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Bonus Episode! This week we decided to push out a bonus episode for you guys! The title is intentionally provocative but rest assured there is a powerful lesson behind it that will help us cope when we need it most. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Evil that is good for you? <h2>Evil that is good for you?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nuggets</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Evil+that+is+good+for+you.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Evil+that+is+good+for+you.mp3</a>

This is the long awaited return of our deeper, long-form episodes focussed on the 28 Fundamental teachings of the Bible. In this episode we are dealing with #14 Unity in the Body of Christ. If the first part is not that relatable for you, skip to the last half where we deal with the application. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Unity in the Body of Christ <h2>Unity in the Body of Christ</h2> <p>by <strong>Matt, Dave, Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Fundamentals</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Unity+Fundamental.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Unity+Fundamental.mp3</a>

When Kaleb Eisele made a post on Facebook about the head elder of his church, who was also his step-dad and the impact he had on not only Kaleb, but the church as well, I knew i wanted to interview him. Tim Baumgarten is a corporate trainer by profession but he has made a profound impact on his local church. He is a humble guy so he won’t tell you that without some investigation but I wanted to distill as many lessons as I could for you to apply in your local churches. This interview covers a few main areas Tim’s Personal Story Intergenerational communication How His church revived Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – How to revive a dead church <h2>How to revive a dead church</h2> <p>by <strong>Luke Farrugia & Tim Baumgarten</strong> | Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/How+to+Revive+a+dead+church+-+With+Tim+Baumgarten.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazo

This year has been nothing short of amazing and we want to share what happened behind the scenes with you guys. We also dig into our plans for the new year and issue a challenge at the end. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – New Year News & Views <h2>New Year News & Views</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt, Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Special episode</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+happy+new+year.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+happy+new+year.mp3</a>

One of the great mysteries of the Bible is how God became a man. While to don’t claim to fully grasp it, in this episode we wrestle with its significance in an attempt to better appreciate the amazing work of redemption. We would love to have you join us at the table. Download This Episode – The Birth of God <h2>The Birth of God</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt, Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nuggets</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+christmas+special+-+Incarnation.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+christmas+special+-+Incarnation.mp3</a>

It would be tough to think of a holiday more ingrained in our culture than Christmas, but with so many conflicting ideas on whether we should celebrate it or not, how can we as christians navigate the discussion without falling to extremes? Hopefully you will find this conversation refreshing, challenging and at times even a little funny. This is also the second of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Should We Burn Christmas? <h2>Should We Burn Christmas?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Christianity Vs. Culture</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Should+we+Burn+Christmas.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Should+we+Burn+Christmas.mp3</a>

<p>God has given each of us tools to work on his church, in this episode we take an uncommon look at this topic and also talk about how we identified the tools that God has given each one of us.</p> If you are already familiar with the parable of the talents you may want to skip to about 13:00. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – God’s Toolkit. <h2>God's Toolkit</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Spiritual+Gifts.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Spiritual+Gifts.mp3</a> </p>

<h2>Interview with Peter Roennfeldt</h2> Peter is an author, church planter, pastor and much more. Luke caught up with him to gain some insight at the South Queensland camp meeting. We talk discipleship, interfaith relations, church planting and more. Join us for the ride, please comment below and share it! Download Episode – Peter Roennfeldt Interview <h2>Table Talk Interview 5 - Peter Roennfeldt</h2> <p>by <strong>Peter Roennfeldt & Luke Farrugia</strong> | Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Peter+Roennfeldt+interview.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Peter+Roennfeldt+interview.mp3</a> </p>

<p>You guys told us you enjoyed last week’s Rapid-Fire round of church questions, so here is a Part2 as promised! Same questions as last week but different people.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Rapid-fire round – 10 Questions in 10 minutes – Church edition Pt2 <h2>10 Questions in 10 minutes - Church Edition Pt2</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave & Luke</strong> | Rapid-Fire Session</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+questions+about+church+v2.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+questions+about+church+v2.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Some people talk about what a church should be and some people go out and do it Marcos Torres is one of those people. He runs the story church project where he is on a mission to redesign local churches so they can carry the Gospel to those who need to hear it.</p> This is a fantastic window into his thinking and what you can apply in your own church. This is his ministry https://thestorychurchproject.com/ Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Interview – How To Redesign Your Local Church <h2>How to Redesign Your Local Church</h2> <p>by <strong>Marcos & Luke</strong> | Interview</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Redesigning+your+local+church+with+Marcos+Torres.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Redesigning+your+local+church+with+Marcos+Torres.mp3</a> </p>

<p>This time we are doing another rapid-fire round of 10 questions in 10 minutes. This time it is Dave and Luke going back and forth. It’s punchy, funny and guaranteed to give you at least one thing you can relate to.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Rapid-fire round – 10 Questions in 10 minutes – Church edition <h2>12 Questions in 12 minutes</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Mat & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nuggets</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+church+questions+in+10+minutes.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+church+questions+in+10+minutes.mp3</a> </p>

<h2>Interview with Justin Khoe</h2> Justin is a digital missionary. Known online primarily as, “That Christian Vlogger,” his Youtube videos have been seen around the world by over two million people. With over ten years of preaching, literature evangelism, and teaching experience under his belt, Justin’s current focus is to leverage social media to help reach unchurched young adults. In this Discussion we explore his experience and how he does such an amazing job of connecting with, and showing love to people who disagree with him. He also share lots from his personal experience and how we as a church can better reach this generation. You can find him over at his Youtube Channel. Join us for the ride, please comment below and share it! Download Episode – Justin Khoe Interview <h2>How to disagree without disconnecting</h2> <p>by <strong>Justin Khoe & Luke Farrugia</strong> | Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaw

<p>Halloween is something that is not historically a part of our Australian culture, but it is gaining more traction every year. The question is, as christians how should we relate to it?</p> Thats the question we tackle in this Episode. Be ready for a lot of laughs and some really practical ideas of how you can approach this Holiday. This is also the first of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – What’s up with Halloween? <h2>In heaven you are going to do what!?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Christianity Vs. Culture</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Whats+up+with+Halloween.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Whats+up+with+Halloween.mp3</a>

<p>Is church a noun or a verb? How you answer that question will dramatically change the kind of christian you are. In this truth nugget we talk about how we can think about this in a healthy way.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – Why do we church? <h2>Why do we church?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Ben, Luke, Matt & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Why+do+we+church.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Why+do+we+church.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Matt Lucio is a pastor, nerd culture enthusiast and all-round funny guy, but he is best known for being the man behind The <a href="http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/">Adventist History Podcast</a>. In this episode Dave and Matt (Our Matt) sit down and have a great conversation about Matt Lucio’s experience and what others can to to help translate adventism into something that is accessible and digestible by our modern culture.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download interview #5 – Matt Lucio If you are not acquainted with their music, check out the video below! <h2>Translating Adventism with Matt Lucio - Interview #5</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt & Matt</strong> | ATT Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Matt+Lucio-Translating+Adventism.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Matt+Lucio-Translating+Adventism.mp3</a

<p>We all assume heaven is our goal but we so rarely talk about it, in this episode we take a peek into heaven using the bible and a fair dose of sanctified imagination. Tell us in the comments what you look forward to most about heaven.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – In heaven you are going to do what!? <h2>In heaven you are going to do what!?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Heaven.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Heaven.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Julian Archer is an extremely successful businessman who retired in his 30’s and has been doing ministry helping people stop material blessings from becoming curses ever since. You will definitely enjoy this episode, he is a natural storyteller and what an amazing story he has to tell!</p> If you would like to learn more about Julian’s ministry or access the resources he mentions in the show, you can check out his website here http://www.faith-vs-finance.org/ Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download interview #4 – Julian Archer If you are not acquainted with their music, check out the video below! <h2>Julian Archer - Interview #4</h2> <p>by <strong>Luke, Julian</strong> | ATT Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Julian+archer+interview.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Julian+archer+interview.mp3</a> <

<p>This is the final part of our five part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. Women’s Ordination is one of the most polarising issues in recent church history. It has been debated at all levels of the organisation and in this issue we attempt to cover in under half an hour. What makes this issue an interesting one is that we have 5 different points of view that span the whole spectrum on this topic.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 5 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Women’s Ordination Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Women's Ordination Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Women+Ordination.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Women+Ordination.mp3</a> <

<p>Worship style is an issue that has caused so many schisms in local churches. In this episode we look at what legitimate worship looks like and talk about the divide between traditional and contemporary worship styles.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 4 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Worship Style Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Worship Style Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Worship+Styles.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Worship+Styles.mp3</a> </p>

<p>This is the third part of our five-part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. This issue of perfection, or perhaps more accurately, the nature and origin of our perfection. This has generated large-scale debate for a long time, both parties, either rightly or wrongly feel condemned by the other, so it is a difficult issue for most to speak dispassionately about, but that is what we are attempting to do today.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 3 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Perfection Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Perfection Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI3-Sinless+Perfection.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI3-Sinless+Perfection.mp3</a> <