Alison and the whale
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
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Episodes
Apr 19, 2026
Luke | But we had hoped ...
Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026
11 min
In the shadow of empire and its death-dealing gods, the Risen One comes quiet and unobtrusive.
Reflecting on Luke 24:14-35 with Manningham Uniting Church, 19 April 2026 (Easter 2 Year A).
Mar 29, 2026
Palm Sunday | The two parades
Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
14 min
(From the archives) The medium is the message, and our guy is the clown.
Reflecting on Matthew 17:1-11 with Manningham Uniting Church, 29 March 2026 (Palm Sunday, Year A).
Mar 22, 2026
Ezekiel | Preach to the bones
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
14 min
In the places of death, speak words of life.
Reflecting on Ezekiel 37:1-14 with Manningham Uniting Church, 22 March 2026 (Lent 5 Year A).
Mar 15, 2026
John | Transformation: The heart of our faith
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
9 min
(From the archives) To encounter Jesus is to invite change.
Reflecting on John 9:1-41 with Manningham Uniting Church, 15 March 2026 (Lent 4 Year A).
Mar 8, 2026
John | Boy meets girl at well: Two readings
Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
14 min
In which Jesus hooks up, and heals some ancient wounds.
Reflecting on John 4:5-42 with Manningham Uniting Church, 8 March 2026 (Lent 3 Year A).
Mar 1, 2026
John | Living into eternity
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
14 min
Transcending our secular age.
Reflecting on John 3:1-17 with Manningham Uniting Church, 1 March 2026 (Lent 2 Year A).
Feb 22, 2026
Matthew | Baptised & beloved
Feb 22, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
13 min
In which a Baptist pastor affirms infant baptism.
Reflecting on Matthew 3:16-4:11 with Manningham Uniting Church on 22 February 2026 (Lent 1 Year A, reading extended backwards two verses).
Feb 15, 2026
Matthew | Trans/figuration
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
12 min
Transfiguration, crucifixion, and a trans man alive in Christ.
Reflecting on Matthew 17:1-9 (Transfiguration Year A) with Manningham Uniting Church, 15 February 2026.
Feb 8, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
9 min
In a media landscape that threatens to overwhelm, Isaiah offers a way of hope.
Reflecting on Isaiah 58 with Manningham Uniting Church, 8 February 2026 (Epiphany 5 Year A).
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
18 min
(Refreshed from the archives.) Includes a naming of some aspects of colonisation; if you're not up for it, skip this one!
Reflecting on Genesis 14 with Manningham Uniting Church on Aboriginal Sunday, 25 January 2026.
