There’s nothing like finding that podcast – the one you listen to regularly, waiting impatiently for the next episode to drop.
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Here at Hope 103.2, we have some incredible podcasts, covering a wide variety of topics (there may be some that surprise you!)
Whether you’re looking for longform conversations about cultural topics, parenting tips, movie reviews from a Christian perspective, money and finance conversations, indepth looks at specific books of the Bible, evangelism, commentary on the latest episode of The Chosen, honest reflections on life as a woman over 40 – or even a book club – you’ll find it here.
Here’s a roundup of the top 10 Hope 103.2 podcasts.
Perhaps you’ll find your new favourite!
10. The Watchlist
Russ from Reel Dialogue and Hope 103.2’s Laura Bennett talk about some of the biggest movie and TV releases of the moment and the cultural conversations they prompt us to have more broadly. In this episode of Reel Dialogue, Russ and Laura discuss Dune Part 2 and Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, a reluctant messiah.
Listen to The Watchlist.
9. Hopeful Reflections
Join author of One – Complete Intimacy with God and recognised speaker Heidi Wysman as she reflects on biblical principles to anchor you deeper in Hope. “I pray this message will encourage and inspire you.” In this episode of Hopeful Reflections, Heidi reflects on biblical principles to anchor you deeper in Hope.
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Heidi’s desire is for everyone to understand and experience the love of God, that she encountered in 1993. She is the founder of Hope with Heidi, a ministry to help disciple people to have a revelation of Jesus. Heidi is a recognised speaker and lecturer. She has a BA in Ministry and is the author of One – Complete Intimacy with God.
Listen to Hopeful Reflections.
8. Psalm 23
The World’s Most Famous Psalm. Explained. Hope 103.2’s Ben McEachen and theologian David Hohne explore what Psalm 23 means on either side of Jesus coming to Earth.
Join this three-part series with Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) and theologian David Hohne, lecturer at Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia) and author of The Last Things.
In this first conversation, David and Ben discuss what Psalm 23 meant before Jesus. So, is Psalm 23 about the sheep, or the shepherd? Is Psalm 23 an “old-school prosperity gospel”? What do knuckleheads and kinsman redeemers have to do with the World’s Most Famous Psalm.
Check out Episode 2 where Ben and David explore what Psalm 23 means after Jesus came to earth. Plus, the Bonus Episode has a succinct summary of the entire Book of Psalms.
Listen to Psalm 23.
7. Money: Faith & Finance
Explore the practical and profound of everyday money matters with Hope 103.2’s Ben McEachen and accountant Pete Burrows, who works with individuals and small businesses in Greater Sydney.
In this episode of Money: Faith & Finance, listener Sherrin sent in a question for Pete and Ben that you’ve probably also been wondering about. Good on you, Sherrin. The question has to do with savings goals and pay rises.
As Ben and Pete discuss, Sherrin’s household budget and expenses are at a pinch point where it’s tough to save for important things like flights to visit overseas family. But if Sherrin and her husband just get better paying jobs, that will solve their predicament. Right? Surprise! It’s not as simple as that, as Pete breaks down in take-home detail.
Episode you’re really loving
A lot of us don’t like to talk about money and church. But that’s not Ben and Pete. They dive headlong into the biblical (yet divisive) universe of giving to your local church. The angle they take is not what you expect. The offerings they bring, though, are right up your alley because Ben and Pete discuss how you can give AND why.
Listen to Money: Faith & Finance.
6. Podcasts with Georgia Free
Finding Hope
In Finding Hope you will hear some of the most incredible, heartbreaking, hopeful stories from people all over the world. How they have suffered, how they have found hope – and how God worked through it all.
In this episode Georgia is chatting with Dr Katherine Thompson – researcher, mental health social worker and author. Katherine’s new book The Discipline of Suffering is an amalgamation of her personal and professional journeys with suffering and shares some ways to use our pain for good.
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Safina Stewart is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – a Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman. She also has profound Christian faith.
As the Relationships and Storytelling Coordinator for Common Grace, Safina is passionate about justice, education and faith – and joined the podcast ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum to share her experiences of being an Aboriginal Christian in modern Australia.
Listen to Finding Hope.
The Hope Book Club
Join host Georgia Free and special guests on their reading journey as they gush over books and chat about literature from a Christian lens. Hope Book Club – life’s just better with a book! Don’t forget to join the Facebook Group.
In this episode of The Hope Book Club, Georgia chats to Sally Colin-James, author of One Illumined Thread, about the writing process, the hidden influence of women throughout history and how a split-second decision at a traffic light influenced her decision to become a writer.
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On this episode of The Hope Book Club, Simone, Georgia (and their colleagues) reveal their favourite books of the year.
Listen to The Hope Book Club.
5. Undistracted with Laura Bennett
On UNDISTRACTED, we explore the lives and expertise of our guests, and learn how to become better at building our lives with intention, and live in the ways of Jesus. We each have things we find purpose in and are uniquely called to do, so what distractions are the greatest detractors to us spending our time doing them?
In this episode of UNDISTRACTED, Laura chats with Julia Baird, a Sydney-based author and journalist. She co-hosts ‘The Drum’ on ABC TV and writes columns for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Harper’s Bazaar. She is a former senior editor of Newsweek in New York and op-ed contributor for the New York Times and the Philadelphia Enquirer. Her first book, Media Tarts, was based on her PhD in History about the portrayal of female politicians. Victoria, her biography of Queen Victoria, was published to critical acclaim in 2016 and, during the pandemic, her third book Phosphorescence became a multi-award-winning international bestseller with its timely message about finding light in the darkness.
Three years on, Julia brings us ‘Bright Shining’, a study of grace and its power to change everything.
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Our culture has a fascination with greatness. We celebrate people who reach certain heights of success and in the church world we talk about the “great things” God can do with your life and how he’ll position and promote us.
Our guest today is the former pastor of Embassy City Church in Texas now full-time podcaster and host of The Basement, Tim Ross. Tim thinks ideas about greatness are due a do over and shares his philosophy in ‘Welcome to the Basement: An Upside-Down Guide to Greatness’.
Listen to UNDISTRACTED with Laura Bennett.
4. Raising Teens with Collett Smart
Your child emerges into their teen years and so much changes! It is a unique time for both you and your child. Raising Teens will be part of your support system – your village!
It is a place of hope, where we provide you with information and resources to support you and your teen in this next chapter of the journey.
Host Collett Smart is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, who offers advice on healthy relationships.
On this episode of Raising Teens with Collett Smart, Collett sits down with author and speaker Glen Gerreyn to chat about some of the questions that have stumped people for millennia… what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is my purpose?
Listen to Raising Teens with Collett Smart.
3. #FollowingTheChosen
The best Jesus TV show ever, The Chosen beams all of us back into the world when the Messiah walked the earth – and on water. Join “Chosen” fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as they delve into every episode.
Along with interviews with key cast and crew, Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often The Chosen makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about The Chosen as they take a closer look at each episode so get in touch with them below.
On this episode of #FollowingTheChosen, Ben and Laura discuss Season 4 Episode 2.
Blown away by The Best Opening Shot Ever in The Chosen, Ben and Laura enjoyed all of the episode’s threads, converging into a poignant depiction of the power and cost of forgiveness. Matthew and Simon Peter demonstrating that “forgiveness is the gift the other person gives to you” will get your tears going.
Oh, jeepers. This episode ALSO contains “Who do people say I am?” and the Messiah’s announcement of building his church upon the rock. So, you know, there’s a bit for Laura and Ben to chat about!
Listen to #FollowingTheChosen.
2. Real Hope – The Lord is with you
Our prayer for Real Hope – The Podcast is that it will be a great encouragement to you as you listen each day. And that, for those in your world who are doing it tough, it might be a timely window into a world illuminated by the real hope that is found in Jesus.
In this episode of Real Hope, Heidi considers the story of Joseph in Genesis 37–50, which teaches us how to live a pure life, resist temptation, stay true through trials, have mercy, look beyond our circumstances, and to learn to see God’s presence with us, even in the midst of great suffering in our lives. The story of Joseph reveals that the worst conditions possible may not be final; that we should never lose hope and judge our own life, or others, by one season; that God can use seemingly hopeless situations to change the story; that His plan may not be obvious to our limited perspective but, indeed, ‘… all things work together for good… for those who are called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8:28 NKJV).
Listen to Real Hope.
1. Christian Growth with Simon Manchester
A unanimous favourite – our Hope Growth podcast series from Morning Devotions with Chris Witts, Christian Growth with Simon Manchester and Time with God from John North helps you build your faith and put God first.
In this episode of Hope 103.2 Growth, Simon Manchester continues with his series on the Book of Exodus.
Listen to Christian Growth with Simon Manchester.
Something New: She Wasn’t Born Yesterday
How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder?
How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday features Janet Evans, a former M&C Saatchi advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next.
“So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing’s off limits in SBWY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,” Janet commented.
“We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.”
Want to continue the conversation? Join the ‘She Wasn’t Born Yesterday’ Facebook Group.
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