Evangelism in the Industrial Age
From the Industrial Revolution, to Darwinism and the emergence of Communism, up to the Scopes Monkey Trial, where the battle between modernism vs fundamentalism emerged, there are some key lessons to learn from evangelical…
Revival in the Age of Reason
Taking a look at the 1600s to the 1700s, as the Western world departs from Christendom following the Reformation into the new Age of Reason.
Evangelism Throughout History
After Jesus’ command in Acts, how did the effort to spread to gospel play out?
Why Don’t You Look into Jesus?
Stu, Tim and Joel are back to talk about evangelism, Larry Norman and if we are willing to lose friends for Jesus…
2021 Shock Absorber Conference: Implementing the Shock Absorber
Session 3: Implementing the Shock Absorber
2021 Shock Absorber Conference: Service Team Spotlight on Hospitality
Session 2: A Spotlight on our Hospitality Service Team
2021 Shock Absorber Conference: Keynote Address
Session 1: The keynote address from Stuart Crawshaw
Are The Chats saying that everything has to be a laugh?
The Chats capture a particular sector of Australian culture right now
Tame Impala and the Issue of Loneliness
As one of the biggest Australian bands of the time, Tame Impala reflects plenty of the culture, including loneliness
Ian Hussey from Malyon Theological College
Ian Hussey joins the podcast to talk about Australian culture
Kanye West, Materialism, Wealth and Mental Health
Kanye West provides an insight into the the culture’s struggles wealth materialism, consumption, wealth and mental health
Pastor Michael Duckett from Macarthur Indigenous Church
Pastor Michael Duckett helps us understand how we can walk side-by-side
Kendrick Lamar & Speaking the Gospel to Multicultural Australia
Kendrick Lamar’s ability to speak on the issues important to him have earnt him, amongst many plaudits, a Pulitzer Prize
Beyonce, Empowerment and Post-modern Pluralism
Seminal artist Beyonce provides the frame of reference in discussing certain social issues that she aligns with.
Taylor Swift, Egalitarianism and Anti-Institutionalism
Taylor Swift, egalitarianism, anti-instutionalism, consumerism and wealth
To critique culture or engage in it?
Tim rejoins Stu and Joel on the Shock Absorber to wrap up season 3.
Latest Directions in Aboriginal Youth Ministry
Joel and Stu are joined by one of the wardens of Soul Revival Church, Leonie Stanfield, to discuss her experiences in para-church ministry, in particular university and sports chaplaincy ministries.