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What happens when fear, frustration or bitterness becomes the language we share with those around us? Our words do more than express what is inside us. They can shape the atmosphere of our families, workplaces, churches and communities. In Part 2 of her message from 27 September, Bev Murrill moves from Speak Life Within to Speak Life Among. Drawing from King Hezekiah’s confrontation with the Assyrian army, Bev explores how the enemy uses words to create fear, undermine trust and persuade us to surrender before the battle has begun. Sometimes the wisest response is silence while we bring our fears, accusations and anxieties honestly before God. From there, His perspective can reshape what we say and how we influence others. This message challenges us to recognise the power and responsibility carried by our words. We can add to the fear and division around us, or speak with the grace, courage and hope of Jesus.

What happens when the life we present to others no longer matches what is happening within us? Hiding may feel safe, but over time it can isolate us from God, others and even ourselves. Drawing from Psalm 32 and his own deeply personal story, Peter Schultz explores the difference between privacy and hiding, conviction and condemnation, guilt and shame. He shares how confession brought serious consequences, yet also opened the way for forgiveness, restoration and a life he could never have imagined. Coming into the light does not erase responsibility or remove every painful outcome. It means trusting that God already knows us completely and still invites us near. His grace gives us the courage to tell the truth, seek safe support and begin repairing what has been broken. This message offers hope for anyone carrying a secret, living under condemnation or bearing shame that was never theirs to carry. You do not have to hide from God. You can find safety in Him.

What do you tell yourself when the way forward feels impossible? Four simple words can help steady your heart: “You are with me.” Continuing the Speaking Life series, Ps Sue Irwin explores the journey of Moses and what it means to live with a daily awareness of God’s presence. Moses felt unqualified, faced rejection and eventually stood between an approaching army and the Red Sea. Yet God’s answer remained the same: “I will be with you.” Being with God does not mean life will always be easy or follow our preferred timeline. It means we can bring Him our fears, weaknesses and disappointments without pretending, trusting that He has already won the victory and will provide the strength we need. This message offers practical encouragement for anyone facing uncertainty, discouragement or an impossible situation. Whatever today holds, you can find rest in the truth that you are not facing it alone.

Have you ever believed a thought simply because it felt true? Our failures, fears and circumstances may be real, but they do not have the authority to define who we are. Josh Irwin continues the Speaking Life series by exploring how our inner thoughts shape the words we speak and the lives we lead. Drawing from Elijah’s despair, David’s confidence before Goliath and his own recovery from a serious head injury, Josh shows why we must bring every thought under the authority of Christ. The fact may be that you failed, feel afraid, face limitations or cannot see a way forward. The deeper truth is that God remains present, you are not condemned, and your identity is secure in Christ. This message invites us to question the voices competing for our attention, listen again to what God says and allow His truth to transform us from the inside out.

What if changing the way you speak could change the atmosphere within you and around you? Bev Murrill begins the Speaking Life series by exploring how our words reveal the perspective shaping our hearts. Drawing from Jesus’ words in John 6 and David’s encounter with Goliath, she explains that speaking life is not empty positivity or pretending problems do not exist. It means seeing difficulties from God’s perspective and speaking truth that strengthens, encourages and builds others up. Whether we are facing financial pressure, conflict, disappointment or fear about the future, our words can magnify the problem or remind us that God is greater. Bev shares honestly about her own journey from criticism and complaint to learning the life-giving language of Jesus. This message invites us to recognise the habits that tear down, listen for what God is saying and begin speaking words that bring courage, peace and hope into everyday life.

Sharing the good news is not about having all the answers or telling people how they should live. It begins with showing them how deeply they are loved. Drawing from the parable of the lost son, James Chapman explains that God welcomes both the rebellious and the self-righteous with compassion. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, everyone is invited into a relationship with the Father and the freedom He offers. Through moving personal stories, James shows how ordinary acts of kindness, honest conversations and our own testimonies can reveal the hope of Jesus. We do not need to feel qualified or wait for the perfect opportunity. We can share the good news through our actions, our words and the genuine relationships we build. This message challenges us to become people known for our love and to consider how we can bring hope to someone this week.

What if the gospel is not advice about becoming good enough, but an announcement of what God has already done? Ps Sue Irwin places the good news back into its wider context, exploring how Jesus’ life, death and resurrection have defeated the powers of sin, death and condemnation. Through Christ, we are invited into God’s kingdom and welcomed into a deeply personal relationship with God as our Father. Alongside honest reflections from Graeme and Mark about grief, disappointment, healing and faith, Sue shows how knowing we are fully loved can transform the way we see ourselves and serve others. God does not ask us to restore the world in our own strength. He invites us to receive His love, recognise the gifts He has placed within us and participate in His work of reconciliation. This message offers an encouraging reminder that you are known, valued and called to bring hope into the world.

What if sharing your faith isn’t about having the perfect words, but simply telling someone what Jesus has done in your life? Ange McPherson explores what it means to be a Spirit-led witness, drawing on Acts 1:8, the Great Commission and her own journey from hopelessness to healing. Her life changed because someone cared enough to share their story and respond to the quiet prompting of the Holy Spirit. Witnessing isn’t about forcing a conversation or having every answer. It’s about recognising that God is already at work, offering your story with honesty and compassion, and trusting the Holy Spirit with what happens next. Your experiences of grace, restoration and hope may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. This message invites us to consider who God may have placed in our lives and how one simple act of courage could become part of their story.

How do you follow the Holy Spirit when you’re unsure whether you’re hearing him correctly? What happens when you step out in faith and things don’t unfold as expected? Bev Murrell shares honestly about learning to recognise and partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Through personal stories and Acts 16, she reminds us that even faithful disciples don’t always understand God’s direction the first time. Getting something wrong doesn’t mean God has abandoned us or stopped speaking. The Holy Spirit isn’t a distant force, but God present with us, teaching, guiding and empowering us to live as witnesses through our words, choices, humility and relationships. Sometimes that witness looks miraculous; other times, it means putting aside our pride and admitting we were wrong. This encouraging message invites us to stop demanding perfection from ourselves, pay attention to the Spirit’s prompting and adopt a healthier posture: you win some, and you learn some.

Father’s Day can bring gratitude and celebration, but it can also surface complicated memories, absence, disappointment and hurt. What does it mean, then, to discover a Father whose love and presence are not limited by our experiences? In this special Father’s Day PM conversation, Tito, Bev and David share three very different stories of earthly fathers and how those experiences have shaped their understanding of God. Through stories of showing up, learning forgiveness, letting go of legalism and discovering God’s presence in difficult seasons, we're reminded that our Heavenly Father meets us personally and patiently. Sometimes God doesn't remove the difficult road in front of us. Instead, like a father quietly watching over his child, He remains present as we walk through it. Whether Father’s Day carries joy, pain or a mixture of both, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: you are deeply loved, you don't have to earn your place with God, and your Father is closer than you may realise.

Father’s Day can be a celebration, but it can also bring complicated memories, disappointment, gratitude, grief and hope. So what can our experiences of fatherhood teach us about the heart of God? In this special Father’s Day conversation, Adrian, Bev and Graeme share honestly about the fathers who shaped them, the lessons they carried forward, and the ways their understanding of fatherhood has changed through knowing God. Their stories explore everything from integrity, responsibility and perseverance to painful experiences, unexpected journeys into parenthood and the possibility of genuine transformation. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder that our Heavenly Father knows us personally. We are chosen, deeply loved and given purpose—not because we've earned it, but because relationship with God comes first. Whether Father’s Day is joyful, difficult or somewhere in between for you, this conversation offers space to reflect on the people who have shaped your life and the Father who sees, values and loves you completely.

What if one of the most powerful ways to share Jesus isn't through having the perfect words, but simply making room for someone? In Week 2 of It's Not What You Know It's Who You Know, Ps Rachel Baker explores how hospitality can become a powerful expression of God's love. Through Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, we see a different kind of table—one built around invitation, relationship, listening, generosity and belonging. Jesus shows us that witnessing isn't about forcing conversations or having all the answers. We're invited to create spaces where people feel seen, valued and safe enough to be known, while trusting the Holy Spirit to work at His pace. In a world where loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, something as simple as an invitation, a shared meal or taking the time to genuinely listen can make a profound difference. Listen and discover how making room at your table can give someone a taste of the love and generosity of Jesus.

What if sharing your faith had less to do with having the right answers and more to do with showing people what the love of Jesus actually looks like? In the first message of our new series, It's Not What You Know It's Who You Know, Ps Sue Irwin explores the practice of witness and why it begins with love. Through the story of Zacchaeus, we see Jesus offer dignity, acceptance, and relationship before Zacchaeus changes anything about his life. That encounter with grace transforms everything. Being a witness isn't about winning arguments or proving we're right. It's about sharing what we've experienced and allowing Christ's love to shape how we see and treat others, especially those we might normally overlook, judge, or avoid. In a world marked by division and quick judgement, we're invited to live differently: to listen, encourage, show kindness, and bring something of God's Kingdom into the ordinary places we find ourselves. This week, consider who might simply need your undivided attention and the dignity of being truly seen.

What does it really mean to put on the armour of God, and are we sometimes fighting the wrong enemy? Continuing Living As People of Grace, Bev Murrill explores Ephesians 6 and Paul's call to stand firm in the spiritual battles that shape our hearts, minds, relationships, and faith. Rather than turning against one another, we're reminded that our struggle is not against people and that God's truth was never intended to become a weapon of judgement or condemnation. Through the full armour of God, Bev explores how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, Scripture, and prayer work together to keep us grounded in Christ. At the heart of the message is a challenging reminder: truth doesn't need us to defend it. Truth defends us. When disappointment, fear, uncertainty, or conflict threatens to knock us down, our strength comes from knowing Jesus and learning to trust Him even when we don't understand. This message invites us to keep learning, stay humble, guard our hearts and minds, and above all, stand firm.

What if some of the biggest battles in life are happening where we can't see them, quietly shaping what we believe about ourselves, God, and our purpose? Continuing Living As People of Grace, Ps Sue Irwin explores Paul's words in Ephesians 6 and the reality of the spiritual battle for our hearts and minds. But rather than focusing on fear, this message asks a more important question: what has God already given us that's worth fighting for? Through Ephesians, Sue reminds us of three things the enemy would love us to lose sight of: our identity in Christ, our position in Christ, and our God-given purpose. We are loved, chosen, forgiven, empowered, and equipped to bring God's grace, kindness, and light into the world. When life leaves you feeling defeated, inadequate, or uncertain of your purpose, this message is an invitation to see yourself differently. Our strength doesn't come from trying harder, but from trusting God and exchanging our limited strength for His. Listen and be reminded not only what you're fighting against, but what you're fighting for.