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Going Deeper

154 Episodes

31 minutes | 2 days ago
Summer Sessions 2021: Ps Charles Stock (Part 2)
Welcome to our Summer Sessions! Every Australian Summer, we feature sessions from conferences and events we've held that you probably haven't heard! This episode, we bring you Ps Charles Stock's message from Life to Love Conference 2019. This is part 2 of his message. Make sure you've listened to part 1, and come back next episode for part 3!Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Podcast: Episode 1 of Charles' messageWeb: Iris Global - Support them herePodcast: Going Deeper - Embrace Adventure w/ Charles & Anne StockLinks: Riverlife Podcast Network - Going Deeper | Bible Streams | The Round TableThanks to Iris Global and Shawn Ercoli for permission to use this content. 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
38 minutes | 9 days ago
Summer Sessions 2021: Ps Charles Stock (Part 1)
Welcome to our Summer Sessions! Every Australian Summer, we feature sessions from conferences and events we've held that you probably haven't heard! This episode, we bring you Ps Charles Stock's message from Life to Love Conference 2019. This is part 1 of his message. Come back next episode for part 2!Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Iris Global - Support them herePodcast: Going Deeper - Embrace Adventure w/ Charles & Anne StockLinks: Riverlife Podcast Network - Going Deeper | Bible Streams | The Round TableThanks to Iris Global and Shawn Ercoli for permission to use this content. 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
67 minutes | 16 days ago
2020, that's a wrap!
There's been a lot to talk about in 2020 across the three podcasts across the Riverlife network. We've heard from some incredible guests, discussed a range of topics, and even launched a new podcast in the process! Join our producer, Tim, as he sits down with Jo, Scott, Nick (from The Round Table), and Alex (from Bible Streams) to talk about all the highlights from 2020 and to look ahead to 2021. As is now a yearly tradition with Riverlife Podcasts, there will also be bloopers. Here's to another awesome year ahead!Resources/Links mentioned in this episode:Riverlife Podcast Network: Going Deeper | Bible Streams | The Round TableGoing Deeper - Episode 131 (Take a Breath: Jerome Lubbe)Bible Streams - Episode 54 (The People of God 4: Purposes of God's People with Andrew Dunstan)Bible Streams - Episode 57 (Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert Alter)The Round Table - Community Highlights Bonus Episode 1 (Sanctuary Co.)Event: Riverlife YA Launch 2021Riverlife Youth - Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
38 minutes | 23 days ago
Christmas Special: "Met In Thee Tonight"
Join Scott and Jo as they take a look at the way Christmas fulfils the promises of the Old Testament in so many amazing ways and also draws us forward into the hope that Jesus brings us all at Christmas.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Book: Andreas Köstenberger & Alexander E. Stewart - The First Days of JesusSocial: Riverlife Facebook (for Wednesday morning weekly devotions) Podcast: Going Deeper - The Victory of the Atonement Easter SpecialWeb: The Bible Project - MatthewWeb: The BIble Project - LukeBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
39 minutes | a month ago
Christmas Through Shepherds' Eyes - Karen Wilson
In this special Christmas episode, we bring to you a wonderful message from our Christmas 2019 preaching series. We feature guest speaker Karen Wilson speaking from her experience with Baptist World Aid, and she encourages us to encounter God and then not shut up about Him!Karen is an amazing speaker, pastor and leader, with a global ministry and a calling to influence and motivate people to live their life fully for Jesus. She has worked at a global level for Baptist World Aid, and is currently the President of the Baptist World Alliance Women. See the notes for more info and resources from Karen.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Book: Karen Wilson - The Inside StorySocial Media: Karen Wilson MinistriesPodcast: Going Deeper - Walking with GodPodcast: Going Deeper - Changing Nations: Transformational ChangeBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
3 minutes | a month ago
Going Deeper Update: Something new for 2021!
There's no new episode this week, but Jo gives us a little sneak peek into next year and a fun new idea! In the mean time, why not listen to one of our other podcasts?Other Podcasts from Riverlife Church:The Round Table - listen to the new series of our Young Adult podcast, by YAs for YAs, talking about things that matter to YAs. Listen to the new series, 'Biblical Perspectives'Bible Streams - a podcast all about getting deep into scripture. Take a listen to our new series on the Psalms.Get all the Riverlife Church Sunday messages on our podcast. Be encouraged as you listen to our 2020 Christmas series.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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
35 minutes | a month ago
2020: Good News! An Attitude of Gratitude
Join Senior Pastor John Robertson and host Jo Leutton as they reflect on the good news of God's work at Riverlife in 2020. Hear some clips from our thanksgiving services, and get yourself encouraged by what God has been doing amidst the chaos of this past year! He is good, so give thanks to Him!We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers in our church family that make all the ministry and transformation of lives happen! God bless you, and we love you!Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Video: Preparing The HouseBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
34 minutes | 2 months ago
Pray: Cultivating Passion for Prayer - Claudine Hawkins
Continuing our focus on prayer, Jo catches up with passionate pray-er and Riverlife staff member Claudine Hawkins, about how to being and continue to cultivate a passionate prayer life that draws us closer to God in our daily walk with Him.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Book: Pete Greig - How to PrayBook: St Athanasius - The Life of St. AnthonyBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
25 minutes | 2 months ago
Pray: Brian Heasley - Renewing the Ancient Rhythms of Prayer (Rebroadcast)
Prayer is the lifeblood of the Christian life, and as we spend the next few weeks focussing on prayer, we wanted to bring you a fascinating conversation with Brian Heasley, the International Director of 24/7 Prayer.Brian Heasley, the International Prayer Director of 24/7 Prayer, joins us to share his heart for reviving and renewing the rhythms of prayer in the contemporary church. He speaks from years of experience as a pastor, explaining why prayer must be a practice for all believers. Join us and learn some easy tips to improve your prayer life and go deeper in your relationship with God.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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 
26 minutes | 2 months ago
Exploring the Psalms with Robert Alter: A Bible Streams Sneak Peek
Reading the Bible can be simple, but oftentimes we are faced with words, ideas and language that isn't instantly accessible, particularly in the Old Testament. This episode of Going Deeper features a sneak peek of our most recent Bible Streams episode, "Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert Alter". Jo and Alex Walker (Bible Streams host) speak with world-renowned author and literary expert Robert Alter on how to read Hebrew poetry. Enjoy this snippet from their conversation.From Bible Streams: "In episode 2 of our series on the Psalms, Jo and Alex are joined by Robert Alter to discuss how to understand Hebrew poetry. Robert is an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative literature at the University of California in Berkeley and has written numerous books on Hebrew literature, including the Art of Biblical Poetry. Robert has translated the Hebrew Bible into English along with a full commentary on the text, and his love for the richness of the Bible comes through in our conversation. Thanks to Robert for giving us his time and his thoughtful insights."Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: Robert Alter - The Art of Biblical PoetryBook: Robert Alter - The Book of the Psalms: A Translation with CommentaryBook: Robert Alter - The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with CommentaryPodcast: Bible Streams - Our Heart Songs 1: Introducing the PsalmsPodcast: Bible Streams - Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert AlterBig 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 
46 minutes | 2 months ago
Worship in the Darkness: Helen, Mike & the Persecuted Church (Open Doors)
Many Christians in western cultures may feel the inconvenience of restrictions like COVID, but we should be careful to not mistake this of persecution. Join Ps Robyn Robertson as she talks to Mike Gore, CEO of Open Doors, and Helen Berhan, an Eritrean Christian who loves Jesus, worship, and has survived persecution. Join them on a virtual field trip to the toughest places on earth to live out the Christian faith.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Open Doors AustraliaSocial: Hear the full interview on Riverlife's Facebook pageGive: Contribute financially to Open Doors workBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 
43 minutes | 3 months ago
Light in the Darkness: IJM Investigator Mark
Justice is a central element to the life of Jesus and His Kingdom people. For some, the call of justice on them means getting low, going into dark places, and setting captives free. Jo and guest host Pastor Robyn Robertson speak with International Justice Mission Investigator Mark (not his real name), about the job of an undercover investigator, the heart for justice that God's people can carry, and how to make a difference where each one of us are placed by the Lord.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:About IJM: IJM is the largest anti-slavery organisation in the world. IJM has four areas of focus - to rescue, to restore, to restrain and to repair.Web: IJM-  find out more about the work of IJM and to sign up for monthly IJM emailsWeb: Become an IJM Freedom PartnerInfo: To understand more about the situation of child slavery on Lake Volta in GhanaEsther's Story Part 1 Esther's Story Part 2 The Deep Place (Director's Cut)24 boys rescued on Lake VoltaAftercare: The Healing BeginsBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
45 minutes | 3 months ago
Sowing Seeds of Prayer: Josh Yeoh
Cultivating a heart of prayer and worship reflects Jesus's desire for His church to be a house of prayer for all the nations. Yet, we are faced with so much noise and distraction that it can be hard to find time to behold the face of God. Jo speaks with Josh Yeoh, a pastor, worship leader and songwriter from Riverlife Church in Singapore, about cultivating a life of prayer and worship that transforms us and blesses the place the God has planted us.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Video: Josh Yeoh OfficialSocial: Josh Yeoh FacebookWeb: Penang House of PrayerMusic: Josh Yeoh on SpotifyBook: Pete Greig - Red Moon RisingBook: Pete Greig - Dirty GloryBook: Samuel Whitefield - Son of ManWeb: iHOP Prayer RoomWeb: Upperroom Prayer RoomBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 
47 minutes | 3 months ago
Creativity From Intimacy: Brett & Leah Shaw
Art and it's creation can be one of those wonderfully unknown things. Where does inspiration come from? How does each different artist recieve it, and translate that into what the rest of us get to experience? For Brett and Leah Shaw, that process is intrinsically tied to their relationship with Jesus and how the Holy Spirit is leading and guiding them. Brett and Leah talk with Jo and Scott about life, creativity, faith and New Year's Day.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Leah Shaw - ArtworkSocial: KLAPPE Studio by Leah Shaw (Instagram)Social: Brett Anthony Shaw (Instagram)Music: Brett Anthony Shaw (Spotify | Apple Music)Song: 01/01/2020 (on Spotify)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. "01/01/2020" ©2020 Brett Anthony Shaw (used by permission).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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 
35 minutes | 3 months ago
Justice for All: IJM and Micah Australia
This episode features a special interview, where Ps Robyn Robertson joins Bianca Bryson from International Justice Mission (IJM), and Matt Darvas from Micah Australia. Both of these advocates for justice discuss with Robyn how the church can engage with issues of justice in this COVID-19 period. As you'll hear, there's plenty to consider, and there's practical ways you can get involved.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: International Justice Mission | Freedom Sunday 2020Web: Micah AustraliaBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
35 minutes | 4 months ago
Liturgy in a Culture of Chaos: Toby Thomas - Part 2
Our world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be formed and discipled through their experience of church and suggests to us that these ancient forms and rhythms give us references points in the chaos of our times. This is the second part of our conversation with Toby.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Hackney.ChurchPodcast: Going Deeper with Toby Thomas: A Place For MeApp: Daily Prayer (Apple)App: Lectio 365Resource: Bible in One Year (Alpha/HTB)Book: Book of Common PrayerBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
36 minutes | 4 months ago
Liturgy in a Culture of Chaos: Toby Thomas - Part 1
Our world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be formed and discipled through their experience of church and suggests to us that these ancient forms and rhythms give us references points in the chaos of our times.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Hackney.ChurchPodcast: Going Deeper with Toby Thomas: A Place For MeApp: Daily Prayer (Apple)App: Lectio 365Resource: Bible in One Year (Alpha/HTB)Book: Book of Common PrayerBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
39 minutes | 4 months ago
A Peculiar Grace: Rich Wilson (Fusion UK)
So many God-opportunities happen throughout our lives. So often they are invitations to find God in the midst of unusual, difficult or unsettling circumstances. Rich Wilson joins Jo and Scott to talk about how God got his attention and, through a group of passionate young people, started a movement for University students, seeing God break into situations and circumstances. And yet, in the middle of it all, we keep walking and following the call of God on our lives. Can we accept God's invitation to be mothers and fathers for the next generation?Rich Wilson is the leader of Fusion, a UK-based University student movement. Rich is passionate about the local church's role in student mission, and has been leading in this area for over 25 years.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Fusion UKResource: Fusion Discipleship DecksVideo: Fusion UK on YouTube - Make sure you check out the recent online conference.Book: Rich Wilson - A Call Less OrdinaryWeb: Open Heaven ChurchBig 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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
57 minutes | 4 months ago
Permission to Practice: Dr Kim Maas - Part 2
The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice of God, first through scripture and the Holy Spirit.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Kim Maas MinistriesPodcast: Move Ahead with Dr Kim Maas - Apple Podcasts | Google PlayBook: Dr Kim Maas - Prophetic CommunityBook: Dr Kim Maas - Speak to the Storm - thanks to Kim for giving us free access to her ebook "Speak to the Storm". You can download it free here.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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
39 minutes | 4 months ago
Permission to Practice: Dr Kim Maas - Part 1
The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice of God, first through scripture and the Holy Spirit.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Kim Maas MinistriesBook: Dr Kim Maas - Prophetic CommunityBook: Dr Kim Maas - Speak to the Storm - thanks to Kim for giving us free access to her ebook "Speak to the Storm". You can download it free here.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'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.
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