Movement

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 back for our final episode for the season, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Scott Berry Guest: Josh Koutsoukos, Youth Pastor at Gateway Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Scott Berry Guest: Josh Koutsoukos, Youth Pastor at Gateway Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 Churches SA. Please note the audio isn't great on this ep - our apologies and we hope you enjoy listening anyway. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Tash’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Scott Berry Guest: Tash Pillay Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 pastor and leader in the Australian Baptist movement have lead him to where he sits today, as the Executive Director of Baptist Mission Australia. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Elliot Keane Guest: Scott Pilgrim, Executive Director, Baptist Mission Australia Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 follow Jesus in their own culture is palpable, and his pursuit of shalom and justice is poetic. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Scott’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Elliot Keane Guest: Scott Pilgrim, Executive Director, Baptist Mission Australia Producer: Ruth Grace LINKS CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Elliot Keane Guest: Mal Good Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 Host: Elliot Keane Guest: Mal Good Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 thriving community of Jesus' followers, who are passionate about knowing, experiencing and living in the Love of God. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Mark Sanders Guest: Ben Carbone Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 Love of God. Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Ben’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Mark Sanders Guest: Ben Carbone Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au

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 an email at rgrace@sabaptist.asn.au Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

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 & Melinda Cousins Guests: Mary Ackers, Scott Berry, Mike Bartlett & Mark Sanders Producer: Benito Carbone CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 Keane Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Scott Berry, Trinity Baptist Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 out his faith in the neighbourhood and making space for the next generation. Host: Elliot Keane Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Scott Berry, Trinity Baptist Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 haul. Host: Melinda Cousins Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Brandon Chaplin, Blackwood Hills Baptist Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 despite disappointment. Host: Melinda Cousins Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Brandon Chaplin, Blackwood Hills Baptist Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 for the better. Host: Elliot Keane Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Uncle Don Hayward, Aboriginal Berean Community Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Uncle Don Hayward, Aboriginal Berean Community Church CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 see every Church in our movement be healthy, growing, and fruitful. CREDITS Host: Melinda Cousins Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Mark Sanders, Church Development Facilitator, BCSA CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

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 local churches, ending with an intriguing conversation on the tension churches have in dealing with pandemic restrictions. LINKS MENTIONED: Framework for Discernment and Conversation CREDITS Host: Melinda Cousins Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Rev Mark Sanders, Church Development Facilitator, BCSA CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au

“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 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, is a member of Salisbury Baptist Church and loves a parkrun and good coffee. Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! VERSE IN FOCUS 1 Peter 1:13 – 2:3 (ESV) 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is like grass    and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,    and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. 2 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. CREDITS Host: Melinda Cousins Producer: Benito Carbone Guest: Mary Ackers, Youth Ministry Facilitator, BCSA CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you’d love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at bcarbone@sabaptist.asn.au