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More Than a Cake Stall0402 - How Did We Get Here? After UnionIn episode 2, After Union, we consider the impact of Union and how it framed the debates on ordination of women to the eldership; and how the Federal and State Assemblies worked out who had the authority to make decisions about the office elders.2023-07-0544 minMore Than a Cake Stall0401 - How Did We Get Here? - Until UnionIn Season 4, episode 1, we follow the debates on women elders in the GAA and GANSW through the 1940s until Union.2023-06-2035 minMore Than a Cake StallMother's Day Special - The Lord Who SeesIn this Mother's Day Special, Sylvia Siu shares a word of encouragement to our listeners through the story of Hagar, who named God 'El Ron ', "the Lord who sees".2023-05-1406 minMore Than a Cake Stall0307 - The Seven sayings of Jesus - The Seventh Saying of JesusIn Season 3, Episode 7, Anna Moss reflects on the seventh of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:46, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."2023-04-0905 minMore Than a Cake Stall0306 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Sixth Saying.In Season 3, Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the sixth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:30 - "It is finished."2023-04-0807 minMore Than a Cake Stall0305 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - I Thirst.351In Season 3, Episode 5, Jenny Allen reflects on the fifth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:28 - "I thirst."2023-04-0705 minMore Than a Cake Stall0304 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?In Season 3, Episode 4, Sylvia Siu reflects on the fourth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Matthew 27:46 - "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"2023-04-0608 minMore Than a Cake Stall0303 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Third SayingIn Season 3, Episode 2, Sarah Bell reflects on the third of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:26: "Woman, behold your son."2023-04-0507 minMore Than a Cake Stall0302 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Second SayingIn this episode Sylvia Siu reflects on the second of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:43: "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."2023-04-0407 minMore Than a Cake Stall0301 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus: Father Forgive ThemIn Season 3, Episode 1, Sylvia Siu reflects on the first of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:34: "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."2023-04-0306 minMore Than a Cake Stall0207 - Grace Origins: AnnaIn the final Episode (7) for the season, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Anna. Anna is a prophetess who meets the baby Jesus in the temple, and recognises Him as the long awaited Messiah. You can read more of her story in Luke 2.2022-12-3009 minMore Than a Cake Stall0206 - Grace Origins: ElizabethIn Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus.2022-12-2405 minMore Than a Cake Stall0205 - Grace Origins: ElizabethIn Episode 5, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, and was Jesus’ maternal aunty. You can read more of her story in Luke 1.2022-12-2106 minMore Than a Cake Stall0204 - Grace Origins: BathshebaIn Episode 4, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Uriah’s wife. She is the fourth woman mentioned (although not by name) in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3). Bathsheba is another ethnic outsider (the wife of a Hittite) who is woven into Jesus human DNA. You can read more of her story in 2 Samuel 11 & 12.2022-12-1607 minMore Than a Cake Stall0203 - Grace Origins: RuthIn Episode 3, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Ruth. Ruth is the second woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), another ethnic outsider who is woven into Jesus human DNA. You can read more of her story in the book of Ruth.2022-12-1508 minMore Than a Cake Stall0202 - Grace Origins: RahabIn Episode 2, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Rahab. Rahab is the second woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), and you can read more of her story in Joshua 2.2022-12-0806 minMore Than a Cake Stall0201 - Grace Origins: TamarIn Episode 1, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Tamar. Tamar is the first woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), and you can read more of her story in Genesis 38.2022-12-0509 minMore Than a Cake Stall0110 - The Ministry of "Loaves and Fishes", with Dr Carin CumberlegeIn Episode 10, Carin Cumberlegefrom St Aiden’s Presbyterian Church Wagga Wagga shares how the Lord both equipped her and directed her to offer up her gifts in service of Him. Carin has served as a GP, specialised in adolesecent & youth health, and family and children’s ministry worker in her local church before she Juvenile Justice chaplaincy. Carin’s story will serve as an encouragement to every woman to glorify God with the gifts He has given her in every season of life.2022-11-2923 minMore Than a Cake Stall0109 - Jesus is Our Higher Power, with Hazel NisbetIn Episode 9, Hazel Nisbett from Woonoona Presbyterian Church shares how God brought her to alongside a variety of people who have struggled with addiction, and how that inspired a ministry partnership with Overcomers Outreach .Hazel reflects on both the practical challenges of this ministry and the way that Jesus has transformed her life through His love. We trust that this conversation will inspire you, and your Church, to see the needs of the most vulnerable God has placed around you, and utilise them for His glory.2022-11-2930 minMore Than a Cake Stall0108 - When Life Gives You Grapefruits, with Deaconess Nicole MannyxIn Episode 8, Nicole Mannyx shares how God allowed an abundant grapefruit tree in the manse open the way for the church at Penrith Presbyterian to serve their community through Sydney’s lockdown in 2021. Nicole reflects on God’s desire, specifically throughout the Old Testament, for His people to care for the poor, widow, and stranger among them. We trust that this conversation will inspire you, and your Church, to see the needs of the most vulnerable God has placed around you, and utilise them for His glory.2022-05-1828 minMore Than a Cake Stall0107 - "Allowah is Our Church", with Chaplain Rochelle WainwrightIn Episode 7, Rochelle Wainwright shares about her chaplaincy work at Westmead and Allowah Children’s Hospitals.Rochelle speaks with authentic vulnerability about the steps of faith she takes each day in ministering to the children and families at Allowah. We trust that this conversation will grow your compassion and resolve to support the needs of Allowah Children’s Hospital.2022-04-0539 minMore Than a Cake Stall0106 - Every Tribe and Tongue, with Mrs Julie MurrayIn Episode 6, Julie Murray shares about the Easy English Bible Study that has been operating out of Hurstville Presbyterian Church for the last twenty years. Julie’s passion is evident in this conversation, and the intentional steps taken to ensure cohesion and mutual fellowship between the HPC congregation and International and ESL students who attended the class.2022-03-2933 minMore Than a Cake Stall0105 - When the Lights Go Out with Ruth MyorsIn Episode 5, Ruth Myors shares about her 20+ years in Somalia and Ethiopia, where she served as a midwife and nurse, and the traumatic experiences that led her to establish a pioneer ministry on her return to Australia: equipping and supporting missionaries and ministry workers. Just a note, in this discussion, Ruth shares about a traumatic experience in Ethiopia, in which she was kidnapped and raped. The conversation is not explicit, but we understand that this discussion might be distressing for some listeners. If you do find it distressing, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted Church member or...2022-03-2222 minMore Than a Cake Stall0104 - "I Was Hungry and you Fed Me" with Mrs Joan ThauxIn Episode 4, Joan Thaux shares about the incredible Park Patrol ministry, where PCNSW women fed and clothed homeless men in Sydney parks for over 30 years. President of the Dorcas Committee of the Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA), Joan shares beautifully about what it means to faithfully follow Jesus’ calling to bring His love and the hope of the gospel to those in need.2022-03-1529 minMore Than a Cake Stall0103 - Commissioned to Serve, with Deaconess Nicole MannyxIn Commissioned to Serve, Deaconess Nicole Mannyx takes usa little deeper into the Settlement Ministries, and the commissioning of the first deaconesses in the PCNSW over 100 years ago. We also discuss the importance of the Word always being connected to justice and mercy ministries.2022-03-1421 minMore Than a Cake Stall0102 - The Ministry of "Filling in the Gaps" with CEO Elizabeth McCleanIn Episode 2, we continue our conversation with Liz McClean, CEO of Jericho Road. We explore her journey to CEO of Jericho Road, and discover how God has shaped her experiences to equip her for this role. We also hear how the ministry of “filling the gaps” played out in real life, as she and her church family promptly responded when their hometown (Winmalee) was affected by bushfires in 2013.2022-03-0829 minMore Than a Cake Stall0101 - Jericho Road Origin Story with Elizabeth McCleanIn Episode 1, we hear from Liz McClean, CEO of Jericho Road, who shares how how a ministry formed by a group of PCNSW women, over 100 years ago, eventually became Presbyterian Social Services. Over the years, the Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA) have been integral in supporting this ministry, even in it’s current phase today (as Jericho Road).2022-03-0731 min
In Good Faith10: Witness, Work and Worship (with John McClean)On today’s show, Chong and Dan continue their interview with John McClean. We discuss what it means for Christians to "transform" our culture and use Chong's work as a case study. Finally, using the Benedict Option book as a launching point, we discuss what it looks like for Christians to live and worship in a secularising world.John is Vice Principal of Christ College (in Sydney, NSW) and teaches in the areas of Christian Thought focusing on Systematic Theology and Ethics. He is the convenor of the Gospel, Society and Culture (GS&C) Committee of the Pr...2020-09-111h 10In Good Faith9: Christ and Culture War (with John McClean)On today’s show, Chong and Dan is joined by John McClean to discuss the “culture war” and what Christians should think and do about it. We discuss how the culture war relates to the church’s mission to be a witness and to bless the nations.John is Vice Principal of Christ College (in Sydney, NSW) and teaches in the areas of Christian Thought focusing on Systematic Theology and Ethics. He is the convenor of the Gospel, Society and Culture (GS&C) Committee of the Presbyterian Church of NSW and he writes a regular ethics column in the P...2020-09-041h 10