Welcome to Episode 5 of 'The Japan Diaries', the final episode of this series, covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan!

This fifth episode covers the visit to World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. Over 25 million people visited the World Expo from around the world, a place where art and innovation were present in abundance.

Journey with me through complex artistic sculptures, futuristic new vehicles, and explorations of new technologies. All the time I am asking; "What is the Christian perspective in what I am seeing today?"

At the end of this episode is a summary of my thoughts around this Japan visit, and what I feel might be some important takeaways for the church.

Thank you for listening to The Japan Diaries!

God bless, Jon (AOM)

Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/

Welcome to Episode 4 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan!

This fourth episode covers a visit to the very artistic Universal Studios, home of Peanuts, Hello Kitty, Jaws, Minions, and much more.

Come with me as I walk through Super Nintendo World, visit Lucy's cafe table at Snoopy Restaurant, and watch plenty of "kabooms" go off in the Waterworld Arena. The whole time I'm asking... what is this place? And what lessons can I learn from this environment that can advance the gospel?

One thing's for sure, this is a very unique place!

Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear!

God bless, Jon (AOM)

Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/

Welcome to Episode 3 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan!

This third episode covers our arrival in Nagoya, on a bullet train from Tokyo. Then it is off to the gigantic Nagoya Castle, with graceful deer feeding at the surrounding gardens. A visit is then made to Nagoya Legoland... yes, the land of coloured bricks... and taking in creative sculptures made entirely of Lego!

The second part of the journey covered in this episode is taking in Kyoto, a place of wild bamboo wilderness areas, a scenic train ride through forested rivers, and the beauty of Kyoto Botanic Gardens. Truly the beauty of God's creation is on show.

Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear!

God bless, Jon (AOM)

Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/

Welcome to Episode 2 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan!

This second episode covers the arrival in Tokyo (Japan), direct from Singapore. From there, it's an exploration of the beautiful cherry blossom trees, AI hotel workers, the Tokyo Sky Tower (so high!), the convenient 7/11 stores, exciting Electric Town, and then... a 300km/hr bullet train to Nagoya!

Hear the highlights of this second leg of the journey, including the Tokyo Museum - which houses some emotionally affecting Christian artifacts from the historical past. And, experience some further artistic highlights, including a subway system absolutely packed with cartoon-laden instructions!

Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear!

God bless, Jon (AOM)

Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/

Welcome everyone!

We have a special guest for today's episode, the amazing Andrew McDonough from Lost Sheep Books!

Andrew has been writing and illustrating this book series for many years and they are a very special way of sharing the Bible with young people (and adults too!). This interview was an absolute pleasure and Lochy & myself were very excited to bring it to you.

If you'd like to check out Lost Sheep Books, definitely go to this website!

Lostsheep.com.au

To check out the Zenos Kids App with Andrew's Lost Sheep contributions, head to:

Lostsheep.com.au/home/parents/

If you are in Australia, you can also find hard copy books at Koorong and other Christian bookstores!

Koorong.com

Thank you for your continued support and listening,

God bless - Jon & Lochy (AOM Team)

It’s a story that shakes the very fabric of our being. In an unassuming corner of the Middle East walked a man who was more than he appeared. He made people question, he made people wonder, and he left a legacy that has endured for millennia. This October, Engage Work Faith hosts the Mark Drama. Come and see Mark’s historical biography of the life of Jesus transformed into a 90 minute, theatre-in-the-round stage production.

Come along to The Mark Drama in Adelaide tonight!

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 14 Oct Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Venue: Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Lot 23 Victoria Drive, Adelaide Cost: $15 or two for $25

Tickets Link: https://engageworkfaith.org.au/mark-drama/

(Please note: children under 8 may find some scenes confronting).

Greetings! Lochy and I had a wonderful opportunity to interview David Lang about his new production, 'Mark Illuminated'.

'Mark Illuminated' is a musical production based on Mark's account of the life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. This is the first part, named "Who is this?" (Jesus' friends, Mark 4:41).

A really good story set to music, this production will be performed at three venues in Adelaide across August. These are:

Fri 22 Aug 7:30pm - Trinity Church Adelaide

Sat 23 Aug 7:30pm - Broadview Baptist Church

Sun 24 Aug 3:00pm - Flinders Street Baptist

This is a FREE EVENT - but please RSVP at

www.markilluminated.com/performances

We hope you enjoy the episode, and please get along to one of these performances for an unforgettable production of Marks' Gospel.

Blessings, The Art of Ministry

Welcome to Episode 1 of 'The Japan Diaries', covering The Art of Ministry's visit to the wonderful country of Japan!

This first episode covers the flight and first stopover, Singapore, before the journey to Japan begins. Hear the highlights of this first leg of the journey, including a Singaporean church and sights of God's beautiful creation - both in real life & on Changi Airport ceilings! Also, a rooster that circles the hotel, crowing continually!

Look out for new episodes of 'The Japan Diaries' as they appear!

God bless, Jon (AOM)

Come hear Jon & Lochy's other episodes here! - https://theartofministry.podbean.com/