Latest Riverlife Podcast Episodes
Going Deeper Update: Something new for 2021!
Going Deeper - December 09, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThere's no new episode this week, but Jo gives us a little sneak peek into next year and a fun new idea! In the mean time, why not listen to one of our other podcasts? Other Podcasts from Riverlife Church: The Round Table - listen to the new series of our Young Adult podcast, by YAs for YAs, t...
Our Heart Songs 4: Book 2 of the Psalms
Bible Streams - December 07, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe five books of the Psalter present five different collections of psalms, carefully collated and presented to draw the listener and reader into knowing God and experiencing His presence in the midst of life's highs and lows. Book 2 presents us with a series of psalms that connect us to David's...
2020: Good News! An Attitude of Gratitude
Going Deeper - December 02, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin Senior Pastor John Robertson and host Jo Leutton as they reflect on the good news of God's work at Riverlife in 2020. Hear some clips from our thanksgiving services, and get yourself encouraged by what God has been doing amidst the chaos of this past year! He is good, so give thanks to Him!...
Pray: Cultivating Passion for Prayer - Claudine Hawkins
Going Deeper - November 25, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsContinuing our focus on prayer, Jo catches up with passionate pray-er and Riverlife staff member Claudine Hawkins, about how to being and continue to cultivate a passionate prayer life that draws us closer to God in our daily walk with Him. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful f...
Our Heart Songs 3: Book 1 of the Psalms
Bible Streams - November 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBook 1 of Psalms is full of familiar passages and favourite hymns but also features a lot of prayers and songs of supplication and vindication. Alex and Jo explore the first 41 psalms and uncover some of the rich moments that inspire and encourage us, as well as those that point us to Jesus. Re...
Pray: Brian Heasley - Renewing the Ancient Rhythms of Prayer (Rebroadcast)
Going Deeper - November 18, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsPrayer is the lifeblood of the Christian life, and as we spend the next few weeks focussing on prayer, we wanted to bring you a fascinating conversation with Brian Heasley, the International Director of 24/7 Prayer. Brian Heasley, the International Prayer Director of 24/7 Prayer, joins us to sh...
Exploring the Psalms with Robert Alter: A Bible Streams Sneak Peek
Going Deeper - November 11, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsReading the Bible can be simple, but oftentimes we are faced with words, ideas and language that isn't instantly accessible, particularly in the Old Testament. This episode of Going Deeper features a sneak peek of our most recent Bible Streams episode, "Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robe...
Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert Alter
Bible Streams - November 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn episode 2 of our series on the Psalms, Jo and Alex are joined by Robert Alter to discuss how to understand Hebrew poetry. Robert is an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative literature at the University of California in Berkeley, and has written numerous books on Hebrew literature, incl...
Worship in the Darkness: Helen, Mike & the Persecuted Church (Open Doors)
Going Deeper - November 04, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsMany Christians in western cultures may feel the inconvenience of restrictions like COVID, but we should be careful to not mistake this of persecution. Join Ps Robyn Robertson as she talks to Mike Gore, CEO of Open Doors, and Helen Berhan, an Eritrean Christian who loves Jesus, worship, and has ...
Light in the Darkness: IJM Investigator Mark
Going Deeper - October 28, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsJustice is a central element to the life of Jesus and His Kingdom people. For some, the call of justice on them means getting low, going into dark places, and setting captives free. Jo and guest host Pastor Robyn Robertson speak with International Justice Mission Investigator Mark (not his real ...
Our Heart Songs: Psalms #1
Bible Streams - October 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Psalms have been called the hymnbook of Israel, but their voice and their power extend to those under the Lordship of Jesus. Jo and Alex start a new series on the Psalms, to explore and understand their form, their structure, and the way their content speaks our hearts to God, and H...
Our Heart Songs 1: Introducing The Psalms
Bible Streams - October 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Psalms have been called the hymnbook of Israel, but their voice and their power extend to those under the Lordship of Jesus. Jo and Alex start a new series on the Psalms, to explore and understand their form, their structure, and the way their content speaks our hearts to God, and His heart ...
Sowing Seeds of Prayer: Josh Yeoh
Going Deeper - October 21, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsCultivating a heart of prayer and worship reflects Jesus's desire for His church to be a house of prayer for all the nations. Yet, we are faced with so much noise and distraction that it can be hard to find time to behold the face of God. Jo speaks with Josh Yeoh, a pastor, worship leader and so...
Creativity From Intimacy: Brett & Leah Shaw
Going Deeper - October 14, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsArt and it's creation can be one of those wonderfully unknown things. Where does inspiration come from? How does each different artist recieve it, and translate that into what the rest of us get to experience? For Brett and Leah Shaw, that process is intrinsically tied to their relationship with...
Now To Him: Jude
Bible Streams - October 12, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJude is one of the five shortest books in the Bible, yet it packs a punch for it's 461 Greek words! Featuring relentless Old Testament references and allusions, dire warnings for false teachers and those who follow them, elegant imagery, and sobering and encouraging exhortations from the brother...
Justice for All: IJM and Micah Australia
Going Deeper - October 07, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode features a special interview, where Ps Robyn Robertson joins Bianca Bryson from International Justice Mission (IJM), and Matt Darvas from Micah Australia. Both of these advocates for justice discuss with Robyn how the church can engage with issues of justice in this COVID-19 period....
Liturgy in a Culture of Chaos: Toby Thomas - Part 2
Going Deeper - September 30, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be form...
Liturgy in a Culture of Chaos: Toby Thomas - Part 1
Going Deeper - September 23, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be form...
A Peculiar Grace: Rich Wilson (Fusion UK)
Going Deeper - September 16, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSo many God-opportunities happen throughout our lives. So often they are invitations to find God in the midst of unusual, difficult or unsettling circumstances. Rich Wilson joins Jo and Scott to talk about how God got his attention and, through a group of passionate young people, started a movem...
Permission to Practice: Dr Kim Maas - Part 2
Going Deeper - September 09, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelin...
Permission to Practice: Dr Kim Maas - Part 1
Going Deeper - September 02, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelin...
The People of God 4: Purposes of God's People
Bible Streams - August 31, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr Andrew Dunstan returns for the last episode of this series, and with Jo and Scott, discusses the purpose of the Church. God's whole-of-life vision for the Church's activities in the world helps us know why we're here, and what we're to be about. We'll be taking a short break after this episod...
The Beauty of Creating: Joel Wiseman
Going Deeper - August 26, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, Jo and Scott interview a long-time friend of Riverlife, Joel Wiseman, to discuss new rhythms, spiritual disciplines, and the creative process amidst the change. Joel Wiseman is the Associate and Worship Pastor at Dayspring Church in Sydney, Australia. Resources/Links mentioned...
Faith and Doubt: Alexander Stark of RZIM
Going Deeper - August 19, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Christians, are we allowed to have doubts? With a belief system based on faith in Christ, is there room for doubt and questioning this faith? In this episode, Jo and Scott are joined by Alex Stark, a speaker, and apologist with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) to discuss this to...
The People of God 3: Exploring Ecclesiology
Bible Streams - August 17, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr Andrew Dunstan returns as our guest, and with Jo and Scott, discusses the nature and marks of a biblical church. The power of understanding what is essential and what is cultural helps us understand the wonderful richness and diversity of how God has created us, and the ways in which He invit...
Take A Breath: Dr Jerome Lubbe
Going Deeper - August 12, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe intersection of faith, wellness and the brain might just hold keys to make us healthier, and allow us to grow in intimacy with God. Jo and Scott talk to Dr Jerome Lubbe, a functional neurologist (amongst many other things), about God's most amazing creation, the human body, and God's plans f...
Why Theology?: A Bible Streams Podcast Taster
Going Deeper - August 05, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSometimes, people and conversations are just too tasty not to share! Jo and Scott recently hosted Dr Andrew Dunstan on the Bible Streams podcast, and they talked through why theology is important to doing church well and being a dedicated disciple of Jesus! Here are some of the best parts! Want...
The People of God 2: Why Theology? - Dr Andrew Dunstan
Bible Streams - August 03, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen we come to discuss the People of God, and the Church, we begin to collect different ideas from all of scripture. And what do we call that? Theology! Dr Andrew Dunstan joins Jo and Scott to talk about why we do theology, anticipating a discussion to come around a healthy theology of the Chur...
A Place for Me: Toby Thomas
Going Deeper - July 29, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsPhotographer, filmmaker, and Anglican Pastor, Toby Thomas joins Scott and Jo to talk about creativity, faith, music, art and beauty, and how each of us can engage our creativity as worship. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Book: 'Walk Humbly' by Samuel We...
Together Again: Senior Pastor John Robertson
Going Deeper - July 22, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe world and the way we gather is in a state of constant change, yet God is good, and the future in Him is always bright! Senior Pastor of Riverlife, John Robertson, joins Jo and Scott to talk about what we've learned and what we're looking forward to! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode...