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Principal's Hour is one of the great highlights of the week at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Students and staff, along with the worldwide SMBC online family, gather to hear a Bible talk as well as prayers, engaging interviews and dives into cultural engagement. SMBC's mission is to create learning communities through which God prepares his people – theologically, spiritually, and practicall... more

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In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul makes the astonishing claim that we could do great exploits for God, sacrificing much in the process, and yet that it could all amount to nothing if we lack love. How, then, can we learn to follow the way of love? In this ch... more

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In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul says that God has deliberately incorporated us into the body of Christ. By definition, a body is unified yet diverse, requiring difference in order to be a body. And this isn’t just about gifts, it is about people firs... more

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How do we approach the role of spiritual gifts in church? Do some people have more value because they appear to take more prominence? In this passage Paul lays the foundation for everything he will go on to say in 1 Corinthians 12-14 about spiritual ... more

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God’s people have been brought together in Jesus, to be one people under him. Living this unity, as his church, is paramount. This means his people are to prioritise the maintaining of their unity, avoiding anything that damages or compromises it. To... more

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Recent Guests

Darcy Brown
Conversation partner in today's discussion
SMBC student
Episode: 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 - The Most Excellent Way: Why Love Matters
Danica (Danica)
Speaker introducing the passage and reflection
SMBC student
Episode: 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 - The Most Excellent Way: Why Love Matters
Alan Thompson
New Zealand author of A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology
Author/Book Proponent
Episode: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a - Where Would the Body Be? Unity and Diversity in God's People
Jacob John
Hospitality services manager at SMBC, author of The Ultimate Guide to Large Scale Cooking
SMBC
Episode: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Avoid Divisions in the Church at all Costs
Jim Mobbs
Pastor; guest preacher
Prezi Church, Como, Sutherland Shire, Australia
Episode: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Don't Fall, Says Paul
Jeff Harper
Author and speaker discussing his book
Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Episode: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 - When Knowledge Becomes Dangerous
Carl Dienic
Author and faculty member at SMBC
Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Episode: Proverbs 5:1-23, 8:1-11 - Wisdom for Sexual Desire
Ray Notley
Member of the community care team at SMBC with a rich personal history in ministry.
Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Episode: Proverbs 30:7-33 - The Riddles of Money, Sex and Power
Ed Grudier
Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission and grief counselor
Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Episode: Proverbs 8:1-11, 32-36 - Why We Need Wisdom

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Derek
Host of Principal's Hour; speaker during Principal's Hour

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Outstanding!

    I've just discovered these podcasts and started listening whilst jogging, folding my family's washing, cleaning the house and gardening! I love the teaching, news bits and faithful application of God's word. The Holy Spirit can move you anywhere and anytime if your heart is listening - even pulling out thistles! Thank you SMBC for providing free and faithful preaching for all to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brolly Irvine
    Australia14 years ago
  • Thanks!

    Being part time at SMBC, this is a great blessing in both helping me know what's going on at college and encouraging me by faithful applicable expounding of the word of God.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickh00d
    Australia16 years ago
  • All

    Hi, I'm Bagoes, SMBC graduates, currently working in Indonesia. The Principal's Hour was my best moment back in SMBC - and still is now in podcast! May this site will share the blessing of good, clear and worth-thinking sermons! Best regards to David Cook and Sam Chan.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bagoes
    Australia16 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the faithful Biblical teaching and practical application.
Audiences value the blend of sermons with interviews and real-world ministry insights.
Guests are seen as credible voices who bring diverse experiences within a Bible college context.

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1 Corinthians 11:2-16 - Heads, Head Coverings, Honour and Shame
Q: Why don't you start, as all good conversations start, with just a bit of an introduction of who you are, what you do here.
Zenith describes his journey to SMBC, his focus on cross-cultural ministry, and how gospel urgency shapes his studies and future plans, emphasizing the desire to take the gospel beyond Sydney.
Proverbs 8:1-11, 32-36 - Why We Need Wisdom
Q: What is it that you've learned about grief, about worshipping God in the midst of grief, through this process?
Cathy's prayers helped me to focus on praising God not because of good gifts, but because of who He is.
Proverbs 8:1-11, 32-36 - Why We Need Wisdom
Q: Could you tell us the story of why you wrote it?
I found myself wanting to avoid the pain of grief, and through writing, I was forced to process it and remember lessons about God.
1 Samuel 7:3-17 - Remembering What God Has Done
Q: What might be one lesson of history you'd like to share with this group today?
Read more history as it gives perspective, depth, and understanding of how Christians have operated in the past.
1 Samuel 7:3-17 - Remembering What God Has Done
Q: Dr. Bebbington, can you tell us a little about what drew you to want to study church history?
I concern myself with politics, society, culture, ideas surrounding religion, particularly evangelical Christianity as a phenomenon within those contexts.

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The show blends Bible talks with interviews and cultural discussions, anchored in a Bible college community. Across episodes, guests share practical ministry insights, cross-cultural experience, and reflections on leadership, unity, and discipleship, often tying scriptural themes to contemporary life. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on community, theological depth accessible to students and lay listeners, and a steady cadence of guest voices that explore hospitality, mission, and leadership within diverse contexts.

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Recent guests on SMBC Principal's Hour include:

1. Darcy Brown
2. Danica (Danica)
3. Alan Thompson
4. Jacob John
5. Jim Mobbs
6. Jeff Harper
7. Carl Dienic
8. Ray Notley

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