The Boys are back, this week they break down the Brazilian GP and all the craziness that came with it. They also break down the F1 driver market, and talk a little about NASCAR and what product they are putting on.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

The boys are back after a couple weeks to talk all things F1, including the USA GP, Mexico GP, and the upcoming Brazil GP.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Welcome back! In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we're diving into the first of a two part series on how youth ministry can help young people foster a deep and genuine love for God. This is at the heart of Youth Ministry! You'll hear an edited version of a Youth Ministry seminar at the Reach Australia Conference on the topic. It exp…

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Al James and co-host Harriet Connor from the Timeless Parenting podcast conclude a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. They speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon co-authors of 'The Gender Revolution' with Rob…

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! Join hosts Al James and Anne Cunningham (Timeless Parenting Podcast) for part two of a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. In this episode, Al and Anne speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon about the healthy sexuality from Biblical Christian perspective. Patricia, …

Noah, Griggs, and Ben are back in the WEGL 91.1 FM bullpen to talk about the world of F1 reacting to the news of Danny Ric's exit from the world of F1. Breaking down F1's use of Ricciardo in their promotional material for hype of the upcoming races as well as a retrospective on his career. The boys also break down the Singapore GP, breaking down ra…

The boys are in the WEGL 91.1FM Podcast studio to talk about Baku, the F1 Driver Market, and a look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The boys are back and in a big way. www.WEGLFM.comAv Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! The first in a three part series on Identity, Sexuality and Gender, in this episode, Al James sits down with Simon Swadling to explore the phrase 'finding your identity in Christ.' They discuss the pressures young people face around identity, why the phrase might be more harmful than helpful, and its …

Tim Beilharz has left the building! :-( And an announcement about a 3 part special on "Identity" starting next Wednesday: 1) What's wrong with finding your identity in Christ - Simon Swadling - Wednesday 18th September 2) Sexuality - Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon - in Partnership with Growing Faith Timeless Parenting Podcast - Wed 2nd October 3) Gen…

The boys are back for year 3 of the Smooth Operators podcast. On this episode of the show, the boys talk about Charles Leclerc winning the Italian Grand Prix, the driver market, what is going on at Red Bull and who will win the constructors and drivers championships.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James sits down with Tim Beilharz, a much loved and appreciated children's ministry advisor who is finishing up in his role at Youthworks after 12 years. Tim shares his experiences, his thoughts on the future of youth and children's ministry, and talks with Al about topics like the importance of…

How to Start an Effective Youth Ministry from Scratch | Effective Ministry Podcast In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we discuss how to start an effective youth ministry in your church. Join us as we talk with Danny Mitchell, the youth and young adults pastor at Ann Street Presbyterian in Brisbane, and a former youth ministry networ…

It is almost time for House Conference and Tim Beilharz is joined by Myles Elton (St James, Croydon) and Naomi de Vries (The Bridge Church) to talk about the problem of sin. Together, they delve into the academic papers to be presented at House, seeking to help theology shape practice in our ministry to children and youth. They focus on the ways to…

This week, Tim Beilharz brings in two more ‘Postcards From Chicago’—short interviews with fellow presenters at this year’s Children's Spirituality Summit. Traci Smith (Faithful Families) shares about integrating faith practices into daily family life and her research with Dave Csinos on family faith practices and their real-life impacts. Then Stacy…

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom Habib In this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces audio readings of Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. Episode 59 features Michael Jensen's pape…

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom Habib In this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces two Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. This episode (ep 069) features Michael Jensen's paper, …

This episode, Tim Beilharz catches up with Dave Whittingham, host of 'Stories of a Faithful God' and 'Stories of a Faithful God for Kids'. Dave shares his journey into ministry and offers insights into the power of narrative in teaching the Bible to both kids and adults. Discover how these podcasts can support family engagement with the Bible, crea…

This week, Tim Beilharz is joined by Jesse Joyner, a Christian variety performer known as Jesse, The Juggler. They discuss the concept of the 'holy fool,' exploring how clowns, jugglers, magicians, and other variety performers use their seemingly foolish acts to convey profound messages and serve in their vocational calling. Jesse shares his insigh…

This week, Steve Carlisle, Director of the Youthworks Year 13 program shares insights on understanding Revelation as a source of comfort and confidence for Christians. By focusing on God's sovereignty we can be encouraged to persevere in our ministry to young people, even when things get tough. Show Notes Year 13 - a Christian gap year like no othe…

The boys are back in studio for this episode! First they talk about the F1 news, then they recap the Spanish Grand Prix and wrap up with their picks and preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this week’s episode, Tim Beilharz shares two more "Postcards from Chicago”, short conversations with some of the presenters at the 2024 Children’s Spirituality Summit. Tim speaks with David Scott, Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, about children's 'Contributionality' and their inherent spiritual value in church communities. Val…

This week on the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James shares his research on Youth Retention at Youthworks College's latest Theology Think Tank held on June 6, 2024. To see the full Theology Think Tank video click here. Hear Al James talk more about his research on The Pastor's Heart podcast here. Download the handout of Al's presentation here. Al …

The boys are back with race recap of the Canadian GP, among other news like Checo getting an extension, AI Trophies, EA Sports F1 24, and a whole host of hilarious content.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode Tim Beilharz speaks with Jazz Hawkins and Ruby Brideson from Take Love, an initiative by Anglicare Sydney focusing on helping youth and young adults bring the love of Jesus into their communities. Take Love programs, sessions and interactive experiences address issues like mental health, poverty, and domestic abuse. They explore pro…

In this episode, Tim Beilharz shares the first of a number of short conversations he had while attending the Children's Spirituality Summit in Chicago. First, Tim speaks to Henry Zonio from Asbury University about the “null curriculum” and what children learn when churches don’t address cultural issues like race and gender diversity. Next, Chris Ba…

Noah and Griggs are here to talk about what could be the most heartwarming Monaco race of all time. More episodes are coming soon as the boys are hard at work.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! This week, we're joined by Harriet Connor, the content editor of Growing Faith, to discuss the challenges and solutions in modern Christian parenting. Harriet introduces her new podcast, Timeless Parenting, created in partnership with Mothers Union Sydney, to provide biblical guidance and support for …

This week Tim Beilharz and fellow Youthworks Advisor, Adam Jolliffe, jump into the critical topic of recruitment for youth and children's ministry in local churches. They discuss the importance of having a sufficient number of leaders for effective ministry and discipline and share insights on the 'why' behind recruitment, emphasising the need to e…

This week Tim Beilharz discusses how to run children’s and youth small groups with an intergenerational lens. Drawing from the recent SMBC Children's Ministry Conference, Tim explores how small groups in children's, youth, and adult ministries can benefit from an intergenerational approach. He outlines the foundational elements of intergenerational…

This week we delve into the complex and essential topic of the doctrine of sin, as a taster for the upcoming House Conference organized by Youthworks, August 27th-29th. Hosted by Al James, the discussion features insights from committee members and youth and children's minister who explore the nature of sin, its impact on relationships with God and…

The boys are back for one last time for the semester, they talk all the drama including Nico and Newey, the Chinese GP, as well as the upcoming Miami GP.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry: The Forgetful Prince In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz, talks with Matt and Lauren Redmond, authors of the children's book 'The Forgetful Prince'. They discuss the role of storytelling, art, and literature in the spiritual formation of children and the partnership …

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Tim Beilharz and Annemarie Rivers, both children's ministry advisors for YouthWorks in Sydney, delve into the topic of group management and discipline within children's ministry settings. They explore the challenges of maintaining discipline in a way that aligns with Gospel values, emphasisin…

The boys are back to disuses the F1 circus, This time it was the most recent Japan GP, The new Calendar for 2025, The driver lineup for 2025, and the who what why of those driver moves.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector. The epis…

On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben discuss what Sainz's future will look like along with their preview and picks for this weekends Japanese Grand Prix.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church. They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such…

On this episode of Smooth Operators, Ben, Noah and Griggs discuss the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA and FOM relationship, and the driver market.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you willlisten in on the book launch evening for 'Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry', edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo. The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principl…

On this episode, Griggs and Ben talk about Logan Sargeant giving up his car this weekend for Alex Albon, the FIA, Zak Brown's new contract extension and their picks and preview for the Australian Grand Prix.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Tim Beilharz talks with David Rietveld, who brings his experience in youth and senior ministry to discuss the challenges and strategies for nurturing youth and children's ministry in today's post-Christian world. Rietveld, the author of 'Being Christian After Christendom,' addresses navigating ministry in a post-Christian society and the importance…

The boys are here on the radio as they break down the past races including Alpine struggles, Redbull dominance and scandal, as well as Mercedes and a kid named Bearman.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

Tim Beilharz welcomes Youth Pastor Theologian, Mike McGarry. They chat about Mike's work in bridging theology with practical youth ministry, the importance of a theological foundation in youth ministry, Mike's personal journey into faith and ministry, and the role of youth pastors in shaping young believers. The conversation also covers the challen…

In this episode of The Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz interviews Awana CEO Matt Markins, author of The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation. Matt shares his personal journey from growing up in a dysfunctional family to finding solace and direction in the church, which sparked his pa…

On this episode, Griggs and Ben preview the upcoming F1 season and give their predictions and takes for what to expect in 2024. Then, the guys move into discussing the Bahrain Grand Prix and give there thoughts and predictions for the race weekend.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

After a two week break, Noah, Ben and Griggs are back again to talk about the world of Formula 1. On this episode, the guys talk about car launches, Fernando Alonso interested in going to Mercedes, their favorite liveries from the launches, and what they are looking forward to from testing next week.…

The boys are back and are excited to talk to you as the offseason gave them a present for things to talk about like, Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari, Andretti getting blocked from entering the world of F1, Haas's sponsorships and livery.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

the boys are back to talk Madrid, Lando Norris, Driver contracts, and a look toward the livery season as it is fast approaching.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

The boys not only talk the McLaren livery but also driver talk and what ever the last segment is.Av Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

The boys are back from break and ready to talk about more Formula One. To start off, the gang reacts to the firing of Guenther Steiner at Haas and give their thoughts on the decision. Next, they discuss Mercedes and them changing almost all the parts on the car. Then, they discuss ESPN's Top 10 F1 Drivers of 2023 list and finish the show talking ab…