Kingdomworks Radio Programs
Stories of personal and city transformation
hosted by Rick Prosser and Geraldine Baker on Rhema FM.
This week Rick catches up with Kate Warner who wears many hats, wife, mum, lawyer and City Councillor in Lake Macquarie. Being present is society is both a privilege and responsibility, we must engage! A statement that will linger, “being in a seat at the table’ is apt for our part to play as Christians.
This week Rick continues Kingdom Conversations with David Balestri. David is an Entrepreneur, Author, Executive Coach and Pastor based at Hope UC. This conversation will encourage and stir every believer everywhere! marketplaceinvasion.com.au/
You will love this week as Rick engages in Kingdom Conversations with David Balestri. David is an Entrepreneur, Author, Executive Coach and Pastor based at Hope UC. This conversation will encourage and stir every believer everywhere! marketplaceinvasion.com.au/
For over 15 years the Annual Lord Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has been happening in the City of Newcastle and in this journey a Student Leadership Forum now follows the breakfast attracting large numbers of student leaders from high schools around the region. Joshua Whiddon shares his insights as someone who has entered this landscape in recent years and now leads the Student Leadership Forum. Tickets, Sponsorship and Beneficiary applications are all open now here
www.kingdomworks.org.au and forum at lmslf.org
Going beyond the church walls may sound intimidating for some and exhilarating for others. One reason why we need one another! This week Rick catches up with Jacob Simpson who’s pioneered the Basement Youth Café in Earling London. You will be greatly encouraged, inspired and your imagination stimulated through this conversation of youth outreach.
Australia Prays activates praying believers across the nation with the National Day of Prayer (NDOP) on the 18 th May 2024. This week Rick catches up with State Coordinator Anna Soh and the Salvation Army’s Craig Stephens on the NDOP as live sites are locked in around the Hunter Region. Visit www.australiaprays.com.au and directly touch base with Anna nsw.ausprays@gmail.com or call 0401593592
March 29 (Part 3) – The City transformation conversation with UK’s Roger Sutton bringing to light initiatives creating real impact. Inspired by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s challenge to faith leaders to “be more ambitious”. This story will encourage and inspire you to think well beyond the four walls of the church.
This week we recap Rick’s catchup with International Evangelist Tim Hall who shares powerfully around Easter and the Good News for us all!
March 22 (Part 2) – This week Rick continues a conversation with Roger Sutton from UK’s Manchester around city transformation. Touching on the power community engagement that leads to community transformation.
March 15 (Part 1) – Manchester UK comes to the Hunter Region with Rick hosting Roger Sutton from Gather Movement start a 3-week conversation around city transformation that leads to both insights and practical application of city changing churches.
Inspiring UK Stories: Rick catches up with Mark Cowling who’s based in Manchester leading local borough unity network in Bolton and throughout the UK is the Social Action Coordinator for Gather Movement. The emerging church unity work is city focused, collaborative, strategic and intentional. The whole Church for the whole city.
Hearts and Hands is an incredible organisation who are passionate about Child Protection awareness. In this program, Geraldine chats to Astrid Hocking about how we can all be part of the conversation to challenge people’s thinking in order to change behaviour. You will be challenged and inspired.
Business is a vital part of and fabric of every city. When entrepreneurs are captured by Jesus they can take on a whole new contribution to the city and His Kingdom on earth. Join Kingdom business leaders Katrina Hobbs and Peter Adcock for this week’s program.
@adcock6425 @onechurchpenrith @hobbsygal
This week Rick catches up with city gospel movement practitioner, Greig Whittaker. This interview will encourage and stir you to see and believe for more for our city!
Thank you to all those in 2023 who share their stories with the people of the Hunter Region.
We look forward to hearing more amazing stories in 2024.
Part 2- Of a significant conversation with missionary to Fiji Peter Schultz and Operation Foundation. This work has brought tangible transformation throughout the prison system and now looks to be expanding into neighbouring nations and beyond.
Part1 – You will be encouraged and inspired of the amazing work through missionary to Fiji Peter Schultz and Operation Foundation. This work has brought tangible transformation throughout the prison system and fostered deep reconciliation into community.
This week Rick catches up with long time the youth ministry call Sarah McCutchen. Discover the journey of discovering God’s plan for your life, learn about the GLS Next Gen initiative and plenty of encouraging insights!
Geraldine and Rick have a conversation around the incredible testimony of Life Church and the birth of Soul Café. Find out about the amazing journey that has resulted in the newly branded Soul Hub and the part that this church plays in the body of Christ across the region. You will be inspired and encouraged by Rick, a blessing to the Church of the city. www.soulhub.org.au
Aunty Donna Meehan needs no introduction. One of our indigenous leaders and host of the weekly Miramar radio program. Joined by Ps Michael Dooley and host Rick Prosser talking about the upcoming revival gathering in Rutherford on November 2-4. These gatherings hosted by Indigenous leaders will be a great gift to the region! For more information call 0474830078 or checkout on facebook
This week Rick catches up with Dr Catherine Hollier talking about the Christian Health Professional Network here in the hunter region. This is an excellent initiative that will provide specialised support to Christian leaders throughout the region that will in turn support believers with specialised help. https://chpn.com.au
Jason Alexander chats with Geraldine about the upcoming Lake Macquarie Mayors Prayer Evening. They talk about the importance of unity and the role of The Church in the city. A great conversation and food for thought about how we can all impact the city around us.
Sue Hodges is an inspiration! This week Rick catches up with Sue about Kairos Prison Ministry working with women who have been impacted by friends, family and partners who have been incarcerated. Midway through the conversation captures the stunning impact of this ministry on Sue’s life catching Rick by surprise. A great ministry and well worth supporting!!
This week Rick catches up with Linda Rolland. As a trained and practicing phycologist also give time and energy as Co-ordinator of the Depression and Hope Network. This support group network outreach is greatly needed and replicable everywhere partnering with local churches. A must listen! Connect with Linda directly here https://depressionandhope.com
This week Rick catches up with Danny Whyte who looks after the ‘Car to Home Project’ based out of Macquarie Care. This great initiative is a practical local church response to the ever present and growing challenge for people who find themselves living in a car.
In this program, Geraldine chats with Ann-Marie Skinner who has recently finished writing a 90 day devotional called “Life with Rough Edges”. As the title suggests, it is all about finding hope in the valley’s of life, even when tragedy and hardships come our way. We know that you will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation. www.annmarieskinner.com.au
This week Rick catches up with Ben Kiujian Rhema CEO. This conversation takes some twists and turns with gold surfacing in the process. This is a must listen with insights and inspiration everywhere.
This week Rick catches up Amelia Gardner around caring for some of our most vulnerable people in our community, children. This discussion touches on Foster Care and Amelia’s journey and the great need in our community for carers.
Did you know the Port of Newcastle welcomes over 50,000 seafarers every year? This week Rick catches up with Gary Dodd from the Mission to Seafarers. An international outreach in the city without leaving the shores. Insights into the life of a Seafarer and how you might be able to support this local mission.
Rick hosts the second part conversation on Aboriginal history, engagement and future with special guests Louise Campbell and Tracy DeGeer.
Rick hosts Louise Campbell and Tracy DeGeer in a 2 part conversation on Aboriginal history, engagement and future. You will discover some of Louise’s journey and very powerful testimony.
Rick Prosser and Stuart Brown, great friends and servants of the Lord, talk all things Annual Lord Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and Student Forum, 2 June 2023.
On this week’s program, Geraldine chats to Kylie Smith from Liberty Life Consulting, She has an incredible testimony of overcoming from the very moment she was born, and her life is a reminder that we all have the choice to overcome, no matter the trauma or situations we find ourselves in. We know you will find hope and inspiration through Kylie today.
This week Rick catches up with Greg Pike. If you have a loved one caught in a destructive lifestyle or perhaps you may be in that situation, there is hope! Greg’s life transformation good news testimony will encourage and inspire you.
Karen leads the community initiative of C3 Victory through the C3 Victory Centre in Charlestown. This conversation surfaces some really simple ways of connecting into some needs throughout the community in a meaningful and replicable way! Check out www.c3victorycentre.org.au for more information.
This week Rick catches up with Rosie Kendall CEO of Christians Against Poverty. CAP is a national ministry pioneered in Newcastle enabling and empowering the local church to meet needs in the local community. Check out www.capaust.org for more information.
Rick catches up with the Machine Gun Preacher prior to his Australia tour and Newcastle visit. Engaging, Inspiring and stirring! This Kingdomworks edition delivers the lot along with a few laughs and a powerful message!
Newcastle locations:
- Saturday March 4 at New Hope Church Caves Beach.
- Sunday March 5 – at Kingdom Community Church Weston’s AM service.
- Sunday March 5 – at Kingdom Community Church Warners Bay’s PM service.
This week Rick hosts two men for two weeks on one very important discussion around men. We touch on some very big issues facing men today and more importantly tips and resources that provide help!
Des Kennedy co-founder of Momentum Australia with radio programs aimed at men around the nation www.momentumaustralia.com
Rob Hoile Program Director of Dad’s in Distress www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com facilitating peer support for men with associated programs for Grandparents and Mums in distress.
Thank you to all those in 2022 who share their stories with the people of the Hunter Region. You can catch up on those stories through the links below or go to the Kingdomworks Stories Booklet where you will find information about each program and QR codes that you can scan to go straight to the program. We look forward to hearing more amazing stories in 2023.
This week Rick catches up with Kingdom Business Entrepreneur Andrew Youngberry. Andrew has applied Kingdom principles to business over decades and outworked his unique calling in the Body of Christ with great effectiveness. Big hearted and big spirited, inspirational!
Geraldine catches up with Dana Copp this week from Zoe’s Place. Zoe’s Place is an incredible organisation bringing hope and support to people who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. Dana is passionate about bringing people into a judgement free, safe space to walk their journey. You will be encouraged by this informative and important conversation. For more information or to find support, please head to www.zoesplace.org.au email: info@zoesplace.org.au Phone 1300 793 595
This week Rick catches up with Jason Alexander lead Pastor of Central Church talking about the recent Lake Macquarie Mayors Prayer Evening. You will be encouraged and inspired by this conversation through what happened at that gathering. As well there is a great opportunity coming real soon with the Central drive-through Christmas experience. For the full recap on the Lake Macquarie Mayors Prayer Evening visit here regionalprayer.org.au For FREE Tickets for the Central Christmas Drive-through visit https://www.christmascentraldrivethru.com/
This week Rick catches up with New Vine Maryland Lead Pastor DJ Konz around “So Loved”. This great initiative spanned months mobilising 100’s of acts of kindness throughout the community and thanking “Local Legends” who have been significant contributors in community. “So Loved” is an inspiring initiative that buildings bridges and blessing into the community and very adaptable to any and every church! Visit their site for more information https://www.newvine.org.au/soloved
This week Rick catches up with Jono Nicholson, Pastor of Generation City Church. You will be greatly encouraged by this Kingdom conversation covering church partnerships, unity and city!
Geraldine Baker continues the conversation with Rick Prosser around some of the incredible combined church events that have happened around the city and the impact that they continue to have in this region. We talk about prayer and the importance of the city wide prayer gatherings as we delve into the history of unity of churches in the area. We have some laughs and believe you will be stirred for what’s next!
Geraldine Baker begins a conversation with Rick Prosser around the rich heritage of unity in the city and the incredible city wide events that have been part of the journey of this region. Rick unpacks some of the impact that God has had through these initiatives and the importance that they have historically for the church of the region. We know you will love this program, and perhaps even walk down memory lane!
Sept 23 – Pastor Stuart Brown, Church & City
Kingdomworks host Rick Prosser catches up with Pastor Stu Brown in a Kingdom conversation about Church and city. Stu has been a long term city kingdom contributer involved in many to most of the Church unity initiatives over the last decade. You will be encouraged, informed, inspired and may have a little laugh!
Sept 16 – Darren & Beck Chapman The Happy Marriage (Part 2)Geraldine picks up the conversation that we started around the Happy Marriage with Darren and Beck Chapman. This week we delve into the area of Connection and talk practically about how you can better connect with your spouse. Be inspired as you listen to this program. This is audio only.
Sept 9 – Darren & Beck Chapman The Happy Marriage (Part 1) This week we are speaking with Darren & Beck Chapman. These guys are passionate about marriage and committed to helping people grow stronger in their marriages. We know this conversation will bless you and will give you some practical and easy ways to build a better marriage.
This week Rick catches up with Steve Blake about The Mighty Gospel Tent coming to Maitland Showgrounds this October. Be sure to catch up on the latest for what will be a significant opportunity for the Hunter Region! More information on this visit www.mightygospeltent.com.au
Rick picks up the conversation with Townsville’s Fiona Cochrane who making waves around the globe. You will be greatly encouraged, challenged and inspired for sure! Fiona is now influencing 39 nations through the Global Leadership Summit Next Gen https://globalleadership.org.au/glsnextgen/
You will love Fiona Cochrane. Wife, mother, church leader and global next generational equipper! Sounds a full life yet Fiona shares humbly how she’s living the dream who’s now influencing 39 nations through the Global Leadership Summit Next Gen https://globalleadership.org.au/glsnextgen/
This week special guest Margot McCrindle joins us. You will love Margot’s care and compassion outworked through her role as the Pastoral Care Manager at the Mater Hospital. A very inspiring conversation that will encourage you to be the good news to those around you!
This week Rick catches up with Perth’s Nick Scott. Catch how he entered into the city church unity space and learn what emerging throughout the Geo Network in Perth. A very encouraging and inspiring story from a significant and refreshing humble leader.
Rick catches up with Newcastle RAHAB’s Kirsty Hammer. You will be encouraged and inspired by the tremendous support by the Church for this ministry that’s going to the margins. There are numerous ways you can get involved as an individual and/or church. Contact us for more information https://www.hellohunter.org.au/rahab
Through a painful journey Ps Garth Ball has emerged with great insights into ‘Understanding Anxiety’. This is a must listen for everyone and will touch on some helpful tools to build into lift that will help to create light at the end of the tunnel! @garthball @rhythmcity.newcastle
You will be inspired and encouraged as you listen to this Kingdom Conversation with Salvation Army’s Craig Stephens. One of Craig’s Kingdom mantras is to ‘conspire for the success of one another’. He lives this out in a contagious way!
This week Rick catches up with Rhema’s CEO Ben Kiujian. You will be encouraged listening to this conversation and learn a bit about Ben and his thoughts on Rhema as it leads into Rhemathon.
This week Rick catches up with UK’s Mark Cowling. Mark is the National Coordinator for ‘Movement for Recovery’ that is collectively mobilizing city unity groups with local government. Along with this Mark is part of the church unity ‘Passion for Bolton’ leadership team. You will be encouraged with all that’s emerging when the Church moves together!
This week Rick catches up with pioneer, entrepreneur, leader and overcomer Janine Epere CEO and Founder of Destiny Haven. Destiny Haven is a residential place of healing for women struggling with life-controlling issues, including addictions, eating disorders and self-harm, based in the Hunter Valley. Alongside of this great work site amazing Social Enterprises developing quality products to underpin the costs of this non government funded work and building life skills. Visit Destiny here www. destinyhaven.org.au and their online shop here www.thediamondcollection.com.au
This week Rick catches up with Ian Shelton talking ’Towns and Cities’. Be sure to catchup with one of the great unity pioneers and spiritual fathers in our nation. www.movement.org.au
Whilst the last couple of years has thrown some curve balls Chris and the team from the LIVE Free Project has accelerated their efforts and outreach towards the community. You will be inspired to action through this weeks program!
This week Rick catches up with the dynamic Florence Madzeevire. Florence is hosting the upcoming Daughters of Destiny Glory Conference here in the region at Hope Unlimited Church in the beautiful city of Maitland.
This week Rick hosts Kirsty Hammer who leads RAHAB a ministry that reaches out to women in the local sex workers industry. This is such a vital work! For those who would like to know and learn more about RAHAB there is a ‘Dessert and Drinks’ information evening coming up on May 4, 7pm. You can register for this evening by emailing rahabnewcastle@gmail.com
Catch Rick with International Evangelist Tim Hall. Tim share powerfully around Easter and the Good News for us all! www.timhall.com.au
This week International Evangelist Tim Hall shares his story and some stories of healing and miracles he’s seen. You will be encouraged, inspired and possibly enjoy Tim’s sense of humour! www.timhall.com.au
Rick catches up with Loraine and Daran at Kwila Community Based Rehab in Hexham. A local pioneering place providing people with addictions a place of community along with meaningful activities. Their location is 137 Old Maitland Road Hexham and you can contact Loraine on 0456983384.
Join Rick this week with special guest Kay Hodge. Kay a local from Newcastle together with husband John left our shores in 2016 to serve Jesus in Nigeria initially linking up with Kent and Ruth Hodges (John’s parents) work. This has led to pioneering Seek Peace a ministry to support grassroots Christian peace building and reconciliation efforts. Can we encourage you to reach out to Kay through their website https://www.seekpeace.co You may even feel led to support this dynamic couple in some way!
An inspiring and vital message for every believer, His Kingdom My Business! Rick hosts UK’s Steve Botham who’s message will both encourage and empower you in everyday life!!
Join Kingdowmorks Anthony (not his real name) for a special program about the effects of porn, addiction and the practical help and hope of freedom. For direct assistance in this area contact the Helpline 0473 631 439 or email newcastlesagroup@gmail.com
Wendy Yapp the ‘crazy ideas lady’ joins Rick this week. Wendy has established a brilliant prayer network ‘Perth Together’ that’s spreading throughout WA.
This week Rick hosts Commissioner James Condon talking National Day of Prayer and Fasting and a whole lot more! Be sure to watch, you will be greatly encouraged and inspired!
Be sure to visit the National Day of Prayer and Fasting website to tune into this significant event on Saturday 26th February https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org.au
This week Rick catches up with Ps Nath talking about the 12 year journey of H20 Baptist Church. From a desperate place late last year to a new space in 2022.
Rick hosts the Rhema guru himself, John Marks! You will love this Kingdomworks edition reflecting on John’s 30 years at Rhema!
