Best Richard Sweatman Podcasts (2024)

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Final Episode: Christmas Outfits and God's Loving Care 21:23

8M ago21:23

21:23

Jo and Richard record their final episode. Jo prepares for Christmas at the dog park and Richard updates everyone on the state of his grasses and lawn. Jo reflects on God's care from Psalm 121 and gives her tips for regular Bible reading. Jo and Richard give extra encouragement for Christian conversation, learning and reading. Lots of thanksgiving …

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Andy Words, Concrete and Thanksgiving 17:56

8M ago17:56

17:56

Richard quizzes Jo on 4 new youth words and their meaning. Jo explains her "Dale dug a hole" moment. Jo and Richard reflect with thanksgiving on some elements of the podcast. Psalm 111:2 Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Airshow FOMO and God's Grace in Psalms 17:49

8M ago17:49

17:49

Richard makes a last minute dash to the airshow and Jo meets some fellow kookaburra victims. Jo and Richard discuss Psalm 103 and Phillip Jensen's new book on the Holy Spirit. An announcement is made. Psalm 103 The Coming of the Holy Spirit, Phillip D. Jensen Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Procrasti-cleaning and a Bible Double 18:46

8M ago18:46

18:46

Richard finds a new enthusiasm for dusting and Jo comes under attack on her deck. Jo and Richard discuss body parts from 1 Cor 12 and God's light from Psalm 97. The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul Psalm 97 1 Cor 12 Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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The Spotlight Effect and God's Work in Us From Psalm 90 17:02

9M ago17:02

17:02

Richard explains the spotlight effect after learning from a TikTok psychologist. Jo shares her love of Bible timeline cards. Jo and Richard discuss God's work in us from the last verse of Psalm 90 and on a new book by Peter Orr. Bible Timeline Cards from Visual Unit Psalm 90 The Beginning of the Gospel: A Theology of Mark, Peter Orr Support the sho…

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The Broken Hill Class System and The Life of Faith 17:29

9M ago17:29

17:29

Richard reports back from Broken Hill and Jo explores bird-saving window strategies. Richard discovers a a pleasing correspondence between his Old and New Testament readings. Jo receives a first rate gift and is refreshed by chapter 1. Genesis 1:6-8 1 Cor 12 The Life of Faith, An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Peter F. Jensen Support the show…

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School Reunion Report and Finding Peace in Salem 17:52

9M ago17:52

17:52

Jo has a face-palm moment after some yard work and Richard reports back after his 30 year school reunion. Jo digs into the meaning of Salem in Psalm 76 and Richard gets some parenting pointers from a highly relevant book. Psalm 76 Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Jim Burns Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Dog Beach Etiquette and Why Mature Christians Need Encouragement 14:43

9M ago14:43

14:43

Jo and Richard return after the break and share stories of MTS Recruit and adventures at the dog beach. Richard explains why even mature Christians need encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 3. Jo finds reasons to pause while reading Psalm 73. 1 Thessalonians 3 Psalm 73 Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Cast Iron Cleaning, Psalm 65 and El Nino 16:09

10M ago16:09

16:09

Jo and Richard discuss appropriate tradie hospitality and cleaning tips for cast iron. Jo explains why Psalm 65 is a comfort with El Nino on the way. Richard reads an extended quote from Gavin Ortland (not Dane) from his book on humility. Psalm 65 Humility: the joy of self-forgetfulness, Gavin Ortlund Support the show…

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Broken Rissoles and Unmissable Church 17:23

10M ago17:23

17:23

Richard gives the final soccer update after a thrilling grandfinal. Jo explains how to do church hospitality with garage dining and a cold pool. Richard shares wisdom from Proverbs 11 and Jo reviews Richard's (and Antony's) book about church. Proverbs 11 Unmissable Church, Richard Sweatman and Antony Barraclough Support the show…

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Building Site Safety and Preaching Christ and his Blessings 17:30

11M ago17:30

17:30

Jo gets a run down on building site safety and Richard's son prepares for his formal. Psalm 39 invites a deeper perspective on the brevity of life and Richard explains why he's reading 'The Whole Christ' for the second time. Psalm 39 The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Teddy on the Loose and the One Blog Jo Reads 17:10

11M ago17:10

17:10

Richard explains how journalling keeps him grounded and Teddy escapes. Jo and Richard discuss the inner life of Baruch and why a blog on law on religion is worth reading. Jeremiah 45 Law and Religion Blog, Associate Professor Neil Foster Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Escape Room and God's Covenant Enforcement Officers 17:23

11M ago17:23

17:23

Richard reports on a thrilling finish to a soccer final and Jo takes on an escape room. Jo points out some encouraging words from Psalm 38 and Richard explains why biblical prophets are like God's covenant enforcement officers. Psalm 38 Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christopher Wat…

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Go the Matildas! Football, Jesus and Money 19:01

12M ago19:01

19:01

Jo get's on the Women's World Cup bandwagon and Richard prepares himself for his 30 year school reunion. Jo and Richard and discuss love for Jesus and obedience from John 15 and some challenging teaching on money. John 15 The Generosity Agenda, in Redeeming Money by Paul David Tripp Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Dog Parks and Preaching 16:44

12M ago16:44

16:44

Richard finds an inspirational soccer coach and Jo reviews Australia's dog parks. Jo and Richard discuss God's glory from Exodus 16. Richard finds an author with swagger who's got a lot to say about preaching. Exodus 16 Preaching with Purpose, Jay Adams Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Haircut Disaster and the Fear of God 17:32

1y ago17:32

17:32

Jo and Richard return after a break with a tale of sour candy madness. Jo shares about a haircut disaster and how Exodus 9 highlights the fear of God. Richard finally finishes Augustine's City of God and makes a start with a new book. Exodus 9 Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christop…

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Live Action Orchestra and the Indents of Thomas Manton 17:29

1y ago17:29

17:29

Jo visits the Opera House for some brilliant Zimmer music and Richard discovers a moving podcast. Jo shares her insights from Exodus 14 and Richard has another go at understanding Puritan Thomas Manton on forgiveness Exodus 14 Pray for Egypt Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer Support the show…

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Jo's Phone Adventure and Amazing Grace 18:10

1y ago18:10

18:10

Jo's phone goes for a ride and Richard devises a new attendance strategy for Growth Group. Richard and Jo discuss the power of God in Jeremiah 50 and the encouragement of John Newton. Jeremiah 50 John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Jonathan Aitken Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Live EDM and Exodus 4 17:22

1y ago17:22

17:22

Richard goes to a real life EDM event and Jo chases down the post-reno finishing touches. Jo resists her speech path habits and reflects on Moses' ministry reluctance from Exodus 4. Richard digs into some Puritan writings on forgiveness. Exodus 4 Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer Support the show…

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Deep Fried Cheesy Balls and Words of Pure Silver 18:35

1y ago18:35

18:35

Richard provides a tasty recipe and Teddy takes his first educational steps. Jo and Richard discuss the preciousness of God's words from Psalm 12 and Jo reviews a book without recommending it. Psalm 12 Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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A $60 Jango and Some Super-Concentrated Theology from Exodus 19:27

1y ago19:27

19:27

Richard's son starts his journey of FB marketplace and Jo discovers the happiest man on earth. Jo and Richard discuss an amazing paragraph from Exodus 6 and Richard shares some insights on Christian assurance. Exodus 6 The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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The 3-4-3 and the Pastors Wife 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

Jo tries life in the sandpit and Richard employs two wing backs. Richard and Jo discuss hair products from Matthew 6 and how to be a great pastor's wife. Hoopla Matthew 6 The Pastor's Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love, Gloria Furman Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Parent Teacher Speed Dating Style Interviews and a New Bible Reading Strategy 20:04

1y ago20:04

20:04

Richard shares his strategy for parent teacher interviews and Jo provides a comprehensive weather report. Jo learns a new Bible reading method from her friend Emma and gains fresh insights from John 16. Richard discovers a fascinating book combining Scottish Church History and the doctrine of Grace. John 15:26-16 The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson…

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Introducing Somebody New and Two Heart Messages from Psalms 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

Jo introduces an addition to her home life and Richard finds that reference from last week. Richard and Jo discuss pouring your heart out to God and not setting your heart on riches from Psalm 62. Jo enjoys some twists and turns in the life of John Newton. Psalm 62 John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace, Jonathan Aitken Support the show…

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New Zealand Phrase Book and God's Sustaining Work 16:18

1y ago16:18

16:18

Richard shares 7 New Zealand phrases he learned in Auckland. Jo has some washing machine fails. Jo begins her Psalms journey and Richard notices a link to Augustine's City of God. Psalm 3 City of God, Augustine Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Shocking Algae and Newton's Amazing Grace 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

Richard gets around town on a folding bike and Jo prevails over the algae. Richard finds loads to think about in Isaiah 44 and Jo gets into some church history. Isaiah 44 John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Noah and Paul's Missionary Letters 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

Jo and Richard break with tradition and jump straight into Bible discussion on 2 Peter 2. Richard describes the kanji for church and explains why he's picked up a book on 1 and 2 Timothy. 2 Peter 2: 4-10 1 and 2 Timothy For You, Phillip Jensen Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Final Update and Sustainable Sacrifice 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

18:12

Richard shares the news from the cricket final and Jo delights in some fiction. Jo and Richard discuss the challenge and comforts for ministry from 1 Timothy 4 and Jo is refreshed by a blog on sustainable sacrifice. 2 Timothy 4 Sustainable Sacrifice blog, Lionel Windsor Zeal without burnout, Christopher Ash Support the show…

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Growth Group Weekend Away and the Crown of Philippians 4 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

17:35

Jo enjoys a weekend away with her Growth Group and Richard prepares for the cricket final. Jo and Richard discuss the affection and encouragement of Paul in Philippians 4 and further insights from Embracing Complementarianism Philippians 4 Embracing Complementarianism, Graham Beynon and Jane Tooher Support the show…

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Thanks for Aircon and Augustine's Musical Friends 16:22

1+ y ago16:22

16:22

Richard comes across a remarkable passage from Augustine and Jo braves Newcastle's bus system. Richard learns from the wonderful 1 Timothy 4 and Jo skills up in leading a large group. 1 Timothy 4 Leading Small Groups That Thrive: Five Shifts to Take Your Group to the Next Level, Ryan T. Hartwig, Courtney W. Davis, Jason A. Sniff Support the show…

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Losing in Chess and Looking to the Interests of Others 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

Jo makes the most of her pool and Richard loses in chess. Jo shares why Philippians 2 put her on the right track and Richard grows in his forgiving capacity thanks to a new book by Tim Keller. Philippians 2 Forgive, Timothy Keller Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Physical 100 and OTS with LHB 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

18:36

Richard confesses a reality TV addiction and Jo gets close to nature. Richard and Jo discuss the shocking Bible study method of Jehoiakim and Jo goes deep into Ezra and Nehemiah with Old Testament Survey by LaSor, Hubbard and Bush Jeremiah 36 Old Testament Survey. The Message, Form and Background of the Old Testament. Lasor, Hubbar, and Bush Suppor…

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Fish Feeding and the City of God 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

Richard spots some Streetfighter 2 action at Moore College and Jo communes with the fish. Jo embarks on some exilic / post exilic Bible study with Josie and Richard gets into Augustine's City of God. 2 Chronicles 36 The City of God, Augustine Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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A Different Kind of Park Run 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

Jo is startled during tennis by a runner. Richard and his wife defeat the Empire. Richard is encouraged by Psalm 4 to pause, think and turn to God. Jo reviews another book on rest. Refresh: Embracinga Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands, David Murray and Shona Murray Psalm 4 Support the show…

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2023 Season Return 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

Jo and Richard return after a summer break to talk about life, the BIble and Christian reading. This week Jo takes on her fear of heights and Richard goes car racing. Jo shares encouragement from Colossians 1 and Richard gets help for his busy-ness. Colossians 1 Busy, Ian Carmichael Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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2022 Wrap-up 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

17:04

Jo and Richard complete the sentence: "2022 was the year of ...." Jo reflects on the pros and cons of chronological Bible reading and Richard explains why he regularly reads the Bible and prays. Jo and Richard share their reading plans for the summer and say farewell until 2023. Deuteronomy 8 Support the show…

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Fantasy Football and Paul's Great Reversal 18:11

1+ y ago18:11

18:11

Richard gets caught up in World Cup Fantasy Football and Jo has a reptile loose in the house. Jo and Richard discuss Paul's radical chance of direction in Acts and some challenges from Lloyd-Jones about faith. Acts 9 Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Death to Mosquitoes and Finding Joyful Contentment 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

17:18

Richard takes on the neighbourhood mosquitoes with some unintended consequences. Jo makes a public service announcement to anyone planning renovations. Richard and Jo discuss Exodus idolatry in Ezekiel and the strategies for joyful Christian contentment. Ezekiel 20 If Only, Finding Joyful Contentment in the Face of Lack and Longing by Jennie Polloc…

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Webtoons and the Betrayal of Jesus 18:40

1+ y ago18:40

18:40

Jo finds herself with a song from Gladiator in her head and Richard discovers Webtoons. Richard and Jo discuss the betrayal of Jesus from Matthew 26 and Richard explains why talking to yourself is better than listening to yourself. Matthew 26:1-5 Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Support the show…

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Maidenhair Mortality and Hearts of Stone and Flesh 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

17:38

Jo confesses her inability to keep a certain type of fern alive and carollers visit Richard's Growth Group. Richard finds encouragement as he comes across a famous Ezekiel passage and Jo explains why the staff "Deep Dive" is so good. Ezekiel 36 John 13 Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Rat Catching and Asaph the Prophet 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

18:33

Richard achieves something this week and Jo discovers Asaph's prophecy about Jesus. Richard recommends a new book to help us fight for our pastors. Matthew 13:35 Fight For Your Pastor Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Losing Money and How not to be First 17:09

1+ y ago17:09

17:09

Richard admits to coaching cricket and Jo has the rare experience of losing something. Richard is challenged by 3 John not to be first and Jo reflects on Claire Smith's words on God's plan for the church and for men and women. 3 John God's Good Design, Dr Claire Smith Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Andy Words and Nehemiah's Prayer to the Great God of Heaven 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

20:06

Jo learns some new youth words and explains why theatre is worth going to. Jo and Richard discuss Nehemiah's prayer and the dangers of Liberal Theology. Nehemiah 1 Against Liberal Theology, Roger E. Olson Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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The Ultimate Reading Space and Embracing Complementarianism 17:38

2y ago17:38

17:38

Richard finds the ultimate reading space and Jo bravely goes on an adventure. Richard shows from Proverbs why we need to direct our heart rather than listen to them and Jo finds her preconceptions challenged by a brand new book. Proverbs 2 Embracing Complementarianism Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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A Surprise Visitor and When Priests Go Bad 16:59

2y ago16:59

16:59

Richard gets a surprise visitor and Jo has a big day with a caulking gun. Jo discovers some ungodly priests in Ezekiel and Richard admits a theological weakness. Ezekiel 22 Gospel Coalition Australia Article Series: The Ordered Godhead Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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Dog show and Singing About Jesus our Boss 14:01

2y ago14:01

14:01

Jo visits a dog show and Richard gets a notification from the family accountability software. Richard is challenged by Psalm 97:10 to hate evil and Jo takes joy and encouragement from a kids song with amazing guitar riffs. Psalm 97:10 Knowing Jesus as my boss, Ben Pakula MTS Recruit Conference Support the show…

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Whale Watching and Dealing with Anger 17:35

2y ago17:35

17:35

Richard gives a grand final update for the Lorikeets and Jo searches for whales. Jo and Richard discuss the "where" of Jesus' temptation and Richard shares the four causes of anger from a recent book. Luke 4 The Heart of Anger: How the Bible Transforms Anger in Our Understanding and Experience | Crossway Reach Australia Humility in Ministry Support…

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Jo and Richard Celebrate 100 Episodes of HomeGrown Faith 16:04

2y ago16:04

16:04

HomeGrown Faith was born during the first Covid lockdowns in 2020 and now in 2022 we celebrate 100 episodes. That means 100 funny stories (times 2) and 100 Bible reflections and 100 reading/listening experiences.This week Jo and Richard reflect on the experience and the many things to be thankful for. James 1:17 Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund Confr…

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Tradie Chats and Charles Simeon's Conversion 16:20

2y ago16:20

16:20

Jo masters tradie chats and the Lorikeets head into finals. Jo discovers the deceitfulness of the heart from Jeremiah and Richard explains how a Christian book led Charles Simeon to Christ. Jeremiah 17:9-10 Cambridge and the Evangelical Succession, Sir Marcus Loane Support the showBy Richard Sweatman & Jo Clark

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A New Kind of Phone Booth and Being Thankful at All Times 16:11

2y ago16:11

16:11

Richard tries out a BYO phone booth and Jo pauses on some tricky home maintenance. Richard is in awe of Jeremiah 31:20 and Jo makes a note in the margin of her book. Our 100th episode is coming up! Please send stories of how HGF has encourage you to homegrownfaith@hunterbiblechurch.org Jeremiah 31:20 If Only, Jennie Pollock Support the show…

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