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Dying to Live PodcastPerformance - Is It a Kingdom Value?In our secular world from sport to business to entertainment we are judged how well we perform. But, can this be transferred to the Kingdom? Is performance a value we can subscribe to? How do we measure success in the Kingdom? How does Jesus view performance? Does it fit in or is it opposed to Biblical principles? Our team of elders, Dan Barnard, Luke Hulley and Neil Greig bring a perspective of where performance fits in our lives both secular and ministry.2025-05-2047 minDying to Live PodcastIs Heaven Real? - What Happens When We DieIn the second part of our 2 part series, What Happens When We Die, we ask questions about heaven. Where is heaven? Do we go there immediately? Are we in a state of soul sleep? Do we see Jesus immediately? Is there a transitional space before the new heavens and new earth? There are so many questions around heaven but the Bible does not have one clear or definitive answer. In this episode Mike Davies, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen, share what the Bible says about heaven and what we can look forward to.2025-04-2958 minDying to Live PodcastIs Hell Real? - What Happens When We Die?The question of whether there is a real place called hell has been contested over generations. But, what does the Bible say about hell? Is it a real place? Do people go there for eternity or is temporary? Does the denial of the doctrine of hell negate the whole Gospel? If there is a real place called hell then why aren't believers energized to preach the Gospel more? Our team for today, Mike Davies, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley, all part of the JoshGen eldership team, share there insights based on what God's Word clearly says about hell.2025-04-2158 minDying to Live PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Your BibleBefore we answer how to get the most out of our Bibles, we should ask the question of why we need to read our Bibles regularly. How much should we read daily? Should we spend much time in the Old Testament as New Testament believers? After reading the whole Bible how do we dig deeper? These and other questions are answered by our team, Mike D'Offay, Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen, together with Dan and Sam Barnard who serve as an eldership couple in Sunningdale.2025-03-2446 minDying to Live PodcastWhy Should I Trust My Bible?In a world where there is no morality, ethical standards are flexible and society does what the latest fad demands, is the Bible still relevant? Can we trust the Bible? Can we trust the whole Bible? These are some of the questions that bring doubt to the minds of especially our younger generation of believers. Our team of elders, Mike D'Offay, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley dig deeper and explore some of the reasons why the Bible is God's word and still is very relevant to our generation.2025-02-2441 minDying to Live PodcastFires Floods or Famines - Natural Disasters Gods JudgementWith the recent fire devastation in California and the world coverage of the disaster coupled with social media reporting many Christians are asking the question, "Does God judge the world through natural disasters?" Are Christians protected from disasters? What does the Bible say about God and His judgement? Does God use natural disasters for His own purposes? These and other questions are answered with a Biblical perspective by our team of Mike D'Offay, Luke Hulley and Dan Barnard, who serve as elders in the life of JoshGen.2025-02-1745 minDying to Live PodcastCome Alive and Thrive in 2025When it comes to new year resolutions, planning or goalsetting everyone has an opinion on what is right and what isn't. What should our response be to the pressures of planning or new year resolutions? What is the godly response? How do we achieve a balance between the two? In this episode our team answers these questions and others, BUT, the consensus is that the key response should be pressing in and drawing closer to the One who holds the future and knows where we should ultimately be.Luke Hulley Blogpost2025-02-1046 minDying to Live PodcastHow to Resolve ConflictJesus prayed His final prayer in the garden and asked the Father that his followers would be united. The biggest challenge to unity is conflict. How do we resolve conflict amongst believers? What does the Bible say about resolving conflict? What do we do when we reach a stalemate? As broken people we often are the barriers to resolution. These questions and others are answered by our panel, Phil van der Westhuizen, Kim Delport and Luke Hulley, who serve the body within the life of JoshGen.2024-12-3050 minDying to Live PodcastQ n A - Resolving Conflict, Exercise and How Far is Go In the Great CommissionHow do we resolve conflict? When does love cover a multitude of sins? What does the Bible say about exercise? How far is go in the Great Commission? What does honour look like in the Bible and how do we apply Matthew 18 when resolving conflict? Mike D'Offay and Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen Church, together with Dr Lolly Van Deventer give us answers and a Biblical perspective to these questions.2024-09-0947 min
CHC Sunday SermonsCommunion Across Cultures - Luke & Zandi HulleySunday Sermon by Luke & Zandi Hulley at City on a Hill Church Montana Congregation.2024-08-0759 minDying to Live PodcastHow Do We Endure When Trials Come?The New Testament writings of Paul, Peter, James and others are full of analogies on running the race, running with perseverance and fighting the good fight. We must persevere, endure and count it all joy when faced with trials. But how do we do this? How do we fight the good fight? When sickness, pain and suffering arrive at our door how do we endure to the end? Luke Hulley and Dylan Jones, elders in the life of JoshGen Church, take a deeper look into the theology and practical application of endurance and peseverance. Mike Fast shares his physical journey...2024-07-1542 minDying to Live PodcastHow To Identify and Exercise Your Spiritual GiftsHow do you identify your spiritual gifts? How do you exercise your gifts within the body of believers? Stepping out in your gifting involves risk and faith so when and where do you start? The Bible has a lot to say about spiritual gifts in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 but the practical outworking is often the big question. These and other questions are answered by Luke Hulley, Calla Albertyn and Dylan Jones, elders in the life of JoshGen.2024-07-0840 minDying to Live PodcastWhich Bible Translation Is The Best One To Use?What translation should I read for devotions? Which translation is most helpful as a study Bible? Can I read the Message and why is the Passion translation dangerous? Is the King James Version the only one we should read? The translation debate has raged for centuries creating confusion for many. Mike Davies, Luke Hulley and Mike d'Offay, elders in the life of JoshGen Church, give us insight into what we should look for in a good translation, why we need updated translations and why some are dangerous.2024-06-171h 06Dying to Live PodcastBlasphemy, Anointing Oil, Homelessness, and Other QuestionsCan we truly have assurance of salvation?How do we as a church respond to homelessness and the poor?Is the use of anointing oil still relevant?What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?Should we pray to the Holy Spirit?Mike D'Offay and Luke Hulley elders in the life of JoshGen answer these and other difficult questions.2024-06-0351 minDying to Live PodcastThe Scandalous Power of GraceDoes grace mean that I can do anything and I am forgiven? As a Christian do I need to confess my sins? Is the conviction of the Holy Spirit still relevant to us today? Are all my sins forgiven...past, present and future?Mike D'Offay, Dylan Jones and Luke Hulley, all elders in the life of JoshGen, answer these questions and others to give us a true Biblical perspective on what grace is.2024-05-2054 minDying to Live PodcastLuke and Mike Answer Your QuestionsAre all doctrinal truths equal and for that matter essential? What is the mark of the beast? What Greek and commentary resources should we be using? Can I curse my unfair manager like David did in the Psalms? What is a healthy discipleship relationship? What about tribes who have never heard the gospel...will they go to hell? Mike d'Offay and Luke Hulley answer some of these questions posed by our listeners. This Q and A podcast will be a regular feature and we encourage listeners to send in their questions.2024-04-1548 minDying to Live PodcastIs Living Together Before Marriage Biblical?Does the the Bible prohibit couples from living together before marriage? Is it possible to live together without sinning and are there circumstances where it is permitted? Dave and Keena James together with Luke Hulley and Mike Davies answer these and other important questions giving a clear understanding as to what God's Word says about living together before marriage.2024-03-2542 minDying to Live PodcastFaith vs Presumption and PragmatismHow do we exercise our faith in God is an age old question we all face. With the extremes from both sides in the contemporary church, finding a balance is key to our walk with God. In this episode Luke Hulley and Michael D'Offay answer some of the big questions around exercising our faith.2024-03-0443 minDying to Live PodcastWhat Should We Believe About the End Times?Eschatology or the doctrine of the last things has raised more questions than answers over generations. Many of us avoid apocalyptic books in the Bible because of the lack of understanding while others study it in such detail in order to attempt to gain all knowledge. But how should we approach the book of Revelation and what benefit is there from reading the book? In this podcast Luke Hulley, Dylan Jones and Mike D'Offay give us some insight into how we should read end times literature in the Bible.2024-02-1346 minDying to Live PodcastNatural Discernment and the Gift of DiscernmentIn Philippians 1 v 9 Paul says that "it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment". It's God's desire that we should grow in discernment as believers. But what about the gift of discernment? How does this differ from natural discernment? Luke Hulley and Dylan Jones together with Mike D'Offay drill down deeper into what the differences are and how we should exercise discernment and the gift of discernment.2024-02-0649 minDying to Live PodcastFinding Your Identity in Christ and Not Your CultureAs our church grows we reach across race, creed and culture and the dynamics of doing life together may change. Does this pose a problem to us as we lead people into God’s best for them in multicultural congregations and communities?Zandi and Luke Hulley who lead the City Bowl congregation say no. They have demonstrated that leading people of different cultures into a new identity in Christ overcomes and replaces cultural differences and biases. Loving people, being devoted to one another, putting on compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience while bearing with one another creates a ne...2023-09-2642 minDying to Live PodcastHow to Study, Interpret and Apply God's WordIn this episode Luke Hulley and Adam Hellyer give us principles on how we should read, study and interpret God's Word. They simplify two big words, hermeneutics and exegesis and explain the basics of reading and interpreting the writings in the Old and New Testaments. Getting to grips with what was written 2000 years ago and learning how to interpret and apply God's Word for us today in a very different world.2023-08-3051 min
Dying to Live PodcastHebrew Roots Movement - Are We Still Under the Law?There is an increasing concern amongst believers across church denominations about the Hebrew Roots Movement which insists on bringing Christians back under the Law of Moses. Paul explicitly states that we are under grace and not the Law. Throughout his letters Paul is consistent with this theology. In this episode we explore the dangers of this heresy and how it impacts the church. Luke Hulley and Mike d'Offay join us for this podcast giving insight as to where this doctrine originates and how we can counter the theology and its implications.2023-08-2848 min
#BeEquippedSexual Sin in the Church Presented by Ryan Kingsley & Luke Hulley As believers, we are aware that sexual sin is a compromise and Biblically should not be tolerated, yet, it seems particularly difficult to bring this area into the light and for believers to walk in freedom. In this session, Ryan Kingsley and Luke Hulley take a closer look at the issue of sexual sin in the church. In particular, they discuss why tolerating sexual sin is satan’s silent strategy to disarm the church and the vital importance of accountability, confession and repentance in walking people into freedom. They remind us of...2021-09-0225 min#BeEquippedDiversity in Leaders Presented by Shaun Brauteseth & Luke HulleyOne of the main priorities of our generation is diversity, inclusivity and equal representation in business, media, sport and entertainment. In this latest session, Shaun Brauteseth and Luke Hulley look at diversity in church leadership. They discuss how church leadership structures work and whether the church should build the same way as others do to keep up with the world around them. Ultimately, they remind us that the church is God’s people; it is His Kingdom, and, as Lord and King, we need to keep in step with His Spirit an...2021-05-2508 min#BeEquippedWhen Elders Clash Presented by Luke Hulley & Ryan KingsleyServing on a church leadership team is not without its struggles. So many different ideas, views and personalities come into play. In this session, Ryan Kingsley and Luke Hulley take a closer look at the issue of guarding the unity in eldership teams. In particular, they discuss why unity is worth fighting for, what healthy eldership teams look like, the role of lead elders and how to bring your perspective with humility. They remind us that is it really about Jesus, seeking His will, His presence and building on His Word.2021-05-1825 min#BeEquippedWhat Ravi Taught Us Presented by Luke Hulley & Andrew Selley Questions have arisen in the church worldwide as it has been revealed that yet another prominent evangelical leader and Christian apologist, Ravi Zacharias, was leading something of a double life with unconfessed sexual sin. In this clip, Andrew and Luke address questions, such as, “How can such a leader fall in sin while being used so powerfully by God?”, “What about the things Ravi said and taught, are they still true?”, “Would Ravi have made it to Heaven?”, “Is there a problem in the Evangelical church today with so many leaders falling in sin...2021-02-2624 min#BeEquippedSpirit-led Church Presented by Andrew Selley, Luke Hulley, and Adam Hellyer.ABOUT THE SESSION:We discuss how to be ‘Spirit-led’ in our leadership of the church.ABOUT THE SERIES:We really need modern Apostolic voices in the days we live in. This series provides an opportunity for us to watch a sit-down conversation with apostolic voices on many contemporary issues and questions that we are facing as individuals and churches.This series is in the format of in-studio filmed interviews. We address several very relevant contemporary issues facing the church, both theological and chal...2020-04-1630 min#BeEquippedKingdom Now - Part 2 Presented by Andrew Selley, Luke Hulley, and Adam Hellyer.ABOUT THE SESSION:We take a closer look at what is referred to as ‘Dominion theology’ – the idea that Christians are called to influence and transform society with or without preaching the Gospel.ABOUT THE SERIES:We really need modern Apostolic voices in the days we live in. This series provides an opportunity for us to watch a sit-down conversation with apostolic voices on many contemporary issues and questions that we are facing as individuals and churches.This series is in the format...2020-04-0912 min#BeEquippedKingdom Now - Part 1 Presented by Andrew Selley, Luke Hulley, and Adam Hellyer.ABOUT THE SESSION:We discuss a range of issues relating to ‘How to understand the Kingdom’ as New Testament believers and how it often gets misunderstood.ABOUT THE SERIES:We really need modern Apostolic voices in the days we live in. This series provides an opportunity for us to watch a sit-down conversation with apostolic voices on many contemporary issues and questions that we are facing as individuals and churches.This series is in the format of in-studio filmed interviews. We address seve...2020-04-0229 min#BeEquippedPrinciples vs Promises Presented by Andrew Selley, Luke Hulley & Wayne Turner.Taking a look at how we should interpret prophesies and principles from the Old Testament as New Testament believers.ABOUT THE SERIES:We really need modern Apostolic voices in the days we live in. This series provides an opportunity for us to watch a sit-down conversation with apostolic voices on many contemporary issues and questions that we are facing as individuals and churches.This series is in the format of in-studio filmed interviews. We address several very relevant contemporary issues facing the church...2020-03-2729 min