The Grainery Church Podcast

Pentecost Sunday | Bev Murrill

Have you ever felt like you’re not enough for what God is asking you to do? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Bev Murrill explores the birth of the Church in Acts 2 and what it means for us today. Pentecost wasn’t just a moment in history, it was the beginning of a worldwide movement where ordinary people were filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to carry the love of Jesus into a broken world. Through honest teaching, humour, and deeply encouraging truth, Bev reminds us that God doesn’t wait for perfect people. He works through willing people. Just like Peter, flawed, uncertain, and impulsive, we can still be used powerfully by God. At the heart of this message is a hopeful reminder: you were never meant to do faith alone or in your own strength. The Holy Spirit still guides, comforts, empowers, and helps us communicate God’s love in ways that truly reach people. Be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that the Church is still being built, and you are part of the story.

Freedom Sunday: Bringing Light Into the Darkness

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion around modern slavery, human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse involving children. Some listeners may find this distressing. Please take care while listening. What happens when injustice feels too big to look at… and too important to ignore? In this powerful Freedom Sunday conversation, Ps Sue Irwin sits down with GiGi Tupas from International Justice Mission to unpack the heartbreaking reality of modern slavery and online exploitation, while also sharing stories of rescue, restoration, and hope. This message is confronting, but deeply important. Through GiGi’s personal story and the work IJM is doing in the Philippines and around the world, we’re reminded that following Jesus means stepping toward the broken places of the world, not away from them. At the centre of this conversation is a challenging but hopeful truth: darkness does not get the final word. Lives can be restored, justice can rise, and ordinary people can make a real difference. Listen prayerfully, reflect honestly, and consider how compassion can become action.

A Mother’s Love: The Legacy We Carry | John Starreveld

In this heartfelt Mother’s Day evening message, John Starreveld reflects on the deep impact mothers have on shaping our lives, often in ways we don’t fully recognise until later. Through personal stories, honest reflections, and moving testimonies from others in the church community, this message explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength mothers carry every day. Whether your relationship with your mum has been full of joy, marked by loss, or somewhere in between, this message gently reminds us to pause and recognise the good that has been sown into our lives. At the centre of it all is a powerful truth: the nurturing love of a mother reflects something of the heart of God Himself, a love that comforts, supports, and stays faithful through every season. Take a moment to listen, reflect, and honour the people who helped shape your story.

The Heart of a Mother: Faith, Sacrifice & Lasting Legacy | Ps Stu Brown

What are the quiet things your mother gave you that still shape your life today? In this special Mother’s Day message, Ps Stu Brown reflects on the wisdom, sacrifice, and lasting influence of mothers through heartfelt stories, Scripture, and honest moments from everyday life. From practical acts of care to deep spiritual legacy, this message explores how mothers often reveal something profound about the heart of God. Through moving personal stories, including experiences of loss, resilience, faith, and unconditional love, we’re reminded that the greatest impact in life is often formed in ordinary moments of devotion and presence. Whether your relationship with your mother has been joyful, complicated, or painful, this message creates space to reflect on the people who shaped us and the love that carries through generations. At the centre of it all is the reminder that God sees us, nurtures us, and holds us close with compassion that never fades. Take a moment to listen, reflect, and remember the legacy of love that continues to shape your story.

Do Not Forget: Remembering God's Generosity in Every Season | James Chapman

Have you ever walked through something hard and wondered, “Where is God in this?” In this honest and relatable message from The Generosity of God series, James Chapman explores how easy it is to forget what God has already done, especially when life gets tough. Through the story of the Israelites, he highlights a tension we all feel: fear can quickly drown out faith, even after we’ve seen God come through before. But this message isn’t about guilt, it’s about perspective. God is still providing, still moving, still present… even when we can’t see it. And sometimes, remembering is the key to trusting again. With practical ways to build reminders into everyday life and a powerful personal story of finding hope in what others might call a limitation, this message speaks right into real life. If you’re in a season where it’s hard to see God’s goodness, this is for you. Take a moment to listen, reflect, and remember—you might not see the full picture yet, but God hasn’t stopped working.