Ballina & Lennox Head Anglicans
Reflections on God, faith and life from the Anglican Parish of Ballina, in the Diocese of Grafton.
Episodes
55 episodes
Couch Church - Job and two big questions
This week in Couch Church, Cathy reflects on the story of Job and how it tackles two big questions about human existence: 'Why do bad things happen to good people?' and 'Where is God in all of this?'
•
13:29
Couch Church - The Power of the Tongue
This week Rev. Mandy reflections on James 3 and the power of our tongue. We can use our words to build others up or tear them down. The tongue is a litmus test for the true state of our hearts. When we are under pressure, we truly f...
•
12:01
Couch Church - standing, not fighting
This week in Couch Church, Rev Cathy revisits the passage from Ephesians where St Paul encourages us to put on the armour of God. This image of armour has become twisted and misused over time, so we go back to what St Paul was really saying.
•
14:10
Couch Church - 'What's in the liturgy?' Week 5: make a joyful noise
This week, in our final sermon of our series 'What's in the liturgy and why is it there?', Rev's Cathy and Mandy reflect on the importance and power of music in our liturgy.
•
10:24
Ballina Threshold Choir
The Ballina Threshold Choir sings for people at the end of life, for those in pain and for their loved ones and carers. Here is a bit of their story, and a sample of their gentle songs.
•
11:08
Couch Church - 'What's in the liturgy?' Week 4: Let us break bread together
Join Rev's Mandy and Cathy this week as they explore Communion, and in particular the Anglican teaching on what happens to the bread and wine in Communion.
•
8:20
Couch Church - What's in the liturgy sermon series - Week 3: 'Up close and personal'
Join Cathy and Mandy in Couch Church this week as they get up close and personal with our Anglican liturgy!
•
19:11
Couch Church - What's in the liturgy sermon series - Week 2: 'But it's not Anglican!'
This week in Couch Church we explore Anglican liturgy. What IS Anglican liturgy? Join Rev Cathy as she explores this!
•
15:21
Couch Church - Hometown reflections
This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Mark 6:1-13 and hometown visits. Sometimes it is the ones closest to us that are the hardest to reach. It can take an outsider to share the good news of Jesus with our loved ones. Be encouraged...
•
11:47
Couch Church - What's in the liturgy sermon series - Week 1: What is liturgy?
This week we begin our sermon series 'What's in the liturgy and why is it there?' We begin by exploring what liturgy is and how it can help us connect more deeply with God.
•
11:47
Couch Church - a horror story
This week in Couch Church Rev Cathy wrestles with horror stories in scripture, through one particular story we find in 2 Samuel.
•
12:43
Couch Church - The storms of life
Rev Cathy reflects on the story of Jesus and the disciples caught in a wild storm on Lake Galilee. What can this teach us about how we deal with the storms of life?
•
11:28
New Creation - Living by Faith
This week Rev. Mandy reflects on 2 Corinthians. Paul encourages the Corinthians not to lose heart or give up when things are a struggle but to hold to the truth we are new creations in Christ. We are being transformed to be new crea...
•
12:18
Couch Church - 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening'
This week in Couch Church Rev Cathy reflects on the story of young Samuel, who listened to the voice of God. Are we ready to listen? Because God has something to tell us that will make our ears tingle!
•
12:48
Couch Church - The Sequel (What the disciples did next)
Rev. Cathy reflects on what the disciples did after Jesus was no longer physically present with them. Did they follow his instruction to wait for the Holy Spirit? What happened next, in this sequel to the Gospel of Luke?
•
12:16
Couch Church - Turning to Jesus first
This week Rev, Mandy reflects on John 16.16-24 and the importance of turning to Jesus first in every situation. We can do this as believers only through Jesus, his death and resurrection made it possible for us to access God without a med...
•
11:17
Couch Church - Beloved Sons and Daughters
This week Rev. Many reflections on 1 John 3:2 and the importance of our identity as believers. As we grow in our identiy and love, we become more and more like Jesus. Our adoption into God's family matters, and as we live out our tr...
•
10:56
Couch Church - He is Risen!
This week, Rev. Mandy reflects on the resurrection of Jesus and explores our Christian hope.
•
7:27
Couch Church - Palm Sunday
This week in Couch Church, Rev Cathy reflects on unexpected saviours.
•
11:11
Couch Church - Jeremiah and the elephant
In the Prophet Jeremiah, God makes a new promise, a new covenant. This week Rev. Cathy asks 'Does this mean that God's old promises no longer apply?' A parable about an elephant helps us to explore this tricky question.
•
12:30
Called By God - Judy Edwards
This week in Called By God, the Rev'd Judy Edwards shares her story of being called by God to ordained ministry. Called By God is produced in the Diocese of Grafton as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women i...
•
15:20
Couch Church - God loves the whole world
This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21 and discovers that the true one-of-a-kind Son of God, Jesus, loves the whole world! If this is not the Jesus you know, listen in to hear the Good News of the true one-of-a-k...
•
11:58
Couch Church - The 10 Commandments revisited
For the third Sunday of Lent, Rev Cathy revisits the 10 Commandments and invites us check in on how well we are living God's 'Ten Best Ways'.
•
14:39
Couch Church - Take up your cross, deny yourself and follow Jesus
This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Mark 8:31-38 and contemplates on what it means to follow Jesus and what taking up your cross and denying yourself looks like. As we journey with Jesus through Lent, it is an opportunity to see how Jesus mi...
•
12:05