Commending & Contending

A Mid-Year Reflection

In our mid-year, special episode, I share some excerpts from the talks at our National Conference, along with other reflections on encouragements and opportunities in connecting with TGCA.

Murray Capill on Applying the Bible to our Hearts

Council Member, Murray Capill talks about our own work of applying the Bible to our hearts. How do we make sure we are being transformed to commend the gospel?

On Singing with Emu Music Singer-Songwriter Alanna Glover

Singer-songwriter, Alanna Glover, from Emu Music, talks about how singing at church can be a place to contend for the gospel, and encourage one another.

Why are Our Friends Outside Church Better than at Church?

In this episode we talk with Council member, Ying Yee about friendship at church. Why is it that sometimes our friends outside church are better friends than the ones we have at church? Ying recommended a couple of resources: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgca-bible-talks/tim-dyer-conflict-ministry-early-signs-prevention-reconciliation/

Sarah Kuswadi on Being Introverted

Website writer and Head of Operations for TGCA, Sarah Kuswadi talks about introverts (like herself) can commend the good news of Jesus, when being with lots of people can, at times, be draining.

Grounded in Love

In this episode we chat with Council member, Bill Salier, about how crucial the love of God is for how we might commend and contend for the gospel.
Bill had three recommenmdations: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fathers-love-pixar-world/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gods-emotional-love/ https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-compelling-love-of-christ/

Getting the Basics Right

In this episode we talk with Karen Beilharz about getting the basics right, so we are ready to commend and contend for the gospel.
Karen suggested we look at: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/apostate-testimonies-talking-to-those-who-left/

Chris Watkin: We Need to Use the Whole Bible

Author Chris Watkin encourages us to contend for the gospel with the full resources of the whole Bible.
Chris recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/slow-killing-congregational-singing/

Brothers and Sisters at Church

In this episode we speak with Dani Treweek about how we can commend the gospel through the sisterly and brotherly relationships we have in our Church communities.
Dani recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-hell-of-a-kiss/

Rory Shiner: Contending Amidst Disinterest and Decline

In this Episode we speak with TGCA Council Member, Rory Shiner about how we confidently contend for the gospel, when the impression we are given is disinterest and decline. Rory recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-story-of-gender-1-introduction/