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Gill Evans went to out to Tanzania to serve God’s people. She came back due to a tragic set of circumstances surrounding her twin sister which then led her to become a counsellor. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Gill Evans went to out to Tanzania to serve God’s people. She came back due to a tragic set of circumstances surrounding her twin sister which then led her to become a counsellor. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

There’s no such thing as retirement for a Christian. That’s the view of David and Pat Jackson who, as a recently retired couple, are making the most of every opportunity to make Jesus known. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

David and Pat Jackson had opposite upbringings, grew up in opposite parts of the world but God brought them together in Philadelphia, USA. From there, a deep love for teaching Jesus to the next generation was born and has continued for decades. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

In Part 2, Ivan shares the heart behind two other areas he’s sought to reflecting the heart of Jesus - namely High School Scripture Teaching and fostering a child. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Ivan Harris shares his insights into what God is doing amongst youth who are in a Youth Justice centre where he serves as a chaplain. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

John recently wrote a song based on Psalm 91 which so many from MBM have found helpful. In this episode he shares the heart behind it. Watch the music video of My God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2YHMcANKf8 Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

"Would you like to read the Bible with me?" In the middle of post-natal psychosis isn’t the first place where you’d ask someone this question. But Maxine shares about how God gave her an opportunity to ask this question at the end of a very difficult pregnancy filled with anxiety. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

“As Christians, we’re committed to relieving suffering in this world and even more so in the world to come”. That’s what Dave Ingram, CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Association is committed to. He shares not only some of the projects they’re involved in but shares his heart behind it. Find out more about Samaritan's Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org.au Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

As wonderful as it is to serve Jesus in a paid, full-time capacity, there can be some painful lessons to learn along the way. Both Lydia and Josie peel back the curtain to share the immense joy and privilege of being a ministry apprentice and how those painful lessons have been beneficial in their onward and upward journey. We even get to hear their reflections on not just dating, but cross-cultural dating Find out more about our Ministry Apprentices: mbm.org.au/mts Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Dan loves Jesus. And he loves sport. In fact, he works for a sporting team. In this episode, we go behind the scenes in to what for many might be a dream job, to hear how Dan seeks to make much of Jesus. Along the way, we also tackle the topic of sport through a Christian framework. Resources: The Good Sporting Life Book - https://matthiasmedia.com.au/collections/latest/products/the-good-sporting-life?variant=32233443950678 Grace to Grace - Joel Houston and Chris Davenport Hillsong Music Publishing CCLI #13061 Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

David is a truckie who clearly loves Jesus. Even though he was a bit nervous about sharing his story, he shares openly and honestly about seeing his wife go through a major health ordeal. The end result is a God-honouring window into this follower of Jesus. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

When Jesus said in Matthew 28:18 Go and make disciples of all nations, he was dead serious. In today’s episode, we hear of how people throughout Jean's life have taken that seriously. Firstly the missionaries that loved her and shared Jesus with her while she was in University in Thailand and more recently another woman from MBM. Now in turn, that has gone on to bear fruit as Jean disciples others. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

In Western countries, people are living longer and spending more years of their life with an age-related disability like hearing or vision loss. The average person in a Western country will actually spend between 8-20 years of their life with some kind of disability. But despite that, disability is still treated like a marginal issue and not something that impacts everyone. Churches are no different which is why Louise Gosbell has become so passionate about this issue after being impacted by this in a personal way many years ago. Resources Jesus Club - https://www.jesusclub.org.au Louise’s own family story: https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/church-online-has-been-great-for-our-daughter-with-special-needs/ The parable of the great banquet and the church Disability and the Body of Christ Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

In an age where the family has become an idol for so many, Lisa Boyd shares how she’s seen the concept of church being a family play out in her life. It’s had a massive impact on her Resources Single Minded Conference - https://www.singlemindedconference.com/ Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

As a doctor just starting out, Tim has been witness to both ends of life. He’s delivered the same number of babies, as he’s written death certificates. In this episode, Tim gives us a window into COVID19 in his hospital. But more than that, Tim opens up how COVID19 has intensified his feelings of loneliness and singleness. Resources https://www.crossway.org/books/7-myths-about-singleness-tpb/ https://www.crossway.org/articles/podcast-is-singleness-superior-to-marriage-sam-allberry/ Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

We take marriage seriously because God takes marriage seriously. In this episode, Kim shares practical tips and wisdom that are useful for all relationships. This will be an episode that you’ll want to listen to again and again and again. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Romans 8:37 describes how in the Lord Jesus, God’s people are conquerors because we are deeply loved. Kim Morris is going to share her journey from being a witness to domestic family violence as a child to the way she has come to know and love Jesus today. So much so that she is committed to helping others and helping them navigate difficult times and situations. **Note: Please be mindful if you’ve got young people listening in** Resources: Free call - 1800 RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service Common Grace DFV Resources - https://www.commongrace.org.au/domestic_violence NSW Government Domestic Violence Line Free call 1800 656 463 Translating and Interpreting Services: 13 14 50 MBM Domestic and Family Violence policy - https://mbm.org.au/policies/dfv/ Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Italy has sadly had over 32,000 deaths due to COVID19. One family from MBM was on board one of the last flights out of the country before it went into lockdown. But really, that’s just one bump along an entire year of ups and downs for the Boydell family. Whether it’s post-natal depression, a mum being in a coma, or the challenge of being a stay-at-home dad, God has been at work in this dear family. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online

Italy has sadly had over 32,000 deaths due to COVID19. One family from MBM was on board one of the last flights out of the country before it went into lockdown. But really, that’s just one bump along an entire year of ups and downs for the Boydell family. Whether it’s post-natal depression, a mum being in a coma, or the challenge of being a stay-at-home dad, God has been at work in this dear family. Get in touch: podcast@mbm.org.au Keen to find out more about Jesus and who we are? Visit mbm.org.au Watch our online service: mbm.org.au/online