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Driftwood Christianity
by Andrew Smith
The podcast that carves out the faith hiding in the driftwood of life and sends it on to you
Episodes
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E050 Driftwood
Not all driftwood gets picked up. Some floats by and is never seen by anyone. Some will drift in the water for years. This is the last episode of Driftwood Christianity, the last piece of driftwood that I'll send down this river. If you found me on social over the year of this project, keep…
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E049 Sermons
Sermons and preachers aren't perfect. It's OK to take them and debate. And in this episode I use guidance from a rabbinic method to show you how you can do that in a way that helps you grow in faith. LINKS Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg https://danyaruttenberg.net/ Find the show on facebook, or find…
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E048 Certainty
The life of faith is sometimes pitched as a binary between certainty and doubt, and some people might be generous enough to make it a spectrum between these extremes. But what if we bring wonder into the life of faith? REFERENCES Another take on different kinds of faith is from Brian McLaren. He...
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E046 Religious Freedom
This episode is about religious freedom in Australia, and liberal democracies in general. The debate is still going and there's much we can learn from Christian history, theology, and critical thinking that can see us through. REFERENCES ALRC anti-discrimination laws proposals. The ALRC…
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E045 Birds
Let's ask the birds! The driftwood of this episode is birds. We learn a bit more about them and how they experience the world. And from there, we de-centre our own experiences of reality. If you've never considered the God-bird relationship, this is the episode for you. Links & References...
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E044 Anzac Day
Anzac Day is a war memorial day in Australia, but it doesn't have to be the last word. Listen to this exploration of what a Christian response to the day could be. The episode covers a little history of the day, some critique and analysis of it, but finishes with an exploration of what it means…
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E043 Cosplay
Who likes cosplay? So many people. Is it just a bit of fun, or is there something more to it. In this episode I look at cosplay, myth, and religion; and ask where the boundaries are between them. Links Driftwood Christianity on facebook. Andrew on twitter and mastodon. Gold Coast Supanova Oscar...
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E042 Andrew
Today I pick up the story of Andrew the Apostle and take a look and then turn to look at another of Jesus' disciples: Joanna. She's got quite the story and it's worth your time to know more about her and to hear some of her story. Links about Andrew The Acts of Andrew:...
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E041 Agreeing
"But even on this point, their testimony didn't agree." This episode digs a little into the contradictions of scripture, the disagreements in testimony between the gospels, and between Christians. And it ends up in radical ecumenism. Follow the show on facebook, or find me on twitter and…
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E040 Erin Mawhinney
Today was an episode with a zero so I interviewed local pastor Erin Mawhinney. She leads the congregation at West End Uniting in Brisbane. We talk about her calling to ministry, her congregation and their ministry in their local community, before we move through a few thoughts from biblical texts...
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E039 Miracle Wonder
The last of the three part series on miracles. This one is about wonder: wonder as awe, omens, and monsters. In just ten minutes, I'll carve a little faith out of these ideas and pass them on to you. Remember to check out that meme-worthy modern wonder: Double Rainbow. What does this mean? You…
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E038 Miracle Signs
This is part two of three shows about miracles, focusing this time on signs. Think about all the times the gospels say that Jesus performed a sign. It's so easy to call that a miracle today, but does "miracle" have the same depth as "sign"? I referred to the sign of the head wobble, as well as…
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E037 Miracle Power
This is the first in a three part series on miracles. Part 1 covers power; the Greek word that's often translated as miracles. I talk about a couple of different kinds of power, and how love is power for that you can use today to subvert the norms around you. For a very technical article about...
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E036 Ancestry
No recommendations for anything I referred to in this episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or Spotify. Just the usual ask to rate, review, and share the show. Follow on facebook, twitter, and mastodon. What will you carve out of this?
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E035 Dice
They're great in board games but what else can we learn from dice? Remember to rate and review the show in your podcast app. Subscribe using this link: https://anchor.fm/s/9c7576b8/podcast/rss Find the show on facebook, or follow me over at twitter and mastodon.
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E034 Bad Guys
The bad guys are always someone else in the story. Right? Follow the show on facebook, or follow me over at twitter or mastodon. Remember to rate and review and like, or best of all leave a comment. What will you carve out of this driftwood?
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E033 My God
I hope you make time to read How Do I Understand 1 Timothy 2 by Professor Beth Allison Barr. I also quoted from Womanist Midrash by Rev Dr Wil Gafney. Follow their work however you can. Find this podcast on facebook and follow me on twitter or mastodon. Like, share, rate, and review this podcast…
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E032 Resolutions
Did you set a new years resolution? How's it going? I mentioned a couple of interviews with the CEO of Fender; a short one and a longer one. Remember to follow the show on facebook, or me on twitter, or me on mastodon. Share, like, rate, and review. But best of all, tell me what you carved out of...
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E031 Potential
Have you reached your full potential? Maybe you haven't bought the right apartment yet. As promised, here's a link to Luke 14 in case you don't have other access to it. And the socials! The facebook page, my twitter, and my mastodon. Remember to share, rate, and reivew so people can see what you...
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E030 Self-reflection
The episode ends in a zero so it's not the usual material. Follow me on socials so you can share the show. That's the best way to support the work. facebook, twitter, mastodon
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E029 Christmas
This is the last episode of 2022! The show will be back with new episodes in January next year. Thank you for all the minutes you listened. If you'd like to give me a Christmas present this year, then here's a free idea: share the episode. All I want for Christmas, is shares. No episode is…
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E028 Me
Keep Jesus strange. Also, some links for Ben Harper's song PIcture of Jesus; including lyrics, the studio recording with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and a live performance with the Blind Boys of Alabama. Drop a comment on facebook or on twitter. That really helps show your support for the podcast.
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E027 Heart valve
You should definitely be following Wil Gafney's work. She's such a blessing to the church and to the world. Like, comment, and share this episode on socials: facebook and twitter.
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E026 Family
Here are the trailers I talk about in the show. One for Shazam: Fury of the Gods and one for Avatar: The Way of Water. Carve your own theology and tell me about it on facebook or twitter.
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E025 Posts
Starting with a post, a literal signpost, I meander through providence, luck, and distribution. If you're looking for the goddesses I mentioned, they're Fortuna and Tyche and Nemesis. Find the show on facebook and find me on twitter. Like, share, and comment. That's the best support you can give...
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E024 Crescendolls
Starting with the Daft Punk track, Crescendolls, I carve my way through to hope. Check out Crescendolls on youtube as well as an Interstella 5555 playlist there. And remember to find the show on facebook or me on twitter.
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E023 Tools
Let's talk about tools and what to use them for. Just one link in this episode, the Kierkegaard entry at the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Look for section 4. Find me on facebook or on twitter. Tell me what you carved out of this episode.
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E022 Halloween
What does Halloween have to do with Oscar Romero and Nicholas of Myra? You're about to find out, but it almost certainly has something to do with Allhallowtide. Check out the Romero Trust website and specifically this homily from the Archbishop. Then dig a little further into the world of…
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E021 Bro
Bro! Bro! That's so bro, bro. But for background reading (maybe further reading?) you can check out Ethics, by Alain Badiou. And like, share, or comment (or all three!) over at facebook and twitter.
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E020 Guest - Ben Eames
This episode ends in a zero! I have a guest to celebrate as we revisit topics from episodes 11 to 19. Check out more about Ben's projects deconstructingben, deconstructingdave, and Two Roads. And of course, you can follow this podast on facebook and follow me on twitter (along with all the bots!).
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E019 Passion
Find the show on facebook or follow me on twitter (hello all you twitter bots and also real humans who follow me there). Click the like button on the post to send me warm fuzzy feelings on the inside.
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E018 Screw the rules
Screw the rules, but not the links. You can follow on facebook or twitter. Chandrika Phea's website Chandrika's interview D. Anthony Storm's commentary on Kierkegaard's, The Book On Adler. And remember to share this episode.
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E017 Categories
Today's driftwood is categories. Just a couple of links in this episode, one to Rowan Williams' book and one for the science nerds. Rowan Williams, The Edge Of Words: https://www.giffordlectures.org/books/edge-words-god-and-habits-language These bizarre creatures defy what we think we know about...
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E016 King George Square
Follow me on socials facebook.com/driftwoodtheology and twitter.com/amgsmith Links ABC news article about Indigenous response to the sculpture https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-11-20/city-hall-sculpture-offends-indigenous-australians/588834 Dundalli https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dundalli-12895...
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E015 Golgotha Sunset
Leslie Rice is on instagram as @tragicplastic (https://instagram.com/tragicplastic) You can follow along on socials here facebook.com/driftwoodtheology and twitter.com/amgsmith Remember you can share this episode! Send it out like more driftwood into the world.
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E014 Rhapsody
A little about what a rhapsody is. https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/what-is-a-rhapsody/ What makes Bohemian Rhapsody a masterpiece? https://medium.com/@purandare.sarang/what-makes-bohemian-rhapsody-a-masterpiece-a-data-science-perspective-3d9366d20550 Axis of Awesome (explicit)...
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E013 Curation
This driftwood is curation, inspired by a local art show. You can find me on twitter https://twitter.com/amgsmith/ Or on facebook https://facebook.com/driftwoodtheology/
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E012 Dreams and Nightmares
Courtesy of The Sandman, this week's show uses dreams and nightmares as driftwood. Follow me on twitter here: https://twitter.com/amgsmith Or find the show on facebook here: https://facebook.com/driftwoodtheology
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E011 Vindication
I start with vindication and finish with blessing. They aren't the same. Follow me on twitter at amgsmith.
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E010 What am I doing?
At last, an introduction to the show. This is a good place to start. You can find me on twitter here: @amgsmith
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E009 University
Today’s driftwood is the university. Follow me on Twitter @amgsmith and tell me what you carved out of this.
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E008 Jeff Buckley
I start with Jeff Buckley, add a little Catherine Keller, and end up in the land of open and relational theology. Find me on Twitter @amgsmith and tell me what you carved out of this driftwood.
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E007 Good news
This episode is about good news. Thanks for listening to my little show. Tell me what you carve out of it. Find me on twitter at https://twitter.com/amgsmith
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E006 Rocket Factory
Carving theology out of the thoughts and ideas I encounter in my life. If you'd like to learn more about the rocket factory, look here: https://tomsachsrocketfactory.com/ Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/amgsmith/
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E005 Power
This driftwood is power. You can follow me on Twitter at @amgsmith. Let me know what you carve from this.
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E004 Christianity
Hello there. This is my podcast that takes the ideas, words, thoughts, and more than I encounter in my life and carves theology out of it. Today's driftwood is Christianity. Feel free to follow me on twitter here: https://twitter.com/amgsmith/
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E003 Flood
Carving theology out of the thoughts and ideas that float through my life. Follow me on Twitter here: https://Twitter.com/amgsmith/
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E002 Battles
Today’s driftwood is battles. Follow me on Twitter here: https:\\twitter.com\amgsmith
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E001 Reconciliation
Carving theology out of the thoughts that float through my life. Follow me on twitter here https://twitter.com/amgsmith
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast that carves out the faith hiding in the driftwood of life and sends it on to you
HOSTED BY
Andrew Smith
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