Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! The first in a three part series on Identity, Sexuality and Gender, in this episode, Al James sits down with Simon Swadling to explore the phrase 'finding your identity in Christ.' They discuss the pressures young people face around identity, why the phrase might be more harmful than helpful, and its …

Tim Beilharz has left the building! :-( And an announcement about a 3 part special on "Identity" starting next Wednesday: 1) What's wrong with finding your identity in Christ - Simon Swadling - Wednesday 18th September 2) Sexuality - Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon - in Partnership with Growing Faith Timeless Parenting Podcast - Wed 2nd October 3) Gen…

The boys are back for year 3 of the Smooth Operators podcast. On this episode of the show, the boys talk about Charles Leclerc winning the Italian Grand Prix, the driver market, what is going on at Red Bull and who will win the constructors and drivers championships.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James sits down with Tim Beilharz, a much loved and appreciated children's ministry advisor who is finishing up in his role at Youthworks after 12 years. Tim shares his experiences, his thoughts on the future of youth and children's ministry, and talks with Al about topics like the importance of…

How to Start an Effective Youth Ministry from Scratch | Effective Ministry Podcast In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we discuss how to start an effective youth ministry in your church. Join us as we talk with Danny Mitchell, the youth and young adults pastor at Ann Street Presbyterian in Brisbane, and a former youth ministry networ…

It is almost time for House Conference and Tim Beilharz is joined by Myles Elton (St James, Croydon) and Naomi de Vries (The Bridge Church) to talk about the problem of sin. Together, they delve into the academic papers to be presented at House, seeking to help theology shape practice in our ministry to children and youth. They focus on the ways to…

This week, Tim Beilharz brings in two more ‘Postcards From Chicago’—short interviews with fellow presenters at this year’s Children's Spirituality Summit. Traci Smith (Faithful Families) shares about integrating faith practices into daily family life and her research with Dave Csinos on family faith practices and their real-life impacts. Then Stacy…

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom Habib In this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces audio readings of Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. Episode 59 features Michael Jensen's pape…

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom Habib In this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces two Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. This episode (ep 069) features Michael Jensen's paper, …

This episode, Tim Beilharz catches up with Dave Whittingham, host of 'Stories of a Faithful God' and 'Stories of a Faithful God for Kids'. Dave shares his journey into ministry and offers insights into the power of narrative in teaching the Bible to both kids and adults. Discover how these podcasts can support family engagement with the Bible, crea…

This week, Tim Beilharz is joined by Jesse Joyner, a Christian variety performer known as Jesse, The Juggler. They discuss the concept of the 'holy fool,' exploring how clowns, jugglers, magicians, and other variety performers use their seemingly foolish acts to convey profound messages and serve in their vocational calling. Jesse shares his insigh…

This week, Steve Carlisle, Director of the Youthworks Year 13 program shares insights on understanding Revelation as a source of comfort and confidence for Christians. By focusing on God's sovereignty we can be encouraged to persevere in our ministry to young people, even when things get tough. Show Notes Year 13 - a Christian gap year like no othe…

The boys are back in studio for this episode! First they talk about the F1 news, then they recap the Spanish Grand Prix and wrap up with their picks and preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this week’s episode, Tim Beilharz shares two more "Postcards from Chicago”, short conversations with some of the presenters at the 2024 Children’s Spirituality Summit. Tim speaks with David Scott, Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, about children's 'Contributionality' and their inherent spiritual value in church communities. Val…

This week on the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James shares his research on Youth Retention at Youthworks College's latest Theology Think Tank held on June 6, 2024. To see the full Theology Think Tank video click here. Hear Al James talk more about his research on The Pastor's Heart podcast here. Download the handout of Al's presentation here. Al …

The boys are back with race recap of the Canadian GP, among other news like Checo getting an extension, AI Trophies, EA Sports F1 24, and a whole host of hilarious content.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode Tim Beilharz speaks with Jazz Hawkins and Ruby Brideson from Take Love, an initiative by Anglicare Sydney focusing on helping youth and young adults bring the love of Jesus into their communities. Take Love programs, sessions and interactive experiences address issues like mental health, poverty, and domestic abuse. They explore pro…

In this episode, Tim Beilharz shares the first of a number of short conversations he had while attending the Children's Spirituality Summit in Chicago. First, Tim speaks to Henry Zonio from Asbury University about the “null curriculum” and what children learn when churches don’t address cultural issues like race and gender diversity. Next, Chris Ba…

Noah and Griggs are here to talk about what could be the most heartwarming Monaco race of all time. More episodes are coming soon as the boys are hard at work.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! This week, we're joined by Harriet Connor, the content editor of Growing Faith, to discuss the challenges and solutions in modern Christian parenting. Harriet introduces her new podcast, Timeless Parenting, created in partnership with Mothers Union Sydney, to provide biblical guidance and support for …

This week Tim Beilharz and fellow Youthworks Advisor, Adam Jolliffe, jump into the critical topic of recruitment for youth and children's ministry in local churches. They discuss the importance of having a sufficient number of leaders for effective ministry and discipline and share insights on the 'why' behind recruitment, emphasising the need to e…

This week Tim Beilharz discusses how to run children’s and youth small groups with an intergenerational lens. Drawing from the recent SMBC Children's Ministry Conference, Tim explores how small groups in children's, youth, and adult ministries can benefit from an intergenerational approach. He outlines the foundational elements of intergenerational…

This week we delve into the complex and essential topic of the doctrine of sin, as a taster for the upcoming House Conference organized by Youthworks, August 27th-29th. Hosted by Al James, the discussion features insights from committee members and youth and children's minister who explore the nature of sin, its impact on relationships with God and…

The boys are back for one last time for the semester, they talk all the drama including Nico and Newey, the Chinese GP, as well as the upcoming Miami GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry: The Forgetful Prince In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz, talks with Matt and Lauren Redmond, authors of the children's book 'The Forgetful Prince'. They discuss the role of storytelling, art, and literature in the spiritual formation of children and the partnership …

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Tim Beilharz and Annemarie Rivers, both children's ministry advisors for YouthWorks in Sydney, delve into the topic of group management and discipline within children's ministry settings. They explore the challenges of maintaining discipline in a way that aligns with Gospel values, emphasisin…

The boys are back to disuses the F1 circus, This time it was the most recent Japan GP, The new Calendar for 2025, The driver lineup for 2025, and the who what why of those driver moves.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector. The epis…