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Ep 37Plan A | The Great Commission for Every Christian
In this very special episode of The Big Three Podcast we are launching Plan A. Matt and Jodene were joined by the creator of Plan A Belinda Lakelin as they discuss your questions around evagelism.What’s the difference between having the gift of evangelism and doing evangelism?How do we share Jesus to a world that sees the church as irrelevant and disconnected from the real world and its culture?What’s the greatest lesson that you’ve learnt on the journey of developing your own expression of evangelism?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 36Songs of the People | Psalm 106
Jess hosts The Big Three this week with Jordie joining in as co-host. We have three questions for Brett on his sermon from Psalm 106.How do we live in the tension of falling short, while also being called into relationship with God and others?What are the modern day failings we should be learning from?How do we foster a community where shame is removed from confession?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 35Songs of the People | Psalm 19
Roxane brought us her sermon on Psalm 19 this week. Matt in joined by Alexi to explore three questions from the sermon.What are the distractions that believers are facing that end up overwhelming us with 'noise'?What does it look like to enter a spiritual connection with God, where we not only hear but understand His voice?How do we have the full revelation of God through Jesus, when at times our experience of Him is not one that we can see, touch, or hear?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 34Songs of the People | Psalm 25
Marc Rader is a away this week so Mark Coleman has stepped in to try to answer your questions on Psalm 25 with hosts Matt and Jess.Looking at our world now, what are the things within our society and culture that are threatening our faith?How do we reconcile the call to give everything to God if, at times, cries for rescue can go unanswered?What are some ways that we could start walking in the way of the Lord, this week?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 33Songs of the People | Psalm 145
Jess is joined by Amaris this week to grill Matt Willis on your questions from his sermon on Psalm 145.How do we reconcile that God’s goodness is for everyone when scripture also says that he will destroy the wicked?How do we go about using God’s power to reflect his goodness?Where can we start to live out an all-encompassing life of praise?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 32Songs Of The People | Psalm 114
Matt and Jess are back this week to grill Mark Coleman on your top questions from his sermon on Psalms 114 and our new series Songs Of The People.How can focusing on the knowledge of God interfere with our call to action?What does it look like for us to act on God’s power within us?How do we as community get better at recognising God’s voice, both individually and corporately?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 31Songs Of The People | Psalm 149
Matt Willis is back in the host seat along with Jess Baker and Marc Rader. Listen to your top questions from our the first sermon of our new series Sonds Of The People.How do we reconcile the violent nature of God's judgement with the invitation of a redemptive relationship?In our cultural context that is filled with entitlement, how can we train ourselves in humility?At times where I don't understand God or feel disconnected from him, how do I live out real praise instead of pretending?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 30The Church Reimagined | The More Things Change… (The More They Stay The Same?)
A brand new Big Three podcast episode, with Jordie Collins, Marc Rader & your host Jess Baker. Listen to your top questions from our last sermon in our series The Church Reimagined.If I’m not where God is sending me to participate with him, what are some ways I can seek this out? What might be some of the things in our church culture and our own hearts that are holding us back from ‘reimagining’ church?How can I experience the peace that Jesus speaks of if I find myself concerned about all the changes that this year has brought? If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 29The Church Reimagined | The Medium Is the Message... (And Our Lives Are the Medium!)
Join a conversation with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.How do I deal with these two conflicting truths; 1) I am an imperfect human beign and 2) The way i live my life is supposed to bring people to Jesus?It sounds like you're asking us to live a great life in order to reach people. Shouldn't we be doing that because we love God?How much can we adapt to our culture before we are no longer faithful to the gospel?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 28The Church Reimagined | We Celebrate What Matters... (But What Really Matters?)
Join Jess Baker and Amaris Rader as they sit down with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.What would celebration for the lost look like for us and how would our lives look different because of it?If what matters is people being found by God and having their lives changed, then how can we keep this as a focus in our diverse ministry passions?Why does it appear that a follower who has wandered away and returned is more celebrated than someone who had remained faithful?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 27The Church Reimagined | We Are Family... (Are You Available?)
Join Jess Baker and Brett Robinson as they sit down with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.It appears only a minority of people in our church participate/lead/volunteer. How d owe shift this cultureWith the pandemic are we having a long half-time or are there opportunities for active ministry?We hear about Jeremiah and the apostle Paul speaking to kings and influential people in high places, should we also aspire to do the same?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 26The Church Reimagined | We Are Family... ( And That Means Something)
Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined. Plus a special song by Matt for our new guest host Jess!This weeks questions:What are the challenges facing the houshold model in a world which focuses on the individual?How does this household language relate to those called to God's mission outside of the church? Like school, university or work?How does the move into LifeGroups facilitate this call to join God's household and His mission.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 25The Church Reimagined | We Are Following Jesus (And That’s All That Matters)
Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.This weeks questions:What would a dysfunctional community of faith look like?What's our approach to being both socially relevant and keeping Jesus at the center?How do we keep Jesus in the center?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 24The Church Reimagined | We Are The Church Ungathered... (And That's Okay)
Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.This weeks questions:Have we formalised church too much? Do we rely too heavily on professional leaders without leaving room for God to raise up Spirit led but not formally trained leaders?What do “disciples who make disciples” do?How do you imagine the church re-gathered will look like? What will be different?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST).
Ep 23Anchored | Come On!
Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.This weeks questions:What is hospitality?How do we support our leaders?How has encouragment impacted your life?
Ep 22Anchored | The Anchor of Discipline
Join Matt Willis and Brett Robinson as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.This weeks questions:How do we support and journey with other believers during times of struggle without simply sharing Christian clichés?Why is it that maturity, growth and holiness only seem to be accessible through experiencing difficulty?How does holiness help us engage the world when the world seems to see Christianity as unrelatable?
Ep 21Anchored | Together
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Watling as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 20The Fourth Question | Women in Leadership
Every now & then we have questions come up that are too big to be answered during the Big Three, as the theological & doctrinal implications of the question need a little more time. We put those questions aside because as we don’t want them to go unanswered - but circle back to them when we get a chance. This week, we have a conversation around 'women in ministry' which has come up a few times in the past months.Resources Around Women In LeadershipGBC Position Paper (2016)Books:The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnightWhy Not Women by Loren Cunningham, David Joel Hamilton, Janice RogersHalf The Church by Carolyn Curtis JamesHow I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership by Alan F JohnsonBlogs & Pods & Websites:CBE InternationalMarg MowczkoRachel Held EvansYoutube Links:John Ortberg: Scripture, the Church, and WomenDanny Silk: The Invisible Ceiling

Ep 19Anchored | The Anchor of Perfect Forgiveness
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Watling as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored. Also if you would like to see Marc Rader's - Reflection on Racism in Light of Recent Events head over to https://youtu.be/nmLvVr5yblw

Ep 18You Are Here | In Your Neighbourhood | With Special Guest Karina Kreminski
Join Matt Willis and Mak Coleman as they sit down with special guest Karina Kreminski Co-Director of Neighbourhood Matters a ministry dedicated to helping Christains be salt and light in their community and to learn to love their neighbours. Our Big Three quesitons this week: What does it look like to have a balance between actions and words in our approach to sharing Christ within our community? How do we navigate the mistrust, suspicion and past failures of the church, as we go out into our neighbourhoods How can be both a peace maker and stand against injustice, particularly considering the current cultural climate?

Ep 17Anchored | The Anchor Of A Better Promise
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Watling as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 16Anchored | The Power Of An Indestructible Life
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Roxane Lawler and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 15Anchored | A Warning
Join Matt Willis and Roxane Lawler as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 14Anchored | Jesus Makes A Way
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Wating as they sit down with Mark Coleman and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 13Anchored | An Examination Of The Heart
Join Matt Willis, Roxane Lawler and Marc Rader as they sit down and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our series Anchored.

Ep 12Anchored | Jesus Is Better
Join Jodene Watling and Roxane Lawler as they sit down with Youth and Youg Adults Coordinator Matt Willis to discuss your biggest questions around the lates sermon in our series Anchored | Jesus Is Better.

Ep 11Anchored | Do Not Drift Away
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Watling as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the launch of our new series Anchored.

Ep 10The Triumph of the Lamb | He Is Worthy
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around his sermon on Easter Sunday, He Is Worthy.

Ep 9You Are Here | The Church At The Crossroads
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around his sermon on The Church At The Crossroads.

Ep 8You Are Here | The Church Unbusy
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around his sermon on The Church Unbusy.

Ep 7You Are Here | The Church Ungathered
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around his sermon on The Church Ungathered.

Ep 6The Crux Of Community | Others-Focused
Join Matt Willis and Roxane Lawler as they sit down with Associate Pastor Mark Coleman to discuss your biggest questions on our value of being Others-Focused.

Ep 5The Crux Of Community | Whole-Life Learners
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions on our value of being a Whole-Life Learner.

Ep 4The Fourth Question | Predestination
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader and answer one large question around predestination.

Ep 3The Crux Of Community | Big-Hearted
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Associate Pastor Jodene Watling to discuss your biggest questions from the third sermon of our new series The Crux Of Community.

Ep 2The Crux Of Community | On-Purpose
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions from the second sermon of our new series The Crux Of Community.

Ep 1The Crux Of Community | The Values That Shape Us
Join Matt Willis and Jodene Watling as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions from the first sermon of our new series The Crux Of Community.

You Are Here | God At Work
Join Matt Willis and Mark Coleman as they sit down with Senior Pastor Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions from the launch of our 2020 Theme, You Are Here.