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The Satire FireNotes from Underground Part 2 [Ep. 35]Can you smell what Dostoevsky's cooking?? Spoiler alert, it's a poignant picture of the human condition that also doubles as a pointed insult for a guy he disliked! We are back for Part 2 of our series on Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground and this episode is all about the context. Turns out kids these days don't know what was going on in 1800's Russia, so we are here to tell you about the life of Dostoevsky, what events led him to writing Notes from Underground, and what exactly it is he is writing in reference to! It's a great time...
2025-11-231h 06
The Satire FireNotes from Underground Part 1 [Ep. 34]What's that noise I hear? Has someone crept into my basement and started playing the hit literary podcast The Satire Fire from their portable speaker? Oh how thoughtful! This week we are starting the ambitious challenge of discussing Fyodor Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground, the novel equivalent of a diss track! In this part we will be discussing the plot of the book, getting you caught up if it has been a while since you read it or if you aren't familiar with it at all. Then next week we will be back to break down the context behind this...
2025-11-161h 06
Calvary Chapel Sydney2025-11-16 Ben Grisez Jeremiah 7.1-31 Preaching to the ChoirSynopsis: God directed Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the temple and declare to God's people their need to thoroughly amend their ways and doings, a timeless and relevant message for all who profess to know and worship God. By looking back to God's previous judgments, those who refused to listen, be corrected or incorporate God's word into their lives were looking at their future. Are we willing to stop, seek God and heed His word?
Verses in order of appearance:
Jeremiah 7:1-7
Jeremiah 4:3
Jeremiah 7:8-11
Romans 6:1-4
Jeremiah 7:12-15
Psalm 78:56-61
Jeremiah 7:16-20
Jeremiah 7:21-26
1 Samuel 15:9
1 Samuel 15:22
Jeremiah 7:27...
2025-11-1646 min
Word on Wednesday with John MasonConfession …
Do you have any regrets? Perhaps words you have spoken and can’t take back? Or a relationship you should never have started?
Second Samuel, chapter 11 tells us of the time when King David was relaxing on the roof of the palace when he saw a woman bathing. Attracted by her beauty he invited her over. But she was the wife of one of his officers. He’s away, he may have thought. And, I am the king.
But Bathsheba became pregnant, and David’s attempts to arrange for her husband, Uriah to return home and slee...
2025-11-1112 minWord on Wednesday Archives - The Anglican ConnectionConfession …
Do you have any regrets? Perhaps words you have spoken and can’t take back? Or a relationship you should never have started?
Second Samuel, chapter 11 tells us of the time when King David was relaxing on the roof of the palace when he saw a woman bathing. Attracted by her beauty he invited her over. But she was the wife of one of his officers. He’s away, he may have thought. And, I am the king.
But Bathsheba became pregnant, and David’s attempts to arrange for her husband, Uriah to return home and slee...
2025-11-1112 minWord on Wednesday with John MasonConfession …
Do you have any regrets? Perhaps words you have spoken and can’t take back? Or a relationship you should never have started?
Second Samuel, chapter 11 tells us of the time when King David was relaxing on the roof of the palace when he saw a woman bathing. Attracted by her beauty he invited her over. But she was the wife of one of his officers. He’s away, he may have thought. And, I am the king.
But Bathsheba became pregnant, and David’s attempts to arrange for her husband, Uriah to return home and slee...
2025-11-1112 min
The Satire FireNorthanger Abbey (2007) [Ep. 33]The days are shorter, the holidays are coming, and that means it's time to watch a Jane Austen romance movie! Join us this week as we talk about and review the 2007 movie adaptation of Northanger Abbey starring podcast darling Carey Mulligan. We break down what the differences are between the book and the movie, if one of them is better than the other, then spend a lot of time talking about movie adaptations in general. If you are like us and have a lot of thoughts about books being made into movies, this one is for you! Then be...
2025-11-0959 min
50 Shades of PlanningAll Around The World - AustraliaThis is the second of a series of episodes being led by the oldest friend of the podcast, Paul Smith.
Paul put it to Sam Stafford that debates about the planning system in England tend, for the most part, to focus solely on the planning system in England. Planners here very seldom look to other countries for inspiration and ideas.
Paul wanted to remedy that and so in this series he is chatting with planning professionals and academics from a number of countries to find out what works well there, what works less well, and...
2025-11-0848 min
The Satire FireNorthanger Abbey Part 3 [Ep. 32]It's crumpets season baby, and we are bringing even more cozy vibes to relax and study to! We are back with our final part on Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, a story all about being a girl who, get this, is not like the other girls. We take the plot we discussed in Part 1, look at it in conjunction with the historical context of Part 2, and come out the other side with an analysis of the themes and messages here in Part 3! Is this book worthwhile? Do the themes hold up? Does Samuel talk for a long time about an...
2025-11-021h 10
The Satire FireNorthanger Abbey Part 2 [Ep. 31]Ever wonder why Jane Austen wrote so much about rich people? Here's a bit of a spoiler: it certainly wasn't because she was poor! We are back with the history of Jane Austen and some context behind her novel Northanger Abbey, where we will teach out all about gothic novels, Regency Era life, and also who Samuel's favorite modern horror author is! So be sure to get out your tea and crumpets for this one, and maybe save some for next week's Part 3 where we will use this context to analyze the book and give it our final reviews.
2025-10-261h 06
The Satire FireNorthanger Abbey Part 1 [Ep. 30]What's the deal with all these rich people?? The time has finally come for The Satire Fire to go high-brow and so here we are with Jane Austen's classic novel Northanger Abbey. This one has all the messy drama of a season of Love Island, so if you love gossip you will love this book! In this first part we will be breaking down the plot of the book, getting all of us caught up to speed about what is going on. Then next week we will be back with an episode all about the context of the book...
2025-10-191h 05
The Satire FireAmerican Psycho (2000) [Ep. 29]Impressive, very nice. But let's hear Paul Allen's podcast intro. We are back with another interlude, this time discussing the American Psycho movie adaptation from 2000! We break down the plot, compare it to the plot of the book, and then spend some time analyzing the themes and discussing the ways it is perhaps better or worse than the book. If you want to hear about the book in more detail, good news! The three part series we just finished was all about it and you can go back and check it out before listening to this episode. Then be...
2025-10-1259 min
The Satire FireEpisode 28: American Psycho Part 3It's time to finally lay this queen to rest and move on from the fashion diva Pat Bateman! This is our third and final episode on the book American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis and we are using it to discuss the themes of the book, see how they hold up in a modern context, and finally give our personal reviews! Is it too much? Is it a misunderstood masterpiece? Did Sydney hate every second of reading it? Tune in to find out, then come back next week to hear us talk about the 2000 movie adaptation of the book!
2025-10-051h 16
WSCCC Croydon Park @ 10 Sermons1 Samuel 30-31 - 1 Samuel Series 3 - Looking on the heartMessage from Morgan Powell on 28/09/2025
2025-09-2821 min
The Satire FireEpisode 27: American Psycho Part 2Get out of my neighborhood ya damn yuppies! It's our second episode of our series on American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and it is time for some context! In this episode we will be talking about the history of the author, the controversy that surrounded this book's release, and what was going on at the time that made this book relevant! We will also be discussing some of the modern context of this book, talking about how critical opinions have shifted and public reception has changed. Then next week we will be analyzing and ranking the book on...
2025-09-281h 05
The Satire FireEpisode 26: American Psycho Part 1Have you put on your sunscreen yet today? How about your retinol cream? Your anti-aging anti-wrinkle serum? You should really get on that, god forbid you look your age. This week we are starting our series on American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, a notorious and perhaps even infamous satire of society! For Part 1 we will be talking about the plot of the book, getting you caught up if you haven't read it or if it has been a while since you did. Then next week we will be looking at the context within which this book was written...
2025-09-211h 07WSCCC Croydon Park @ 10 SermonsDavid trusts in the Lord's justice - 1 Samuel Series 3 - Looking on the heart1 Samuel 24
2025-09-1428 min
The Satire FireEpisode 25: Promising Young Woman (2020)Personally, we think Al and Schmidt should've kissed. In this interlude week of The Satire Fire we will be discussing Emerald Fennell's debut 2020 film Promising Young Woman! This is a satirical film looking at the harm that women face in their every day lives and the ways the system fails them after they have been harmed. It ties in nicely with the three part series we just finished on Her Body and Other Parties, and sets us up for our next series on American Psycho! We hope you enjoy this one, and we will be excited to see you...
2025-09-141h 07
The Satire FireEpisode 24: Her Body and Other Parties Part 3We are ending our time with the powerful short story collection Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado with a discussion on two final stories: "Mothers" and "Difficult at Parties". These two stories deal with the struggle to put things back together after they fall apart, looking at the pain of mourning an abusive relationship in the first and the challenges of intimacy after an assault in the later. After discussing them both we will talk about the collection as a whole, what we liked and what we didn't, before finally answering the question everyone is asking...
2025-09-071h 13
GracePoint Sydney Church PodcastsLidcombe - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 - God Of The OrdinaryLidcombe - - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 - God Of The Ordinary
2025-09-0729 min
The PAWlywood PAWdcastSnakes on a PlaneBuckle your seatbelts and find the nearest emergency exit—Pilot Sydney & Snake Shannon invite you to experience SNAKES ON A PLANE, a movie about a bunch of snakes that are on a plane. Here, Samuel L. Jackson gives a magnum opus of a performance as an FBI man who fights snakes but contractually cannot be any closer than 25 feet away from one. Is anything more horrific than having to decide on a silly face for a “silly face” group picture? Should every kindergartener have a free-range python as a class pet? Why are all these monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday...
2025-09-041h 11
The Satire FireEpisode 23: Her Body and Other Parties Part 2Another week, another set of stories that are tough to be witty about! This week we are continuing our series on Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado by discussing "Real Women Have Bodies" and "Eight Bites", two stories dealing with the beauty standards women face and the resulting harm that befalls them. This is another heavy one so listen at your own discretion! Next week we will be finishing our series on this book with a discussion on "Mothers" and "Difficult at Parties". Surely those aren't also deeply emotional, right?"When Can...
2025-08-311h 13
The Satire FireEpisode 22: Her Body and Other Parties Part 1Oh boy, time for a doozy! This week we are kicking off our series on the short story collection Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado. This series will be a little different than most, where instead of breaking the entire book down over three episodes we will instead be fully exploring only one or two of the short stories for each of the three parts. This week we start with the opening story "The Husband Stitch", a grueling depiction of the entitlement men feel over the lives and bodies of women. We still have fun looking...
2025-08-241h 22
The Satire FireEpisode 21: The Fire Mixtapes 2So, anybody feeling Jello Shots? Or perhaps want to attend a Broadway show? If you're looking for a man who can do both, look no further than the late, great satirist Tom Lehrer! In this episode we break down the interesting life history of Lehrer, as well as examining some of his most popular satirical songs. Was he the Bo Burnham of his time? Is he better at math than us? Was he on a first name basis with multiple rappers or only the one? Tune in to find out, then come back next week when we start our...
2025-08-1754 min
The Satire FireEpisode 20: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books Part 3Your two favorite public library supporters are back to finish our series on Kirsten Miller's book Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books! In Part 1 we summarized the plot of the book, in Part 2 we discussed the context behind the book, and now in Part 3 we will be using what we have learned to analyze, rate, and rank this book! After that we will be leaving this fantasy world of book banning behind and entering the real world where surely we have solved that problem by now, right?Donate to Little Free Libraries
2025-08-101h 19
The Satire FireEpisode 19: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books Part 2We are back again with Part Two of our series on Kirsten Miller's book Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books! If you missed Part One, go back and check it out for a plot summary of this excellent recent release (or better yet, pick up a copy and read it yourself!). In this part we will be familiarizing ourselves with the context behind the book, namely the history of book bans in America! There is an unfortunately long history of book censorship around the world and in America that has culminated in a strange surge in the past...
2025-08-031h 07
The Satire FireEpisode 18: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books Part 1How many of you have been personally victimized by Lula Dean? We are back with part one of our most contemporary book series to date! In this first part we will be looking at the plot of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller, brushing you up on all that happens to get ready for the context we will discuss in part two and the analysis in part three. This is a great book that we both loved, so be sure to check it our if you haven't already!Donate to Little...
2025-07-271h 03
The Satire FireEpisode 17: The Kid (1921)It's podcast vacation time and we are participating in silent viewing time! In this in between books week we are talking about the 1921 silent file The Kid by none other than Charlie Chaplin. This movie with both a smile and a tear follows a found family of a man and a boy who are doing their best to make it work when they don't have two pennies to rub together. It is a great time and a fun conversation, so join us to hear all our thoughts on this slapstick classic!Other works discussed this...
2025-07-201h 04
The Satire FireEpisode 16 Slapstick Part 3And how did we then face the odds, of man's rude slapstick, yes, and God's? By making a three part podcast series about it. We are sending off Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut with one last episode, examining the themes and relating them to the context to see if this book is still any good! Are any of the themes still relevant? Are the messages worth heeding? Is the most mediocre Vonnegut still really good? Tune in to hear our thoughts!Other works discussed this episode:All Fours by Miranda July"The...
2025-07-131h 12
The Satire FireEpisode 15: Slapstick Part 2Part 2 of our series on Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut is here, which means Sydney is teaching us all about the life and times of Kurt! Kurt had an interesting and at times difficult life that shaped him into the author and humorist that we all know, and unpacking that history will put into perspective what Vonnegut called his most autobiographical book. Was he also born to a wealthy but distant family? Did the loss of a sister bring his world crashing down? Did he ever serve as the President of the United States? Listen to find out, because the...
2025-07-061h 02
The Satire FireEpisode 14: Slapstick Part 1Well it certainly took long enough, but the wait is over! We are officially covering our first book by Kurt Vonnegut and outing ourselves as... Vonnegonians? Vonnegutions? Enjoyers of Kurt Vonnegut. This is part one of our series on Slapstick, or Lonesome No More! by Kurt Vonnegut. This part will have Sydney talking us through the plot, explaining what happens in the book, and pointing out some of the moments that will be important when it comes time to analyze the themes of the book! So join us for a nice, relaxing discussion on a wholesome book that has...
2025-06-291h 15
The Satire FireEpisode 13: Fahrenheit 451 (2018)Finally, our long awaited and much requested (by Samuel) movie episode! In this interlude episode we will be discussing the 2018 adaptation (or perhaps re-imagining?) of the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon, this movie deals with the same themes as the novel of the same name, plus a little extra about the internet and surveillance! Is it better than the book? Does the plot make any sense? Is there such a thing as too many Michaels for one movie? Tune in to find out!Other works discussed this episode:...
2025-06-2258 min
The Satire FireEpisode 12: Fahrenheit 451 Part 3It is our final episode in the Fahrenheit 451 series and we still have more to say! This classic novella has become culturally synonymous with book banning, but what does it actually have to say on the subject? After hearing the plot in Part 1 and the context in Part 2, can we understand the message this book has for the reader? Does it deserve to be heralded as a staple of classic literature? Are any of its takes relevant for the modern day, or better yet are any of them even good?? Find out all this and more in this episode...
2025-06-151h 12
The Satire FireEpisode 11: Fahrenheit 451 Part 2On this episode of The Satire Fire, Sydney and Samuel continue their Fahrenheit 451 series with the history of Ray Bradbury and the context of the time when he wrote the book! Samuel talks us through a brief biography about Bradbury before going in depth about his beliefs and opinions on the world. What was his philosophy? Did he even have one? And what's up with all his weird definitions of the term "minority"? Find out all that and more this week! Haven't read Fahrenheit 451? Maybe go back and listen to Part 1 to get caught up! Then come back next...
2025-06-081h 12
Calvary Chapel Sydney2025-06-08 Ben Grisez Judges 11.12-40 No Turning BackJephthah sought a diplomatic solution to the Ammonite invasion, but the king of the Ammonites refused to listen. After Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, God helped him to rout the Ammonites and return home in peace. To keep his word Jephthah (together with his daughter) paid an unthinkable price that points toward the sacrifice God freely provided by sending His only begotten Son as a promised sacrifice for sinners.
Verses in order of appearance:
Judges 11:12-13
Judges 11:14-22
Map "Bible Map Jephthah" from Thompson Chain Reference Bible
Deuteronomy 2:37
Numbers 21:24-25
Deuteronomy 2:24
Judges 11:23-27
Numbers 23:22-24
Judges 11:28-31
Numbers 21:2...
2025-06-0839 min
The Satire FireEpisode 10: Fahrenheit 451 Part 1Samuel is back with a brand new book, and this one also has numbers in the title! This is the start of our series on Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, an undeniable classic and cornerstone of the dystopian satire genre. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? Does it even really make any sense? In this first part Samuel will be taking us through the plot of the book and pointing out some of the parts that work and some of the parts that maybe don't. We have a lot of feelings about this book, and will...
2025-06-011h 03
The Satire FireEpisode 9: The Fire Mixtapes 1It's interlude time and Sydney has brought us three excellent songs to discuss! Join us in analyzing the satirical elements of "National Anthem" by Lana Del Rey, "Liquid Smooth" by Mitski, and "The Good Times are Killing Me" by Modest Mouse. All three are great, so give them a listen before jumping in to hear us answer the important questions! What are these songs saying? Do they qualify as satire? Does the name Modest Mouse imply the existence of Sultry Rat? Tune in to find out all this and more!Other works discussed this episode:
2025-05-251h 01
The Satire FireEpisode 8: Brave New World Part 3And here we are one last time. This episode is the conclusion of our series on Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and boy do we have a lot to say! This book has a lot of themes related to consumption and technology and individuality, but are they any good? Does Aldous stick the landing, or is he just rambling? Does Samuel get on another soapbox about hating this book? The only way to find out is by listening!Other works discussed this episode:True Grit by Charles PortisThe L...
2025-05-181h 15
The Satire FireEpisode 7: Brave New World Part 2It's time for Part 2 and Sydney has emerged from the depths of her research to teach us all about Aldous Huxley! In this episode we learn all about his past, what led to him writing Brave New World, and what parts of his history help us to interpret this classic work of satire! Tune in to hear about big babies, encyclopedias, Samson from the Bible, and (somehow) the Lakers. Then be sure to come back next week as we analyze this classic and tell you if it is worth your time!Other works discussed this episode:
2025-05-111h 07
SMBC Principal's Hour Express1 Samuel 7:3-17 - Remembering What God Has DoneIn 1 Samuel 7, when God delivers Israel from the Philistines, the prophet Samuel sets up a stone as a reminder of the rescue, and names it Ebenezer, (meaning “stone of help”). Just as the stone helps Israel remember what God has done, so too this text trains us in remembering God’s past deliverance in ways that shape our present action.
2025-05-0736 min
SMBC Principal's Hour1 Samuel 7:3-17 - Remembering What God Has DoneIn 1 Samuel 7, when God delivers Israel from the Philistines, the prophet Samuel sets up a stone as a reminder of the rescue, and names it Ebenezer, (meaning “stone of help”). Just as the stone helps Israel remember what God has done, so too this text trains us in remembering God’s past deliverance in ways that shape our present action.
2025-05-0754 min
The Satire FireEpisode 6: Brave New World Part 1Here is Part 1 on our Brave New World series! Finally we get to listen to Sydney yap while Samuel listens as politely as he is capable of! In this part Sydney takes us through the plot of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, highlighting all the elements that are important to understanding the themes and ideas of the book. Haven't read Brave New World before or don't remember it very well? This episode will get you caught up for the rest of the series! Be sure to join us next week as we continue the series with Sydney breaking...
2025-05-041h 17
The Satire FireEpisode 5: How To Get Ahead In AdvertisingWelcome to our first interlude episode! This week Samuel is talking about How To Get Ahead In Advertising, a 1989 film following an advertising executive who is slowly losing his mind. It satirizes the advertising industry, government propaganda, and good old capitalism. Plus it has a lot of connections with 1984 by George Orwell! Did Sydney like the movie? Does Samuel do a Richard Grant impression? Listen to find out!Other works discussed this episode:Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverAnora (2024)The House That Screamed (1969)Follow us on Instagram...
2025-04-271h 03
The Satire FireEpisode 4: 1984 Part 3On this episode of The Satire Fire, Sydney and Samuel conclude our 1984 series by digging into the themes and messages Orwell is using. Samuel talks a lot about NewSpeak! Sydney can't get enough of individual expression! It's bananas! Haven't read 1984? Maybe go back and listen to Part 1 to get caught up! Want to know what the history is that led us to our conclusions? Give Part 2 a try!Other books discussed in this episode:Martyr! by Kaveh AkbarThe House of my Mother by Shari FrankeThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret...
2025-04-201h 11
The Satire FireEpisode 3: 1984 Part 2On this episode of The Satire Fire, Sydney and Samuel continue their series on 1984 with a history of the author George Orwell! Samuel takes us through Orwell's life from his birth in British India up to the writing of 1984 and everything in between that helps us understand the context of 1984. Haven't read 1984? Maybe go back and listen to Part 1 to get caught up! This is our last background episode for 1984, so be sure to come back next week for the conclusion of the series.Other books discussed in this episode: The Secret History by Donna Tartt and...
2025-04-131h 08
The Satire FireEpisode 2: 1984 Part 1On this episode of The Satire Fire, Sydney and Samuel start their series on 1984 by George Orwell! Part 1 will be a plot breakdown, with Samuel covering all the basic elements you will need to follow along with later discussions. Haven't read 1984? Or maybe read it too long ago to remember it fully? Then this will get you up to speed!Other books discussed in this episode: Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe and Intermezzo by Sally RooneyFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky to stay up to date on upcoming episodes.
2025-04-061h 07
The Satire FireEpisode 1: A Modest ProposalWelcome to The Satire Fire! Sydney and Samuel are on a mission to read every piece of satire ever written and we want to bring you along with us! In this episode we introduce ourselves and the podcast, then break down the most famous satirical pamphlet we know; "A Modest Proposal" by Dr. Jonathan Swift. What is Jonathan proposing? Is it modest and demure? Do we have a new culinary sensation on our hands? Tune in to find out!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky to stay up to date on upcoming episodes.
2025-03-301h 02
Wait, Where Was I?EP #9 - Sam Moves Cities, Cheap as Chips in Sydney, and Doorbell CamerasIn this episode, Sam has moved to Wellington, Blake took on Sydney and found super cheap hot chips, Billie Eilish recap, and being caught on a doorbell camera.
2025-03-0216 minWord on Wednesday with John MasonThe Transcendental Interferer?
We all like to think that there are areas in our life where we are in control.
CS Lewis in Surprised by Joy wrote of his pre-Christian phase: “… But, of course, what mattered most of all was my deep-seated hatred of authority, my monstrous individualism, my lawlessness. No word in my vocabulary expressed deeper hatred than the word INTERFERENCE. But Christianity placed at the centre what then seemed to me a transcendental Interferer. If its picture were true, then no sort of ‘treaty with reality’ could ever be possible. There was no region, even in the innermost depth of...
2024-12-1708 min
Green Room with Sydney and Chloe9. The Carrots and the Sticks feat. Samuel HoodIn this episode of Green Room Sydney and Chloe interview their lifelong friend, Samuel Hood. They talk about what it was like growing up at IHOPKC, both the positive and negative. Samuel shares about the effects of being a poster child of IHOP and what it felt like as he got older and broke from the "IHOP mold".
Check out Samuel's podcast episode about his crisis of faith journey on the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast (formerly Roots): https://youtu.be/S7Mrzx5hWuU?si=SsEXDktkA0JUXMaI
2024-10-201h 13WSCCC Croydon Park @ 10 SermonsSamuel's Farewell - 1 Samuel Series 2 - Looking on the HeartMessage from Morgan Powell on 13/10/2024
2024-10-1300 minWSCCC Croydon Park @ 10 SermonsThe First King. A False Start 1 Samuel 9-10 - 1 Samuel Series 2 - Looking on the HeartMessage from Matt Bakon on 29/09/2024
2024-09-2923 minWSCCC Croydon Park @ 10 SermonsWe Want a king! - 1 Samuel 8 - 1 Samuel Series 2 - Looking on the HeartMessage from Morgan Powell on 22/09/2024
2024-09-2224 min
Village Church Annandale's PodcastWhat now? | Acts 1:1-8 | Samuel Loa-Ferreria | 22 September 2024Today at Village we are delighted to welcome our missionary family Samuel and Emily Loa-Ferreira. Samuel is teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit.
2024-09-2100 min
Zero ContextWINNING A CAR FROM MRBEAST IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA | Zero Context #21Sam recaps the experience of being 1 of 10 people in Australia to compete in MrBeast's car giveaway in Sydney. Telling the whole story from finding out he's a winner, to meeting Jimmy himself.This is The Zero Context Podcast.#mrbeast #mrbeastaustralia #feastables #feastablesaustralia #mrbeastsydney #mrbeastchallenge #feastablesgiveaway #zerocontext #mrbeastzerocontext #KarlJacobs #LazarBeam #NolanHansen #MrBeastLamborghini
2024-07-1552 min
Decoding Cultural LeadershipEpisode 20: Joanne Kee: National Theatre of Paramatta's Executive and Creative Producer on creating theatre and leadership in the rich cultural landscape of Sydney's Western suburbsThis week's guest on Decoding Cultural Leadership is Joanne Kee, Executive and Creative Producer of the National Theatre of Parramatta, Joanne shares her fascinating journey into arts management, from her family's early love of performance to gaining invaluable experience at major institutions like the Sydney Opera House and a period in London.We delve into the vibrant arts and culture scene in Western Sydney, where the National Theatre of Parramatta stands as a beacon. It not only produces high-quality work but also provides a platform for local artists to hone their skills. The theatre's stories r...
2024-06-051h 06Word on Wednesday with John MasonDavid’s Prayer: Confession
Let me ask, do you have any regrets? You may regret words you let rip and can’t take back, or a relationship you should never have started.
Second Samuel, chapter 11 tells us of the occasion when King David was relaxing on the roof of the palace when he saw a woman bathing. Attracted by her beauty he invited her over. But she was the wife of one of his officers. He’s away, he may have thought. And after all, I am the king.
But Bathsheba became pregnant, and David’s attempts to arr...
2024-06-0412 minGracePoint Sydney Church PodcastsBurwood - 2 Samuel 2:1-11 - The New KingBurwood - 2 Samuel 1-2: Shadow of the King - 2 Samuel 2:1-11 - The New King
2024-05-2524 minGracePoint Sydney Church PodcastsBurwood - 2 Samuel 1:17-27 - David's LamentBurwood - 2 Samuel 1-2: Shadow of the King - 2 Samuel 1:17-27 - David's Lament
2024-05-1925 min
The Medical Sales PodcastLeading Sales Teams To Global Success: A Mother's Day Special With Sydney Selby A Mother's Day special! Join us as we sit down with Sydney Selby, the innovative Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Medical Education at Renata Medical, during a week when we honor mothers and the gifts they bring into our lives. Sydney illuminates the often-invisible struggles within pediatric congenital heart disease treatment, revealing how Renata Medical's Minima Renata stent system is revolutionizing care for the tiniest hearts. With a blend of technical savvy and personal anecdotes, she underscores the critical need for devices that adapt to growing...
2024-05-1557 minGracePoint Sydney Church PodcastsBurwood - 2 Samuel 1:1-16 - David Learns of Saul's DeathBurwood - 2 Samuel 1-2: Shadow of the King - 2 Samuel 1:1-16 - David Learns of Saul's Death
2024-05-1126 min
Stigma ShakersThe Pleasure Portfolio: The Stigma of Male Sex work with Samuel HunterSamuel Hunter, from Sydney Australia, has been working as a sex worker for the last four years. While admitting he's held dozens of different jobs, including working as a chef, working for a sex shop and writing blogs for a brothel, his interest in sex work began when he heard about a charity called Touching Base, that put people with disability in touch with sex workers. Now one of Australia’s most high-profile male sex workers, Samuel sees women from all walks of life, generally aged 50+, with some in their thirties and twenties on occasion. As a mature gent, bot...
2024-04-3033 min
Serenity for SuccessFinding God's Calling for Your LifeOur society is full of well meaning advice on how to find your calling and your passion. Do what you love and love what you do, choose happiness, follow your dreams. These mantras fail to acknowledge the first step to following that advice requires you to know what your dreams are. How can you be sure that you're doing what you love? What even is happiness? I've spoken to so many high achieving women who've checked all the boxes, gone to the right schools, taking the right postgraduate job, trying to date the right guy, but still...
2024-03-2514 min
Decoding Cultural LeadershipEpisode 5. Wesley Enoch: Revisiting Cultural Leadership PerspectivesOur guest on this episode is a true luminary of Australia’s arts landscape, theatre director, playwright, festival director and thought leader Wesley Enoch. Wesley always has clear, captivating views on the state of cultural leadership and the relationship between the arts and society. In this conversation, Wesley gives his views on recent controversies involving the STC, talks about the effects corporatisation has had on arts organisations, and provides a valuable perspective on the intersection of cultural discourse and politics in the recent Voice referendum. He talks about other burning social issues like cultural appropriation in the...
2024-02-2556 min
Decoding Cultural LeadershipEpisode 4. Sydney Opera House's Louise Herron: Cultural Leadership and the Opera House at 50This week, we welcome Louise Herron AM, CEO of the Sydney Opera House, who talks about the multiple cultural leadership considerations of running the most iconic building in Australia. We were privileged to speak with Louise following the celebrations of the SOH’s 50th anniversary (she also oversaw its 40th). Louise talks about politics, stakeholder management, and the new strategic vision just launched for the opera house. She discusses her journey in arts leadership following a successful career as a lawyer, working in investment banking and as a corporate adviser. Taking us through her eye...
2024-02-1834 min
Decoding Cultural LeadershipEpisode 1. Michael Lynch: Legendary Australian Arts Leader is Looking to His Next ChallengeThis week’s guest is renowned arts leader Michael Lynch, AO CBE. Michael talks about his long and celebrated career, running some of the most iconic cultural institutions in Australia and overseas. Michael’s achievements and contributions to our cultural life are almost too extensive to list here. In Australia, as well as a fundamental role in the establishment of the Australia Council, Michael led the Sydney Theatre Company and was CEO of the Sydney Opera House before taking up the role of Chief Executive of London’s Southbank Centre and later CEO of Hong Kong’s West Kowlo...
2024-01-281h 09
Stories That Shape UsLife Lessons From 26 Years in the British Army: Jimmy Samuel's StoryIn this episode, our host, Samuel interviews Jimmy, a military veteran with 26 years of service. Jimmy shares valuable insights, life lessons, and stories from his time in the military, highlighting the values of discipline, courage, respect, and the misconceptions surrounding the military. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the importance of gratitude and personal growth. This engaging conversation delves into the impact of family togetherness, the power of storytelling, and the significance of seeking new experiences and perspectives in life. Join us as we explore Jimmy's journey and the stories that have shaped him.
2023-11-1453 min
Greater Sydney Area HEMSHEMS Debrief #4 – Sam Immens
In Episode 4 of the series, Sydney HEMS Critical Care Paramedic Sam Immens joins HEMS Physician Dr Samuel Bulford to discuss a pragmatic and practical reflection tool which has helped him navigate his clinical workflow.
Working as a Critical Care Paramedic with NSW Ambulance and the Toll Rescue Helicopter has been a lifelong personal and professional goal for Sam, who describes himself as “genuinely humbled by the professionalism and expertise displayed by the Pilots, Aircrew, Doctors, Engineers, Managers, Support Staff, and his fellow CCPs, in delivering critical care to anyone, in any place, at any time across New Sout...
2023-07-0600 min
Anchor Church CityRise & Fall of Kings (1-2 Samuel) | Return of the KingWhat do we do when our heroes are exposed? Where do we turn when those we put our hope in let us down and disappoint us? James Wong points us to the only sure hope we have in the final installment of our series in 1 & 2 Samuel.
2023-06-1848 min
Anchor Church CityRise & Fall of Kings (1-2 Samuel) | No ShortcutsWe’re all waiting for things in life. The question is: will we trust God to bring them about in his timing, or will we take matters into our own hands and fast track our future? James Wong takes us through 1 Samuel 24 as David finds himself confronted with this very situation.
2023-05-2841 min
Anchor Church CityRise & Fall of Kings (1-2 Samuel) | Israel Rejects God as KingHow often do we think we know better than God? How often do we desire worldly things because we've lost sight of who He has called us to be? These are some of the issues that plagued the Israelites; but they are issues our hearts still wrestle with today. James Wong shows us where hope can be found as he takes us through 1 Samuel 8.
2023-05-0733 min
Blow Your Skirt UpSorry Not Sorry....Are We?SORRY! But are we? Haley and Sydney discuss the overuse of the word sorry and explore the different reasons we feel the need for apologies in the first place. Trying to find the balance between being an apologetic human and not being someone who withholds apologies is a delicate dance and Haley and Syd are dropping it LOW in this episode. The duo's first Male Time Guest, Samuel Campbell, President of Code Black Indy, Inc. and owner of PB & J Factory, makes his appearance in giving his unique male insight on the topic.
2023-02-1245 min
Wellness in the WildernessThe Healing Power of Music and Nature with Samuel JIn a society that seems hell-bent on keeping us separate from our authentic selves, each other, and the planet we call home, Samuel J's music is the great unifier.
2023-02-0757 minWord on Wednesday with John MasonExpect the Unexpected…
Heraclitus, the 6th century BC Greek philosopher observed, ‘Unless you expect the unexpected you will never find truth, for it is hard to discover and hard to attain’.
Come with me to Matthew chapter 4, verses 12 through 25. Matthew records that following the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus began his public ministry in the region of Capernaum in Galilee – the land of Zebulun and Naphtali.
Back in the 8th century BC powerful Assyrian forces had gathered in that very region preparing to conquer the northern kingdom, Israel (720BC). Yet into that darkness Isaiah the prophet spoke of the...
2023-01-1709 min
Calvary Chapel SydneyBen Grisez - Genesis 31:17-55Synopsis: Jacob fled from Laban with his family and flocks, and when Laban found out he quickly pursued him--only to be rebuked by God. An interaction which could have been harmful resulted in them making a covenant they would do each other no harm. The New Covenant Jesus established by grace through faith is an infinitely better covenant, providing atonement and eternal life with God as our witness.
Verses in order of appearance:
Genesis 31:17-21
Genesis 31:23-25
Genesis 31:26-29
Genesis 31:30-35
Genesis 31:36-42
1 Samuel 30:6
1 Samuel 30:7-9
Genesis 31:43-50
Romans 2:1
Genesis 31:51-55
Matthew 26:26-28
Exodus 29:32-33
2023-01-0140 min
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGSForgive , LET GO & FLY HIGHER (2)✝️ Proverbs 4:7 , 1 Samuel 19:1 ; 27 : 1 - 4 ) Do you know that just as a Driver riding on a bumpy road can avoid pot holes some offences can be avoided ? The steering control does the job ! . Likewise Wisdom does the job as you will learn from this episode . Be blessed & Share 💞@Pastor A.Sydney
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2022-05-2226 min
Sydney IdeasA flood of emotionsIn the aftermath of devastating climate disasters like Australia’s recent east-coast floods, how do communities – those at the centre of the crisis and those on the periphery – support each other emotionally during times of climate distress?
Hear from climate emotions experts and residents of Lismore.
– Maddy Braddon, community organiser
– Professor James Bennett-Levy, mental health expert
– Aidan Ricketts, academic and environmental activist
– Samuel Savage, emergency services coordinator
– Jeanti St Clair, journalism lecturer and storycatcher
– Moderator: Dr Blanche Verlie, social scientist
The recording for this podcast is from a live Sydney Ideas online event, presented in collaboration with Sydney Environment Institute, held on Thursday 21...
2022-04-2651 min
A future me problemPsychographics in mental healthcare | Grace Lee & Leon YoungThis episode checks in with the research program from the university of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, right care first time where you live.
Grace Lee, whom we interviewed last season about this research program, is a PhD candidate with the university of Sydney, and the evaluation manager for this research program.
Leon Young is the founding CEO of Cogniss—a for profit tech company that creates human solutions for human problems. For Leon Cogniss is the culmination of a creative digital career that spans education, advertising and marketing, behaviour change and games.
Welcome back to part two of my c...
2022-03-2356 min
The SEI Podcast SeriesNever Again or Never? Environmental Justice in AustraliaThe Usyd Philosophy Society (PhilSoc) in partnership with Sydney Environment Institute present a discussion on the legal and philosophical limits to environmental justice in Australia and transnationally. A panel of researchers who sit at the intersection of law and Indigenous rights will discuss experiences of local communities, especially First Nations, with formal justice systems; access to justice; and the ability of the Courts to prevent or redress environmental wrongs. Find out more about this event here.Timestamps 00:55 Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country - Samuel Naylor 10:15 A Secretive and Strategic Destruction of Country...
2021-12-211h 25Word on Wednesday with John MasonThe Transcendental Interferer?
We all like to think that there are areas in our life where we are in control.
CS Lewis in Surprised by Joy wrote this of his pre-Christian phase: “… But, of course, what mattered most of all was my deep-seated hatred of authority, my monstrous individualism, my lawlessness. No word in my vocabulary expressed deeper hatred than the word INTERFERENCE. But Christianity placed at the centre what then seemed to me a transcendental Interferer. If its picture were true, then no sort of ‘treaty with reality’ could ever be possible. There was no region, even in the innermos...
2021-12-1416 min
Find the Gap PodcastEp23: Control the Controllable with Simon Hall (Simon Hall – Physiotherapist at the Sydney Kings and Zone 34 Sports Physiotherapy)Simon recollects his feeling when he got his first full time role in high performance sports, which was also his dream role. He shares his experiences going through such an intense schedule as he transitioned from one job to another while also studying at the same time, and how he was hurting mentally because of it. He also shares how his dedication and hardship during that time was worth it, and he wouldn’t change much as it was for his dream role. He reflects on how he would have regretted it if it was all for something that he...
2021-12-0250 minCalvary Chapel SydneyBen Grisez - Job 17:1-18:21 God's PledgeThe trial Job faced broke him, and he expressed a desire for God to vouch for him. Looking at his situation he was unable to see any hope, no light was visible on the horizon. Bildad's second address did nothing to encourage him. Bless the LORD He has sent the Light of the World Jesus to give us a living hope, a pledge of love we receive by faith.
Verses in order of appearance:
Job 17:1-5
2 Samuel 16:10-12
Job 17:6-10
1 Samuel 17:28-30
Psalm 84:4-7
Job 17:11-16
Job 11:17-18
Job 18:1-4
Job 18:5-11
Job 18:12-18
Job 18:19-21
Romans 8:32-33
1 Peter 1:3-9
2021-11-0746 min
A future me problemMental Health's Magic 8 Ball | A/Prof Louise Freebairn & Dr Ante ProdanIn this episode I had the chance to speak with A/Prof Louise Freebairn and Dr Ante Prodan, who’s work is contributing to The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre and BHP Foundation’s research Program 'Right care, first time, where you live'.
Louise is Senior Research Fellow at the Brain and Mind Centre, the Director of Knowledge Translation and Health Outcomes in the Epidemiology Section at ACT Health, and also holds an adjunct associate Professorship with the Research School for Population Health at the Australian National University.
Dr Ante Prodan is an indepen...
2021-10-2647 min
Kazen +1Sydney Mukwacha Interview | From Road Selling To FranchisingI spoke to entreprenuer and franchisee Sydney Mukwacha about his journey of being an immigrant from Zimbabwe, much like mine, to now owning multiple businesses and franchise locations. He's made it against all odds, and i believe it's only going to compound as the years progress.
2021-09-2426 minA future me problemA Mental Healthcare Model Focused on You | A/Prof Elizabeth ScottAs part of our research partnership with the University of Sydney, and a second instalment to last week's episode with Dr. Haley LaMonica, about the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre Youth Model. This week, I spoke with the formidable A/Prof Elizabeth Scott. Her clinical career is as long as Santa's list.
We spoke quality mental health care for young people, particularly what this looks like in this day of COVID.
Remember, if you are aged between 16 and 25, you can participate in this co creation by following...
2021-09-2155 minA future me problemA Mental Healthcare Model Focused on You | Dr Haley LaMonicaThis week I had the great opportunity to chat with Dr Haley LaMonica on The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre Youth Model; a model created to deliver quality mental healthcare to a help-seeking young person.
Dr. Haley M LaMonica is a mid-career researcher and practicing Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist. She has 15 years clinical experience across her career lifespan. Dr LaMonica holds a position as a Senior Research Fellow with the Youth Mental Health and Technology Team at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, where she leads the Digital Technology, and Brain and...
2021-09-1429 min
ROCK Sydney English SermonsOur Stone Of Help (1 Samuel 7:1-12)An exposition of 1 Samuel 7:1-12 by Ps. Yakub Tri Handoko. This sermon is on celebrating God's power and faithfulness, and the problem of idolatry in our hearts.
2021-08-291h 02
Supercharged! with Jordan Samuel FlemingSeason 3, Episode 8 - It's fun to stay at the Y-M-C-AIn this fantastic episode we welcome Jamie Crippin from the Sydney-Shelby YMCA.Jamie lets us look behind the scenes at what it is like to implement Podio in a thriving organisation like a local YMCA - how she gets buy-in, where it makes an impact and what she's still working on achieving.This is a great opportunity to hear from someone who is self-taught and who has built a journey with Podio across a couple of different companies. It's a great insight into how you can bring Podio into your company and what easy wins...
2020-12-2230 min
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGSFear Not ❗Hold Tight Your Confidence In God .No doubt , we've stepped into 🌎 dispensation of unheard challenges , diseases , tears and fears . But God remains in control👑 and unchanging in🌈 faithfulness and power to protect , save , heal , deliver and bless. As a result ,We Believers of the One and Only True God : Jehovah must not only put into works this faith in His faithfulness , l💌ve and power : we must always live-in , on our past testimonies of His goodness and deliverance . This is our CONFIDENCE 😇AND WEAP🔥N , like David of the Bible (1 Samuel Chapter 17 ) Let us use them to overcome our everyday challenges🤺🤺 Our victory was ordained since Christ's Resurrection🌤 M...
2020-12-2123 min
The SEI Podcast SeriesPhilosophy on the Ground: Changing Values in a Changing ClimateThe University of Sydney Philosophy Society’s (PhilSoc) Philosophy on the Ground series takes everyday issues in the public discourse and shows how philosophy can enrich our discussion of these topics. In doing this, PhilSoc aims to show that philosophy is far from an outdated or abstract discipline, but something in which everyone can participate and have a voice. The events will take various forms, including debates, discussions and workshops, and engage with experts at Sydney University as well as community actors. For the inaugural event, PhilSoc, in association with the Sydney Environment Institute, will host a moderated conversation on...
2020-11-051h 28
The ACES PodcastDr Syamak FarajikhahIn this episode of The ACES Podcast, Samuel Findlay chats with Dr Syamak Farajikhah from the University of Sydney. Dr Farajikhah talks about his career in science, his PhD in chemistry at the University of Wollongong, his latest work and much more.
Dr Farajikhah also completed a Certificate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wollongong's Sydney Business School.
The ACES Podcast is brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science.
https://electromaterials.edu.au/
2020-10-1516 min
The ACES PodcastDr Syamak FarajikhahIn this episode of The ACES Podcast, Samuel Findlay chats with Dr Syamak Farajikhah from the University of Sydney. Dr Farajikhah talks about his career in science, his PhD in chemistry at the University of Wollongong, his latest work and much more.Dr Farajikhah also completed a Certificate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wollongong's Sydney Business School.The ACES Podcast is brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science.https://electromaterials.edu.au/
2020-10-1516 min
Dance Culture VibeEpisode 10 - Paul MacPaul is classically trained musician whose early taste in music was shaped by the experimental post-punk period of the 1980's in Australia. Exploring Sydney's burgeoning gay dance party scene around that same time, Paul discovered the culture and music that was to become rave in Australia.In 1991 Paul joined Andy Rantzen to form the legendary Australian electronic music group Itch-e & Scratch-e, releasing what I and many believe to be the greatest Aussie electronic music track of all time. Paul is one of the most thoughtful and insightful guests I’ve had the pleasure of talking with one the...
2020-10-0455 min
Let's Eat with Mark SamuelLet's Eat with Mark Samuel, Episode 27 with Sydney Webb from Madeby and Sarah George from Four S Club CreativeWe talk cookie dough, adaptogens and digital marketing services
2020-07-1013 minThe ACES PodcastA/Prof Payal MukherjeeIn this episode of The ACES Podcast, Samuel Findlay chats ACES collaborator and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon, A/Prof Payal Mukherjee. Throughout the conversation, we hear about her career path and background, being introduced to 3D printing, working with ACES and much more.Payal is also a Clinical A/Prof at the University of Sydney, RPA Institute of Academic Surgery and is the founder of ENT, Hearing and Balance Centre.The ACES Podcast is brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science.https://electromaterials.edu.au/
2020-05-2020 min
Sydney IdeasFlip the Clinic: the digital approach to mental health support (8 April 2020)As the COVID-19 situation unfolds, now is the time to rethink how we do things, during this pandemic and beyond. What could a digital present and future look like for mental health?
Hosted by The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre and facilitated by ABC broadcaster Dr Norman Swan, this conversation will ask how can the mental health system to best support communities and consider a mental healthcare transformation, beyond tele to DigiHealth.
For more information, including the transcript, speaker slides, and useful resources, visit the Sydney Ideas website: https://bit.ly/3a3ZRUo
WHAT WE COVER
– Professor Ian...
2020-04-141h 25
The Struggles We Grow FromEp 10: The Uncomfortable Attributes of God - Sovereignty Part 1Austin and Sydney dive deep into scripture to better understand God's Sovereignty. We look at God's Sovereignty over the Earth, Creation (mankind), and in tragedies. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series.
Revelations 3:15-17 You either believe the Bible in it's entirety or you don't. Don't be lukewarm.
Sovereignty means:
Hebrew- reign , Rule, dominion
Greek- kingship, sovereignty, authority, rule, especially of God, both in the world, and in the hearts of men; hence: kingdom, in the concrete sense.
God sits sovereign over the earth
•Psalm 135:6- "Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas an...
2019-09-1239 min