Shows
Conversations with Earl GreyS.2 E.6 || Nikki Florence Thompson || Anxiety and losing a brother"Anxiety makes you very vigilent and worried about threat, and uncertainty is the thing that is the worst for that. If you're not certain of an outcome then you're going to feel more anxiety..."
We're (actually) back for the second half of season 2!
Nikki Florence Thompson a writer, academic in literature, sister, wife, mother of three children and author of a recently published book: “Fight, Flight and Faith - A memoir exploring a life with anxiety and Jesus.”
In this new episode, we chat about anxiety disorder, the loss of Nikki's brother, PTSD and also hope.
Grab a cup of tea and kick o...
2022-02-1348 min
Conversations with Earl GreyS.2 E.5 || Emily Maurits || Brain Tumor and Siblinghood"Everyone's just relieved that it's not cancer, but it's still bad; she still has life long complications..."
We're back for the second half of season 2!
In this episode I chat with Emily Maurits, author of "Two Sisters and a Brain Tumour." We chat about being a carer, sister, supporter and what it means to find life in a turbulent time.
Grab a cup of tea and kick off your slippers as we have conversations with earl grey.
2021-12-2138 min
Conversations with Earl GreyS.2 E.4 || Jonothan Kim Sing || Mathematics and the Art of Teaching"The first time you're going to have disruptions [in the classroom]... the first thing you want to do is go on the attack... what I realised was that there are things going on in the students' lives which don't excuse these behaviours but they explain them."
This upcoming episode my friend Jonathan Kim Sing (Mista Kim Sing) a maths teacher and youtuber (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCia1fNrP6W40JXW3SlZtkNg), explores teaching both the discipline (maths) and the student. We explore his journey of becoming a teacher, and the influences that shapes his how he teaches and engages t...
2021-09-0949 min
Conversations with Earl GreyS.2 E.3 || Rob Nicholls || Friendship, Disability and Community
"I feel like I'm being accepted for who I am, and I don't have to pretend to be anything other than who I am..."
This upcoming episode, my friend Rob Nicholls joins me to chat about his life-long journey in relating with people with disabilities, forming friendships, learning from others and how they have been mutually fruitful.
2021-08-2232 min
Conversations with Earl GreyS.2 E.2 || Ian McGilvray || Painting, refugees and humanising othersIan is an artist based in the Blue Mountains of Greater Sydney. Recently he spent time with Syrian refugees in Lebanon; there, he not only taught them how to paint, but he painted a set of portraits of them.
I caught up with him at the exhibition earlier this year to talk about his time in Lebanon and his task of humanising people who may be othered.
2021-08-1115 minConversations with Earl GreyS2 E1 - Wendy Porter || Motherhood, Loss and GriefGrab a cuppa and join me as I chat with Wendy this week.
Wendy lost her mother at the age of 7. The last words she remembered was:
"That's Elvis Presley."
Before her mother fell onto the floor. From aged 7 began a journey of grief and processing that continues today.
2021-08-0438 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Matt Cain - Thinking wise and philosophyThis week I sit down with Matt Cain who's a philosophy honours student at Notre Dame and we talk about thinking wise, acting ethically, philosophy and contemplate a little on the application of cartesian duality and augustinian thought! It's a little heavier than normal, but great your favourite cuppa and spend a little time with us :)
2020-07-1634 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Joel Deacon - ParentingWhat does it mean to be a broken human being and parent children? How is Bluey a great father figure? How does a pastor discipline his kids? What does it mean for God to be a Father to us? We ask these questions to Joel Deacon, associate pastor of City on a Hill Melbourne.
2020-07-0731 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Ruth Baker #1 - Being a Single MotherThis week we sit down with Ruth Baker, writer and enviromentalist consultant, and we chat about her experience as a single mother. Join us with a cup of Earl Grey as we delve into "hot mess" moments and also the hope of being "in Christ."
2020-06-1822 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Matt Ventura - Celibate Gay Christian and IdentityJoin us this week as we have a conversation with Matt Ventura, a bassoonist, MTS apprentice and someone who identifies as a celibate, gary Christian. We talk about this experience, what it means to have a foot in both worlds of the LGBTQI+ community and the Christian communities, identity and the use of language. Bring your cup of earl grey and join us for a stimulating chat.
2020-06-0434 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Rhys Holton - Friendship and CourageThis week we've spend a leisurely time chatting with Rhys Holton on Friendship and courage and both our experiene of vulnerability and the need to reach out. Join us for a conversation with Earl Grey.
2020-05-2727 min
Conversations with Earl GreyAndrew (Popo) Loh - Risk TakingI chat with Popo Desu Ne, strange, kooky, breakdancer and ministry apprentice. We talk about taking risks, honour and shame, pride and whether it was worth giving up things to serve Jesus full time. If you're thinking about ministry apprenticeships, MTS - Ministry Training Strategy, theological education, or full-time paid Gospel work tune in tomorrow and check it out!
2020-05-2030 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Simon Shead - Committed to SinglenessMeet my friend Simon, he's in his early 20s and he's committed to being celibate and single. No, he's not training to be a priest... what a counter cultural idea. Why is he doing it? Why give up something great? Come and grab your favourite beverage as we explore these things on conversations with Earl Grey.
2020-05-1326 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Luke PetersonJoin me for a conversations with one of my great friends, musician, guitarist and teacher as we chat about failure and how facing them changed Luke's life.
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2020-05-0734 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Wellen FuOn this episode we talk to Wellen, who is an outdoor educator currently working in aged care; we discuss about out door games, working with people with dementia and not fitting in to society.
2020-05-0322 min
Conversations with Earl GreyConversations with Fiona TaylorWe chat with Fiona on being a migrant, beauty therapist and how to make people welcome at church.
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2020-05-0129 min