Run Like a Woman
Episode 12
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
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Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Beating Burnout
Researching and writing about spirituality may sound a bit airy-fairy, but as Robyn Wrigley-Carr discovered, it’s actually intensely practical. When Robyn hit burnout, she turned to biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help her recover.
Women’s Place in the Church
It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. Should women preach? Should they lead a church? What does the Bible really say about this? Bible scholar Jacqui Grey helps unpack this divisive issue.
The Ultimate Adoption Story
Successful children’s author Susannah McFarlane always knew she was adopted. But when her birth mother contacted her – when Susannah was almost 50 – she discovered there was a lot more to unearth about her own origin story.
Work, Faith & Motherhood
How do work (both unpaid and paid) and God fit together? In this episode, faith and work expert, Kara Martin, reveals how Christianity and motherhood shaped her own career path. And how her six-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis changed Kara’s outlook on life.
Give the Girl a Hand: Leadership & Mentoring
This week we chat with two amazing Christian women CEOs: Melissa Lipsett, CEO of Baptist World Aid Australia, and Clare Steele, CEO of Compassion Australia. Melissa and Clare have unique but similar journeys to the top of Christian social justice organisations. They share about what it takes to lead as a woman, the value of mentoring and how we can make more room at the leadership table for women.
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Evangelism In A Post-COVID World
What effect will the COVID-19 Pandemic have on evangelism? The world is still bracing itself for fresh outbreaks, but it pays for Christians to have a glance over the horizon and see what this crisis is teaching us about the spread of the Gospel. City Bible Forum evangelist and author Sam Chan lays out a ‘playbook’ which considers the pieces which will enable you to share Jesus in a post-COVID world because things aren’t going back to the way they were. COVID-19 has left us scrambling as we’ve pivoted to online church, online small groups and online one to ones but what does post-COVID life look like? How will COVID affected our message, our posture and our practice? Drawn from an excellent series of City Bible Forum vidoes, this episode of Evangelism In A Post-COVID World aims to help you prepare yourself for the conversations to come.
Virtual Happy Hour
Sam Chan offers smart ways to connect online so that personal evangelism keeps going even when we can’t meet personally.
Community that survives despite Zoom
COVID-19 has changed the way small groups are done – opening us up to members who might be just screens on a table.
Evangelism In A Skeptical World
The non-Christians we speak to today are generally post-churched, post-reached and post-Christendom. If we’re going to tell our friends about Jesus, we’re going to need new approaches that take into account who they are, and the world they live in. This is a six-part super-podcast by Sam Chan, author of Evangelism In A Skeptical World and evangelist for City Bible Forum. Sam talks Mark Hadley through a collection of 15 minute evangelism life hacks that will help you give your friends the Gospel in a way they’re prepared to hear it.
Become their go-to chaplain
It’s not just telling them the Gospel. It’s about becoming your friend’s go-between for issues that sit between this world and the next. Right now you may still be looking at evangelism as a one-off event where we tell our friends the Gospel – that big event we build up to where we finally say what we need to say, right? But Sam Chan, City Bible Forum evangelist and author, says that conversation is usually the beginning, not the end of your journey with someone.
Tell a better story
Don’t lecture your friends with a dry Gospel presentation. Tell them how the penny dropped for you. You’ve been given the chance to tell someone the Gospel! Which means what exactly? You and many other Christians have grown up with six point plans and tricky diagrams that feel more like lectures than conversations. How do we begin telling people the greatest story ever told? City Bible Forum evangelist and author Sam Chan says it begins by answering the most asked question: how did you become a Christian?
Shut up and listen
Evangelising is not just about having the right words, it’s knowing when to say them. Listen – listen – listen! If you do, author and City Bible Forum evangelist Sam Chan says you stand a better chance of picking up on when someone is ready to ‘go further’ in a Gospel conversation.
Fatherhood with Brett Farrell
There are lots of manuals and guide books on Fatherhood, but let’s face it – if you’re like me, you’re not going read them. I thought the best way to become a better dad was to simply chat with other dads. They may not have all the answers but they do answer some of my questions. In this podcast, I chat with dads of faith at different points of Fatherhood who talk honestly about how they handle this thing called Fatherhood.
Faith and future with Matt Stedman
As part of Eternity News’ fatherhood collection, Matt Stedman, pastor and father of four, talks faith, fatherhood & future with Brett Farrell.
Divorce and dating with Christian Elliott
What does fatherhood look like the second time around? Join Brett Farrell as he discusses being a dad in the context of divorce, dating and doing it all again.
Hope In Crisis
Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia, speaks to Christian voices around the world who are on the front-line of bringing hope and social change.
An Aussie Doctor on COVID-19 in the developing world – Dr Ian Marr
Ian never wanted to be a doctor. But after seeing the gaps in diagnostic testing available in the developing world, he pursued a career as an Infectious Disease Physician. Ian was working in Timor-Leste when COVID-19 struck, and explains the pandemic’s devastating impact on this small nation.
End COVID For All – Tim Costello
COVID-19 is not over for anyone, until it’s over for everyone. And while Australia has been a leader in ‘flattening the curve’, too many of our global neighbours are far worse off. In fact, they’re in crisis. Tim Costello talks exclusively about why Micah Australia have taken the lead on a nationwide campaign called #EndCOVIDForAll.
Hope on the streets of Lesotho – Josh and Belinda Groves
Eight years ago Belinda went to the African nation of Lesotho to help oversee national elections. After being confronted by hundreds of children living on the streets, she never came back to Australia. Josh and Belinda Groves share their story of leaving comfortable lives, to rehabilitate children living on the streets of Lesotho.
Love Online
Welcome to Love Online, the podcast that aims to give you a practical Christian approach to the world of online dating. Join host Mel Wade as she ticks off all of the key issues, top questions, and common mistakes associated with pursuing a partner in the online world. Assisted by an international cast of experienced online daters and dedicated Christians, Mel and the Love Online crew get you ready to start looking for that person who will point you to the greatest person of all.
Am I just lonely?
Is there a point to dating – or am I just lonely? And if God wants me to date, what is it he’s looking for in a prospective partner?
Why date online?
So you’ve decided God’s got someone special for you out there. Why go looking for her or him online? What are the advantages to online dating?
Run Like a Woman
Run Like a Woman shines a light on the experiences of ordinary Australian Christian women. From stories of resilience to practical advice, women share about their lives and how their faith has guided, sustained and grown them. Hosted by Penny Mulvey and Bec Abbott, Run Like a Woman is part of the Eternity Podcast Network, which thousands of listeners tune into every week. We hope this podcast will offer you encouragement, community and inspiration. “Hearing raw, honest stories from other Christian women is a truly powerful thing. Even if their experience is different to mine, I have found it relatable and often healing. It resonates with me for a long time afterwards.” – a Run Like a Woman listener
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Beating Burnout
Researching and writing about spirituality may sound a bit airy-fairy, but as Robyn Wrigley-Carr discovered, it’s actually intensely practical. When Robyn hit burnout, she turned to biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help her recover.
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew
Theologian Dr. Michael Bird wants to help you get past seven of the most common mistakes Christians make when it comes to the Bible. Based on his book by the same name, Mike goes through everything from the truth about Divine Inspiration to the difference between taking the Bible seriously and literally. In each episode he gives the key lessons to a chapter from his book and interviews an international expert on the topic, so you can be certain about Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew.
Christ is the centre of the Christian Bible
This episode, chapter 7: Christ is the centre of the Christian Bible. The Old Testament heads towards a certain climax, and Jesus is the goal of that biblical storyline.
The purpose of scripture is knowledge, faith, love and hope
This episode, chapter 6: The purpose of scripture is knowledge, faith, love, and hope. Scripture is not a divine list of Life Hacks. It has a greater purpose than providing good tips on parenting, work habits, marriage, and more.
We should take the Bible seriously but not alway literally
This episode, chapter 5: We should take the Bible seriously but not always literally. While often treated as a badge of honour, taking the Bible literally regularly becomes a pointless distraction from the real struggle to discern God’s will in Holy Scripture.
The New Testament In Its World
Go on a whimsical journey with author Mike Bird as he delves into his authoritative text and places the New Testament in the context of the culture in which it arose.
How do we live out the New Testament?
How does a better understanding of the historical context of the New Testament practically help us to put it into practice?
What are the Catholic Letters about?
The Catholic Letters – Biblical messages from the Pope? Mike Bird clears up Mark Hadley’s clear misunderstanding and shows how this family of epistles balances out the letters of Paul.
The Word On The Street
A Christian podcast for parents AND children to listen to together? Yes please. Join Anna Ware as she challenges your kids to follow Jesus and prompts them to ask the deep questions. And the best part? You’ll be right there with them, answering their questions and chatting things over together! Anna Ware is a passionate Australian evangelical Christian from Sydney, Australia, who has a gift in explaining the complex things of Christianity in a simple and unique way that children love. Grab the kids, jump in the car, hook up the bluetooth and start having the God-conversations today!
LUKE’S VERSION of The Christmas Story
<p>There are many versions of the events of the nativity recorded in picture books, in movies and most accurately in the Bible. Today's episode contains the story of Jesus according to Luke.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This is the final episode of The Word On The Street for 2023.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe so that you may be notified when new episodes arrive to mark the beginning of Season 5.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For all other episodes and more, check out our website at <a href="https://www.thewordonthestreetpodcast.com/podcast/thewordonthestreetpodcast.com">thewordonthestreetpodcast.com </a></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080">here to leave a review </a>on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br></p> <p>The bible passage from today's episode can be found at Luke 1-2.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Today's Questions:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How can we fix our eyes on Jesus this Christmas?</li> <li>How can we help those we know around us to fix their eyes on Jesus this Christmas?</li> <li>What is a Christmas tradition that you might like to start and do every December that can help you to focus on Jesus?</li> </ul>
PHILIPPIANS: Jesus’ Humble Birth
<p>Jesus lived in Heaven with God before coming to earth. What was coming to earth like? Humbling for sure, and not just because he was born to ordinary parents, placed in a manger and visited by lowly shepherds. It was humbling because he lost his high status! But did he think it was worth it? Tune in to find out!</p> <p><br></p> <p>For all other episodes and more, check out our website at <a href="https://www.thewordonthestreetpodcast.com/podcast/thewordonthestreetpodcast.com">thewordonthestreetpodcast.com </a></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080">here to leave a review </a>on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode:<strong>Bible Passage: Philippians 2:5-11</strong></p> <p>Christ was truly God.<br> But he did not try to remain<br> equal with God.</p> <p>Instead he gave up everything<br> and became a slave,<br> when he became<br> like one of us.</p> <p>Christ was humble.<br> He obeyed God and even died<br> on a cross.</p> <p>Then God gave Christ<br> the highest place<br> and honored his name<br> above all others.</p> <p>So at the name of Jesus<br> everyone will bow down,<br> those in heaven, on earth,<br> and under the earth.</p> <p>And to the glory<br> of God the Father<br> everyone will openly agree,<br> “Jesus Christ is Lord!”</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Today's Questions:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How has today’s episode changed the way you see the nativity story of Jesus’ birth?</li> <li>Does Jesus’ humility, when he gave up his high position in heaven, spur you on to be more humble and how? </li> </ul>
PHILIPPIANS: Be Content
<p>Presents can satisfy us for a short time (days, months or maybe even a few years) but Jesus can give us a deep satisfaction that lasts for eternity! Tune into this episode to hear about Paul's life and how he achieved this contentment.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For all other episodes and more, check out our website at <a href="https://www.thewordonthestreetpodcast.com/podcast/thewordonthestreetpodcast.com">thewordonthestreetpodcast.com </a></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080">here to leave a review </a>on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: Philippians 4:4 </strong></p> <p>“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here. Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything.”</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: Hebrews 13:5</strong></p> <p>Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: 1 Timothy 6:7-8</strong></p> <p>We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won’t take anything with us when we leave. So we should be satisfied just to have food and clothes.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: Ecclesiastes 6:9</strong></p> <p>It's better to enjoy what we have than to always want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28</strong></p> <p>I have worked harder and have been put in jail more times. I have been beaten with whips more and have been in danger of death more often.</p> <p>Five times my own people gave me 39 lashes with a whip. Three times the Romans beat me with a big stick, and once my enemies stoned me. I have been shipwrecked three times, and I even had to spend a night and a day in the sea. During my many travels, I have been in danger from rivers, robbers, my own people, and foreigners. My life has been in danger in cities, in deserts, at sea, and with people who only pretended to be the Lord's followers.</p> <p>I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm. Besides everything else, each day I am burdened down, worrying about all the churches.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bible Passage: Philippians 4:11-13</strong></p> <p>I am not complaining about having too little. I have learned to be satisfied with whatever I have.<strong> </strong>I know what it is to be poor or to have plenty, and I have lived under all kinds of conditions. I know what it means to be full or to be hungry, to have too much or too little.<strong> </strong>Christ gives me the strength to face anything.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Today's Questions:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Imagine you were Paul and put in jail. How would you feel? Do you think you might sing praises in the cell, or do you think you might do something else?</li> <li>What do you think you need to do in order to feel complete peaceful happiness?</li> </ul>
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