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The Happy Revolution
by The Happy Revolution
This podcast is hosted by Rayne Aldridge, Rachel Tovey, Mika Hervel, and Matthew Bartlett. We are students (and a chaplain) at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. We interview academics, activists, pastors, and public figures about their fields of knowledge and what brings them hope. Thanks to everyone who has made the podcast possible. Music: Toby Sussex. Logo: Adam De Jong. Production, editing, and show notes: Matthew Bartlett and Rayne Aldridge. This podcast is associated with the Christian chaplaincy at VUWQuestions? Suggestions? [email protected]
Episodes
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Why Education Needs God with Dr. Ben Egerton
This special episode is a recording of a recent talk by Dr Ben Egerton. Ben is the director of initial teacher education here at Victoria University, and a poet. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Rivendell Center for Theology at Yale University. The event was held at Ngā Mokopuna on Kelburn...
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An Orthodox Theology of Peace for Urkraine with Archimandrite Cyril Hovorun
This special episode is a recording of a recent talk at Chaplaincy VUW by Professor Cyril Hovorun. Cyril is an archimandrite in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and teaches international relations at University College Stockholm. Having worked for a decade as personal secretary to Patriarch Kirill…
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Fine-tuning the Universe with Dr Luke Barnes
“The best physics we know about, the deepest we've gone, looks for all the world like it's got fingerprints on it.” In this episode, Rayne and Matthew interview Dr Luke Barnes. Luke is an astrophysicist at Western Sydney University, and was in town to give a lecture called “Why does the universe...
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Religious Literacy, Secularism and the Study of Religion with Dr. Paul Morris
In this episode, Rayne and guest-host Dr Michaela Richards chat with Emeritus Professor in the Study of Religion, Dr Paul Morris. Paul Morris talks with us about religious diversity and religious literacy, and the state of Religious Studies both globally and in Aotearoa New Zealand. Paul offers…
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Hope is a Sewer Rat with Rev. Scottie Reeve
In this episode, Rayne and Rayne chat with Rev. Scottie Reeve. Scottie is an Anglican priest located in Brooklyn, Wellington. He is the author of the book 21 Elephants and host of a podcast by the same name. This episode explores themes of faith, intentional Christian community, the risky…
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Sources, Concept, and Practice of the Common Good with Nick Townsend
In this episode, Rayne and Mika chat with Nick Townsend. Nick is an academic and theologian from England who specialises in Christian politics and ethics. The conversation covers the history of individualism in the West, Catholic Social Teaching and Christian ethics, and conceptualisations of the...
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Christian Witness in the Midst of Capitalism with Dr Jonathan Cornford
In this episode, Mika and Rayne chat with Dr Jonathan Cornford. Jonathan is an economist, theologian, and ecologist from Bendigo, Australia. We chat with Jonathan about Christianity and the rise of capitalism, the failures of socialism, Christian economic ethics, and how to expand...
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The Global Evangelical Network that Ended the Slave Trade with Dr. Roshan Allpress
In this episode, Mika and Matthew interview Dr Roshan Allpress, the principal of Laidlaw Theological College in Auckland. Roshan's book British Philanthropy in the Globalizing World was recently published by Oxford University Press. His research centres on the British evangelical networks of the...
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Climate Change, Māori Economics and the Dairy Industry with Peter Fraser
In this episode, Mika and friend-of-the-podcast Justine Lee interview Peter Fraser. Peter (Ngāti Hauiti ki Rangitikei) is an economist, academic, and sandblaster from the Hutt Valley. The conversation delves into the shape of the New Zealand economy, the dairy industry, climate change, Maori...
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Suffering, Science and Sin with Dr. Bethany Sollereder
In this episode, Mika, Rayne, and friend of the podcast Mary Hutchinson chat with theologian Dr. Bethany Sollereder. Bethany is a lecturer in science and religion at the University of Edinburgh, and specialises in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering. We chat with Bethany...
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How To Be A Christian in Public with Cam Graham
In this episode, Rachel and Rayne chat with their former Religious Studies tutor, Cam Graham. Cam recently finished his Masters in Religious Studies, focusing on Christains in leadership within the public sphere. Rachel, Rayne, and Cam talk about the awkwardness of being religious in the public...
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How to Build a Better Democracy with Dr. Emily Beausoleil
In this episode, Mika and Matthew chat with Dr. Emily Beausoleil, a lecturer in Political Science at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Matt, Mika, and Emily discuss deliberative democracy, post-colonial theory, decolonisation, theatre as activism, and how to be an active and...
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A Brief History of Labour, Christianity, and Economics in Aotearoa New Zealand with Dr Jim McAloon
In this episode, Mika and Rayne talk with Dr. Jim McAloon. Jim is a prolific author and a professor of history at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Mika, Rayne and Jim chat about New Zealand’s economic and political history, the history of the labour movement, and Christianity…
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Conflict, Peace and the Roots of Human Rights with the Rev Dr Rebecca Dudley
In this episode, Matthew chats with Rev. Dr. Rebecca Dudley, an International Humanitarian Law Advisor at NZ Red Cross. Rebecca trained in theology and international humanitarian law and previously worked for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. She works on ending gender violence, with…
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Restoration, Shame, and the Criminal Justice System with Dr Chris Marshall
In this wide-ranging interview, Rayne and Mika talk with Dr Chris Marshall. Chris was the first holder of the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice in the School of Government at Victoria University / Te Herenga Waka, and has taught theology and New Testament studies there and at Laidlaw...
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Shanti Mathias – The Biking Journalist
Mika and Rayne talk to Shanti Mathias about cycling, journalism, political engagement, and how to engage in media in the most helpful way. Shanti works as a journalist for The Spinoff and spends her days writing, making ice cream, biking and reading poetry. Shanti shares about what gives her hope...
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How to Face the Climate Crisis with Dr. Jonathan Boston
What can be done about the climate crisis? Can individuals make a real difference to climate change? What changes should the government make? Rayne and Mika chat with Emeritus Professor Dr. Jonathan Boston ONZM about his work in climate change research and policy. Jonathan discusses the…
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Being Tangata Tiriti with Etienne Wain
What does it mean to be Tangata Tiriti? What is the difference between the Treaty and Te Tiriti? How can immigrants engage with Te Tiriti? Mika and Rachel chat with Etienne Wain, a Ph.D. student and law tutor here at Te Herenga Waka. Etienne's Ph.D. considers what rights and responsibilities are...
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Hearing from God in a Technological World with Cambell Prince
Matthew talks with Cambell Prince, a 'technology missionary' leading a software team in Thailand. Cambell quit an enjoyable and fulfilling career in electronic engineering in New Zealand and found himself working with minority language communities creating written forms of their languages.…
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Conflict and Community with Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp (Part Two)
In the second half of this conversation, Mika and Rayne continue talking with Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp. They discuss good Christian leadership, and what challenges Christian leaders must face today. Karen offers hope, wisdom, and a long list of book recommendations. Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp is a lecturer…
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Conflict and Community with Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp (Part One)
What is conflict transformation? How can individuals and Christian communities deal with conflict well? How do structural issues contribute to interpersonal conflict? How can we practice peace and reconciliation in everyday life? Mika and Rayne chat with Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp, a lecturer and coach…
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Subversive Mission with Craig Greenfield
In this episode, Rachel and guest host Anna chat with Craig Greenfield. Craig is an author, activist, and founder and leader of the Alongsiders movement. Craig, Rachel, and Anna chat about justice, intercultural friendship, and the ties between colonialism, imperialism, and Christian mission.…
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A Covenant of Friendship, with Rev. Dr. Rangi Nicholson
In this episode, Rayne and guest host Etienne chat with Rev. Dr. Rangi Nicholson. Rangi is an Anglican priest and academic who focuses on language revitalisation and Te Tiriti. Rangi, Etienne, and Rayne chat about bi-nationalism, language revitalisation, the beautiful and horrible history of the...
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How to Love Your Online Neighbour with Michael Toy
In this episode, Rachel and Matthew interview Michael Toy, a teaching fellow at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Michael’s doctorate focuses on experiences of minority Christians' engagement with technology. Rachel and Matt chat with Michael about faith, misinformation…
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How to Humanise Education with Dr. Bronwyn Wood
How can education create active citizens? Does digitality impact education? Are single-sex schools bad? What is liberation theology? Mika and Matthew chat with Dr. Bronwyn Wood, a senior lecturer in the School of Education at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. In this...
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Capitalism, Communism, and Christianity with Dr. Chamsy el-Ojeili
What is Marxism? Is Capitalism really that bad? Does communism have anything to say about the climate struggle? Can we really hope for a transformed communist future? Rayne and Mika chat with their favourite lecturer, Associate Professor Dr. Chamsy el-Ojeili. Chamsy is a sociologist and lecturer…
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How to Document a Language with Dr Brittany Hoback
In this episode of the Happy Revolution, Matt and Rayne chat with Brittany Hoback as she finishes her Ph.D. in Linguistics here at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Brittany’s Ph.D. work partners with her family and community in Vanuatu to create a writing system for their oral...
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Feminism, Law, and the Anglican Church with Rev. Māmari Stephens
In this episode, Mika and Rachel speak with Rev. Māmari Stephens, Reader in Law. Māmari is a priest in the Anglican Church and an associate professor in the Law School at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Mika, Rachel, and Māmari chat about the three tikanga model of the…
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Welcome to The Happy Revolution
Welcome to The Happy Revolution Podcast! This podcast is hosted by Rayne Aldridge, Rachel Tovey, Mika Hervel, and Matthew Bartlett. We are students (and a chaplain) at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. We interview our lecturers, as well as other academics, activists, pastors…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is hosted by Rayne Aldridge, Rachel Tovey, Mika Hervel, and Matthew Bartlett. We are students (and a chaplain) at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. We interview academics, activists, pastors, and public figures about their fields of knowledge and what brings them hope. Thanks to everyone who has made the podcast possible. Music: Toby Sussex. Logo: Adam De Jong. Production, editing, and show notes: Matthew Bartlett and Rayne Aldridge. This podcast is associated with the Christian chaplaincy at VUWQuestions? Suggestions? [email protected]
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