This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Missouri-based pastor and author Zack Eswine for Part 1 of a rich and thoughtful conversation. Zack will be speaking at the upcoming BASECAMP men’s conference. Zack shares his insights into wisdom and relates it everyday moments of life. We also chat about his latest book Wiser with Jesus: overcoming the Tempta…

This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Peter Davies for an encouraging and down-to-earth chat about life, faith, and fatherhood. Peter shares about what to expect at the upcoming men’s conference, how he shared the bible with his daughter by having a weekly "bookclub", and what it looks like to keep showing up and following through as a parent—even …

This Week At Windsor, we sit down with Janelle Keys—photographer, newly published author, graphic designer, and business owner! Janelle shares her journey of working for herself for so many years, stepping into a graphic design role at church, and how creativity has shaped her life. We talk about her deep admiration for Walt Disney, her recent trip…

This Week At Windsor, we dive into the incredible journey of Aidan Holt. Raised in a Christian home, Aidan’s path has taken him through performing arts school, an aeronautical engineering degree, his call to the mission field all of which has lead him to us at WDBC. He shares how faith shaped each step of his journey, his slow "friend zoned" start …

Season 4 kicks off with Jonathan and Ardin catching up and looking ahead at what’s to come in the life of Windsor District Baptist Church! They dive into the exciting launch of the new Foundations course this weekend and discuss what they hope it will bring to the church community. It’s a relaxed and insightful conversation to start the season—tune…

This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Craig McCorkingdale, who shares his journey as a missionary in Cambodia. Craig opens up about the call that led him and his family overseas, the challenges and rewards of life on the mission field, and then the process of returning to Australia to re-establish a life back home. Craig has a great heart to love a…

This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Hilton Edwards, a captivating storyteller and CEO of Bible League International. Hilton shares his remarkable journey to faith, detailing the radical changes that came with with his walk with Jesus. We dive into his calling to Australia, the impactful work of providing Bibles to prison ministries, creating bibl…

This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Rev Dr Steve Bartlett, otherwise known as the Big Cheese! As the Director of Ministries for the Baptist Association NSW & ACT, Steve shares his insights on what makes a church truly healthy, the dynamic of healthy congregationalism, and his personal journey leading to his current role. And, of course, he faces …

This Week At Windsor, we welcome Colin Wellings, a pastor with a passion for both faith and farming! Colin shares stories from his life studying crop disease, his views on how evolution and God connect, and the significance of Jesus telling his disciples of "the white harvest." He also digs deep into how quantity can lead into quality as well as hi…

Join hosts Jonathan and Ardin for this week's inspiring episode of This Week at Windsor! We’re thrilled to welcome Jacky Turano, the heart and soul behind the Jeremiah Project. Jacky’s ministry has been a beacon of hope for the homeless and those going through tough times in the Hawkesbury community and beyond -- providing not just meals, but a lif…

This Week At Windsor, we’re thrilled to welcome Craig Farmer from Partners in Ministry to the episode! Craig, a passionate advocate for uplifting churches and businesses, will share his wisdom on how humility in leadership can transform communities and business. We’ll explore his personal faith journey, discover what drives his mission to encourage…

This Week At Windsor we bring you captivating stories and inspiring conversations straight from our backyard with WDBC member Mark Pentecost! Mark shares his remarkable journey from gospel band frontman to a passionate advocate on the mission field in Ukraine. Discover how his faith and musical background have shaped his path and the incredible wor…

This Week At Windsor, join us as we summersault into the life of Tahlia Kaden; life time member of WDBC, the gravity-defying tumbler and step-daughter to our co-host Ardin. In this episode, Tahlia takes us on her journey—from the high-flying world of competitive tumbling to the deep waters of navigating faith and mental resilience through high scho…

How can we think well about who God is? This Week At Windsor we had the opportunity to speak with Dr Jeffrey Aernie, Professor at Alphacrucis University College and New Testament Scholar. As a fellow American, Jeff and Jonathan go back twenty years attending the same University, then seminary together. Jeff is a lover of language which drew him to …

This Week At Windsor, we have a very special guest return once again: author, pastor, preacher, and retired minister Lee Eclov joins us all the way from the United States to discuss his reflections on life and ministry "behind the pulpit." Lee was lead pastor at Village Church of Lincolnshire where he pastored many seminarians, including Jonathan. …

This Week At Windsor, we have a very special guest: author, pastor, preacher, and retired minister Lee Eclov joins us all the way from the United States to discuss his reflections on life and ministry "behind the pulpit." Lee was lead pastor at Village Church of Lincolnshire where he pastored many seminarians, including Jonathan. In this first of a…

WE'RE BACK! After a few months off we are back and ready to hit the ground running. We're starting off strong with a fantastic chat with Julia Boland, who is a former LPGA golfer, now turned school teacher and administrator. Julia fell into golfing almost as seemlessly as she fell into her Christian faith, following God's path from Australia to Tex…

So we've teased it for a while, but finally we delivered. And we could not think of a better way to celebrate International Women's Day than to finally deliver on our promise to interview our Hawkesbury Mayor, Sarah McMahon. Join us as we sit down with the figurehead of our local government to learn what she is doing to deliver for the needs of our…

Anna Hutchins, a returning guest and renowned rescuer of flatmates, stops by to talk about the persecuted church and her role with Open Doors. Anna touches on the the different kinds of persecution that we can experience and how it effects some of the top 50 most persecuted countries in the world. She also shares some of her own challenges on how e…

On this BONUS episode, Pastor Jonathan sat down with Rev. Jonathan Bradford, head of the Ministry Standards division for the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT. They discussed the importance of keeping churches "safe" for everyone, but especially children and vulnerable adults. Trigger Warning: This is an important listen for anyone involved in chu…

We're back with ANOTHER PRINCIPAL! This week Jonathan sits down with Mark Ramsay, new Principal of Kuyper Christian School. In this episode Jonathan discusses what led Mark to want to become a principal and what impact the gospel can have in the lives of students. Along the way we explore a variety of topics in education, but don't miss the end whe…

So teachers don't actually live at school? Join Ardin and Jonathan as they sit down with special guest Felicity Marlow, Principal of Norwest (+ Ngarra) Christian College. From working her way up from parent to Principal, Felicity shares her passion in building up the younger generation to know their God-given purpose. With over 20 years of experien…

Ardin and Jonathan are faithfully keeping to last week's promise as they sit down with our new Kids Ministry Leader: Judy Bolas. Having given her life to Christ at the age of 8, Judy shares the struggles and joys in surrendering herself to God and serving Him in various ministries. (PLUS: This week's recommendation has something to do with the Supe…

Does culture shape our church? Or does the church shape our culture? Hosts Ardin and Jonathan sit down with Bolivian star, Arsenio (also known as Nito) Minaya and explore both the striking differences and similarities between our churches. Tune in to find out how our special guest made the journey all the way to our church in Windsor (HINT: you won…

Hosts Ardin and Jonathan are starting 2024 with another BANG - literally, as they sit down once again with special guest Eddie Bang (who is now officially our Equipping Pastor!) In this episode, Eddie shares the importance of acceptance as well as the increasing pastoral shortage and failings of the Western Church. Along the way you'll glean some t…

As Jonathan is living his best life back in the motherland, co-host Ardin Beech sits down with our one and only Producer to fill you in on all the exciting events coming up This Week At Windsor! In this second episode, Jonathan and Dr. Jenny Brown (Author, speaker, practitioner, and co-founder of the Family Systems Institute in Australia), dive dee…

That's true...even for our co-host, Ardin Beech, who is back in the studio with Jonathan (and special ring-in Eddie Bang) to preview the first of two episodes featuring our stellar guest Dr. Jenny Brown. She is an author, speaker, practitioner, and co-founder of the Family Systems Institute in Australia. Having devoted her career to the field of fa…

With the APB still out for Ardin Beech, Jonathan hit the road this week to interview Morling College Principal Dr. Tim MacBride about the state of theological education and the shortage of pastoral candidates that is verging on crisis. Join us as Tim shares his passion for preaching and his insights into trends in training for ministry. Along the w…

With Ardin Beech *conveniently* away, Jonathan steps behind the 'host' desk to talk with Bree Bond about the hot, albeit hushed, topic of sex. After sharing a bit of her personal history and spiritual journey, Bree wades into the complex discussion of sex for the Christian -- and why its so often ignored (or even disparaged) in faith contexts. Join…

Ardin and Jonathan welcome their producer Mariah (aka “She Who Must Be Obeyed”) for a conversation about Gen Z, uni life, and the social cost of discipleship.By Ardin Beech, Jonathan Hoffman, Mariah Boersma

After our longest hiatus yet, our hosts are back from the dead and better than ever! The good news for them is that you don't need to be wiser than Solomon (although we know who is!) to host a podcast, you just need a story. And everyone has one -- even Ardin. So join Ardin and Jonathan as they share what you may have missed: Jonathan's recovery, o…

Are religion and science in conflict? Is there coherence between the natural and spiritual worlds? Questions like these troubled the mind of a young atheist scholar named Sarah Irving, leading here to experience an 'intellectual vertigo' that exposed a secular belief that couldn't withstand her moral intuition. Join Ardin and Jonathan as they sit d…

Although KYCK is now behind us, an important question for the church remains: how do we sustain this amazing breakthrough for our youth? Join us as Ardin and Jonathan invite the one and only L-T Hopper (Director of Church Partnership and Content for KCC) to discuss faith, conferences and transformation. PLUS: how to win the respect of kids (Marioka…

A celebrity in our congregation? From Nepal Idol to the Australian army, Ardin and Jonathan are in for a surprise with WDBC's hidden gem Yubi Tiwari. Tune in as Yubi shares the power of prayer, the beauty of a 2 day hike as well as the struggles and transformation from taking a leap of faith. BONUS: unplugged acapella (no auto-tune!)…

Who knew a chapel sermon could turn into a 2 week continuous worship session? Join us as Barry Shafer (Elder, Hospice Chaplain, and Founder of InWord Ministries) takes us behind the world known phenomenon of the Absury Revival. In this episode, Barry gets real with us about life, sickness, the pit of suffering, hypocritical love. Plus, Barry tells …

We are so excited for Season 2 of This Week at Windsor! Join in as we discuss this Summer Break, the downfall of Avatar 2 and previewed the guests for this season to come!By Ardin Beech, Jonathan Hoffman

Merry Christmas! Our gift to you this year is our conversation with Steve Frost, Founder of Horizons Family Law Centre, who invites us on the Holy Spirit's journey to "take and be good news" for the world around us. You'll learn why grace is porous, what a green flag is, and why we should never put Holy Spirit in the corner. PLUS: Carols recap, Chr…

Does God have grandchildren? In this episode a "Pastor's Kid" turned "Pastor" (special guest: Marcus Reid) shares his experience of God's transforming power and what it's like to be scooped out of the ministry fishbowl and into God's loving care. This is a great conversation for anyone who has been raised in a Christian home and wondering about how…

What is God doing among us today? Fresh off their "junket" to Padstow for a leadership intensive, Pastor Chris joins Jonathan and Ardin to unpack what it means to be Building a Discipling Culture ("BDC") here at WDBC. We are asking what it looks like for WDBC to be transforming in the ways that God intended. Press in as we break the glass on our fa…

Ardin invites us to skip down memory lane with local celebrity and librarian (yes, you read that right!) Sarah Frost of Norwest Christian College. Tune in for some '90s nostalgia, some "shushing", and a whole lot of inspiration as Sarah takes us behind the creative process to discover the beauty of God's favour -- after burnout. For access to Sarah…

Back and better then ever, Jonathan returns for a rundown with Ardin on the Hoffmans trip to America. Who doesn't like a good sampling of culture comparison and holiday vignettes? PLUS, announcements about future guests and Ardin's role in the WDBC Carols "extravaganza." For more information about...click on the links below Wheaton College --> http…

In their last episode before a brief hiatus, Ardin and Jonathan discuss the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Its an episode full of cultural observation, beauracracy, and farewells--some more permanent than others! PLUS, Ardin deftly dodges Jonathan's not-so-subtle request for him to be a guest preacher. Listen to find out why. Be sure to em…

What if failure could be celebrated? Ardin and Jonathan are back with a BANG this week -- literally, with special guest Eddie Bang (English Pastor, Sydney Full Gospel Church) -- who talks about the life, times and traumas of giving our whole self to God. In this episode, Eddie gets real with us about culture, mission, depression, and how Jesus meet…

Fresh out of the fishbowl of pastoral ministry, Ardin and Jonathan throw Phil Evans into the hot-seat to unpack his departure from HVBC. Listen as Phil guides us into the valley of decision to share what he learned about faithfulness, identity, leadership, and sitting in the presence of Jesus. Check out what's on the horizon for Phil and his family…

Yeehaw! Theresa Johnson scoots her boots into the studio to get us ready for the upcoming Jamboree on Satruday, 3 September, as Ardin and Jonathan try not to fawn too much over her lilting English accent. Pastor Chris Cullen brings us back to reality as we recap Scomo's growing resume. BONUS: Learn why not to ride the bus with Ardin. For Informatio…

#ThisWeekAtWindsor Jonathan returns from the Gold Coast (and the dance floor) to join Ardin as we get to know Brad Ngorima, who is new to WDBC and was recently baptised. Brad shares his journey to trust in Christ - from Zimbabwe to Australia - striking the resounding truth that simple faith is simply powerful. The hosts also discuss upcoming social…

Anna Hutchins stops by to talk about the persecuted church and her new role with Open Doors. Also this week Anna will be guest preaching at WDBC about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost from Acts. In and around all of that, Jonathan gets Ardin to share his list of wedding "dos and don'ts" be sure not to miss it!…

Ardin serves up a bevy of hot takes with Jonathan this week at Windsor when special guest Josh Domars of Cornerstone catering drops by to discuss being a Christian in the cafe industry, along with their plan to cope with recent floods. Sample our dish on the latest news from NRL, WDBC, and pop culture, but remember grace is always the main course. …

He's baaaack... Safe and (somewhat) sound, Ardin brought a fellow missionary kid ("MK") along with him for the conversation! Listen as Ardin chops it up with David and Robyn Parry, missionaries raising their family on the mission field in Papua New Guinea (PNG). WDBC supports the Parry's in their gospel work with New Tribes Mission. Dave and Robyn …

With Ardin away frolicking in the snow, Jonathan sits down with new Children's Ministry Director Kathy Johnson to discuss raising the next generation of believers in the church. Meanwhile, student pastor Tim McManus stops by with breaking news that he'll soon be leaving the WDBC nest! To learn more about ThinkOrange and their children's ministry cu…