{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hillsong Australia Podcast","title":"S2E9: 'Always Persevere Past Pushback': A Conversation","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2533,"description":"What if the thing standing between you and your miracle is just one more cry? In this episode, hosts Sam, Mufaro, Alissa, and Ahlaya unpack Peter Stavrou’s powerful Hillsong College Chapel message on Defiant Faith — drawn from the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10. From miracle testimonies to social media, spiritual apathy, and how to walk alongside people who haven't seen their breakthrough yet, this is a conversation that will stir up the faith inside you.\n \n🎓 Hillsong College — July 2026 Intake\n\nWhether you feel called to Worship Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Church Planting, or Evangelism, the July 2026 intake is an opportunity to take the next step in your calling.\nAt Hillsong College, you'll grow in your faith, discover your gifts, and be equipped through biblical teaching and hands-on practical leadership training alongside experienced pastors and church builders.\nWe are committed to discipling believers and raising leaders who will impact the world for Jesus.\nIf you're ready to grow, be equipped, and pursue God's calling on your life:\n🖥️ Apply now: hillsong.com/college/apply\n💬 Get in touch on WhatsApp: +61 400 447 346\n\n✨ Key Themes\nDefiant Faith — What it looks like to keep crying out to Jesus even when the crowd tells you to be quiet and He hasn't stopped yet\nAlways Persevere Past Pushback — The persistence of Bartimaeus wasn't desperation; it was the very thing that caused Jesus to stop\nHeightened Senses, Dulled Senses — Just as Bartimaeus' blindness sharpened his hearing, our spiritual senses are either heightened or dulled depending on what we're feeding them\nChildlike Faith — Recapturing the boldness to ask God for what we actually want, without fear of budget, impossibility, or looking foolish\nSpiritual Apathy & How to Break It — Practical steps for when deleting social media still isn't enough to shake the dullness\nDefiant Faith for Others — Being the friend who lowers someone through the roof when they can't believe for themselves\n\n📖 Scripture...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eykYjGcTPC5Wa8qzCs8D1GWDCHTB_bfYIcjRFd9McpE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Njli/MDk1MTYwMGYxMGM3/MzRmMTc4ODE0Yjc0/Y2Q5MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}