Best Adam Riggs Podcasts (2024)

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Finding a Church Home 35:25

3h ago35:25

35:25

Welcome back! This week, Adam shares four questions to consider while searching for the right home church.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Connecting the Dots...with a State MP (Chris Whiting) 18:39

2h ago18:39

18:39

This episode of "Connecting the Dots," Adam sits down with state MP Chris, who discusses his path from studying Australian history to engaging in state politics. Chris shares insights from his academic background and his time in various roles before entering the political arena, where he's now preparing for his next election. Tune in to hear about …

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Connecting the Dots...with an international man of internet (Geoff Marsh) 14:06

1d ago14:06

14:06

This week on "Connecting the Dots," Adam reconnects with Geoff, a dynamic figure whose professional and personal life has spanned continents. Once Adam's ISP provider and now a friend through running, Geoff shares his tale of leaving and then unexpectedly returning to Australia. Dive deep into a story of career evolution, personal growth, and the u…

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Connecting the Dots...with BZ 2.0 (Brenton Zwarts) 16:17

9d ago16:17

16:17

This episode of "Connecting the Dots" marks a special milestone—15 weeks since its inception. Adam sits down again with his first guest, exploring more profound questions about his contributions and influence. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the journeys that shape us and the impacts we create in our communities. Available on all major podcas…

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Connecting the Dots...with an energetic nurse (Sheoni Riggs) 11:19

19d ago11:19

11:19

Meet Sheoni in this episode—a nurse by training but an inspirational coach and entrepreneur by passion. From her early days in a CrossFit gym to becoming a social media sensation with 20,000 followers, Sheoni shares how her career in healthcare has evolved alongside her fitness coaching and cosmetic injectables business. Listen as we explore the bo…

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Connecting the Dots...with an happy Kaz (Karen George) 14:18

22d ago14:18

14:18

In this episode, we reconnect with Karen, exploring the layers of her evolving life. As the director of Richardson and Ranch Real Estate, Karen delves into how her role has evolved beyond the conventional, focusing deeply on relationships and community within her business. Her move from suburban life to the vibrant pulse of the city marks a signifi…

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Connecting the Dots...with a Pickleball State Champ (Byron Cronin) 18:08

1M ago18:08

18:08

This week on "Connecting the Dots," Adam dives into Week 12 with reflections on his recent trip to Newcastle and Hunter Valley, exploring the charming Newey Parkrun. Back home, he meets with Byron, an extraordinary educator whose innovative teaching methods and community projects redefine what it means to be a school teacher. Join us as Byron share…

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A New Sabbath Narrative (Audio Reflection) 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

Sabbath is meant to be a blessing, not a burden, but we may hold assumptions about Sabbath that weigh it down and hinder us from receiving the gift of Sabbath rest God longs to give. In this audio reflection, Abby offers three approaches to thinking about Sabbath that will help us ponder and practice Sabbath with fresh perspective.…

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How Sabbath Prevents Hurry Sickness 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

In a society that values excessive work and honors extreme productivity, the practice of Sabbath is quite counter-cultural. Yet, Sabbath remains a remarkable invitation from God to stop, rest, worship, and delight. This week, ahead of our Summer Sabbath series, Adam shares some of the dangers of living a "hurry-sick" life, and invites us to conside…

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Connecting the Dots...with a Good Guy (Trent Johnson) 11:58

1M ago11:58

11:58

In week 11 of "Connecting the Dots," Adam shares his early recording due to a weekend getaway to Newcastle, a first-time visit filled with anticipation. Before leaving, Adam catches up with Trent, a long-time acquaintance from the running community who specializes in personal injuries law. Dive into their conversation about the complexities of PI l…

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Connecting the Dots...with a Bush Turkey (Clive Gross) 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

It's the 10th episode of "Connecting the Dots," and Adam celebrates hitting a significant podcast milestone! This week, he shares highlights including his father’s 75th birthday and a visit to the iconic Golden Horse restaurant. Dive into an engaging conversation with Clive, a control systems engineer and extraordinary runner, discussing the inters…

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Cynicism and the Kingdom of God 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

Our culture is saturated with cynicism, and the church is not immune to it, but Jesus calls us to a different way. In this sermon, Ian examines several powerful moments in Jesus’ life and ministry when he resisted cynicism and concludes with three spiritual practices that can help us counter cynicism.…

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Connecting the Dots...with a Physio (Calvin Schluter) 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

Join Adam in week nine of "Connecting the Dots" as he explores a vibrant week filled with milestones. From attending special events at Parliament House to celebrating the second anniversary of a friend's podcast, the week was packed with excitement. Additionally, Adam introduces us to Calvin from You Physio and Health, diving into how personalized …

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Fruit of the Spirit - Joy 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

Joy does not depend on the elimination of suffering because it transcends suffering and can even co-exist with suffering. In this sermon, Adam offers a biblical definition of joy, shares a story about the co-existence of joy and pain in his own life, and offers a concrete practice that has helped him cultivate joy.…

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Connecting the Dots...with a Finance Legend (Warren Pavey) 5:36

2M ago5:36

5:36

This week on "Connecting the Dots," Adam launches into a new challenge with Project 20 aiming for a sub-20-minute parkrun and catches up with Warren Pavey of Finance Legends. Delve into Warren's deep-rooted experience in the finance industry and how he's reshaping financial services with a personal touch at Finance Legends. Discover the synergy bet…

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Guest Speaker - Josh Riggs (Church at Prison) 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Josh Riggs, pastor of Church at Prison, shares the story of his surprising calling to work with inmates in Vermont prisons and gives us a glimpse of the heart of God for people the world considers unapproachable.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Connecting the Dots...with a hat guy (Josh from Misogi Athletica) 6:48

3M ago6:48

6:48

In week seven of "Connecting the Dots," Adam shares his excitement about a personal best in the Brisbane Half Marathon and then dives into a fascinating conversation with Josh from Misogi Athletica. Discover how a passion for wellness and mental health led to the creation of durable, performance-enhancing running hats. Explore the synergy between m…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

How is kindness different from niceness? In this sermon, Abby offers a biblical definition of kindness, teases out what we can learn about kindness from the story of David and Mephibosheth, shares a story from her own life about experiencing kindness, and looks at three kindness killers.By Abigail Carroll

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Connecting the Dots...with a candidate (Ariana Doolan) 6:57

3M ago6:57

6:57

In this week's episode of "Connecting the Dots," Adam meets Ariana Doolan, a unique guest with a very special job—running for the seat of Pumicestone with the Liberal National Party. Discover Ariana's deep community ties, her passion for environmental protection, and what drives her to serve in state government. Dive into the heart of community pol…

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Connecting the Dots...with a UGC Creator (Telia Jasmine) 7:36

3M ago7:36

7:36

This week on "Connecting the Dots," Adam dives into the world of User Generated Content (UGC) with an old friend and expert, Telia. They discuss the evolution of UGC from written reviews to impactful video content that brands are embracing for authentic consumer engagement. Learn from Telia’s extensive experience and discover the future trends in U…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

When the Holy Spirit produces fruit in us, it’s not just for our sake, but also the sake of others. In this sermon, Jordan defines faithfulness, explores this theme in Scripture, and shares what God has taught him about faithfulness in the context of his own backyard.By Jordan Otruba

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Connecting the Dots...with that lawyer bloke ( Jacob Fernance ) 6:10

3M ago6:10

6:10

In this episode of "Connecting the Dots," Adam celebrates a huge milestone—10 years of daily running—and shares insights into this personal achievement. He also sits down with 'That Lawyer Bloke,' also known as Jacob Fernance, who's redefining the legal landscape with his unique firm, That Law Firm. Discover how Jacob merges work-life balance with …

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Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

When we think of gentleness, weakness or timidity may come to mind, but the biblical understanding of gentleness is quite different. In this sermon, Adam shares a biblical definition of gentleness, paints a picture of gentleness from the Old and New Testaments, shares a story of being the recipient of others’ gentleness, and offers two practical wa…

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Connecting the Dots...with Tux (Matthew Tuckett) 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

Join Adam as he reconnects with an old friend, Matthew Tuckett (affectionately known as Tux). In this heartwarming episode of "Connecting the Dots," they delve into their shared past, Matthew's impactful 25-year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and his recent transition into a new life phase working in the mining industry. They also to…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Self Control 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

How can self-control be a fruit of the Spirit if it’s called self-control? In this sermon, Adam defines self-control as aligning our will with God’s will, clarifies some common misconceptions around it, and offers five practical ways in which we can collaborate with the Spirit to cultivate self-control in our lives.…

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Connecting the Dots...with Beth (Elizabeth C) 7:52

4M ago7:52

7:52

Dive into the intriguing week of two individuals, Adam and Beth, as they unravel the events shaping their lives. Adam, in his vibrant 49th year, ventures into a myriad of experiences, from political engagements to indulging in fine wine and riverside jaunts. Meanwhile, Beth, a budding runner and coach, shares her journey from coaching enthusiastic …

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Fruit of the Spirit - Peace 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

The peace God grows in us as we learn to walk in the Spirit is actually three kinds of peace: peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others. In this sermon, Adam names three common villains that steal our peace and shares two stories of his own recent encounters with these villains as well as some practical handles for when we face them o…

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Connecting the Dots...with BZ (Brenton Zwarts) 6:31

4M ago6:31

6:31

My video first go at chatting to someone, and setting up to publish.By Adam Leishman

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Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness 34:16

4M ago34:16

34:16

When God formed creation, he called it good; goodness is our original identity. In this sermon, Abby explores the relationship between good deeds and grace, what it looks like to lean on the Spirit in doing good, and how thinking about goodness in terms of beauty can help motivate us to say "yes" to the good works God has prepared for us to walk in…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Patience 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

When we are walking with Christ, we will increasingly be characterized by patience, a fruit of the Spirit. But how do we till the ground of our hearts and minds to cooperate with the Spirit? Today, Adam kicks off a new sermon series on the fruit of Spirit and shares how awareness of God's patience toward us can help us grow in this area of our live…

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Eastertide - What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Look Like? 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

When Jesus appeared to his disciples in the days following the resurrection, it was in his glorified body. What will our resurrected bodies be like? In this sermon, Adam explores the implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our future physical being, drawing on Paul’s imagery of the sun, moon, and stars.…

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Easter 2024 23:57

5M ago23:57

23:57

Doubting Thomas - This week, we revisit a post-resurrection conversation between Jesus and Thomas in John 20, and learn about a God who can handle doubt, despair, and disappointment.By Adam Avery

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Six 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

Anointing Oil In the wilderness, God gave the Israelites detailed instructions for a tabernacle and its furnishings, and a recipe for a sacred anointed oil to be applied to the tabernacle, furnishings, and priests. In this sermon, Abby explores what this oil represented and how it pointed toward Christ, the Anointed One.…

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Lenten Audio Reflection - A Misunderstood Gift 13:09

5M ago13:09

13:09

A Misunderstood Gift Several days before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion, a woman came uninvited into the room where Jesus was dining and poured costly perfumed oil on his head—an expression of her heart that those around her did not understand. But Jesus understood and was honored. What can we learn from this story about remaining faithful to who Go…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Five 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

During their wandering in the wilderness, God gave the Israelites detailed instructions for the building of a tabernacle. In the tabernacle, a curtain sectioned off the holy of holies—the place of atonement. In this sermon, Adam explores the curtain’s fascinating meanings and its fulfilment in Christ, who did what no priest could do, giving us acce…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Four 26:22

5M ago26:22

26:22

When it comes to difficult passages of Scripture, we need an interpretive tool—a hermeneutic. In this sermon about Moses’ intercession for the people of Israel as they defeated the Amalekites who had attacked them, Adam teaches us both about the power of prayerful intercession, and also how we can grapple with difficult passages of Scripture in a w…

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Lenten Audio Reflection - The Gift of Confession 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

For the one weary of confession... Lent invites us to reflect on our shortcomings and our sin, but how do we do that in a way that doesn’t plunge us into shame, and how can we respond to the sins of those who have hurt us with both truth and grace? In this, our second Lenten audio reflection of the season, Annalee shares her own story of navigating…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Three 31:22

5M ago31:22

31:22

Water from the Rock Moses and the Israelites hit another roadblock in their wilderness journey when they struggle to find water to drink. Miraculously (and mercifully), God meets the people with a provision of water in the desert and a glimpse of his faithful character. Listen this week as Jordan shares from Exodus 17 of the mercy of God and the pr…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Two 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

Bread from HeavenIn the wilderness, God provided the Israelites manna--bread from heaven--but he wasn't just interested in filling their stomachs. In this sermon, Abby explores how God used manna to teach his people about having a work ethic, receiving the gift of rest, and ultimately trusting in him.…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week One 28:26

6M ago28:26

28:26

During the Lenten season, we will be spending time in the book of Exodus, noticing ways that Christ shows up in Moses and the Hebrew people's wilderness journey. This week, Adam begins our new series, "Christ in the Wilderness," in Exodus 15.By Adam Avery

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Lenten Audio Reflection - Un-distracting Ourselves from Our Need for God 12:20

6M ago12:20

12:20

Un-distracting Ourselves from Our Need for God Lent is a season of preparation for Good Friday, and ultimately Easter Sunday. It is a journey where we take time to face the reality of our need for God. This Lent, as we journey toward the cross, we welcome you to engage the Church at the Well Lenten devotional reader. In addition, we will be offerin…

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Let The Children Come - Week Five 22:38

6M ago22:38

22:38

A Different Kind of Storm Jesus took time to rest—he even napped—and we stand to learn from his example. But what do you do when Jesus seems to be sleeping through your storm? In this sermon, Adam explores what the disciples learned about Jesus when caught in a boat in a storm with him, and what we can learn about him and about navigating our own s…

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Let The Children Come - Week Four 26:52

7M ago26:52

26:52

Our Relationship with Worry Worry is a natural part of life; even Jesus worried. But worry can easily malfunction in our lives, leading to chronic anxiety. How do we cultivate a healthy relationship with worry? In this sermon, Adam explores Jesus’ teaching on worry using the Jesus Storybook Bible, and offers four strategies for keeping our worry ri…

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Let the Children Come - Week Three 32:35

7M ago32:35

32:35

Learning to Pray Like a Child (Again) When Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Matthew 6, he addressed God as “Abba,” or “Daddy.” Every time we pray, we can be reminded that we come to God as children. In this sermon, Abby explores three common characteristics of children’s approaches to prayer and what we can learn from them.…

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Let the Children Come - Week One 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

This week, Adam kicks off the new year with our new series, “Let the Children Come,” using the Jesus Storybook Bible as a tool and a guide to help us behold Jesus through the eyes of a child.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Christmastide – Simeon’s Song 15:17

8M ago15:17

15:17

Luke 2:25-35 This week, Adam shares how Simeon’s song in Luke 2 teaches us of the hope we have in […]By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week Four – The Angels’ Song 20:55

8M ago20:55

20:55

The angels sing and proclaim “Glory to God” and “Peace on Earth” in Luke 2. Yet a few chapters later, […]By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week Four 14:44

8M ago14:44

14:44

To Us a Child is Born C.S. Lewis wrote: “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that […]By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week Three – Zachariah’s Song 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

Zachariah’s Song None of us are perfect at waiting, but God is faithful to show up anyway. In this sermon, […]By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week Three 13:45

8M ago13:45

13:45

Joy in Struggle Joy and pain are not mutually exclusive. In fact, joy has a way of breaking into our […]By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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