What is Companioning and how it makes for better listening

What is Companioning and how it makes for better listening

In a kind of spoken silence, I sat with Felicia Murrell this week for the podcast. Our chat brought forth something rare in our noisy age – the sacred art of listening. Felicia shared how she found her strength in being unseen, reading books in quiet corners....
Losing God and Cradling Grief – Podcast Interview

Losing God and Cradling Grief – Podcast Interview

I appeared on a podcast to talk about my life, faith and poetry. The NINE LIVES podcast centres around the Enneagram. (I identify as leading with the 9.)  If you are into podcasts, you might like it, especially the 2nd episode where I share honestly on some tough...
PODCAST INTERVIEW – Rethinking God with Tacos.  May ’21

PODCAST INTERVIEW – Rethinking God with Tacos. May ’21

I loved spending time with @jasonclarkis and @pastorderekt on their Rethinking God with Tacos Podcast last week. LISTEN HERE Extract from their webpage:Trauma, pain, empathy like Jesus, and healing for the oppressed, misunderstood, lost, or broken; in this podcast...
Soaking Prayer – Healing and Relief from Fear and Anxiety

Soaking Prayer – Healing and Relief from Fear and Anxiety

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-hS9pAbeiE   This 30 minute audio prayer was especially developed for my own children as they battled with anxiety and fear.  Since recording and releasing the prayer, adults and children alike have sent in stories and testimonies from...
The Father’s Blessing of LOVE

The Father’s Blessing of LOVE

If you grew up with the most amazing dad who regularly blessed you, please stop reading. This is not for you. The other 95% of the population might want to read on. What I discovered in my travels as a speaker and prayer counsellor to pastors and leaders is this: most...
Repentance, Kindness and Confession – Sermon

Repentance, Kindness and Confession – Sermon

I preached this 14 February 2016 at CityLife Baptist Caloundra In this message David Tensen interprets the importance of repentance and confession from a point of Kindness and Relationship Right click and ‘Save As’ to download message here in Mp3...
Sermon – You, the Land and Spiritual Dynamics

Sermon – You, the Land and Spiritual Dynamics

At short notice I was asked to preach at a midweek service in Brisbane. I felt the nudge of the Lord to release some revelation before the end of the year. In this audio recording I teach some elementary principles on our connection and responsibility to the land as...
Sermon – Birds and Foxes

Sermon – Birds and Foxes

On the road from Stress to the Storm, the voices of convenience and comfort meet us to offer us that which only true commitment to Christ can bring, peace. Preached 24th October 2015 at Caloundra CityLife Baptist –  In this message David Tensen shares from...
On Israel and One New Man – Sermon

On Israel and One New Man – Sermon

I recently travelled to Israel.  Following the 11 day trip I shared on some experiences and thoughts on the Jew / Gentile dynamic.  Drawing from Ephesian 2:11-22 I spent a little time expounding on the ONE NEW MAN that Paul writes about.   Online Stream...
Repentance and Obedience – Sermon

Repentance and Obedience – Sermon

I preached a message on Repentance and Obedience Sunday 28th June. This includes a seasonal word I read out. Download in ZIP file: Download Sermon ZIP Notes: Download Scripture Notes
Sermon – Treasures in Heaven

Sermon – Treasures in Heaven

12th April 2015 As part of a series through the sermon on the mount at Caloundra CityLife Baptist Church, I taught on how treasures in heaven are stored. This message will challenge and encourage you in your faith. Notes and whiteboard illustrations available at...
Sermon – Watch With Me

Sermon – Watch With Me

I preached a message from Matthew 26 on Jesus request to His disciples in the Garden of Gesthemane. I feel it’s a timely word for the church on friendship.  This message has since been requested to be an article in the next QB Magazine.   The first half is a...
New Year’s Blessing – An Audio Prayer – 2014-15

New Year’s Blessing – An Audio Prayer – 2014-15

In the audio: 1. Opening thanksgiving 2. Courage in Transition 3. Breaking Trauma bonds 4. Prosperity, Hope and Joy Blessing. Total Length 9:2 Minutes Play it here: Download it here: [twocol_one] Get the MP3 file Right Click & Save As to download...