We are wrapping up 2024 with friend of the show, Simeon Costa! This is his fifth time on the podcast and he continues to be a blessing with his unique scriptural insight.

It has been a great year and I am grateful for each and every one of you who listen and share the show. I will be taking a short break over the next couple weeks as my family and I gear up for a busy 2025. New episodes should be returning by the end of the month with some amazing guests.

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Skip to 17:30 if you want to get straight to the topical discussion.

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This is the closing word from Dr Janice Sjostrand in Episode 185.

This is the closing word from Episode 184 with Jonathan Downs.

I am so excited to bring this conversation to you all! During his recent visit to Sydney, I was able to sit down with Raymond Woodward along with my Pastor, Stanley Harvey, to discuss their advice for those who are involved in leadership. So many great nuggets of wisdom from these two leaders of leaders.

After you listen to it, make sure to share this with someone you know that is involved in ministry.

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This is the closing word from Episode 182 with Simeon Costa.

Today we are blessed to have Dr Janice Sjostrand back on the podcast! She is an amazing woman of God who has ministered all over the world.

In this conversation, we talked about the difference between God’s love and other types of love, the importance of being full of the Spirit for our relationships, why we need to focus on the present, and much more.

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⁠Previous episode with Dr Sjostrand⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R1ZNgvsuyWz91IGVAtksZ?si=IHDsN3yORbas0YyCMnzNLA

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Takeaways

• The love of God is essential for healthy relationships.
• Ephesians provides a blueprint for understanding family dynamics.
• We are spiritual beings having human experiences.
• Love is the foundation for growth in relationships.
• The first child in a family is the marriage itself.
• Conflict in families often stems from unresolved issues.
• God's love transforms our character and relationships.
• The New Testament introduces the concept of a new creature.
• Family is redefined through spiritual connection rather than biology.
• Paul's suffering led to a deeper understanding of God's love.
• Experiencing God's love is essential for transformation.
• The fullness of God surpasses human knowledge.
• Being rooted in love is crucial for spiritual growth.
• Mercy is a vital aspect of experiencing God's love.
• Relationships should be motivated by love, not duty.
• The legacy of love begins at home.
• Living in the present allows for genuine connections.
• God's love can heal past wounds and fears.
• True love is demonstrated through actions and service.

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Today we welcome Jonathan Downs back to the podcast! He is Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Canberra and Overseas Missions Director of the UPCA.

In this conversation, Jonathan Downs discusses his role as the Overseas Missions Director for the UPCA, reflecting on the importance of missions as a core aspect of the church's mission. He highlights Australia's growing role in regional missions, the significance of the recent Papua New Guinea Jubilee celebration, and the responsibility of believers and churches to engage in missions through giving and personal evangelism.

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Previous time on the podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l155arwGF1ycTMm1ld8Dg?si=08RvbxhxRZi1a7SWuXpXiQ

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Takeaways

• Missions is a core aspect of the church's mission.
• Australia has become a significant sending nation for missions.
• The hunger for God in Papua New Guinea is remarkable.
• Every believer has a responsibility to engage in missions.

• Expectations can lead to miraculous outcomes in ministry.
• The church's financial blessings should be used to support missions.
• The ultimate goal of missions is to save lost souls. The Great Commission is a divine mandate from Jesus.
• Micro giving, though small, can have a significant impact.
• Sacrificial giving is essential for church growth.
• Churches that give generously are often blessed.
• Meeting felt needs can open doors for the gospel.
• Every believer has a responsibility to share the gospel.
• The urgency of the gospel calls for immediate action.
• God blesses those who give with faith and sacrifice.

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This is the closing word from Episode 181 with Raymond Woodward.