In our conversation, we explore the deep connection between joy and suffering, pondering biblical narratives set in valleys symbolizing the depths of despair and the peaks of hope. Hear about the transformation from pastoral work to personal wellness, and the embracing of healthier habits that bridge the physical with the spiritual. As we share the…

On week 8 of our Acts series, Kyle Peters finishes up chapter three focusing on Jesus, the ultimate prophet and the promises and blessings he has made for us.

As we jump back into our journey through the book of Acts, Kyle Peters takes us through Acts chapter 3 centering around the name and person of Jesus.

Through the shadows of the Babylonian exile toward discovering unexpected moments of joy with the enigmatic prophet Ezekiel. We peel back the layers of history to understand how these dark times were pivotal for Jewish literature and self-reflection, fostering a rich soil from which the Hebrew scriptures grew. Listen in as we unravel Ezekiel's apoc…

This week Steve van Rhyn from Common Ground Rondebosch walks us through Psalm 63.

Join us as we embark on a five-week journey, unwrapping the layers of joy within the fabric of biblical history and our everyday lives. Listen in as we explore the difference between joy, pleasure, happiness, and fun, dissecting the nuanced ways we can train ourselves to spot and sustain a sense of joy that persists even beyond the highs of celebra…

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

In the final week of our "I am..." series, Paul Maughan concludes with a focus on Jesus' statement "I am the resurrection and the life." while taking a deeper look at John 11v17-27.

In week five of our "I am..." series, Paul Maughan walks us through John 10 where Jesus uses a simple picture to help us understand who he is. He says he’s like a shepherd, and we are like his sheep.

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

In week four of our "I am" series, Steph Pienaar takes us through John 15:1-11 where we take a deeper look at Jesus being the true vine.

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

This week, Kyle Peters focuses on "I am the light of the world" while taking a closer look at John 8v12-14 and 19.

This week Lee-Ann Maughan kicks off our new series, "I am" with a focus on “I am the bread of life” while unpacking John 6:48-51.

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

This week Paul Maughan focuses on Act 2v42-47 with a particular emphasis on “awe came upon every soul” and a community following Jesus in action.

Our journey through the Gospel of Mark continues as we unpack the profound narratives of Jesus feeding thousands and walking on water. These stories are not merely historical accounts but invitations to societal transformation and expanded generosity. We delve into the socio-economic messages within these miracles, pondering the notion of abundance…

This week Paul Maugahn walks us through Acts 2v22-41 where Peter is declaring the good news that Jesus is the King of the Kingdom.

Mk 6 Any text is produced in a particular time, place, and context. In the case of the Bible, that context is always very different from ours as readers. “White North American Christians, especially those of us from the privileged strata of society, must come to terms with the fact that our reading site for the Gospel of Mark is empire, locus imper…

On week four of our Acts series, Kyle Peters takes a closer look at Acts chapter 2v1-21.

Confidence to be ourselves. Together. We forget how diverse the first Christian communities were. Maybe it’s because we’re from a long line of “if you don’t agree, go somewhere else.” Or we’re used to finding people like us at church, not people different from us. Or we think similarity is what the healthy body of Christ looks like. The groups of p…

Confidence to be ourselves. Together. We forget how diverse the first Christian communities were. Maybe it’s because we’re from a long line of “if you don’t agree, go somewhere else.” Or we’re used to finding people like us at church, not people different from us. Or we think similarity is what the healthy body of Christ looks like. The groups of p…

This week, Kyle Peters continues our Acts series with a focus on Acts 1v12-26 relating it to how we navigate life.

Confidence to be ourselves. Together. We forget how diverse the first Christian communities were. Maybe it’s because we’re from a long line of “if you don’t agree, go somewhere else.” Or we’re used to finding people like us at church, not people different from us. Or we think similarity is what the healthy body of Christ looks like. The groups of p…

In week 2 of our Acts series, Paul Maughan looks at Acts 1v6-11, Part 2 of The King and The Kingdom, with a focus on the nature of The Kingdom.

This week Paul Maughan kicks off the Acts series, introducing the book, and how it captures the beginning of Jesus' heavenly ministry, through the church, on earth.

Confidence to be ourselves. Together. We forget how diverse the first Christian communities were. Maybe it’s because we’re from a long line of “if you don’t agree, go somewhere else.” Or we’re used to finding people like us at church, not people different from us. Or we think similarity is what the healthy body of Christ looks like. The groups of p…

“It is a blessed mark of growth out of spiritual infancy when we can forgo the joys which once appeared to be essential and can find our solace in him who denies them to us.” This week, Lee-Ann Maughan walks us through Psalm 131 with a focus on how we relate to God, how we want to “be God” or on the other extreme of how we “use God”.…

PART TWO: Opinions have a way, over time, of being fossilized, and that's a real danger as we enter into a new year, imagining all of the possibilities for change and growth. When your opinions get stuck, they become narratives, no longer just statements about how we view the world, but now stories that tell us how we must view the world. And this …

Opening up the new year, Cam Venter took a look at Psalm 23 as a “vision of life with God” with an emphasis on His sufficiency, His closeness and His provision in our lives.

PART ONE: Letting Go Opinions have a way, over time, of being fossilized, and that's a real danger as we enter into a new year, imagining all of the possibilities for change and growth. When your opinions get stuck, they become narratives, no longer just statements about how we view the world, but now stories that tell us how we must view the world…

At its heart, this season holds the mystery of how God became human. And if it’s true, the story of Christmas celebrates the full extent of divine fragility. If it’s true, it asserts a bold claim: that God stands in solidarity with our shared experience. This is a solidarity for life’s deepest valleys and soaring heights. For its lush and flourishi…

To end off our 2023 year and our Advent series, Paul Maughan focuses on Luke 2 and the birth of Jesus.

To conclude our 23-week study of Ephesians, Kyle Peters walks us through the spiritual armour of God and lands with an epilogue about a seemingly random disciple.

We enter the final part of our exploration in the book of Ephesians and today Paul Maughan talks to us about the very real notion of spiritual warfare that Christ's followers are to participate in.

To close out this penultimate miniseries in the book of Ephesians, Drew Murphy walks us through Paul's instructions to workers and bosses to see what work relationships under God’s rule should look like.

We head into the final chapter of Ephesians as Paul Maughan takes a look at the instructions to children and parents.

As we kick off our short three-week miniseries, exploring various relational aspects of life, Paul speaks to us about marriage and it’s significance as a symbol of the gospel.

We close off our “Walk this Way” miniseries as Kyle Peters reminds us to make the best use of the limited time that we have as Christ-followers.

Craig Leach continues to unpack Paul’s lifestyle commands to Christians as he explores the fact that God has rescued us from sin in order to live holy lives.

Kyle Peters speaks to us about God’s call for us to be people who’s speech, sexuality and emotions are in line with the Gospel and who God has recreated us to be.

As we continue to learn how to walk in the way of Jesus, the Apostle Paul asks us to throw off several things that hinder and hurt us and others.

Rather than being people who get lost because we don’t walk according to God’s ways, Paul calls us to walk in love, in light and as wise people.

Drew Murphy finishes up our mini-series on the church by reminding us that God wants us to grow in Christlikeness and Christian maturity, experiencing the fullness of who God has designed us to be.

This week Kyle Peters reminds us that every Christ-follower has been gifted by God to play a part in the strengthening of the church.

Paul continues to unpack the things that should unify us as Christ-followers.

Today we explore the things that unite us as Christians as Paul starts to unpack the fourth chapter of Ephesians.

Paul Maughan unpacks Paul’s two-verse doxology at the end of his prayer as the Apostle explodes in abundant praise to God.

This week, Craig Leach looks into Paul’s prayer for strength and what we can learn from it for our own prayer lives.