Alison and the whale
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
Episodes
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Romans | While Rome burns
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
As we live through the hottest weeks on record, an ancient letter offers counsel and courage.
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Genesis | Betwixt and between
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
God meets us in liminal spaces, when all our defences are down.
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Genesis | Alt*red state: A text of terror offers good news
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
The usual interpretation of the binding of Isaac is that God requires us to sacrifice everything, even, if asked, our own children. But could a contextual awareness reveal a more life-giving reading?
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Romans | Practice resurrection
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
In the face of sin, death and the injustice of empire, we are called to practice resurrection. A reflection on Romans, quoting also Wendell Berry's poem, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front.
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Genesis | Abram: Our ancestor-colonizer
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
The story of Abram points to a more just settlement, paving the way to Voice and Treaty.
Sunday May 28, 2023
Pentecost | And they were all together in one place
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
We here at Sanctuary used to gather 'all together in one place.' So what happened? And what comes next?
Sunday May 21, 2023
Acts | Just look around!
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
If you want to encounter the Risen Christ, don't gaze into heaven. Just look around!
Sunday May 14, 2023
1,2 Peter | A humble, holy people
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
A community founded on Christ will be humble, hospitable and loving.
Sunday May 07, 2023
Acts | The four devotions
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Followers of Jesus engage in four devotional practices, which lead to full and flourishing life.
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Luke | The road to all things new
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Through stranger, scripture and a meal shared, all things are made new: even us!