Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn't is the thoughtful work of Stephen McAlpine. In this chat, Steve discusses the cultural shift we find ourselves in where the Christian ethic is increasingly considered a moral wrong by the secular world. He also shares how he came to trust Jesus and his plan to publish a follow-up book in 2023.    Steve is a pastor and writer from Perth who has an interest in helping Christian organisations such as schools and churches to navigate the increasingly complex cultural settings of the West today. He is a board mem ..read more

Alison Muchira's story includes her journey from trusting Jesus as a young girl in Kenya to life in church ministry alongside her husband, Isaac. She shares about the ups and downs of ministry, church planting, moving cities, raising and schooling children, and letting go. Alison supports her husband in church ministry in a small seaside town in Kenya where Alison serves in the roles of women's and children's ministry.  *** Alison Muchira lives with her husband in Niani, Kenya where they are the leaders of a young church plant, Mamlaka Hill Chapel, Niani. Alison has homeschooled their fou ..read more

Well-loved psychologist and author of The Reconnected Heart: How Relationships Can Help Us Heal, Dr Jonathan Andrews joins Taryn on the podcast today. They discuss his journey to faith, his time at L'Abri in his 20s, and his work in helping people overcome relationship injuries. Dr Andrews is also the director of the Heart in Mind psychological practice in Brisbane. It is his belief that the most helpful step we can take in life is to live with our hearts in our minds - that is, to live each day in conscious awareness of what we need to function well psychologically.  His book uses his 20 ..read more

Co-host and founder of The Lydia Project, Tori Walker, is our guest today! In this episode, Tori chats with Taryn about her journey to faith - which began when she was invited to a local youth group - and the road the Lord has led her on since then.  Tori lives in Brisbane and is a member of Ann St Presbyterian Church. She has studied at theological college and has worked as a pastor with school students and uni students.  For some of her week, Tori runs a business that consults with the construction industry regarding energy efficiency compliance.  She loves teaching the Bible ..read more

Abuse in the church is, sadly, rife. It is in the light of this that Dr Diane Langberg has penned her latest book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. In this chat, Dr Langberg discusses her journey to faith and her years of clinical work with trauma victims, including those impacted by church hurt.  Dr Diane Langberg is globally recognised for her 50 years of clinical work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers on six continents in responding to trauma and to the abuse of power. For 29 years, she directed her own practice in Jenkintown PA, Diane Lan ..read more

Nina Hampton chats to Taryn about her battle with cancer and her story of faith. In this chat, Nina shares how her cancer journey led her to not only begin to better understand the connection between mind and body, but also to trust Jesus with every moment of her life. Nina's journey has led her to start a personal Instagram account (@faith_love_and_breastcancer ) where she shares her story with others. Nina is a wife and mum passionate about working with and teaching children.  She and her husband Nick serve in their church as bible study leaders. They are also parents to their delightfu ..read more

Barbara and Stacy Reaoch put the mother-and-daughter-in-law relationship under the microscope (starting with their own) in their new book, Making Room for Her (B&H Publishing). In this Lydia Project Book Club chat, Barbara and Stacy share their wisdom and failures - from over 20 years of forming a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law bond - as well as Biblical insight into growing healthier, God-glorifying in-law relationships.  Making Room for Her is available at all leading bookstores, including at The Wandering Bookseller with a 15% discount with the code LYDIA15.  *** Barbara Re ..read more

In this episode, the second of a two-part series, Dutchy shares how God brought her through the effects of a stroke at the age of 29 and how He grew her during this time. She also touches on the importance of serving in the church through your particular gifts and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone for the sake of others.     Dutchy is a single young woman, she works as a nurse and is currently working on renovating her house. She has a great passion for music, particularly drumming and guitar. She serves as a drummer and a leader of a women's breakfast bible study at her ..read more

In our first two-part episode, our guest, Dutchy, shares about God's goodness through significant childhood abuse and mental health struggles. In part two, Dutchy's story continues with another unexpected crisis that inadvertently answered her prayer for patience.  *** Dutchy is a single young woman who works as a nurse. She is also currently studying further and working on renovating her house. She has a great passion for music, particularly drumming and guitar. She is part of the Mitchelton Presbyterian Church family, where she serves as a drummer and as a leader of a women's breakfast ..read more

In our first two-part episode, our guest, Dutchy Holland, shares about God's goodness through significant childhood abuse and mental health struggles. In part two, Dutchy's story continues with another unexpected crisis that inadvertently answered a prayer for patience.  *** Dutchy is a single young woman who works as a nurse. She is also currently studying further and working on renovating her house. She has a great passion for music, particularly drumming and guitar. She is part of the Mitchelton Presbyterian Church family, where she serves as a drummer and as a leader of a women's brea ..read more