John: Comfort, Conviction and the Presence of the Holy Spirit

BONUS EP - Learning to Hear the Holy Spirit

How can we learn to recognise when the Holy Spirit is speaking, and respond without becoming weird, manipulative or overly confident? In this bonus episode, Lauren and Sam explore the Holy Spirit’s work in John 16, including how He convicts the world, guides believers into truth and glorifies Jesus. Runtime 19:37 Key Themes: - Recognising the Holy Spirit’s voice and impressions - Creating space to listen in prayer and gathered worship - Testing what we hear against Scripture and community - Sharing spiritual impressions with humility and care - Allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us, through us and around us #SundayMondayPodcast #HolySpirit #HearingGod #John16 #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualDiscernment #Prayer #FollowingJesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGifts #WordOfGod #Discipleship #FaithInEverydayLife #GatewayBaptistChurch

John: Comfort, Conviction and the Presence of the Holy Spirit

What does it actually look like to know and experience the Holy Spirit in everyday life? This week Brad and Sam unpack why Jesus said it was better for Him to go away, what it means for the Spirit of God to live within believers, and how the Holy Spirit brings comfort, conviction, counsel and courage.This episode asks how we can close the gap between the promises of Scripture and our everyday experience of God.Runtime 32:55Key themes:- The Holy Spirit as a person, not simply a power or force- Why Jesus said it was better for Him to go away- Comfort, conviction, counsel and courage from the Holy Spirit- Becoming more like Jesus through the Spirit’s work- Closing the gap between biblical promise and everyday experience#SundayMondayPodcast #HolySpirit #John14 #John16 #FilledWithTheSpirit #ChristianPodcast #ChristianFaith #FollowingJesus #SpiritualFormation #PresenceOfGod #LifeWithGod #Discipleship #Repentance #Revival #JesusChrist #GatewayBaptistChurch

John: How Jesus Wants the Church to Be Known

What if the most convincing evidence for Jesus wasn’t a sermon, an argument, or even a miracle — but the way Christians love one another? In this episode of the Sunday Monday Podcast, Sam and Brad are joined by Cath to unpack Jesus’ command to “love one another” from John 13–15. It’s a challenging and encouraging conversation about discipleship, community, and what it means to be known by our love.Runtime 23:46Key themes:- Loving others as Jesus has loved us- Why abiding in Jesus changes the way we love- The church as a witness to the world- Loving people we wouldn’t naturally choose- Turning worship into action through service and love#SundayMondayPodcast #GatewayBaptistChurch #GatewayOnline #loveoneonother #John13 #ChristianPodcast #FaithConversation #SpiritualFormation #Fruitfulness #Discipleship #FollowJesus #GatewayChurch

John: I Am the True Vine

What if the secret to spiritual growth isn’t trying harder, but staying closer to Jesus? In this episode of the Sunday Monday Podcast, Brad, Sam and Andrew Mayne unpack Jesus’ final “I Am” statement: “I am the true vine.” Together they explore what it means to abide in Christ, why fruitfulness flows from connection rather than effort, and how God’s pruning can actually lead to greater growth. If you’ve ever felt spiritually tired, busy, or stuck, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that the Christian life isn’t about proving yourself to God, but remaining connected to the One who gives life. Runtime 30:22Key themes: - Abiding in Jesus rather than striving for Him - Living from the vine instead of for the vine - Why fruitfulness flows from intimacy with Christ - Understanding God’s pruning in our lives - Remaining in God’s love through every season #SundayMondayPodcast #GatewayBaptistChurch #GatewayOnline #IAmTheTrueVine #John15 #AbideInChrist #RemainInMe #ChristianPodcast #FaithConversation #SpiritualFormation #Fruitfulness #Discipleship #FollowJesus #GatewayChurch

John: How Do You Know It’s God Speaking?

In this episode of the Sunday Monday Podcast, Sam, Brad and Carl unpack Jesus’ declaration, “I am the good shepherd” and “I am the gate.” They explore one of the biggest challenges facing Christians today - learning to recognise the voice of Jesus amongst the countless voices competing for our attention. Runtime 23:07 Key themes: - Learning to recognise the voice of Jesus - Navigating competing voices in a noisy world - Why relationship with Jesus shapes spiritual discernment - Moving truth from your head to your heart - Trusting the Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep - Following Jesus even when He leads somewhere unexpected #SundayMondayPodcast #GatewayBaptistChurch #GatewayOnline #GoodShepherd #John10 #IAmTheGoodShepherd #HearHisVoice #Discernment #ChristianPodcast #FaithConversation #BibleTeaching #FollowJesus #SpiritualFormation #KnowHisVoice #GatewayChurch