pcnsw womens ministry committee, pcnswwmc, more than a cake stall, 300 sysiu@pcnsw.org.au (PCNSW Women's Ministry Committee) sysiu@pcnsw.org.au PCNSW Women's Ministry Committee en A podcast by the PCNSW Women's Ministry Committee © PCNSW Women's Ministry Committee 2022 support@newfrontdoor.org (New Front Door) false A podcast exploring the many ways women in the PCNSW have used the gifts God has given them in service of the Kingdom. https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au gospel christianity PCNSW Women's Ministry Committee Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:57:24 GMT Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:57:24 GMT https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/0402-how-did-we-get-here-after-union 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. 3a5e6e5f-6347-48d7-913e-a736258c3048 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0402 - How Did We Get Here? After Union 0402 - How Did We Get Here? After Union false 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. 2682 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/0401-how-did-we-get-here-until-union In Season 4, episode 1, we follow the debates on women elders in the GAA and GANSW through the 1940s until Union. 8b903b69-c350-4e9a-8bde-4f8ecebef6c1 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0401 - How Did We Get Here? - Until Union 0401 - How Did We Get Here? - Until Union false In Season 4, episode 1, we follow the debates on women elders in the GAA and GANSW through the 1940s until Union. 2146 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/the-lord-who-sees 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". f2b7a537-36ba-4d70-b426-5017bfbe1c88 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mother's Day Special - The Lord Who Sees Mother's Day Special - The Lord Who Sees false 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". 396 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/season-3-ep-7 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." 9f40c2b0-66ce-46cd-a8aa-37be526ee926 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0307 - The Seven sayings of Jesus - The Seventh Saying of Jesus 0307 - The Seven sayings of Jesus - The Seventh Saying of Jesus false 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." 356 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/season-3-ep-6 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." b4b36f79-230a-4f5b-9a0e-64148bbb10ae Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0306 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Sixth Saying. 0306 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Sixth Saying. false 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." 436 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/sesaon-3-ep-5 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." 00a60691-1eb6-45a5-8c22-de3fc21538af Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0305 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - I Thirst.351 0305 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - I Thirst.351 false 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." 351 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/season-3-episode-4 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?" 2c01274b-d889-4a53-aa2a-4156cb23e949 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0304 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? 0304 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? false 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?" 491 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s3-episode-3 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." da983ce1-18d9-41cc-aea4-9f1db24c18a4 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0303 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Third Saying 0303 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Third Saying false 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." 421 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s3-episode-2 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." 3a188571-fda5-491a-8e3d-8acc7c16eb02 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0302 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Second Saying 0302 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus - The Second Saying false 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." 476 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s3-episode-1 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." 65e1e510-d93d-4d3f-b7e4-9a82ad1c7d20 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 0301 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus: Father Forgive Them 0301 - The Seven Sayings of Jesus: Father Forgive Them false 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." 382 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-7 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. a10161f2-80f3-4bdd-97b8-d8df77a0979a Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0207 - Grace Origins: Anna 0207 - Grace Origins: Anna false 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. 559 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-6 In Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. 32519fac-920e-46d3-8bf0-969b7f5861cb Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0206 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth 0206 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth false In Episode 6, Sylvia Siu reflects on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. 344 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-5 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. d2df1ba5-8f9d-49e3-a103-854648f292ff Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0205 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth 0205 - Grace Origins: Elizabeth false 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. 377 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-4 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. feb4dc0a-10f5-4667-8361-9d632c7dc001 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0204 - Grace Origins: Bathsheba 0204 - Grace Origins: Bathsheba false 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. 451 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-3 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. 09353831-c2e0-408f-9dc2-77c0a3484be9 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0203 - Grace Origins: Ruth 0203 - Grace Origins: Ruth false 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. 513 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-2 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.  e177135d-c13b-41ff-a4c7-81a046b98bc6 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0202 - Grace Origins: Rahab 0202 - Grace Origins: Rahab false 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.  406 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/s2-episode-1 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.  aace7920-ab90-421b-9bf1-82f1e401ed8b Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0201 - Grace Origins: Tamar 0201 - Grace Origins: Tamar false 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.  568 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-9 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. 9a5018ce-6cae-45b4-b946-bae803d3e3b7 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0109 - Jesus is Our Higher Power, with Hazel Nisbet 0109 - Jesus is Our Higher Power, with Hazel Nisbet false 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. 1828 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-10 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. ee72a4e4-417d-4c38-937a-1c42cfe7736f Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0110 - The Ministry of "Loaves and Fishes", with Dr Carin Cumberlege 0110 - The Ministry of "Loaves and Fishes", with Dr Carin Cumberlege false 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. 1437 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-8 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.   83d73c15-bd04-4355-a215-f4e05521d5cf Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0108 - When Life Gives You Grapefruits, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx 0108 - When Life Gives You Grapefruits, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx false 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.   1706 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-7 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. 8ca537dd-b3bd-4338-b0c9-0aa4483bd0cd Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0107 - "Allowah is Our Church", with Chaplain Rochelle Wainwright 0107 - "Allowah is Our Church", with Chaplain Rochelle Wainwright false 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. 2343 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-6 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. 618db9e0-8f35-40ca-9e09-4bafd6cf556d Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0106 - Every Tribe and Tongue, with Mrs Julie Murray 0106 - Every Tribe and Tongue, with Mrs Julie Murray false 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. 2009 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-5 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. 3364fb08-8608-415d-a409-6ad790cb7b49 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0105 - When the Lights Go Out with Ruth Myors 0105 - When the Lights Go Out with Ruth Myors false 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. 1372 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-4 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. e0a68363-fba6-48de-aa3f-cf4b57509483 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0104 - "I Was Hungry and you Fed Me" with Mrs Joan Thaux 0104 - "I Was Hungry and you Fed Me" with Mrs Joan Thaux false 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. 1773 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-3 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. 3a0f3fe0-431e-4796-a7b8-84d57692787c Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0103 - Commissioned to Serve, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx 0103 - Commissioned to Serve, with Deaconess Nicole Mannyx false 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. 1290 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-2 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. b08e1a28-6042-472e-a875-78b5194cbe1b Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0102 - The Ministry of "Filling in the Gaps" with CEO Elizabeth McClean 0102 - The Ministry of "Filling in the Gaps" with CEO Elizabeth McClean false 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. 1744 https://www.pcnswwomen.org.au/podcast/episode-1 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). 06f49ecf-b038-44dd-845d-1a854c0832d7 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 0101 - Jericho Road Origin Story with Elizabeth McClean 0101 - Jericho Road Origin Story with Elizabeth McClean false 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). 1911