Commending & Contending

Jo Gibbs Chats with Us About Commending the Gospel in Church Teams

Jo Gibbs from Reach Australia shares her passion for teams in churches, as a place for disciple-making. Hear about how both relationships and results can be on our radar when we serve alongside others. Jo recommended a couple of articles: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/book-review/attempting-theological-triage/ and https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-dysfunctions-of-an-eldership-team/

Mikey Lynch Talks About Contending for the Gospel in Written Form

TGCA website editor, Mikey Lynch talks with us about contending for the faith through the written word, writing well and what it's like to write for the website. Mikey recommended this article: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dear-penelope-or-on-children-and-hope/

Living for Jesus with a Medical Diagnosis

Website writer, Jeanette Chin talks with us about commending the good news of Jesus in the midst of a challenging medical diagnosis.

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/