By: Sheridan VoyseyFive hundred years ago the Renaissance brought an explosion of art, science, geographical discovery and religious ideas into the world. What would it take to see a new renaissance (rebirth) of wisdom, creativity, community and faith in this coming decade?That was the theme I was...
By: Sabrina PetersIt’s a paradox to confess how much you “love God,” but then dislike (or even despise) people. Worse yet degrade, criticise and or even condemn someone based on their beliefs, preferences or shortcomings.And by people I mean everyone – mum, dad, partner,...
By: Georgia FreeThere’s something so special about writing a letter to someone, or, perhaps even better, receiving a letter.They are the next best thing to a conversation, and, when conversations can’t be had, the power of letters can increase tenfold. The Letterbox...
By: yesHEisIt’s easy to become distracted and forget that people matter most. They matter more than our busy lives and more than our goals and our dreams. While we exist for God’s pleasure, we experience purpose by caring and loving others. The question is, how do we keep people as the...
By: Sabrina PetersI think sometimes we can get so caught up in finding our tribe, our gang, or even our place that we forget Jesus was never exclusive but always on the look out for the lonely, the hurting and the isolated.He didn’t just think about being at the centre of the circle, he...
By: yesHEisThere are so many tools available to stay connected and continue community, so here are just 4 ways to host a group video call. This type of experience may feel strange at first but we can choose to lean into the unfamiliar and trust that God can do something powerful as we...
Talkback Lounge’s Vicki caught up with Jodie Johnson from the Kings Meadow’s located, Launceston’s YMCA. Jodie Johnson talks about the wide-ranging programs the Launceston YMCA runs to support people looking for social connection and something fun to do! There’s so much to...
Vicki chats with James Hornby below, the Rector at St Johns Anglican church. A Rector is the head or leader of the church. James is a father of two girls and had dreams about being an astronaut as a boy! James trained a forester and became a tree scientist, before working in the ministry. St...