Moore Theological College Vice Principal, author, and Bible teacher Paul Grimmond joins Taryn Hayes to share his journey from teenage unbelief to Christian faith, and the unexpected ways God has shaped his life and ministry. From discovering the riches of Scripture as a university student to navigating years of ministry, anxiety, burnout, and a painful sense of failure, Paul reflects on the grace of a God whose love is not dependent on our achievements or abilities. Along the way, they discuss his books on anxiety, dating, and work, the importance of preparing ministers for the messiness of life, and the encouragement he has recently found in Ecclesiastes. At the heart of their conversation is a reminder that while life remains complicated and often beyond our control, we can learn to hold both its joys and difficulties lightly, trusting in the goodness and faithfulness of our heavenly Father.
RELATED CONTENT:
Moore Theological College — where Paul serves as Vice Principal
Paul Grimmond appointed Vice Principal of Moore College
Matthias Media — publisher of Paul's books
Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES)
The Priscilla & Aquila Centre — Moore College
Reach Australia — supporting healthy, growing churches
BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:
When the Noise Won't Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing with Anxiety — Paul Grimmond
Water for My Camels: Navigating the Space Between Singleness and Marriage When the Bible Doesn't Talk About Dating — Paul Grimmond
Transforming Work: Encouragement from God's Word for Your Day-to-Day Work — Paul Grimmond and Simon Flinders
Gospel and Kingdom — Graeme Goldsworthy
Getting Over Yourself: Developing a Healthy Self-Reflection Habit to Serve Those Around You — Caroline Spencer
The Marriage Builder — Larry Crabb
Surprised by Joy — C. S. Lewis
Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure — D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
BIBLE PASSAGES DISCUSSED:
Genesis 1–12, Romans 1–3, Philippians 4:4–9, Ecclesiastes, Psalm 42
KEY THEMES
Christian testimony, conversion, God's grace, biblical theology, university ministry, anxiety, panic attacks, ministry burnout, mental health and faith, Christian suffering, identity in Christ, God's faithfulness, ministry leadership, pastoral care, self-awareness, Christian dating, marriage and singleness, theology of work, Christian vocation, theological education, Ecclesiastes, trusting God, finding joy in ordinary things, God's providence, Christian perseverance, spiritual growth
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ABOUT THE PODCAST:
This I Know, hosted by Taryn Hayes, features informal, long-form conversations with Christians in Australia and around the world about faith, life, ministry, and the ways God is at work in and through his people.
The podcast began in 2016 as The Lydia Project: Conversations with Christian Women, founded and hosted by Tori Walker, with Taryn co-hosting from 2018 to 2022. In September 2026, it was relaunched as This I Know, opening the conversation to both Christian men and women.
While Taryn comes from a Reformed evangelical theological background, guests may hold differing views on disputable or non-gospel matters. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.
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