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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 Nations Sisters and Brothers Concerning the Church, Gondwana Theology from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyauhttp://instagram.com/embodyauwww.tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardUsed under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyauhttp://instagram.com/embodyauhttp://tiktok.com/@‌embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardUsed under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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, or online. -- Join the conversation on Discord Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 can corporately engage Christianity and First Peoples Spirituality in worship Jesus. Covered in this episode: Chapter 2, Towards a Theology of First Peoples Spirituality Get a copy of Gondwana Theology from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyauhttp://instagram.com/embodyauhttp://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardUsed under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 Indigenous Spirituality and his Christian Faith. In this episode they are discussed the first chapter First Peoples Spirituality. In this chapter Garry idenitfies three key interconnected areas of First Nation’s Spirituality - Country, Kin, and Dreaming. Covered in this episode: Chapter 1, First Peoples Spirituality Get a copy of Gondwana Theology from your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyauhttp://instagram.com/embodyauhttp://tiktok.com/ @‌embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardUsed under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyauhttp://tiktok.com/@‌embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us:http://facebook.com/embodyauhttp://instagram.com/embodyauhttp://tiktok.com/@‌embodyau Credits:Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardUsed under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 your local bookstore or Christian retailer, or online. Transcript available at http://embody.org.au/blog Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us: http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyau http://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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://embody.org.au/blog Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us: http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyau http://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 you're looking for Prayer from Come From Away, here it is https://youtu.be/8OK7ts5Uy-w -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us: http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyau http://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 the Journey 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 you're looking for Prayer from Come From Away, here it is https://youtu.be/8OK7ts5Uy-w -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us: http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyau http://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.

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 unbelievable stories from his childhood, and at least one act that would get him kicked out of your church's AGM. -- Join the conversation: http://embody.org.au/discord Follow us: http://facebook.com/embodyau http://instagram.com/embodyau http://tiktok.com/@embodyau Credits: Our theme music is 'Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)' by Josh Woodward, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward Used under Creative Commons. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia, and pay respects to elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture.