The Pink Elephant

S4, Episode 2: Trusting God

We have so many reasons to distrust in this day and age. So how do we learn to trust God? What aren't we seeing about trusting God that could elevate our faith?

That's the subject of this months episode! Mel tells you what the Bible says about trust and how you can grow to trust God more. 

S4, Episode 1: Being Righteous with Dr Denise Powell

Welcome back to Season 4! 

In this first episode for 2024, I interview Dr Denise Powell about the concept of being Righteous in the book of Luke, the subject of her PHD. Dr Denise draws incredible insights for our daily walk with God, that will challenge and humble. 

 

S3, Episode 10 FINALE - Statements We Could Do Without (Fear, Guilt & Shame EDITION)

In this FINALE episode for Season 3, Mel continues the legacy of 'Statements We Could Do Without'. Did you know that FEAR, GUILT & SHAME are really terrible motivators? Not only that, they are concepts that as Christians we aren't meant to carry anymore.

In this edition, Mel takes a look at a few statements present in the Christian world that use FEAR, GUILT or SHAME to motivate believers into action or obedience. 

 

The Pink Elephant podcast will be back in 2024 with Episode 1 releasing on the 20th February. Stay subscribed so you don't miss it!

S3, Episode 9 - What is holiness? What isn’t it?

Holiness can be confusing! In this episode, Mel discusses her first exposure to holiness and how utterly strange it was. So strange in fact that she decided not to think about it. Until last year when she started reading more extensively about the holiness movement. What was it about the message of holiness that caused such a stir? What is holiness? What isn't it? 

Find out in this months episode!

S3, Episode 8 - Chapter 1 (Deep Faith, Resilient Faith)

As a special feature episode, please help yourself to this FREE audio-version of Chapter 1 from Deep Faith, Resilient Faith. 

S3, Episode 7 - False Humility

In this month's episode, Mel shares her most recent learnings about false humility. False humility can be deceptive. We often put our trust in people who appear humble, only to find out that they aren't really humble at all. In this episode, examines the goals and the gains of a false humility mindset and how we can prevent it

S3, Episode 6 - Power & The Holy Spirit

In this months episode, Mel spends some time considering what power and witness might be, and how we often interpret them within the context of Acts 1:8 which says:

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth"

S3, Episode 5 - Our Parents

There might not be any relationship that is more influential on the person you become than that of your parents. Even if they are absent, they still influence the person you turn out to be. There are some pink elephants in the Christian world when it comes to our parents...tackling these is the goal for Mel in this months episode.

S3, Episode 4 - Annette Spurr on Gratitude

In this month's episode Mel speaks with Author & Speaker Annette Spurr on the topic of Gratitude. Annette is the author of "The Simple Joy of Seeing God" where she shares many stories and thoughts on joy and gratefulness, and its relationship. 

You can find her on Instagram and Facebook. 

S3, Episode 3 - Hypocrisy

In this episode, Mel addresses a topic that is rarely taught about in church...despite Jesus' frequent teaching and warnings on the subject - prepare to have your mind opened!