The Victory Podcast

C3 Victory
C3 Victory
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Biweekly

Ready to grow as a disciple of Jesus? Bringing you practical, casual and (sometimes) humorous conversations that equip and empower. New episodes dropping every fortnight. The Victory Podcast is brought to you by C3 Church Victory - Find out more about us at https://c3victory.org.au

  1. Jul 7

    Project 100/Next 50: The Vision for EVERY Australian

    Australia needs more life-giving churches. In this episode, Simo sits down with C3 Australia Regional Directors, Pastor Lars and Megan Halvorsen, to unpack Project 100 — the goal to plant 100 new churches and transition 50 more to new leadership in the next decade. They talk about the difference between a cruise ship church and an aircraft carrier church, why you don't need a mega personality to plant a church, and what to do when God starts stirring something in you again. Whether you're 22 or 65, there's a place for you in this vision. C3 Church Victory is based in Newcastle, Australia. Follow the pod for new episodes and share this one with someone who needs to hear it.

    Project 100/Next 50: The Vision for EVERY Australian

  2. Jun 23

    Should Christians Play Video Games?

    Should Christians play Video Games, or should we stay away? Simo and Pastor Daz get honest about why gaming gets such a bad rap from the pulpit, where the real line is between a healthy hobby and an unhealthy escape, and what's actually going on beneath the surface when gaming (or anything else) becomes the thing we run to. They dig into restlessness, purpose, and the bigger battle men are made for, with practical advice for anyone wanting healthier boundaries. Stick around for a fun top-five childhood games chat at the end. C3 Victory Church is based in Newcastle, Australia. Follow the pod for new episodes and share this one with a mate who needs it.

  3. Jun 9

    Conviction, Legalism and Why Church Still Matters

    Chris is fresh into fatherhood, Nate's obsessing over beehives, and Pastor Daz swings by for one of the most honest conversations about church the guys have had yet. Is showing up every Sunday just legalism — or are you actually missing something? The crew unpacks why consistent church attendance is harder than ever, what happens when conviction loses its heart, and the surprising stats that back up what scripture has said all along. Pastor Nate and Pastor Daz both share their top reasons for being planted in the house of God, and the guys finish with a practical, zero-pressure challenge for anyone wanting to take a step. C3 Victory Church is based in Newcastle, Australia. Follow the pod for new episodes and share this one with someone who needs to hear it. Sign up for a Table Space: https://c3v.churchcenter.com/groups

    Conviction, Legalism and Why Church Still Matters

  4. May 21

    Lonely Men, Better Friends and Hot Takes

    Are you surrounded by people but still feel alone? You're not imagining it — and you're not the only one. 43% of Australian men have experienced loneliness. One in three say there's no one to help them if they're in need. And yet we live in the most connected era in human history. In Episode 6, Simo, Pastor Daz and Chris get honest about the male loneliness epidemic — why it's happening, why men find friendship so hard, and what it actually takes to build real, lasting friendships as an adult. Plus hot takes on marriage, worship music, boundaries and the great hotcakes debate. This one hits close to home for all three of them. And it probably will for you too. 📚 Books mentioned in this episode: 👉 Boundaries — Cloud & Townsend 👉 Boundaries in Marriage — Cloud & Townsend 👉 Billy No-Mates — Max Dickins 👉 Indistractable — Nir Eyal 👉 Fighting Shadows — Jefferson Bethke & Jon Tyson C3 Victory Podcast is for everyday blokes who want faith that actually connects with real life. New episodes dropping regularly — follow so you never miss one.

    Lonely Men, Better Friends and Hot Takes

  5. Apr 29

    Stop Over-Spiritualising Your Finances

    "Just trust God" sounds great — but what does it actually mean when your mortgage is due and your budget is bleeding? In Episode 4, Simo, Pastor Daz and Nate get practical. This episode gives you full permission to take real, wise, Spirit-led action with your finances — because faith without works is dead, and God can't steer a parked car. Pastor Daz brings his experience as a financial counsellor, Nate unpacks his personal stewardship framework, and together they explore what it really looks like to partner with God when the bills are piling up. 🔥 In this episode: Why "just trust God" is a starting point, not a strategyThe two dangerous extremes: passivity vs. controlFaith and wisdom — are they at odds or working together?The Parable of the Talents — God trusted YOU with what you haveJoseph's 7-year economic plan — active, wise stewardshipThe 70/10/10/10 framework from God, Money and Me by Paul De JongBudgeting 101 — give every dollar a jobWhen to have the money conversation you've been avoidingFinancial intimacy in marriage — doing it togetherBook recs: Barefoot Investor, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Richest Man in Babylon💬 Are you a passive "just trust God" person or a control freak with a spreadsheet? Drop it in the comments 👇 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open — Conspiracy Theories & the Algorithm0:35 Welcome | Episode Topic: Trusting God Is Not a Business Plan2:01 Picking Up From Ep 3 — Faith Meets Real Life3:27 Faith Without Works Is Dead6:10 Trusting God Is a Partnership, Not a Passenger Seat7:25 Trust Means You're Still Moving — Nate's Job Story8:26 Two Extremes: Passivity vs. Control9:52 Trust Finds Its Space in Uncertainty11:19 Some People Spiritualise Inaction — "God Will Provide"12:05 Inside a Financial Counsellor's Chair — Pastor Daz13:17 What Does Practical Faith Actually Look Like Right Now?14:18 Flip It: God Has Trusted YOU — The Parable of the Talents17:20 Everything We Have Is Entrusted to Us18:31 Joseph's 7-Year Economic Plan — Genesis 4119:18 Practical Step 1: Take Stock — Build a Budget20:31 Budget Together With Your Spouse21:10 Give Every Dollar a Job22:06 Cut What You Don't Need — Streaming & Subscriptions23:05 Real Client Story: $167/Month on Streaming Services25:04 Save for Christmas in February — Darren's Tip29:36 The 70/10/10/10 Framework — God, Money and Me31:19 Start With Tithing — The First Measure of Trust33:34 Book Recommendations: Barefoot Investor, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Richest Man in Babylon36:18 Permission to Be Practical With Your Faith37:15 The Middle Ground — Wisdom & Stewardship38:08 Call the Bank. Cancel the Subscription. Do It as Worship.39:13 These Aren't Panic Moves — They're the Actions of a Man Who Trusts God40:23 Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe | 👍 Like | 💬 Comment

    Stop Over-Spiritualising Your Finances

  6. Apr 17

    When Money Stress Hits Different: How Do We Actually Trust God?

    If you checked your bank account this morning and felt that sinking feeling… this episode is for you. Simo, Daz and Nate get real about the current economic climate: rising fuel prices, inflation, interest rates, plummeting investments — and the very real stress that comes with it, especially for men carrying the weight of providing for their families. But more than just talking about money, they go deeper — into identity, trust, contentment, and what it actually looks like to place your faith in God when the world feels uncertain. 🔥 In this episode: - Why financial stress hits men so differently (and what's really going on underneath) - The danger of making money your identity - "Could" — the most dangerous word in a comparison culture - Prosperity gospel vs. genuine trust: where's the tension? - What Paul really meant by "I have learned to be content" — Philippians 4:11-12 - Why God is more interested in forming you than just giving you things - The "Five Whys" method to find the root of your fear - Practical tools: journaling, prayer in the car, talking to a mate - Matthew 6:25 — the "Do Not Worry" passage unpacked - Absurd cost-of-living moments (including a $230 fuel fill-up 😳) 💬 What's your most absurd cost-of-living moment lately? Drop it in the comments 👇 ───────────────────────────── ⏱️ CHAPTERS ───────────────────────────── 0:00 Intro — If Your Bank Account Stressed You Out This Morning 0:36 Welcome Back | New Set & Show Vibes 2:29 The Economic Mood in Australia Right Now 7:35 Men & the Pressure to Provide 8:15 How Are the Guys Actually Feeling? Real Talk 9:29 Nate's Approach — Deal With What's In Front of You 11:46 Don't Watch Your Super Drop Every Day 14:24 Why Economic Uncertainty Hits Men Differently 15:15 When Money Becomes Your Identity 28:35 Comparison Is the Thief of Joy 29:53 "Could" — The Most Dangerous Word 31:59 Redefining Success: What Simo's Wife Said That Changed Everything 33:15 What Are YOUR Definitions of Success? 35:12 The Prosperity Gospel Tension — Does Following God = Getting More? 37:08 Faith vs. Wisdom: Holding the Tension 37:51 "I Have Learned to Be Content" — Philippians 4:11 39:59 Jesus Holds the Tension: A Good Father Knows When to Give 41:29 Trust Is the Root — Where Are You Placing Yours? 42:53 Trust in God, Not in an Outcome 43:55 Practical Recap: Name It, Ask Why, Journal, Talk to God 44:38 The Five Whys — Getting to the Root of Your Fear 45:39 The Power of Journaling (Analog & Old School) 46:39 Talk to God in the Car — Even If You Swear 47:50 Matthew 6:25 — Do Not Worry 49:24 Fun Segment! Most Absurd Cost-of-Living Moments 53:31 Weekly Challenge: Name One Financial Fear Out Loud 53:57 Wrap-Up & See You Next Episode ───────────────────────────── 🔔 Subscribe | 👍 Like | 💬 Comment ───────────────────────────── #C3Victory #ChristianPodcast #MoneyStress #CostOfLiving #TrustingGod  #FaithAndFinances #ChristianMen #Provision #Contentment #Philippians4  #SpiritualGrowth #EconomicAnxiety #C3Church #PastorPodcast #MenOfFaith  #FinancialStress #DoNotWorry #Matthew6

  7. Mar 31

    Why Your New Year's Resolutions Might Not Have Lasted (And What Will Actually Help)

    Are your New Year's goals already fading? You're not alone. In this episode of the C3 Victory Podcast, Simo, Pastor Daz, and Chris get real about fasting, fresh starts, and why the "new year, new me" mindset often sets us up to fail — and what actually leads to lasting spiritual growth. They unpack the difference between conviction and condemnation, why consistency beats intensity every time, and how community is the secret weapon most people are missing in their walk with God. 🔥 In this episode: - The power and pitfalls of fasting — including a 60-hour water fast! - Why New Year's resolutions rarely work (and what to do instead) - The myth of the fresh start — and the truth about spiritual growth - Conviction vs. condemnation: what's the difference? - How incremental change transforms your life over time - Why you don't have to do it alone — the power of accountability - "Surrender over striving" — what it really means to walk with God - Fun segment: Project Hail Mary, NRL, F1, books & more! 💬 Let us know in the comments — what's your team? 0:00 Welcome & Intro0:17 Cold Open — Water Bottles & Over-Hydration2:28 Boys Are Back | New Studio Set3:44 End of March Check-In — How's the Year Going?4:37 Darren's 60-Hour Fast — What Happened?6:26 Fasting as Flesh Denial & Sowing Spiritual Seed7:25 Chris's Lent Fast — Food vs. Social Media9:37 Why Fasting Feels Counter-Cultural11:22 Desire Is a Black Hole — The Insatiable Nature of the Flesh15:51 Common New Year Goals & Public Confessions16:19 Healthy Stress vs. Overwhelm — Saying No & Setting Boundaries18:15 The Myth of the Fresh Start — Why New Calendars Don't Fix Spiritual Deficits19:23 February Hype vs. March Reality20:05 The "Zero to 100" Trap in Spiritual Life20:34 The 30-Day Bible Shred — What Is It?22:33 Incremental Change > Giant Resolutions23:15 From Zero to Gym — Building Consistent Habits24:43 Conviction vs. Condemnation — A Key Distinction29:57 You Can't Fix What You Don't Own32:37 Don't Go It Alone — The Power of Community & Accountability33:41 How to Find Someone to Walk With You34:14 "If You Want to Go Far, Go Together"35:37 Why Vulnerability Is Hard (Especially for Guys)40:30 The Optimisation Trap & Spiritual Growth41:14 Maturity Requires Consistency — Staying the Course45:20 Start Small: What's Your Minimum Viable Spiritual Habit?46:38 Spiritual Momentum Is Sacred47:48 The Stock Market of Faith — Long-Term Trajectory Always Goes Up49:03 God Never Leaves — The Prodigal Son Perspective49:51 Surrender Over Striving50:18 Fun Segment! Project Hail Mary — Movie vs. Book Review51:40 Ryan Gosling Fan Club (Apparently)52:39 Daz's Book Pick — The Detective by Matthew Reilly53:57 F1, Drive to Survive & NRL Chat55:12 Newcastle Knights — Is This Their Year?56:13 Wrap-Up & Sign Off

    Why Your New Year's Resolutions Might Not Have Lasted (And What Will Actually Help)

  8. Mar 17

    Our First Podcast In Our New Set (And What To Expect This Year...)

    Welcome back to the podcast. It's been a little while. We want to equip disciples. In this episode Chris and Simo relaunch the podcast with a fresh set and a renewed focus for 2026. We talk Vision 2030 goals, why the podcast is shifting toward more table-style, internal conversations, practical discipleship (including how to read the Bible without falling into legalism), and lighter segments like getting into F1 (Drive to Survive) and an intro conversation about AI and faith. Expect honest stories, practical takeaways, and a cozy conversation you can listen to in the car or at home. Chapters00:00 Intro & welcome00:03 Quick banter and recap of last year00:57 Reflection on the live Brotherhood episode01:27 Kingdom perspective on politics and culture02:02 New set reveal and why we changed the format04:11 Vision 2030 overview and key goals07:21 The podcast’s mission: equipping disciples09:48 Format changes: more internal guests and table conversations11:13 F1 curiosity: Chris wants to get into Formula 113:40 Drive to Survive recommendation for new F1 fans15:18 F1 strategy, rumours and race weekend drama17:50 Shoutout to the production team and behind-the-scenes21:50 How to read the Bible: discipline vs relationship24:33 Life updates: testimonies and becoming a dad26:52 Intro to AI: practical uses and spiritual questions29:00 Stress, limits, hustle culture and mental health31:01 Wrap up, upcoming episodes and how to get involved

    Our First Podcast In Our New Set (And What To Expect This Year...)
See All (48)

About

Ready to grow as a disciple of Jesus? Bringing you practical, casual and (sometimes) humorous conversations that equip and empower. New episodes dropping every fortnight. The Victory Podcast is brought to you by C3 Church Victory - Find out more about us at https://c3victory.org.au

Information

More From C3 Victory

You Might Also Like