Dr. Lindsay Farrell was a regular guest on our Going Deeper podcast and it is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the recent passing of Lindsay into the arms of the Father last week. To honour a life well lived to the glory of God, in this episode we are rebroadcasting a previous episode (one of our favourites), 'Resurrection Life'. Lindsay was an artist, art historian, scholar and lover of Jesus. In this special episode, Lindsay speaks with Jo and Scott about the unexpected turn in the trail:...
Jul 15, 2020•54 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Are you feeling 'Zoomed Out' or fatigued from meeting for church online? Jo and Scott are joined by children's Pastor Emily Ellis and Scott Wilson as they discuss church online and how to remain connected during this season of isolation. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to continue to participate in church through digital means such as Sunday Services, Worship Room, Facebook devotions, and Instagram chats. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Website: River...
Jul 08, 2020•36 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Jo and Scott are joined by Pastor Robyn Robertson to discuss Riverlife's Response to COVID-19 in the area of International Students. Many people groups have been effected in all sorts of ways by COVID-19. Some are obvious and others, like international students, are a minority group that are not as clearly seen in the public sphere. Robyn and the Riverlife team have been able to bless students from all sorts of different nations during this crisis. Listen to this epsidoe to hear testimony of God...
Jul 01, 2020•29 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In this episode, Jo and Scott interview Skip Smith of Alpha Australia to discuss 'Alpha Online' and what God is doing at this moment in history. Alpha is a tool built for local churches. It is a series of interactive sessions that creates a space where people are excited to invite their friends to a conversation about faith, life and God. If you are interested in attending Alpha or running an Alpha group please follow the links below. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Goin...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Season 8Ep. 1
This episode, we are proud to introduce the newest member of the Riverlife Podcast family, The Round Table. Ps Nick Lloyd joins us: he and his wife, Jandee, host The Round Table, a podcast focussed on exploring faith, culture and belief for Young Adults. We also give you a sneak preview of one an episode from their first season, available now on Spotify. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Podcast: The Round Table (On Spotify) Podcast website: The Round Table B...
Jun 17, 2020•39 min
Jo and Scott interview a couple who have had their lives transformed by love and are now compelled by love. Steve and Amy explain their story of walking into Riverlife and how they are now walking together with the Riverlife family. In this episode, we conclude the 'Compelled by Love' series as we explore the body of Christ and the importance of relational responsibility in discipleship. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reac...
Jun 10, 2020•38 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Taking the time to hear the Holy Spirit makes reaching others with the good news so much simpler, and lots of fun! Our guest this week, Jo Bickerton, shares how God has spoken to her in this season, and how that's opening up amazing opportunities to share why Jesus is good news for her! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, ...
Jun 03, 2020•30 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Our reaching out to others for Jesus is the natural expression of a daily walk with the Spirit. It's the softness of our hearts toward the Spirit's prompting to love others that makes ways for others to encounter the love of Jesus. Glenda Condon walks this out every day, and as she tells us, it's still a risk, but it's one that's worth taking! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. ...
May 27, 2020•25 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In the third episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Gavin Grant about the amazing opportunities that God has given him to reach people in everyday life, through all sorts of circumstances, in all kids of ways! 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below. Resources/Links ...
May 20, 2020•32 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In the second episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Claire Kelly about the love of God that has radically transformed her life, and shifted her perspective on how God can love others through her, in the some of the darkest times of their lives. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resourc...
May 13, 2020•31 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We begin our new series 'Compelled by Love', with special guest Liza Kelder. Liza is a mum, a professional, a lover of Jesus, and someone who has had their life captured by the good news of Jesus. Liza shares about how the gospel has changed her life, and the impact a gospel-centered life has on those around her. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources,...
May 06, 2020•29 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In a world that is isolated yet connected, everything is coming to us through the funnel of our devices and our immediate household. How do we filter out what's unimportant so we can be nourished by what's essential and vital? Scott and Jo take a moment in this 2-part series to look at the outputs of our lives: what we produce from all that we have coming into our lives in this season. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Message Series: Anchored - Riverlife Chu...
Apr 29, 2020•40 min•Season 6Ep. 16
In a world that is isolated yet connected, everything is coming to us through the funnel of our devices and our immediate household. How do we filter out what's unimportant so we can be nourished by what's essential and vital? Scott and Jo take a moment in this 2-part series to look at the inputs we have coming into our lives - the 'sounds and noises' if you like, that enter the sound mixing console that is our lives. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Book: A...
Apr 22, 2020•25 min•Season 6Ep. 15
2020 has proven to be an unpredictable year! Even people's best-laid plans can come to nothing when global issues change the playing field. Yet, we know that God isn't surprised by any of this, and so did we hear Him properly when we planned 2020? We welcome Senior Pastor John Robertson back to the podcast to talk through what 2020 will continue to look like for Riverlife, and how we can each engage with what God has put before us: to be released to declare and demonstrate Christ's kingdom. Reso...
Apr 15, 2020•28 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Released on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week 2020, Jo and Scott look at the Christian hope we have in the events of the first Easter. Maundy Thursday is traditionally the day that Jesus washed the disciples' feet, showing us that the God who stepped into our human existence came to serve us, not be served, and so shows us the way to live that brings life and dignity to people. In the times we are living in, hope, humility and a demonstration of love for others have never been more important. Big tha...
Apr 08, 2020•26 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Continuing their conversation about these strange days we find ourselves in, Jo and Scott spend time talking through how people see God, and how we can respond to some of the biggest questions in life, around sickness, healing, God's nature and our role as His kingdom people. Ultimately, when we think of God we should find Jesus, and He shows us the way forward in the midst of the time of crisis. Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, plea...
Apr 01, 2020•45 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Scott and Jo join remotely to talk through what church is and looks like in this season. Coronavirus has caused church gatherings to be canceled in Australia and many other nations worldwide, so what does it mean when the church is closed and we can't go to a service? Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Podcast: Bible Streams Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and fin...
Mar 25, 2020•37 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Scott and Jo take some time to talk through what faith looks like in the face of an escalating global phenomenon. With COVID-19 cases growing daily, and in many countries any large gatherings are being banned, what does it look like to follow Jesus and be a part of His kingdom community when everything changes? Hope has a name: Jesus; and we experience it when we seek His presence and find community with His people, the church. The church is and always has been, a family of people, not a place t...
Mar 18, 2020•43 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Scott catches up with Werner Nachtigal in Penang, Malaysia, at the Kingdom Family Gathering. Wener is the International President of the Global Outreach Day for Go2020, an organisation whose heart is to see every member of the church worldwide engaged in sharing the good news of the Gospel. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Website: Go 2020: Global Outreach Day Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, ple...
Mar 11, 2020•23 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In episode 4 of Released Rhythms, Scott and Jo interview Pastor Robyn Robertson and Pastor Lee Ngabout their passion for reaching others with the love of Jesus. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Message: Vision Sunday 2020: Released Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon , 'Revive'. Subscri...
Mar 04, 2020•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In episode 3 of Released Rhythms, Scott and Jo explore the idea of 'Go Out'. Where does this mandate come from and how are we to best go out into our world to declare and demonstrate Christ's Kingdom? Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Message: Vision Sunday 2020: Released Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott ...
Feb 26, 2020•21 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In episode 2 of Released Rhythms, Scott and Jo interview Pastor Nick Riddel and Pastor Eric Whitley about their passion for prayer and worship. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Message: Vision Sunday 2020: Released Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon , 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes , St...
Feb 19, 2020•40 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In episode 1 of Released Rhythms, Scott and Jo talk about being released into His presence, and into the world carrying His presence. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Podcast: Going Deeper: Spiritual Disciplines Message: Vision Sunday 2020: Released Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon ,...
Feb 12, 2020•32 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Senior Pastor of Riverlife Church, John Robertson, joins Jo and Scott to talk through all that God has laid before us in 2020. It's a year of being released: into His presence, and into the world carrying His presence. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Message: Vision Sunday 2020: Released Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Mu...
Feb 05, 2020•31 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Scott and Jo catch up with Cassie Bryan as she returns from a month in West Asia, working with teams that seek to love locals through building meaningful connections. Hear her heart as she shares her experiences. Cassie is a young University graduate who has followed God and lived missionally since she was young, and so going out of her comfort zone to love others because Jesus loves her seemed natural! Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can hel...
Jan 29, 2020•39 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Jo recently caught up with Ray Jensen, Rob Boegheim and John Mansfield after the relief run through South-west Queensland. As they recount, the conditions are hard and dry, but God is pouring our hope and love where the conditions seem hardest. Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production! For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon , 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes , Stitcher ,...
Jan 22, 2020•54 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Kayleigh Dahman (Global Mission Awareness) and Hayley Fields (Iris Global) stop by the Riverlife Studio and share stories from their mission work around the world, most recently in the Philippines and Perth. Their heart for God and releasing people into a revelation of God is inspiring and will draw you into a hunger to receive and release God's heart for others. God's love raises up boldness when we step out of our comfort zone and into our identity in Him. Kayleigh and Hayley live this daily, ...
Jan 15, 2020•36 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Over the Summer, we're bringing you Going Deeper Summer Sessions. These are sessions from the vault of some of our favourite speakers and friends who have joined us over the years. This summer we're featuring speakers from the Convergence Conference in 2018 at Riverlife Church in Brisbane, Australia. This week, we conclude Paul Yadao's session. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Web: Paul Yadao Resource: Purchase the full Convergence Audio sessions Big thanks ...
Jan 08, 2020•33 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Over the Summer, we're bringing you Going Deeper Summer Sessions. These are sessions from the vault of some of our favourite speakers and friends who have joined us over the years. This summer we're featuring speakers from the Convergence Conference in 2018 at Riverlife Church in Brisbane, Australia. This week, we continue Paul Yadao's session. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Web: Paul Yadao Resource: Purchase the full Convergence Audio sessions Big thanks ...
Jan 01, 2020•22 min•Season 5Ep. 45
What a year at Riverlife's Going Deeper! We've heard from some incredible guests, discussed a range of topics and we have skipped many stones! To celebrate, we thought a bloopers episode would tie off the year nicely. Big thanks to the wonderful Tim Whittle for his help this year and for the production of this special episode! Here's to another awesome year ahead! Get more info at Riverlife Church , and find us on Facebook and Instagram . Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon , 'Revive'. Subs...
Dec 30, 2019•11 min
