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108 Light in the Shadow of Bondi – Mark Olsen

Mark Olsen in ‘Death in Bondi,’ explores the intersection of this modern atrocity with ancient biblical history, the psychology of vengeance, and the persistent hope for a light that can obliterate darkness.

105 Asa the Healer – Graeme Shugg

Graeme Shugg lives in Adelaide, Australia and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Salisbury. Graeme is the author of a book published by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service based on the life of King Asa. he joins us to share the story of this remarkable man.

104 The Seaview Air Disaster 30 years on

Jaqui Wills, Johanna Brennan, and Naomi Richards are three sisters who lost their parents, younger sister, and brother in the Seaview Air Disaster on October 2, 1994.

Shortly after midday on Sunday, October 2, 1994, an Aero Commander 690 aircraft operated by Seaview Air departed from Williamtown Airport, just north of Newcastle, NSW, en route to Lord Howe Island. On board were the pilot and eight passengers, including Stephen and Carolyn Lake and their children, Judith (18) and Benjamin (12).

Ninety minutes into the journey, the pilot radioed that the aircraft was experiencing severe vibrations and that he was descending to 16,000 feet. Moments later, radio contact was lost. It is believed the aircraft plunged directly into the sea. Despite an extensive search, only scattered pieces of wreckage were recovered, confirming the aircraft was destroyed and all lives were lost.

At the time, Jaqui was 23, Hanna 22, and Naomi 19 years old.

Jaqui, Hanna, and Naomi join Wilderness Conversations to share their memories, experiences, and reflections on this profound tragedy.

103 Seeing God as ever present – Bert van Bergen

Bert van Bergen was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 1944 at the tail end of the second world war. After migrating to Australia, was raised in a catholic family with a catholic education but was agnostic until he met some Christians that changed his life. Bert joins Wilderness Conversations to share his story of business ventures, his spiritual journey from Catholicism to becoming a Christadelphian, and the impact of family tragedies on his faith and outlook on life. Bert reflects on the gift of the gospel that he holds so dear. Bert is a member of the Golden Grove Christadelphian church or ecclesia in Adelaide, Australia.

102 A Baker’s faith – Mark Gartside

Mark joins Wilderness Conversations to share his story, his challenging childhood experiences and journey toward finding faith, including his time with a foster Baptist family and eventual connection with the Christadelphian community. He shares his spiritual journey, including a period of reflection and eventual return to his faith, which was influenced by his experiences and interactions with others. Mark has a strong message concerning the importance of prayer, meditation, and open communication with fellow believers, while also reflecting on the role of divine providence in his life and the value of ecclesial relationships.

101 Fisherman’s Wharf to Fisher of Men – David Mansfield

David Mansfield was born in Sydney, grew up attending the Christadelphian Church or Ecclesia at Campsie, was baptised at the Campsie and is still a member of Campsie over 50 years on.
David joins Wilderness Conversations to share his wilderness journey.

99 Rathmines Bibleschool panel evening – Discipleship

A Christadelphian Bible School is held three times a year at Rathmines, a town in New South Wales located north of Sydney and south of Newcastle. Over the course of a week, Christadelphians from across Australia and around the world come together in friendship and fellowship, united by the word of God. t the recent April Bibleschool, we hosted two panel discussions under the theme “Conversations in the Wilderness.” The first of these focused on the topic of discipleship.

98 Rathmines Bibleschool panel evening – Parenting

97 The Tidings – Dave Jennings

Dave Jennings lives in Los Angeles, USA and is a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Simi Hills. Dave is currently the editor of The Christadelphian Tidings – a Christadelphian Magazine and online publication. He joins Wilderness Conversations to discuss the current work of the publication and the exciting new opportunitiesContinue reading “97 The Tidings – Dave Jennings”

95 My Journey in Faith – Ron Hicks

Ron Hicks was born in Adelaide, was baptised in Adelaide in August 1953 and now lives in Adelaide but has been many places in the meantime. Ron was a member of the Washington DC Christadelphian Church or ecclesia for over 50 years whilst employed by the International Monetary Fund and now back in Adelaide he attends the Happy Valley ecclesia. Ron joins Wilderness Conversations to share his Journey of Faith.

93 At The Citadel In Susa – Jeremy Thomas

Jeremy is currently the assistant editor of the Christadelphian Magazine. Prior to the current role, Jeremy was the publishing editor of Testimony magazine.
Recently Jeremy has written a book that is published by the Christadelphian Magazine entitled At The Citadel In Susa.

92 Breaking the Cycle – Andrew Weller

Breaking the Cycle pulls back the curtain on the hidden reality of domestic violence, revealing its impact where we least expect it. This book uncovers the painful cycle that binds victims, and the subtle ways abuse takes root. We might wonder how such harm could exist in our faith community, or what Christ-like support it demands.

90 Matthew’s Kingdom of Heaven- Geoff Henstock

Geoff for some time has been contemplating the significance of the way the expression “Kingdom of Heaven” as opposed to the “Kingdom of God” is used in the Gospel of Matthew. He has published a book and takes a detailed review of each occurrence of the expressions in the gospel as well as a wider biblical view of this key component of the gospel.

89 A Guide to Bible Translations – Paul Wearne

Paul Wearne attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Eastern Suburbs in Perth Australia.
Recently Paul has been doing some investigation into different Bible translations and he seeks to answer some basic questions such as:
Can we trust modern translations? Are translations biased? Is there a particular translation that we should use? Are all modern translations equal? Paul joins us on Wildernessconversations.
Paul joins Wildernessconversations.

88 Michael the Archangel – Mark Allfree

It was his study of Jude that alerted him to the prevalence of the work of Michael the Archangel more broadly throughout the scripture. Mark argues that much of the work of Yahweh was carried out by his agent who bore His, that is Yahweh’s name. Details can be found in the book “Michael the Archangel”

87 The Atonement – 6 Popular Theories – Kel Hammond

Kel Hammond lives in Sydney and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Yagoona. Kel joins Wilderness Conversations to discuss one of his papers – The Atonement – 6 Popular Theories.

86 Wind, fire and the still small voice.

On Christmas Eve in 1974 a severe tropical cyclone named Tracy devastated the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, one of the residents was Cynthia Gillis who lost everything on that day. Years later circumstances would have her move to Adelaide where she settled in the Adelaide Hills, just west of the city centre in a township called Lobethal. In what seems like an extraordinary and indeed cruel coincidence, Cythia once again lost everything in a bush fire in 2019 that took her house along with 86 other homes and one life. The date was Christmas Eve 2019 exactly 45 years later to the day.
In the intervening time, Cynthia was introduced to the gospel message, and she joins Wilderness Conversations to share her story.

82 One Family Rediscovering Christianity’s Relationship with Judaism- Jason Hensley.

Originally, Christianity shared its history with Judaism. The first Christians were all Jews. Over the centuries, Christianity regrettably strayed from its mores and forgot its connection to the Jewish community. This book reconsiders Christianity’s Jewish roots. In doing so, it asserts that Christians, despite their doctrinal disagreements with Jews, are to see Jews as part of their own spiritual family. Christianity and Judaism, rather than two religions, are one family.

81 A Life In Christ – Jim and Gwen Rosser

This morning Tuesday May 21, 2024 we received the sad news that Sister Gwen Rosser passed away, She was born in 1930, just before the 2nd WW started making her 94 years old this year. She leaves behind her husband, Brother Jim who was born in 1926, between the wars a few years before theContinue reading “81 A Life In Christ – Jim and Gwen Rosser”

80 The Disciple and Protest- Jonathan Bowen

With all the turmoil in the world, protests have broken out in many countries over many different issues. Some of the causes may seem valid, the hurt is real, but what should be the response of the disciple of Christ?
Should we get involved in the causes that seem just? Surely we have a responsibility to speak up for what we understand for be Gods point of view. Should we than participate in nonviolent civil unrest and protest?

79 A Day At A Time – Steph Collins Pt 2/2

Pt 2/2 Steph was born in Perth, moved to Sydney to complete her doctorate and residency, where she met and married Nic Collins. Before their first wedding anniversary and on the eve of moving from Sydney to Brisbane where Steph was to start a new position, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Today Steph and Nic deal with the ups and downs of living with cancer, and they join Wilderness Conversations to share their story.

78 A Day At A Time – Steph Collins Pt 1/2

Pt 1/2 Steph was born in Perth, moved to Sydney to complete her doctorate and residency, where she met and married Nic Collins. Before their first wedding anniversary and on the eve of moving from Sydney to Brisbane where Steph was to start a new position, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Today Steph and Nic deal with the ups and downs of living with cancer, and they join Wilderness Conversations to share their story.

72 Seeking Truth – Peter Williamson

Peter Williamson was born in 1950 and grew up in the Sydney area, NSW Australia after which he moved to Adelaide where his whole life direction was radically changed. Today he is a husband to Diana and father to 3 adult children and he joins Wilderness Conversations to share his story. https://wildernessconversations.com/ Now also availableContinue reading “72 Seeking Truth – Peter Williamson”

66 – Treasure in the field – Luke Hillian

Luke Hillian was baptised during Covid in June 2020 and now attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets in the North Lakes area near Morriset north of Sydney and just south of Newcastle.
Luke joins WildernessConversations and shares his story of finding great treasure in the field.

65 – Rosh Pinna – Luke Smith

Luke Smith attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets in Nanango, a small town north west of Brisbane, Queensland.
Luke brings to light some of the heritage of the Christadelphians and their involvement in the early days of Jewish settlement in the Holy Land. One of the first villages established was that of Rosh Pina, a settlement funded in part by the Christadelpians.

63 – Doing Something – Des Manser

Des Manser lives in Adelaide and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Enfield. Des was born in 1937 and moved to Adelaide as a child and grew up in the Sunday School run by the Adelaide ecclesia. He shares his reflections of nearly 60 years as a disciple of Christ.

The King In Your Heart – Paul Tovell Pt 2

Paul Tovell lives in the UK and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Burton on Trent.
Paul recently published a book entitled – THE KING IN YOUR HEART and joins Wildernessconversations – Pt 2 of 2.

The King In Your Heart – Paul Tovell Pt 1

The Merz Brothers – Josh Wallace

The three Merz brothers, Rudolf, August and Albert lived in Nazi Germany and as Christadelphian brothers they refused to perform military service, declared that they were conscientious objectors and suffered terribly as a result. Years in a concentration camp in one case, a decade in a mental institution in another, and execution in the case of Albert – all were borne with extraordinary determination and fortitude for the sake of Christ.

Christ crucified a stumbling block, foolishness or the truth? David Olsen

David Olsen lives just north of Sydney, Australia and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Punchbowl. David has done some research into the horrible mode of death and punishment that became known a crucifixion. What was so significant about this mode of death in the 1st century and what does it mean to usContinue reading “Christ crucified a stumbling block, foolishness or the truth? David Olsen”

Chronicles – Colin Byrns

Colin Byrnes lives in Sydney and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Castle Hill.

In the August and the September Christadelphian Magazine Colin wrote an article entitled COMPARING KINGS AND CHRONICLES and he seeks to understand the differences between these two books and the purpose behind their writing.
Colin joins us on Wilderness Conversations.

Healthy Mind – Peter Knowles

Peter Knowles lives in South Australia and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Southern Vales south of Adelaide.
Peter joins wildernessconversations to discuss how the scriptures can help us to be mentally well.

Hard Questions – Real Answers Pt5/5

Greg Palmer and Phil Shaw are the authors of the book entitled Hard Questions – Real Answers.
We did an introductory conversation in January and due to the request of a number of listeners, Greg and Phil return to discuss some Real Answers to some Hard Questions under the headings of:
Questions about Morals and Ethics.

Addiction & Substance Abuse – Geoff Richards

Geoff Richards lives in Auckland, New Zealand and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Waitakere.
Geoff is a Physician who specializes in substance abuse and addiction and he joins Wilderness Conversations.

Hard Questions – Real Answers Pt4

The Raid on Entebbe– Rami Sherman

46 years ago, Rami was the Operations Officer of the Sayeret Matkal Commando unit in the IDF and took part in the scarcely credible events of July 4th 1976 when he and elite forces of the IDF rescued 102 Jewish and Israeli hostages from capture in Entebbe, Uganda.

Hard Questions – Real Answers Pt3

Russia in Bible Prophecy– Matt Davies

Matt Davies lives in the United Kingdom and is a member of the Mumbles Christadelphian church or ecclesia.
Matt is a keen Bible student and is involved with the Media Channel known as
Christadelphian Video and the YouTube Channel: Bible Truth And Prophecy –
Matt speaks with Wilderness conversations about some of the videos he has done recently on Russia and the return of Christ.

Why I Don’t Believe – Stephen Hughes

Stephen Hughes was born in London and moved to Australia in 1997.
Stephen lives in Brisbane and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at North Brisbane.
Stephen has a PhD in Physics from King’s College London and for over 15 years taught astrophysics at Queensland University of Technology.
The October and November 2021 Christadelphian Magazine published a 2-part article written by Stephen, entitled, WHY I DON’T BELIEVE.
Stephen joins wildernessconversations to discuss what he does not believe.

Hard Questions – Real Answers

In an age when the very existence of God is doubted, it is no surprise that the reliability of the Bible, which claims to be His word, is questioned. For Bible believers there is ample evidence to support its claims; even so, it contains statements and incidents that can be difficult to understand.
This book asks a series of challenging questions about life, faith and practical Christian living, and offers some Bible-based answers. Throughout the book the authors endeavour to provide “simple, yet credible solutions so that faith might be supported and thinking realigned to the divine mind”.

Conscience in Action Part 7 (Advocacy)

The final part of 7, a firsthand account of the work of Advocates.
Thankfully we have a number of oral accounts of the personal experiences of brothers and sisters on rcord. Now nearly 20 years on, many of these brothers and sisters have subsequently fallen asleep in the Lord making these recordings a treasured resource indeed.

Conscience in Action Part 6 (Post WW2c)

Part 6 of 7 parts, continuing in the period of 1951 to 1972.
After a short reprieve, after the National Security Act expired on December 31 1946, with development of the Cold War, the Korean War and communist advances in South East Asia the new Prime Minister, R. G. Menzies successfully introduced new legislation to parliament in 1951 which involved conscription.

Conscience in Action Part 5 (Post WW2b)

Part 5 of 7 parts, continuing in the period of 1951 to 1972.
With development of the Cold War, the Korean War and communist advances in South East Asia the new Prime Minister, R. G. Menzies successfully introduced new legislation to parliament in 1951 which involved conscription.
Many had their consciences tested.

Conscience in Action Part 4 (Post WW2a)

Conscience in Action Part 2 (World War 2 part b). In 2007 the AACE – the Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias published a book entitled
“Conscience in Action – – the experience of conscientious objection in Australia”
Thankfully in the couple of years leading up to the publication, a number of oral accounts of the personal experiences of brothers and sisters were recorded. Now nearly 20 years on, many of these brothers and sisters have subsequently fallen asleep in the Lord making these recordings a treasured resource indeed.

Conscience in Action Part 3 (WW2b)

Conscience in Action Part 2 (WW2a)

Conscience in Action Part 2 (World War 2 part a). In 2007 the AACE – the Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias published a book entitled
“Conscience in Action – – the experience of conscientious objection in Australia”
Thankfully in the couple of years leading up to the publication, a number of oral accounts of the personal experiences of brothers and sisters were recorded. Now nearly 20 years on, many of these brothers and sisters have subsequently fallen asleep in the Lord making these recordings a treasured resource indeed.

Conscience in Action Part 1

In 2007 the AACE – the Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias published a book entitled
“Conscience in Action – – the experience of conscientious objection in Australia”
Thankfully in the couple of years leading up to the publication, a number of oral accounts of the personal experiences of brothers and sisters were recorded. Now nearly 20 years on, many of these brothers and sisters have subsequently fallen asleep in the Lord making these recordings a treasured resource indeed.

Jacky Philips – God is near.

Jacky Philips has been a member of the church or ecclesia that meets at Brighton in South Australia for many years.
Jacky was born in the UK during the war and moved to Australia as a young mother and has an extraordinary story to tell.
Jacky shares her story with us on Wilderness Conversations.

What is the unforgivable sin? Mark Dennes

Mark Dennes lives in Sydney and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Riverwood.
Recently Mark has done some work on what the scriptures refers to as – “a sin unto death”
What is this sin that will not be forgiven and have we committed it?

Darren Tappouras – the judgement seat.

Darren shares the findings of his studies from scripture and his discussions about the judgement seat and suggests that rather than fear the prospect of judgement, we should view it with confident anticipation. http://www.wildernessconversations.com