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
Jul 13, 2025
John | The breath
Jul 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025
12 min
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).
Jun 22, 2025
Kings | Elijah in the age of kings
Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
13 min
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).
May 25, 2025
IDAHOBIT | Shall I sacrifice my child?
May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
12 min
Justice, humbleness, bodies ... and rainbow cake!
Reflecting on Hosea 6:6-8 with The Village Church, Mount Eliza, 25 May 2025.
Apr 20, 2025
Luke | Resurrection faith
Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
18 min
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
Mar 23, 2025
Luke | Get your sh*t together!
Mar 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025
14 min
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.
Mar 9, 2025
Luke | No ifs about it
Mar 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025
12 min
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.
Jan 12, 2025
Luke | Baptism in the midst of life
Jan 12, 2025
Jan 12, 2025
15 min
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.
Dec 15, 2024
Isaiah | The politics of love
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
25 min
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.
Dec 8, 2024
Luke | Where God's word comes
Dec 8, 2024
Dec 8, 2024
17 min
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
Nov 24, 2024
John | Revelation at Armageddon
Nov 24, 2024
Nov 24, 2024
13 min
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).
