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Episode 98 - How Prayer Transforms Communities in Australia - Hengki Widjaja | Together for the Illawarra

In this inspiring podcast, we delve into the power of unity and prayer as a foundation for transforming communities across Illawarra, Australia. Hear firsthand stories of pastors and business leaders coming together to collaborate for a greater mission. From the humble beginnings of the Illawarra Prayer Breakfast to impactful community projects like Hope for Illawarra 2025, this episode highlights how faith can unite and create lasting change. Whether you're a church leader, business professional, or community advocate, this conversation offers valuable insights into fostering unity through humility and prayer. Don't miss this heartfelt journey of faith, collaboration, and transformation in Australian churches.

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Episode 97 - How Theology Leads to Desiring Unity - Andrew Katay | City to City Australia

In this collaborative podcast between City to City Australia and Movement Australia, we invite pastors and Christian leaders to explore the profound impact of gospel-centered unity. Andrew Katay and David Widjaja, explore how collaboration among churches can transform communities and deepen relationships in Christ. And discovers why unity may not be easy, but it is essential.

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Episode 96 - How 70 Cities in Australia Are Experiencing God’s Call to Unity | City to City Australia | Greig Whittaker

Discover how God’s call to unity is transforming 70 cities across Australia! In today's podcast, we explore how churches, pastors, and communities are answering God’s vision for unity through the work of City to City Australia and Movement Australia. From Sydney to Perth, Brisbane to Melbourne, God is stirring hearts to embrace collaboration, faith, and a shared mission to make Jesus known. Through the lens of Greig Whittaker, the author of Unity for Movement, this video dives into the challenges and triumphs of bringing God’s people together in a world of division. Learn how these cities are experiencing the power of collective prayer, shared leadership, and faith-based initiatives that transcend denominational boundaries. If you’re passionate about seeing God’s Kingdom flourish, this story of unity will inspire you to take part in His movement. Share this video with your church leaders, pastors, and friends to spread the message of unity and hope. Key topics covered: What unity looks like in 70 Australian cities How churches can collaborate for greater impact Lessons from the Unity for Movement book The vision of City to City Australia and Movement Australia 📘 Pre-order Unity for Movement today and join the movement! - citytocityaustralia.org.au/unity-for-movement-book 📍 Want to know more? Visit City to City Australia (citytocityaustralia.org.au) and Movement Australia (movement.org.au)

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Episode 94 - Called to Poverty - Debbie Dodds

Debbie Dodds is called to poverty. In this interview Debbie shares stories of 20 years of working with various types of poverty as a school chaplain, among sex workers and leading a church.

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Episode 92 - LinC - Marylin Leermakers

Marylin Leermakers is the President of LinC National and the Founder of LinC Yarra Valley, a ministry she has been involved with for more than 30 years. In this interview Marylin explains how LinC can help the church to meet the needs of its community. For information about LinC head to lincnational.org.au

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Episode 91 - Domestic Abuse - an interview with Kylie Smith

Is your church equipped to help those in domestic abuse relationships? Our nation is in a domestic abuse crises and we would be naïve to think abuse does not exist in our church. It does, in lives and families you would never suspect. Is your church leadership team equipped not just in helping the victims, but also the perpetrators? Letitia interviews former Pastor Kylie Smith about the toxic relationship she was in and what churches can do to become equipped. She also runs retreats for abuse survivors. For more information on Kylie and the retreats go to www.libertylifeconsulting.com.au

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Episode 90 - Anne Harley

Anne Harley gives leadership to the pastors' unity group in Townsville and is also the president of the Stable committee, an annual Christmas event that includes 60 churches, 70 businesses as well as local council. In this interview Anne talks about the vision of Stable as well as the state of the church in Townsville.

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Episode 89 - Nic Mackay

NAYBA is a unique ministry that among other things measures the social and economic impact of the whole church in a city, town or region. National Director Nic Mackay unpacks what NAYBA is and how it could serve the church in your community.

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Episode 88 - UK Unity - Andy Frost

Andy Frost is joint CEO of Gather Movement in the UK. They are a group of people who are passionate about working together to see their places improved socially, culturally, environmentally and spiritually. They are involved in bringing the Christian community together in over 150 cities and towns as a network of networks to work alongside the wider community. In this interview Andy shares stories of how this is happening the UK.

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Episode 87 - Mark Cowling

Dave Mann leads Shining Lights Trust in New Zealand. Shining Lights is a strategic resourcing ministry, serving christian churches. Its purpose is to help resource, encourage and aid the Christian Church in the sharing of its message of God's love to a world in need of hope.

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Episode 86 - Dave Mann

Dave Mann leads Shining Lights Trust in New Zealand. Shining Lights is a strategic resourcing ministry, serving christian churches. Its purpose is to help resource, encourage and aid the Christian Church in the sharing of its message of God's love to a world in need of hope.

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Episode 85 - A Long Lunch

On Wednesday 24th August, our leadership team (Gary Rucci, Sue Baynes, Phil Spence and Ian Shelton) hosted A Long Lunch at Rivercity Family Church in The Gap, Brisbane. The goal was to hear as many leaders as possible from the 30 plus pastors’ and leaders’ networks that we have discovered in the 16 LGA’s (Local Government Areas) of South East QLD.

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Episode 84 - Chuck Proudfit

Chuck Proudfit has a fascinating story. He's a Harvard graduate who made his name selling premium toilet paper. A crisis of meaning took him on a decade long journey that ended with faith in Christ. From that time Chuck founded At Work on Purpose, a workplace ministry based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here's an excerpt of our recent interview with him. For more information, check out At Work on Purpose (https://atworkonpurpose.org)

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Craig Stephens and Greig Whittaker

Andrew Hillier is CEO of Loaves and Fishes Tasmania, CEO of Chapliancy Devonport and Chair of the pastors' network in Devonport. In this interview he outlines how the relational unity of the church leaders in his town has spilled over into serving the community in remarkable ways.

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Episode 82 - Andrew Hillier

Andrew Hillier is CEO of Loaves and Fishes Tasmania, CEO of Chapliancy Devonport and Chair of the pastors' network in Devonport. In this interview he outlines how the relational unity of the church leaders in his town has spilled over into serving the community in remarkable ways.

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Mark Schultz - Vertical Villages

Mark Schultz is the convener of the Vertical Villages projects on behalf of the Together for Ryde pastors' network. Vertical Villages is a paradigm shifting initiative which brings the church in contact with civic leaders, property developers and the general community in a bid to create residential spaces that are conducive to strong community. In the rapidly urbanising and multicultural area of Ryde in Sydney, this is an urgent task and an opportunity for the church. Vertical Villages also hopes to place christians in these housing estates as "professional neighbours" to facilitate community and live out the gospel. For more information head to: verticalvillages.org.au

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Episode 80 - Matt Prater

Matt Prater, Seniour Pastor of New Hope Church Brisbane has a big heart for the last, the least and the lost. He is also passionate about the church in Brisbane coming together as one. In this interview Matt talks about both of these passions as well as his love for Christian radio.

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