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This Week At Windsor
by Ardin Beech, Jonathan Hoffman
Candid conversations for the church. Host is Ardin Beech of Windsor District Baptist Church, Sydney, Australia. Co-hosted by Jonathan Hoffman.
Episodes
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09. God is bedrock (feat. Jonathan Dykes)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan Hoffman is joined by Jonathan Dykes, Executive Director of KCC, for a conversation about faith, conferences, and the importance of walking with God through every season of life. Jonathan shares his own journey to faith and reflects on the deep roots his...
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08. The Next Generation (feat. Mel Cullen)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin sit down with our very own Mel Cullen! Mel shares what it was like growing up as a pastor’s kid, her journey of faith in a Christian home and her passion for seeing young people grow in their relationship with Jesus. She also talks about her...
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07. God Makes the Work Grow (feat. Kelly Wisner)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin are joined by Kelly Wisner. Originally from Jonathan’s homeland of the USA, Kelly shares her remarkable journey serving as a missionary in South East Asia among a predominantly Muslim population. After spending six years on the mission field,...
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06. Faithfulness & the Faith Filled-ness (feat. Sue Tompsett)
This Week At Windsor welcomes Sue Tompsett to the podcast with hosts Jonathan and Ardin. Sue is the Worship, Creative and Planning Coordinator at Community Life Church in Cherrybrook and brings with her years of experience in worship and ministry leadership. Having known Jonathan for many years,...
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05. A Mothers Touch (feat. Kylie Faulks, Kathy Johnson & Gwen Parkhill)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan Hoffman is joined by Kylie Faulks, Kathy Johnson and Gwen Parkhill for a warm and honest conversation about motherhood in all its different seasons. Together they share about raising families, navigating church life with young children, and the joys and...
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04. On Purpose For His Purpose (feat. Katharine Montoya)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin are joined by Katharine Montoya for a rich and honest conversation about faith, identity, and finding your place in the life of the church. Katharine shares her journey to faith, navigating different church spaces, from Baptist to Pentecostal...
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03. Meet You Where You're At (feat. Gino Rositano)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin sit down with Gino Rositano, a young and energetic member of our church who was baptised earlier this year. Gino shares his journey to faith, growing up in a Catholic background and discovering a deep love for the Word of God. He opens up…
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02. When God Interrupts the Ordinary (feat. Nick Hood)
This week on This Week At Windsor, Jonathan sits down with Nick Hood, CEO of CRU. Nick shares what CRU is all about and the many ways they’re reaching young people with the gospel — through school camps, lunchtime programs and school holiday camps. It’s a powerful glimpse into what God is doing…
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01. Turning the Tables (feat. Katie Macgregor)
Season 5 is here! After a long break since Christmas, This Week At Windsor is back, and this time Jonathan and Ardin finally turn the tables. In Episode 1, they sit down with Katie Macgregor, the producer behind the podcast. Katie shares her journey to faith, how her family came to WDBC, and what...
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20. Merry Christmas!
This Week At Windsor wraps up 2025 with a special final episode featuring Jonathan and Ardin. They share their Christmas holiday plans and reflect on the year that was, looking back on some of the guests and conversations that really stood out to them. There’s plenty of fun along the way too,...
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19. Jesus Is The Truth Teller (feat. Amy Townsend)
This week Gwen Parkhill steps in as our special guest host and sits down with Amy Townsend and Jonathan. Amy visited Windsor a few months back, and it didn’t take long before we knew we needed to hear more of her story. She talks about the many roles she juggles being mum and pastor, and reflects...
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18. Family Is Home (feat. Jermea Benny John)
This week at Windsor we sit down with one of our interns, Jermea Benny John. Jermea’s story is anything but ordinary. She grew up as a missionary kid, she’s had chapters of life spent in New Zealand, India and Australia. She shares how she ended up at WDBC through a pretty unique connection with...
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17. A Christmas Visit (feat. Jessica and Barry Shafer)
This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin are joined by some very special guests from across the world—Jonathan’s cousin Jessica and her husband Barry Shafer. Jessica is a world-renowned singer, and Barry is a teacher of the Word. Together, they share the whirlwind story of how God brought them...
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16. The Prodigal Drummer (feat. Dave Daniels)
This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin sit down with Dave Daniels, our very own WDBC member with a story that echoes the heart of the prodigal son. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Dave left home and walked away from God at 17, chasing happiness through success, music, and life on his own terms -...
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15. Honest Grace (feat. Michelle de Rooy)
This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin are joined by WDBC regular, mum, wife, and full-time worker Michelle de Rooy. Michelle shares about her role as Community Engager at Norwest Christian College - what it’s like being the “gatekeeper” for students and families, and the joys and challenges…
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14. What Is Church Health? (feat. Tim Burns)
This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin sit down with Tim Burns, Team Leader for Gen1K Church Health at Baptist Churches NSW & ACT. Originally from the UK, Tim shares his journey of faith from childhood to full-time ministry, serving in a wide variety of churches - each needing support in their...
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BONUS EP. Thoughts On Charlie Kirk
This Week At Windsor brings you a special bonus episode as Jonathan and Ardin share reflections on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. In this heartfelt conversation, Jonathan processes the shock of the news, considers Kirk’s impact as a political activist and commentator, the state of US...
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12. Ministry Matters (feat. Rick Trist)
This Week At Windsor, Jonathan and Ardin sit down with Richard (“Rick”) Trist, brother of our very own Elizabeth Trist - for an open and thoughtful conversation about life in ministry. Rick shares stories from his years serving in London in a large church setting, the joys and challenges of his...
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11. Faith Under Fire (feat. Joe Zanayed)
This week, Jonathan and Ardin welcome Jonathan’s former college roommate, Joe Zanayed, to the podcast. Joe shares about his years in ministry across the Middle East, his experiences serving the persecuted church, and the challenges of returning to the USA and finding a church home. This episode…
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10. Made For Freedom (feat. Joanna Hoffman)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Joanna Hoffman - wife of our very own Jonathan Hoffman - for a powerful and personal conversation about freedom in Christ. Joanna shares why she’s so passionate about about spiritual freedom by giving us a glimpse into her own journey of transformation. She...
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09. Love, Distance & New Beginnings (feat. Lisa & Nelson Asare)
This Week At Windsor, we’re back after a short break with a warm and inspiring conversation with Nelson and Lisa Asare - relatively new to our church community. Lisa is a local, Nelson hails from London, and both share roots in Ghana. They tell the story of how they met at church, navigated a...
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08. From Head to Heart (feat. Gwen Parkhill)
This Week At Windsor, we sit down with Gwen Parkhill- a gifted speaker, teacher, writer, and mum of two - she shares her journey from South Africa to Canada and eventually to Australia. Gwen opens up about how God has shaped her story, and moved the Gospel from her head to her heart, and why…
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07. Speaking Jesus in Japan (feat. Joey Millard)
This Week At Windsor, we catch up with Joey Millard - a missionary in Japan with deep roots there, having grown up as a missionary kid himself. Joey shares what it’s like serving in Japan today, the joys and challenges of cross-cultural ministry, and how his upbringing shaped his heart for…
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06. Wiser With Jesus - Part 2 (feat. Zack Eswine)
The boys are back again this week with Part 2 of their interview with author and pastor Zack Eswine. In this section, Zack brings the wisdom of Jesus into the home, where he offers some tips and traits of how the wise approach parenting. Using some all-too-real scenarios, Zack unfolds how the…
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05. Wiser with Jesus - Part 1 (feat. Zack Eswine)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Missouri-based pastor and author Zack Eswine for Part 1 of a rich and thoughtful conversation. Zack will be speaking at the upcoming BASECAMP men’s conference. Zack shares his insights into wisdom and relates it everyday moments of life. We also chat about…
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04. Dads Don’t Retire (feat. Peter Davies)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Peter Davies for an encouraging and down-to-earth chat about life, faith, and fatherhood. Peter shares about what to expect at the upcoming men’s conference, how he shared the bible with his daughter by having a weekly "bookclub", and what it looks like to…
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03. Keeping That Spark (feat. Janelle Keys)
This Week At Windsor, we sit down with Janelle Keys—photographer, newly published author, graphic designer, and business owner! Janelle shares her journey of working for herself for so many years, stepping into a graphic design role at church, and how creativity has shaped her life. We talk about...
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02. From the Stage to the Skies to the Field (feat. Aidan Holt)
This Week At Windsor, we dive into the incredible journey of Aidan Holt. Raised in a Christian home, Aidan’s path has taken him through performing arts school, an aeronautical engineering degree, his call to the mission field all of which has lead him to us at WDBC. He shares how faith shaped…
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01. Expanding Foundations: What’s Ahead for WDBC
Season 4 kicks off with Jonathan and Ardin catching up and looking ahead at what’s to come in the life of Windsor District Baptist Church! They dive into the exciting launch of the new Foundations course this weekend and discuss what they hope it will bring to the church community. It’s a relaxed...
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19. Home From the Field (feat. Craig McCorkingdale)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Craig McCorkingdale, who shares his journey as a missionary in Cambodia. Craig opens up about the call that led him and his family overseas, the challenges and rewards of life on the mission field, and then the process of returning to Australia to…
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18. Is Normal a Compliment? (feat. Hilton Edwards)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Hilton Edwards, a captivating storyteller and CEO of Bible League International. Hilton shares his remarkable journey to faith, detailing the radical changes that came with with his walk with Jesus. We dive into his calling to Australia, the impactful work of...
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17. The Big Cheese (feat. Rev Dr Steve Bartlett)
This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Rev Dr Steve Bartlett, otherwise known as the Big Cheese! As the Director of Ministries for the Baptist Association NSW & ACT, Steve shares his insights on what makes a church truly healthy, the dynamic of healthy congregationalism, and his personal journey...
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16. Quality Comes From Quantity (feat Colin Wellings)
This Week At Windsor, we welcome Colin Wellings, a pastor with a passion for both faith and farming! Colin shares stories from his life studying crop disease, his views on how evolution and God connect, and the significance of Jesus telling his disciples of "the white harvest." He also digs deep...
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15. Sitting On The Rock (feat. Jacky Turano)
Join hosts Jonathan and Ardin for this week's inspiring episode of This Week at Windsor! We’re thrilled to welcome Jacky Turano, the heart and soul behind the Jeremiah Project. Jacky’s ministry has been a beacon of hope for the homeless and those going through tough times in the Hawkesbury...
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14. Leading From Security (feat. Craig Farmer)
This Week At Windsor, we’re thrilled to welcome Craig Farmer from Partners in Ministry to the episode! Craig, a passionate advocate for uplifting churches and businesses, will share his wisdom on how humility in leadership can transform communities and business. We’ll explore his personal faith...
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13. In The Groove (feat. Mark Pentecost)
This Week At Windsor we bring you captivating stories and inspiring conversations straight from our backyard with WDBC member Mark Pentecost! Mark shares his remarkable journey from gospel band frontman to a passionate advocate on the mission field in Ukraine. Discover how his faith and musical...
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12. Tumbling Through Life (feat. Tahlia Kaden)
This Week At Windsor, join us as we summersault into the life of Tahlia Kaden; life time member of WDBC, the gravity-defying tumbler and step-daughter to our co-host Ardin. In this episode, Tahlia takes us on her journey—from the high-flying world of competitive tumbling to the deep waters of...
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11. Can We Trust the Bible? (feat. Dr. Jeffrey Aernie)
How can we think well about who God is? This Week At Windsor we had the opportunity to speak with Dr Jeffrey Aernie, Professor at Alphacrucis University College and New Testament Scholar. As a fellow American, Jeff and Jonathan go back twenty years attending the same University, then seminary...
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10. Behind the Pulpit - Part 2 (feat. Pastor Lee Eclov)
This Week At Windsor, we have a very special guest return once again: author, pastor, preacher, and retired minister Lee Eclov joins us all the way from the United States to discuss his reflections on life and ministry "behind the pulpit." Lee was lead pastor at Village Church of Lincolnshire…
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09. Behind the Pulpit - Part 1 (feat. Pastor Lee Eclov)
This Week At Windsor, we have a very special guest: author, pastor, preacher, and retired minister Lee Eclov joins us all the way from the United States to discuss his reflections on life and ministry "behind the pulpit." Lee was lead pastor at Village Church of Lincolnshire where he pastored…
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08. It Only Takes One Shot (feat. Julia Boland)
WE'RE BACK! After a few months off we are back and ready to hit the ground running. We're starting off strong with a fantastic chat with Julia Boland, who is a former LPGA golfer, now turned school teacher and administrator. Julia fell into golfing almost as seemlessly as she fell into her...
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07. Delivering for the Community (feat. Mayor Sarah McMahon)
So we've teased it for a while, but finally we delivered. And we could not think of a better way to celebrate International Women's Day than to finally deliver on our promise to interview our Hawkesbury Mayor, Sarah McMahon. Join us as we sit down with the figurehead of our local government to...
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06. That No Christian Suffer Alone (feat. Anna Hutchins)
Anna Hutchins, a returning guest and renowned rescuer of flatmates, stops by to talk about the persecuted church and her role with Open Doors. Anna touches on the the different kinds of persecution that we can experience and how it effects some of the top 50 most persecuted countries in the…
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BONUS: When Church Is (and Isn't) "Safe" (feat. Jonathan Bradford)
On this BONUS episode, Pastor Jonathan sat down with Rev. Jonathan Bradford, head of the Ministry Standards division for the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT. They discussed the importance of keeping churches "safe" for everyone, but especially children and vulnerable adults. Trigger Warning:...
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05. The Gospel Alive In Schools (feat. Mark Ramsay)
We're back with ANOTHER PRINCIPAL! This week Jonathan sits down with Mark Ramsay, new Principal of Kuyper Christian School. In this episode Jonathan discusses what led Mark to want to become a principal and what impact the gospel can have in the lives of students. Along the way we explore a…
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04. Finding A Purpose (feat. Felicity Marlow)
So teachers don't actually live at school? Join Ardin and Jonathan as they sit down with special guest Felicity Marlow, Principal of Norwest (+ Ngarra) Christian College. From working her way up from parent to Principal, Felicity shares her passion in building up the younger generation to know...
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03. "Worth the Wait" (feat. Judy Bolas)
Ardin and Jonathan are faithfully keeping to last week's promise as they sit down with our new Kids Ministry Leader: Judy Bolas. Having given her life to Christ at the age of 8, Judy shares the struggles and joys in surrendering herself to God and serving Him in various ministries. (PLUS: This...
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02. Windsor vs. Bolivia (feat. Nito Minaya)
Does culture shape our church? Or does the church shape our culture? Hosts Ardin and Jonathan sit down with Bolivian star, Arsenio (also known as Nito) Minaya and explore both the striking differences and similarities between our churches. Tune in to find out how our special guest made the…
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01. "Back & Better than Ever" (feat. Eddie Bang)
Hosts Ardin and Jonathan are starting 2024 with another BANG - literally, as they sit down once again with special guest Eddie Bang (who is now officially our Equipping Pastor!) In this episode, Eddie shares the importance of acceptance as well as the increasing pastoral shortage and failings of...
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11. "Don't Go Into a Shell With Pain" - Pt 2. (feat. Dr. Jenny Brown)
As Jonathan is living his best life back in the motherland, co-host Ardin Beech sits down with our one and only Producer to fill you in on all the exciting events coming up This Week At Windsor! In this second episode, Jonathan and Dr. Jenny Brown (Author, speaker, practitioner, and co-founder of...
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Candid conversations for the church. Host is Ardin Beech of Windsor District Baptist Church, Sydney, Australia. Co-hosted by Jonathan Hoffman.
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