Mike and Christelle Podcast

Mike and Christelle
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Follow our journey as we discuss all things Family, Faith and Fun. Oh! with some music :) ”When Family is healthy, the Nation is healthy”.

  1. Aug 1

    You Sound Like Your Father

    We all sound like the people we belong to. But the voices that spoke over us didn't just shape how we sound; they shaped who we are. Some of us walk in confidence because someone spoke a gift into us. Some of us still carry words that were said, or words that were never said. In this episode, Mike opens James 3:1-12 to explore the power of the tongue and why no human being can tame it on their own. You'll be challenged to move from communicating to creating, from speaking to showing, and from struggling to surrendering. Three simple takeaways to help you say the right thing: • Season your words with salt (Colossians 4:6) • Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) • Surrender your tongue to the Holy Spirit (Psalm 141:3) Because if your tongue can create when it speaks to others, it can create when it speaks to you, too. The question is simple: whose voice are you echoing? Scripture: James 3:1-12 (CSB) Connect with us: becomedisciples.com.au Instagram & Facebook: @mikeandchristelle

  2. Jul 26

    Favouritism: The Selfishness Behind the Smile

    Favouritism is the sin we've all committed, and rarely confessed. We call it being friendly. We call it being practical. We call it knowing the right people. But James gives it its real name. In this message from James 2:1–4, Pastor Mike unpacks the selfishness hiding behind our smiles: the way we use people while telling ourselves we're loving them, the way our kindness to the poor can quietly become a performance, and the way the church can start ranking people the same way the world does. You'll hear: - Why not every stereotype is sin, and where the line gets crossed - What favouritism actually is (a working definition that cuts both ways) - Why the cure isn't reversal, it's equal opportunity - A hard word for those tempted to play the victim - How the cross levels the ground for every person who comes to it "The church of Jesus Christ must be the one place on earth where a person is not measured by their clothing, their colour, their accent, their gender, or their wealth, but welcomed as a person Christ died for." Scripture: James 2:1–4 (CSB) Follow us: 🌐 Website: becomedisciples.com.au 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeandchristelle/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandchristelle/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mike-and-christelle-podcast/id1516093630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QnP1N0W36kumtRFIvrX4Q?si=K6B6Rk4wQd63YI5USUmUSg Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL21pa2VhbmRjaHJpc3RlbGxlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fe308ae9-85f7-4488-a336-62d8302f33f8 #Favouritism #MikeandChristelle #James2 #TheChapelGunnedah #Sermon

  3. Jul 20

    The 3 Stages Before God Answers Prayer | Why God Delays Your Answer | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    Have you ever wondered if God is actually hearing your prayers? You've been praying. Nothing's changed. And quietly, you've started asking, "God, do You even see me?" This message is for anyone stuck in the silence between the prayer and the provision. Because God isn't ignoring you, He's preparing you. In this message, Pastor Mike walks through the three stages we often experience before we see God move: the prayer, the process, and the provision. Grounded in Exodus 3, the story of Hannah, and the moment God opened Hagar's eyes in the wilderness, this is a message for anyone in a waiting season. You'll hear: - Why God hears every prayer, even the ones you can't put into words - The difference between an unanswered prayer and an unseen answer - Why God often changes you before He changes your situation - How Hannah left the temple with peace before she left with a promise - What to do when the answer feels delayed. Scriptures referenced (CSB): Exodus 3:7-8, Psalm 56:8, Revelation 8:3-4, 1 Peter 3:12, 1 John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 29:11-13, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 9:31, 1 Samuel 1:15-18, Genesis 21:15-19. 🌐 Website: becomedisciples.com.au 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeandchristelle/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandchristelle/ If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it, and follow the podcast so you don't miss the next one.

  4. Jul 10

    How Jesus Views Women: Seen, Protected and Sent | Christelle Matumaini

    What does Jesus really think about women? In a world that has often ignored, dismissed, or undervalued women, Jesus did something radically different. Everywhere He went, He valued women, defended women, healed women, and honoured women. In this Mother's Day message from The Chapel Gunnedah, we explore three powerful encounters Jesus had with women that reveal exactly how He views them, and how He views you. POINT 1. Jesus Stopped For Women John 4: The Samaritan Woman She had been rejected five times. She came to the well alone at noon, when nobody else was around. But Jesus was already there, waiting. He stopped for her, spoke to her, and chose her as the first person to hear Him declare publicly that He was the Messiah. POINT 2. Jesus Stood For Women John 8: The Woman Caught in Adultery She was dragged into the centre of the crowd. Stones in their hands. Verdict already decided. But Jesus got low, stood between her and the crowd, and said the words that changed her life: "Neither do I condemn you. Go." POINT 3. Jesus Sent Women John 20: Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb In a culture where a woman's testimony was legally inadmissible, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene first after His resurrection. He called her by name. Then He gave her a mission, Go and tell. Jesus made a woman the first preacher of the Resurrection. The Takeaway: Your accusers define you by your worst moment. Jesus defines you by the masterpiece He is still making you into. You are not invisible. You are not insignificant. You are not disqualified. You are seen. You are protected. You are commissioned by the Son of God Himself. Scriptures covered in this episode: John 4:4–8, 25–26 | John 8:2–11 | John 20:11–18 | Ephesians 2:10 (All scripture readings from the Christian Standard Bible, CSB) This episode is for: Every woman who has felt invisible, rejected, or disqualified. Every mother carrying more than anyone knows. Every man who wants to honour the women in his life the way Jesus did. Everyone asking: Does God really value women?   #WomenOfGod #MothersDay #HowJesusViewsWomen #SeenProtectedSent #BibleWomen #MikeandChristelle #ChristianSermon#JohnChapter4 #JohnChapter8 #JohnChapter20 #TheChapelGunnedah #AustralianChurch #FaithPodcast

  5. Jun 6

    Before Jesus Heals You, He Reveals You | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    Jesus asked over 300 questions. He was asked around 180. And He gave very few direct answers. That wasn't an accident. He wasn't making small talk. He was changing people. In this episode, we look at three ways Jesus used questions to bring Clarity, Correction, and Calling, and what happens when He turns the question toward you. Before Jesus heals you, He reveals you. And today, He's still asking. Scriptures: Matthew 16:15 | Mark 4:40 | John 5:6 | Mark 10:51 | John 21:15–17

  6. May 30

    Is It Okay To Question God? | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    Have you ever wanted to ask God a question… but were afraid to? Maybe you grew up being told that questioning God shows a lack of faith. Maybe you've been ridiculed for asking. Or maybe you're afraid of what He might answer. In this message, we look at the tension between two passages, Habakkuk crying out "How long, Lord?" and Paul writing "Who are you to talk back to God?" We'll explore: Why people stop asking God questions. -The difference between doubt and unbelief. -Three kinds of wrong questions (accusation, unbelief, deflection) -How Gideon, Mary, Nicodemus, Job, David, and even Jesus, brought their questions to God -Why the right question can become a seed for power and revelation "The answer you need may be on the other side of the question you're afraid to ask God." If you've been carrying questions about your life, your pain, or your situation, this message is for you. If this message spoke to you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. #QuestioningGod #mikeandchristelle #FaithAndDoubt #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FaithJourney

  7. May 30

    God Has a Question For You (And You've Been Avoiding It) | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    Have you ever felt a thought you couldn't shake? A conviction you kept pushing down? That might be God asking you a question. In this message, we explore why God asks questions and what He's really after when He does. From Adam hiding in the garden to Moses doubting at the burning bush, God's questions have always been invitations to honesty, to trust, and to the next step. If you've been hiding, doubting, or avoiding something, this message is for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:9 | Job 38:4 | 1 Kings 19:9 | Exodus 4:2 | Isaiah 6:8 | Ezekiel 37:3 🔔 Subscribe for weekly messages 👇 Drop your response in the comments: What question has God been asking you?

  8. May 16

    If I Perish, I Perish | The Courage to Fast and the Wisdom to Stop | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    What do you do when life feels unbearable? When you've tried everything and the situation still refuses to change? In this message, we look at the story of Esther, a woman who faced a desperate, lose-lose situation and chose to fast before stepping out in faith. Her words, "If I perish, I perish," weren't drama. They were holy resolve. But fasting isn't only about the courage to start. It's also about the wisdom to know when to stop. Through the stories of Esther and David, we explore what fasting actually accomplishes in seasons of desperation, why fasting doesn't manipulate God, and how to discern when a broken fast is wisdom rather than weakness. Whether you're carrying an unbearable burden, preparing for a season of prayer and fasting, or wondering when it's right to stop, this message is for you. 📖 Scriptures referenced: Esther 4:14, 16 (CSB) 2 Samuel 12:16–23 (CSB) In this message: Why desperate situations call for desperate measures The courage to begin a fast Your desire to quit vs. your burden to finish When to break a fast, and why David stopped Fasting changes you, not God 🙏 Prayer points: For those going through unbearable situations, for the grace to start a fast, the grace to stay in it, and the wisdom to stop when necessary. If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it today. #Fasting #MikeandChristelle #Esther #PrayerAndFasting #Faith #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy

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    Mike and Christelle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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