Upside Down People

In this EP I had privilege to have a conversation with Ronald Rolheiser, an author, priest and theologian. We talk about the Augustinian ideas surrounding the restlessness of the human heart, how our desires form and shape us, the role of faith in parenting and what it looks like to live a prayerful and contemplative life. Ronald Rolheiser serves as the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)...

In this first 2024 EP, Jarryd and I sit down with pastor and author, Adam Ramsey, and have a conversation around how we can truly be present in every season of life. Our culture sells us the narrative that we can be everything and achieve anything, however this may be damaging our God given humanity. We discuss how accepting our limitations as humans brings us closer to the meaningfulness of life...

In this EP we have a conversation with Matthew Clarke and Annabella Rossini-Clarke around the transformative potential of mercy, justice, community flourishing and bringing agency to humanity amongst many others. We also explore some ideas of their recent book "Disrupting Mercy", shortlisted as 2023 Sparklit Book of the Year. Matt and Bella are passionate about co-creating a world where...

In this EP I sit down with Mark and Nasia Tapping to chat about Santa, his little friends and all the bells and whistles that come along with it. Christmas is both the most wonderful time of the year and arguably for many, the most isolating and anxiety inducing time of the year.  But how can we as Christians both engage in and enjoy this season in a way that celebrates Jesus and loves others? Wit...

In this EP I sit down with Jasmine Fischer who is an award-winning author of Christian fantasy. Her recent book, "CALOR (The Nightingale Trilogy Book 1)" received the Realm Award: Book of the Year 2023.Jasmine is also a qualified psychologist with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in clinical psychology. Through the conversation we explore how her passion for mental health, struggle...

In this EP, Rory Shiner returns to the show with some wonderful insights into the human identity through a gospel perspective. Rory is a senior pastor of  Providence City Church  in Perth and he is the Chair of the TGC Australia Council. He has written books on  Union with Christ  and on the relationship between  Jesus’ resurrection and our own.  His most recent book,  The World Next Door: A Short...

In this EP I sit down and chat with Mark Hayes. Mark is both a businessman and a man of the people. His professional career has been vibrant and eclectic to say the least. From Pastor to airline Pilot, his experiences have taken him high and low and have shown him both the beauty and the harsh reality of humanity. His passion to help people led him into the increasing mental health issues experien...

In this EP we have a conversation with Dr. Katherine Thompson about how we can frame the pain and suffering we experience so that we are neither defined by or defeated by it. Katherine challenges the narratives we create during times of pain and suffering. Additionally, we explore how the gospel informs our approach amidst the struggle of suffering and redeems our stories of pain. Katherine is an...

Colin Buchanan is an Australian singer, entertainer and multi-instrumentalist. His achievements span the musical landscape with an ARIA, APRA and 9 times Golden Guitar winner, ABC TV Play School presenter, Australia's #1 kid's Christian artist, sought-after co-writer and the Bucko of Bucko & Champs' classic "Aussie Christmas" - an Australian institution!  In this EP we di...

Christopher Watkin (PhD, University of Cambridge) is a scholar with an international reputation in the area of modern and contemporary European thought, atheism, and the relationship between the Bible and philosophy. His most recent work, "Biblical Critical Theory", forwarded by the late Timothy Keller, was awarded the 2023 SparkLit Christian Book of the Year. Tim Keller wrote about Chri...

In this EP, Caleb and Jarryd explore the interplay between vocation and personal identity, seeking to understand how the gospel influences our approach to work. We chat with Andrew Hamilton, an author , entrepreneur and pastor about some ideas found in his recent book "The Future Is Bivocational". Andrew discusses the significance of diverse vocations and the fusion of faith with daily t...

Michael Wood is an Anglican priest, author, chaplain and a leadership coach in Melbourne, Australia. His book “ Practicing Peace: Theology, Contemplation and Action” , was nominated for the SparkLit 2023 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award, through which he explores the struggles of embodying peace and how we can practise it in our daily lives.  In the conversation Michael discusses the im...

Dr. Bernie Power is no stranger to the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict having studied Muslims for four decades and living in the Middle East for over two decades. His doctorate compared the Hadith, the early traditions about Muhammad, with biblical teaching. He currently lectures at the Melbourne School of Theology in Islamic studies. He travels to many countries to teach about Is...

Luke Bates is a prominent coffee roaster turned pastor here in Perth, Western Australia. He started off his dream in his parents garage with a couple of kilo's of green beans, a taste of espresso, a $25,000 debt and an eager spirit. Over ten years later, he's grown his dream into a successful business. Luke talks about the highs and lows of how his business journey has informed his faith a...

It's as simple as a sharing a meal at a table. As Christians we often wrestle with how we should approach discipleship and evangelism in our cultural context. It's hard to know where to start or how to start or even what it's all about. In this episode my friend, Jarryd Marrell, and I sit down with the positively remarkable Rory Shiner to discuss how the Gospel informs discipleship and...

Ben Collins is a successful businessman, investor and entrepreneur who is driven by a love for Jesus and a desire to see his redemptive work discovered in the workplace. Through a conversation about Ben's story, we cover topics around mentorship, discipleship and the link between one's faith and their place of work. There's no doubt you'll feel the energy and enthusiasm of Ben as h...

In this episode Caleb sits down and has a conversation with Caleb Dalziell around faith and work. Caleb is a businessman, entrepreneur, friend and father and is behind the success of one of Perth's most successful cafe's. From India to Perth, we chat about how his faith has guided, encouraged and provided what he needs to face both the highs and the lows of life, business and relationships...

Dr. Meredith Lake is an historian, broadcaster and award-winning writer interested in how Australians understand the big questions of faith and meaning. In this episode I have a conversation with Meredith about her work that investigates the  history the Bible has played in Australia's formation . We have a conversation about her award winning book  "The Bible in Australia"  and lear...

In this episode Jibb Smart and I have a conversation with the  very perceptive,  intelligent historian, author and advocate for the Christian faith, Dr John Dickson. John is also the host of his own podcast " Undeceptions ", exploring the misunderstood or mostly forgotten aspects of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics. We have a conversation about his recent critically acclaimed boo...

In this episode Mark Tapping and I sit down and have a conversation with  Jonathan Ogden , the very talented human and an incredibly talented artist and producer based in Manchester, UK. Ogden was also the founder and frontman of the band 'Rivers and Robots'.  Fortunate enough to catch Jonathan before his  "Future Forever" Tour  , we unpack how he approaches the creative process,...

In this episode Jarryd Marrell and I sit down with Adam Meredith who serves as the Senior Pastor at The Red Door Community Church in Perth, Western Australia, and have a conversation around UNITY.   We talk about the churches response to unity, its purpose  and some challenges that may threaten unity within the church. The conversation draws particular attention to the key ingredient to a unified...