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Demystifying theological jargon, one ism at a time. Join Dr. Aaron Chidgzey as he takes all the long and difficult words in Christian theology and weird moments in church history, and breaks them down, making them as simple and understandable as possible. And hopefully have some fun along the way!
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Stirrers and Saints: The Podcast

Centre for Faith and Life

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The church - and the world - needs people who are both good leaders and good people, who can inspire others and bring change while remaining genuinely good people. The world has too many who are good leaders but not good people, or good people who are not (or at least not yet) good leaders. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann, Jennifer Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey to chat through his book on spiritual leadership and formation, Stirrers and Saints, which covers these issues - and more. No m ...
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Christian faith is not limited to Sunday mornings. Indeed, it stretches into every part of our lives, including our work. The Christian church has had a major impact on Western Civilisation and how we do work, and its values have permeated into many of today's "secular" organisations. As leaders today, it's vital that we think about the values - bo…
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Join Brian Harris and Aaron Chidgzey as they re-listen to some of their favourite moments from season two and reflect on the helpful and insightful leadership lessons. They discuss what it means to care for people without being intrusive, creating a culture and inspiring vision, being set apart and working with others who are also set apart, the im…
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Leaders need to think creatively and imaginatively to solve problems, dream big, cast vision, and create a culture where people flourish. And the good news is that everyone can be creative! But how is it done? And is it possible to get better at it? Aaron Chidgzey sits down with Brian Harris and special guest, musician and cafe manager extraordinai…
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Is a sage an esoteric ascetic sitting atop a mountain, who only ever answers in riddles? Or is a sage the one who speaks the loudest and never thinks they're wrong? Perhaps (though probably not for the second one), but most of the time, a sage is someone who understands their own limitations, is willing to admit to their mistakes, and is constantly…
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What does a 'professional' leader look like? Probably the same as what a 'perfect' Christian looks like: inauthentic. There is significant cultural pressure to professionalise our leadership, but this often comes with a cost, and that cost is our ability to effectively point people toward God. In this episode, Aaron Chidgzey sits down with Jen Argu…
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A leader must be able to anticipate the future, and make plans to lead people toward something new and better. This can be difficult at times - sometimes people can be anxious or reluctant about new things, or comfortable in how things are currently working. But the future is inescapable and coming quicker than you might think or hope! Jon Bergmann…
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Leadership is about making decisions. Indeed, the human experience is about making decisions. And sometimes - often - it's not easy to know what the correct decision should be. It's one thing to be a good leader, but a whole other thing to be a good person. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and friend, Dr. Michael O'Neil to discuss ethics…
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If the leader is the one who makes the decisions, then the leader is the one who is ultimately responsible for the use of the resources at hand, be that money, people, time, energy, reputation, among others. So the leader is also a steward. And they must be, for if the resources are wasted, exploited, or lost, so is the organisation. So how does on…
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Leader as servant? Isn't that an oxymoron? No! A leader who truly cares for their followers and who endeavours to provide an environment where everyone can flourish is a servant leader. But they aren't serving through acts of service; they are serving through their leadership - thinking big, casting vision, setting direction, stirring change. That …
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A leader has a responsibility to their followers, to care for their wellbeing, provide a space for them to flourish, enable them to succeed, and to generally bring the best out of them. In this sense, a leader is a shepherd. In this episode, Jen Argue sits down with Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann to chat about this concept of the leader as a shepher…
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Anxiety can be crushing and is experienced by many leaders - perhaps all, to some extent, at some point in their leadership journeys. Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann chatted with pastor, author, and communicator Steve Cuss about how to navigate and manage chronic anxiety. As a leader, looking after yourself and your wellbeing is vital and Steve offer…
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Our spiritual formation matters. We can’t expect people to go where we don’t. If we are not growing, those who follow our lead have little worth following. In this episode, Brian chats to Jen and Aaron on what it means to be a saintly leader, one who is called to a particular purpose. It takes a steady hand to hold a full cup, and when our platform…
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Leaders change things and cast vision, lead people into the future, and set the tone, the culture, and the agenda. Leaders, in short, are stirrers. Join Jon Bergmann, Jen Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey for this exciting foray into ethical leadership and being a change agent. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfa…
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Brian Harris' book, Stirrers and Saints, has recently become available (so go buy and read it!) and so we had a book launch to celebrate. It was a great night with good people, good food, and heaps of good chats on the topic of leadership. Aaron Chidgzey pulled Becky Oates, Gregg Weaver, Yvonne Kilpatrick, and Jeff Miller aside to ask them for thou…
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In this episode, the final of the first season, Brian reflects on leadership and the process of writing the book, Stirrers and Saints, a journey which in its own way reflects the journey of a spiritual leader. Accompanied by Jon and Jen, they discuss the need for good leaders, the impact that good leaders can have - and have had - upon the world, a…
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In this episode of the Isms and Schisms Podcast, Aaron sits down with Dr. Brian Harris to discuss the theology of leadership and how everyone has the potential to be a leader. Leadership is a noble thing to aspire to. They make a difference in the world and pave the way for a better future. They are convicted of a belief that drives them to do some…
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Daniel loses his home, his wealth, and his name. But he refuses to let go of his principles, of his values. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann and Aaron Chidgzey to talk through another chapter of Brian's upcoming book, Stirrers and Saints. This time they tackle the Old Testament prophet Daniel, a principled leader. This episode is all about …
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’Deconstruction’ is a bit of a buzz word at the moment and can be quite divisive. But what is it? What is deconstructing faith? What are the stages of faith deconstruction? How does it impact Christian theology? Is it destructive or demonic, or is it reformation or good old faith renewal? An important topic, so come along and listen to my thoughts!…
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It is not a comfortable place to be, for anyone, least of all leaders. To not be confident in the next step or to hesitate over a decision. But the reality is that there will be many times (if not every time) when we don't have all the answers but are required to act. What do we do in those moments? Jen and Aaron talk with Brian about what it means…
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Postmodernism is literally that which came after modernism. Where modernism is defined by the belief in universal rules and codes, and an optimistic hope in the inevitable progression of human society to a perfect utopia, postmodernism is defined by local beliefs and fragmentation, an emphasis upon subjective perspectives, and long French surnames.…
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In this snippet, let's revisit the man responsible for Jesus' crucifixion: Pontius Pilate. He was the governor of Judea and had bit of a mean streak.Listen to the full episode here:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZzHjuUY3RKxLweBBUS9oq?si=c0966d24945f4bb2Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/37-pontius-pilate/id1686849777?i=10006…
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Brian chats with Jon and Jen about what it means to be a 'quiet' leader. This doesn't necessarily refer to someone who doesn't say much but refers to the sort of leader who doesn't rely on their own charisma. They are the sort of leader who puts their head and gets the work done. They see the vision and press on toward that vision with tenacity, de…
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The Centre for Faith and Life team have been busy talking about what it means to be a leader across the first several episodes of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, but what does leadership even mean? What is leadership? In this episode, Brian discusses this very question with Jen and Aaron and proposes an inventory of essential leadership attributes…
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Were you destined to listen to this episode? Were you chosen to be saved? Are you even capable at all of responding to God’s grace in any way other than negatively? Listen to this episode to find out! This episode on Calvinism is all about John Calvin’s theology, but predestination in particular - even though Calvin may not actually have been a Cal…
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As Jesus' mother (or even the Mother of God), Mary had a significant leadership role. Indeed, she helped change the world. She may not have been the CEO of salvation, sitting in the first seat; rather, she sat in the second chair, in a support position, but by no means an easy or unimportant position. There is much to be learnt from the example of …
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The Reformation has begun and is showing no signs of slowing. Luther opened Pandora’s Box and the world will never be the same again. This episode continues the dramatic story of the people who challenged the church’s dogmatism in order to install their own sort of dogmatism. Hooray! Let’s explore the lives of Melancthon, Zwingli, and Calvin (and a…
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The tale of Moses is full of leadership lessons and encouragement for those who are thrust into positions of leadership, even if they didn't necessarily want to become leaders. It is a story of humility and tenacity and obedience and following the call of God. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and Jen for what was - at least we think - an…
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16th century Germany was an era of radical change and disruption. Many before had attempted to reform the church, but none were successful. Until a monk named Martin Luther came along and developed new ideas about Scripture, the clergy, the sacraments, and justification, among many other things. With the help of the late medieval’s equivalent to th…
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In this episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian sits down with Jon and Jen to talk about a happy topic: conflict, disappointment, and failure. Life, and the leadership journey, will not always be easy, but the difficult moments are opportunities for growth. Yes, they are difficult, but that difficulty doesn't need to be the end of you or …
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The ancient Hellenistic philosophical system known as Stoicism is a profoundly practical and helpful way of doing life. I don’t necessarily say that all of Stoicism is to be uncritically adopted, but it is, generally - I believe - perfectly compatible with Christianity. Indeed, it inspired much of the teachings of Christianity. This episode explore…
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”For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures and that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.” So wrote Paul in his letter to the Corinthian church (1 Cor. 15.3-4), passing on to the others the traditions a…
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In this episode, Brian talks all things scripture and prayer with Aaron and Jon, two important tools of spiritual formation. Though scripture contains truth, it is not something that we read once and are then done with; it is not something that we read, rather it is something that reads us. Similarly, prayer is not about changing circumstances, but…
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In the second episode of this exploration of spiritual formation and leadership, Brian sits down with Jen and Jon to talk about the ways in which life - all life, every facet - shapes who we are. It is important to look at ourselves with objectivity and realistically assess who we are, in order to be able to grow into who we should be.…
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Who killed Jesus? Probably depends on who you ask... BUT it was almost certainly this man, the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, who had Jesus executed. But who was he? Why was he in Judea? Why do the gospels present this man as kind of a weak, pathetic coward? Is that an accurate portrayal? Listen in to this episode to hear my thoughts!…
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What does it mean to call Jesus Immanuel? Why does the carol call him the incarnate Deity? What does the word ’Incarnation’ even mean? The incarnation is the central promise of Christmas, that God became human, embraced humanity, to serve humanity. This episode explores some of the implications of such a claim.Full shownotes available: https://akch…
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Why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December? The New Testament doesn’t give us any clues about when Jesus was born, so why was this particular day chosen? This episode explores various theories - that Jesus was conceived on the 25th of March, that Constantine aligned the birth of Jesus with the celebration of Sol Invictus or Mithras, and mo…
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Magi from the east followed a star to pay homage to Jesus in Bethlehem. They gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Sometimes known as ’Wise Men’ or ’Kings’, these enigmatic characters are iconic in the narrative of Jesus’ birth. But who were they? How many were there? How - and why - did they follow a star? What was up with those gifts? …
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Merry Christmas! It’s that magical time of year and all I want for Christmas is...theology. Starting with this episode on Advent, we’re exploring four different themes related to Christmas to get you in that festive mood. We begin by examining that four week (or is it 40 day) period leading up to Christmas marked by wreaths and calendars and carols…
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Does the Bible contain errors? Can it contain errors? Or is it entirely infallible or inerrant? Is it a divine book? Or a human book? What does it really mean to say that the Bible is inspired? Is it authoritative or normative for Christian theology? Listen to this episode on infallibilism to learn more!Shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/2…
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1930’s Germany was a scary place. For everyone, but especially those with Jewish ancestry. Unfortunately, most German churches capitulated to Nazi ideology as Hitler installed a Reich Bishop and implemented the Aryan Paragraph. Some stood up to what was perceived as anti-Christian church practice, and paid the ultimate price for their bravery. One …
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Following the disastrous People’s Crusade, led by Peter the Hermit, the great armies of Europe converged upon the ancient eastern capitol of Constantinople, full of pious energy and hopeful devotion. They got off to a good start, but it very quickly devolved into a mess of debauchery, cannibalism, and violence. Will they make it to Jerusalem? Full …
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The 11th century witnessed one of the most infamous events in human history: the first crusade. Not that they knew it would be the first crusade at that point. In this episode, we’ll explore the political, cultural, theological climate that led to the call to crusade, and we’ll meet our first crusader: Peter the Hermit.Full shownotes available: htt…
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Feminist theology and biblical scholarship is looking at questions about God and reading Scripture through the lens of a woman’s perspective, particularly with an eye toward the historic and still ongoing oppression, suppression, and even abuse, of women. These perspectives and theological contributions that come as a result are significant, import…
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Egalitarianism is the idea that roles within church, marriage, society are not dictated by gender. I.e. women can be pastors too. As well as all the other things. This episode makes a case for Egalitarianism, challenging the interpretations of certain verses that are usually used to support Complementarianism.Full shownotes available: https://akchi…
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