Episodes

  • In a world of immediate gratification and instant results, self-control seems like such a foreign concept. Yet, the power of God works in our lives to bring self-control. So how do we get there? How do we deny the reckless indulgence of the world around us, and reflect God's selfless and others-focussed attitude? Aimee and Jo talk to Jonquil Burn, Riverlife's LifeCentre Co-ordinator, about how to anchor our lives in the power of God to let self-control bear its fruit.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    Riverlife's LifeCentre (including bookings)"Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

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  • Outrage is the stock in trade of our modern communication channels, yet the Kingdom of God presents us with gentleness as provided by the Holy Spirit. But how do we navigate our reactions of outrage when everyone around us acts that way? Only with God's help! Aimee and Jo talk with Joel Kelder and Dave Scarlett, two men who live their lives demonstrating the power of gentleness.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

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  • The sheer scale of need in the world is almost unimaginable, and yet the faithfulness of God speaks to His provision to each person who has a need. How does that happen? Quite often, through faithful people being faithful with their resources as they live in relationship with our faithful God! Jo talks with Rod Callanan, one of the founders of Droplets in a Stream, about the faithfulness of God and the way that can be expressed to people who are often forgotten.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    Droplets in a Stream (DIAS) (Web)"Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Goodness is one of those fruits of the Spirit that never seems to draw much attention. It can feel a little beige, a little underwhelming, even boring. but goodness - when we really dig into it - is a whole lot more than just being okay. It's the expression of God's nature in our lived reality! Jo and Aimee talk with Barry Klopper, who's a family lawyer, and he sees the lack of goodness in people's lives every day and has first-hand experience of what goodness can do when people are in chaos

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Peace is an often-talked-about commodity that is constantly sought and seemingly hard to find. Biblical peace goes beyond an absence of conflict, towards the state where people flourish in relationship with God and others. Bailey Meyers joins Aimee and Jo to discuss how peace addresses the contempt of our current culture and the power of taking the time to think before we react.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Kindness is one of the Spirit's antidotes to hostility in our world. See the needs of others and using all that God has given us to meet those needs breaks the cycles of brokenness that the world offers so many. Shélagh Walton and Hannah Row join Aimee and Jo to talk about the fruit of kindness.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Lynn Anstey has worked alongside people with physical and mental disabilities for much of her professional life, and when her faith and her deep compassion met in a ministry to adults with disabilities in a faith context, it seemed like the best use of her 'retirement' years that she could imagine. And it turns out, she's more busy now than in her professional life, as she ministers to and walks alongside people that are often forgotten and overlooked in the mainstream church.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their successes and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    The Story of ABLE (Riverlife website) - Nikki Peck"Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Join Jo as he talks with Sarah McIntosh and Jeremy Veenstra about Enter the Light, Riverlife's Christmas production. Join them as they explore the power of artistic expressions of biblical truths, the power of place and impact of stepping into the Christmas story in a different way. Then, stay tuned for a portion of Jo's conversation with Mike Bird about the historical Jesus, and why he's the best thing in the world to talk about!

    Enter the Light runs live on December 14, 15 & 16 at 7pm at Riverlife Church in Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane. You can book your tickets here.

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    Book your Enter the Light seats hereMike Bird on the Bible Streams podcast (full episode)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Choosing joy in our everyday life can be challenging. Some days it's easy, some days it's hard. Add to that the current cultural emphasis in comparison, and it becomes downright toxic! Yet, in the middle of this, Holy Spirit offers us joy that overcomes. Jess Dickson and Sarah McIntosh share their journies into joy in the midst of family, sickness and comparison, and encourage us that it is possible!

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their success and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • The Fruit of the Spirit start with love. Aimee Cowan and Jo Leutton talk with Sandy Meyers about her life, ministry, and Helping Hands - a ministry to the disadvantaged on the streets and hostels of Ipswich, Australia.

    Connecting the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear from people from all walks of life sharing their success and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)Helping Hands (Community Directory)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • The Fruit of the Spirit are the perfect antidote to the chaos and challenges of modern life. Jo Leutton talks with Jay Kim, author of 'Analog Christian', about the challenge of living faithfully to God in the midst of modern culture. It turns out that much of what we face is the same as people have faced throughout history!

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)Jay's website - Jay Kim Thinks...

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • We begin a new season with a new series on the Fruit of the Spirit, and the way they are powerful antidotes to the challenges and pressures of our present life. Connecting the passage from Galatians 5 with Jay Kim's book "Analogue Christian", Jo Leutton and Aimee Cowan begin a journey through each of the Fruit of the Spirit, talking with people who live out these fruit in their everyday lives and ministries. You'll hear form people from all walks of life sharing their success and challenges as they seek to live in step with the Spirit in all that they do. Join us for this journey!

    Aimee & Jo introduce the series, and explore the passage in Galatians that outlines the Fruit of the Spirit.

    Links from this episode/helpful links:

    "Analogue Christian" by Jay Y. Kim (Amazon)Galatians (Bible Project) (Website)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Subscribe to Going Deeper on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

  • Alongside this podcast series, there is encouraging content on the Riverlife Women Instagram and Facebook pages. Connect with us online and add your voice into the conversation. Let’s spur each other on!

    Facebook: Riverlife Women Brisbane

    Instagram: Riverlife Women (@riverlife_women)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

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  • Alongside this podcast series, there is encouraging content on the Riverlife Women Instagram and Facebook pages. Connect with us online and add your voice into the conversation. Let’s spur each other on!

    Facebook: Riverlife Women Brisbane

    Instagram: Riverlife Women (@riverlife_women)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Android.

  • Alongside this podcast series, there is encouraging content on the Riverlife Women Instagram and Facebook pages. Connect with us online and add your voice into the conversation. Let’s spur each other on!

    Facebook: Riverlife Women Brisbane

    Instagram: Riverlife Women (@riverlife_women)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Android.

  • Alongside this podcast series, there is encouraging content on the Riverlife Women Instagram and Facebook pages. Connect with us online and add your voice to the conversation. Let’s spur each other on!

    Facebook: Riverlife Women Brisbane

    Instagram: Riverlife Women (@riverlife_women)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Android.

  • Alongside this podcast series, there is encouraging content on the Riverlife Women Instagram and Facebook pages. Connect with us online and add your voice into the conversation. Let’s spur each other on!

    Facebook: Riverlife Women Brisbane

    Instagram: Riverlife Women (@riverlife_women)

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Android.

  • While content has been limited this year, there has still been a lot to talk about in 2021 across the three podcasts across the Riverlife network. We've heard from some incredible guests and discussed a range of topics across theology, scripture, justice, and community! Join our producer, Tim, as he sits down with Jo to talk about all the highlights from 2021 and to look ahead to 2022. As is now a yearly tradition with Riverlife Podcasts, there will also be bloopers and outtakes. Here's to another awesome year ahead!

    This episode can also be found on our Bible Streams podcast channel.

    Resources/Links mentioned in this episode:

    Riverlife Podcast Network: Going Deeper | Bible Streams | The Round TableGoing Deeper - Episode 160 (Talking Justice 2: Jesus Sets Captives Free! with Amy Smith (International Justice Mission))Going Deeper - Episode 161 (Talking Justice 3: Action as Intercession with Dave Andrews)Going Deeper - Episode 166 (Taking Justice 8: Prophetic Voices of the Land with Ps Ada Boland)Bible Streams - Episode 64 (Jesus Stories 2: The Historical Jesus with Dr Michael Bird)Bible Streams - Episode 68 (Jesus Stories 6: The Gospel of John)Bible Streams - Episode 71 (Remnant Restored? Conversations in Ezra-Nehemiah 3: Ezra)The Round Table - Biblical Perspectives 5 (Dating Q&A Part 2)The Round Table - Biblical Perspectives 8 (Marriage - A Deeper Dive Part 1)The Round Table - Biblical Perspectives 10 (Community Q&A Part 1 (Live))Book: Leif Hetland - Healing the Orphan SpiritBible Streams - Facebook

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

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  • Have you ever thought about the differences between biblical justice and secular theories of social justice? How are believers to actually take part in efforts against injustice in our society, nation and world? How can we maintain a clear witness when working ‘with’ others engaged in the justice landscape?

    Join us as we hear from a range of prominent Christian voices ‘talking justice’, including:
    Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia,
    Amy Smith, Chief Advocate of International Justice Mission Australia and
    Dave Andrews, Christian Social Activist, Founder of the Waiters Union.

    We will also hear perspectives from a diverse range of contributors including:
    Tim Fawssett – Scripture Union
    Ada Boland – First Nation Prophetic Voices of the Land
    Elissa Macpherson– President of Baptist Women of the Pacific, Baptist World Alliance
    Rodney Callanan – Director, Droplets in a Stream
    Rob Spurr – Australian Director, Prophetic Finders
    Dan Paterson – Founder, Questioning Christianity

  • In a world of differences and divisions, the good news of Jesus can give those who follow Him the posture of patience and listening before jumping to judgement and separation. Tim Fawssett oversees Cross-Cultural Innovation for Scripture Union has experienced first-hand the power of seeing the person behind the beliefs, and the power of genuinely stopping and taking the time to hear someone else's story. Tim spoke with Ps Robyn and Ps Jo in this final episode of our Talking Justice series.

    More Information about Tim Fawssett and Scripture Union

    Web: The Feast (UK)Web: Scripture Union QLD

    Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.

    For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

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