In episode, Mitch and Emily listen to Garry’s stories as he discusses his personal experience with the Church, challenging the Church to do better in representation and listening to First Nations voice. He also shares directly with First Nations People regarding their response to the Church. Covered in this episode: Chapter 5, A Letter to My First …

In this episode Mitch and Emily discuss continue their exploration through Gondwana Theology. In this chapter Garry shares his personal experience of racism, theology of the Trinity and how both these things tie together. Covered in this episode: Chapter 4, On Racism and the Trinity, Gondwana Theology from your local bookstore or Christian retailer…

In this episode Mitch and Emily discuss reconciliation, the theological approach and some of the more complex and challenging aspects that face us as people who live on these lands now called Australia. Covered in this episode: Chapter 3, The Unfinished Business of Reconciliation, Gondwana Theology from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, o…

Mitch and Emily are going to explore what a journey towards a Theology of First Peoples Spirituality might look like. In this chapter, Garry discusses the Eurocentric nature of theology as a concept and the ramifications that can have on First Peoples, dreaming as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scripture and finally, suggestions as to how we…

As Mitch and Emily begin Season Five of Reading Mission, they are sinking their teeth into the first chapter of Gondwana Theology: A Trawloolway man reflects on Christian Faith. As they read this book they will listen to the stories of Garry Worete Deverell from the Trawloolway Pairebeenener mob in Trouwerner (Tasmania) as he reflects on his Indige…

Mitch and Emily dive into the final chapter of Credible Witness and discuss some of their most fond potluck dinner memories and hospitality's valuable role in building strong communities. Covered in this episode: Chapter 6, Hosts for a Multicultural Community and Conclusion Get a copy of Credible Witness from your local bookstore or Christian retai…

Mitch and Emily dive into the Christian call to service and explore some of the ways Australian Christians have followed Jesus' example of compassionate care for vulnerable and marginalised people through the 20th century and into current times! Covered in this episode: Chapter 5, Servants for the Needy Get a copy of Credible Witness from your loca…

In this episode Mitch and Emily discuss the impact advocacy has had in the lands now called Australia, how many notable social movements have been key in shaping our cultural identity and the ways in which The Church has and has not been involved. Covered in this episode: Chapter 4: Advocate for the Marginalised Get a copy of Credible Witness from …

In this episode Mitch and Emily discuss what it means to be a shepherd in a spiritual sense in Australia. Oh, and there is a decent discussion about Australian Survivor. Covered in this episode: Chapter 2: Shepherds for Settlers Get a copy of Credible Witness from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. Transcript available at http:/…

In this episode Mitch and Emily discuss early colonial expressions of chaplaincy and how they has influenced the place we now call Australia. Covered in this episode: Chapter 2: Chaplains for Convicts Get a copy of Credible Witness from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. Transcript available at http://embody.org.au/blog P.S. If …

In this episode Mitch and Emily crack open the 4th book for Reading Mission, chatting about what a uniquely Australian voice into Mission sounds like. They chat about the importance of deep listening and the people who have influenced them in their own spiritual journey. Covered in this episode: Introduction & Chapter 1: Spiritual Companions For th…

In this special edition of Reading Mission, Mitch tells Emily all about the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the real life Christian Bishop whose story inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Our main source for this episode is The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus by Adam C. English. Listen in for some of Saint Nicholas's best known stories, some unbeliev…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss being on mission where they are and reflect on their final thoughts of Plum Tree in the Desert. Covered in this episode: Chapter 9: Play Their Tune & Chapter 10: Wherever We Are & Chapter 11; The Days Left for Me Get a copy of The Plum Tree in the Desert from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or on…

In this episode Mitch and Emily chat about those times we feel angry at God and what we do about it, the value of our stories and the resilience and perseverance mission often requires. Covered in this episode: Chapter 7: The Light Shines & Chapter 8: She Must Love Us Get a copy of The Plum Tree in the Desert from your local bookstore or Christian …

In this episode, Mitch and Emily reflected on the challenges of sitting and waiting on God and being obedient where we are in the present even when we'd rather be somewhere else. Covered in this episode: Chapter 5: In Weakness & Chapter 6: The Seeds Get a copy of The Plum Tree in the Desert from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily reflected on Scott and Margaret's stories and the journey both missionaries went through to discover their role in their individual communities. Covered in this episode: Chapter 3: Twenty Thousand Pots & Chapter 4: The Least of These Get a copy of The Plum Tree in the Desert from your local bookstore or Christian re…

Welcome to Season 3 of Reading Mission! In this episode, Mitch and Emily chatted about the first couple of chapters of Naomi Reed's book Plum Tree in the Desert. They discussed being aware of People of Peace and how God's timing doesn't always make sense to us. Covered in this episode: Chapter 1: In Search of a Story & Chapter 2: The Right Time Get…

For women involved in street based sex work in St Kilda, and young women and girls affected by sexual exploitation, St Kilda Gatehouse is a beacon of hope. We speak to CEO Stacey Aslangul on how the Gatehouse provides spaces of belonging and safety, and opportunities for social connection for women tackling complex issues.…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss we (as churches) can partner with communities both locally and globally in a different way. Covered in this episode: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! & A Final Word: The Most Important Step Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join th…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss the 5 simple steps to moving mission and ministries into a more participatory space. Covered in this episode: Chapter 10: Excuse Me, Can You Spare Me Some Change? Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord …

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss economic development strategies for both our local contexts and in the majority world. Covered in this episode: Chapter 8: Yes, In Your Backyard & Chapter 9: And to the Ends of the Earth Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http:…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss Short Term Missions, various models and land in a place that is hopefully encouraging! Covered in this episode: Chapter 7, Doing Short-Term Missions Without Doing Long-term Harm Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.…

We meet Ellen Jacobsen - the Social Impact Manager at HoMie, a not-for-profit streetwear label that seeks to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship. HoMie’s mission is to break down the stigma associated with homelessness, and to equip these young people with the skills and confidence to be more work-ready and better prepared for…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss the strengths and challenges of engaging with a participatory approach to community development. Covered in this episode: Chapter 6 McDevelopment: Over 2.5 Billion People NOT Served Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://emb…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss Asset Based Community Development and the powerful role it can play when working with communities of all sorts. Covered in this episode: Chapter4, Not All Poverty is Created Equal Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from your local bookstore, Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embod…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss the Relief, Rehabilitation and Development model of "doing mission" and the freedom of seeing our ministries through such a lens empowering the church into not needing to be all things to all people. Covered in this episode: Chapter4, Not All Poverty is Created Equal Get a copy of When Helping Hurts from you…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss some biblical frameworks for defining poverty. They also chat about how the systems and structures we are a part of influence our action or inaction when it comes to poverty alleviation. Covered in this episode: Chapter 2, What's the Problem? & Chapter 3, Are We There Yet? Get a copy of When Helping Hurts fr…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily talk about their personal responses to the question "why did Jesus come to earth?" and touch on how they think about their own involvement in mission. Covered in this episode: Introduction & Chapter 1: Why did Jesus Come to Earth? Get a copy of When Helpling Hurts from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or …

Human rights lawyer George Newhouse could easily have continued working in corporate law in New York and London. Instead he returned home and co-founded the National Justice Project - where he uses the law in ways that support and advance social justice for asylum seekers, youth detainees and First Nations people. George shares his story on Season …

In this episode, Mitch and Emily talk about Bruno and the tension of living in the now but not yet of the Revelation of Jesus. Covered in this episode: Chapter 8, Apocolypse Now: Last Things and the Things that Last. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embo…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss their summer reading, the letters from Paul to the church in Philippi and Corinth and how we can apply these principles in making poverty personal in discipleship. Covered in this episode: Chapter 7, Epistles: Letters from Jail and Other Tough Places of Discipleship. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from …

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss the role of the early church in addressing poverty and the role different faith traditions play in this process. Covered in this episode: Chapter 6, The Early Church: Standing Against Poverty Together. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the…

A proud Wiradjuri Woman, born and raised on Gadigal land, Carly Stanley has dedicated her life to helping her people. Carly is the Founder and CEO of Deadly Connections, an organisation working to break the cycles of intergenerational disadvantage and trauma, so that the First Nations people of Australia can thrive, not just survive.…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily wrestle with what it really means to make poverty personal in our globalised, consumeristic western culture. Covered in this episode: Chapter 5, The Gospels and Messianic Transformation. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://e…

Melanie Sheppard is an Australian writer, a story teller and a passionate activist and advocate for women's rights and social justice. Whilst many of us were doing a little less in lockdown, Melanie led an incredible donation drive to support the communities most affected by this once in a generation pandemic.…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss the prophetic nature of The Simpsons and the importance of having prophetic voices speaking into our own lives at a time such as this. Covered in this episode: Chapter 4, Prophetic Ministry - Radical Hope from the Margins. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, o…

In this episode, Mitch and Emily join the Finer Things Club and chat through the power of poetry and art to help us experience the divine, and give voice to the raw emotion of life in a complex and often difficult world. Covered in this episode: Chapter 3, Hebrew Poetry and the Awesome Truth. Get a copy of Make Poverty Personal from your local book…

As the founder of Three For All, Ian Seal is making a difference. He and his team work passionately with LGBTQIA+ people seeking asylum to meet their own needs and achieve their own goals, and to support the local heroes in these communities changing lives.By Igniting Change

In this episode, Mitch and Emily discuss God's utopian experiment with the nation of Israel, the laws that would prevent entrenched poverty, and the Bible's call to systems, structures, and rules that uplift the powerless and restrain the powerful. Covered in this episode: Chapter 2, Hebrew Laws and "Always Having" Poverty. Get a copy of Make Pover…

Welcome to Reading Mission, our new book club podcast recorded live in our Discord server every fortnight! In this first episode, Emily and Mitch sit down to read through the first chapter of Make Poverty Personal: Taking the Poor as Seriously as the Bible does by Dr. Ash Barker. In this episode we talk about the importance of justice and eliminati…

We start Season Four of the Igniting Change Podcast with the inspirational Carla Raynes. For the last 17 years Carla has worked tirelessly on innovative and effective solutions to homelessness. As the founder and CEO of Bridge It, Carla is not just creating homes, but a sense of community for our most vulnerable.…

We are so excited to announce a new book club podcast: Reading Mission! Reading Mission is a live podcast where we read some of our favourite books about mission, justice, and social change together. If you are exploring what mission is and what it means to live a missional life, this is the book club for you! Every episode will be recorded live in…

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„What Comes After Universe“ ist ein anspruchsvolles Musik-Tagebuch, das digital und analog vereint. Entstanden aus dem Zürcher Label Fluk, initiiert von Le Citadin ist „What Comes After Universe“ in den Gewächshäusern experimenteller Technomusik beheimatet, die an jedem Ort der Welt in jeder Sekunde entstehen und die Vielfalt der Musik zeigen.…

Felix Riebl has lost none of the youthful energy that has made his band Cat Empire a worldwide success, which is lucky, as his side project, Spinifex Gum is engaging a whole new audience - due in large part to the glorious voices of the Marliya choir. Being a performer in lockdown has brought with it challenges, but also welcome bursts of creativit…

Anne Mitchell is one of Melbourne’s really quiet achievers - but the work she does as Program Manager of the Steps outreach service saves lives. For the last 20 years she has provided warmth, love and support to young people experiencing homelessness. She’s a gem.By Igniting Change

Keenan Mundine is well qualified to talk to the young men he meets at the jail gates - he’s been in and out of detention since he was a boy. Now, he is a big hearted man who, with his wife Carly, is working to stamp out the over-representation of First Nations people in the child protection and justice systems.…

Artist Amanda Newman first came to our attention as the name at the bottom of a mural of Dujuan, the remarkable central figure of “In My Blood it Runs” during lockdown in Melbourne. When she completed a beautiful portrait of Cathy Freeman, our interest was piqued, and we called her for a chat about life as an artist in a time of Covid 19.…

Linda Fox turned her back on the law in favour of the not for profit world and she hasn’t looked back.As an Igniting Change board member and Grants Manager at Planet Wheeler Foundation, Linda’s gaze stretches to East and West Africa, South East Asia and right across Australia, and her insights are thought-provoking.…

How does Margaret Thorpe manage to keep the Sacred Heart Community, where formerly homeless, mentally unwell people live, a “happy quiet place” throughout Covid 19?Well, Martin Flanagan puts it perfectly in his book, “The Art of Pollination” - “I got the idea that Margaret was a person who had pared her lift back to what really mattered to her”.And…