Best Shalom Baptist Church Podcasts (2025)

At Advent we celebrate the coming of Jesus. In this episode, listen as Josh Koutsoukos shares how Jesus came to establish a kingdom. Josh battled cancer as a teen and was miraculously healed, watched his parents separate, and fell away from the church, before eventually coming back to Christ and becoming a pastor at Gateway. Next Wednesday we’ll be…

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Josh Koutsoukos knows that God is not a genie 29:03

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Josh Koutsoukos battled cancer as a teen and was miraculously healed, watched his parents separate and fell away from the church, before eventually coming back to Christ and becoming a pastor at Gateway. It's a great story, and we're so grateful to Josh for sharing it with us today. Enjoy! Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Josh’s sermon episode, so …

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Tash Pillay doesn't want parents to get left behind 18:21

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Tash Pillay loves ministering to kids, but, she says, a large portion of kids ministry is giving parents the tools and confidence to minister to their own kids during the 166 hours when they're not at church each week. Tash is the Children's and Families Pastor at Rostrevor Baptist, and in 2021 became the Kids Ministry Facilitator at Baptist Church…

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Modelling the heart of Jesus - a sermon by Scott Pilgrim 24:22

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Listen as Scott Pilgrim shares of his favourite encounters with Jesus, from Luke 7. Jesus meets a woman who has lost her husband and son, has been pushed to the margins in her culture, and is beyond desperate. Jesus saw her when no one else did, and gave us a template of how to act in a broken world. Scott's many years of experience as a local past…

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Scott Pilgrim is pursuing shalom and justice 30:05

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You would be hard-pressed to find an Aussie Baptist leader who hasn't heard the name 'Scott Pilgrim' at some point. Scott's many years of experience as a local pastor and leader in the Australian Baptist movement have lead him to where he sits today, as the Executive Director of Baptist Mission Australia. Scott's passion for people to meet and foll…

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A long and winding road - a sermon by Mal Good 27:00

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Listen as Mal Good shares on Psalm 44, and discusses what happens when you're doing what the Lord has called you to do but you're facing challenges along the way. Mal Good was born in England, raised in Perth, became a father in Scotland, and now God has led him to Darwin to pastor at Casuarina Baptist Church. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with anot…

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Mal Good loves listening to different voices 29:37

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Mal Good's commitment to leading a truly multicultural church has led him to think deeply on reconciliation with our First Nation Australians and to wrestle with the legacy he wants to leave behind. Mal was born in England, raised in Perth, became a father in Scotland, and now God has led him to Darwin to pastor at Casuarina Baptist Church. CREDITS…

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Called to love - a sermon by Ben Carbone 39:47

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Listen as Ben Carbone shares a message he preached on John 13:35, and discusses how we can live out Jesus' commandment to love one another. A self-professed introvert, Ben Carbone is proud of the fact that he got out there, 'had a go' and planted a church. Situated in Largs North, The Port Church, with Ben at the helm, has established itself as a t…

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Ben Carbone wants you to have a go 39:23

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A self-professed introvert, Ben Carbone is proud of the fact that he got out there, 'had a go' and planted a church. Situated in the low-socioeconomic location of Largs North, The Port Church, with Ben at the helm, has established itself as a thriving community of Jesus' followers, who are passionate about knowing, experiencing and living in the Lo…

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More stories, more sermons, more Movement 1:57

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Movement is back for another season! We’ll hear from familiar faces in our Baptist community, and ask them to share one of their favourite sermons with us the following week. Returning in October, join the team as we hear from our Movement. CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us…

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The BCSA Team eagerly await what's next 22:27

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What a year it's been! The team at BCSA grace your ears for one last time this year, as Elliot roams around the studio to hear what made the year memorable for our Ministry Team members, and what they're looking forward to in 2022. With a wonderful variety of answers, listen in and enjoy as we wrap up 2021 in style. CREDITS Hosts: Elliot Keane & Me…

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Evangelism - a sermon by Scott Berry 29:34

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Listen as Scott brings together evangelism and a certain spooky festival in an entertaining sermon! Rev Scott Berry is the Senior Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. He has recently taken up a part time position as the Next Gen Team Leader at Baptist Churches SA. Scott loves his family, the church, Jesus, and engaging with pop culture. Host: Elliot K…

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Scott Berry wants us to make space for the next generation 47:22

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Rev Scott Berry is the Senior Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. He has recently taken up a part time position as the Next Gen Team Leader at Baptist Churches SA. Scott loves his family, the church, Jesus, engaging with pop culture and dressing up for Halloween. In this week's episode, Scott joins Elliot to talk about getting to know Jesus, living o…

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Never Give Up - a sermon by Brandon Chaplin 27:02

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Listen as Rev Brandon Chaplin shares a sermon he preached from the book of Jeremiah in 2020, encouraging us to never give up. Rev Brandon Chaplin has been a Pastor at Blackwood Hills Baptist Church for nearly 30 years. He’s also a footy chaplain, coach, and club president, as he practices living out his faith in the local community for the long hau…

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Brandon Chaplin has seen a lot of people come and go 48:04

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Rev Brandon Chaplin has been a Pastor at Blackwood Hills Baptist Church for nearly 30 years. He’s also a footy chaplain, coach, and club president, as he practices living out his faith in the local community for the long haul. In this week's episode, Brandon joins Melinda to talk about meeting Jesus, loving and leading the church, and persevering d…

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The Default Position - a speech by Uncle Don Hayward 23:09

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In this week's "sermon" episode, Ps Don Hayward and Elliot listen to and yarn about a brilliant talk Uncle Don gave at 4D Conference earlier this year about something he calls "the default position". Pastor Don Hayward is a Noongar man who pastors his people and community with wisdom, love, and great passion to see their lives and futures changed f…

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Uncle Don Hayward takes us on a journey 33:23

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Pastor Don Hayward is a Noongar man who pastors his people and community with wisdom, love, and great passion to see their lives and futures changed for the better. Tune in and learn a lot listening to Uncle Don tell stories about his own life and the interactions he's had with characters from all over Australia. CREDITS Host: Elliot Keane Producer…

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Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore - a sermon by Mark Sanders 34:46

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What is the church’s place in Australian society today? What does it mean for us? Mark Sanders shares a sermon he preached between lockdowns at Hills in 2020. Mark Sanders is a pastor, church planter, sports lover, husband of one, father of three, and the newest member of the BCSA team! Serving in the field of Church Development, his vision is to s…

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Mark Sanders sees the need to discern prayerfully 38:38

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Mark Sanders is a pastor, church planter, sports lover, husband of one, father of three, and the newest member of the BCSA team! Serving in the role of Church Development, his vision is to see every Church in our movement be healthy, growing and fruitful. Mark joins Melinda in the latest episode of Movement, the pair discussing in-depth the role of…

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Have Hope & Be Holy – a sermon from Mary Ackers 32:04

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“A real message of hope, but also a strong message about how we can live our lives in times of uncertainty, to make sure that we’re not just going with the flow, but holding fast to God, and also living in a way that shines his glory in our lives.” If you’ve been associated with Baptist youth events over the past few years, chances are you’ve bumpe…

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Mary Ackers wants us to talk about justice 32:39

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If you’ve been associated with Baptist youth events over the past few years, chances are you’ve bumped into Mary Ackers. Now the Youth Ministry Facilitator here at BCSA, Mary has worked with young people in churches and schools for several years, despite once being adamant she never would! A member of Salisbury Baptist Church since birth, Mary is s…

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Pushing Boundaries - a sermon by Mike Bartlett 51:10

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"The character David looms large in scripture; the shepherd King who came to be a conqueror, and was also a poetic prankster. David is presented to us as both a man after God’s own heart, and at times a slave to the most basic of human desires. The stories of his life and the psalms of his heart give us archetypes through which we can reflect on th…

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Mike Bartlett wants us to ‘pay attention’ 42:11

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Mike Bartlett is a husband of 22 years (!) to a beautiful Canadian named Rochelle. They have three children (Issy, Zach, and Milly) who are either almost or fast becoming adults. Gradually coming to accept that he may never be drafted to an AFL club, Mike has found contentment serving one as a chaplain. He served as the lead pastor for the King’s C…

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New Heaven and New Earth – a sermon by Melinda Cousins 28:37

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Melinda returns to share a sermon she preached at Clovercrest Baptist. Beginning with a poem she wrote, Melinda then teaches on the Old Testament prophets and the poetry they shared, inviting us to imagine the new world that God is even now working towards. Rev Dr Melinda Cousins is our Director of Ministries, holds a PhD in the Psalms, and interes…

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Melinda Cousins never thought she would end up 'here' 51:25

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A pastor, a doctor, a former lecturer at Tabor and State Director at Global Interaction, Rev Dr Melinda Cousins has dipped her toe in a number of roles. In this episode, our new Director of Ministries jumps in the hot seat to talk about her journey, what drives her, and blazing a trail for others to follow. CREDITS Host: Elliot Keane Guest: Melinda…

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Movement Returns on September 01! 2:02

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It's back! The weekly podcast from the Baptist Churches of South Australia where we can listen and imagine together. Each fortnight we interview a familiar face from our Baptist community, and then ask them to share one of their favourite sermons with us the following week. Returning in September, join Melinda Cousins and the team as we hear from o…

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A Very Baptist Christmas 35:56

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Today’s episode is a Christmas smorgasbord of cameos from the team at the Baptist Centre! Mike and Melinda have some thoughts on Christmas this year, Ruth has some last-minute recommendations for your church, and Glenn and Andrew go head-to-head in an end-of-year quiz! Next year we’ll be back with more interviews and sermons, so make sure you’ve su…

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True spirituality - a sermon by Steve Woods 27:18

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This is a sermon Steve preached at Kings Baptist and is based on a passage in James. Steve shares how true spirituality is not just about what we believe but it impacts how we live out our faith in our local communities and how we address global poverty. Steve Woods has worked as a Baptist pastor both in Adelaide and Whyalla, and is currently the l…

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Steve Woods is not good at prayer 49:09

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Steve Woods is arguably best-known for his passion for coffee and conversations with his neighbours, which led him to develop a local monastic community with his wife, Vicki, and their three children. Steve has worked as a Baptist pastor both in Adelaide and Whyalla, and is currently the SA Church Relationship Manager for Baptist World Aid Australi…

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Jesus-centred - a sermon by Keith Jobberns 29:02

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This is the first sermon in a four-part series preached from the Values Project (linked below). Keith shares on Jesus being a foundational value for our movement, and what Jesus’ authority looks like in our society today. Keith Jobberns resides in Sydney and is the National Director of Australian Baptist Ministries, the wider movement that our chur…

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Keith Jobberns wants you to take the next step 57:30

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Keith Jobberns resides in Sydney and is the National Director of Australian Baptist Ministries, the wider movement that our churches are a part of. Keith is a pastor, father, grandfather, previous cross-cultural worker, and rugby league fan. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Keith’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for m…

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Everyday discipleship and evangelism - a sermon by Warren Crank 24:27

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Warren shares practical suggestions for living and breathing the gospel in an everyday context. Warren Crank is a rugby league chaplain, author, podcaster, and the founder of the Red Dirt Church network of churches. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Melind…

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Warren Crank takes the pressure down 45:52

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Warren Crank is a rugby league chaplain, author, podcaster, and the founder of the Red Dirt Church network of churches. This year Warren spoke at our Inspire Conference, where we talk all-things-mission and evangelism, and we are delighted to have coaxed him in for this chat. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Warren’s sermon episode, so make sure yo…

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The Apostles Creed - a sermon by Matt Gray 25:34

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Have you ever wondered why Baptists don’t really use creeds? Or why creeds exist in the first place? Matt Gray makes our Baptist history infinitely more accessible in this sermon on the Apostles Creed. Dr Matthew Gray is the Head of Divinity at Tabor Adelaide, holds a PHD in Church History, is a husband, father of three, and loves watching the San …

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Matt Gray doesn’t want history to define us 50:27

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Dr Matthew Gray is the Head of Divinity at Tabor Adelaide, holds a PHD in Church History, is a husband, father of three, and loves watching the San Diego Padres play baseball. Matt makes history fascinating, and today is enlightening us on our own Baptist history. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Matt’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribe…

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Jesus is Lord - a sermon by John Beasy 18:49

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John Beasy is a father, grandfather, and was the senior pastor at Enfield Baptist for 24 years! Back in the day he played over 400 games of footy, and even admits that he is a Carlton supporter. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Melinda Cousins Guest: John…

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John Beasy knows there is no room for complacency 47:45

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John Beasy is a father, grandfather, and was the senior pastor at Enfield Baptist for 24 years! Back in the day he played over 400 games of footy, and even admits that he is a Carlton supporter. We are excited to share John’s interview as he has been involved in Baptist ministry on almost every level, as a local pastor, in state leadership as our P…

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God speaks in surprising ways – a sermon by Mark Foley 34:00

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This week Mark shares with us from John 1 about how God speaks to us in surprising ways, and how we can be attentive to God during this period. Mark is the pastor at Grange Baptist, a father of 10, recent grandfather of 3 and you’ll often find him at the beach or hitting a round of golf. He also works at the Baptist Centre as our Pastoral Services …

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Mark Foley is not cut out for dancing 47:09

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Mark is the pastor at Grange Baptist, a father of 10, recent grandfather of 3 and you’ll often find him at the beach or hitting a round of golf. He also works at the Baptist Centre as our Pastoral Services Facilitator, where he ensures that our pastors have systems, structures, and support in place to keep them healthy. Next Wednesday we’ll be drop…

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Habbakuk and hard times - a sermon by Ellen Beasy 34:24

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Hard times are upon us right now, and the book of Habakkuk challenges us to assume postures of faith, trust and joy in hard moments. Ellen Beasy shares how God is in control and reminds us of the hope we have in joining God in his eternal kingdom. Ellen Beasy is a staff chaplain at Mission Australia, former youth pastor, is a chocolate fiend, and i…

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