Burleigh Church Podcast

It's easy to read the letters of Paul without really thinking about who Paul was, why he would be writing such a letter, or what the people he was writing to meant to him. So, in the introduction to our in-depth journey through the letter to the Ephesians, Malcolm shares Paul's story, with a focus on his relationship to the Ephesian church.

Easter Sunday - Andrew McInnes - 2026-04-05 by Burleigh Heads Church of Christ

On Good Friday, we remember Jesus' death on the cross. Why do we do this? Join Andrew as he unpacks just what Jesus was doing when he chose to deliberately lay down his life, not for friends, but for those who wanted to be his enemies.

The season of Easter doesn't just bring sorrow: it results in joy. Even more than sorrow, joy is thoroughly misunderstood. Join Matt as he works through what true joy is, and where it comes from as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

In preparing to understand the story of Easter, we need to understand the constrasts of sorrow and joy, which mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Join Andrew as he explores the theme of sorrow in Scripture, and how Jesus bore our sorrows.

At his commissioning, Andrew shares with Burleigh precisely how the Bible teaches us to understand church. What is the role of the pastor, what is the role of the congregation? How should we relate to God, one another, and to the world?

Speaking to the church in a moment of transition, Lynda brings a Biblical story of how God works with his people in times of major change.

When God commissions Joshua and directs him to lead Israel into the promised land, he gives Joshua four instructions. The principles behind these instructions still apply to God's people today. Join Steve Peach as he unpacks how these instructions apply to Burleigh Church of Christ today.

As Christians we are devoted to the Gospel. But what is the Gospel? Join A.J. as he explores what the gospel might be.

Recent billboards have promoted the claim, "The Bible says Jesus is not God." Why would anyone say that? And is it true? Join James as he takes us through the evidence that Jesus IS God, and why that matters, to everyone.

The Christian faith is not a passive pursuit, but rather the opposite. Jesus calls us to participate in the kingdom, to be part of the community of Christ, and to demonstrate commitment to that cause. Join Steve as he unpacks these themes in his final sermon as Burleigh senior pastor.

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him. The world tells us--well, a lot of things. We cannot escape being influenced, so the question is, who is influencing us? And so, who am I becoming? Join Steve as he explores the importance of spiritual practices, rhythms and habits in becoming a person like Jesus.

In Scripture we read about God calling people over and over again. It is a major theme of Scripture. But what is it like today? Does God still call us? And does he only call special people, or is his calling more widely experienced? If so, how does it work, and how do we know when we are called, and what do we do?

As Steve nears the end of this season of pastoring Burleigh Church of Christ, Steve reflects on what he has learned of the years, and lays out the core priorities for Burleigh and any other faithful church. This week he looks at the commitments found in Acts 2:42 which should be reflected here.

Join Steve as he unpacks the beautiful carol, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" The core question of this carol, born out of anxiety, is crucial for our world today. Are we listening to a common truth, or are we hearing our own desires reflected back to us, leading to isolation?

Continuing in our carols series, Steve looks at the once-controversial carol, O Holy Night. As a medidation of Jesus birth, this carol can lead us into a posture that allows us to properly relate to God and his creation. Listen in for all the details.

In this Christmas series, Steve is looking at a selection of carols, and how they celebrate and reveal the love and grace of God in the arrival of Jesus. In this first entry to the series, Steve unpacks the haunting, ancient carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

In a world of fake news and AI generated deception, what should we make of two thousand year old claims that a Middle Eastern sage rose from the dead? Does it even matter? Join Matthew as he unpacks why Jesus' resurrection can be trusted, and why it matters.

In the third chapter of his prophecy, Malachi addresses the difficult issue of sharing our resources with God. What is the holy way to do this? What should we bring to God, and what attitude should we bring it with? Join Ian as he wrestles with these issues in a very personal address.

The prophecy of Malachi reveals a faithful God speaking to a half-hearted people who are living in a cycle of disconnected religious ritual. Join Steve Peach as he unpacks how this potent prophecy is still relevant today.

Join Ian as he casts an eye over the potent book of Malachi. Malachi addressed a cynical, weary people, indulging in religious rituals without genuine faith, and called them back to God. What could he have to say to us? Perhaps a lot?

Paul ends his gospel with very personal exhortations expressing his vision for the church, not just in Rome but throughout the world. How does Burleigh fit into this?

Celebrating Burleigh's 50th anniversary with a look back, and a look forward with the second half (presentations) of the AGM.

Everyone in the church is on the same ride together. Like any family journey together, the ride can get rough if we don't care for one another. Join Steve as he unpacks Paul's wisdom on how we can avoid wrecking the ride (of our lives) for one another.

Join Jacob as he unpacks Paul's diverse directives on living in a messy world in Romans 13. What does God have to say about authority, government, and even loans?

In response to the eleven chapters of theology, the apostle Paul presents a great "therefore." Join Matt as he shares what that "therefore" is (hint: look at the sermon title), and why it is so important for us all to understand and live it.

Burleigh joined in with the 24-7 Global Week of Prayer and celebrates that and the recent Emmaus Walks this week with Steve reflecting on the nature of prayer as a struggle with God, and the congregation sharing their experiences.

Too often we live our lives as if we were in control of the universe and God and others were there to serve us. This leads only to anxiety and pain. In the book of Romans, Paul reveals how we've got things upside-down, and how righting our worlds will yield peace and purpose. Join Malcolm as he unpacks Paul's world-changing perspective.

What does the Lion King have in common with the Trinity? Join AJ as he reveals the parallels and digs into the truths of who God is, and therefore who we are. (The sermon starts after AJ plays the clip from the Lion King where Rafiki shows Simba how his father lives on in him.)

What is "Churches of Christ?" Apart from the obvious answer (the denomination that Burleigh Church of Christ is part of), Steve takes us on a journey of history and theology that helps us understand why it's so helpful to be a part of this movement.

In Romans 8, Paul talk about how God has always had our best interests at heart. Given how confused our view of the world is, it's often hard for us to see how this could be true. Join Jacob as he unpacks exactly how this is not just true, but a truth that lights up our lives.

Join Steve as he explains what Baptism is, and then hear from the seven who are getting baptised.

Because we have a faith that connects with the deepest truths of life, it is crucial that we share it with our community which is searching for that truth. But how do we share it? Join Steve as he unpacks a famous verse and shows how important our living witness is.

Religion is all about doing what's right in order to receive a reward, right? That is certainly true of most religions, but Christianity has a different perspective: we are incapable of doing what's right! So what does Christ offer, then? Join us as Malcolm looks at Paul's profound take on these foundational concepts in Romans chapters 7 and 8. These chapters have overturned the world and people's lives more than once, and will continue to do so.

Join Jess as she leads us in a Family Service centred around small tables and an examination of why our multi-generational fellowship is such a blessing.

In Romans 6, Paul emphasizes our new state as followers of Christ. We were previously slaves to sin, but Jesus died to set us free from that slavery. What, then should we do? Join Steve as he unpacks Paul's profound reflections on what this means for humanity.

50 days after Passover is the feast of Pentecost. As Christians we remember this day for the coming of the Holy Spirit on that first Pentecost after Jesus' death and resurrection. Join Steve as he guides us in reflection on what the coming of the Holy Spirit means.

In chapters 3 to 5 of Romans, Paul presents a complex argument that demonstrates the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the Christian church, with Abraham the father of all the faithful. Join Graham as he unpacks this and gets to the really important takeaway from this mind-bending bit of theology.

In the first major section of his letter to the Romans, Paul explains the difference between how those who trust in the Law think vs. his own gospel. The key here is Jesus, and how we relate to him. Join Steve as he unpacks this densely argued and radically powerful bit of text that has changed the world.

One of the most difficult spiritual practices to understand and apply is one of the simplest: the practice of being who God made us to be. Join Merryn as she uses Jesus' encounter with Mary and Martha to explain what it means to truly be.

The book of Romans is a letter to the church in Rome, which was experiencing difficult divisions over how best to live out their faith. Paul wrote this letter to help resolve these tensions before he arrived in Rome en-route to further missions. Join Steve as he looks at the big questions this book asks us today. (Apologies for the sound gremlins.)

With the end of our series on Mark, Steve reflects on what God is doing, not just in Burleigh, but around the world, and how we might join in. Join him as he explores the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and communities.

Was Jesus boxed in by the grave? Are we trying to box him in ourselves, in our lives? Join Steve as he celebrates Easter Sunday with this message of Jesus' triumph over the greatest box of all: death.

What are you wasting your life on? Join Steve as he explores how we waste our lives on the wrong things, and how we can waste our lives on the right things. Waste our lives on the right things? Yes, listen to find out what that means...

In Mark 12 Jesus reveals the core of the gospel: two actions that transform your being. Another way of looking at these commands is to ask the question: what is capturing your heart right now? Join Matt as he presents this simple and profound challenge.

Join Jacob as he unpacks just what Jesus means when he enters Jerusalem on a donkey. This simple act has resounded down through the ages, and has profound impacts in our own lives, if we are brave enough to let it.

Who is Jesus? Does it even matter? Join Graham as he works through Mark 8 to explore the powerful reality of Jesus' identity. If Jesus is who he said he was, and who he showed himself to be, then our lives can never be the same.

As recorded in Mark 2-3, Jesus does not muck about as he begins his ministry. Rather he starts at full strength, refusing to ease either himself or his audiences into the radical changes he was demanding. Join Malcolm as he explores why and how Jesus was so confrontational, and what impacts that might have on our lives today, two thousand years later.

What is prayer, and why is it so important? Join Steve as he unpacks why we need to pray more. This message starts with prayer (for our youth leaders), because we need to pray more.

In the first chapter of Mark, Jesus is baptised, tested, and calls his first disciples. Is there anything we can learn from this? Join Matt as he shares the process Jesus goes through and how it may apply to us.