Commending & Contending

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A podcast of The Gospel Coalition Australia about how we are commending and contending for the gospel in our daily lives.

  1. 09/11/2025

    Gospel Ministry: Effective Evangelism

    This is part two of our series looking at The Gospel Coalition Australia foundation documents - particularly when we ask ourselves the question: what is gospel ministry in Australia? In this episode we consider the importance of effective evangelism in our ministry. We hear from past guests on this topic, including: Richard Chin (episode 40) David Shaw (episode 53) Jess Fields (episode 56) Helen Bell (episode 23) Tori Walker (episode 15) And here's part one of the series: Weekly Gatherings

    18 min

  2. 26/10/2025

    Film Making and the Gospel of Jesus, Josh Allan on Commending Jesus when making a movie

    Josh Allan joins us in the episode of Commending and Contending to talk about film making, and especially a project he's working on right now. We talk about the collaborative nature of the work of making a movie and how artists can balance the art and the message of a movie.   You can find out more about Josh's project at: faithdoubtfilm.com.au

    20 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    The Gospel and Retirement: how one TGCA Council member is using his retirement to serve

    We are joined in this episode by Murray Lean, a long serving TGCA Council member, who is also active in his local TGCA Network in South East Queensland. Murray shares with us how he has sought to serve the people of God in his retirement. We also tap into Murray's wisdom and experience to hear about some places he has ministered and his thoughts on mentoring younger pastors. An article from Murray, from a few years ago: Pastoral Ministry and the Call to Die

    21 min

  4. 28/09/2025

    How Churches Serve and Reach Everyday People, with Andrew Beddoe

    When we compare the demographic of the local area with who is with us at church, we might discover that Everyday People are under represented amongst God's people. Andrew Beddoe, who works at the Vocational Bible College, joins us for thsi chat about why it might be that we see the discrepancy and how we might respond to it. Vocational Bible College Addressing the 'Everyday People' Leadership Gap

    20 min

  5. 14/09/2025

    Christian Education in Schools: the Canberra experience of sharing Jesus in public schools

    In this episode we are joined by Jess Fields who works for the main Religious Education provider in the city of Canberra. Jess shares the joys and challenges of bringing the good news of Jesus to students in ACT public schools.

    17 min

  6. 31/08/2025

    Mission and Melody, Joseph Hewitt joins me to talk about resources on the website

    The Gospel Coalition Australia Website has plenty of great articles, but it has other resources too. Joseph Hewitt serves as the Reviews Editor for TGCA and brings to our conversation a recent book review by Mikey Lynch. I have an episode of one of our new podcasts, TGCA Music, to talk about. A Chronicle of Melbourne Revivalism seeking principles for today You can email: joseph.hewitt@thegospelcoalition.org.au King of Grace by Tenielle Neda on TGCA Music podcast

    18 min

  7. 17/08/2025

    The work of the Holy Spirit and my own agency, with Candice Bergamin

    You've probably wondered about how God's Holy Spirit at work in you fits together with how much you are doing, you own agency, as you grow and change. We rest in Jesus' promise that the Spirit is present and active to cause us to grow and bear fruit, and yet we also know that we are to work out our own salvation. How should we think about all of this? Candice Bergamin joins us to talk about her post-graduate study and what she's learning about this topic.

    23 min

  8. 03/08/2025

    What Peter's first letter teaches us about commending Jesus, with David Shaw

    It's kind of obvious to say, but the apostles had a pretty good handle on what it takes for disciples to commend the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. David Shaw joins us in this episode to focus our attention on Peter's first letter and the themes we find there. Peter's teaching is wonderfully helpful in shaping how we understand who we are, and what it might look like to live out our calling, and be a blessing. Here are some of David's articles from the website: God's elect, resident aliens in Babylon Bless, for to this you were called

    22 min
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A podcast of The Gospel Coalition Australia about how we are commending and contending for the gospel in our daily lives.

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  • Creator
    The Gospel Coalition
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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