Explore every episode of the podcast Leadership Development with Ps. Jurgen Matthesius & Awaken Church

We resist corporate culture, because it would be at the expense of something divine. Only the arm of God can build and expand. Tune into this power-packed message from Ps. Jurgen as he shares around laws that go around in the Kingdom.

On the brink of Ps. Jurgen’s trip back to Australia, he gives us some wisdom from observations he made while vacationing with God, rather than vacationing away from God.

The epitome of legacy looks like: you decreasing so that He may increase. Ps. Jurgen teaches us how to produce people who become mighty men in the earth—people who come in despaired, but are now flourishing and advancing the Kingdom of God. 

At who’s table do you sit? We should all sit at a table and serve a table—this is how we celebrate, live in gratitude, and pursue a legacy. There should be ministry and moments of impact at every table. 

“Definement” unpacks what truly sets the church apart: not clever words or slick programs, but the power of God at work. Drawing on Mark 16:17-20 and 1 Corinthians 2:4; 4:20 and personal stories, this message calls us to be more than attendees: to become ministers who cast out demons, heal the sick, release prophetic words, work miracles, and impart faith. Like brands that distinguish themselves by what they refuse to compromise, followers of Jesus are defined by Holy Spirit power that confirms the gospel. Expect vision, practical equipping, and a fresh charge to carry God’s power into everyday life.

The church isn’t just a place we gather; it’s the keystone where lives are transformed and people begin to thrive. In God’s presence and in authentic community, we discover purpose, healing, and breakthrough that overflow into every area of life. Jesus said, ‘On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it’ (Matthew 16:18). The church is God’s chosen foundation for a thriving, victorious life; come and find the key to becoming all He’s called you to be.

In this powerful and eye-opening message, Ps. Jurgen exposes the hidden dysfunctions that threaten to sabotage our God-given destinies and destroy the legacies we're called to build. Whether it’s pride, compromise, unforgiveness, or fear, what we don’t confront can cost us more than we realize. Join Ps. Jurgen as he uncovers Biblical truths that break cycles, restore alignment, and empower us to walk in divine purpose for ourselves, our families, and the generations to come.

In this powerful and prophetic message, Ps. Jurgen unpacks the four key battles God’s people are called to fight: the battle for the earth, for territory, for silver and gold, and for the firstborn. With bold clarity and spiritual insight, he reveals how these battles are not just ancient struggles, they are present-day assignments. This message is a call to rise, take ground, and partner with Heaven’s agenda. As part of this vision, Ps. Jurgen invites you to join Vision Builders, a divine opportunity to invest in God's Kingdom and become a vital part of advancing His mission on the earth.

Master the spirit of mammon; don’t let it master you!

This powerful message exposes the lies surrounding God, money, and your identity. Learn how mammon manipulates through fear and false security and how giving becomes your weapon to break its grip. Through biblical truth and bold generosity, this message will equip you to reject scarcity, embrace purpose, and live as a master over money.

Don’t miss part two of "Tethered Tensions" as Ps. Jurgen dives deeper into the powerful dynamics between seemingly opposing Kingdom principles. With clarity and bold revelation, he reveals how these divine tensions are not problems to fix, but vital balances to embrace on the path to spiritual growth and Kingdom impact.

In this message, Ps. Jurgen unpacks the powerful dynamics that arise when we're caught between two seemingly opposing kingdom principles. With bold insight and practical revelation, he shows how these divine tensions aren’t contradictions to resolve, but balances to embrace as we grow in spiritual maturity and Kingdom effectiveness.

God's plan isn't just to bless us but to enlarge us as well. In this message, discover how God stretches our faith, expands our capacity, and increases our fruitfulness. It’s time to grow beyond where you've been and step into the enlargement that God has prepared for you.

In a world full of noise and opinions, true wisdom can only come from God. This insightful message explores the power and necessity of Godly understanding—how it transforms our decisions, deepens our faith, and guides our lives with purpose.

"Lessons from New Zealand" is a powerful message that explores the transformative truths of obedience, mindset, and redemption. It emphasizes that obedience to God’s will is more powerful than faith alone, as action brings His promises to life. It highlights how our mindset shapes our outcomes—what we believe determines where we go. Ultimately, it reveals God as the ultimate Redeemer, who restores and renews even the most broken situations. This message challenges and inspires believers to walk in obedience, cultivate a victorious mindset, and trust in God’s redemptive power.

The altar is where we encounter God—where we surrender, repent, and receive His presence. But transformation doesn’t stop there. True growth happens at the table, in community, where faith is tested, refined, and lived out in relationship with others. In this message, Ps. Jurgen explores how altars ignite our journey with God, but tables sustain it, shaping us into disciples through fellowship, accountability, and love.

Don't miss out on this impactful panel as Pastors Jurgen and Leanne sit down with Pastors Dave and Jenny Gilpin to discuss all things ministry and living a Kingdom life.

God cut off the waters of the Red Sea so that Israel could be delivered from their past, where they were slaves. Then God cut off the waters of the Jordan so they could enter their future. There are certain flows into our lives we must allow God to cut off so we can GO into our destiny! 

In this message, Ps. Jurgen explores how true leadership aligns with God's transformative power to create a "Miracle House" — a community or life that reflects His healing, provision, and purpose. Focusing on the importance of surrendering every area of our lives to God, this message challenges leaders to cultivate a culture of faith, expectation, and obedience. By allowing God to transform us from the inside out, we can lead not only with vision and wisdom but with a heart that invites miraculous change in every situation.

David is a good man — strong yet unassuming. In this powerful message, Ps. Leanne relays King David’s journey, and shows us how it can bring encouragement to us.

Immanuel Leadership is a biblical message that explores the concept of leadership through the lens of God's presence with us. Drawing from the name "Immanuel," which means "God with us," this teaching emphasizes that true leadership is not about personal power or control, but about guiding others with the assurance of God's constant presence. Leaders are called to reflect Christ's humility, empathy, and wisdom, relying on His guidance in every decision and action. Immanuel Leadership encourages leaders to lead with compassion, integrity, and a deep sense of God’s nearness, fostering environments of trust, growth, and purpose.

The Ezekiel Leadership Blueprint" is a framework for leadership inspired by the biblical figure Ezekiel. This blueprint emphasizes key principles that guided Ezekiel's leadership, such as vision, resilience, and faith. The blueprint offers a holistic approach to leadership, combining spiritual wisdom with practical strategies for navigating adversity and leading with purpose.

In this season of growth and expansion, God is stretching us—preparing us for the future He’s called us to. Isaiah 54:2-3 challenges us to "stretch out the curtains of your dwelling" and to allow ourselves to be stretched in ways that build our capacity for more. Life’s distressing moments are not setbacks, but divine opportunities for growth. As we grow, we will face new challenges—people problems, offenses, and moments of instability. But God’s grace is sufficient, and with His help, we can rise above these struggles. Are you ready to stretch, lengthen, and strengthen? Let’s embrace the fullness of what God has in store!

Don't miss out on this insightful interview as Ps. Jurgen and Leanne sit down with Canon J. John and his wife Killy to discuss the Bible, evangelism, discipleship and more. Canon J.John is an Evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades.

Dive into the life of Joseph and explore the "playlist" of highs and lows that defined his journey—from the betrayal of his brothers to his ultimate triumph in Egypt. Just as a playlist brings together diverse moods and experiences, Joseph's story weaves together themes of resilience, forgiveness, and faith. This insightful message will uncover how God works through the unexpected rhythms of life, using each moment to create a masterpiece of redemption and purpose.

Don't miss out on this impactful message as Ps. Jurgen describes key qualities that we must develop in order to receive all that God has for us.

Just like the old TV Game show, “The Price is Right,” the kingdom of God has a set of values that are in stark contrast to the world in which we live. In this powerful message, Ps. Jurgen shows us how many people live in the underestimating and overestimating of the price of things in the kingdom!

We must see things in the spiritual realm before they come to pass in the natural realm. Vision is the prerequisite to becoming a Kingdom leader. Don't miss out on this impactful word from Ps. Jurgen!

Don't miss out on this impactful message as Ps. Jurgen unpacks powerful lessons from the life of Job.

At Awaken, our vision is to bring people from bondage into breakthrough and empower them to live transformed lives through the power of the Gospel. In this uplifting message, Ps. Jurgen unpacks the qualities of a church that builds vision in people's lives.

Don't miss out on this insightful message taken from Ezekiel 37 about the power and purpose behind our obedience to prophesy the Word of God over the places that God wants to restore.

The Bible tells us that we receive salvation when we confess with our mouths what we believe in our hearts. In this eye-opening message, Ps. Jurgen address the importance of aligning our speech and our heart posture to align with God's Word. Heart health is crucial in our lives as believers, and we start to see His Word come to pass in our lives when we release His Word over our circumstances.

It's Awaken's role to change the script over the city! Don't miss out on this timely message from Ps. Jurgen.

We serve a God who sees invisible laws! In this eye-opening message, Ps. Jurgen unpacks eight different invisible laws that God has put into motion.

Don't miss out on this impactful message as Ps. Jurgen unpacks eight leadership lessons from the Bible story of the Israelites going into the Promised Land.

In Exodus, God reveals patterns for living to Moses while he's on the mountaintop. There are certain Biblical patterns that God wants us to live by, one of them being to embrace spiritual warfare when taking territory for the Kingdom of God. Don't miss out on this inspiring message by Ps. Jurgen!

Don't miss out on this impactful message as Ps. Jurgen encourages us to keep the faith and continue moving forward as we deal with the warfare that comes with taking territory for the Kingdom.

There are times where we can quote the Word of God but not have His Spirit behind it. In this impactful message, Ps. Leanne challenges us to imitate Jesus in every area of our lives.

Start off 2024 with this empowering message as Ps. Jurgen describes how by remaining obedient to God, embracing challenges, and developing demand faith, we will go to the next level in every area of our lives!

Don't miss out on this insightful message as Ps. Jurgen discusses what success looks like from a Biblical perspective, including having vision, being spirit-filled, and living by faith.

In this power-packed message, Ps. Jurgen explains four different aspects or qualities of Godly leaders; they should be servant-hearted, fully submitted to God, strong, and have a prophetic eye.

In this insightful message, Ps. Jurgen unpacks what a New Testament life looks like; one filled with power, prophetic words coming to pass, and divine purpose.

Isaiah 61:3 tells us that God gives us "The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness". Praise is the ultimate power weapon from Heaven because it reminds us of who God is and that He is always on the throne! Don't miss out on this encouraging message as Ps. Jurgen reminds us that praise is the key to our freedom and breakthrough.

As pastors and leaders, we are meant to preach to break the hardest hearts and to heal the brokenhearted. In this insightful message, Ps. Jurgen discusses the parable of the sower that Jesus talks about in Matthew 13 and how it relates to the condition of people's hearts in how they receive the Word of God.

"Without vision the people perish, but without people the vision perishes". In this impactful message, Ps. Jurgen and Leanne discuss the lessons they have learned in ministry so far. 

As church leaders, we are meant to be good shepherds of the people God has entrusted with by feeding our flock and being present with them. A good shepherd should smell like sheep! Don't miss out on this power-packed leadership message from Ps. Leanne.

Here at Awaken Church, we don't just have church services but create Heavenly experiences! The church is meant to create a flow from Heaven into the Earth. Don't miss out on this insightful message as Ps. Jurgen brings out powerful truths from the book of Ezekiel.

Don't miss out on this insightful message as Ps. Jurgen shares seven different lessons he learned on their recent trip to Italy. 

"Discipleship is the development of Christ in you." Jesus commissions us in His Word to go out and make disciples of all nations. Don't miss out on this impactful message as Ps. Jurgen explains what it means to be a disciple of Christ as well as what it looks like to disciple others.

In this powerful yet practical message, Ps. Leanne discusses the growth process that God takes us on through life and the importance of remaining in "God's gym".

We are all called to build heaven’s vision for our lives, here on earth. God will give us a vision for our lives on the mountain top moments that will sustain us in the valleys. In this powerful message, Ps. Jurgen gives us powerful keys and insights from the Bible on how you can become a successful vision builder!