Alison and the whale
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
Episodes
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John | The breath
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The breath-wind-spirit of God is an invitation to deep communion.
Reflecting on the Holy Spirit with Rosanna Baptist church on 13 July 2025 (multiple texts, off lectionary).
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Kings | Elijah in the age of kings
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
In a world of authoritarian leaders, Elijah's story should give us backbone.
Reflecting on 1 Kings 19:1-18 with Auburn Life, 22 April 2025 (Proper 7 Year C).
Sunday May 25, 2025
IDAHOBIT | Shall I sacrifice my child?
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Justice, humbleness, bodies ... and rainbow cake!
Reflecting on Hosea 6:6-8 with The Village Church, Mount Eliza, 25 May 2025.
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Luke | Resurrection faith
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Resurrection life is elusive and disruptive—and changes everything.
Reflecting on Luke 24 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Year C Easter Day, 20 April 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Luke | Get your sh*t together!
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
In the face of oppression, Jesus tightens our focus and grounds us.
Reflecting on Luke 13:1-9 with Brunswick Baptist Church, Lent 3 Year C, 23 March 2025.
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Luke | No ifs about it
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Jesus’ resistance to evil lies in knowing himself beloved.
Reflecting on Luke 4:1-13 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Lent 1 Year C, 9 March 2025.
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Luke | Baptism in the midst of life
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Is baptism a ticket out of this world, or a plunge further into it?
Reflecting on Luke 3:15-22 with Coburg Uniting Church, 12 January 2025.
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Isaiah | The politics of love
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Love in a troubled world: what does it look like? And what does it not?
Reflecting on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Philippians 2:5-11, West Preston Baptist Church, 15 December 2024.
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Luke | Where God's word comes
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
God's word comes to the one who relinquishes privilege and works for justice.
Shared with Westgate Baptist on 8 December 2024, reflecting on Luke 3:1-6
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
John | Revelation at Armageddon
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Military violence never ends, but Jesus’ way leads to a true and lasting peace.
Shared with Coburg Uniting Church on 24 November 2024, reflecting on John 18:33-37 (Christ the King).