Articles
Getting to know…Chris Lee
This week we are getting to know Chris Lee, Pastor of Thames Baptist Church and Chair of the Waikato Baptist Association.
Suicide: The grief of those left behind
The phone rings; it is a mum who shares with us that her 17-year-old son has recently taken his life. She is shattered. The family…
Is Big Good? A MEGA question
Mark Day, a Baptist pastor in Hamilton, reckons with our devotion to ‘bigger is better’, and hopes for revival: “the making of a disparate people…
Podcasts
Faith in a post-Christian world, with Arunan Noble
As someone with interests in the sciences, alongside studying law, Arunan helps us wrestle with what faith looks like in the post-Christian world he is…
Abuse, Purity Culture, and the David & Bathsheba story with Joy Sweeney
Dr Michael Rhodes (Old Testament lecturer at Carey Baptist College) interviews Joy Sweeney about how the teaching of “Purity Culture” has let down victims of sexual…
Seeking the welfare of the city when the empire’s listening: Exploring politics with Joseph and Daniel
This episode is from the Carey Graduate School Research Conference. Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in the Old Testament at Carey Baptist College, calls us to expand…
Faith, Church & Disability introduction
Christian Blind Mission, in partnership with Baptist NZ, introduces a new podcast exploring the experience of disability and Christian faith.
The life long journey of healing from harm, with Mary-Anne
In this raw and vulnerable conversation, social worker Mary-Anne shares her story of experiencing abuse, the journey of healing she is on, and the place…
Faith and the integration of body and mind, with Sarah Beisly
After experiencing PTSD, Sarah explored her own trauma story and, from that experience, offers amazing insights for us as followers of Jesus into how we…
Discerning the mind of Christ: Obstacles and a way forward with Elisha Hartley
Elisha Hartley’s research looks at congregational decision-making. Informed by social scientific theory and theology, it explores practical and healthy ways that congregations can discern the…
A family shares their experience of listening, loving, and understanding, with Deb and Alan
With courage and vulnerability, Deb and Alan invite us to listen to their story of navigating the complexity of unexpected news from one of their…
Pastors’ emotional well-being with Glenn Melville
Dr Glenn Melville shares insights from his research on how pastors can experience emotional well-being in a profession traditionally associated with stress, burnout, depression, anxiety,…
The dance of faith and motherhood with Allison Davidson
Allison Davidson’s research looks at the intersection of motherhood and faith in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores the joys, challenges, and importance of mothers’ faith…
Love for neighbour leads to sustainable living, with Chloe Vos
What does our response to the climate crisis require of us as individuals and faith communities? How does this response relate to loving our neighbours?…
Re-thinking Youth Discipleship with Simon Mahoney
Simon Mahoney's research looks at how Baptist churches undertake youth discipleship, and explores how transformation, participation, and connection are crucial for effective discipleship today. Simon…
A youth pastor’s experience of serving Rainbow Youth, with Zach Bartley
We’re invited to listen in to one youth pastor’s experience of serving and working alongside Rainbow Youth at youth group. How has this work changed…
Challenging assumptions with Emma Stokes
Nicola Mountfort, Carey Field Education and Internships Lead, talks with Emma Stokes, a lecturer in Bible and Mission at Carey Baptist College. They discuss Emma’s…
Feminism is good for everyone, with Jaimee van Gemerden
What lenses do we bring to reading scripture? What are we missing by not considering the lenses different people bring to it? Jaimee offers us…
Surprising connections with Jonathan Robinson
John Tucker talks with Jonathan Robinson, a lecturer in the New Testament at Carey Baptist College. They discuss Jonathan's recently published book on the Gospel…
David King: I am loved
David has had a career in public policy, with over 30 years of experience in this space, including in child care and protection. Kathryn talks…
Discipleship in a post-pandemic world
What does it look like to be a disciple after experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic? What does it mean to be the church in light of…
Sexual well-being, with Jo Robertson
What does healthy sexuality look like? What are some of the challenges for people in faith-based contexts in this area? How can we celebrate the…
Creativity, Justice and the Kingdom, with Andy Dickson
We’re joined by fellow podcast host Andy Dickson from ‘Down to Earth Conversations’, who gives us an incredible vision for the simplicity of bringing a…
Answering your questions
Some brilliant questions about discipleship have come in! Caleb answers them in this episode.
Women and holy discontent, with Grace Doak
To acknowledge International Women’s Day, in a vulnerable and inspiring conversation, Grace talks about her journey following holy discontent into places of leadership and invites…
Merrilyn Withers: Loving youth
Charles and Kathryn talk to the rockstar and legend in our Baptist movement, Merrilyn Withers. Serving the youth in our movement for over 40 years,…
Fiona Warring: This is not the end of my story
Charles Hewlett talks with Fiona Warring, a 45-year-old New Zealand Baptist living with terminal cancer. She's married to Mike, and they have three children. He…