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Pure vs practical theology

How many angels on a pin? How many cats in a saxophone (sorry Paul Kelly)? 
Questions of pure theology have been around as long as we've had theology. But what purpose do they serve? Today we ramble about the benefits or otherwise of theoretical questions. 
 
 

Divine Music: Like a Prayer

Life is a mystery, Everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name, and it feels like.....
 
Today's divine music takes on the ever boundary pushing Madonna. No not that one, the singer one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ 

Reflections on the recent violence in Sydney

Today we delve in to current events, and a recent headline that has particular relevance to those of us with an interested in inter-faith dialogue and conversation. 
We hold space to work through our own thoughts about the issue, and hopefully for listeners to reflect on theirs. 
 
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-speaks-first-forgives-attacker/103738404 
 
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/16/sydney-church-stabbing-attack-firebrand-preacher-wakeley-ntwnfb 
 
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/who-is-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-wakeley-church-attack/103728808 
 
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/sydney-church-stabbing-comment-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-ntwnfb 

Holy Sh*#$

Today we talk about swearing. 
Better if we don't say any more than that. 
 
 

All about Constantine

Its the podcast you've all been waiting for right?...right? Its time we go back to the Roman Empire, and talk about the Constantine. Who was he? What did he do? and why was he Keanu Reeves? 

Religious experience and … sport?

Forget about sunsets, do you see God in a tennis ball? Today we talk about sports. That's right, we finally became the podcast of two 30 somethings guys talking about sports...
 
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?fbclid=IwAR3fCa1OsmTvi_8fWtzVQCJwUUh4aeH0UirKLAaF9WBN1n1t7NmK0PWTUC8 

How do you become a Bishop?

Have you ever wanted to be a Bishop? How does one even become a Bishop? Jacob lifts the lid on the inner workings of Lutheran politics, and the systems pulling the strings of Gods power 

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is upon us! Today Jacob and Jamal explore what it really is, and talk (without any expertise) on their thoughts and feelings about one of the most important events on the Religious calendar. 
 
https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-about  

Work work work

Many of us are at work for most of our waking ours, and yet, how often do we thin about how that impacts and creates our spiritual lives? Today Jacob and Jamal talk about how work might be an integral part of the soul. From right livelihood to the protestant work ethic - we go on an journey to the work place. The holiest of places. 
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/07/how-do-you-bring-your-spiritual-self-to-your-job-and-make-sure-you-are-doing-more-good-than-harm?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR1PlHqccWIFtZzquCXlqPb7nBM52u2-fpu6paC4NJd5YhZ_QHyZ8MUId9k  

St Basil’s gift

Has Jesus always hated the rich? Is the only way to heaven to sell all your things and give the money away to the poor? Today we explore an ancient Christian text, and what it teaches us about wealth, inequality and what God thinks about it all.  
 
https://stjohngoc.org/st-basil-the-greats-sermon-to-the-rich/ 
 
https://twitter.com/johnpauldickson/status/1674896612152205313