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We asked members of our Inhabit Fam Facebook group to hit us with some questions for a Q&R episode. Here it is. Questions we discussed included: •Conspiracies, corruption from a biblical perspective... eg New World Order, coronavirus etc! •Can someone have multiple "calling"s? How to discern if it is from God or just a really exciting idea? What to do when your "calling" doesn't mix with your family/ former or current beliefs/ monetary situation/ work situation? •Why has a movement of radical inclusion and love (Christianity) been so exclusionary, both historically and currently? For example, to queer folk.

You might have heard people talk about the Enneagram. Maybe you're sick of hearing about it. Maybe you wonder what all the hype is about? Maybe this is your first time ever seeing this strange looking word. Whatever your experience has been, for both of us the Enneagram has been an incredibly helpful tool for developing self-awareness and learning what our lives look like in greater health and unhealth, integration and disintegration. So. Join us for a basic overview of this ancient personality profiling system, and hear why we are both big time Ennea-fans. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Dr. Rod Pattenden has spent his life at the intersection between theology and the arts. He's an artist, art historian, and educational facilitator interested in the connection between spirituality and the arts. He has written and lectured widely on these aspects of the arts and creativity in Australia and overseas. He's also a minister at Adamstown Uniting Church. In our season on self-awareness, this conversation is a great example of bringing together seemingly disconnected spheres and finding a 'whole of life' approach to spiritual formation. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Carolyn Corkill & Ian Berry are two great humans who both know firsthand what it feels like when faith changes. When it moves through pain, doubt, joy, confidence, confusion and everything in between. So Benj and I asked them to join us for a conversation. It also happened to be in a tent with a crowd of friends. There was some real wisdom and beauty in this conversation. So join us in the tent. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

We were lucky enough to speak with the amazing Jo Saxton, leadership coach, host of Lead Stories podcast and author of multiple books, most recently 'The Dream of You'. Jo shared so openly and generously with us around the lessons she has learned about the significance of self-awareness, and what holistic leadership looks like. We're so grateful we got to have this chat. It's full of gold. Enjoy. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

So often when we try to improve our selves or our lives we want to start with a renewed burst of will-power and motivation, or the latest and greatest book, TED talk, diet etc.... There's nothing wrong with this stuff. But the way of Jesus leads us to confront the darkest parts of who we are. Our shadow side. And sometimes coming to the end of ourselves is really just another beginning. In this episode we talk about coming face to face with our limitations, our shadows, our self-sabotaging tendencies, as well as the liberation and new life that is offered when we are so radically honest with ourselves. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Life changes whether we like it to or not. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. How can we move through seasons of life and stages of faith well? In this episode we talk about when things fall apart. About deconstruction. About the hard seasons of faith. But we also talk about what's on the other side if we do the work. Renewal. Reconstruction. Growth. We'd love to hear your stories. What's helped you through these changes? What's been your experience of moving through stages of faith? Hit us up on instagram: @benjgould and @williamsmall Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

We're back again. With a complete disregard for our previously scripted intro. When we were trying to work out what to discuss in our third season of inhabit, we realised that all the habits we could choose to focus on (eg. prayer, meditation, study etc...) have one thing in common. We practice them as a unique self. With a unique story. And set of assumptions. And shadow. And strengths. So, we're going to dive into developing the habit of self-awareness....this season we'll be asking questions like: •How do we become more self aware? •How do we follow Jesus as a unique self? •How do we work through our 'shadow side' and how do we lean into our strengths? •How do we move through different stages of growth and development, rather than getting stuck and failing to grow beyond where we are right now? Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

In our final episode of Season 2 we talk about one of the major obstacles we face to creating rhythms of sabbath and rest in the world today - our 24/7 technology, and the billions of dollars being spent to keep our eyes looking at screens all the time. We invited our good friend Larissa Jones to share some of her story as a small business owner who both relies on social media for her income, while consciously and intentionally resisting the urge towards excess. We all share our practical tips and ideas on how to use technology constructively while keeping it in its right place in our lives. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Do you know the feeling of trying to rest or relax and being interrupted constantly by the thought of unticked items on your to-do-list? Or feeling like you're missing something important? Does it have to be like this? We believe how we engage in work has a huge impact on how well we set ourselves up for rest. So this episode is a practical conversation about the systems and practices we have implemented in our own lives to keep work at work when it's time to rest. In particular, we talk about David Allen's 'GTD' system: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ If you're interested in this stuff, it's worth reading David's book or perusing the resources on his website. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Burning the candle at both ends, filling every moment with stimulus, juggling various competing roles and responsibilities...if this sounds like your life, this episode is for you. We spoke to someone who plays a significant role in our own journey of health and self-awareness: Barney Weir. Barney is a counsellor, with a deep sense of calling to support people through journeys of healing and integration. In this conversation Barney is authentic about his own tensions, while dropping truth bombs left, right and centre about the importance of finding healthy rhythms and finding space in our busy lives. This is basically a free counselling session. Enjoy. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

So far this season we've really focused on this one 'set apart' day of the week AKA 'sabbath'. But what about the rest of the time? If we rest well on one day each week, can we then push ourselves to the limits every other day? What does it look like to live lives that are full but not hurried? We chat to an absolute legend when it comes to this subject, Andrew Ranucci, founder of SoulLife Ministries. Check out Andrew's work here: https://www.soullife.org/biography Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

For a conversation between two Baptist pastors we've really held off on our tendency towards three-point lists that alliterate. That all ends now. In this episode we talk about three helpful ways of understanding the power of Sabbath and the ways it can change us from the inside out. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

So, we've convinced you about the value of sabbath and broken down some common objections. Once you decide you're into it, how do you actually do it? Just kick back and watch netflix? Or is there a little more to it? In this episode we first lay the foundations for developing a regular sabbath practice, and then we talk to two people in different contexts (a shift worker and a parent of young kids) about developing their own unique sabbath rhythms. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill

Last episode we laid the foundation for the revolutionary practice of sabbath. BUT. There are buts. Objections. Excuses. Things that may be stopping you. This episode we talk through the common objections people have to developing a practice of sabbath. Including a pretty powerful conversation with friend Keith Ward. And maybe even a sneaky poem at the end. Big thanks to Keith for your vulnerability in speaking with us. Inhabit podcast is a collaboration between Narara Valley Baptist Church and Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty. nvbc.info greenhousechurch.online Hosts: Will Small & Benj Gould Music: Josh Corkill & Rohan Parry (Midi Machine)

The first part of our conversation about habits wrapped up in Episode 4, and we're currently hard at work on a second Season dropping Mid-May. All about the life-changing habits of rest/sabbath rhythms in our busy, modern world. We know it's going to be hard to wait though, so here's a little tool to help you develop a habit we're really loving right now: the Examen. It's an Ignatian prayer practice for finishing the day contemplatively. Give it a go, and if you like it, you can use this every night before you go to sleep. Here's an Examen iPhone app we've been using and finding really helpful. Go grab it if you want to keep dabbling with the Examen: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/reimagining-the-examen/id1065042173?mt=8 Intro music from Josh Corkill. Music used during the guided Examen was from Rohan Parry, AKA Midi Machine (you can check his stuff out here: https://soundcloud.com/midimachine) Until our conversation continues, grace and peace to you friends. Will & Benj, on behalf of Narara Valley Baptist Church & Greenhouse Church, Long Jetty.