The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

We often speak about the pressures and heartbreaks of pastoral ministry. But we speak far less about its joys, privileges and eternal rewards.

Matt Fuller, Senior Minister of Christ Church Mayfair, joins us to discuss his new book, The Joyful Pastor (Despite Everything).

We talk about difficult sheep, false accusations, losing joy, practising thankfulness, avoiding burnout and returning daily to Christ.

And we explore something pastors rarely discuss: the reward promised by the Chief Shepherd.

“When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” — 1 Peter 5:4

An honest and encouraging conversation for weary pastors.
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Answering "Anglican", "Catholic", or "Baptist" on the Census isn't a test of church attendance

Before filling out your form, hear researcher Mark McCrindle, and Bishop Michael Stead discuss
What the Bureau of Statistics is actually measuring.
Why writing your specific denomination helps community planning more than generic labels.
How census data impacts real-world support—like hospital, prison, and military chaplaincy.Don't let a secular misinformation campaign fill in your form for you. Get the facts and answer honestly!

The Bureau of Statistics definition of religious affiliation is simple: it’s the faith group you associate with, even if that differs from your active practice or participation.
To watch or listen to Bible Teaching from Dominic Steele at Village Church Annandale Sydney goto this link.
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In this special ‘pop up’ episode of The Pastor’s Heart we talk with New Testament Professor Darrell Bock about how best might Christians might engage culturally to reach Australians for Jesus. 
Plus his love of Sydney,  Sydney Swans Australian football team and why he would move here if he didn’t have grandchildren. Bock is known for getting up at 2am in Dallas to watch the Swans play live on TV.  He will see three Swans games during his current visit to Australia. 
Darrell Bock is executive director of Cultural Engagement at The Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

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In this special ‘pop up’ episode of The Pastor’s Heart we talk with New Testament Professor Darrell Bock about how best might Christians might engage culturally to reach Australians for Jesus.

Plus his love of Sydney, Sydney Swans Australian football team and why he would move here if he didn’t have grandchildren. Bock is known for getting up at 2am in Dallas to watch the Swans play live on TV. He will see three Swans games during his current visit to Australia.

Darrell Bock is executive director of Cultural Engagement at The Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

To watch or listen to Bible Teaching from Dominic Steele at Village Church Annandale Sydney goto this link.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading New Testament scholar Darrell Bock gives a rapid fire exploration of Luke and Acts. 
Bock, who is Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, outlines what first drew him to Luke and answers questions including:
Is Luke writing before or after Matthew and Mark?
What kind of historian is Luke?
How do you explain the difference between Luke’s genealogy and Matthew’s genealogy?
How do we reconcile the birth narratives in Luke and Matthew? 
What is Luke’s theology of atonement? 
What is the kingdom of God in Luke?
How does Luke use the Old Testament in ways that are different to the other Gospel writers?”
Why is the Sermon on the Plain from Luke 6 different to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 to 7?”
Plus Luke’s distinctive emphasis on the world wide expansion of the gospel, the kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit, care for the poor and the creation of one new family from Jews and Gentiles. 
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