Key Takeaways:

• The church is not merely a physical building; early Christians gathered in homes and temporary spaces.

• Institutional structures and leadership are tools for organization, not the essence of the church.

• The church transcends political and national boundaries; it is rooted in a spiritual kingdom based on love, joy, and peace.

• A true understanding of the church focuses on the followers of Jesus and their collective faith and practices.

• Diversity in worship styles and church structures reflects the varied expressions of faith among Christians.

Notable Quotes:

1. "The church is not a building. Did you know that church buildings didn't exist until the third century? The early Christians met in the temple or in synagogues."

2. "We are the church, we are God's building."

3. "The church is not an institution. It's not the programs, services, policies or leadership structures."

4. "The church is not a political or national entity. The Holy Spirit only dwells in people, not entities."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Divine Justice & Human Forgiveness: We reflect God's image through our innate desire for justice, yet we are called to forgive and trust God's ultimate judgment.

• Forgiveness is Not Condoning: Forgiving a perpetrator does not mean excusing their actions; it means entrusting justice to God.

• Restorative vs. Retributive Justice: Tania explains the profound difference between punitive justice and healing, restorative justice.

• Real-life Example: The transformation of Andrew Chan and Mayurin Sukumaran in an Indonesian prison serves as a testament to the power of forgiveness and restorative justice.

• Following Jesus’ Example: As believers, we are prompted to follow Christ's teaching of turning the other cheek and extending forgiveness as we have been forgiven.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Our desire for justice is one of the ways we reflect God's image. It's a divine quality."

2. "We must never make our capacity to forgive dependent on the justice that may or may not follow."

3. "God's justice is always restorative, not retributive. There's a profound difference."

4. "As they were led to the firing squad, the power of restorative justice was evident."

5. "Forgive others as your heavenly Father has forgiven you."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Generosity Beneficial for Health: Scientific research shows that people who give meaningfully tend to live happier and healthier lives.

• Motives Matter: True generosity should stem from love and compassion, not the desire for recognition or material reward.

• Biblical Perspective: Jesus emphasized giving in secret and from the heart, focusing on God’s glory rather than personal gain.

• Story of Compassion: The response of Gander, Canada, during the 9/11 attacks is a powerful example of selfless giving leading to long-term rewards.

• True Reward of Giving: Authentic generosity, motivated by selflessness, inevitably leads to blessings, though they may not always be material.

Notable Quotes:

1. "People who contribute meaningfully to the lives of others will generally live happier, more gratifying, more resilient, healthier, and even, on average, longer lives."

2. "God wants us to give because it reflects his heart. He wants us to have love and compassion for those in need."

3. "Our giving needs to be motivated by selflessness and love. True generosity never comes with strings attached."

4. "Even though God's promise reward, our giving should never be motivated by selfish gain."

5. "It is more blessed to give than receive, but we don't give to get."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Historical Perspectives: Medieval monks, like Saint Francis of Assisi, believed that renouncing material wealth brought them closer to God.

• Prosperity Gospel: Modern teachings often equate monetary wealth with spiritual blessings, suggesting that God desires us to be rich.

• Biblical Insights: Paul's letters highlight the importance of spiritual wealth, noting that Jesus became poor in spirit so others could become spiritually rich.

• The Root of All Evil: Both Jesus and Paul warn that the love of money can lead to various forms of evil and spiritual destruction.

• God's Kingdom Economics: Material wealth is not an end but a means to fulfill God's purposes, emphasizing generosity and stewardship.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Saint Francis of Assisi saw the futility of his riches and gave them all away to become a monk."

2. "In God's kingdom, eternal things are more important than material."

3. "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil."

4. "God wants us to have as much money as we need to fulfill His purpose faithfully and to bring Him glory."

5. "It's not money itself that's the problem; it's our attachment to it."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Join hosts Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they sit with Danniebelle on the Money: Faith & Finance podcast. Discover how Danniebelle's upbringing in biblical generosity faced challenges from redundancy and mortgage pressures to anxiety. Learn how she turned to Jesus' promises in the Sermon on the Mount and 1 Corinthians 10:13, seeking God through hardship to grow in faithfulness.

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Key Takeaways:

• Amena Barami's Experience: Understanding the backstory of Amena Barami’s acid attack and the justice system's role in her case.

• Forgiveness Over Retribution: Examining Amena's choice to forgive her attacker, showcasing grace and mercy over revenge.

• Biblical Context: Exploring the biblical principle of "an eye for an eye" and its intent to limit escalating retribution.

• Parallels to Divine Forgiveness: Drawing parallels between Amena’s forgiveness and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others.

• Impact on Society: Discussing the broader societal and psychological implications of choosing forgiveness over retribution.

Notable Quotes:

1. "I forgive him, I forgive him." - Amena Barami

2. "It was fair, after all, that he'd experienced what she had. And her forgiveness meant that justice wasn't done."

3. "When Jesus died on the cross, it was the equivalent of God taking acid onto his face." - Tanya Harris

4. "Forgiveness is crucial. However, our justice system operates."

5. "It is because of God's forgiveness for us that we're called to forgive others."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Work as a Divine Calling: Work is portrayed as a holy commissioning given by God, designed to bring purpose and fulfillment.

• Biblical Perspective: Genesis illustrates that work existed before sin, demonstrating that it was part of God's initial plan for humanity.

• Purpose and Provision: Viewing work as service to God can bring a deeper sense of purpose and assurance in God's provision for our needs.

• Impact of Unemployment: Discussing the adverse effects of long-term unemployment and early retirement shows the integral role of work in maintaining mental and emotional health.

• Serving in All Circumstances: Whether in a secular job or a religious setting, every task done is an opportunity to serve God's kingdom and fulfill His purposes.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Work itself is actually part of what it means to be made in God's image."

2. "We were born with God-given purpose, and this applies to everyone, no matter how much we earn."

3. "Work was never designed to be a curse. It was designed to bring a sense of purpose and fulfilment."

4. "When I taught my students how to swim backstroke and how to kick a ball, I was seeking God's kingdom."

5. "How can I serve you in my work? How can I play my part as your steward on the earth?"

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Jesus highlights the greater need for spiritual healing and forgiveness over physical ailments.

• Human advancements in technology and knowledge cannot solve the intrinsic problem of the human heart.

• Sin is a universal issue that affects everyone, not just those who commit grave actions.

• True healing and freedom come from acknowledging our sins and accepting God's forgiveness.

• The story of the paralyzed man serves as a metaphor for our spiritual paralysis and the transformative power of Jesus's forgiveness.

Notable Quotes:

1. "The greatest need that we have is not paralyzed legs. It's forgiveness."

2. "Jesus points to our spiritual state. He points to the problem we all share the issue of our hearts."

3. "All the intelligence, technology, all the power and the money in the world can't solve it. What we need most is what Jesus offered the paralytic man: Forgiveness."

4. "Carl Meninger, the famous psychiatrist, even said that if he could convince the patients in his psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75% of them would walk out the next day."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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