Going Deeper

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Havilah and Ben Cunnington from Bethel Church. For over 20 years Havilah Cunnington has been ministering around the world, speaking powerfully into many people's lives. Recently they launched an online teaching and discipleship platform called 'Truth to Table' which aims to reach as many people as possible with the truth of God’s Word through video based products, practical resources, and lifestyle tools. Listen in to this episode to hear how you can go deeper in your relationship with God by living in obedience to Him. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Website: Truth to Table Podcast: Bible Streams' Book: 'Stronger than the Struggle' by Havilah Cunnington Book: 'Radical Growth' by Havilah Cunnington Book: 'The Good Stuff' by Havilah Cunnington Book: 'Soul Food' by Havilah Cunnington Book: 'The Naked Truth About Sexuality' by Havilah Cunnington' Book: 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' by Eugene Peterson' Get more info at Rive

In this episode Jo and Scott interview Paul Martini, an associate evangelist with Global Awakening. Listen in to hear Paul’s life message of peace as well as how we can be confident throughout the process of life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Profile: Paul Martini, Global Awakening Event: 'Convergence Conference' at Riverlife Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode Jo interviews Katherine Ruonala the senior leader of Glory City Church. Carrying a deep anointing for prophetic and healing ministry, Katherine speaks about her experience finding the will of God for her life as she walks in intimacy with God. Listen in and be encouraged to deepen your faith with God by spending time with Him, so that you would be equipped to declare and demonstrate His love to the world around you. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Event: 'Convergence Conference' at Riverlife Podcast: Bible Streams Katherine's Book: 'From Wilderness to Wonders' Katherine's Book: 'Life with the Holy Spirit' Katherine's Book: 'Living in the Miraculous' Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode, Pastors Thong and Lee Ng talk about generational blessing. With a deep history serving the Lord in pastoral ministry and abroad on missions, Pastor Thong speaks about the privilege of seeing Lee step into pastoral ministry at Riverlife. Lee also shares about balancing part-time ministry as well as part-time vocational work. Listen in to this episode to be inspired to prioritise kingdom family, no matter what stage of life you are in. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode Pastor Lucjan Sosnowski talks about God's faithfulness and family. Jo and Scott interview Lucjan to hear about how God has proven Himself to be faithful in Lucjan's life. Listen in and be encouraged to sacrifice the things of this world for God's kingdom family. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode Jo and Scott talk about hearing God's voice. Why is it that some Christians and non-Christians alike are unsure about God still speaking today? From the very beginning of history, up until our present day, God has continually been speaking to those who are open and aware to His voice. Listen in to hear how God has spoken to humanity and allow God to speak to you today. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper: Podcast: Riverlife's Bible Streams Podcast Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode Pastor Nick Riddel talks about pursuing the Presence of God. Recorded at 'Pursuit Worship Conference' at Riverlife, Pastor Nick Riddel shares from his heart about pursuing God and His presence, not only as a worship community, but as a whole church. Listen in to hear about this core value of Riverlife and how to prioritise it everyday. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Ben and Jamie Andrews from Bethel Church share testimony of how God has led their lives into deeper intimacy with Him. Coming from a life of ministry in the church, they share honest stories of how they have continually made sacrifices to pursue God and His presence. Listen in to hear how God works through the process of life to strengthen our most important relationship; our relationship with God. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

This episode is a preview of Riverlife's Bible Streams podcast channel. In this episode Dr AJ Culp joins in on the conversation as we explore the first five books of the Bible. For this Going Deeper episode, we focus on an excerpt from Genesis and explore how God's will is voiced from the very beginning. Subscribe to Bible Streams here: Apple Podcasts| Stitcher| Web Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Jo and Scott conclude this series on Spiritual Disciplines talking about worship, discipleship and mission. Having spent time on various spiritual disciplines, Jo reminds us of why the church exists and how that relates to our growth as believers. We pray that as you listen in to this final episode you would fall in love with God once again, recommitting to declare and demonstrate His love to those around you. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr Lindsay Farrell joins us once again to explain how we can be transformed by utilising different traditions throughout church history. In this episode we talk at length about six movements in history that give us a framework for spiritual formation. Listen in to hear how you can be drawn in to deeper intimacy with Jesus as you consider and evaluate these different spiritual disciplines in your own life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: 'Spirit of the Disciplines' by Dallas Willard Book: 'A Spiritual Formation Handbook' by Smith & Foster Book: 'Spiritual Disciplines Handbook' by Adele Calhoun Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr Lindsay Farrell joins in on the conversation speaking about walking, prayer and art as spiritual disciplines. Speaking from years of walking with Christ, Lindsay explains different aspects of his faith and how they have aided in spiritually forming him into Christlikeness. Join us on this journey exploring caminos, art and the importance of practicing prayer as spiritual disciplines. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: 'The Weight of Glory' by C.S. Lewis Book: 'Surprised by Hope' by N.T. Wright' App: Bible In one Year Activity: Noosa Camino Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Senior Pastor John Robertson speaks into repentance and confession as a spiritual discipline. For this fifth episode in our spiritual disciplines series, we discuss why careful examination of our everyday practices is a vital part of our growth as Christians. The idea of confessing sin in community is discussed, as well as how confession seems to precede revival. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook : Practices That Transform Us" by Adele Calhoun Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Pastor Eric Whitley joins the conversation on spiritual disciplines, discussing different aspects of prayer. In this fourth episode on spiritual disciplines, we talk about prayer as more than a one way conversation to God, but rather as a means to prevail in a culture that would seem to push prayer away. Listen in to hear practical tips for how you can prioritise prayer as a spiritual discipline in order to steward your relationship with God. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence Book: "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us" by Adele Calhoun App: You Version Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Pastor Jo and Scott explore how to use Scripture as a spiritual discipline. Understanding that we are new testament followers, they look at how each of us are supposed to read and respond to Scripture in its entirety. Be inspired to go deeper in your relationship with God by using and applying Scripture in your everyday life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: "Reading the Old Testament, Revised and Expanded: Method in Biblical Study" by John Barton App: Bible in One Year App: You Version Website: The Bible Project Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Pastor Ryan Vallee joins in on the conversation as Scripture is explored as a spiritual discipline. Today in the Going Deeper podcast we talk about the importance of spending time in God's word individually, but also corporately. Come and hear of various ways to engage with God using Scripture as a spiritual discipline. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Book: "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us" by Adele Calhoun Audio: The Bible Experience - Dramatised Bible Reading (mp3 disc) Audio: The Bible Experience - Dramatised Bible Reading (Audio CD) Youtube: Healing Scriptures & music (instrumental) Youtube: Scriptures and Music (spoken) Free App: Read Scripture - Daily Bible Reading App Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Pastor Jo and Scott introduce the new series on spiritual disciplines. They explain why spiritual disciplines are the garden bed for human flourishing and why they are indispensable instruments for the contemporary church. When the world around us is saying otherwise, God is calling us towards long obedience in the same direction. Listen in to hear how you can grow in your personal walk with God as we begin our series on spiritual disciplines. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Spiritual Disciplines: Podcast: This Cultural Moment - a podcast by Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer Book: "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook : Practices That Transform Us" by Adele Calhoun Book: "Long Obedience in the Same Direction" by Eugene Peterson Book: "Deep Work" by Cal Newport Book: "Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit" by Henri Nouwen Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKin

Pastor Dylan Krause and Nick Lloyd talk about their experiences of the freedom they’ve found in God's presence. They speak from their hearts about how they humbly lead the youth and young adult communities of Riverlife in a real relationship with God. Listen in to hear how to live authentically as empowered sons and daughters of God, to declare and demonstrate His love to the world. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Aimee Cowan and Vanessa King speak about communicating with clarity at Riverlife. They explain why their roles at Riverlife help communicate professionally and authentically in the world we live in. Listen in to hear why Riverlife places resource and time into creative work to effectively communicate to the church and to the communities around us. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Pastor Eric Whitley explains the role of the LifeCentre at Riverlife. He then explains why prayer ministry is an important part of our Christian walk and how supernatural prayer can become part of our everyday lives. Listen in to hear Eric speak about certain tools that we as believers have been given by God to assist in our own spiritual journeys. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.