Ridley College Podcast

Episode DescriptionWhat's next in ministry for children and young people in Australia? This episode reflects on the current state of ministry among children and young people in Australia today, some of the challenges we’re facing, and what could be done to overcome them. Graham Stanton, Director of the Ridley Centre for Children’s and Youth Ministry, is in conversation with Kristina Kettleton, the keynote speaker at the recent Children’s and Youth Ministry Training Day. Kristina has served in youth ministry development and camping ministry for the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania, and is currently a Project Officer in the Reimagining the Future team with the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, and is the Lead Consultant (Children and Youth) with City to City Australia. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionRevd Canon Dr Rhys Bezzant begins this year as the tenth Principal of Ridley College. He sits down in this interview with Andy Judd to talk about how he went from a 14-year-old debating against the resurrection of Jesus to training men and women for Christian ministry. He also shares his insights into what makes a good theological college, and what studying theology can provide that you can't get on the internet.Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day 2025Join us for this training day on 15 March 2025. Be energised and equipped as you serve Jesus among children and young people. Register via this link: Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day 2025Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Brian Rosner's Farewell as Principal Public LectureStrengthened By The Gospel: The Purpose of Romans and the Future of Ridley CollegeThis is a recording of Brian Rosner's farewell as principal public lecture, held on the evening of Wednesday, 16 October 2024. His lecture theme was “Strengthened by the Gospel: The Purpose of Romans and the Future of Ridley College.”About Brian RosnerBrian is a New Testament scholar of international standing, having contributed to many of the major journals and supervised over a dozen PhDs.  He is a member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (the international society of New Testament scholars), a member the Holman Christian Standard Bible Translation Oversight Committee, a Humboldt fellow in Germany, and is the author or editor of numerous books. Brian will finish up as Principal of Ridley College at the end of 2024, after twelve years of distinguished service. He will then take a year away from the college to focus on his writing and research and return as a faculty member in 2026.  Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionDr Katherine Firth was a guest speaker at our 2024 Women's Writing Retreat and joins us on the podcast to share her new book "Writing Well and Being Well for Your PhD and Beyond: How to Cultivate a Strong and Sustainable Writing Practice for Life" (Routledge, 2023). Dr Firth is head of Lisa Bellear house, a residential hall at Melbourne University, and author or co-author of several books on academic writing, and a recent monograph Martin Luther and the Arts (Brill, 2023).Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Song of Songs: A metaphor for God and the church or a celebration of sexuality? Episode DescriptionOne of the most beautiful parts of the Bible, Christians often do not know what to do with the Song of Songs. Is it a metaphor for God and the church? A celebration of human sexuality? Or something else? In this panel discussion, Dr Kamina Wüst and Dr Lindsay Wilson help us appreciate this precious piece of Scripture.This webinar is part of the Ridley Online Old Testament Prophets and Writings Unit (OT002D). About Dr Kamina WüstKamina Wüst completed a PhD on the Song of Songs at Moore Theological College exploring previously under-recognised connections between the Song and other parts of the Hebrew Bible. She lectures by invitation at theological colleges, consults for churches on teaching the Song of Songs, and speaks for conferences and podcasts. She has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2016 and is the Old Testament Series Editor for Matthias Bible Guides, in which she also wrote the volume on the Song of Songs. Kamina lives in Brisbane, Australia and can be contacted through kaminawust.com.About Dr Lindsay WilsonLindsay grew up in Sydney and worked as a lawyer for five years before undertaking studies at Moore Theological College. He is strongly committed to the importance of theological education, good biblical preaching, and student ministry as strategic priorities in the spread of the gospel and the building up of God’s people. Lindsay has been at Ridley since 1991 and will retire in 2024 (33 Years!). Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or Online or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionTamie Davis was at Ridley for this year's Alf Stanway lecture in mission. In this episode, Hannah Craven sits down with Tamie to learn a bit more about her research, to dig a bit deeper into the "Mafanikio" theology of Tanzanian Christian women, and to reflect on the value of missiological thinking in our Christian lives and ministry.About Dr Tamie Davis:  Dr Tamie Davis is a missiologist who served in Tanzania for 10 years, partnering with the Tanzania Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is a Mentor with the Angelina Noble Centre and Mobilisation Lead for CMS SANT. Her PhD explored the prosperity theology of a group of Tanzanian women. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Deputy Principal: Academic, Revd Dr Mike Bird, chatted with faculty member Dr Andrew Malone about his book, To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This book explores 1 and 2 Thessalonians and highlights the life cycle of Christian discipleship—turning away from idols, trusting in the gospel message, having hope that the Lord will return, and continually pleasing the one true God until that return. Check out Andrew's book.To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 ThessaloniansAndrew Malone https://a.co/d/gGkDCgKStudy With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode: 12The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2024Pleasure, Pain.... And Prosperity: Advancing The Mission Conversation In Australia Guest Speaker: Dr Tamie DavisDescription:Majority World theology is growing as the Spirit of Christ grows God's people in both breadth and depth. What might Christianity in Australia stand to gain from it? This lecture will propose that a Tanzanian theology of prosperity points to a way for God to be known from within Australia’s secular pleasure/pain worldview. About Dr Tamie Davis:  Dr Tamie Davis is a missiologist who served in Tanzania for 10 years, partnering with the Tanzania Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is a Mentor with the Angelina Noble Centre and Mobilisation Lead for CMS SANT. Her PhD explored the prosperity theology of a group of Tanzanian women. Ridley College X CMS VictoriaThe Alf Stanway lecture was presented in partnership between Ridley College and CMS Victoria. Recognising long historical links and common gospel vision Ridley College and CMS Victoria are committed to sharing resources and to working together to see a world that knows Jesus.Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

The Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies 2024Ambassadors of Hope: A New Testament ThemeEpisode DescriptionThis lecture will explore one of the key themes of the New Testament – that of reconciliation. Reconciliation shows the heart of God, and the church is called to reflect that heart. This echoes something Leon Morris himself emphasized decades ago (although in a broader sense). The Bible calls it demonstrating an unconventional wisdom and it is our overall mission. It leads to hope and enablement, impacting how we present and reflect the gospel in a needy world. It calls us to word and deed convergence and the importance of practice and tone in engaging culture alongside what we believe.SpeakerDarrell L. Bock is Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas and serves as Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership. He has served on the board of Chosen People Ministries for over two decades. In addition, he serves on the board at Wheaton College, as well as on the boards of the Institute for Global Engagement, the Hope Center in Dallas, and Christians in Public Service. He is a fellow at the Kirby Laing Institute in Cambridge, England and a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.). He has authored or edited over forty-five books, including a New York Times Best Seller in non-fiction, numerous works on Jesus and the gospels, and the recently released Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World.  Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

DescriptionDr Darrell Bock gave the 2024 Ridley College Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies on 18 July 2024. While visiting Ridley, our principal, Dr Brian Rosner, sat down with Darrell to discuss several topics in New Testament Studies and also the question of how to promote the gospel in our fractured world. About Dr Darrell Bock  Darrell Bock is a Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He is also the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership. He has served on the board of Chosen People Ministries for over two decades. In addition, he serves on the board at Wheaton College, as well as on the boards of the Institute for Global Engagement, the Hope Center in Dallas, and Christians in Public Service. He is a fellow at the Kirby Laing Institute in Cambridge, England and a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.). He has authored or edited over forty-five books, including a New York Times Best Seller in non-fiction, numerous works on Jesus and the gospels, and the recently released Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

DescriptionIn this episode, Dr Mike Bird interviewed one of his students, Lachlan Vines, who won the Journal of Anglican Studies Student Essay Competition in April 2024. Lachlan is currently studying for the Master of Divinity at Ridley College and wrote an essay on Rowan Williams' Theology of Revelation for one of his assignments. He shares how he coincidentally met and spent some time interviewing Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury) on his trip to the UK. His essay will be published in the Journal of Anglican Studies later this year.  Listen to what he has to say. Study With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Description:This episode, Atonement Culture, is one of three expositions presented by Dr Rory Shiner at the Ridley College's Annual Preachers' Conference: Set Apart - Preaching from Leviticus, held on 23 - 24 April 2024.The conference featured Dr Rory Shiner (Providence Church, Perth) and Revd Dr Katy Smith (SMBC), who spoke on theological themes in Leviticus. Ridley Preachers’ Conferences aim to encourage us in our leadership and ministry by focussing on skills for preaching. This is an opportunity for pastors, campus workers, clergy, and missionaries to be refreshed as they learn and nurture relationships with other Gospel workers from around Melbourne and Australia.To watch all episodes of this conference, you can visit our VOD page here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/apc2024 Available episodes:Exposition 1: Purity CultureExposition 2: Atonement CultureExposition 3: Feasting Culture Lecture 1: Why Preach Leviticus Lecture 2: Women and Leviticus Interview with Dr Lindsay WilsonSermon: Why Preach HolinessSubscribe:If you are interested on Ridley Events or all things related to Ridley, do consider subscribing to our email list here: Subscribe Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

The Anglican Institute Lecture 2024 Deep Things We Share: Discipleship and the Lord's Supper DescriptionWe celebrate the Lord's Supper as Jesus instructed, but for many its role in daily discipleship has been neglected. Learn again how the discipleship agenda for your church - whatever it is - might be strengthened by sharing in the deep things of the Lord during the Communion service.   Speaker:Revd Canon Dr Rhys BezzantRhys studied German at the Universities of Melbourne and Cologne, graduating with an MA, before commencing theological studies at Ridley where he gained his MTh on Austrian revivals of the eighteenth century. Rhys joined the Faculty at Ridley in 2004, after working in both parish and student ministry. He was ordained priest in the Diocese of Melbourne in 1997, and has served on the ministry teams of both small and large Melbourne Anglican parishes, including Heidelberg and Carlton, as well as Prahran and Brimbank. He is a Canon at St Paul’s Cathedral, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and has a heart to see Anglican church services more theologically rich and useful for training believers to serve God everyday. Subscribe:If you are interested on Ridley Events or all things related to Ridley, do consider subscribing to our email list here: SubscribeStudy With RidleyIf you are interested in finding out more about studying at Ridley College or have any questions regarding any courses or units, we invite you to contact us via this link: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/Connect with Ridley College Website: https://www.ridley.edu.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidley Enquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, faculty member Hannah Craven chatted with the Revd Dr Mike Bird, Deputy Principal: Academic, about his book, A Bird’s-eye view of Luke and Acts. Mike shows us how these two books, when read together, tell a cohesive narrative about Jesus, the Church, and the mission of God--with implications for the whole of our lives today. Check out Mike's book.A Bird's-Eye View of Luke and Acts: Context, Story, and ThemesMichael Birdhttps://amzn.asia/d/d3Pq29tRidley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here, you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry.  Episode Description In this episode, our deputy principals, Mike Bird and Andy Judd, chat about Andy's recently published research, Playing with Scripture, which explores how the Bible can be authoritative and relevant given how often we disagree on what it means.Their wide-ranging conversation goes deep into nerdy German philosophers, debates about the Bible and slavery, hermeneutics, genre and more.Check out Andy's BookPlaying with Scripture: Reading Contested Biblical Texts with Gadamer and Genre TheoryBy Andrew Juddhttps://amzn.asia/d/ehRMYOoRidley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode DescriptionStepping into the world of Leviticus with Dr Rory Shiner. Dr Rory Shiner (Providence Church, Perth) is our guest preacher in the upcoming Ridley Annual Preachers' Conference. We have an opportunity to chat with him about his life as a preacher and the importance of preaching from the Old Testament, especially from the book of Leviticus. Ridley Annual Preachers' Conference 2024The Ridley Annual Preachers’ Conferences aim to encourage us in our leadership and ministry by focussing on skills for preaching. This is an opportunity for pastors, campus workers, clergy, and missionaries to be refreshed as they learn and nurture relationships with other Gospel workers from around Melbourne and Australia.23 - 24 April 20249:30 am - 4:00 pm (daily)Register here: https://bit.ly/RidleyPreachersConferenceRidley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Episode Description On 1-2 March 2024, our Ridley Students Committee organised the return of Launch Camp. In this overnight getaway, faculty, staff, and students got together and bonded through games, meals, and prayer. Faculty member Hannah Craven had the opportunity to chat with some of them to try to get to know them better. Get to know some of our students, their aspirations, and ambitions.  Also, in this podcast, we would like to share the prayers at the end of the camp. These prayers were led by various faculty members and Ridley students serving across a range of ministries.Study With UsThinking about studying theology? Why not get in touch with our admission officer at admissions@ridley.edu.au, or enquire here: http://www.ridley.edu.au/studyRidley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here, you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry.  Episode Description This episode is for anyone with some kind of involvement in children's ministry or youth ministry—whether you’re a volunteer, a vocational leader, a church pastor, or even a parent. Ridley Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry Director Graham Stanton sat down with our guest Matt Keller, Director of Next Generation Ministries, City on a Hill, to discuss the importance of training leaders for Christian ministry among children and young people.Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day 2024The Ridley Children’s and Youth Ministry Training Day is coming up on Saturday, 16 March, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Come together to learn from our keynote speaker, Matt Keller, Director of Next Generation Ministries at City on a Hill. You'll also have the opportunity to select from a range of seminars led by our team of experienced children's and youth ministry experts. The Children’s and Youth Ministry Training Day is a day of practical training and biblical encouragement to energise and equip anyone doing ministry with children and young people. Bring your entire team and extend the invitation to all those you know who are involved in children's and youth ministry. Register: https://bit.ly/CCYMTDayRidley Centre of Children's and Youth Ministry Community of PracticeJoin the Ridley Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry Community of Practice.A venue for sharing information, mutual encouragement, making plans, dreaming dreams...Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry.  Episode Description In this episode, we speak to the Revd Dr Mike Bird, Deputy Principal: Academic, about the upcoming Study Tour to Greece & Türkiye. We discuss the benefits and experiences participants will gain, and the way the tour can enrich our study of the book of Acts. A once-in-a-lifetime experience of deep learning and lots of fun!  Ridley Study Tour Greece & Türkiye Join Mike Bird on a journey through the sites of the Book of Acts as you travel through modern-day Greece & Türkiye. The “bible in context” Ridley study tour will enlarge your imagination, deepen your understanding, and bring scripture alive in new and exciting ways. This tour is open to all students, alumni and supporters, with an auditing option available. Further details can be found here: https://selah.au/trip/ridley2024/ We will be holding an information session led by Lisa Tarzia (Selah Travel) and Mike Bird (study tour leader) on 12 March, 1.45 pm (at Ridley College, Babbage lecture room) to discuss details of our 2024 study tour. Register your interest in the tour here: https://www.trybooking.com/CODHY Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/ Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ Connect with Ridley CollegeWebsite: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegeridleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridleycollegemelbourne/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeRidleyEnquire to Study: https://www.ridley.edu.au/study/

The Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History 2023God, Menzies and Christian Public EngagementDescriptionThis lecture will highlight the evangelical formation of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia's longest serving Prime Minister, and explain how this Christian formation impacted Menzies's public engagement in Melbourne and beyond.Click here to read the edited transcript published by the ABC for this lecture.Speaker:David Furse-Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and works for a Member of the NSW Parliament. He is the author of God & Menzies (2021) & The Making of a Tory Evangelical (2019). He is also the editor of Menzies in his own Words (2020), Abbott: The Defining Speeches (2019), Howard: The Art of Persuasion (2018) & Menzies: The Forgotten Speeches (2017).David has written opinion pieces and articles for Quadrant, ABC Religion & Ethics, Eternity News, Spectator Australia and Lucas: An Evangelical History Review. David holds a PhD in History from The University of New South Wales and completed part of his candidature at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He has presented papers at history conferences in Australia, the UK and the US. David enjoys reading, writing, cycling, bushwalking and quality time with family and friends.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

Special EditionThis is a special edition of the Ridley College Podcast.David Furse-Roberts is the Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and also our guest speaker for the upcoming Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History.Faculty member Rhys Bezzant had the opportunity to interview David where they chatted about child protection laws in nineteenth-century England, Menzies’s early spiritual formation, and the importance of studying evangelical history.About David Furse-RobertsDavid Furse-Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and works for a Member of the NSW Parliament. He is the author of God & Menzies (2021) & The Making of a Tory Evangelical (2019). He is also the editor of Menzies in his own Words (2020), Abbott: The Defining Speeches (2019), Howard: The Art of Persuasion (2018) & Menzies: The Forgotten Speeches (2017).David has written opinion pieces and articles for Quadrant, ABC Religion & Ethics, Eternity News, Spectator Australia and Lucas: An Evangelical History Review. David holds a PhD in History from The University of New South Wales and completed part of his candidature at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He has presented papers at history conferences in Australia, the UK and the US. David enjoys reading, writing, cycling, bushwalking and quality time with family and friends.----------------------- Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 20231 Corinthians 1: The Wisdom of the Cross, and Cultural EngagementDescriptionThis lecture will do a deep dive into 1 Corinthians 1, exploring Christian engagement in the public space. It will argue that this rich biblical paradigm for cultural engagement should be at the heart of contemporary Christian interventions into the most important public debates in our late modern society. Speaker: Dr Christopher Watkin is ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor of European Languages (French) at Monash University, Melbourne. He is the author of a number of books in modern French philosophy including Difficult Atheism (2011), French Philosophy Today (2016) and Michel Serres: Figures of Thought (2021). He has also published widely on the relationship between theology, philosophy and culture, including Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (2022), named the 2023 Australian Christian Book of the Year. You can find many of his Christian talks and resources at thinkingthroughthebible.com, and he tweets at @DrChrisWatkin. Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

Special EditionThis is a special edition of the Ridley College Podcast.Dr Chris Watkin was the guest speaker of the 2023 Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies.  While visiting, our principal, Brian Rosner, had a chat with him about his new book, Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (2022), which was recently named the Australian Christian Book of the Year. About Dr Christopher WatkinChris Watkin is ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor of European Languages (French) at Monash University, Melbourne. He is the author of a number of books in modern French philosophy including Difficult Atheism (2011), French Philosophy Today (2016) and Michel Serres: Figures of Thought (2021). He has also published widely on the relationship between theology, philosophy and culture, including Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (2022), recently named the 2023 Australian Christian Book of the Year. You can find many of his Christian talks and resources at thinkingthroughthebible.com, and he tweets at @DrChrisWatkin. ----------------------- Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry  Lessons from Christian Endeavor “A Training School for the Church”  Speaker:  Dr Ruth Lukabyo, Youthworks College, Sydney DownloadDownload Lecture Slide Deck: https://bit.ly/PCL2023-Slides-CEDescription:  Christian Endeavour was arguably the largest and most influential worldwide youth movement. Founded in the USA by Francis E Clarke in 1881, the first Australian Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavour was formed in Geelong in 1883.   This lecture examines the origins, strategy, and influence of Christian Endeavour in Australia, and considers the lessons to be learned from this history. How might Clarke’s approach of mutual accountability, high commitment, and every member service still be helpful as we consider our ministry practices and values today?  Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Anglican Institute Lecture 2023Preaching the Word in a Culture of Scepticism: Reflections on JeremiahGuest Speaker: Dr Chris WrightDescription:This lecture explores ways in which the culture of Judah had become not unlike the worst aspects of contemporary Western culture in so many nations and what was God’s answer? A sceptical young lad who wasn’t at all sure he was up to it.Our guest speaker is Dr Chris Wright, Global Ambassador & Ministries Director of Langham InternationalChris is a renowned author, speaker, and missiologist. He has written many books, but is perhaps best known for his work, "The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative.”Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2023 A Less Straight Forward Future: An Exploration of the Church and its MissionGuest Speaker: Steve McAlpineDescription:Tim Keller has recently suggested that the decline of the church in the West may not be as inevitable as many suppose. This lecture will explore the current pressures facing people both of faith and of no faith, and what hope this might give the church for its future.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry 2022Your Story: Hearing The Voices Of Young AustraliansGuest Speakers: The Rev'd Dr Graham Stanton and Dr Rowan LewisDescriptionWhat are the experiences, choices, and relationships that have shaped the faith of Australian young people? The 2022 Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry presents findings from the Your Story research project, exploring the spiritual experiences, beliefs, and influences that are shaping the faith of young people. Join us to hear the voices of Australian young people so that their stories can help shape the future of faith in Australia.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast. Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/ Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Anglican Institute Lecture 2022 Reforming And Renewing Anglicanism: A Way Forward Guest Speaker: The Rev'd Dr Peter Adam OAMDescriptionThis lecture organised by the Anglican Institute has the title "Reforming and Renewing Anglicanism: A Way Forward." It will acknowledge the crisis in the national church, and ask how we might imagine and plan for a future where structures and theology are fit for purpose, and outline how we might work for such a vision.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/  Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ 

The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 2022The Problem Of Evil And Jesus: An Answer I Can Live WithGuest Speaker: The Rev'd Graham ColeDescriptionThe existence of evil in the world is undeniable. The media gives us access to local and global news of violence, suffering, and death 24/7. People suffer and die, friends suffer and die, loved ones suffer and die. For some, their knowledge and experience of evil is enough to justify unbelief in the existence and/or goodness of God. In this lecture, the problem of evil is faced in the light of the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. He is the God who became human and wept with individuals and even over a whole city. Whether God can suffer per se is a much-debated question, but that Jesus in his humanity knew suffering from the inside and experienced evil perpetrated against him is undeniable. If there is a believable Christian answer to the problem of evil, Jesus will be at the centre to it.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast.Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/  Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ 

The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2022:The Influence of Australian Women Missionaries in Shaping Modern China  Guest speakers: Robert and Linda BanksDescription:A window into the personal lives and lasting legacy of several prominent CMS missionaries, especially from Victoria, during half a century of outstanding service.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast. Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/ Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/ 

The Leon Morris Lecture 2021Pray without CeasingGuest Speaker: Dr Andrew MaloneDescriptionAndrew explored the role of prayer in the two letters written to the Thessalonians by Paul and his missionary team. Arguably more than in any other Pauline correspondence, prayer dictates the shape of these writings. Many of the prayers are offered as models for next-generation believers to emulate, especially the prayers of thankfulness. They provide us with clear evidence of how the earliest Christians readily addressed their prayers to Jesus as well as to God.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast. Ridley Chapel PodcastBe sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/DonateThis podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/

The Leon Morris Lecture 2020Jesus Among the Gods: Early Christology and the Ancient Theologies of DivinityGuest Speaker: The Rev'd Dr Mike BirdDescriptionThis year’s Leon Morris Lecture will feature our very own the Rev'd Dr Mike Bird on the topic of Jesus among the gods: Early Christology and the Ancient Theologies of Divinity.Thank you for listening to the Ridley College Podcast, brought to you by Ridley College. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and liking our podcast. Ridley Chapel Podcast Be sure to check out our Ridley Chapel Sermons Podcast through this link: https://ridleychapel.transistor.fm/  Donate This podcast is made possible through the generous donations of our alumni and supporters. We welcome your partnership with us in our mission of equipping men and women for God’s mission in our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. If you’d like to contribute to our work, you can donate by clicking this link if you wish to donate: https://www.ridley.edu.au/donate/