Week Away starts now! We hit record on the drive down to Week Away so you can join us for the ride! Ethan, Joel, Brayden, and Hudson are in the car chatting all things — what we’re excited for, stories from past years, and what to expect this week. You'll also hear why Hudson almost got kicked out of the car! Stay tuned for: How do you sell Week Away? Will the salons happen? Why some people are reading C.S. Lewis before Week Away What maps app do you use? Pen choices A little trivia hint A dash ...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 177
Tim jumps back after his trip to the United States to speak at the Intergenerate Ministry Conference – and he’s brought some top-shelf stories with him! We hear about: Tim’s favourite moments (and odd discoveries) from his US travels 🇺🇸 The food, the people, the quirks A surprisingly deep dive into a French historical figure he’s now weirdly obsessed with How travel can shape our thinking – especially as Christians
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 176
Jamie opens up about ADHD, financial struggles, addiction, a near-fatal car accident, and ultimately, recovery through faith. Brayden and Joel sits down with Jamie to explore how such challenges shaped his life and how God's grace led to transformation. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Medication, focus, and learning strategies 01:42 – Talking accents and travel dreams (Canada) 04:40 – Ministry beginnings at Blakehurst Church 08:07 – Post-high school path: IT traineeship and work life 11:31 – Early fascina...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 175
In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jamie joins us to talk all things hot chips, childhood memories, and his journey through faith, moving homes, school experiences, and living with ADHD. From the comforting crunch of thick-cut chips to navigating personal identity and late ADHD diagnosis, Jamie opens up with honesty, humour, and depth. 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive further into Jamie’s adult life, faith in action, and practical strategies for managing ADHD in daily life. ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 174
🚊 Light Rail Plans, McDonald’s Chips & Building Community 🍟 In this episode, we’re joined by Craig Pring for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a proposed light rail route and ends with real talk about community, discipleship, and legacy. 🎉 REGISTER NOW for Week Away 2025! 👉 https://wa25.splashthat.com/ 👕 Order your Week Away merch by June 15: https://www.soulrevivalchurch.com/shop ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:35 – Light Rail Plan: From Cronulla to Kernel 04:44 – Craig’s love for McDonal...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 173
Producer Hudson jumps in the hot seat as we dive into everything from travel stories and health challenges to deep reflections on God’s creation, career uncertainty, and the impact of youth ministry.
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 172
Dave shares his incredible journey through ministry, personal loss, health battles, and unwavering faith. From life in Western Australia to the challenges of grief and cancer, this conversation is a deep reminder of God’s sustaining grace through life’s hardest moments. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:57 – Life in Western Australia & Meeting the “Snow Geese” 05:00 – Return to Sydney & Work at St. John’s 08:18 – Reflections on Ministry & Christian Life 12:42 – Tragic Death of F...
May 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 171
May 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 170
Dave shares his extraordinary life story—starting with Bible college at Capernwray, diving into Christian ministry, and facing life-changing moments of love, betrayal, and spiritual growth. From icy winters in Canada to tropical summers in Australia, Dave opens up about trusting God through heartache, cultural transitions, and finding unwavering faith alongside his wife, Jane. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:46 – Starting the 6-month Bible study course at Capernwray 03:30 – Learning about th...
May 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 169
Dave shares his journey from England to a man navigating faith, family, and identity in Australia. From growing up in the Brethren church to questioning religion and discovering grace, this episode offers laughs, reflection, and deep insight.
May 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 168
In part two of our powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Scott, we explore how faith in Jesus shapes leadership, the realities of military life, lessons from parenthood, and what it means to have moral courage in the face of adversity. We also hear what it's like to fly helicopters on peacekeeping missions and in war zones from Bougainville and East Timor to Afghanistan and Iraq. Scott's story is one of conviction, sacrifice, and spiritual grounding. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Fa...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 167
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 165
In this heartfelt episode of Chip Lunch, we chat with Chloe about her journey through faith, love, and life’s unexpected turns. Chloe shares how she met her husband Jamie while running the church live stream, their growing friendship, and how it later grew into them eventually getting married in 2024. We hear what lead them Soul Revival Church — quite literally, after hearing the music from a nearby balcony! She also opens up about the comfort and strength she found in Jesus, during the aftermat...
Apr 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, Chloe shares candid reflections on her early life, school experiences, and journey of faith. We kick off with her hot chip preferences and her disinterest in high school maths. She then opens up about feeling left out at church during her younger years, but a mission trip to Vanuatu in Year 10 marks a turning point, deepening her faith and reshaping her outlook. Growing up in a Christian household and attending a Christian school laid the groundwork, but it wasn’t until she felt...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 164
From a powerful experience at a Billy Graham crusade in the 70s to a challenging career in the construction industry where he strived to live out his faith, Craig shares his journey of navigating life's ups and downs. Discover how finding a local church community enriched his life and strengthened his Christian walk. Craig also opens up about a serious health scare that served as a wake-up call, leading him to re-evaluate his priorities and find new purpose in serving others at including serving...
Apr 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, we welcome Craig for a wide-ranging chat that kicks off with the evolving world of board games — from the rising popularity of titles like Splendor to the social connections that come from gaming with friends. We also dive into Craig’s story: from BMX biking in leafy Chatswood and growing up in a conservative Brethren church, to chasing a high-paced career in trading before discovering deeper fulfilment. Along the way, we talk about hot chips vs. wedges (Craig has strong opinion...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min•Ep. 162
In part two of Mary's Chip Lunch , we sit down with Mary to hear her incredible journey—from childhood dreams of becoming a Hong Kong movie star and pop sensation to the unexpected paths God led her down. She shares her experiences navigating marriage and family life, the joys and challenges along the way, and how she ultimately found herself as part of the Soul Revival church plant at Ryde—where she now couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
Mar 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 161
In this episode of Chip Lunch, Mary joins Brayden and Joel as they kick things off with a lighthearted chat about their favourite accents, before we hear about Mary's journey—both literal and spiritual. She recounts her move from Hong Kong to New Zealand and then to Australia, navigating cultural shifts, school life, and faith. She opens up about her Christian journey, from childhood church experiences to defining moments at youth camps that deepened her faith. Mary also discusses her career shi...
Mar 13, 2025•59 min•Ep. 160
Michael returns after a short break to continue his story. We start with a reading from The Boy Biggles, much to Joel's excitement and then hear about family, leadership, becoming head of the FCC and much more...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 159
We continue to hear how Jesus has worked in Jeremy's life. He sums up being a Christian nicely with the phrase "Just make it really obvious"
Feb 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 158
We sit down with Jeremy to chat about his unique journey through homeschooling, how it shaped his approach to learning, and his willingness to dive into all sorts of different experiences. From exploring new opportunities to stepping outside his comfort zone, Jeremy shares what drives his adventurous spirit. Most of all, we talk about his unwavering commitment to church, the role faith plays in his life, and why being deeply involved in a church community matters to him.
Feb 20, 2025•52 min•Ep. 157
It was a pleasure to have the head of the FCC, Michael, on the podcast to hear his amazing story on how God has worked in his life.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 156
Chip Lunch is back for 2025! And why not start with a bit of a rambling episode from the OG3! Wanta Fanta?
Jan 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 155
In part two of Luka's story, we hear about Luka's experience of Covid, re-committing to church and making a decision at a school camp that exposed him for who he really was...
Dec 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 154
Luka returns to the podcast to step out from his mum's shadow and tell us his experience growing up in a Christian family, early church life and being a Christian in high school. Luka's shared his storyfor everyone, and that's why he's for the table...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 153
In part two of Dave's story, he opens up about his career journey, his commitment to a life of ministry, and how God empowers us to give more than we ever thought possible.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 152
Join Ethan and Joel as they sit down with Dave to explore how he channels his passion across different areas of life. Dave shares his experience of growing up as a new Christian in a family opposed to church, the lessons he learned through youth leadership, and the impact of early life choices on his faith journey. Most of all, he asks why would you ever go back after becoming a Christian.
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 151
Continuing a beloved Chip Lunch tradition, we sit down with school leaver and recent HSC graduate Ted. He shares his journey to faith, how he lives it out daily, and the inspiring story of starting a prayer group at his high school. Together, we reflect on what God has done in his life and what exciting plans may lie ahead.
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 150
Part two of Pam's podcast brings us more wisdom and thoughts about life after death..
Nov 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 149
We sit down an absolute amazing, faithful stalwart of Miranda Congregational Church - Pam. Sit back and enjoy...
Nov 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 148
