How to Grow in Prophecy & Partner with Holy Spirit | Faylene Sparkes | Episode #34

In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Geoff Armstrong, founder of Global Development Group and Andrew's mentor of over forty years. Geoff shares the journey from chemical engineer to church builder in Perth and Brisbane, and unpacks how God used his business career for the kingdom. Together they explore open and closed doors, giving twenty percent, marketplace ministry, and why we often discover our calling only by looking backwards. With plain-spoken faith and dry hu...

In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Paul 'Skip' Smith, Alpha Australia's lead for church engagement and former pastor of Worship Centre. Skip shares the journey of being handed Worship Centre by Clark Taylor on a word from God, and unpacks what he learned alongside him. Together they explore thinking with God, building in the Spirit, the power of honour, and spiritual DNA. Connect with Andrew Staggs: https://linktr.ee/andrewstaggs https://www.instagram.com/and...

In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Andy Kirk, Global Children's Ministry Ambassador with One Hope. Andy shares the journey from local church children's pastor to national ACC kids leader, and unpacks the move into global partnership work. Together they explore reaching Generation Alpha, equipping parents as the first disciplers, building partnerships across churches, and why authenticity now matters more than polish. With warmth and conviction, Andy reflects on dig...

In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Charlie Burke, Executive Ministry Director Of Exponential Australia and a seasoned church planter. Charlie shares the journey of launching Crossway Oak City Church with his wife Jess, and unpacks the trials and triumphs of pioneering new churches. Together they explore the calling to plant, building healthy teams, leading through the pandemic, and why Australia needs a fresh movement of multiplication. With honesty and humour, Cha...

In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Nikki Nucifora, pastor and psychologist. They talk about a broad spectrum of insightful topics such as the importance of self-awareness in leadership, understanding the continuum of care, and the implementation of strategic psychological therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and schema therapy. Nikki emphasises the critical role that churches play in providing pastoral care while maintaining professional and ethical bou...