🔗 Links
Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia

Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

🔗 Links

• Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia
• Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

✨ Key Themes

• The difference between doing for God vs being with God
• Spiritual “oil” requires daily filling—not occasional refueling
• Pressure reveals the state of our spiritual maintenance
• The danger of familiarity and neglect in our faith
• The power of community in recognizing spiritual drift
• Dependence on God > striving in our own strength

📖 Scripture References

• Matthew 6:9–13 — The Lord’s Prayer
• Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, O God…”
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 — Strength in weakness
• 1 Samuel 16 — David anointed
• 1 Samuel 15–16 — Saul’s decline
• Judges 16:20 — Samson unaware the Spirit had left him
• John 17 — Jesus prays for unity
• Matthew 25:1–13 — Parable of the ten virgins (oil in lamps)

📚 Resources

• Managing Leadership Anxiety — Steve Cuss
• Teachings from Craig Groeschel (habit-building / “Find your 30”)

💬 Quotes

• “Doing for God can’t come at the cost of being with God.”
• “You can’t live off yesterday’s oil.”
• “You don’t burn out when you’re fuelling up.”
• “Faithfulness is the metric—outcomes belong to God.”
• “I can’t be who God’s called me to be without the oil of God.”
• “It’s never too late to come back and be filled again.”

🚶 Next Steps

• Find your “30” — carve out 30 minutes daily with God
• Identify your “dashboard lights” (stress, frustration, impatience)
• Stop multitasking your time with God—prioritize quality
• Invite trusted people to speak into your spiritual health
• Practice daily repentance and reflection
• Pray the Lord’s Prayer intentionally each day

🔗 Links

• Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia
• Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

⚠️ Disclaimer

This episode touches on grief, death, and mental health. If you are struggling, you are not alone:

• Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

✨ Key Themes

• Easter as both a singular celebration and a daily reality
• The difference between intellectual belief and living resurrection life
• Faith defined as relational, reasonable, and resolved trust
• The significance of “Silent Saturday” and living in the tension of the already/not yet
• The ordinary contexts of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances
• The transformative power of resurrection hope in daily life

📖 Scripture References

• 1 Corinthians 15 – The resurrection of Christ
• 1 Timothy 6 – Resurrection life as “truly life”
• Revelation 1 – Jesus: “I was dead, but now I am alive forevermore”
• Philippians 4 – Peace that surpasses understanding
• Revelation 21 – No more crying, death, or suffering

💬 Standout Quotes

• “A resurrection isn’t just dying and coming back. It’s actually smashing through death to the other side.”
• “Faith is relational, reasonable, and resolved.”
• “Silent Saturday is a window into the tension between the ‘already’ and the ‘not yet.’”
• “The extraordinary can invade the ordinary, and the supernatural can invade the natural.”
• “The power of what resurrection means is obvious when you live differently because of it.”

🚶 Next Steps

1. Reflect on the tension of the “already” and “not yet” in your own life—what are your personal Silent Saturdays?
2. Consider how resurrection hope could shift your perspective on fear, loss, or uncertainty.
3. Take a step of faith—whether through prayer, baptism, or a renewed commitment to trusting Jesus.

🔗 Links / Call to Action

• Learn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/Australia
• Easter services and events across Hillsong locations
• Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

✨ Key Themes

• Preparation over deprivation
• The purpose of fasting: making space for God
• 40 days as a pattern of transformation in Scripture
• Personal devotion vs. religious routine
• Living a “cross-shaped” life

📖 Scripture References

• Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness
• Moses on Mount Sinai (40 days)
• Israel in the wilderness (40 years)
• Elijah’s journey to Horeb (40 days)
• Noah and the flood (40 days of rain)
• 1 Corinthians 5 – “Celebrate the feast… without the leaven”
• Galatians 5 – Fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh
• 1 John 4 – The nature of God’s love
• “Take up your cross and follow me” (Gospels)
• Psalm prayer: “Search me, O God…”

💬 Quotes

• “Fasting isn’t the goal—it’s preparation for a feast.”
• “This isn’t just about self-denial; it’s about joining the story.”
• “Repentance isn’t about emotion—it’s about direction.”
• “When God puts His finger on something, He also brings the power to change it.”
• “The love of God is choosing to do good for someone who may not love you back.”

🚶 Next Steps

• Choose one intentional way to prepare for Easter (fasting, prayer, or Scripture)
• Ask God: “What are You wanting to transform in me?”
• Practice daily repentance as simple direction change
• Read a Gospel account leading up to Easter
• Reflect on how you can live more like Jesus in everyday relationships

🔗 Links

• Join a Hillsong location near you this Easter
• Visit: hillsong.com/australia
• Podcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast

⚠️ Disclaimer

This episode touches on themes of shame, identity, and personal struggles. If you’re navigating similar challenges, please know you’re not alone.

For support in Australia:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

✨ Key Themes

• Come as you are, but don’t stay the same ✈️
• The Gospel breaks down barriers and bias 🤝
• Mission happens around tables, not just in church 🍽️
• There is no “holy elite”—everyone is called 🙌
• Identity (worth) comes before behaviour (walk) 🪞
• Unity and belonging are not optional in the Gospel ❤️

📖 Key Scripture References

• Galatians 2 (Paul confronting Peter)
• Acts 10–11 (Peter and Cornelius)
• Ephesians 1–6 (Worth before walk)
• Luke 10 (People of peace)
• Matthew 7:5 (Remove the log from your own eye)

💬 Standout Quotes

• “There is no such thing as a holy elite.” 🙌
• “Don’t call unclean what God has called clean.” 🔥
• “The Gospel spread around tables, not stages.” 🍽️
• “It’s not about fixing people—it’s about walking with people.” 🚶
• “Unity and belonging are not optional in the Gospel.” ❤️
• “You can’t get people to leave shame if they don’t understand their worth first.” 🪞

🚶 Next Steps

• Invite someone outside your usual circle to a meal this week
• Practice “uncomfortable fellowship” intentionally
• Reflect on any biases or barriers you may be holding
• Focus on showing people their worth before correcting behaviour
• Take one step toward being mission-minded in your everyday life

🔗 Links / Call to Action

• Church: https://hillsong.com/australia
• Podcast: Hillsong Australia Podcast (available on all major platforms)

Join us at Hillsong Australia and be part of what God is doing across the nation.

🌐 Church: https://hillsong.com/australia
🎧 Podcast: https://hillsong.com/podcasts

✨ Key Themes

• 🏃 Running the race with endurance
• 🎯 Keeping Jesus as the ultimate goal
• 🧳 Letting go of hidden “weights” that slow us down
• 🛤 Staying in your God-given lane
• 🌱 Faithfulness today leads to future fruit
• 🔄 God’s power to redeem our time and mistakes

📖 Key Scripture References

• Hebrews 12:1–3
• Galatians 6:9
• Hebrews 11
• Matthew 7:24–27
• Ephesians 5:15–16
• John 21 

💬 Standout Quotes

• “God can’t anoint who you pretend to be—He can only anoint who you really are.” 🔥
• “Passion comes and goes, but purpose anchors you.” ⚓
• “We often live for tomorrow and miss what God is doing today.” ⏳
• “God is not looking for perfect vessels—He’s looking for willing vessels.” 🙌

🚶 Next Steps

• Identify the weights slowing you down—busyness, comparison, or overcommitment—and intentionally lay them aside.
• Refocus your goal on Jesus, not just outcomes or achievements.
• Stay faithful in your current season, trusting that God produces fruit in His timing.
• Run your lane—embrace who God created you to be instead of comparing yourself to others.
• Make the most of today by loving people well and sharing the hope of Jesus.

🔗 Links / Call to Action

Join us at Hillsong Australia and be part of what God is doing across the nation.

🌐 Church: https://hillsong.com/australia
🎧 Podcast: https://hillsong.com/podcasts

Register: Sisterhood Conference 2026
https://hillsong.com/australia/sisterhood/conference/

✨ Key Themes

• 👑 Daughter before leader
• 🔥 If you’re a believer, you’re a leader
• 💛 Leadership is servanthood and encouragement
• 🌿 True beauty starts within
• 💪 Don’t let your setbacks set you back
• 🤝 The power of gathering generations together

📖 Key Scripture References

• John 4:34
• Genesis 3
• Galatians 5:22–23
• 1 Peter 2:9
• Mark 10:45

💬 Standout Quotes

• “If you’re a believer, you’re a leader.” 🔥
• “Leadership is servanthood.” 🤍
• “Transformation is inside out, not outside in.” 🌿
• “Encouragement is leadership.” ✨

🚶 Next Steps

• Identify one person you can encourage and lead toward “point B.”
• Reflect on where fear or insecurity may be holding you back — and choose to step forward anyway.
• Guard your inner world. Prioritize spiritual health over outward performance.
• Commit to gathering — don’t isolate yourself from sisterhood community.

🔗 Links / Call to Action

For more information about Hillsong Church Australia
https://hillsong.com/australia

For more from the Hillsong Australia Podcast
https://hillsong.com/Australia/podcast

Be inspired to take your place in God’s purpose as we move forward together with vision, courage, and unity.

✨ Key Themes

• Building what’s in front of you 🧱
• Everyone has a role to play 🙌
• Serving the city, not just attending church 🌆
• Commitment over compromise 🔒
• Daily rhythms that guard your heart 🕊️
• Future glory over past success 🚀

📖 Key Scripture References

• Ephesians 2
• Nehemiah (Rebuilding the Wall)
• 3 John 2
• 1 Kings 19 (Elijah’s rest)

💬 Standout Quotes

• “No role is small in God’s building. Every believer has a place and a purpose.” ✨
• “We’re not just consumers of church — we’re called to serve.” 🤝
• “God’s greatest glory is not found in impressive buildings, but in His living presence among a rebuilt people.” 🕊️
• “God’s work moves forward through humble hands, not proud hearts.” 🙏
• “We can strengthen the wall by commitment or weaken it by compromise.” ⚖️
• “Building together focuses on the future glory, not the past.” 🔭

🚶 Next Steps

• Look for a need in your church or community and take ownership of it
• Commit to serving in a ministry or team
• Create daily rhythms that support your spiritual and physical wellbeing
• Reflect on where compromise may be weakening your commitment
• Ask God what you’re called to build in this season
• Choose to focus on what God is doing now — not just what He’s done before

🔗 Links / Call to Action

Join us at Hillsong Church:
https://hillsong.com/australia

Subscribe to the Hillsong Australia Podcast:
https://hillsong.com/australia/podcast

Drawing from John 11 and the story of Lazarus, Donna shares from both Scripture and personal experience to explore how suffering, grief, and despair are not signs of weak faith — but often spaces where faith is formed.

At the beginning of a new year, when hope and expectation can sit alongside unexpected hardship, this episode reminds us that God meets us not only in breakthrough — but also in lament.

⚠️ Disclaimer & Support

This episode contains discussions around grief, loss, suffering, and emotional pain which may be sensitive for some listeners.

If this conversation raises difficult emotions or you need support, you are not alone. The following Australian support services are available:

• Lifeline Australia — 📞 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au

• Beyond Blue — 📞 1300 22 4636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au

• 1800RESPECT — 📞 1800 737 732
https://www.1800respect.org.au

If you are in immediate danger, please call 000 🚨

✨ Key Themes

1. Jesus Weeps With Us ❤️
God does not stand distant from our pain. The compassion of Jesus Christ shows that grief and faith can exist together — and that lament is a biblical response to suffering.

2. Movement Is Medicine 🚶
Healing is often not immediate or passive. Emotional, spiritual, and relational movement can be part of the process God uses to restore us.

3. Take Off the Grave Clothes 🕊️
Pain can leave behind beliefs, identities, or coping mechanisms that no longer serve us. Like Lazarus of Bethany, we may need community to help remove what keeps us bound.

📖 Key Scripture References

• John 11:1–44 — Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead
• John 11:35 — “Jesus wept”
• Colossians 1:24 — Sharing in Christ’s sufferings
• Book of Job — Faithfulness amidst suffering
• Book of Psalms — Biblical expressions of lament and hope
• Book of Lamentations — Grief, sorrow, and trust in God
• Genesis 12–21 — Abraham & Sarah waiting for Isaac
• Genesis 37–50 — Joseph’s suffering and redemption
• Book of Esther — God’s providence amidst adversity

💬 Standout Quotes

💭 “Suffering and hardship are going to be part of progress.”
🤝 “Compassion doesn’t mean we’ve got to have the answers.”
📖 “Despair is part of life — and Scripture gives us language for it.”
💔 “You can be so blessed in one area of life and still deeply hurting in another.”
✨ “Life has tension all the time — it’s finding Jesus in those tensions, not the absence of them.”
🚶 “Healing often requires movement.”
🕊️ “We may need community to help us remove our grave clothes.”

🚶 Next Steps

• Spend time reading John 11 and reflect on how Jesus responds to grief 📖
• Journal honestly using a Psalm of lament (e.g. Psalm 13 or Psalm 42) ✍️
• Talk to a trusted friend, pastor, or mentor about any pain you may be navigating 🤝
• Identify areas where you may feel “stuck” — and consider what movement could look like this week 🧭

🔗 More Information

For more information about Hillsong Church Australia, visit hillsong.com/australia
For more from the Hillsong Australia Podcast, visit hillsong.com/Australia/podcast

✨ Key Themes

• Christ as supreme, sufficient, and Saviour 👑
• The pressure to conform in school, work, social settings, and social media 🌍
• Practical faith habits: spending time with God throughout the day ⏰🙏
• Grace and perseverance in every season of life 🌿
• Living a Christ-centered life without adding “extra” works or distractions ✝️

📖 Key Scripture References

• Colossians 1:15–20 — Christ is supreme over all creation and the church
• Romans 12:2 — Do not conform to the patterns of this world; be transformed
• James 1:26 — If you cannot control your tongue, your religion is worthless
• Psalms 23:1 — “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.”
• Lamentations 3:22–23 — God’s mercies are new every morning
• Mark 1:35 — Jesus Christ rising early to pray in solitude

💬 Standout Quotes

💪 “Christ is sufficient in my weakness, and He has given us His grace for strength.” — Jerry
🙏 “God is my Lord and Savior; in Him, I have all that I need.” — Alissa
🧱 “Master the mundane—it’s in the daily habits that our faith is fortified.” — Vasiti
✨ “There’s always going to be pressure to conform, but choosing Christ daily is the answer.” — Tyler

🚶 Next Steps

1. Daily Time with God — Commit to starting or ending your day with prayer, Scripture, or worship (even 15–30 minutes) 📖
2. Master the Mundane — Find spiritual practices in everyday rhythms like chores, driving, or walking 🚗
3. Resist Pressure to Conform — Identify areas where you feel pressure and intentionally choose Christ-centered responses 🧭
4. Reflect on Christ’s Sufficiency — Remind yourself regularly that Jesus provides everything you need ✝️
5. Grace for Every Season — Trust that God equips you differently in each season 🌿

🔗 More Information

For more information about Hillsong Church Australia, visit hillsong.com/australia
For more from the Hillsong Australia Podcast, visit hillsong.com/Australia/podcast

Through the lens of Abraham’s life, this conversation explores what it means to live a life of righteousness in everyday moments — not through perfection, but through trust and obedience to God. The discussion wrestles with the tension between living distinctively as followers of Jesus while remaining engaged with the world around us in love and humility.

Together, the team reflect on generational faith, the responsibility of example, the call to distinctive holiness, and the daily disciplines that help shape a life that honours God and blesses others.

✨ Key Themes

• Following in the footsteps of faith — and creating footsteps for others to follow 👣
• Righteousness as a gift received through trusting God 🎁
• Generational impact and spiritual inheritance 🌱
• Living with distinctive holiness in everyday life ✨
• Christianity as personal, but not private 🤝
• The daily pursuit of God through spiritual disciplines 📖🙏
• Abiding in obedience as a relational posture ❤️
• The empowerment of the Holy Spirit in holy living 🔥
• Mentorship and investing in the next generation 🧭
• Obedience as worship, not performance 🎵

📖 Key Scripture References

• Book of Genesis 15:6 — Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness
• Epistle to the Hebrews 12:1 — Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses
• Book of Psalms 119:105 — Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
• Gospel of Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the Kingdom
• Gospel of John 13:34–35 — They will know you by your love
• Acts of the Apostles 1:8 — You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you

📚 Referenced Resources

• Lectio 365 Devotional — by Pete Greig 📱

💬 Standout Quotes

✨ “We follow in others’ footsteps, but we also create footsteps for others to follow.”
🙏 “Righteousness is the gift of salvation — it begins with trust in God.”
🤝 “Christianity is personal, but it’s not private.”
✨ “Holiness is not just saying the right thing — it’s living it.”
❤️ “Obedience is not performance; it’s a posture of relationship.”
👣 “We don’t need to see the whole path — just the next step.”
🔥 “Distinctive holiness is lived out in everyday obedience.”
💛 “We will be known by our love.”

🚶 Next Steps

• Identify one spiritual discipline to intentionally grow in this year (e.g. prayer, Scripture, silence) 📖
• Ask the Holy Spirit where He is prompting obedience in your everyday life 🔥
• Consider how your life reflects Christ to those around you — in word and action 💬
• Invite accountability through godly community 🤝

🔗 More Information

For more information about Hillsong Church Australia, visit hillsong.com/Australia
For more from the Hillsong Australia Podcast, visit hillsong.com/Australia/podcast

Together, they explore what it means to live a life of adventurous faith, heartfelt gratitude, and expansive generosity in our everyday lives.

✨ Key Themes

1. Looking Back to Move Forward 🔍➡️
“The further backward you can look, the further forward you can see.”
Scripture reminds us that what has been written in the past serves as both an example and a warning for our lives today. The story of Abraham becomes a model for how we live by faith in the present.

2. A Life of Adventurous Faith 🧭🔥
Abraham’s journey began with a call from God to step out without knowing where he was going. In the same way, our walk with Jesus Christ invites us into a lifelong spiritual adventure that requires trust, obedience, and movement.

3. A Life of Grace-Filled Gratitude 🙏🎁
Understanding that everything we have is a gift from God shifts our posture from entitlement to gratitude — shaping how we see both our resources and our responsibility.

4. A Life of Expansive Generosity 🤝🌍
God’s blessing was never intended to stop with us. We are blessed so that we can be a blessing — extending hospitality, provision, and faith to those around us.

📖 Key Scripture References

·       Genesis 12:1–4

·       Genesis 12:2

·       Genesis 18:1–15

·       Micah 4:4

·       1 Corinthians 10:11–13

·       Galatians 3:14

·       Luke 14:28–33

📚 Book Recommendations

·       A Very Private School — Charles Spencer

·       The Story That Makes Sense of All of Our Stories — Daryl Johnson

·       In Him (In Christ) — E. Stanley Jones

💬 Standout Quotes

·       “We don’t need a New Year’s resolution — we need a New Year revelation.” ✨

·       “We preach on Sundays so that you can apply truth on Monday.” 📅

·       “God is calling us back to the adventure of faith.” 🧭

·       “Following Jesus costs everything — but He also gives everything.” ❤️

🚶 Next Steps

·       Reflect on the foundations of your faith this week 🪨

·       Invite someone into your world through hospitality 🍽️

·       Take one intentional step of faith in an area where you’ve become comfortable 👣

🔗 More Information

For more information about Hillsong Church Australia, visit hillsong.com/Australia
For more from the Hillsong Australia Podcast, visit hillsong.com/Australia/podcast