

Salt – Conversations
Amy Townsend
Amy Townsend is a Christian media presenter and actor, as well as a graduate of Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). Join her on a forty-minute journey into someone’s amazing and often unexpected spiritual travels. Missionaries and media makers, scientists and sportspeople, new agers and new migrants – Salt is a chance to enter into the lives of people and discover heartwarming, sometimes challenging and always extraordinary gospel stories.
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Dec 17, 2023 • 38min
His call over your comfort - Jenny
This episode Amy Townsend talks to Jenny, someone who has left her Australian life behind to be a stranger in a foreign land. We can't tell you her last name because Jenny is currently doing gospel work in an unreached part of the world where being a Christian is not a safe thing to be. But there's a lot more to Jenny's story than her time on the mission field. Today, we'll be talking about the challenges she faces every time she comes home. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find The Hope Book Club here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2023 • 37min
Still a mother - Jackie
This episode Jenny Salt speaks to Jackie Gibson, a woman with a heart for mothers going through the hardest times. Jackie has lived in the US and the UK both as a child and as an adult, and currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and kids. Jackie's journey as a mum has been a great joy, but also marked by deep sadness. Her book, You Are Still A Mother, was written in the light of her experience and the hope that remains. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Amy's podcast recommendation, you can find Money, Faith and Finance here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2023 • 52min
Planting churches, growing faith - Amy and Mikey
Amy and Mikey, a ministry couple from different backgrounds, share their experiences of serving God together. They discuss their challenging upbringing, journeys to Christianity, questioning faith, finding a calling, navigating grief and conflict, potential burnout, and leading a church during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 26, 2023 • 51min
Jesus' media man - Leigh
This episode Jenny Salt talks to one of Australia's most experienced media workers, Leigh Hatcher. His name and voice may sound very familiar to many because he's had a career in television and radio that spans 50 years. Leigh has interviewed a myriad of famous people and stood on the edge of nation-changing events. But the event that changed him most took place one afternoon on a quiet beach. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Amy's podcast recommendation, you can find The Lord's Prayer here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 2023 • 44min
A corporate conscience - Bill
This episode Amy Townsend talks to Bill Farrand, a man who has filled key corporate chairs for secular and Christian companies. Bill grew up in a small town going to a small school. He didn't love hard work and wouldn't have described himself as particularly mature or ambitious. And yet somehow he found himself appointed to major positions of leadership and influence - and developing a corporate conscience along the way. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Real Hope here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2023 • 38min
Dramatic faith - Amy
Welcome to the start of Season 9 of Salt, and our 100th episode! This time around Jenny Salt is speaking with Amy Townsend, a person whose path to God was literally a dramatic one. Amy grew up loving to perform, dance and being involved in drama. She loved musical theatre and everything involving a microphone and an audience. But it was off-stage, seeing flatmates live for Jesus in very ordinary ways that took Amy in a very different direction. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Raising Teens here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2023 • 39min
The paramedic's mate - Mal
This episode Jenny Salt talks to Mal York. Mal seems like your typical minister, preaching and serving in the local church. But what isn't so typical is what he's done on the side. That is, being a chaplain to ambulance services - standing beside paramedics serving the injured and the dying, and offering the hope of Christ in the most hopeless times. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Raising Teens here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2023 • 36min
Faith under fire - David
Jenny's guest today is David. For security reasons, we're not going to share his last name, but we can say that David grew up in a ministry family living on military bases. He also found himself donning a khaki uniform and having the unique responsibility of helping soldiers, sailors, airmen and women learn what it means to have faith under fire. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Sport 3-16 here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2023 • 48min
All things work for good - Dave
Tambourines, cows and the urban poor - interested?This episode Jenny's guest is Dave Adams. For as long as Dave can remember, he had a heart for mission and a plan to go out into the world with the gospel. He did do that, but not exactly as he had thought. And along the way he came to understand the words, "God works in all things for the good of His people." LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Undistracted here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2023 • 41min
Planning for death - Simone
This episode Jenny welcomes Simone Hargreaves. Simone had dedicated her career to seeking justice, and as a managing partner in a law practise, she helps people prepare for the end of their lives. That means navigating the complicated process of estate planning and guardianship. In short, her normal day is dealing with what could be someone's hardest day. LINKS Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available. If you're interested in following Jenny's podcast recommendation, you can find Real Hope here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


