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We live in a world obsessed with rest, and yet many of us have no idea how to actually rest. Or maybe we don't? Because busyness is also deemed a virtue in some ways? Anyway....
We take holidays, scroll social media and tell ourselves we will slow down once the work is finished. But even when our bodies stop, our minds and souls often remain restless.
Aimee Joseph, author of Made to Rest: True Peace in a World That Never Stops, joins me to explore the spiritual roots beneath our exhaustion. We discuss how our desire for control, pleasure and our own righteousness can leave us unable to rest, and why repentance is an unexpected but essential doorway to peace.
We also unpack what the Bible says about Sabbath, whether the command still applies to Christians, and how to practise it without falling into legalism. Aimee shares practical ways individuals and families can build rhythms of ceasing, resting, embracing and feasting—even when life is busy, and the perfect Sabbath is impossible.
Ultimately, rest is not found in a holiday, a productivity system or a self-care routine. True rest is found in the person and finished work of Jesus Christ.
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Also mentioned: Guy Prentiss Waters — The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God
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This is part two of my conversation with Dr George Athas, Director of Research at Moore Theological College and author of Bridging the Testaments.
In this episode, George explains why “Jesus is Lord” is not merely a private spiritual statement. In the world of the New Testament, where Caesar was lord and Rome promised peace, to confess Jesus as Lord was deeply political.
We also talk about one of the most moving parts of the whole conversation: the Samaritans. I had always heard the Samaritan woman described mainly through the lens of Jewish hostility toward “mixed” people, but George explains the deeper history of Samaria, Mount Gerizim, Davidic hope, and why Jesus’ conversation at the well is so significant.
We also discuss:
What Christians can learn from political instability
Why “Jesus is Lord” challenges every earthly power
The tragedy and judgment in the Gospels
The Samaritans and the woman at the well
Acts and the reunification of Israel under King Jesus
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essenes
What the Apocrypha is and how Protestants should think about it
How prophecy helps us read both the Old and New Testaments
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Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God’s People in the Second Temple Period
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Most of us have heard the phrase “the 400 years of silence” — the idea that after Malachi, God went quiet until the arrival of Jesus in the New Testament.
But were the years between Malachi and Matthew actually silent?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr George Athas, Director of Research at Moore Theological College and author of Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God’s People in the Second Temple Period. George helps us understand what was really happening between the Old and New Testaments, why the Second Temple period matters, and how this missing history shapes the way we read the Gospels.
We talk about the return from exile, Davidic hope, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees and Sadducees, prophecy, the temple, and why the idea of “400 years of silence” may be far more problematic than many Christians realise.
This conversation genuinely blew my mind — and helped me see that the New Testament does not appear out of nowhere. God was still at work between the Testaments, preparing the way for the coming of Christ.
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Abortion is one of the most difficult and divisive issues in Australia today. As the pro-life movement gains traction, Christians need to ask not only what we believe, but how we are carrying those convictions.
In this episode, Cass speaks as a pro-lifer to pro-lifers. She gives a snapshot of abortion law and culture in Australia, reflects on Psalm 139, and addresses the growing infighting between incrementalists and abolitionists in the pro-life movement.
But this is not just about politics or strategy.
It is also about women facing unplanned pregnancies. Many women who seek abortion are scared, misinformed, unsupported, pressured, or convinced they have no other option. If Christians are going to speak up for unborn children, we must also be ready to support women in crisis.
The unborn child is not disposable.
 But the woman is not the enemy.
We must speak truth.
 We must defend life.
 And we must support pregnancy centres doing the work on the ground.
Topics covered:
Abortion in Australia
Pro-life movement in Australia
Psalm 139 and unborn life
Incrementalists vs abolitionists
Christian character in public debate
Women facing unplanned pregnancies
Pregnancy centres and practical support
Why Christians must be people of word and deed
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Parenting can often feel overwhelming. We want to raise our children well, disciple them faithfully, and navigate the pressures of modern family life, yet many of us feel like we're making it up as we go.
In this episode, I sit down with Harriet Connor and Andrew Horsfield, contributors to Parenting in God's Family Volume 2, to talk about the realities of parenting, discipleship, fatherhood, motherhood, family life, and the role of the church in raising children.
We discuss parenting failures, finding healthy limits, why children need more than just their parents, the importance of fathers taking responsibility for discipleship, and how modern culture has reshaped our understanding of family.
Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, or preparing for family life in the future, this conversation offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
06:10 Our biggest parenting failures
14:00 Finding healthy limits as parents
25:50 Work, provision and family life
36:00 What is a family actually for?
46:30 What does it mean for fathers to lead?
58:50 Are dads outsourcing discipleship?
1:13:30 The biggest parenting traps today
1:21:00 Why Parenting in God's Family Volume 2 matters
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https://growingfaith.com.au/articles/mothers-have-always-worked
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