Podcast

Hope25 Podcasts and Final Podcast with the Primate

The Rev Christy Capper and Rev Michael Calder have hosted the Hope25 Podcast over the last 18 months.

We are pleased to present a final episode with the Primate of Australia, Archbishop Geoffrey Smith, as they wrap up and reflect on Hope25:

There is much ongoing value for reflection on mission here, for individuals and church groups to discuss.

Here’s a list of the Hope25 podcast episodes in chronological order (with links to Spotify):

1. What is Hope25? – May 30, 2024

2. Equipping the Church for Evangelism with Archbishop Geoff Smith – June 18, 2024

3. Positive Perceptions of Jesus with Mark McCrindle – July 1, 2024

4. Restoring the Story: thinking about Good News and the Atonement with Anne Van Gend – July 15, 2024

5. Christianity in Australia with Karl Faase – July 29, 2024

6. Evangelism, The Ripple Effect and the power of prayer with Julie‑anne Laird – August 12, 2024

7. Hospitality: Creating Spaces of Welcome and Care with Cathy Ross – August 29, 2024

8. The Emmaus Road Journey – with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell – September 10, 2024

9. Empowering Faith – talking to leaders on the ground in the Diocese of Newcastle – September 24, 2024

10. Navigating Youth Ministry Challenges with Al James – October 8, 2024

11. Evangelism and creating welcoming spaces in churches with Geoff Folland – October 22, 2024

12. Exploring Hope25 with Bishop Paul Barker – January 17, 2025

13. Engaging Communities through Hope25 with Jack Beamish and Susan Liersch – February 10, 2025

14. Exploring Faith with Kimberly Hodges – February 25, 2025

15. Hope 25 Step by Step Guided Planning – March 18, 2025

16. Exploring a Biblical Theology of Hope with Graeme Goldsworthy – March 25, 2025

17. Creating your Hope25 guest service with Rhys Bezzant, Dane Courtney, and Elizabeth Smith – April 8, 2025

18. The Power of One-to-One Bible Reading with Marlee Knight – April 20, 2025

19. Hope and Pilgrimage: The Walk of Hope with Bishop Hans Christiansen – May 4, 2025

20. Mastering Church Follow‑Up Strategies with Kimbalee Hodges – May 20, 2025

21. Wrap up and Reflection with the Primate, Archbishop Geoff Smith – June 17, 2025