Every Friday, Church Talks welcomes a different Gold Coast pastor to share real‑life gospel stories and practical ways our 290 churches can move as one family on mission. Listen in for hope‑filled insights, city impact wins, and on‑mic prayer over our coast.
Brought to you by the Full Gospel Apostolic Centre (FGAC)
Learning to Become Human with Andrew McInnes, Church of Christ Burleigh
Andrew McInnes spent 20 years calling himself a Christian before something shifted. Now Senior Pastor at Church of Christ Burleigh, he carries decades of ministry experience - PE teacher to pastor of pastors - and a framework for faith that's both simple and deeply rooted.
In this episode: spiritual formation, nominal Christianity, the weight of pastoral ministry, and an honest vision for what the Gold Coast church could be.
For pastors, church members, and anyone wondering if there's more to the Christian life than rules and routines.
25 Jun 2026
A Boy and His God with Nick Bothe, Elevation Church
Nick Bothe is six months into the Gold Coast and one of the most fired-up young voices you'll hear. In Episode 09 of Church Talks he sits down with Pedro for a raw, honest conversation about the calling he received at 14, the night God told him "I'm proud of you" before he'd done a thing in ministry, and the two-year journey of forgiveness that led him to reconcile with the father who wasn't even at his wedding — and who now holds his baby daughter. They talk purity and the one-degree decisions that shape a life, a generation that's over-stimulated but starving for something real, and Nick's conviction that the church exists to be sent out, not just gathered in. His challenge for the city: be a believer who doesn't just believe the gospel, but does it — one person, one conversation, every day. Brought to you by the Full Gospel Apostolic Centre (FGAC).
7 May 2026
Stewarding What God Has Built with Stewart Perry, Anglican Church
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Stewart Perry, an Anglican minister who has served on the Gold Coast for over a decade.
Stuart shares about his journey growing up in the Anglican Church, learning the deep lesson that ministry ultimately belongs to God, not us. The conversation moves through leadership, humility, the beauty and challenges of traditional church life, and the quiet work of faithfully serving a city over many years.
They also talk about unity among pastors, the importance of prayer across denominations, and the opportunity the Church has on the Gold Coast to humble itself and seek God together.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about longevity in ministry, stewarding what God has entrusted to us, and remembering that the Church ultimately belongs to Christ.
9 Apr 2026
The Gold Beneath the Surface with Kyle Self, World Changers Church
In this audio-only episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro speaks with Kyle Self from World Changers Church about redemption, discipleship, truth, love, and the real needs of the Gold Coast.
Kyle shares his story of being radically saved out of a life of gangs, drugs, and violence, and reflects on what it means to build a church that engages, equips, and empowers people for real change. It’s a conversation about healing, humility, unity, and learning to see the gold beneath the surface.
19 Feb 2026
A Life That Speaks with Isaac Lenton
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Isaac Lenton from Sanctuary Church for a deeply honest conversation about faith.
Isaac shares what he’s learned from ministry, everyday work, and life among people who aren’t impressed by Christian labels - only by lives that genuinely reflect Jesus. Together, they talk about integrity, stillness, unity, and why the Church’s witness is strongest when it’s quiet, faithful, and lived out over time.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen again, and allow our lives to say what our mouths often rush to say.
17 Dec 2025
Practicing the Way with Ben Radnidge, Our Community
In this episode, Pedro sits down with Ben Radnidge (Our Community) for an honest conversation about the difference between talking about the Christian life and actually living it.
Ben shares openly about the temptation to settle for language instead of obedience - how we can “amen” powerful ideas yet never learn to walk them out in real life. From his UFC analogy to his reflections on formation, unity, and the fruit of the Spirit, Ben points us back to the simple call of Jesus:
Don’t just know the words. Practice the way.
3 Dec 2025
The Cry of a Unified Church with Michael Hands, Newlife Church
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Michael Hands, Lead Minister of Newlife Church on the Gold Coast, for a conversation about hunger, holiness, and the hope of a unified Church.Michael shares how his own journey with God has led him to rediscover what truly matters - not performance or platform, but presence. Together they talk about revival, repentance, and why unity won’t come from passion for unity itself, but from a shared hunger for Jesus.This conversation is a prayer that every church on the Coast would carry one cry: “Lord, we want You here.”
29 Oct 2025
Building Big People with Mike and Liz Webber, Church
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Mike and Liz Webber, pastors of Church GC, for an honest, joy-filled conversation about building people, trusting God, and leading from rest.Mike and Liz share how their years in ministry have reshaped their definition of growth. It’s not about building big churches but about building big people. True disciples grounded in the Word, steadfast in prayer, and confident in who they are in Christ.They talk about the tension of leading in a city full of opportunity yet remaining faithful to the simple things... prayer, family, and presence. Their story is marked by laughter, humility, and a deep conviction that the Gospel still changes lives when we give it room to breathe.Throughout the conversation, they remind us that strength in ministry doesn’t come from striving but from surrender. That the health of a church is measured not by how many attend on Sunday but by how deeply its people walk with Jesus on Monday.It’s a conversation full of grace, wisdom, and warmth, a reminder that the Church grows tallest when its roots go deep.
15 Oct 2025
Becoming, Participating, and Simply Jesus with Steve Gray, Burleigh Heads Church of Christ
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Steve Gray, longtime pastor at Burleigh Heads Church of Christ and Griffith University chaplain. Steve shares his journey from chasing the rockstar life overseas to finding himself on his knees before God, and how that encounter reshaped his calling.Together, they explore the heartbeat of his ministry... becoming and participating and the conviction that every believer must move from consuming to actually being the Church. Steve unpacks the lessons of leading a replant, the tension between wisdom and youthful zeal, and the call to make space for ordinary people to step into mission.From op shops becoming places of baptism, to his reflections on technology, AI, and even cleaning the church bathrooms before our recording session, Steve reminds us that ministry is about pointing people back to Simply Jesus.
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2 Oct 2025
Presence Over Platforms with Lachlan Jones, The Gathering
In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Lachlan Jones, pastor of The Gathering in Tweed Heads. Lachlan opens up about his unlikely journey from carpenter to pastor, the defining moments that reshaped his ministry, and how God led him to rediscover intimacy over idolatry. Together, they explore the pain and beauty of friendships in ministry, the challenge and hope of church unity on the Gold Coast and Tweed, and a radical shift in how The Gathering lives out discipleship through home gatherings. Lachlan’s story is one of surrender, the pursuit of God's presence, and courage to follow Jesus wherever He leads. Pastors and leaders will be encouraged to re-examine their own rhythms, the idols that creep in, and the central call to lead people into the presence of God.
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