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Episode 7 – Beyond The Other – Inclusivity

Why can’t we all just get along? Why is difference such a threat to us? What is at the heart of the conflict and violence and intolerance we find all around us and also within ourselves? In a completely globalized, multi-cultural, multi-faith world, we are surrounded by difference and diversity as never before. Our special guests Carolyn Francis, Dave Andrews & Bishop Spong help us explore what it means to inhabit such a world and to navigate an inclusive pathway forward.
Episode Seven guests were:
Carolyn Francis. To find out more, check out: www.csbc.org.au/AboutUs/PastorsStaff/CarolynFrancis.aspx
Bishop John Shelby Spong. Check out: johnshelbyspong.com
To hear an episode in which Bishop Spong is the feature interview here
Dave Andrews.  To find out more, check out:
To hear another episode in which Dave Andrews features alongside Val Webb, click here
Other contributors to episode seven include:
Dave Andrews: Don’t Be Afraid (used with permission)
Cameron Semmens (poetry) with Mike McCarthy (music): Every Bush is Burning – I Carry an Axe (used with permission)
Cameron Semmens – Help us be Kind Lord (used with permission)
Heatherlyn – ‘Modernity’ (used with permission)
Beyondering Theme music created at Got Fink Studios by Caleb Garfinkel
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Beyondering is supported by:
  • the Progressive Christian Network of Victoria – Join the network, find resources and learn about upcoming events at pcnvictoria.blogspot.com.au.
  • and Common Dreams: An alliance of religious progressives in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Visit commondreams.org.au to learn about the next Common Dreams conference to be held in Brisbane, September 16-19th 2016.

Episode 6 – Beyond Beings – Eco-Theology

This episode of the Beyondering Podcast might just save the world…
Matt and Lucas are joined by two special guests as they break through the earthy-crust of eco-theology and explore the connection between spirituality, our faith and the environment.
 
Our first guest is Fred Plumer, head of the Progressive Christianity organisation from the USA. Our second guest is Michael Dowd, whose book, Thank God for Evolution, was endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across varying theological spectrums. Dowd has a tremendous passion for proclaiming a pro-science message about our sacred responsibility to the earth for future generations.
 
Contributors to Episode Five include:
 
Joel McKerrow – One Planet (used with permission)
 
Cam Semmens – Cliff Top Sunset (used with permission)
 
Beyondering, Faith and Beryl Theme music created at Got Fink Studios by Caleb Garfinkel
Check out www.gotfink.com
 
Beyondering is supported by:
  • the Progressive Christian Network of Victoria – Join the network, find resources and learn about upcoming events at pcnvictoria.blogspot.com.au
  • and Common Dreams: An alliance of religious progressives in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Visitwww.commondreams.org.au to learn about the next Common Dreams conference to be held in Brisbane, September 16-19th 2016.
 
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Beyond Fred Plumer and Michael Dowd:
 
To go deeper, check out:
 
Thomas Berry – particularly Dream of the Earth and The Great Work
William Ophuls – Immoderate Greatness: Why Civilizations Fail
John Michael Greer – Collapse Now and Avoid the Rush
William R Catton Jnr – Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Evolutionary Change*(In Dowd’s view the most important book in print today)
Joanna Macey – Active Hope
Richard Hindberg – Afterburn: Society Beyond Fossil Fuels

Episode 5 – To Eternity and Beyond – Sin and Salvation 

Is it possible we actually need some saving … from our ideas about salvation?

Is sin really something you’re born into? Has there been a defect in human manufacturing?

Is salvation really handed out on the basis of agreeing with certain theological propositions?

Is there really a cosmic balance sheet – satisfied only by the death of God’s son?

Is there another way to see salvation other than a ticket to heaven?

Join Matt and Lucas as they speak with the sometimes controversial, always passionate and fascinating Bishop John Shelby Spong.

Check out johnshelbyspong.com

Contributors to Episode Five include:

Dylan Joel – ‘Hope Is’ (used with permission)

From Authentic Lemonade (2015), Its Official Music Pty Limited/Warner Music Australia Pty Limited. Distributed by Warner Music Australia Pty Limited.

Beyondering, Faith and Beryl Theme music created at Got Fink Studios by Caleb Garfinkel

Check out www.gotfink.com

Beyondering is supported by:

  • the Progressive Christian Network of Victoria – Join the network, find resources and learn about upcoming events at pcnvictoria.blogspot.com.au
  • and Common Dreams: An alliance of religious progressives in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Visit www.commondreams.org.au to learn about the next Common Dreams conference to be held in Brisbane, September 16-19th 2016.

Join our mailing list at www.beyondering.com.au

Join the conversation www.facebook.com/beyondering

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Episode 4 – Beyond, Behind and Between the text

Can that dusty old leather bound set of scriptures speak any truth into today’s globalised, digitalised, super-sized world? Our sacred texts have come to be so many diverse things, from literal truth to a collection of wisdom.
 

Podcast 3 – Many Ways – Beyond My Idea of God.

Everyone else is wrong – its MY idea of God that is closest to the truth, right?!
 
This week we are exploring the question of whether or not there is only one way to God. 

Podcast 2: Peace and Justice – Beyond Ourselves

Chances are if you are a “justice-y” type and are on social media in Australia you have probably liked or shared something Jarrod McKenna has posted. If not, let us introduce you to this amazing man.

Podcast 01 – Beyond what, and to what?

Episode 1 – Beyond what and to what?
An intro to Beyondering.
In this episode you will meet your hosts Matt and Lucas and be taken on a whirlwind tour through what is in store for Season One of the Beyondering Podcast. Hear what the concept of beyondering is all about, why its so important and hear a sneak preview of some of the amazing guests lined up for this season.
Contributors to Episode One include:
Cameron Semmens – A Herd of Elephants is in My Chest (used with permission)
Joel McKerrow – My Confession Part 3: The Christian Part (used with permission)
Heatherlyn – You Gotta Move… (used with permission)
Beyondering Theme music created at Got Fink Studios by Caleb Garfinkel
Beyondering is supported by:
  • the Progressive Christian Network of Victoria – Join the network, find resources and learn about upcoming events at http://pcnvictoria.blogspot.com.au.
  • and Common Dreams: An alliance of religious progressives in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Visit http://www.commondreams.org.au to learn about the next Common Dreams conference to be held in Brisbane, September 16-19th 2016.