The world is changing…
What began as a quick dive into a cultural artefact evolved into a full episode exploration. Stu, Tim, and Joel examine the result of the 2024 U.S. election
Use meals to slow down life
Joel, Tim, and Jai discuss the implementation of meals at Soul Revival gatherings…
The truth and love of sharing meals at church
Tim, Stu and Joel get together to discuss Soul Revival's strategy behind having meals at every Soul Revival gathering.
We are made to eat together
Stu, Tim, and Joel delve into the theology behind incorporating meals into all Soul Revival gatherings.
Love in action vs. division
Stu and Joel are back to discuss where the Shock Absorber will be heading in the next few months…
Enjoy the church planting rollercoaster
In this episode of the Shock Absorber, the guys dive into a range of topics that related to church planting given Joey (Ryde gathering) and Jai (Yarrawarrah and Cronulla gatherings) were on the episode.
Curiosity + conviction is what shapes us
Tim and Joel we explore key cultural and spiritual issues affecting the modern world. Sub-cultures, tech hypocrisy, hyper-individualised self-expression and evangelical thought leadership.
Are Christians more scandalous or more nuanced?
Tim and Joel dive into the world of football, ministry, and evangelical thought!
Traditions reveal a vanilla Christian
Tim, Joel and Fi explore the role of church traditions in clarifying what we believe, particularly through the lens of confirmation and youth camp experiences
The future is slow and ad-hoc
Tim shares exciting news as he joins the Soul Revival staff full-time! He opens up about his new role and what he's most looking forward to as he embarks on this new chapter
Scaling Up: Ministry Capacity for All Sizes
Stu and Joel dive into a range of insightful questions about how Soul Revival approaches ministry
Work for Jesus, Get Paid by…
Are we helping people bridge the divide between the sacred and the secular?
Are We Only Pleasant Strangers at Church?
Resiliency in discipleship is the name of the game as Stu, Tim and Joel chat about how intergenerational relationships can improve it…
How Do You Best Serve God?
Tim and Joel as sit down with Anthony, who, along with his wife Trudi, is preparing to move to Ethiopia.
The Value of Wisdom in Cultural Discernment
Joel and Stu chat about why cultural discernment is an essential skill of a resilient disciple and what kind of posture we can adopt towards it and be equipped to engage with it.
God Doesn't Owe You An Easy Life
Tim, Joel and Fi talk about what it takes to be a resilient disciple because God doesn't owe us an easy life.
Church Audience Reach = Resilient Disciples?
Tim and Joel continue the discussion on the intersection of technology and discipleship.
Bringing Order to Chaos
Tim, Fi and Joel are here to discuss video games and what the difference is between escapism and rest.