Northern Community's Podcast

For many of us, we will face a time in our life when we cry out for help and only experience silence. But where is God, when He does not come to help in our time of need? A message by David Toscano

Today, Toni Nguyen joins Northern again today as she reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Today, guest speaker Toni Nguyen reflects on the journey from darkness to light in the account of Jesus healing the man born blind.

Scars are physical evidence of a hurt that occurred in the past. And each of us carries scars with us. How we view our scars can affect how we see ourselves. But how does Jesus see us - scars and all? A message by Samantha

For many of us, there are times in our life when we feel stuck and struggle for a way out. But even today there is hope and mercy that charts a way forward for a better future and to live life well. A message by David Toscano

Today, it is easy to get caught up in transactional relationships. Just look at the political scene. But have you ever wondered if this might be how Jesus felt by those around Him? A message by David Toscano

Today, Samantha explores an account from the life of Jesus that turns faith conversations on their head.

Today, we discover a celebration that teetered on the edge of humiliation if it were not for a bold request and generous save. A message by David Toscano

As the world rediscovers Australia through the 2022 lamb advertisement, we rediscover what it means to call Jesus the Lamb of God. A message by David Toscano To see the full Australian Lamb ad, visit https://youtu.be/Ck8CO6zGFB0 For the reflection sheet, visit https://nccc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-35-39-Reflection-Sheet-Electronic.pdf

To understand the story of Jesus, you need to go back... way back to where it all began in Genesis. A message by David Toscano. If you have wondered what we mean by Northern running hybrid services, we have included the Bible reading by Pol Chavarria who joined us from his home. If you can't make it to 81HighStreet, but have access to ZOOM, you  are most welcome to join us. Call the office on...

As we embark on a new year, how will you be different at the end of 2022 to the start? Living with purpose helps you know what to say yes and not to. Today we discover how a clear purpose helped John decide what to and not to include in his Gospel account of the life of Jesus. A message by David Toscano

On behalf of everyone at Northern Community Church of Christ, we wish you a happy, safe and blessed Christmas.

A thought doesn't really count if it is never backed by action - especially when it comes to love. A message by David Toscano

We can easily fill up our lives with stuff, but true joy is found in the most unexpected of places. A message by Samantha

You don't have to look far to see conflict. At work, school, on the TV. It seems to be everywhere. So where do you go for peace? How can you know peace? A message by David Toscano.

Today we are constantly bombarded with bad news. But in this season of advent, we can hope for a change. A message by David Toscano Thanks again to Fred McKinnon for your reflective music http://www.fredmckinnon.com/

Living life well is not about playing it safe. Living life well calls us to step out and risk because, perhaps, we can do something extraordinary. A message by David Toscano

As you prepare for the future, rather than snapping back into old habits, what renewed vision is stirring within you that will define and shape your future? For Northern, we take some time to explore our renewed vision. A message by David Toscano

Today, Airforce Chaplain Karen Haynes explores what it means to live life on the edge. It is something every follower of Jesus is called to do.

What does it mean to live life with passion? And how do you protect it from becoming an obsession? Join Samantha as she explores our next instalment of living life well.

Today we are joined by Prison Network CEO, Amelia Pickering as she speaks on a topic close to her heart - Living Life with Hope. For more information about Prison Network, visit https://www.prisonnetwork.org.au/  Reflection music at the end by Fred McKinnon http://www.fredmckinnon.com/

Today more than ever, love can quickly become a commodity that is traded, restricted and selectively applied to those who disserve or have earned it.  But if we want to live life well, we need to live life with love.

Living life well does not happen by accident. Living life well does not come by following the path of least resistance and endless compromises and whims. If you really want to live life well, then you need to live life with meaning. A message by David Toscano

The desire to renovate, to recreate parts of our world or our lives is not uncommon. But how do we go about this? A message by David Toscano

Today we explore the original accounts of Creation and how it should shape our understanding of our responsibilities as stewards, but also whose voice we listen to in understanding our identity. A message by David Toscano.