Conversations with Father Greg

How my dog and a possum helped me understand Paul’s teaching about looking beyond the surface to the deeper things in life. ( 2 Corinthians 4:13- 5:1 )

What do characters like Elektra, Gambit, Dr Strange, The Shadow and Storm have to do with the Christian faith?   Come and take a listen to find out.   ( John 3:1-17 )

Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday - often considered the Birthday of the Christian Church.   There’s an old saying about parenthood that the days are long, but the years are short.   It serves as a reminder that when children come into our lives, we are given a front row seat to watching a whole new person, and a whole new generation being born and eventually grow into maturity.  Come and take a...

Whether it’s my dog clanging her empty bowl, an amber light on my car dashboard, some messages a more persistent than others.   Come join us as we consider one of those persistent messages found in our faith.   ( 1 John 3:16-24 )

A splash of cold water, a firm handshake or the embrace of a loved one are all things help anchor us in reality.  Come and take a listen as we consider the implications of this kind of experience. ( Luke 24:36b-48 )

What does an old photo album, my uncle’s Buick LeSabre, and Jesus have in common?   Come, listen, and find out.   ( John 20:19-31 )

I was recently reminded of a poster that I once saw in the library.  It read “Don’t judge a book by its movie”.  How about this one … “Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet” ~ signed Abraham Lincoln.  Come and celebrate Easter with us as we consider how these sayings apply to the Christian faith.   ( John 20:1-18 )

Christmas, a birthday, and maybe even an anniversary are all examples of times when we might open a gift.   Come and join us as we consider the gifts that we receive on the Thursday in Holy Week. ( John 13:1-17, 31b-35 )

What do Kirk, Spock and McCoy have to do with Jesus and Jerusalem?   Come and take a listen. ( John 12:12-16 )

Leprechauns, clover, and pots of gold are all symbols St Patrick’s Day.   Join us as we take a closer look at this cultural phenomenon.  ( John 12:20-33 )

Oil paints, black and white photography, and football fans.    Come and check out what these all have to do with redemption.   ( John 3:14-21 )

What do a lunch line, a bad pun, and some relationship advice have in common?   Come and take a listen to find out. ( Exodus 20:1-17 )

Today we chat about heresy, Peter, Jesus, and new beginnings.   Come and take a listen.  ( Mark 8:31-38 ) 

Join us today as we talk about wild animals, angels ... and a little bit of Jesus.  ( Mark 1:9-15 )

Today we encounter one of my favourite characters in the Bible.   Kids meet him on Sunday School felt boards, he can be read as a caricature, and he can profoundly challenge us to re-examine how we interact with others.   Come and take a listen.  ( Jonah 3:1-5, 10 )

Have I ever told you about how I travelled back in time to meet an old, nearly blind, priest and a young boy who would become a prophet … all from the comfort of my own bed?   Come and take a listen.  ( 1 Samuel 3:1-10 )

Happy New Year!  In the first episode for a new calendar year we consider what some familiar stories tell us about ourselves and God.  ( Mark 1:4-11 )

Comedian, actor, & film maker, Woody Allen is often quoted as saying that 80% of life is just showing up. Long before Woody Allen said it God did it let’s consider what that means to you and I today. ( John 1:1-14 )

Raptors, sheep, court side seats and distant fields … come and take a listen to what these things have in common. ( Luke 2.1–14, (15–20) )

What are some of your favourite traditions around Christmas?  How did they come to have the significance for you that they do join us today as we consider these things and more.  ( Luke 1:26-38 )

What do John the Baptist and Roger Daltrey have in common?    Come take a listen and find out! ( John 1.6–8,19–28 )

Join us today as we talk about razors, roadblocks, and a little bit of Jesus.  Come and take a listen.  ( Mark 1.1–8 )

Today we begin a new liturgical year by thinking about architecture, weather forecasts, and fig trees. ( Mark 13:24-37 and 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 )

What do star fish, a police cruiser, and sheep have in common?   Come and take a listen.   ( Ezekiel 34:11-16, 16-20 )

What do my auntie, an Excel spreadsheet, and Jesus have in common?   Come and take a listen to find out.  ( Matthew 25:14-30 )