The Theology Pod
Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The Theology Pod
Latest Episodes
Holy Fools and Sacred Laughter: Comedy in the Christian Tradition
Did you know the Bible contains toilet jokes? Or that medieval priests brought donkeys into cathedrals and had congregations bray instead of saying "Amen"?Join Alex and Michael for a hilarious and profound exploration of Christianity's s...
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Singing Theology: How Hymns Teach Us to Believe
Ever wondered why you can't remember last week's sermon, but "Amazing Grace" has been stuck in your head for decades? In this episode of The Theology Pod, hosts Alex and Michael dive into the hidden theological power of hymns – those songs that...
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The Theology of Abandoned Things: Corporate Promises and Biblical Outcasts
What happens when an artist becomes the analyst of their own work? In this episode, co-host Alex takes us inside her oil painting of an Australian payphone—examining it through the lens of Hagar's trauma narrative from Genesis. Together, Michae...
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"Babies and Bathwater" - A Conversation with Jamie Garner about religious purity culture.
"Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater"—a phrase weaponised against anyone who dares to question harmful systems. International theatre-maker Jamie Garner transforms this warning into art with their play "Babies and Bathwater," which chro...
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Faith in the Classroom: The Ministry of Anglican School Chaplains
What makes being a school chaplain "even more exciting than being an Archbishop"? In this episode, Alex sits down with Reverend Andrew Stewart at Mentone Grammar School to explore the unique world of Anglican school chaplaincy. With 25 years of...
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