Hillsong Australia Podcast

S2E3: Will You Follow God Wherever He Leads, Even if it Costs You Something?

What does it really look like to follow Jesus on the “narrow road”? In this honest and deeply practical conversation, Pastor Lucinda Dooley shares the wrestles, refinement, and surrender that come with choosing a road less traveled. Through Matthew 7:13–14, this episode explores how God uses uncertainty, opposition, and excavation seasons to form us into people who flourish with Him. ✨ Key Themes * Trusting God in the unknown * Living outside your comfort zone * Spiritual opposition and fighting for faith * Consecration and living set apart * Staying planted in church community * Abundant life through surrender to Jesus 📖 Scripture References * Matthew 7:13–14 — The narrow and wide roads * John 14:6 — “I am the way” * John 10:10 — Life abundantly * Proverbs 4:23 — “Guard your heart” * 1 Timothy 6:12 — “Fight the good fight of faith” * 1 Peter 5:8 — The enemy like a roaring lion * Psalm 1 — Planted by streams of water * Deuteronomy 30:19 — “Choose life” * 1 Timothy 4:12 — Be an example in life and purity * Nehemiah — Perseverance amidst opposition 💬 Quotes “The unknown road requires complete trust and complete obedience.” “If you’re living outside your comfort zone, it will often be a wrestle.” “The deeper the work, the stronger the building.” “If you lose your life, you’re really going to find life.” 🚶 Next Steps * Ask God where He may be calling you into greater surrender or trust. * Journal areas where fear, insecurity, or disappointment may be affecting your heart. * Read Matthew 5–7 and reflect on Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. 🔗 Links / CTA * Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia [https://hillsong.com/Australia] * Podcast: Hillsong Australia Podcast (available on all major platforms) [https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast] If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and start a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow road.

S2E2: Lucinda Dooley: 'Will You Walk A Road Less Travelled?'

What does it really mean to walk the narrow road? In this message, Pastor Lucinda Dooley explores Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7 to choose the road less travelled—a life of surrender, obedience, and wholehearted trust in God. With honesty and wisdom, Lucinda shares how following Jesus often requires us to move beyond comfort, wrestle through uncertainty, and remain planted in faith even when the journey feels difficult. This message is both challenging and encouraging, reminding us that the narrow road may not be the easiest path, but it is the one that leads to true life in Christ. 🔗 Links / CTA • Learn more about Hillsong Australia: Hillsong Australia [https://hillsong.com/australia?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Podcast & platforms: Hillsong Australia Podcast [https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com] If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and start a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow road.

S2E1: Robert Fergusson: The Letter that Jude did not Write

In the Season 2 premiere of the Hillsong Australia Podcast, Robert Fergusson shares a deeply personal message reflecting on 52 years of following Jesus and the decision that changed his life forever. Drawing from the book of Jude, Robert explores identity, calling, insecurity, and what it means to share in the salvation found in Christ. Through Jude 1:1–4, this message reminds us that our identity is not built on achievement, comparison, or recognition—but on being called by the Holy Spirit, loved by God the Father, and kept by Jesus Christ.  ✨ Key Themes • The salvation we share in Christ • Finding identity beyond achievement and comparison • Jude’s story as the younger brother of Jesus • Being called, loved, and kept by God • Contentment, humility, and serving faithfully • The difference between striving and resting in Christ 📖 Scripture References • Jude 1:1–4 • Ezekiel 3:17–19 • Acts 20:28–30 • John 13 – “The disciple Jesus loved” 📚 Resources • 2 Peter and Jude Commentary – Michael Green • The Message Bible – Jude 1:1–4 💬 Quotes • “We don’t need an identity outside of Christ.” • “We don’t need to be first in order to win in life.” • “We are called by the Holy Spirit, loved by the Father, and kept by Jesus Christ.” • “Love is both our inheritance and our commission.” 🚶 Next Steps • Reflect on where comparison or insecurity may be shaping your identity • Read Jude 1 slowly and personally • Spend time thanking God for His mercy, peace, and love • Ask: Am I striving for identity, or resting in Christ? • Invite the Holy Spirit to remind you who you are in Jesus 🔗 Links / CTA • Learn more about Hillsong Australia: https://hillsong.com/australia [https://hillsong.com/australia?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Podcast & platforms: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast [https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast]

S1E20: 'Living Room Devotions': A Moment of Worship and Prayer

In the rhythm of everyday life, it can be easy to rush past moments with God. Living Room Devotions is an invitation to pause — to worship, to pray, and to turn your attention back to Him. Featuring worship with our Hillsong Australia team, including Touch of Heaven, That’s the Power, What a Beautiful Name, and Through It All, alongside guided moments of prayer for healing and unity in the Church, this episode creates space for a deeper connection with God. 🔗 Links Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia [https://hillsong.com/Australia] Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

S1E19: 'Stewards of the Oil': A Conversation

What does it really mean to live an anointed life—and how do we maintain it daily? In this conversation unpacking Katie Schrack’s message, the team explores the tension between doing for God and being with God, reminding us that we can’t live off yesterday’s oil. This episode invites us into a life of daily filling, honest dependence, and Spirit-led living. ✨ Key Themes * The difference between doing for God vs being with God * Spiritual “oil” requires daily filling—not occasional refueling * Pressure reveals the state of our spiritual maintenance * The danger of familiarity and neglect in our faith * The power of community in recognizing spiritual drift * Dependence on God > striving in our own strength 📖 Scripture References * Matthew 6:9–13 — The Lord’s Prayer * Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, O God…” * 2 Corinthians 12:9 — Strength in weakness * 1 Samuel 16 — David anointed * 1 Samuel 15–16 — Saul’s decline * Judges 16:20 — Samson unaware the Spirit had left him * John 17 — Jesus prays for unity * Matthew 25:1–13 — Parable of the ten virgins (oil in lamps) 📚 Resources * Managing Leadership Anxiety — Steve Cuss * Teachings from Craig Groeschel (habit-building / “Find your 30”) 💬 Quotes * “Doing for God can’t come at the cost of being with God.” * “You can’t live off yesterday’s oil.” * “You don’t burn out when you’re fuelling up.” * “Faithfulness is the metric—outcomes belong to God.” * “I can’t be who God’s called me to be without the oil of God.” * “It’s never too late to come back and be filled again.” 🚶 Next Steps * Find your “30” — carve out 30 minutes daily with God * Identify your “dashboard lights” (stress, frustration, impatience) * Stop multitasking your time with God—prioritize quality * Invite trusted people to speak into your spiritual health * Practice daily repentance and reflection * Pray the Lord’s Prayer intentionally each day 🔗 Links * Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia [https://hillsong.com/Australia] * Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast [https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast]