Episode 1 available April 7

The New Christian is a podcast for anyone exploring faith — asking big questions about who God is, who Jesus is, and what it really means to call yourself a Christian.

Hosted by Chris Jolly, Drive announcer on Hope 1032 and a relatively new Christian himself, this podcast follows a journey of discovery as Chris sits down with seasoned Christian leaders, mentors, and thinkers to explore the foundations of faith.

Season One covers questions like:

Who is God?

Who is Jesus?

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Why church? Why prayer? Why does evil exist?

Even… how do you read the Bible?

Each episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation designed for the curious, the seeker, the new believer — and even the lifelong Christian wanting to go deeper.

No jargon. No assumptions. Just real questions, trusted voices, and a growing faith.

Whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time or rediscovering it, you’re invited to learn alongside Chris — one conversation at a time.

Because some questions don’t have quick answers… but they’re worth asking.

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Join Heidi Wysman as she reflects on biblical principles to anchor you deeper in Hope.

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.

"I pray this message will encourage and inspire you," – Heidi

Key Takeaways:

• Joy, as described in the Bible, is a profound, abiding presence not dependent on external circumstances.

• Jesus invites us to abide in Him, which allows His joy to remain in us and our joy to be full.

• The concept of abiding involves daily engagement with God's word and being receptive to His presence.

• True joy is an inherent gift from Jesus, not something that needs to be manufactured or earned.

• Remaining in Jesus’ love, especially during trials, anchors the soul to an unmovable foundation.

Notable Quotes:

• "His joy remaining in me, so that my joy may be full."

• "It's about receiving what only he can give."

• "These things I've spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you and that your joy may be full."

• "Joy. True joy lives in us."

• "In his presence there is fullness of joy."

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From John the Baptist to the cross, what happens after John 3:16 helps us to better grasp hold of it. In this final episode, Tom and Cass discuss God's verdict upon the world and the gracious opportunity to share eternal life.

The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16.

In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (former lecturer at Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus.

We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

MORE ABOUT CASS

Cass lectured in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she also lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor.

MORE ABOUT TOM

Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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