton askes us to to ask God the courageous questions. Fear tells us to stay in the boat, but this message asks what it might look like to take a courageous step of faith. Walking through Matthew 14:22–33, the speaker looks at Peter stepping onto the water and challenges us to ask God the courageous questions we often avoid—then choose obedience when fear kicks in. It’s a remin...

In this message, Andrew explores spiritual warfare, the subtle ways things can pull us away from Jesus, and what it means to stand firm in Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2:4–6 and Ephesians 6:10–11, the speaker unpacks the idea that we don’t fight for our identity—we stand from the identity God has already given us, as forgiven, adopted, made new, and seated with Christ. It’s a strong reminder to...

Graeme looks at Acts 16:13–34 and the “midnight” moments when life feels darkest and most uncertain. Through Paul and Silas, he explores what it looks like to surrender to God’s direction, stay connected to Him in prayer, and keep your focus on Jesus when everything falls apart. It’s a challenge to see people through heaven’s eyes, trust God when the breakthrough hasn’t come yet, and remember that...

Pastor Graeme unpacks Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1–13 and asks a pretty direct question: are we actually ready for the King to return, or are we just looking the part? He challenges the difference between religious performance and a real, life-changing relationship with Jesus, pointing us back to grace, the Holy Spirit, and what Christ has already done for us. This is a wake-u...

Michael Keefe from Compassion joins us as a guest speaker looking at Matthew 22:35–40 and the connection Jesus makes between loving God and loving our neighbour. He challenges the idea that worship and justice can be separated, showing how genuine devotion to God should naturally overflow into compassion, generosity, and practical love for people who are vulnerable or struggling. It’s a reminder t...

This week, guest speaker Chris Luthy looks at Acts 16:6–10 and what it means when the door seems shut. Sometimes the timing isn’t right, and we’re called to pray, wait, and trust that God is doing far more than we can see. But other doors are already open—and the challenge is to notice them, step out in faith, and actually share the good news of Jesus. It’s a practical reminder that mission isn’t...

In this message, Andrew walks through John 4 and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, showing how Jesus meets her right in the middle of her questions, pain, and longing. He explores Jesus’ promise of “living water” and the deeper truth that the good things in life—family, work, food, success, and relationships—can be gifts from God without being able to carry the weight of our deepest desires. It...

Andrew walks through Genesis 16 and the messy story of Hagar, Abram, and Sarai, showing how the Bible refuses to hide the failures of real people. At the centre is Hagar’s discovery that God sees her—not just the surface, but the pain, confusion, and reality underneath. It’s an honest look at suffering, trust, and why God’s presence is not a consolation prize, but often the greatest gift he gives...

Andrew walks through Genesis 26 and the story of Isaac’s wells, showing how faith and fear can sit side by side in the same person. Isaac trusts God in a famine, yet still acts out of fear when pressure hits close to home. It’s a grounded look at God’s blessing in the middle of opposition, and the way we live with the first fruits of God’s promises while still longing for the fullness to come. Thi...

Andrew looks at the big question we all hit at some point: how do we know what to do when we don’t know what to do? Drawing from Revelation 6, Acts 16, Ruth, James 1:5, and Proverbs 3:5–6, he talks about fear, uncertainty, and the way God guides us through decisions. It’s a grounded message about learning to pause, pray, seek wisdom, name what matters most, and then actually take the next step. No...

In this message, Mat takes 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 and asks a pretty honest question: what does it actually look like to live quietly when everything around us is loud? He doesn’t land on escape or switching off from life, but on something deeper — a heart that treasures Jesus above every other competing thing. From there, this becomes a practical call to love well, stop getting tangled in everyone...

Mat challenges the idea that there’s a “silver bullet” for following Jesus, ministry, relationships, or life’s messy situations. Looking at 1 Corinthians 9:19–23, he shows how Paul lived contextually—meeting people where they were for the sake of the gospel—because God doesn’t treat people like one-size-fits-all projects. It’s a grounded call to stop trying to control every outcome and instead see...

Andrew unpacks John 3 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, showing that new life with God is something we receive, not something we achieve. He connects that with Ezekiel 36, Judges 2:10, and Psalm 78, calling the church to make room for the next generation—both kids growing up in faith and people of every age being born anew in Jesus. It’s a hopeful but serious reminder that faith do...

Andrew walks through Acts 1:4–11, looking at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and what it means to be a Jesus-shaped community. He pushes back on the idea that God is distant, showing how Jesus hasn’t abandoned His people but is present with us, working in us, and sending us out as witnesses. It’s a grounded reminder that faith is not about reaching for a far-off God, but learning to live aware of the...

Andrew looks at Luke 15 and the kind of joy God has when lost people come home. He pushes us beyond a church that only looks inward, and into a life that notices the one—the person God is already chasing, already working in, already drawing back to himself. This is a vision message about living outward, joining God’s mission, and planting trees for people whose stories we may never fully see. It’s...

Julia, Janis and Kylie share honest stories from Mother’s Day, each pointing to the way God stays present through pain, waiting, uncertainty and change. Drawing from Isaiah 41:8–16, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12 and Philippians 4:6–7, these messages are a reminder that God is still writing our stories, even when the chapter we’re in feels hard to understand. It’s a grounded encouragement to keep trustin...

Andrew unpacks Matthew 28 and what it really means to “make disciples,” pushing back on the pressure to strive and instead pointing to a life of partnering with God. He keeps coming back to that idea of an “easy yoke”—that following Jesus isn’t about doing more, but staying close, listening, and responding as you go. There’s a strong reminder here that this is God’s mission, not ours to carry. He’...

Andrew reflects on Matthew 22:36–40 and what it really means to love God and love others without turning it into striving. He keeps coming back to this idea of the “easy yoke” from Jesus—learning to listen, respond, and let Christ live through us rather than trying to force spiritual growth on our own. There’s a strong challenge here around drifting into comfort and missing the point, especially a...

Graeme shares a moment from John 3:16 that shifted things for him personally—realising God’s love wasn’t just general but directed straight at him. From there, he walks through Mark 14 and the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, showing what it looks like to actually encounter Jesus and not hold anything back. It’s a pretty direct challenge around surrender, humility, and the difference bet...