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Commending & Contending

The Gospel Coalition
Doubling Vision
Gospel Coalition Australia
Gospel
Australia
Prayer
Church Growth
Everyday People
Faith and Doubt Film
Filmmaking
Eastern Orthodoxy
Freelance Writing
Bible
Great Commission
God
Christianity
5% Conversions
Christian Education In Schools
Leadership
Church
Star Wars

A podcast of The Gospel Coalition Australia about how we are commending and contending for the gospel in our daily lives.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes72Founded3 years ago
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Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God, it helps us lay aside false beliefs about how "in control" we are, and how self-sufficient we are.

Peter Adam is our guest on this episode to talk with about prayer and give some insights from his recent bo... more

We have an all new online workshop to share with you in this episode. We're joined by Bethany Lattimore, from Virtual Church Assist, who helped run last year's Online Workshops on Preaching Preparation.

This time, Council Member Rory Shiner will use... more

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When we ask ourselves, 'What is Gospel Ministry?' there are a few important answers; and in our Foundation Documents, one of those answers is all about how we trust and use the Bible in our churches, congregations and ministries.

In this episode I a... more

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What a journey The Lord has taken Emma on. To find herself working as a freelance writer and getting a collection of her writing published in a book.

Emma joins me to talk about life and writing, and the things we might pay attention to that reveal ... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Wilkins
Journalist and freelance writer based in Hobart, Tasmania; contributor to a Sydney news outlet two days a week and freelance/ unpaid work the rest of the time.
Freelance Journalist
Episode: The Life Of A Freelance Writer: My Conversation with Emma Wilkins
John Diacos
Evangelist and author focused on evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy
eeo.net.au (Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy course)
Episode: Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy, with John Diacos
Robyn Bain
Guest on the show discussing Christian ethics and bioethics
The Gospel Coalition Australia (implied)
Episode: Doing Good in the Complex Parts of Life, with Robyn Bain
Jonathan Carswell
Representative of 10ofthose.com, a Christian book ministry; discussed the Man on the Middle Cross project and evangelistic publishing
10ofthose.com
Episode: Books, and why they make good tools for a great gospel, with Jonathan Carswell
James Hoey
Board of Directors member at The Gospel Coalition Australia
The Gospel Coalition Australia
Episode: We must double the number of leaders to reach the goal
Laura Wolfenden
Board member, The Gospel Coalition Australia; former kids ministry worker in the Northern Territory
The Gospel Coalition Australia; Church Missionary Society
Episode: All Things to All People, To Win Some, with Laura Wolfenden
Jo Gibbs
Board member, The Gospel Coalition Australia; involved with Reach Australia
The Gospel Coalition Australia; Reach Australia
Episode: The Five Percent Measure of the Doubling Vision, with Jo Gibbs
Anne Eckermann
Board member and guest on the episode
Gospel Coalition Australia
Episode: The Power of a Preamble, with Anne Eckermann
Bill Salier
Chair of Gospel Coalition Australia (at time of recording)
Gospel Coalition Australia
Episode: The Doubling Vision: a story and an opportunity, with Bill Salier

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Jonathan Holt
Host of Commending & Contending; guiding the conversation across episodes

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
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    Helpful and encouraging. Hope to see more episodes

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Talking Points

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The Power of a Preamble, with Anne Eckermann
Q: Do you reckon you've got any tips for us as we think about churches or ministries joining the Doubling Vision and keeping the preamble anchored?
Anne emphasizes using the preamble as a lens rather than a formality, ensuring every action traces back to God's work; maintain prayer at every stage; check that plans align with faithful preaching of Christ and trust in God's will; and foster ongoing check-ins and storytelling about what God is doing to keep people grounded.
Books, and why they make good tools for a great gospel, with Jonathan Carswell
Q: Why are evangelistic books important in your toolkit for sharing the gospel?
They open conversations, can be left with someone for ongoing reflection, and sometimes reach people in moments when direct conversation is hard, acting as a bridge to discuss faith.
Christian Education in Schools: the Canberra experience of sharing Jesus in public schools
Q: How do you find those parents to let them know that they can do that?
We rely on prayer and outreach through churches to encourage parent requests, rebuilding momentum after leadership changes, and presenting the program as a positive partnership with schools.
Christian Education in Schools: the Canberra experience of sharing Jesus in public schools
Q: And when you go in and chat with school principals, how open do you find them to be to this kind of opportunity of including Christian teaching in their program?
It's variable; some principals are open, others require navigating board history and legislative understanding, but most schools are accustomed to other faith-based programs, so there is room to slot in CEIS.
What is Gospel-Centred Ministry: Trust and Use of the Bible, with Ann and Rory
Q: How does Rory envision Bible use across the whole church?
Rory describes embedding Scripture in all church life—beyond sermons—so that adults and children encounter and rely on the Word in everyday ministry and community life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Commending & Contending

What is Commending & Contending about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show chronicles how gospel-centered life and leadership play out in real-world church and ministry contexts. Across recent episodes, conversations orbit scripture engagement, ministry leadership, evangelism through literature and media, and ethical living within faith communities. Guests range from pastors and board leaders to writers and filmmakers, all foregrounding practical discipleship, collaboration across parachurch networks, and faithful gospel proclamation in Australia. Notable threads include how to embed Scripture across programs for all ages, the power and pitfalls of reaching diverse communities, and strategic visions for sustaining gospel work over the long term. The format often blends personal journeys with concrete too... more

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2. John Diacos
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7. Jo Gibbs
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