The Hacka PodcastSep 12, 2022
80. Greg Willmott - How to Make Bivocational Ministry Work
Today we invited Greg Willmott back on to the podcast to talk to us about how to make bivocational ministry work. We know a lot of you who listen to the podcast serve at your local church but you also have a secular career, in today's show we're going to look at ways that we can balance ministry, career, and family. If you want to hear Greg's story check out Episode 15, we also had him on the podcast to talk about ministry and health in Episode 45.
79. Get Back On Track
Life is full of distractions but you have a lot more control over them than you realise. In today's episode, we continue our discussion on distractions that we started in Episode 72. We dive deep into how to get back on track, when you are distracted, and what to do when you feel stuck.
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78. Think About Your Thinking
These past few weeks I have been travelling in the United States with my family, so I am flying solo today. Following this past week's episode with Dr Vani Marshall on mental health, I wanted to expand on one of the points she made about thinking. In today's episode we address that subject by looking at Psalm 42 and how the authors of that psalm managed their thought life.
Closing Word: Dr. Vani Marshall (How to Be Mentally Healthy)
This is the closing word from Dr Vani Marshall in Episode 77.
77. Dr Vani Marshall - How to Be Mentally Healthy
Today we are excited to have Dr Vani Marshall back on the podcast! After our previous conversation, we thought it would be a good idea to have a stand-alone episode where we discussed mental health. She has a Doctorate in Counselling with a Masters in Psychology. We talk about how she defines mental health, whether it is a spiritual problem, the roots of anxiety and practical ways to overcome it, and much more.
Closing Word: Stanley Harvey (Discovering the Will of God for Your Life)
This is the closing word from Stanley Harvey in Episode 76.
76. Stanley Harvey - Discovering the Will of God for Your Life
Today we invited Pastor Stanley Harvey back on to the podcast to talk to us about how to discover the will of God for your life. Not only is he our Pastor (at The Pentecostals of Sydney) but he was recently elected General Superintendent of the UPCA. If you want to hear his story check out Episode 9, we also had him on the podcast to talk about preaching in Episode 30. We pray this conversation blesses you and provides you some clarity on your spiritual journey!
Closing Word: Dr. Vani Marshall
This is the closing word from Dr. Vani Marshall in Episode 75.
75. Dr Vani Marshall
Today we are so blessed to have Dr Vani Marshall on the podcast! She is an amazing woman of God that has ministered throughout the world as a Missionary and Evangelist. Along with her ministry, she has a Doctorate in Counselling with a Masters in Psychology. We talked about her calling as well as her advice for those who are answering the call of God on their lives. We also covered her thoughts on evangelism, why everyone should work on their mental health, what drives her, and much more.
Sis Vani Marshall's Testimony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT3jeoqwR6w
74. Sam Rainima - What Makes a Disciple?
Today we had Sam Rainima join the podcast for a second time. He is a minister and evangelist with the UPCA. If you're interested in Sam’s back story, please check it out on Episode 47 where we talked about his amazing story. In this episode, we continued our discussion about discipleship focussing the conversation on 'What makes a disciple?'
Closing Word: Loammi Diaz (The High Cost of Complaint)
This is the closing word from Loammi Diaz in Episode 73.
73. Loammi Diaz - The High Cost of Complaint
Today I was blessed to have a great conversation with Loammi Diaz about a message he preached recently entitled ‘The High Cost of Complaint’. He is the new Pastor of Vertical Church in Moreno Valley, CA and has been an Evangelist for many years ministering all over the world.
This is his second time on the podcast, his first appearance was on Episode 17, where he shared his story and it is still our most downloaded show.
You can listen to the full sermon here - https://apple.co/3z8cNqC
You can watch the full sermon here - https://youtu.be/-MYnvigedfY
Follow Pastor Loammi Diaz's church - https://bit.ly/3z5ZRBR
72. Overcoming Distraction - How to Live a Life Full of Purpose
Life is full of distractions but you have a lot more control over them than you realise. In today's episode we look at what distractions really are, how we can overcome them as Christians, and what we need to focus on to live a life filled with purpose.
71. Expect Great Things (With An Update From Indonesia)
This past week I have been travelling with the UPCA Overseas Missions Team in Indonesia ministering in North Kalimantan and Bali. I give an update of what God has been doing from my hotel in Bali and we also talk about the importance of expectation.
ACTS reached out to us and are offering 20 complimentary spaces for thier webinar on Developing A Discipleship Track For Your Church that would normally cost $80 USD. All you have to do is sign-up and use the code - DSTR100
Follow this link to register - https://learninghub.actsnet.org/course/8-developing-a-discipleship-track
Closing Word: Shawn Stickler
This is the closing word from Shawn Stickler in Episode 70.
70. Shawn Stickler - Leading Pre- and Post-Pandemic
Today we were blessed to have a dynamic conversation with Shawn Stickler where we discussed his life and what ministry looks like pre- and post-pandemic. He is the Pastor of The Pentecostals of Quinte in Ontario, Canada and has great insight on leadership and church growth.
69. Hacka Convo: Infilling of the Holy Spirit
This is an informal, monthly conversation with Mike Hackathorn, the other contributor of the Hacka Blog, where we will be discussing wide-ranging topics. Today we are talking about the Holy Spirit - why we need to receive the Holy Spirit, what is the sign that you have received it, how it can change your life, and much more.
68. One Year Episode
Join us this week as we celebrate one year of the Hacka Podcast! In this episode, we remember the past, take stock of what the podcast has become, and talk about our future plans.
Thank you for all your support for the past 52 weeks. Thank you for every review, comment, like, and share. Thank you for taking time out of your day to listen to the podcast and allowing us to become a part of your lives every week.
We are excited for what God has already done through the podcast and we look forward to what He is going to do in the weeks and months ahead.
Top 5 Episodes:
5. Episode 14 - Steph Hackathorn
4. Episode 49 - Bishop John Downs
3. Episode 20 - Christopher Green
Closing Word: Jacob Caltabiano (The Barnabas Factor)
This is the closing word from Jacob Caltabiano in Episode 67.
67. Jacob Caltabiano - The Barnabas Factor
Today we were blessed to have an intriguing conversation with Jacob Caltabiano about leadership and how to follow well. He is the Pastor of Gracepoint Pentecostal Church on the Gold Coast, QLD and has decades of ministry experience as a leader and a follower.
He shared his story in Episode 13, if you want to check that out.
66. Effective Digital Ministry in the Local Church
Last weekend I (Greg) was blessed to be able to speak at our Ministers and Leaders Retreat here in Australia about Effective Digital Ministry. Due to technical issues, we were only able to record about 45 minutes of the one hour session but I still wanted to share what we were able to record with you all because I believe it will be helpful for those who are working with online content at their local church.
Here is a link to my notes for this session along with my visual presentation - www.dropbox.com/sh/y3vbdjzt9mripyg/AADRtCacSdsdKu2201wb65Oga?dl=0
Closing Word: Wiki Apiata
This is the closing word from Wiki Apiata in Episode 65.
65. Wiki Apiata - Helping Young People Find Their Identity
Today we had a great conversation with Wiki Apiata that focused on mentoring and discipleship. He has been involved with youth ministry for over a decade in his local church and is the NSW/ACT Regional Representative for National Youth Ministries in Australia. He has a great perspective on how to mentor young people and we know you'll get a lot out of this episode!
Closing Word: Jonathan Quinones
This is the closing word from Jonathan Quinones in Episode 22.
64. Holders of the Rope - Why There Is So Much More to Volunteering
Did you know there was a gift of helps and administration or that some people are called to service and giving? In today's episode, we look at the story of Paul's escape from Damascus and relate it why the whole Body of Christ is important.
Closing Word: Cameron Butcher
This is the closing word from Cameron Butcher in Episode 63.
63. Cameron Butcher - Is There Not a Cause
In today's episode, we are joined by Cameron Butcher! He is the Pastor of United Pentecostal Church of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia and is a National Presbyter of the UPCA. He is one of my favourite humans and I'm so glad I finally got him on the show!
In our conversation, we talk about his story and the seven word invitation that changed his life, why patience is important for ministerial development, what it's like being a Home Missionary, and much more.
Closing Word: Nancy Grandquist
This is the closing word from Nancy Grandquist in Episode 62.
Closing Word: Sam Rainima
This is the closing word from Sam Rainima in Episode 47.
62. Nancy Grandquist
In today's episode, we are excited to have Nancy Grandquist on the show! She is a prolific singer and songwriter who has travelled around the world for decades - preaching and ministering in music. She is a wonderful woman of God and we are blessed to have her!
In our conversation, we talk about her story, great advice she has for young families in ministry, why brokenness place a key role in anointing, how to remain faithful through the decades, and much more.
Closing Word: Troy Wickett
This is the closing word from Troy Wickett in Episode 61.
61. Troy Wickett - Missionary to Fiji and the Solomon Islands
In today's episode, we are blessed to be joined by Troy Wickett. He is the UPCI Missionary to Fiji and the Solomon Islands and has previously served as an Assistant Pastor and then later as a Senior Pastor of a growing church in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
In our conversation, we talk about his story, his advice to those wanting to answer the call, how his family ended up in Fiji, what God is doing in the Pacific, and much more.
Closing Word: Ben Finn
This is the closing word from Ben Finn in Episode 60.
Closing Word: Jonathan Downs
This is the closing word from Jonathan Downs in Episode 26.
60. Ben Finn - Conspiracy Theories and the Christian
In today's episode, we are blessed to be joined by Ben Finn for the second time! He is an Assistant Pastor of The Pentecostals of Sydney and if you want to hear his story you can find that on Episode 29. I invited him back on the podcast to cover a topic we had planned to discuss when he first came on the podcast - Conspiracy Theories. We talk about what conspiracy theories are, some of the most notable ones, how they can affect the Christian, why we need to stay focussed on mission, and much more.
Closing Word: Amin Lie
This is the closing word from Amin Lie in Episode 59.
Closing Word: Bishop John Downs
This is the closing word from Bishop Downs in Episode 49.
59. Amin Lie - Former General Superintendent of GPSDI (United Pentecostal Church of Indonesia)
In today's episode, we are blessed to be joined by Amin Lie. He is the former General Superintendent of GPSDI or the United Pentecostal Church of Indonesia and Pastor of a wonderful church in Jakarta. Not only that but he owns a successful company that produces furniture - an amazing leader.
In our conversation, we talk about his story, his advice to young leaders, how to manage your time as a leader, what the church is like in Indonesia, stories of his trips into China, and much more.
Closing Word: Jacob Caltabiano
This is the closing word from Jacob Caltabiano in Episode 13.
Closing Word: Simeon Costa
This is the closing word from Simeon Costa in Episode 42.
58. The DO Test - What Is It and Why Do We Need to Pass It?
In today's episode, we introduce the new co-host of The Hacka Podcast! We also look at the story of the Rich Young Ruler and how it applies to our lives as followers of Jesus.
Closing Word: Harold Hoffman
This is the closing word from Harold Hoffman in Episode 57.
57. Harold Hoffman - A Preacher's Preacher
In today's episode, we are blessed to be joined by Harold Hoffman, one of the greatest preachers I have ever had the privilege to listen to. There are preachers and then there are preacher’s preachers - the kind of preacher every other preacher listens to. Bro Hoffman is a preacher’s preacher.
He is the Pastor of First Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan and has been a Missionary and Evangelist at different stages of his ministry.
In our conversation, we talk about his story, how serving as a Missionaries to Japan affected him, his advice to young leaders, tips for preachers, why he loves preaching from overlooked texts, and much more.
Closing Word: Jessica Marquez
This is the closing word from Jessica Marquez in Episode 25.
Closing Word: Simon Butcher
This is the closing word from Simon Butcher in Episode 18.
56. Steph Hackathorn - From Surviving to Thriving
In today's episode, we are blessed to be joined by my wonderful wife, Steph Hackathorn for the second time! If you want to hear her story you can find that on Episode 14. I invited her back on the podcast to share with you all something she spoke on recently at a ladies event because I know it will bless you! We talk about her personal journey, what our biggest threat to making a change is, the importance of wellness, responding to the Kingdom Call, and much more.
Closing Word: Dan MacLeod
This is the closing word from Dan MacLeod in Episode 55.
55. Dan MacLeod - Questions in the Chaos
In today's episode, we are joined by Dan MacLeod. He and his wife helped plant One Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia straight out of Bible College. They just returned back from nearly 2 years of AIM work in Latvia and he is currently Evangelising in North America.
I have been wanting to get him on the podcast for awhile but I felt compelled to reach out after listening to a sermon he preached recently at CCC in Fredericton, New Brunswick and talk to him about it on the show.
In our conversation, we talk about his story, advice for those starting a work, what he learned on the mission field, and then we dive into conversation about his sermon Questions in the Chaos.
Watch the sermon - https://youtu.be/kgM__7VE_8Q
Listen to the sermon - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/capital-community-church/id1476206895?i=1000553079831
54. Hacka Convo: Baptism in the Name of Jesus
This is an informal, monthly conversation with Mike Hackathorn, the other contributor of the Hacka Blog, where we will be discussing wide-ranging topics. Today we are talking about all things baptism: what it signifies in the Bible, why everyone must be baptised, and much more.
Closing Word: Billy Lemon
This is the closing word from Billy Lemon in Episode 53.