Encounter Church Adelaide Welcomes Senior Pastor: Mike Wardrop

In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Wardrop explores the "Looking Down" epidemic. Whether it’s the distraction of the pocket-sized computers in our pockets, the weight of depression, or the exhaustion of living without a clear direction, many of us are trapped in a cycle of spiritual stagnation.

But a life of distraction is not inevitable. It is not God’s best for you.

Drawing from Psalm 121 and the story of Elisha and the chariot of fire, Mike challenges us to lift our eyes higher than our natural sight allows. We aren't just called to live by the "Law" (what not to do); we are called to live by Revelation—the divine instruction that tells us where to go.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Three Pillars of "Looking Down": How distraction, depression, and a lack of direction create a "cruel cycle" fueled by the attention economy.
• AI Slop for the Soul: Why meandering through "repetition and Netflix" leads to spiritual deadness.
• The Elisha Perspective: How to move from seeing only the "enemy armies" in your life to seeing the "chariots of fire" surrounding you.
• Revelation vs. Regulation: Why the Holy Spirit offers a higher vision than simple reward-and-punishment living.
• Encounter 2026: A look into Encounter Church’s pioneering vision to multiply resilient disciples across Adelaide.

"Sunday is coming." No matter how much your 2025 felt like Good Friday, 2026 is the year to lift your eyes and look through the eyes of Christ.