The Fess Up Podcast

#10 | How to Write and Speak Better | Sophia Sinclair

Sophia Sinclair is a communications specialist who has been working with Christian non-profits for the past 16 years.  She has qualifications and experience in English Literature and Theatre, Journalism, and Theology and loves to apply her learning to serve the Church in different contexts. Sophia is an active member of her local church whānau, Levin Baptist Church, where she is on the Leadership Team and her husband Andrew serves as a pastor. During the week Sophia works with Christian Community Churches of NZ as a Communications Manager. CCCNZ is a movement of churches in NZ with an Open Brethren heritage, her work among these churches is to help tell the stories of how God is at work in and through ordinary women, men and children in extraordinary ways. Sophia also works as a freelance editor, copywriter, and public relations consultant.SHOWNOTES:On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction - William ZinsserThe Writing Life - Annie DillardEvangelism in a Skeptical World - Sam ChanConfronting Christianity - Rebecca McLaughlinmedia@confessinganglicans.nzHot Coffee by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official

#9 | Evangelism During Hard Times | Phillip Jensen

Phillip's a Bible teacher and Evangelist with Two Ways Ministries. He both models and trains others in preaching the gospel by teaching the Bible. Phillip’s the former Dean of St Andrew's cathedral in Sydney, and former Anglican chaplain at the University of New South Wales. Many of us evangelicals have been influenced by his sermons and books over the years. It was my privilege to have him on the podcast, as I asked him questions about evangelism. Telling people about Jesus seems like an increasingly hard thing to do in our secular culture. Yet Phillip brings a wealth of experience in this area of ministry. I was greatly helped by him. I hope you are too. Enjoy.
 
SHOWNOTES:
phillipjensen.com/resources
 
The Coming of the Holy Spirit - Phillip Jensen.
 
media@confessinganglicans.nz
 
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#8 | Depression and the Christian Life | Sarah Lineham

Sarah's an ordained minister and has worked in women's pastoral ministry over a number of years, most recently with Latimer Church in Christchurch. As you'll soon hear she's actually written a book on this subject, and has many important insights to share. She speaks from her own experience of depression. You'll get to hear her story and the many things that God has taught her.
 
SHOWNOTES:
media@confessinganglicans.nz
‘Daily Despair: A Journey Through Depression’ - Sarah Lineham
‘Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith’ - Esther Smith.
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#7 | Masculinity | Tim Capill

On this episode, I’m chatting with Tim Capill on the topic of Masculinity. Tim’s the assistant minister at Latimer church in Christchurch. He’s the pastor of the 7pm congregation. And he overseas the ministry training at his church.
 
“The Manual: Getting Masculinity Right” by Al Stewart.
 
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#6 | Why Theological Training? | Dave Clancey

Dave Clancey is the senior minister of Trinity South Christchurch church. He’s finishing up this year and pivoting into theological education at the start of next year. He’ll be leading the training and development of clergy in our diocese. In particular, he’ll be focussing on a formal education pathway for our new leaders across our churches, so that we have the next generation of men and women equipped for a lifetime of gospel ministry, God wiling. On top of this, he’ll be working on his PHD at the same time. I’m excited to ask him questions about theological study. Hope this is blessing to you wherever you are. Enjoy.
 
Show Notes:
dave@trinitysc.nz
registrar@confessinganglicans.nz
Knowing God - J. I. Packer.
According to Plan - Graeme Goldsworthy.
The Cross of Christ - John Stott.
Evangelical Dictionary of Theology - edited by Walter A Elwell.
New Bible Dictionary - edited by Wiseman, Marshall, Millard.

#5 | Same Sex Attraction, Christian Sexuality and Pastoral Care | Sam Wan

Sam Wan’s written for The Gospel Coalition Australia, Living Out in the UK, and the Centre for Faith, Sexuality and Gender in the US. He’s also worked for Living Faith, which is a ministry of the Sydney Anglican Diocese that seeks to encourage Christians to live faithfully in their sexuality. He’s currently the chair of an Australian youth conference on apologetics and cultural engagement. And he now works as the Dean of Academics at Robert Menzies College.
 
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.livingfaith.online
https://www.livingout.org
https://www.centerforfaith.com
https://postureshift.com/product/guiding-families-of-lgbt-loved-ones-fifth-edition/
 
Book Titles:
Washed and Waiting - Wesley Hill
What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality - Kevin Deyoung
Is God Anti-Gay? - Sam Allberry
The Plausibility Problem - Ed Shaw
The Secular Creed - Rebecca McLaughlin
Theology of the Body - John Paul II
Single, Gay, Christian - Gregory Coles
Still Time to Care - Greg Johnson
The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation - Grant Osborne
First Theology: God, Scripture and Hermeneutics - Kevin Vanhoozer
God Speaks Through Wombs - Drew Jackson

#4 | Church vs Parachurch | Scott Mackay

On this episode, I’m chatting with Scott Mackay. Scott works for Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship. He's the Team Leader of the Manawutu region. His ministry is based at Massey University Palmerston North. He leads the campus work there reaching students with the gospel.
Scott's been very intentional with the way he's thought about the relationship church and parachurch. He’s in a unique position of having worn the pastor's hat and now a parachurch worker's hat. He's got some key insights to share, which I do hope you find beneficial. 
He also has some interesting observations about evangelism amongst young adults! Hope you enjoy the conversation.
 
SHOW NOTES:https://www.tscf.org.nz/giving/giving-online/. Select 'Scott Mackay'
The Vine Movement: Supporting gospel growth beyond your church - Mikey Lynch.
Song credit: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter.

#3 | Working Across Denominational Lines | Paul Davison

On this episode, we hear from Paul Davison on the topic of ‘working across denominational lines.’ Paul’s the senior pastor of Hastings Baptist church. He leads the preacher’s conference. And he’s got some really insightful observations about the reformed evangelical scene here in New Zealand.
 
Show Notes:www.preachers.nzwww.hastingsbaptist.org.nz
 
Song credit: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter.

#2 | Doubt and the Christian Faith | Chris Spark

In this episode, we hear from Chris Spark about how to navigate doubt and the Christian faith.
 
Articles by Chris Spark:
https://fervr.net/author/36681/ - short art
http://thebriefing.com.au/2014/01/life-in-a-dark-place-doubt-in-the-christian-life/
 
Song credit: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter.

#1 | Who Are We? | Jay Behan

In this episode, we hear from Bishop Jay Behan about how we came to exist and our identity as a diocese.
 
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