Good Morling Australia: Recent Episodes
Good Morling Australia
On this episode, we had the chance to sit down with Dean Gallagher, a father, philanthropist, and founder of https://fivesenses.com.au/.
We also got to check out Five Senses' WA warehouse where all the magic happens. It was a great time. Be sure to stay tuned for part two next week.
In this short episode, Caleb and Aaron share some of their favourite books, the importance of reading, and how good books make life better.
Theology
- Theology for the Community of God by Stanley Grenz
- Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister McGrath
- Jesus, God and Man
Church History
- Story of Christianity Vol 1 + 2 by Justo Gonzalez
- History of Christianity by Johnathon Hill
- Turning Point by Mark Noll
- Oxford Press “A Very Short Introduction Series”
- Dominion by Tom Holland
General
- Surprised by Hope by NT Wright
- How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns
Pastoral / Ministry
- Pastoral Series by Eugene Peterson
- Leap over a Wall by Eugene Peterson
Novels
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Biographies / Memories
- Hannah’s Child by Stanley Haurewas
- Barbarian Days by William Finnegan
- Paul by NT Wright
Productivity
- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
- Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
On this episode Aaron has a conversation with Dr Victoria Lorrimar.
"Bodies matter. They are fundamental to the way we make sense of the world...of course we are also creative, ingenious, adaptive beings and can develop new ways of knowing, believing and worshiping as embodiment changes... these are questions we ought to be thinking about when we think of possible futures..." - Dr Victoria Lorrimar
Victoria is a Vose alumni, who completed her Doctoral Studies under Alister McGrath at Oxford University. Lorrimar is currently the Academic Dean and lecturer of Systematic Theology at Trinity Queensland College. On this episode she shares her study journey, gives some insight on the intersection between science and theology, shares on her passion and love of science fiction, and the future of technology and human flourishing.
On this episode Aaron has a conversation with writer/artist, pastor, and speaker Mandy Smith.
Latest books by Mandy:
Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith beyond Western Culture
The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations empower our Ministry
On this episode Aaron sits down with the author of the 2021 Australian Christian Book of the Year, writer, speaker, runner and coffee enthusiast Stephen McAlpine.
Shownotes
Being the Bad Guys - Stephen McAlpine
Stephen's Blog
Recommendations
Books
- You are not Your Own: Belonging to God in an inhuman world by Alan Noble
- The Rise and Fall of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
- Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing our Daughter's by Abigail Shrier
Authors
- Mark Sayers
- Dan Patterson
On the first episode of season two Aaron sits down with Adam Meredith the lead pastor of Red Door Community Church. They talk ministry philosophy, the NBA, Sabbath, and the power of creativity and beauty.
Helpful Links:
Removing Idols - Tim Keller
Beauty will save the World by Brian Zahnd
On this episode Aaron sits down to discuss preaching, the New Testament, and rhetoric with Morling College's Dean of Bible and Theology Tim MacBride.
On this episode Aaron sits down for a chat with Morling Vose's New Testament lecturer Michael Kok to discuss authorship, the Gospels, and whimsical gospel traditions.
Monica O'Neil is the lead pastor of Living Grace, founder of the Anchrage Collective, and a lecturer at Morling Perth-Vose Campus.
In this episode Aaron and Lloyd have an honest and insightful conversation on the current crisis in Eastern Europe.
Lloyd Porter is the current Associate Dean of Bible and Theology and Lecturer in Missions at Morling Perth-Vose Campus. He previously spent 15 years in Russia as a missionary.