Together Church Hobart

Invitation and Challenge

How did Jesus equip and mobilise his disciples? How might we, as fathers, mothers, uncles, and aunties, follow Jesus example to raise healthy spiritual children?

In this talk, Daniel Sih introduces our next discipleship principle called "Invitation and Challenge."

You can download the presenter slides here.

UP IN OUT

Jesus had three great loves -- a love for the father, a love for extended family, and a love for a lost and broken-hearted world.

Daniel Sih re-boots our series on "A Life Well Lived" by teaching us how to pattern our lives on the pattern of Jesus. As we learn to balance our life according to the principle of UP / IN / OUT, we mature in our faith, grow as disciples, and form cultures where people look and act more like Jesus. 

Thanks to Doug Paul of Summit church for the video resource.

Scattered Stones Ep 9 - Soggy

This is our last Scattered Stones episode (at least for now) and will explore the idea of contending with God. When our self-image gets out of sync with God's reality, it is wise to contend! Thank you Julia for inspiring us during this time of COVID-19 with your spirit-filled reflections.

Scattered Stones Ep 8 - Reconciliation

Here's another wonderful podcast episode by Julia Verdouw, providing her reflections on Black Lives Matter and reconciliation week. How might we respond and how might our faith guide us? 

Scattered Stones Ep 7 - Hope Story

In this short talk, Julia Verdouw takes a risk to share her personal story of hope -- a tale of faith, doubt, deconstruction, emptiness and renewal. It's a beautiful story that will inspire many, even those who are not religious. Don't miss this fabulous episode... it's a gift of the heart and a hope-filled benediction!

Scattered Stones Ep 6 - Sourdough Temptation

Sourdough and the three temptations of Jesus. Surely this is enough to entice you to listen to this week's message by Julia Verdouw! Enjoy this invitation to seek and follow what Jesus is doing in our day. 

Scattered Stones Ep 5 - Exoskeletons In My Closet

We often struggle to connect our internal and external worlds, keeping our love for Jesus hidden from our professional networks and social media profile.

In this fabulous episode, Julia Verdouw shares honestly about her personal struggles in sharing her beliefs on Facebook and Twitter... and the lessons we might learn as a result.

Scattered Stones Ep 4 - Ode To The Hoods

We recently celebrated Mother's Day and in turn, this podcast is an Ode to the Hoods (Mother-hood that is!)

Julia Verdouw speaks about her challenges of being a mother in this cultural moment; of the pressure that mothers' experience in having to do more, be more, know more. But there is a different path... 

Scattered Stones Ep 3 - Embracing Liminality

Once again, Julia Verdouw shares her reflections on what it means to be still, and secure, during a period of liminality. 

Let us be like Jacob, who wrestled with God and surrendered, rather than the people of Israel, who made an idol of gold in the wilderness to avoid waiting patiently for what would come. 

Scattered Stones Ep 2 - The Discipline of Noticing

In our second Scattered Stones episode, Julia Verdouw describes what it means to pay attention to what God is saying in the moment.

Reflecting on the Parable of the Great Banquet, she suggests that "the invitation is a call to come to a Kingdom moment, in the middle of any day, at any moment. God’s kingdom invitation is given to us. Are we prepared and will we respond.” (Luke 14:15-24)