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Stories of Jesus Changing Everything

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Ask Greaves

The conversation with Michael Greaves continues.... Part two dives into what 19 years of youth ministry has taught Greaves about what actually matters on a Friday night. Spoiler: it's not the program. It's not whether the game works or the band sounds good. It's the friendship, based on Jesus. From feathers still turning up in church couches two months after a Home Alone 4D movie night, to the Halloween night where zero kids showed up until later, to teenagers spontaneously grabbing drums and keyboards mid youth group, this is youth ministry. Greaves shares something that cuts through a lot of ministry pressure: everything on a Friday night, other than sharing the gospel, is negotiable. The point was never perfection. The point is being there, being friends, and pointing people to Jesus. There's also a fun conversation about the energy recent convert teenagers bring, the rowdy year nine atheist who wants to debate God, the kids with zero filter and zero expectations, and why that chaos is actually one of the greatest gifts to a ministry. Greaves, we love you.

56 min
JAN 28

19 years of youth ministry (Greaves returns)

Michael Greaves is back on Chip Lunch following a five year hiatus, and after 19 years of youth ministry, he's got a lot to say. From WWE nostalgia and the death of MTV to navigating Gen Z meme culture mid-gospel talk, we're ready for a big does of Greaves-dom. Greaves cuts through every youth leadership anxiety with a simple answer: you're not committing to being charismatic or entertaining. You're committing to being their friend. That's it. The conversation traces his journey through nearly two decades of youth ministry: dusty church halls, COVID-era Discord youth groups, coordinating across two separate youth groups, fun nights that didn't turn out the way they wanted and others that unexpectedly did, all based on long-term, low-key relational ministry: showing up week after week, remembering names, offering friendship, and consistently pointing young people to Jesus.

42 min
JAN 22

Treasure Christ more than my reputation [Kanishka's story]

Marking 200 episodes of Stories of Jesus Changing Everything with Archbishop Kanishka Raffel! We welcome the Most Reverend Kanishka Raffel, Archbishop of Sydney, to share his remarkable journey from Buddhism to leading one of Australia's most influential Christian denominations. Archbishop Raffel's story begins in 1986, when a humid Sydney night and a pocket-sized Gospel of John transformed everything. Raised in a devout Buddhist family after immigrating from Sri Lanka in the 1970s, Kanishka spent his early twenties earnestly pursuing enlightenment through meditation and the eight-fold path. He was committed to gaining total control over every aspect of his life, until a friend on a beach mission told him something that shattered his worldview: being a Christian meant losing control of his life to Jesus Christ. From reading John's Gospel three times in one night to the prayers of his Christian grandmother and teenage friends, Kanishka's conversion story reveals how God orchestrates every detail, even before we know we need saving. They chat about the Archbishop's 17-year ministry in Perth, his unexpected call to become Dean of Sydney Cathedral, and ultimately his election as the first non-European Archbishop of Sydney. Kanishka shares the challenges of public ministry in an increasingly secular culture, the loneliness of leadership, and why he asks people to pray specifically for "the fear of God rather than the fear of humans." From debating theology over chili salt preferences to discussing the power of persistent prayer across generations, this episode captures exactly what Chip Lunch does best, revealing the extraordinary work of an ordinary God in the lives of people because Jesus Changes Everything.

1h 21m
JAN 15

Consistency around inconsistency [Rachel's story]

Rachel returns for part two, sharing the origin story of her relationship with Chris, reflections on parenting three different daughters, and why consistency matters even more now than when she was youth leading. The love story begins with Chris making Rachel watch The Perfect Catch to explain that the Penrith Panthers season comes first. We hear about the legendary cheese dip incident, the mutual realisation at a flower shop, and being abandoned in the bush when Chris saw a snake. Rachel opens up about parenting Callie, Pippa, and Bonnie, three very different daughters who need to be loved differently according to their unique needs plus other parenting wisdom. The conversation covers 18 years teaching early childhood, leading Kids with Karen on Saturday nights, watching two and three-year-olds grow in understanding of God, and why the village approach to raising children matters. Rachel shares what she'd tell year 10 Rachel about friends leaving church, why persistence matters, and how showing up consistently might be exactly what someone else needs. Plus the epic toaster wedding gift prank on Greaves and Ange.

49 min
JAN 8

Youth group changed everything [Rachel's story]

Rachel shares how youth group became her refuge during her parents' separation and shaped her entire approach to ministry and teaching. Rachel grew up as the youngest of three, waiting years to finally join youth group. When her chance came in Year 5, it coincided with her parents splitting and youth became the place where this quiet child could finally be wild and free. We discuss navigating high school friendships as people prioritised parties over church, the sadness of watching confirmation classmates disappear by Year 11, and what it means to keep showing up. Rachel reflects on how experiencing inconsistent leadership shaped her commitment to being there every single week when she started leading. The conversation covers her journey from irritating Chris with excessive enthusiasm, to leading with Joel and to 18 years teaching early childhood. Plus stories about elaborate chip preparation and working at Michel's Patisserie.

51 min
12/25/2025

Reflective perspective

Gemma returns four years after being our very first guest, and so much has changed. With Joel and Brayden, they explore her journey from anxious early twenties to finding contentment and joy. When Gemma first appeared in 2020, she was living at home during COVID, working casually, and navigating youth ministry. Now she's married, teaching full-time, and stepped away from youth leadership to join Late Night. But the real transformation is internal. Gemma shares about deleting social media from her phone and discovering she's happier without it. She reflects on resilience, not as being fazed by hard things, but as depending on God through difficulty. The conversation covers modelling healthy phone habits for students, the heartbreak of identity shifts when leaving youth ministry, and learning to find joy in seasons rather than rushing to the next milestone. They also discuss teaching at a Christian school, trusting God through changes, contentment versus happiness, and fixing our eyes on Jesus when life is good and when it's not.

1h 16m
12/18/2025

2025 yearly review [OG3+1]

The OG3 reunite (and add in Hudson) for a year-in-review special, a look back at Schoolies, youth camp, Week Away, and standout moments of 2025. They start with this year's Schoolies where they became bingo legends winning six of twenty games in matching mint green shirts. But beyond the laughs, they discuss what makes church Schoolies meaningful: welcoming young adults into Christian community and exploring what Christian freedom actually looks like. Ethan reflects on college highlights, from Augustine hating Greek to a Genesis 2 lecture about God as a delighted father. Brayden shares finishing four years of theological study with a late-night email. They discuss youth camp bringing campuses together, the boys hall construction company theme, and impromptu baseball games. The conversation explores why rituals matter in a culture that's lost them, how Schoolies addresses the emptiness many feel after finishing school, and why hanging out across age groups keeps us from staying immature.

51 min
12/11/2025

The same answer [Lewis's story (again)]

Join us for Lewis's yearly update as he reflects on his journey from self-proclaimed atheism to vibrant Christian faith and youth leadership. Lewis shares how book clubs during Australia's bushfire season led to reading "Silence" and C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity" with friends. But intellectual arguments weren't what ultimately convinced him. It was the radical love at Soul Revival Church, where adults genuinely cared for teenagers and his rough friends were welcomed. We discuss the transformative power of intergenerational church community, why Lewis believes hanging out only with your age group keeps you immature, and how immediately serving in youth ministry shaped his faith. Lewis opens up about experiencing his grandfather's death as a Christian versus his non-Christian family, discovering grace as what "keeps life going," and why he's increasingly convinced Christianity offers something no other religion can provide. The conversation challenges the assumption that you need a dramatic crisis to come to faith. Lewis reminds us that ultimately, "it's just you and Jesus" and that's enough.

50 min

Have a little faith

10/09/2021

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Really enjoy the fun banter, words of wisdom, and the personal experiences. Keep up the good work!

Stories of Jesus Changing Everything

Creator

Soul Revival Church
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

203
Rating

Clean
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© Soul Revival Church
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