"Never underestimate what God can do with a simple invitation, a word of encouragement, or a small act of kindness. We may plant and water, but God gives the growth ultimately." — JR Abenes.

Today on the podcast, I am deeply blessed to sit down with our brother JR Abenes from the Canberra Church of Christ. JR grew up in a traditional Catholic household in the Philippines, but an ordinary Sunday invitation from a neighbour planted a tiny seed that changed the entire trajectory of his life.

From navigating deep family grief as a young boy to a 4:00 AM bathtub baptism, JR’s story is a beautiful testament to how God's quiet providence connects the dots in our lives when we trust Him. Whether you are a parent looking for encouragement, a young Christian seeking direction, or someone wondering if your small acts of service matter to God, JR gave the right encouragement.

It was a blessing and encouragement to me to hear and share his amazing story. Big thanks to JR!

Today, I'm joined by Claire Whitcombe, a faithful Christian, mum of two young teenagers, and a loving wife to her husband Mark.

Faith journey, transformation, and hope.In this special episode, I sit down with Richard Birkett, a faithful and long-time Christian from my home congregation (the Canberra Church of Christ). Richard shares his lifelong faith journey, from his early confirmation in the Presbyterian Church to finding deeper truth in the Canberra Church of Christ after responding to a Bible course advertisement in 1978 by Ian Grant. He reflects on baptism, ongoing learning through Scripture, and how God’s providence guided him. Richard also speaks on overcoming personal loss with hope and the support of his church family and God's Word, encouraging us in persevering, enduring, sincere, lasting faith.