More Than a Cake Stall, a podcast exploring the many ways women in the PCNSW have used the gifts God has given them in service of the Kingdom.

In Season 1 we’ve partnered with Jericho Road, the justice and mercy arm of the PCNSW, to highlight ministries that share the love of Jesus to the most vulnerable in our communities.

 – a Christmas series where we will uncover the stories of grace in Jesus’ origin story. Join us as we recall the grace-filled lives of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, Elizabeth, Mary and Anna. We trust that these stories will compel you to worship and adoration, preparing your heart to celebrate the birth of our King Jesus.

an Easter series in which we consider the last seven sayings by Jesus as he hanged on the cross. Special guest contributors include Sarah Bell, Jenny Allen and Anna Moss.

a Church History crash course on the debate regarding women elders in the Presbyterian Church of NSW&ACT.

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In episode 2, After Union, we consider the impact of Union and how it framed the debates on ordination of women to the eldership; and how the Federal and State Assemblies worked out who had the authority to make decisions about the office elders. 

0402 - How Did We Get Here? After Union

In Season 4, episode 1, we follow the debates on women elders in the GAA and GANSW through the 1940s until Union.

0401 - How Did We Get Here? - Until Union

In this Mother's Day Special, Sylvia Siu shares a word of encouragement to our listeners through the story of Hagar, who named God 'El Ron ', "the Lord who sees".

Mother's Day Special - The Lord Who Sees

In Season 3, Episode 7, Anna Moss reflects on the seventh of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:46, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."

0307 - The Seven sayings of Jesus - The Seventh Saying of Jesus

In Season 3, Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the sixth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:30 - "It is finished."

0306 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Sixth Saying.

In Season 3, Episode 5, Jenny Allen reflects on the fifth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:28 - "I thirst."

0305 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - I Thirst.351

In Season 3, Episode 4, Sylvia Siu reflects on the fourth of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Matthew 27:46 - "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"

0304 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

In Season 3, Episode 2, Sarah Bell reflects on the third of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from John 19:26: "Woman, behold your son."

0303 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Third Saying

In this episode Sylvia Siu reflects on the second of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:43: "Truly  I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."

0302 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Second Saying

In Season 3, Episode 1, Sylvia Siu reflects on the first of Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross from Luke 23:34: "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."

0301 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus: Father Forgive Them

In the final Episode (7) for the season, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Anna. Anna is a prophetess who meets the baby Jesus in the temple, and recognises Him as the long awaited Messiah. You can read more of her story in Luke 2.

0207 - Grace Origins: Anna

In Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

0206 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth

In Episode 5, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, and was Jesus’ maternal aunty. You can read more of her story in Luke 1.

0205 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth

In Episode 4, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Uriah’s wife. She is the fourth woman mentioned (although not by name) in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3). Bathsheba is another ethnic outsider (the wife of a Hittite) who is woven into Jesus human DNA. You can read more of her story in 2 Samuel 11 & 12.

0204 - Grace Origins: Bathsheba 

In Episode 3, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Ruth. Ruth is the second woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), another ethnic outsider who is woven into Jesus human DNA. You can read more of her story in the book of Ruth.

0203 - Grace Origins: Ruth

In Episode 2, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Rahab. Rahab is the second woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), and you can read more of her story in Joshua 2. 

0202 - Grace Origins: Rahab

In Episode 1, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Tamar. Tamar is the first woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 1:3), and you can read more of her story in Genesis 38. 

0201 - Grace Origins: Tamar

In Episode 9, Hazel Nisbett from Woonoona Presbyterian Church shares how God brought her to alongside a variety of people who have struggled with addiction, and how that inspired a ministry partnership with Overcomers Outreach .Hazel reflects on both the practical challenges of this ministry and the way that Jesus has transformed her life through His love. We trust that this conversation will inspire you, and your Church, to see the needs of the most vulnerable God has placed around you, and utilise them for His glory.

0109 - Jesus is Our Higher Power, with Hazel Nisbet

In Episode 10, Carin Cumberlegefrom St Aiden’s Presbyterian Church Wagga Wagga shares how the Lord both equipped her and directed her to offer up her gifts in service of Him. Carin has served as a GP, specialised in adolesecent & youth health, and family and children’s ministry worker in her local church before she Juvenile Justice chaplaincy. Carin’s story will serve as an encouragement to every woman to glorify God with the gifts He has given her in every season of life.

0110 - The Ministry of "Loaves and Fishes", with Dr Carin Cumberlege

In Episode 8, Nicole Mannyx shares how God allowed an abundant grapefruit tree in the manse open the way for the church at Penrith Presbyterian to serve their community through Sydney’s lockdown in 2021. Nicole reflects on God’s desire, specifically throughout the Old Testament, for His people to care for the poor, widow, and stranger among them. We trust that this conversation will inspire you, and your Church, to see the needs of the most vulnerable God has placed around you, and utilise them for His glory.  

0108 - When Life Gives You Grapefruits, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx

In Episode 7, Rochelle Wainwright shares about her chaplaincy work at Westmead and Allowah Children’s Hospitals.Rochelle speaks with authentic vulnerability about the steps of faith she takes each day in ministering to the children and families at Allowah. We trust that this conversation will grow your compassion and resolve to support the needs of Allowah Children’s Hospital.

0107 - "Allowah is Our Church", with Chaplain Rochelle Wainwright

In Episode 6, Julie Murray shares about the Easy English Bible Study that has been operating out of Hurstville Presbyterian Church for the last twenty years. Julie’s passion is evident in this conversation, and the intentional steps taken to ensure cohesion and mutual fellowship between the HPC congregation and International and ESL students who attended the class.

0106 - Every Tribe and Tongue, with Mrs Julie Murray

In Episode 5, Ruth Myors shares about her 20+ years in Somalia and Ethiopia, where she served as a midwife and nurse, and the traumatic experiences that led her to establish a pioneer ministry on her return to Australia: equipping and supporting missionaries and ministry workers.  Just a note, in this discussion, Ruth shares about a traumatic experience in Ethiopia, in which she was kidnapped and raped. The conversation is not explicit, but we understand that this discussion might be distressing for some listeners. If you do find it distressing, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted Church member or Christian counsellor to talk about the impact of this conversation on you.

0105 - When the Lights Go Out with Ruth Myors

In Episode 4, Joan Thaux shares about the incredible Park Patrol ministry, where PCNSW women fed and clothed homeless men in Sydney parks for over 30 years. President of the Dorcas Committee of the Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA), Joan shares beautifully about what it means to faithfully follow Jesus’ calling to bring His love and the hope of the gospel to those in need.

0104 - "I Was Hungry and you Fed Me" with Mrs Joan Thaux

In Commissioned to Serve, Deaconess Nicole Mannyx takes usa little deeper into the Settlement Ministries, and the commissioning of the first deaconesses in the PCNSW over 100 years ago. We also discuss the importance of the Word always being connected to justice and mercy ministries.

0103 - Commissioned to Serve, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx

In Episode 2, we continue our conversation with Liz McClean, CEO of Jericho Road. We explore her journey to CEO of Jericho Road, and discover how God has shaped her experiences to equip her for this role. We also hear how the ministry of “filling the gaps” played out in real life, as she and her church family promptly responded when their hometown (Winmalee) was affected by bushfires in 2013.

0102 - The Ministry of "Filling in the Gaps" with CEO Elizabeth McClean

In Episode 1, we hear from Liz McClean, CEO of Jericho Road, who shares how how a ministry formed by a group of PCNSW women, over 100 years ago, eventually became Presbyterian Social Services. Over the years, the Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA) have been integral in supporting this ministry, even in it’s current phase today (as Jericho Road).