Thriving

Rev. Sandy Brodine
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The Thriving podcast explores ways to grow thriving communities of faith. It focuses on growing disciples, faith formation and new missional initiatives. Thriving is hosted and produced by Rev. Sandy Brodine.

Episodes

  1. 15 hrs ago

    Thriving: Fresh Expressions of Church

    Fresh Expressions, cultural change, and the next chapter for the church Sandy Brodine spent time in London with Tim Lea, and Simon Goddard talking about what the Fresh Expressions movement has taught, and what it still needs to teach, in Australia and beyond. The focus is less on a technical fix and more on the deeper cultural shift the church needs if it is to form missional disciples in a changing context.  In this episode, the discussion moves through six stages of the Fresh Expressions journey and asks what it means to listen, serve, build community, grow disciples, and develop leadership that releases others rather than concentrates control. Chapters (00:00:00) - Uniting Church of Victoria and Tasmania(00:05:18) - The contemplative tradition and its role in the discipleship(00:08:10) - The Life of Contemplation(00:11:33) - The mission of the church(00:15:13) - Thriving: How to Build a Community of Faith

    Thriving: Fresh Expressions of Church

  2. 10 Aug

    The power of Intergenerational Community

    Join us as Tammy Preston from Intergenerate shares insights on creating thriving, inclusive, and intergenerational faith communities. Discover how biblical principles, diversity, and creative worship shape vibrant church environments that foster connection, safety, and growth for all ages. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome to Thriving(00:00:46) - Community Conference 2017(00:02:55) - Wonders of the Garden(00:05:48) - What are the Elements of a Well-Planted Garden?(00:08:34) - Intergenerate Conference 2018(00:10:37) - Intergenerational and All Age Worship(00:19:39) - The desire to belong(00:20:49) - How to Grow a Thriving Intergenerational Community

    The power of Intergenerational Community

  3. 3 Aug

    Thriving: Growing new expressions of church

    In this episode, Dave Male joins Sandy Brodine and shares his journey into the world of fresh expressions of church, emphasizing innovative leadership, the importance of context, and practical steps for starting new faith communities. Whether you're a church leader or not, his insights give clarity on how to foster vibrant, authentic expressions of faith that resonate today. Chapters (00:00:00) - Thriving in the Uniting Church(00:00:43) - Dave Lawson on New Worship and Fresh Expressions(00:08:14) - Fresh Expressions of Church(00:12:44) - Separate Churches and the Church of England(00:14:07) - What is Mixed Ecology?(00:16:42) - The New Church and the Traditional(00:18:27) - What are the gifts and graces that leaders need?(00:20:01) - Give it a Go: Starting a New Church

    Thriving: Growing new expressions of church

  4. 27 July

    How Churches can Thrive in a Changing Cultural Context

    Change within churches isn’t just about programs or new initiatives; it’s about deep shifts in culture, leadership, and community dynamics. In this episode, Sandy Brodine hosts a panel with Helen Cameron and Steve Taylor to explore how churches can grow thriving, missional communities by understanding different church styles, leadership models, and the emotional work of change. Whether you’re leading from traditional contexts or pioneering new forms, these insights will help you navigate complexity with confidence. Chapters (00:00:00) - Thriving(00:00:22) - Growing a Missional Church(00:03:28) - Five different styles of church(00:04:26) - The UK's forms of church(00:06:18) - Three types of church in the UK(00:10:38) - Power and authority in the Christian Church(00:13:15) - Non-Conformist Church: Organising the Church(00:16:03) - Have Non-Conformist Churches Become More Cloricalized(00:16:59) - Modern and Traditional forms of Church(00:20:06) - Wonders of the Church and the mixed economy(00:26:03) - Wonders of the Church and grief(00:31:51) - Top-down and Bottom Up in Christian life(00:33:49) - What to Do About Church Governance(00:36:14) - Helen Cameron on Resourcing Mission(00:36:37) - Thriving: ideas for growing your church community

    How Churches can Thrive in a Changing Cultural Context

  5. 19 July

    Thriving Faith and Neurodiversity

    In this episode, we explore practical ways to support neurodiverse individuals within Christian communities. Kirstyn Oliver shares her journey, research, and innovative tools like Sensory Tray bible stories, emphasizing the importance of environment, understanding, and personalized support for thriving inclusivity. Chapters (00:00:00) - Uniting Church Podcast(00:01:00) - Alma Autism(00:07:58) - Six ways to improve the Christian environment(00:09:50) - Welcoming an autistic person in the church(00:12:37) - Wonders in the Church: How to help them(00:17:48) - Sensory Tray Bible(00:25:06) - Thriving: A Christian Podcast for Neurodiversity

    Thriving Faith and Neurodiversity

  6. 13 July

    Growing a Thriving Messy Church

    Sandy recently joined International Messy Church Lead Aike Kennett-Brown and her colleague Jane Butler at Aike's home in London for a chat about all things Messy! This episode talks about the importance of growing a strong team for a thriving Messy Church, Messy Church Goes Wild!, and the UK's Messy Momentum project which aims to grow thriving communities of Teens in Messy Church. Whether you're an experienced Messy practitioner, or you'd just like to learn more, there's lots to inspire you in this episode of "Thriving!" Chapters (00:00:00) - Thriving: The messy Church Podcast(00:00:43) - What is a messy church?(00:08:55) - How the sacraments can move people towards Jesus(00:10:57) - Discipleship in a messy church(00:18:40) - Messy Church: Goes Wild(00:25:15) - How to Engage teenagers in the messy Church?(00:30:25) - Growing Communities of Faith

    Growing a Thriving Messy Church

  7. 6 July

    Practicing a Missional Church

    What does it really mean to be a missional church? For us, it’s about lived faith, embodied practice, and learning how to hold prayer and action together in creative tension. We’re excited to explore how thriving communities of faith are formed — not just studied. Chapters (00:00:00) - Thriving: Teaching a Missional Church(00:01:12) - Honoring the indigenous peoples of the world(00:04:23) - Introducing Sandy the Missionist(00:07:07) - What Does Practicing a Missional Church Mean for You?(00:08:14) - Mission alongside the church(00:09:30) - What do the words practicing in a missionary church mean for you,(00:10:47) - The Send and Abodate(00:11:58) - Andrew and Sandy's Mission(00:18:39) - What are you looking forward to in the 12 weeks of our course(00:23:48) - Are you looking forward to the conference?(00:25:25) - My Best and Worst Moments of Trying a New Practice

    Practicing a Missional Church

  8. 6 July

    Introduction

    Introducing the Thriving podcast! Our host, Sandy Brodine is interviewd by the Director of the Discipleship and Advocacy Team, Nigel Hanscamp, about the podcast, its purpose, and what we have to look forward to... Chapters (00:00:00) - Thriving(00:01:04) - The Uniting Church's Young Generation Team(00:02:09) - Thriving: A Podcast for the Uniting Church

    Introduction
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The Thriving podcast explores ways to grow thriving communities of faith. It focuses on growing disciples, faith formation and new missional initiatives. Thriving is hosted and produced by Rev. Sandy Brodine.

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  • Creator
    Rev. Sandy Brodine
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Thriving