Hillsong Australia Podcast

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  S3E1: The Man You’re Becoming | A Conversation on Manhood, Courage & Grace 16.09.2026 1h 10min

  Culture keeps moving the goal line on manhood. Allans Sancho, Thomas Hansen, Andrew Midson and Jesse Murray get honest about what a man of God looks like, the fathers who shaped them, the patterns they've broken, and why self-mastery runs out long before grace does.⚠️ DISCLALIMER: This episode discusses childhood trauma, pornography, and suicide. Support: Lifeline 13 11 14 | MensLine 1300 78 99 78 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. Pastoral conversation, not clinical advice. ✨ KEY THEMES• A hard upbringing can explain a pattern without excusing it• Seeing your father as human — and reconciling with that• The vacuum the manosphere rushed to fill• Culture's goal line moves; the Word doesn't• Mateship that goes deeper than sport and weather• Surrender over self-improvement — there's no to-do list• The illusion of control• Strength under control, not suppression📖 SCRIPTURELuke 15:11-32 • Matthew 5:5 • John 2:13-17 • 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 • Matthew 9:36 • 1 Corinthians 11:1 • James 4:6 • Matthew 6:9-13📚 MENTIONEDSøren Kierkegaard • Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self • Andy Stanley • C.S. Lewis • Ps Phil Dooley💬 QUOTES"Freedom is having nothing to prove and nothing to hide.""Surrender is not a one-time fee. It's like a subscription — sometimes it's daily.""One of the most dangerous questions to ask is: what is it like on the other side of me?"🚶 NEXT STEPS1. Go first — ask a mate a real question, or admit your own struggle before anyone else does2. Audit your inputs. If it isn't building the man you want to be, unfollow it3. Ask your wife or kids: what's it like on the other side of me?4. Have the conversation you've been putting off5. Pray the Lord's Prayer. Open the New Testament. Walk into your local church and ask for help🔗 LINKSMen's Conference → https://hillsong.com/australia/mens-conference/Find a location → https://hillsong.com/australia/Subscribe for new episodes every week Bringing Sunday into your everyday.#HillsongAustralia #Manhood #Fatherhood #ChristianMen #Faith
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  S2E23: Living Room Devotions Vol. 2 26.08.2026 36min

  As we close Season 2 of the Hillsong Australia Podcast, we wanted to create space for something a little different. Living Room Devotions is a time of acoustic worship and prayer recorded live with the Hillsong Australia team—a moment to slow down, turn our attention to Jesus and create room for His presence wherever you're listening from.Whether you're driving to work, sitting at home, walking the dog or spending time with God in the morning, our prayer is that this episode helps you pause and worship alongside our church. 🎶 In This Episode Song 1: Behold (Then Sings My Soul)Song 2: Thank You JesusMoment of PrayerSong 3: Eagles WingsSong 4: New WineSong 5: To Be Like YouMoment PrayerSong 6: Only JesusSong 7: As It Is Take your time with this episode. Sing when you can, pray along with us and allow these moments of worship to become a space for you to meet with Jesus. 🔗 Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australiaFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Thank you for journeying with us throughout Season 2. We'll see you in Season 3. 🤍
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  S2E22: ‘The Lost Art of Faithfulness’ | A Conversation with Andrew Midson 19.08.2026 49min

  Has something that once left you in awe become... just familiar? Pastor Andrew Midson unpacks his message on the Parable of the Sower, walking through the four soils — hard, rocky, thorny, and good ground — and asking an honest question we all need to sit with: have I become apathetic, or even offended, by the very things that used to astonish me?✨ Key ThemesThe danger of familiarity. Jesus was overlooked in His own hometown because He'd become familiar — the same thing can happen to our faith, marriages, and callings over time.The lost art of faithfulness. Long-term fruit tends to come from ordinary, faithful people who kept showing up — not from talent or being first pick.Your soil is your responsibility. Tending your heart — not sheer effort — is what determines whether the seed planted in your life takes root and grows.📖 Scripture ReferencesMatthew 13 — The Parable of the Sower and Jesus' rejection in His hometownMatthew 6:33 — "Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you," Matthew 25 — The Parable of the TalentsMark 4 — The farmer who plants seed that grows day and night without him understanding how Mark 2 — The four men who bring their friend to Jesus through the roof📚 Resources"Counterfeit Gods" by Tim Keller — referenced regarding how the real issue isn't lack of access to truth, but what happens inside us when we hear it."Atomic Habits" — mentioned as one of many books on how habits actually take time to form.💬 Quotes"Where God has brought us is awe-inspiring as to who He is... but do I become familiar with time?" — Andrew Midson"Starting is easier than finishing." — Andrew Midson"The harvest is always an indicator of the seed that was planted." — Andrew Midson"Don't dig up the seed too soon. Let it take its time." — Andrew Midson🚶 Next StepsDo a heart stock take. Ask, "God, what's the seed in my hand?" — and what you're actually going to do with it.Name your "thorns." Identify the good things in your life that may be quietly crowding out what God has actually asked of you.Pre-decide your non-negotiables. Put the important things (Bible reading, church, date night, health) directly into your calendar so you're not relying on in-the-moment motivation.Choose faithfulness over talent or timing. Keep showing up, sow what you're given, and trust the harvest to come in its season.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaCatch next week's special Living Room episode — a time of prayer and worship together.Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs the encouragement.
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  S2E21: ‘From Awe to Apathy’ | Andrew Midson 19.08.2026 40min

  How can two people sit in the same room, hear the same message, and walk away with completely different experiences?In this message, Andrew Midson explores Jesus' Parable of the Sower and unpacks the four conditions of the heart that determine how we respond to God's Word. From the danger of familiarity to the subtle distractions that slowly steal our attention, Andrew reminds us that the issue is never the seed—it's the condition of the soil.If we're not careful, awe can quietly become apathy. But when we cultivate hearts that remain soft and receptive to God, we position ourselves to experience the fruit He has always intended.CTA🌐 Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australia🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcastIf this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to keep their heart soft, expectant, and ready for what God wants to do.
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  S2E20: ‘Praising God with a Broken Heart’ | A Conversation with Andy Heuser 12.08.2026 42min

  What does it actually look like to guard your heart when life hurts?In this conversation, Dale Simons sits down with Andy Heuser to continue unpacking his message, My Heart, My Responsibility, and explore the ongoing work of recognising and tending to the condition of our hearts.Whether you're navigating grief, waiting for a promise, wrestling with anxiety or simply recognising that your heart needs some attention, this conversation is an encouragement to invite the Holy Spirit into even the most painful places and keep leaning into the presence of God. ✨ Key ThemesGuarding your heart is active, not passive. The condition of our heart affects everything that flows from it, so tending to it requires intentionality. Invite the right voices in. We need trusted people who will tell us what we need to hear, not simply what we want to hear. Praising God through a broken heart. Andy shares vulnerably about losing his dad and the daily choice to keep believing in God's goodness, even while carrying unanswered questions. Heart work is ongoing. We can carry multiple heart conditions at once, and we need the Holy Spirit to help us recognise and navigate them. Keep leaning into God's presence. It's there that we find rest, healing, hope and joy, even when our circumstances haven't changed. 📖 Scripture ReferencesProverbs 4:23 — Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Psalm 51 — David's prayer for God to create in him a pure heart. Romans 8:28 — God works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. 💬 Quotes“I want people to tell me not what I want to hear, but what I need to hear” — Andy Heuser “We've got to invite the Holy Spirit into the most painful, most precious moments of our lives.” — Andy Heuser 🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaCatch up on Andy's message, ‘My Heart, My Responsibility’, on the Hillsong Australia Podcast.Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who might need it today.
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  S2E19: ‘My Heart, My Responsibility’ | Andy Heuser 12.08.2026 34min

  We’re often quick to focus on what’s happening around us, but Scripture tells us that everything flows from the heart—and why Proverbs tells us to guard it, not passively, but deliberately, intentionally and consistently.In this message, Andy Heuser explores conditions of the human heart: the waiting heart, the anxious heart, the broken heart, the bitter heart, the distracted heart, the proud heart, the weary heart and the hardened heart.What do we do when we’re caught between a promise and its fulfilment? How do we guard our hearts when anxiety, disappointment or offence begin to take root? What happens when we’re so busy that we lose sight of what matters, or so weary that we’re barely holding on?The condition of your heart matters. And when we choose to trust God, forgive, praise, rest, remain humble and stand firmly on His Word, He is able to soften what has become hard, restore what has been broken and renew what has grown weary.🔗 Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australiaFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who might need it today.
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  S2E18: 'Trusting God While You're Waiting’ | A Conversation with Tracy Barrell 05.08.2026 45min

  Do you believe God can do miracles but doubt He'd do one for you? Teaching pastor Tracy Barrell joins the podcast to unpack her message "The God Who Still Does Miracles," busting three common myths about who miracles are for, and getting honest about her own two-and-a-half-year wait for healing.✨ Key ThemesMiracles reveal God, not us. Miracles aren't earned by the "most deserving" — they're a window into who God is: good and great, kind and capable.Living in the "now and not yet." We carry both resurrection hope and present suffering — it's possible to hold real faith and real disappointment at the same time.A delayed answer isn't a denied answer. Tracy shares her own story of healing, and of still waiting for her father's healing from Alzheimer's — modeling how to keep trusting without pretending everything's fine.📖 Scripture ReferencesPsalm 103 — "Forget not all his benefits," Deuteronomy 7 — God reminding Israel He chose them not for their greatness, but simply because of His own heart toward them.Ephesians 1 — being chosen, adopted, and planned for by God.Mark 1:14–15 — Jesus announcing the gospel as the arrival of God's kingdom.Matthew 8:2–3 / Mark 1:40–41 — the leper's declaration, "If you're willing, I know you can heal me."Mark 6:1–6 — Jesus unable to do many miracles in His hometown due to familiarity rather than faith.Luke 8:43–48 — the woman with the issue of blood, healed and restored to community.2 Corinthians 12:7–9 — Paul's thorn in the flesh and God's answer, "My grace is sufficient for you."1 Corinthians 15 Paul's extended teaching on the resurrection and future hope.John 14 — Jesus' promise not to leave us as orphans, but to send the Comforter.📚 Resources"God on Mute" by Pete Greig (leader of the 24/7 Prayer movement) — recommended for anyone wrestling with unanswered prayer.💬 Quotes"If this is who God is and how he works, then a miracle should actually be the most natural thing." — Tracy Barrell"It's not about us; it's about him and how good and how great he is." — Tracy Barrell"A delayed answer is not necessarily a denied answer." — Tracy Barrell, quoting Pete Greig"I had reduced God to just the miracle worker, and I had forgotten all his other benefits." — Tracy Barrell🚶 Next StepsRead Psalm 103 and make a list of God's benefits beyond healing and breakthrough — comfort, presence, grace for today.If you're waiting, hold both hope and honesty. You don't have to pretend everything's fine to keep trusting God.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.
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  S2E17: 'The God Who Still Does Miracles' | Tracy Barrell 05.08.2026 37min

  What if some of the biggest barriers to experiencing miracles aren't God's willingness to move, but the misconceptions we've believed about them?In this message, Tracy Barrell challenges us to rethink what miracles are, and what they aren't. Looking through the lens of Ephesians 1, we're reminded that God's work has always been rooted in His grace, His goodness and His desire to bring people into His family.Together, we unpack common misconceptions about miracles: that they're only for the most deserving, only for the most likely, or only happen on rare occasions. Instead, we discover that miracles flow from God's unchanging character, His love for people and His ongoing work through Jesus.This message also reminds us to make room for Jesus to move in our everyday lives, to create space for others to find belonging in God's family and church, and for the miracles God wants to do both in us and through us.Whether you're believing for a breakthrough or simply wanting a fresh perspective on God's goodness, this message will encourage you to trust His heart, celebrate what He's already done and make room for what He wants to do next.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that God is always at work, and that His miracles are an expression of His goodness, grace and love.
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  S2E16: 'Have We Lost Our Reverence for the Bible'?: A Conversation with Ben Windle 29.07.2026 43min

  The average Bible-engaged Christian spends 3.5 minutes a day in scripture and six hours a day on social media and YouTube. In this episode, Pastor Ben Windle joins the Hillsong Australia podcast to unpack why the modern church has become "biblically illiterate," how we got here, and what it practically looks like to rebuild a real, personal engagement with the Bible whether you're brand new to faith, a long-time church attender, a parent raising kids in 2026, or someone wrestling with doubt. It's a conversation about reverence, honesty, and rediscovering scripture as more than a "supplement" to church life.✨ Key ThemesA biblical literacy crisis. Bible-engaged Christians average 3.5 minutes a day in scripture vs. six hours a day on social media and YouTube. A gap Benjamin says has real spiritual consequences.Supplements vs. substitutes. Sermons, podcasts, and Bible studies are valuable supplements, but they were never meant to replace direct, personal engagement with scripture itself.From decision to discipleship. The church has overestimated the moment of decision (an altar call) and underestimated the ongoing process, formation, and journey that follows it.Skepticism isn't the enemy of faith. Doubt and unanswered questions are part of being human. The goal isn't to eliminate every question before trusting God, but to hold logic and faith together, knowing faith ultimately has the final word.Academic and meditative study can coexist. Historical, contextual study of scripture and devotional, meditative reading aren't in competition as both are needed for real formation.Familiar vs. personal. It's possible for scripture to feel familiar (because it's accessible) without ever becoming personal. The more consistently you actually read it, the more it moves from familiar to formative.Ultimate hope vs. human hope. Christian hope isn't just "things will get better", it's an eternal hope anchored in Jesus that holds steady even in a dark season.Parenting with scripture at the center. Practical, low-pressure ways to build a Bible-reading culture at home, even amid the chaos and inconsistency of real family life.AI and the value of the process. Using AI to shortcut Bible study (or any learning) trades away the very process that builds spiritual and intellectual "muscle."There's no single "right" rhythm. Consistency matters more than following someone else's formula for daily devotion find what brings you joy and life, and stick with it.📖 Scripture ReferencesMatthew 7:24–27 (parable referenced, not quoted directly) — the wise and foolish builders: building your life on the rock (the Word of God) versus the sand.Isaiah (referenced) — Jesus preaching from the scroll of Isaiah, cited as a model for the centrality of preaching God's Word.Psalm 119 — mentioned as what Ben currently preaching through.John 1 — mentioned as a message Ben preached that day, with reflections connecting it to Genesis.Matthew 5–7 — the Sermon on the Mount, described by Ben as "a masterpiece."Psalm 23 — Ben's favorite, recurring scripture, and the psalm he prays in full to close the episode: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen."📚 Resources"When God Spoke Greek" — recommended book for understanding the historical and linguistic background of the New Testament.💬 Quotes"We've become very biblically illiterate. And at the same time, we've become addicted to our phones." — Pastor Benjamin Windle"A sermon is a supplement. A Bible study is a supplement. A podcast is a supplement. But if we ever allow a supplement to become a substitute, we've got to correct that." — Pastor Ben Windle"We've overestimated the point of decision and underestimated the value of process and journey." — Pastor Ben Windle"Faith is a beautiful thing. Faith is freedom. Faith is being able to say, 'I don't know, but I trust something greater than all of this, even in spite of my doubts.'" — Pastor Ben Windle"You can shortcut the outcome, but you cannot shortcut the growth of the process. The process is what grows us." — Pastor Ben Windle"Find what works for you, but don't try to conform to someone else's box." — Pastor Ben Windle🚶 Next StepsGet honest about your own Bible engagement. Compare your time in scripture to your time on your phone — awareness is the first step.Treat scripture as the source document, not a supplement. Make space during the week (not just Sunday) to read the Bible directly for yourself.Start small with family devotions. Simply reading a passage like Psalm 23 out loud together — without needing to teach or comment on it — has a real, researched impact on kids' faith.Give yourself permission to have questions. Approach skepticism with curiosity instead of guilt; you don't need every question answered before you can trust God.Pick a rhythm that actually brings you life — beach, car audio, morning coffee, late at night — and aim for consistency over perfection.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you and join a service: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe, leave a comment, or share this episode with someone who'd find it helpful.
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  S2E15: 'A Bible Revival': Ben Windle 29.07.2026 33min

  In a culture that often doesn't know where to turn, Ben Windle reminds us that God is still speaking, and His Word remains our sure foundation. While the world encourages us to rely on our own strength, this message challenges the idea that doing life alone works and calls us back to a life rooted in Scripture.Just as our bodies need daily nourishment, our spirits need spiritual food. Ben encourages us to move beyond occasional Bible reading and instead develop a lifetime habit of engaging with God's Word. As we immerse ourselves in Scripture, we discover a living and active Word that teaches, corrects, equips and helps us discern God's voice above the noise of the world.If we want to hear God more clearly, we may need to turn the volume down on the world and turn our attention back to His voice through the Bible.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you and join a service: hillsong.com/australiaSubscribe, leave a comment, or share this episode with someone who'd find it helpful.
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  S2E14: 'You Don’t Need A Platform to Make a Difference': A Conversation 22.07.2026 37min

  Everyone is called to influence — you don't need a platform, a title, or a huge following to make a difference for Jesus. In this episode, host Jasmine sits down with Nathan McClean for an honest, unfiltered follow-up to his message "Call to Influence." They talk about the moment of surrender that changed the trajectory of Nathan's life, how humility opens doors that striving never could, and Nathan's raw, personal story of being told he needed open-heart surgery — and choosing to trust God with the outcome either way. If you've ever felt unseen, unqualified, or like influence is "for other people," this conversation is for you.✨ Key ThemesYou're already called to influence. Influence isn't reserved for the "special" or the naturally gifted — it's for every follower of Jesus, in every season and sphere of life.Influence starts with surrender. Nathan's own life shifted at 17 when he finally got on his knees at a Hillsong conference and said yes to God.Influence grows through humility. Real stories from both Nathan (stepping back from overseeing two campuses) and Jasmine (feeling "unseen" in the parents' room) show how letting go of title, platform, and visibility often precedes God opening bigger doors.Identity over title. Knowing who you are in Christ frees you from needing a role, platform, or recognition to feel like you matter.📖 Scripture ReferencesPhilippians 4:6–7 — "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus." (The verse Nathan's family held onto before his heart surgery.)Matthew 5 — Jesus' teaching that His followers are "salt and light," referenced as the foundation for the idea that every believer carries a call to influence.📚 ResourcesPrevious episode: "Call to Influence" — the original message Nathan preached at Hillsong's Melbourne East campus (referenced as required/companion listening for this episode).💬 Quotes"You are salt and you are light... no matter who you are, no matter what your circumstance is, you're called to have influence and you're called to make a difference beyond yourself." — Nathan McClean"Influence starts with surrender." — Nathan McClean"When we hold on to leadership, when we hold on to roles, when we hold on to things that are good, we often miss things that are great." — Nathan McClean"Some things are not good to go through, but are great to have been through." — Nathan McClean"Just because there's a presence of suffering doesn't mean that God can't use that season." — Nathan McClean🚶 Next StepsReflect: Where has God asked you to surrender control in order to grow your influence?Write it down: Nathan encourages listeners to define their "why" — write down what God has put on your heart and why you want to be a person of influence.Pray boldly, then trust fully: Bring your honest requests to God (Phil. 4:6–7), and then release the outcome to Him.🔗 Links / CTAFind a Hillsong Australia location near you and join a service: hillsong.com/australiaCatch up on the original message this episode unpacks: "Call to Influence" (previous podcast episode)Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast so you never miss an episode wherever you listen to podcast. 
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  S2E13: 'Called To Influence': Nathan McLean 22.07.2026 36min

  What if influence isn't about building a platform, but about living a life surrendered to Jesus?In this message from Pastor Nathan Mclean, we're challenged to rethink what influence really means. While culture celebrates popularity and success, Jesus calls us to a different kind of influence, one that begins with an encounter with Him, grows through humility, and remains powerful even in seasons of suffering.Through the example of Paul's life, we're reminded that our circumstances don't determine our impact. God can use our faithfulness, our peace and even our pain to influence those around us. This message is also a powerful reminder that influence isn't about gathering attention for ourselves, but about investing in others, raising the next generation and living a life that reflects the Gospel.Whether you're leading many or loving the people God has placed in front of you, you've been called to influence.Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australiaFind a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australia If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that God can use their life to make an eternal impact.
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  S2E12: 'Don't Seek the Anointing. Seek the Anointed One.': Julian Lowe 16.07.2026 43min

  What happens when we stop chasing the anointing and start pursuing the presence of God?Recorded live at Hillsong Conference 2026, Pastor Julian Lowe unpacks the powerful connection between God's image, His presence, and His anointing. Beginning in Genesis and tracing the story through Scripture, Julian reminds us that we were created to bear God's image before oil was ever poured onto people. It's a compelling invitation to seek the Anointed One above everything else, trusting that intimacy with Jesus is where lasting influence and true transformation begin.🔗 Links / CTA🌐 Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australia🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast🎉 Learn more about Hillsong Conference 2027: hillsong.com/conferenceIf this message encouraged you, share it with someone who's hungry to pursue Jesus more deeply and discover what it means to truly bear His image.
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  S2E11: LIVE from Hillsong Conference: A Conversation with Jeffrey Rachmat and Phil Dooley 09.07.2026 37min

  In this episode, Phil Dooley sits down with Pastor Jeffrey Rachmat for an inspiring conversation on leadership, faith, generosity and innovation in ministry.Together they explore how God can multiply what we place in His hands, what it looks like to faithfully serve with whatever we have, and how embracing creativity and entrepreneurial thinking can strengthen the local church. Pastor Jeffrey also shares the story behind building a thriving church in an unexpected location, cultivating a culture of generosity, and the wisdom that has guided a healthy leadership transition.In this episode, you'll hear:How faithfulness and sacrifice position us to experience God's provision.Why serving God wholeheartedly changes the way we view our resources.The story of building a thriving church in the heart of a shopping centre.Practical ways to create a culture of generosity that impacts the wider community.How innovation and entrepreneurial thinking can help advance the mission of the Church.Why honouring volunteers is essential to building a healthy church culture.Practical wisdom for raising future leaders and navigating healthy leadership transitions.Why every leader should intentionally invest in the next generation.Whether you're leading a team, serving in your local church, building a business or simply looking to grow in your faith, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom for leading with courage, generosity and a long-term perspective.If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who would be inspired to lead with greater faith, wisdom and generosity.🔗 Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: https://hillsong.com/australia/ Listen on your favourite platform: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcastLearn more about Hillsong Conference: https://hillsong.com/conference/
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  S2E10: LIVE from Hillsong Conference: A Conversation with Amy Orr-Ewing and Phil Dooley 08.07.2026 30min

  Recorded live at Hillsong Conference, Phil Dooley sits down with Christian apologist and author Amy Orr-Ewing for a thought-provoking conversation on faith, culture and the opportunities facing the Church today. In this conversation they explore why an increase in young people are showing a renewed openness to Christianity, how believers can confidently share their faith in everyday conversations, and why the Church should engage with emerging technologies like AI rather than retreat from them.Amy also reflects on what Scripture can teach us about navigating seasons of cultural change, the importance of grounding the next generation in the core truths of the Christian faith, and why prayer remains central to every move of God. Whether you're passionate about evangelism, interested in cultural trends, or looking for encouragement to live out your faith with confidence, this conversation offers practical wisdom and a hopeful perspective for the season we're living in. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who would be inspired to live out their faith with greater confidence and courage. 🔗 Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: https://hillsong.com/australia/ Listen on your favourite platform: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcastLearn more about Hillsong Conference: https://hillsong.com/conference/
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  S2E8: 'A Defiant Faith': Peter Stavrou 01.07.2026 37min

  What does it mean to have a defiant faith?Recorded at Hillsong College Chapel, Pastor Peter Stavrou explores the kind of faith that refuses to be defined by circumstances, choosing instead to trust in who God is and what He has promised. Looking at the story of blind Bartimaeus, Pete reminds us that faith isn't built on what we can see, but on who Jesus is.Whether you're believing for a breakthrough, facing uncertainty, or wondering if you have enough faith, this message will encourage you to keep trusting, keep believing, and boldly respond to the call of Jesus.🔗 Links / CTA• 🌐 Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australia• 🎓 Explore Hillsong College: hillsong.com/college• 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform:https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcastIf this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs fresh faith to keep believing for what God has promised.
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  S2E9: 'Always Persevere Past Pushback': A Conversation 01.07.2026 42min

  What if the thing standing between you and your miracle is just one more cry? In this episode, hosts Sam, Mufaro, Alissa, and Ahlaya unpack Peter Stavrou’s powerful Hillsong College Chapel message on Defiant Faith — drawn from the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10. From miracle testimonies to social media, spiritual apathy, and how to walk alongside people who haven't seen their breakthrough yet, this is a conversation that will stir up the faith inside you. 🎓 Hillsong College — July 2026 IntakeWhether you feel called to Worship Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Church Planting, or Evangelism, the July 2026 intake is an opportunity to take the next step in your calling.At Hillsong College, you'll grow in your faith, discover your gifts, and be equipped through biblical teaching and hands-on practical leadership training alongside experienced pastors and church builders.We are committed to discipling believers and raising leaders who will impact the world for Jesus.If you're ready to grow, be equipped, and pursue God's calling on your life:🖥️ Apply now: hillsong.com/college/apply💬 Get in touch on WhatsApp: +61 400 447 346✨ Key ThemesDefiant Faith — What it looks like to keep crying out to Jesus even when the crowd tells you to be quiet and He hasn't stopped yetAlways Persevere Past Pushback — The persistence of Bartimaeus wasn't desperation; it was the very thing that caused Jesus to stopHeightened Senses, Dulled Senses — Just as Bartimaeus' blindness sharpened his hearing, our spiritual senses are either heightened or dulled depending on what we're feeding themChildlike Faith — Recapturing the boldness to ask God for what we actually want, without fear of budget, impossibility, or looking foolishSpiritual Apathy & How to Break It — Practical steps for when deleting social media still isn't enough to shake the dullnessDefiant Faith for Others — Being the friend who lowers someone through the roof when they can't believe for themselves📖 Scripture ReferencesMark 10:46–52 — Blind Bartimaeus; defiant faith and the miracle that followed persistent crying outMatthew 7 — Building your house on the rock vs. the sand; Pete's second point on foundationsMatthew 28:18–20 — The Great Commission: "Go to the ends of the earth, but I'll be with you"Romans 10:17 — "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"Romans 12:2 — Being transformed by the renewing of your mind, not conformed to the world1 Kings 18 — Elijah praying for rain with urgency and persistence, returning to pray multiple timesMark 2:1–12 — The friends who lowered their paralysed friend through the roof to get him to JesusJoshua 1 / Moses — God's repeated promise throughout the Old Testament: "I will be with you; do not be afraid"📚 ResourcesPeter Stav's Chapel Message: "Defiant Faith" — Preached at Hillsong College Chapel; the foundation of this episode. Listen alongside for the full pictureThe Psalms — Recommended by Sam as a go-to when you don't have the words to pray; read them as prayers and declarations over your lifeHebrews 11 — The Hall of Faith; referenced for those needing stories of people who kept believing before they saw the outcome💬 Quotes"Always persevere past pushback — which is a really cool thing to hear, but it's a really hard thing to do." — Alyssa"What stopped Jesus in His tracks was his faith — the defiant faith." — Alyssa"I wonder how many times God has wanted to talk to me, but I've been spiritually dull — or I just haven't had enough room in my brain." — Sam"God, would You break my heart for what breaks Yours?" — Ahlaya’s go-to prayer in every season"God's not looking for perfection; He's just looking for honesty." — Mufaro"If He's willing to stop for this kind of brokenness, then He's willing to stop for mine." — Pete Stav, cited by Alissa"It always comes down to Jesus. It comes down to the man who saved me. That's what transforms me." — Ahlaya"A big job of the church is to have defiant faith on behalf of others when they're in a season where they can't muster it." — Sam🚶 Next StepsListen to Pete Stav's full message — Check out the Hillsong College Chapel sermon for the complete teaching on defiant faithKeep crying out — Whatever you've been believing for, don't stop at the first pushback. Persevere past the crowdRead the Psalms as prayer — If you don't know what to pray, let David's words become yours. Declare them over your lifeAudit your spiritual senses — What are you feeding your mind daily? Is it sharpening or dulling your ability to hear from God?Pray this prayer — "God, would You break my heart for what breaks Yours?" — try it in your next quiet momentFind your people — Get around someone full of faith, and find someone older in the faith whose stories will inspire you to keep goingBe the friend with the roof — Who in your life needs you to bring them to Jesus when they can't get there themselves?🔗 Links / CTA🌐 Find a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australia📲 Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast on your favourite platform and follow @hillsongaustralia
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  S2E6: Jesse Murray: 'Have You Got the Fight in You?' 24.06.2026 29min

  In this message, Hills Campus Pastor Jesse Murray explores what it means to fight for your faith—not just on Sunday, but in the realities of everyday life. Through Scripture and practical encouragement, Jesse reminds us that faith has a sound, faith moves first, and faith doesn't conform to the patterns of the world around us.Whether you're navigating uncertainty, waiting on a breakthrough, or simply trying to hear God's voice above the noise, this message will encourage you to keep contending for the faith God is building in your life.🔗 Links / CTA• Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/australia• Podcast & platforms: Hillsong Australia Podcast Official Music - Listen to songs on YouTube, Spotify | Check for Videos o…• Find a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australiaIf this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs an injection of faith this week.
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  S2E7: 'The Fight for Your Faith in a Noisy World': A Conversation with Jesse Murray 24.06.2026 40min

  In a world drowning in notifications, meetings, and a thousand competing voices, how do you keep your faith alive? Hills Campus Pastor Jesse Murray sits down with host Tyler for an honest, funny, and faith-filled conversation about what it really looks like to fight for your faith — on a Monday, in a season of pain, or when God isn't showing you the full picture.✨ Key ThemesFaith Has a Sound — The way you speak about your future, your family, and God reveals the state of your faithFaith Moves First — The opposite of faith isn't fear; it's sight. Faith steps out before it can see the full pictureFaith Doesn't Conform — Resisting the "wait and see" culture and choosing to step out instead of sitting backFighting Faith in Pain — What it looks like to hold on when reality hasn't changed yet, and why that's where faith really countsDistraction as the Enemy of Faith — It's not one loud voice that drowns out God; it's a thousand small ones📖 Scripture ReferencesProverbs 18:21 — The power of life and death is in the tongueJames 3 — The tongue has the power to steer your entire lifeHebrews 11 — The Hall of Faith; men and women who acted on God's promises without always seeing the outcome2 Corinthians 5:7 — "We walk by faith, not by sight" — faith is the gap between where you are and what God has promised1 Timothy 6:12 — "Fight the good fight of faith" — Paul's charge to TimothyEphesians 6 — The armour of God; Paul's acknowledgement that the spiritual battle is realHebrews 11:6 — "Without faith it is impossible to please God"Romans 10:17 — "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"💬 Quotes"The Monday is where it's all worked out and walked out." — Jesse Murray"Faith is the gap. It is the thing where it's like, 'I know this is who God is, but this is where I'm at,' and the faith is in the middle." — Jesse Murray"It's not one voice I'd say is the loudest that overtakes God — it's the thousand voices." — Jesse Murray"Faith is actually in pain, worry, and fear — still holding on." — Jesse Murray"Without faith it's impossible to please God... God is looking for your faith." — Jesse Murray🚶 Next StepsRead Hebrews 11 — Start there. Let it build and stir your faith before your week beginsSpeak it — Don't just think your prayers; say them out loud. Pray over your family, your future, and your circumstancesTake the next step — If God has dropped a dream or desire in your heart, don't wait for the full picture. Faith moves firstGuard what you let in — Be intentional about the voices, content, and people you're surrounding yourself withFind a faith community — You weren't meant to do this alone; connect with people who will speak life over youTalk to someone — If you're in a season of pain or discouragement, reach out to a brother or sister in faith🔗 Links / CTA🌐 Find a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australia💬 Connect with a local community group: hillsong.com/connect📲 Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast on your favourite platform🙏 If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs an injection of faith today
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  S2E5: 'The Heart Behind Heart for the Mission': A Conversation with Phil Dooley 17.06.2026 41min

  What if the greatest financial gift you ever gave was to someone you'd never meet? In this episode, Global Senior Pastor Phil Dooley sits down with host Jerry to unpack the heart behind Hillsong's annual Heart for the Mission weekend — and why generosity isn't about donation, it's about ownership, legacy, and trust.⚠️ DisclaimerThis episode discusses financial giving in the context of Hillsong's Heart for the Mission season. Giving is never compulsory — as Phil says, "You can come to our church every week and never give, and we'll love you and you're welcome."✨ Key ThemesPaying It Forward — Giving sacrificially to bless people you may never meet, just as others gave for youOwners, Not Donors — True generosity means being spiritually invested in a mission, not just transactionally contributingGenerosity as Trust — Giving is ultimately an act of trusting God, not just a financial transactionSowing & Reaping — The biblical principle that what you sow into God's kingdom opens your life to greater blessingImpact Beyond Borders — How local giving ripples out to change lives in South Africa and beyond through the Hillsong Africa FoundationTackling Misconceptions — Addressing common fears around compulsion, transparency, and whether a small gift matters📖 Scripture ReferencesJohn 3:16 — "For God so loved the world that He gave..." — generosity flows from loveMatthew 6:21 — "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"Matthew 6:24 — "You cannot serve two masters" (God and Mammon)John 6 — The boy with five loaves and two fish; what happens when you give what you have to Jesus2 Corinthians 9 — Paul on cheerful, non-manipulative giving; God loves a cheerful giver2 Corinthians 8 — The Macedonian church: extreme generosity in the midst of poverty and trials💬 Quotes"It should never be reduced to, 'Oh, please can you give something?' It should be an understanding of our responsibility and the impact our lives can have when we truly live generous lives." — Phil Dooley"When I give freely, it's not 'What do I get out of it?' It's freely giving." — Phil Dooley"I wonder how many Christians trust Jesus with their salvation but struggle with their finances." — Jerry (host)"You can know all the theory. Your daughter can have it explained clearly to her why you will catch her, but at some point she has to jump." — Phil Dooley"It's not equal giving — it's equal sacrifice." — Hillsong church principle, cited by Jerry🚶 Next StepsPray about your giving — Ask God if there's a step of faith He's inviting you to take this Heart for the Mission seasonGive beyond yourself — Consider giving "to the man or woman you may never meet" — someone whose life your generosity could changeStart somewhere — If you've never given sacrificially before, start small and trust God with itModel generosity — If you have kids or young people in your life, let them see you on the journey of giving🔗 Links / CTA🌐 Find a Hillsong Australia location near you: hillsong.com/australia💛 Give to Heart for the Mission: hillsong.com/give🌍 Learn about the Hillsong Africa Foundation: hillsong.com/foundation🎙️ Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast on your favourite platform📲 Follow Hillsong Australia on socials for updates from across the nation