Riverview Church Podcast

CONVERSATIONS - Consumer Christianity w/ Dr Brian Harris

Western society is shaped by the pursuit of personal preference. The folly of endless consumerism sends us on a wild goose-chase for happiness. So, how has an on-demand, online access, supermarket culture shaped our faith? Today, we’re joined by friend of the Podcast, Brian Harris, as we discuss the complexities and pitfalls of Consumer Christianity.

SUNDAY BEST - Everyday Justice w/ Clare Gageler

If Jesus’ death paid the price for our sin (the primary cause of all injustice and suffering), why is there still inequity and injustice in our world? Here is an easily applicable framework for understanding the invitation from Jesus to join Him in everyday acts of restorative justice.  

CONVERSATIONS - Faith and Fitness w/ Beau Spencer

At first glance, faith and fitness seem like an unusual combination: protein and prayer; biceps and Bible; the temporal and the eternal. However, should our biblical perspective inform the way we view health and fitness? This week, we’re joined by pastor and self-professed gym-junkie, Beau Spencer, as we discuss how our faith informs our fitness, and how our fitness informs our faith.

SUNDAY BEST - Let It Flow w/ Tania Watson

The call to live out love, leads us to think about the way that God’s love flows into, and through, our lives. In this message, Tania Watson shares from a passage in the book of John, where Peter and Jesus have a heart to heart conversation about living out love.

CONVERSATIONS - Silence and Solitude w/ Monica O'Neil

In the chaos of our digital age it’s harder than ever to practice the discipline of silence and solitude. This week we’re joined by Monica O’Neil, pastor, ministry supervisor, and friend of Riverview Church, as we discuss Jesus’ rhythms of grace. Could intentional quiet time alone with God be the first step to a life well lived?

SUNDAY BEST - Living In The Love Of God w/ Tim Healy

It’s only when we understand the unique nature of God’s love and experience the life-changing reality of God’s love, that we are able to love others the way He loved us. In this message from Tim Healy, we discover how surprising and transforming God’s love can be and how each of us can change our world by living out love in Jesus name.

CONVERSATIONS - Evil and Suffering w/ Dr Brian Harris

“Why do bad things happen?” is a question we have been asking since we were kids and many of us are still asking today. There’s no doubt, evil and suffering are stumbling blocks for many people of faith, and many who are opposed to faith. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Harris, Principal at Vose Seminary, and discuss evil, improvisation, and what we are to make of a suffering saviour.

SUNDAY BEST - The Worlds Best Kept Non-Secret To Strength w/ Beau Spencer

Serving and loving others is not merely something we do, it's an act of worship. In today's SUNDAY BEST, Beau Spencer shares that when we commune with God with a tender, responsive heart, there is a call to action to be a blessing to all those in our world who need it.

CONVERSATIONS w/ Ryan Gageler and Rhys Machell

Welcome to Conversations. Over the last two months on the Podcast, we've discussed many challenging, thought-provoking and heart altering topics. Today, Ryan Gageler and Rhys Machell stop and take stock of their wrestles and learnings.

SUNDAY BEST - The Call The Courage w/ Tim Healy

Life can be unpredictable and as a result we sometimes find ourselves incapacitated by fear and uncertainty. To follow Jesus in the face of that reality requires deep courage. In this latest message, Tim Healy explores how the call to be courageous shapes our lives and where the courage we all need ultimately comes from.