Off Script with Sam Monk

Sam Monk

Welcome to Off Script with Sam Monk. This podcast is about having an off script conversation with Sam Monk on faith, leadership and culture. Sam Monk is National Leader of Acts Churches New Zealand and the Senior Leader of Equippers Churches. Equippers Church has 48 Churches located around the world in: New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Philippines, India, Italy, Ghana, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Hungry, USA, Mexico and Brazil. One thing we believe is that significant ministry flows from significant relationships. Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world.

  1. Off Script with Sam Monk | Episode 62 | Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 3

    7 MAY

    Off Script with Sam Monk | Episode 62 | Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 3

    Authenticity in leadership and faith isn't about filling someone else's shoes - it's about growing into our own. ____ This episode explores the profound truth that God's anointing is attracted to our originality, not our imitation of others. The conversation centers on maintaining a soft heart through 25 years of ministry challenges, anchored in the principle from 1 John: walking in the light means nothing gets swept under the carpet. We learn that vulnerability and opportunity go hand in hand, and that forgiven people forgive. The relational costs of ministry are real - misunderstandings, confrontations, and disappointments - but so are the relational blessings. The key isn't avoiding hurt; it's choosing forgiveness over bitterness, because bitterness ages us while grace renews us. This message challenges us to be courageously ourselves, to keep our hearts tender despite the wounds, and to remember that joy is a weapon against the enemy. If we're not enjoying our journey with God, why would anyone want to join us? Welcome to Off Script with Sam Monk. This fortnightly podcast is about having an off script conversation with Sam Monk on faith, leadership and culture. Sam Monk is National Leader of Acts Churches New Zealand and the Senior Leader of Equippers Churches. Equippers Church has over 60 Churches located around the world in: New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, Philippines, India, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungry, Slovakia, USA, and Mexico. One thing we believe is that significant ministry flows from significant relationships. Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world. Connect with Sam Monk Website: https://sammonk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.monk1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammonk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffScriptWithSamMonk Connect with Equippers Church Website: https://www.equipperschurch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equipperschurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equipperschurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/equipperschurch

    15 min
  2. Off Script with Sam Monk Episode 61  - Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 2

    23 APR

    Off Script with Sam Monk Episode 61 - Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 2

    At the heart of lasting relationships lies a profound spiritual truth: our vertical relationship with God must be stronger than our horizontal relationships with others. ____ This conversation beautifully illustrates how two young believers navigated friendship, heartbreak, and ultimately marriage by keeping Christ at the center. The foundation they built wasn't based on emotional dependency but on two people who each had their own well to draw from - their personal relationship with Jesus. This principle echoes throughout Scripture, reminding us that when we seek first the kingdom of God, everything else falls into proper alignment. The confidence that comes from knowing your partner loves Jesus more than they love you, creates security rather than competition, because it means that in trials, they'll run to the right source of strength. Welcome to Off Script with Sam Monk. This fortnightly podcast is about having an off script conversation with Sam Monk on faith, leadership and culture. Sam Monk is National Leader of Acts Churches New Zealand and the Senior Leader of Equippers Churches. Equippers Church has over 60 Churches located around the world in: New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, Philippines, India, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungry, Slovakia, USA, and Mexico. One thing we believe is that significant ministry flows from significant relationships. Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world. Connect with Sam Monk Website: https://sammonk.com/ Facebook: / sam.monk1 Instagram: / sammonk YouTube: / offscriptwithsammonk Connect with Equippers Church Website: https://www.equipperschurch.com/ Facebook: / equipperschurch Instagram: / equipperschurch YouTube: / equipperschurch

    19 min
  3. Off Script with Sam Monk | Episode 60 | Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 1

    8 APR

    Off Script with Sam Monk | Episode 60 | Marriage, Family & Ministry - Part 1

    At the heart of lasting relationships lies a profound spiritual truth: our vertical relationship with God must be stronger than our horizontal relationships with others. -- This conversation beautifully illustrates how two young believers navigated friendship, heartbreak, and ultimately marriage by keeping Christ at the center. The foundation they built wasn't based on emotional dependency but on two people who each had their own well to draw from - their personal relationship with Jesus. This principle echoes throughout Scripture, reminding us that when we seek first the kingdom of God, everything else falls into proper alignment. The confidence that comes from knowing your partner loves Jesus more than they love you, creates security rather than competition, because it means that in trials, they'll run to the right source of strength. Welcome to Off Script with Sam Monk. This fortnightly podcast is about having an off script conversation with Sam Monk on faith, leadership and culture. Sam Monk is National Leader of Acts Churches New Zealand and the Senior Leader of Equippers Churches. Equippers Church has over 60 Churches located around the world in: New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, Philippines, India, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungry, Slovakia, USA, and Mexico. One thing we believe is that significant ministry flows from significant relationships. Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world. Connect with Sam Monk Website: https://sammonk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.monk1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammonk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffScriptWithSamMonk Connect with Equippers Church Website: https://www.equipperschurch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equipperschurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equipperschurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/equipperschurch

    15 min

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About

Welcome to Off Script with Sam Monk. This podcast is about having an off script conversation with Sam Monk on faith, leadership and culture. Sam Monk is National Leader of Acts Churches New Zealand and the Senior Leader of Equippers Churches. Equippers Church has 48 Churches located around the world in: New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Philippines, India, Italy, Ghana, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Hungry, USA, Mexico and Brazil. One thing we believe is that significant ministry flows from significant relationships. Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world.

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