Trailer
This series is built on the knowledge that no choice or step we take is an isolated incident. Every decision is a step down a path with inevitable outcomes. In each episode, Karl Faase introduces you to a remarkable Australian and their story of faith. This short series is great run in groups and there will be an opportunity to think about faith, identity, baptism and service.
3 mins
Episode 01 - The Father’s Love – Story of Tony Hoang
In this episode we meet ex drug dealer Tony Hoang. Hear his story of growing up in the gangs of Sydney's Cabramatta and how his life abruptly changed directions one morning. His story is a struggle for belonging, a miraculous intervention and ultimately, the love of the Father who is always ready to welcome a child home.
11 mins
Episode 02 - New Identity - Story of Eloise Wellings
In this episode we meet Olympian and charity founder Eloise Wellings. She tells her story of running and her dream of making it to the Olympics, how running was who she was and how injury initiated her journey of faith. She shares how faith impacted her sport and how she felt led to support the community of Uganda through her charity, Love Mercy.
14 mins
Episode 03 - Never Too Late - Story of Duncan Brown's Dad
In this episode we meet Duncan Brown, who has lived out his calling in many different areas such as journalism, ministry and running businesses. He speaks about his childhood, becoming a Christian as a teenager and the many steps he has taken in his life of faith. The best moment however came more recently, when he baptised his son and his dad.
12 mins
Episode 04 - Something Deeper - Story of Gemma Bell
In this episode, Gemma Bell shares her story of coming to faith - consisting of many small steps from childhood through to reluctantly going with her partner to church as an adult. Hear of how a community of faith supported and came alongside her, eventually encouraging her as she stepped out of her nice comfortable family home to moving in to Fusion, a home supporting homeless youth.
14 mins
A new resource designed to facilitate conversations about life, faith and where our decisions are taking us.
This 4-week series is designed for churches or group leaders who wants to spark faith conversations that encourage people to consider their next steps. It can be used as a sermon series, mid-week course or small group resource that engages people exploring faith for the first time and helps Christians reflect deeper.
Topics covered:
Week 1: The Father’s Love – Tony Hoang’s Story (Consider Faith)
Week 2: New Identity – Eloise Welling’s Story (Consider Identity)
Week 3: Never Too Late – Duncan Brown’s Story (Consider Baptism)
Week 4: Something Deeper – Gemma Bell’s Story (Consider Service)
Structure:
Part 1: Story of faith and reflections from Karl Faase (video) – 10-15 mins
Part 2: Discussion and reflection (in groups) – 20 mins
Part 3: Prayer and Invitation (by you or the group leader) – 10 mins
Setting:
This four-week series could be done in the following ways:
- 4-week small group series across the life of your church
- Mid-week church-wide course – where people can all come to watch and discuss together
- Run in stand-alone groups facilitated specifically as a pointed discipleship tool readying people for next steps of faith
- As a series worked through in your Sunday services
In any of these contexts, we encourage you to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, encourage your church to invite friends and family, and emphasise the opportunity every week to take a step of faith and consider baptism.
Duncan Brown
Duncan Brown is a former journalist, pastor and head of Scripture Union. After years of varying roles in ministry and business, he has returned to his home state of Queensland to run an agribusiness with his sister. Their love of the land and entrepreneurial skills allow them to build a successful business with social purpose objectives.
Eloise Wellings
Eloise grew up running and from the age of 10, had her eyes on the Olympics. After years of setbacks and injuries, she finally walked onto the track at the London Olympics in 2012, many years after first qualifying at 16. Through her teenage years, she found faith in Jesus and after meeting olympian Julian Achon from Uganda, she co-founded Love Mercy – a charity that empowers Northern Ugandans to overcome poverty.
Gemma Bell
Gemma, her husband and their daughter live onsite at a home built to support youth experiencing and at risk of homelessness. She facilitates a space where teens can be supported to finish their education, find jobs and grow to become responsible adults.
Tony Hoang
After a tumultuous early life as a child born to Vietnamese Refugees and rebellious teenage years caught up in gangs, Tony dramatically met Jesus when he asked God ‘for a sign’. That sign was a group from the Potter’s House Church evangelising on the streets of Cabramatta where Tony was a drug dealer. His life took a dramatic turn and he now leads the church that introduced him to Jesus in that dark place.