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Australian Women Preach

Australian Women Preach

By Australian Women Preach

A podcast that showcases preaching by Christian women from across all denominations, relevant to contemporary Australian life. We model the Church we want to be: inclusive, diverse and welcoming.

An initiative of WATAC (Women and the Australian Church) and the Grail in Australia.

This podcast is produced by Louise Maher. The music on this podcast has been created by theologian, musician, songwriter, and teacher Danielle Anne Lynch. You can listen to more of Danielle’s music on Spotify, iTunes or YouTube.
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160. Kylie Crabbe - 31 March 2024

160. Kylie Crabbe - 31 March 2024

Easter Sunday - Mark 16: 1-8 - And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Rev Assoc Prof Kylie Crabbe is a Minister of the Word in the Uniting Church and Associate Professor of Biblical and Early Christian Studies in the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry at Australian Catholic University. She was in congregational ministry prior to pursuing further academic work. Kylie joined ACU in late 2017 from the University of Oxford, where she undertook her doctorate and was Lecturer in Theology at Trinity College (2015-2017), Instructor in New Testament Greek for the Faculty of Theology and Religion (2016), and Assistant Welfare Dean at Trinity College (2017). She is also a member of ACU’s Gender and Women’s History Research Centre, and Chair of the Board of the Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Policy.

Kylie has published and taught widely in New Testament studies and Second Temple Judaism, including her 2019 monograph Luke/Acts and the End of History, and 2021, edited with John M.G. Barclay, The Reception of Jewish Tradition in the Social Imagination of the Early Christians and 2024, edited with David Lincicum, Divine and Human Love in Jewish and Christian Antiquity, forthcoming.  

Kylie’s current research focuses on disability in early Christian literature and the contemporary legacy of how biblical passages about disability have been interpreted. She holds a current Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council (2022-2025) for her project ‘Inside Others: Early Christian Protagonists and Their Impairments’ (DE220101054). In this work she is supported by a Project Reference Group of people with lived experience of disability, carers, and advocates.

Mar 24, 202413:28
159. Catherine Playoust - 24 March 2024

159. Catherine Playoust - 24 March 2024

Palm Sunday - Mark 14:1-15:47 Dr Catherine Playoust is a Roman Catholic laywoman and a biblical scholar. She comes from Sydney and lives in Melbourne, where she teaches at Catholic Theological College within the University of Divinity. Catherine’s research interests include early Jewish and Christian apocalypticism and non-canonical early Christian literature. Among her publications are works on John’s Gospel, gospel infancy traditions, the Acts of Thomas, the Revelation of the Magi, the letters of Paul, and the Letter to the Hebrews.

Mar 17, 202413:15
158. Alison Ryan - 17 March 2024

158. Alison Ryan - 17 March 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent - John 12: 20-33

Alison Ryan has worked with young people for all her working life, first in OOSH care and then in different Parish Ministry positions. And over the years those roles expanded to include adult faith formation.

Growing up in the Parramatta Diocese she calls St Anthony’s Parish Toongabbie her home. Now, working for the diocesan Mission Enhancement Team, Alison feels very blessed to serve the communities. She loves every day supporting Parishes and other local Catholic communities in pastoral planning, leadership development, parish renewal and adult faith formation.

Alison had a life changing experience in her 20’s studying the Bible with Jewish Rabbis and Christian scholars in Jerusalem which inspired her love of learning and teaching with the Bible. On her return to Australia, she completed a Bachelor of Theology at the Australian Catholic University, majoring in Biblical Studies and Theatre Studies!

Alison believes that relational ministry is the best resource we have as a Church when doing the work of mission. That it is vital to create spaces in our Church that are welcoming and encouraging, surrounded by authentic communities in safe and inclusive environments.

Alison is a disciple of Jesus, a lifelong learner and she finds joy walking the journey of discipleship with others. She loves talking all things faith and life, and can’t wait to share some of what she has learnt with you all.

Alison acknowledges Bishop Tom Wright and Fr Michael Fallon MSC for their commentaries which helped shape this reflection.

Mar 10, 202410:13
157. Debra Snoddy - 10 March 2024

157. Debra Snoddy - 10 March 2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent - John 3:14-21

Born in Carlow, Ireland I had a traditional Irish Roman Catholic up-bringing and education. Having successfully completed an honours Baccalaureate in Arts and Theology (1996) at the Pontifical University, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, I continued post-graduate studies in Theology and Biblical Studies at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (KULeuven, Belgium). There I was awarded a Master’s Degree in Theology and an STL in Sacred Scripture in 1999. In 2000, I successfully completed a Master of Science degree in Family and Sexuality Studies in the Faculty of Medicine of KULeuven, Belgium. Both my PhD and STD were defended at KULeuven in 2014.

In my career I have served a diocesan pastoral worker for the Archdiocese of Armagh in Ireland in a very varied role as well as Adjunct Lecturer and later Lecturer in Biblical Studies at All Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland, as well as Co-ordinator for the Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry (OPRFM) for the Archdiocese of Armagh. Part of my professional development while in post in Armagh included successfully completing my training as a professional facilitator with the Belgian Institute of Cultural Affairs’ outreach programme in Ireland.

I have worked as Lecturer in for Carlow College, Carlow, Ireland teaching Theology and Biblical Studies. Since August 2016, I have been working as Lecturer in Biblical Studies – teaching both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures – at the Catholic Institute of Sydney and I am a founding member of the Sydney College of Divinity’s Centre for Gospels Research. Recently I have begun to seek out new opportunities beyond my role at CIS and welcome contact for future collaborations.


Mar 03, 202412:18
156. Anne Frawley Mangan - 3 March 2024

156. Anne Frawley Mangan - 3 March 2024

3rd Sunday of Lent - John 2:13-25

Anne Frawley-Mangan is an experienced educator, presenter, pastoral worker, creative director and artist. She specialises in using The Arts to enhance liturgy, prayer and religious education. Anne presents, leads and prepares liturgy locally, nationally and internationally, and taught at Holy Spirit Seminary and Australian Catholic University for many years. She is presently on the Pastoral Team at All Saints Parish, Albany Creek.

Feb 25, 202412:32
155. Sarah Agnew - 25 February 2024

155. Sarah Agnew - 25 February 2024

Second Sunday of Lent - Mark 9:2-10

Rev Dr Sarah Agnew, Minister in the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is a poet and liturgist, storyteller and biblical scholar.

Though her favourite role in life is ‘Aunt Sarah,’ Sarah also takes joy in her placement with the delightful Christ Church Uniting, Wayville, on Kaurna Land, teaching at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology, and participating in the Network of Biblical Storytellers and their Scholars Seminar (nbsint.org). Sarah composes liturgy and prayers for Words for Worship (MediaCom Education) and her own Pray the Story series, and her poetry collections include Whisper on My Palm (2022) and Hold Them Close (2018). Find more at sarahagnew.com.au

Feb 18, 202413:40
154. Elizabeth Dowling RSM - 18 Febrary 2024

154. Elizabeth Dowling RSM - 18 Febrary 2024

First Sunday of Lent - Mark 1: 12-15 -Proclaiming the Kin-dom of God Elizabeth Dowling is a Sister of Mercy who lives in Ballarat, Victoria. She has a lifelong commitment to education, working in secondary, tertiary and adult education settings. After completing doctoral studies in 2005, Elizabeth lectured in Biblical Studies at Australian Catholic University for ten years. She has published a monograph, Taking Away the Pound: Women, Theology and the Parable of the Pounds in the Gospel of Luke (London: T&T Clark International, 2007), and many journal articles and book chapters on the gospels, particularly the Gospel of Luke. Currently, she is offering biblical workshops and retreats across the country.

Feb 11, 202412:28
153. Megan Powell du Toit - 11 February 2024

153. Megan Powell du Toit - 11 February 2024

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 1:40-45 - Indignant Hearts

Rev Dr Megan Powell du Toit is an ordained Baptist minister. She has been preaching for 25 years. She has worked as an editor, academic and pastor. She is currently the Senior Pastor of Rouse Hill Baptist Church in Sydney. She also co-hosts a podcast With All Due Respect with Anglican minister Rev Dr Michael Jensen, which is part of their broader venture, The WADR Project.

 

Feb 04, 202412:20
152. Vicki Burrows - 4 February 2024

152. Vicki Burrows - 4 February 2024

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 1:29-39

Vicky Gonzalez Burrows is a mother of a 1 and 3 year old, with two teenage step children living in Whadjuk Noongar country, Perth Western Australia and is married to Ed. She is the Executive Director of Mission and Ethos at MercyCare which is an early learning, community services and aged care organisation in the Mercy spirit. 

She is a spiritual director, vice president of Spiritual Care Australia and enjoys singing and dancing and being with friends and family. Prior to working at MercyCare Vicky was Director of Aboriginal Catholic Ministry and lecturing in Social Justice at the University of Notre Dame Australia and has a background in Prison Chaplaincy, youth work and reconciliation. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Relations and a Masters of theological Studies.

Jan 28, 202411:34
151. Dawn LaValle Norman - 28 January 2024
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150. Angela Gorman - 21 January 2024

150. Angela Gorman - 21 January 2024

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Mark 1:14-20

Angela has been active in her faith from a young age. From music ministry as a child, to YCS in her youth and with her own ministry business as an adult, Angela has always had a passion to proclaim the Good News of Christ to others, in whatever means available to her, as God has provided. With background studies in Education, Music and Theology, Angela directs her ministry business Shine Creations, currently in its 23rd year. This ministry has provided music and liturgical consultancy across Western Australia, including work at a diocesan, parish, school and individual level. Angela brings information, enthusiasm, joy and grounded experience to all she does. A musician, vocalist and composer, Angela uses her gifts to draw people to Jesus, predominantly through the celebration of Liturgy.  Married to Andrew and mother to Abby and Aaron, Angela is active in her local parish, school and wider community together with her family – offering hospitality at every opportunity.

Jan 14, 202414:41
149. Anne Dowling - 14 January 2024

149. Anne Dowling - 14 January 2024

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - John 1:35-42

In recent years Anne Dowliong discovered that she is autistic and has ADHD which made sense of many of her struggles and ways of being in the world. She delights in being an aunt and great aunt.

After many years as a Senior Pastoral Associate and as a Deanery Resource Coordinator Anne is no longer in paid employment. She has a number of roles in the Union of Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Family) (UAC) in Australia. She’s a member of the Leadership Team of the Association of Pastoral Ministry Leaders – Melbourne and a member of Catalyst for Renewal.

In 1983 Anne began formation with the Mariana Community, an autonomous secular group within the UAC. It was founded in Melbourne in 1957 by lay women who wanted to strive to live a life of love in and for the world.

Her consecration was in 1987 – the year she volunteered at Pallotti College Millgrove.

For many years Anne studied part time while teaching in Catholic Primary Schools, including five years as a Principal, and then ministering as a Pastoral Associate in parishes. Her studies were in education, theology and ministry. 1986 was full-time at the National Pastoral Institute. In 1996 Anne had a different experience of Church, commissioned as Pastoral Leader of two parishes without a resident priest in Townsville Diocese. Anne participates in a group with an exercise physiologist, gardens, reads, barracks for the Magpies and the Cowboys, and on X tries to engage in polite conversation with Rad Trads.

Jan 07, 202412:50
148. Trish Hindmarsh - 7 January 2024

148. Trish Hindmarsh - 7 January 2024

The Epiphany of the Lord - Matthew 2:1-12 Trish is a retired teacher and has been a senior leader in Catholic Education in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, most recently as Director of Catholic Education Tasmania. 

She has a lifelong interest in justice, peace and ecology and in 2022 her book ‘Ecological Spirituality: Caring for our Common Home’ was published by Garratt Publications’. Trish is an active member of Burnie Catholic parish, a life member of Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) and co-founder of ‘Concerned Catholics Tasmania’. She has an ongoing involvement in spiritual formation, adult education and the Tasmanian St Vincent de Paul Society.

Dec 31, 202311:37
147. Marian Free - 31 December 2023

147. Marian Free - 31 December 2023

Holy Family - Luke 2:22-40

Marian is married to Michael and has three children and three grandchildren. She is a cradle Anglican whose call to ordained ministry, is associated with her study of Paul’s letters. Marian was a founding member and coordinator of MOW Brisbane and was very engaged in the struggle to change the Anglican church’s attitude towards the ordination of women. 

Marian has BA (Psychology) a Dip. Ed (Primary) and a Phd (New Testament). It was when she was a Community Worker in Christchurch New Zealand, that she experienced a growing sense that she was called to respond to the spiritual needs of the community. From that, emerged a vocation to the priesthood.

Marian was ordained priest in Brisbane in 1995, in the third group of women to be ordained in this Diocese. She has served in three Parishes – Rosewood, Toowong and Hamilton - and has held many Diocesan and National positions. Having a Phd has meant that she has also been able to pursue her love of teaching and has taught for over 20 years at St Francis Theological College – the Letters of Paul, Anglican Liturgy, Introduction to the New Testament, The Synoptics and the Johannine Literature.

Now retired from Parish ministry, Marian continues to serve in her local parish and on the Cathedral chapter. Retirement projects include gardening (fruit and vegetables), sewing, learning Italian and minding the grandchildren.

Dec 24, 202311:27
146. Myree Sam - 24 December 2023

146. Myree Sam - 24 December 2023

Fourth Sunday of Advent - Luke 1:26-38

Myree Sam is a proud Sui-Baydham woman from Saibai and a proud fluent speaker of Kalaw Kawaw Ya. In her role as a consultant in Catholic Education Services: First Nations Education, Myree has played a pivotal role in providing equitable education opportunities within the Cairns Diocese. Her responsibilities include fostering cultural responsiveness, supporting First Nations language programs, and collaborating with external stakeholders to achieve synodality, with a focus on community partnership and engagement. She is a member of the Bilingual Education Working Group for the National Catholic Education Commission. Myree holds a Bachelor of Education from Australian Catholic University, majoring in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.


Translation of text to English (Luke 1:26-38 NRSVCE - Biblegateway.com)

The Birth of Jesus Foretold In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”[a29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.


Dec 17, 202318:06
145. Anne McLean and Alice Sullivan RSJ - 17 December 2023

145. Anne McLean and Alice Sullivan RSJ - 17 December 2023

Third Sunday of Advent - John 1:6-8, 19-28

Anne McLean grew up and was educated by the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph in Bathurst. After a time of teaching in the Western suburbs of Sydney, Anne came to Mudgee. She and her late husband, David, cared for and nurtured their 10 children in Mudgee NSW. When their children began school at St Matthews, David and Anne began their involvement in their education. Anne represented parents of children in Catholic schools at local, diocesan, state and National levels. She has been involved in her local Parish, including Sacramental Programs and various other ministries; she was also member of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. It is with humility and hope that she shares her being received ‘Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’, an honour awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for service to the Catholic Church.

Born in Coonabarabran, Alice Sullivan RSJ is a Sister of St Joseph living in Bathurst. Alice was a primary school teacher in the Diocese of Bathurst for many years and was also involved in youth ministry with her sister, Maria Sullivan RSJ in the Bathurst diocese. After a 5 year period managing a refuge in Sydney, Alice returned to the Bathurst diocese where for 15 years she was the Pastoral Associate in Mudgee. Alice is now involved as a volunteer in ministries in the Cathedral Parish in Bathurst. While in Mudgee, Anne, Alice and Annie Flynn (inaugural participant and collaborator on the development of the book by the same name) developed a program called “Conversations about Catholics” to assist young families navigating the faith journey in their children’s lives. This program has been shared with many dioceses and has been a resource which seems to help people in this journey. A link to the program is on the Diocese of Bathurst website.


Dec 10, 202313:33
144. An Australian Rabbi preaches - 10 December 2023

144. An Australian Rabbi preaches - 10 December 2023

The Second Sunday of Advent - Mark 1:1-8; Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 This podcast varies from our usual preaching pattern because it is written and presented by an Australian woman who is a Jewish Rabbi. She prefers to be unnamed because of the need for personal security at this very difficult time. She speaks about the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent and mostly concentrates on the reading from the Prophet Isaiah. Our Rabbi is also a teacher, mother and activist for justice.

Dec 03, 202316:40
143. Janeka Reys, Nadine Grant, Binda Yow-yeh - 3 December 2023

143. Janeka Reys, Nadine Grant, Binda Yow-yeh - 3 December 2023

First Sunday of Advent - Mark 13:33-37

Janeka Reys is a proud Gimuy descendant working to nurture and support young First Nations students at St Stephen’s College, Mareeba. Nadine Grant is an educator and formation consultant  in Catholic education, Cairns, and is passionate about using dialogue as a way of promoting respect, inclusivity, and friendship between people of different religious views and cultures. These women collaborated with First Nations year 11 student Binda Yow-yeh to produce thoughts and learnings on this week’s readings.


Nov 26, 202313:30
142. Jenny Close 26 November 2023

142. Jenny Close 26 November 2023

Christ the King Matthew 25:31-46

My first degree was in Fine Arts (painting) and then I trained as a teacher. For many years my working life was shared between secondary school teaching for Brisbane Catholic Education and freelance liturgical art making. Later I was employed by BCE to work in multimedia: video, animation and book illustration. At the same time, I studied theology and in 2005 was awarded a PhD from Griffith University. The title of my thesis was 'A Feminist Understanding of Liturgical Art'. Since 2005, I have worked as a sessional lecturer in theology at Australian Catholic University and Broken Bay Institute. At the same time, I have maintained my art practice, which has become more digital over the years. I live in Brisbane and have recently moved parishes. My new parish is vibrantly Franciscan and I have been welcomed into liturgical ministry, the RCIA process and adult education.

Nov 20, 202313:11
141. Tessie James - 19 November 2023

141. Tessie James - 19 November 2023

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 25: 14-30 - From Synod to Service: Living out the Parables of Talents Tessie Ida James is a devoted and engaged member of the St. Luke's Catholic Faith Community in Marsden Park. In her role as an educator and Inquiry Leader for Religious Education (RE), she caters to the needs of students in Stages 3 and 4 at St. Luke's Catholic College. Tessie's passion lies in creating meaningful activities that enrich the Faith formation within her community.

Furthermore, Tessie serves as an integral part of the Leadership Committee at St. Luke's Catholic Faith Community and is actively involved with the Diocesan Pastoral Committee. Her dedication to her faith was evident in her significant participation in the recent Parramatta Synod, where she contributed as a member of both the Synod and the Synod Preparatory Commission. Her daily life reflects her commitment to embodying the values of Christ in 'little ways', drawing inspiration from her Patron Saint, St. Therese of the Child Jesus.

In her capacity as an RE Educator, Tessie instils in her students a deep motivation to become vessels of Christ's teachings in their respective circles of influence. This mission extends to her own family, where her husband and two sons create a nurturing environment that allows her to lead a purposeful life dedicated to faith and community.

Nov 12, 202314:18
140. Selina Hasham - 12 November 2023

140. Selina Hasham - 12 November 2023

32nd Sunday in ordinary Time - Matthew 25: 1-13

Selina is the CEO of Harvest Journeys Australia, a pilgrimage specialist agency dedicated to sacred journeys of faith. Selina has worked in communications for the Church for 15 years in the Archdiocese of Sydney and the Diocese of Broken Bay. She has returned to Harvest where she began her career building up the World Youth Day pilgrimages for young Australians. She is a member of a lay Catholic community, involved in works of evangelisation and dedicated to offering Catholics creative opportunities for encounters with God.

Nov 05, 202313:01
139. Ann Edwards - 5 November 2023

139. Ann Edwards - 5 November 2023

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 23: 1-12

The Rev’d Dr Ann Edwards is the Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of The Gap in Meanjin (Brisbane) Queensland. Ann serves as the Vice President of the Movement for the Ordination of Women and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.  

Prior to ordination, Ann was a Lecturer in Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University (ACU), following a career in clinical practice and then management in Queensland Health.  

Ann’s parish ministry is complemented by her interest in empowering families of children with disability, developmental concerns, or neurodivergence as they participate in health services, education, and in church. She serves as a member of the Equitable Access Working Group in the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland and is an ACU researcher in the ENVISAGE consortium.

Ann is married to Garth; they have two children, a new rescue dog, and a newly disgruntled tuxedo cat. When one of Ann's sons was 6, she asked him if he knew what she did for a job. He answered, "Yes Mummy, you're a speech theologist". To date, no better description for Ann's vocation has been coined.

Oct 29, 202312:49
138. Nicki Bowles - 29 October 2023

138. Nicki Bowles - 29 October 2023

30th Sunday in ordinary Time - Matthew 22: 34-40 Nicki Bowles is the Prayer Pastor at Riverview Church, a large, contemporary community of Jesus-followers in Perth Western Australia. She is committed to helping people connect with God in deeper ways and walk their spiritual journeys in freedom. She holds a Graduate Diploma of Divinity from Vose Seminary (now Moreling College) in Perth and has been pastoring for eight years after a midlife career change from her previous career as a paramedic with St John Ambulance WA.  She is married to Tim, who is a drama teacher, and has two young adult children and a Staffy dog called Storm. Nicki is passionate about Jesus and his Church, and about finding ways to communicate and live out the gospel of the Kingdom in an inspiring way to all.

Oct 22, 202310:45
137. Pina Ford - 22 October 2023

137. Pina Ford - 22 October 2023

29 Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 22:15-21

For over 20 years Pina has been a senior leader in Catholic Education WA where she coordinates religious education in parishes. She contributes to organisational initiatives which include the formation of system leaders; and relishes the privilege of offering adult faith formation, retreats and personal accompaniment both within the system and externally.

A passion for literature, philosophy, theology and spirituality has led to completing several degrees (BA Hons, MPhil and PhD), and also studies in Spiritual Direction. 

Pina’s large family of young adults and small grandchildren bring everyday realism and joy to her life. She indulges her love for nature, family and friends through gardening, as well as hospitality, food and feasting! 


Oct 15, 202313:40
136. Padmi Pathinather - 15 October 2023

136. Padmi Pathinather - 15 October 2023

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 22:1-14

With over 25 years of leadership experience, Padmi is an accomplished HR executive and has steered organisations across healthcare, community services, and professional consulting. Holding a Bachelor's in Economics and Prosci certification in change management, her expertise includes nurturing inclusive cultures, enhancing employee experiences, and driving organisational change. Notably, Padmi was nominated and appointed as the Inaugural Chairperson for the Diocesan Pastoral Council in the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta. Rooted in a unique spiritual journey, her commitment to community welfare and social progress shines through Padmi’s endeavors. Padmi has officiated at the Diocesan Forum and facilitated Q&A interviews with Cardinal John Dew -Catholic Archbishop of Wellington, and Professor Austin Ivereigh - journalist, biographer of Pope Francis and Vatican Correspondent. Padmi has been acknowledged by review of the published work by Anne Benjamin, Leadership in a Synodal Church and was instrumental in the Diocesan responses to the Plenary Council for the Australian Church. Padmi is married and has two adult daughters and attends Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Greystanes, and has been a strong advocate for women in leadership in the Catholic Church.

Oct 08, 202308:23
135. Carey Anne Moylan - 8 October 2023

135. Carey Anne Moylan - 8 October 2023

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 21: 33-43 Carey Anne Moylan grew up in Sydney and was educated by the Mercy Sisters at Spiritus Sanctus, North Ryde and Monte Sant Angelo in North Sydney. She studied at Sydney University obtaining a Bachelor of Arts, and a Diploma and later, a Master of Education. She taught for the NSW state education department in English, HSIE and Special Education for many years enjoying the challenge of helping students who were facing challenges of their own. Later, after studying for a Master of Religious Education, she moved to the Catholic schools system where she taught Studies of Religion, Catholic Studies, was the Liturgist and worked with teachers and students to improve their practice and relationship with God. Having eight children, twelve grandchildren and married to Eugene for 48 Years, has been a journey of joy and challenge but also a big dose of reality. Carey Anne has been actively involved in parish life and formation in Australia and Ireland, helps other develop their gifts ,is a Laudato Si Animator, and  a Third Order Carmelite. She is active in Indigenous reconciliation, social justice initiatives, bible study, Laudato Si Circle, Care groups, Parish ministries, Parish worship groups and The Synod of Parramatta.

Oct 01, 202316:09
134. Jo Curran - 1 October 2023

134. Jo Curran - 1 October 2023

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 21: 28-32

Jo Curran writes:

I am a Primary School teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. With a career spanning over three decades, I embarked on my teaching journey in 1989 in Brisbane Catholic Education schools, particularly in lower primary. A guiding principle of mine is to bring a relatable, tangible, every day God to the lives of the children I teach while continuing to nurture my own faith. 

Beyond the classroom, I find fulfillment in our 34-year-long marriage, which I hope is an outward sign of our strong commitment and love for each other. We are blessed to be parents to beautiful teenage two sons, being a mother is certainly something I always dreamed of being. 

Beyond the classroom I am a volunteer at St. Vinnies and value time with my family, friends and communities I belong. The beach is certainly a place I relax and feel instant awe and gratitude for all my blessings.

Sep 24, 202309:32
133. Eleanor Flynn - 24 September 2023

133. Eleanor Flynn - 24 September 2023

Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew 20: 1-16a Honorary Associate Professor Eleanor Flynn is a medical graduate who retired in 2019 from the University of Melbourne Medical School where she was involved in student selection and developing and implementing curricula for palliative care, clinical communications and professional behaviour. Until 2017 she also worked as a Palliative Care specialist in both hospital and community settings.

She is a founding member of Women’s Wisdom in the Church (WWITCH) and currently Co-Chair of the Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform (ACCCR). She is a member of All Saints Fitzroy Parish Advisory group and Safeguarding Committee. She is also involved in Spirit Unbounded’s activities to parallel the Synod on Synodality in Rome this October.

She is the deputy Chair of the Spiritual Health Association and the secretary of the Abbeyfield North Melbourne house committee. Her theological studies include a B Theol and an M Theol considering the images in the office of the dead in late Medieval books of hours. She has published on clinical and philosophical aspects of care of the dying, selection of medical students, professionalism in medical schools, communications skills teaching, supporting staff who support students, the medieval view of death, the education of chaplains in COVID-19, and faith based funerals in Covid. She currently co-teaches a course on earth and bereavement through art and spirituality at the University of Divinity. She is involved in a research project about families providing spiritual care to people with dementia.

Sep 17, 202313:13
132. Alice Carwardine - 17 September 2023

132. Alice Carwardine - 17 September 2023

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 18:21-35

 Alice is the coordinator of Caritas Catholic Earthcare, an organisation committed to addressing environmental issues through Catholic social teaching. She holds a Master's degree in theology with a focus in eco-theology, reflecting her passion for the intersection between faith and care for the planet. In 2018, after successfully transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle, Alice began sharing her knowledge and experience by running professional development workshops for schools. She is also a trained teacher in Physics and Study of Religion, and brings a wealth of experience to her work. Currently, Alice is a member of the Laudato Si' action platform working group, collaborating with the Dicastery for Promoting Human Integral Development to implement Pope Francis's environmental encyclical.

Sep 10, 202314:10
131. Janet Galos - 10 September 2023

131. Janet Galos - 10 September 2023

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 18:15-20

After a long career in secondary and disability education in QLD and NSW, Janet now lives in retirement in Brisbane. She has post graduate degrees in Education and Theology, has been a long-time member of WATAC and meditator with the WCCM since 2008. Aquinas Academy in Sydney was another valued alma mater for many years. One major turning point in her life was having a child with a disability: recognising both the gift and the challenge. Another was the happy accident of doing a “wrong” subject and having to complete the next to come up: “Christian Spirituality and Ecology”.  And seeing the world differently all over again.

Her passion now lies in bringing together various elements of the Christian tradition which will shape  a vibrant 21st century spirituality: one that is both in tune with modern cultural and scientific understandings and inspired and energized by the contemplative way.

Janet completed the Laudato Si Facilitators training in 2022, and is currently involved in several eco-focussed groups in the local parish and archdiocese. As well as campaigning  for “ecological conversion” and eco-justice locally, she has given presentations on feminist and eco-spirituality themes to local, national and international groups.

Currently, she is enjoying getting to know her new grandchild, getting out into the natural world with local bushwalkers, and attending theatre and concerts with her daughter (who also loves classical music). Life is gift!

Sep 03, 202312:37
130. Sally Neaves - 3 September 2023

130. Sally Neaves - 3 September 2023

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 16:21-27

Sally is the Integral Ecology Animator and Mission/Ministry Resource Coordinator for the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea. As part of her role she oversees the Institute’s commitment to the Laudato Si’ Goals, especially eco-spirituality and hands-on climate and biodiversity projects in rural communities.

Her current work involves uniting farmers and others in the catchment of Mandagery Creek, Eugowra NSW, to see what can be done to restore the creek’s ability to naturally sink, slow and spread water after the flooding disaster of November 2022. She is also convenor of the Mercy Integral Ecology Emerging Leaders Fellowship which has trained 20 emerging leaders from around Australia over the past two years.

Sally lives in Bathurst where she is honing her urban permaculture skills and facilitates courses with Belubula Permaculture. 


Aug 27, 202311:05
129. Toni Janke - 27 August 2023
Aug 20, 202313:51
128. Moira Byrne Garton - 20 August 2023

128. Moira Byrne Garton - 20 August 2023

The Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew 15:21-28

Dr Moira Byrne Garton grew up in rural South Australia. She moved to Adelaide after high school and joined a Catholic youth group where she met Matthew, who she later married. In 2001, they moved to Canberra with their two very small children. Two more were welcomed in Canberra so they now have four young adult children.

In 2012 she completed a PhD in political science at ANU, which examined religious organisations as interest groups in refugee policy. As part of the Young Catholic Women’s Interfaith Fellowship, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Theology in 2016.

Inspired by the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph, and the spiritualities of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and the Good Samaritan sisters, Moira is thankful for the individuals and groups who have shaped her experience of God and faith.

Moira is an accomplished writer with many publications in a variety of places, as well as a few prizes. She has qualifications in policy, education and economics, and has also studied a bit of law and Italian language and literature. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Accredited Editor. Moira works as a federal public servant but occasionally dabbles in academia.

Aug 13, 202309:05
127. Sherry Balcombe - 13 August 2023

127. Sherry Balcombe - 13 August 2023

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Matthew 14:22-33

This week we have the privilege of listening deeply to First Nations woman Sherry Balcombe who, using the Gospel as a springboard, shares her hopes for this country we now call Australia, her wisdom around the upcoming referendum, and her work towards creating the first Aboriginal Rite of the Catholic Church written by First Nations people. Sherry is currently the Executive Leader of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s Victorian Councillor, the recipient of the NATSICC Service to the Community award in 2022, and a member of the Plenary Council. Sherry recorded this conversation with the AWP team on Wurundjeri Country in the Kulin Nation.

Aug 07, 202320:24
126. Angela McCarthy - 6 August 2023

126. Angela McCarthy - 6 August 2023

The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Matthew 17:1-9 Dr Angela McCarthy is an adjunct senior lecturer in theology at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle campus. Her first degree from Sydney University included work in Biblical Studies and Fine Arts. After time spent rearing a family, Angela resumed secondary teaching and further studies in theology and education in 1993 at Notre Dame and was awarded her PhD in 2007. Since then, she has completed a further Research Masters in Theology in the field of Scripture, art and theology. Angela has published in the areas of liturgy, icons, art and theology, liturgical music, educational practice and theological aesthetics. She is the former editor of the Australian Journal of Liturgy, a member of the Australian Academy of Liturgy, Chairperson of the Mandorla Art Award, a member of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA and the Fellowship of Biblical Studies, and the editor of Pastoral Liturgy. For many decades she has been working in her parish in liturgy and music. She has been married to John for 49 years, has 4 children and 14 grandchildren.

Jul 30, 202312:09
125. Catherine Mead - 30 July 2023

125. Catherine Mead - 30 July 2023

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 13: 44-52

Catherine Mead rsj (EdD, M.Ed., B.Ed.) is an educator with forty years of ministry in Catholic education across South Australia and the Northern Territory in a variety of roles including that of Teacher, Principal. Board member /Director. Through these roles Catherine has given counsel, mentored, and contributed to nurturing leadership, faith and learning in staff, students and the parent community. 

Catherine is committed to enriching the Catholic education experience for leaders, teachers, students, and their families in ways that are innovative, transformative and transcendental.  Catherine’s doctoral studies in education focused on the implementation of a Josephite charism, and its approach to leadership and education where inclusive learning and faith communities are marked by excellence, creativity, and compassion. Catherine is currently Leader of Catholic Identity and Mission in Catholic Education Northern Territory, offering creative and strategic leadership to nurture leaders and staff in fostering Catholic school identity and mission through faith formation, professional learning, curriculum, and practice.

Jul 23, 202313:55
124. Greer Hudson - 23 July 2023

124. Greer Hudson - 23 July 2023

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 13: 24-30

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of gendered violence and its impacts on women. This material may be distressing for some people. 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Call 1800 737 732 or reach out via https://www.1800respect.org.au/  Reverend Greer Hudson (she/her) lives and works on Bundjalung Land in the Far North Coast of NSW. Having grown up in Sydney as a Pastor’s kid in the Baptist Church, she studied her Bachelor of Theology with Churches of Christ, and found her home within the Uniting Church of Australia where she completed her Masters of Theology and was ordained as a Minister of the Word in 2018. Her current ministry placement is as the Period of Discernment Co-ordinator for the Synod of NSW and ACT. In this role she supports a program that is designed to help people discover their gifts and how they might be called to use them to serve in mission and ministry. Greer has previously served in congregational and schools ministries. She is an InterPlay leader, a labyrinth facilitator,  a dancer and a mother. Greer is passionate about embodied spirituality – about how we might experience God through more than just words and thoughts.

Jul 16, 202312:53
123. Alice Dunlop - 16 July 2023
Jul 09, 202312:05
122. Wendy Goonan - 9 July 2023

122. Wendy Goonan - 9 July 2023

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew 11: 25-30 Wendy Goonan is a wife, a mother and a grandmother, and has been an engineer, a bushland manager, and research analyst. Before receiving the call to be a Member of the Fifth Plenary Council in Australia, Wendy also embarked on postgraduate studies in theology alongside seminarians in Sydney, taking great interest in Biblical, liturgical and ecclesiological studies. Despite all that practice in discernment, Wendy is still pondering her own call, and preparing to be ready when needed

Jul 02, 202313:32
121. Frances Maguire - 2 July 2023

121. Frances Maguire - 2 July 2023

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew Matt. 10: 37-42 - One with Christ

Frances Maguire RSJ, has been a Sister of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart for 60 years. She was born in Kalgoorlie and has lived much of her life in country places in WA, including the East Kimberley where she managed a Spirituality Centre for the Broome Diocese. She has worked in Parishes, formation within her Congregation as well as being involved in leadership and care of the senior Sisters in WA.

She has been a secondary school teacher and adult educator and is currently involved in spiritual accompaniment, leading retreats and conducting a course on forgiveness and reconciliation in parishes. She is passionate about care of Earth and all her creatures, a member of ACRATH (Australian Religious Against Trafficking of Humans). She cooperates with Catholic Colleges and Catholic Missions in promoting awareness of the Josephite Sister Irene McCormack’s Life for Love in Peru and sells Peruvian products in Parishes and other places. She is also invited to schools to speak on Mary MacKillop. She loves music, gardening, reading, swimming and occasional bird watching. Frances believes in enabling people to believe in themselves, to trust the Spirit within them.


Jun 25, 202312:32
120. Michelle Eastwood - 25 June 2023

120. Michelle Eastwood - 25 June 2023

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew 10: 26-33 - What you hear in the dark….

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of gendered violence and its impacts on women. This material may be distressing for some people. 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Call 1800 737 732 or reach out via https://www.1800respect.org.au/  Dr Michelle Eastwood is a Director of Research at Australian Lutheran College and Executive Officer for ANZATS and the Council of Deans of Theology. She graduated from the University of Divinity in 2022 with her thesis titled The Shame of the Old Woman: A Feminist Reading of Psalm 71. Michelle has degrees in Psychology, History, Education and Theology. She is a Hebrew Bible scholar and is interested particularly in the areas of gender and sexuality, worship and liturgy, and literary readings of the Bible. Michelle lives and works on Wathaurong country and will be voting yes in the upcoming referendum.

Jun 18, 202313:35
119. Bec Lindsay - 18 June 2023

119. Bec Lindsay - 18 June 2023

Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - Matthew 9:36 – 10:8 Bec Lindsay lives on Gadigal and Bidjigal land in Sydney's South East with her husband and two children. She is a Minister of the Word in the Uniting Church in Australia and worships at Hope Uniting Church in Maroubra. Bec is currently completing a PhD through Flinders University. Her research explores decolonial biblical interpretation in conversation with the Australian colonial context and the book of Ruth. She loves teaching and is an occasional sessional lecturer at United Theological College (CSU). Bec is particularly interested in the intersection between communities of worship, engagement with Scripture, and the often mundane experience of family life.

Jun 11, 202314:07
118. Alexandra Banks - 11 June 2023

118. Alexandra Banks - 11 June 2023

Corpus Christi - John 6: 51-58

Dr Alexandra Banks PhD works as an artist, theologian, writer and researcher who engages theologically with the arts and trauma theory to uncover the complex landscape of embodied memory. Alexandra’s key area of interest is the historical suppression and coercive appropriation of biblical women’s bodies and voices, and the doctrinal and practical implications of this interpretive legacy. Within her studio practice, Alexandra is fascinated with how everyday objects such as payphones and letterboxes have the capacity to point to and draw out silenced biblical characters like Hagar and Ishmael, and Mary, mother of God. Through her engagement with everyday objects, her current research is focused on how church buildings, stained glass, and their ornamentation provides a visual representation of interpretive traditions, institutional memory, and an example of a pedagogical architecture of power and surveillance.

Jun 04, 202312:19
117. Teresa Brown - 4 June 2023

117. Teresa Brown - 4 June 2023

The Most Holy Trinity - John 3:16-18 Dr Teresa Brown is a Melbourne-based theologian, who teaches in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at Australian Catholic University. She has a PhD in Theology, a Master of Religious Education and a Master of Theological Studies. In her PhD, she explored the relationship between trinitarian faith and Christian life through the lens of a theology of interruption. She is particularly interested in the way in which we approach theology today, how this might inform and be informed by the experience of Christians within diverse contexts, and how this might, in turn, be reflected in the education of young people in Catholic schools. Teresa works with Catholic Education partners around Australia and with research partners at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven to support schools in the formation, articulation and practice of their Catholic identity.

May 28, 202317:51
116. Elissa Roper - 28 May 2023

116. Elissa Roper - 28 May 2023

Elissa writes:

I'm a theologian specialising in synodality in the Catholic Church. I am interested in building a mature, responsible and loving Church. 

I live in Australia and my writing has a focus on developing foundations for Catholic ecclesiology in a new era of synodality. I explore how such foundations may support the praxis and good governance of synodality.

I am honoured to manage a Program of Theology for women in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands; a partnership in tertiary theological education between the Sisters of Mercy and the Divine Word University. I am an approved lecturer in systematic theology in this Program.

I have been a sessional academic with the Australian Catholic University.

I provided a theological reflection on "Becoming a more synodal Church" for the Assembly of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania, February 2023. I had a role assisting the Drafting Committee of the Fifth Plenary Council of the Catholic Church in Australia in 2022. I gave the keynote speech to the Sandhurst Diocesan Assembly in February 2023.

I am a member of the Australian Catholic Theological Association (ACTA) and the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) Theological Association.

I was a member of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Ecumenical & Interfaith Commission for four years before its decommissioning in March 2021. This role included hosting the Pontifical Commission for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) in September 2018. I was a member of the Victorian Council of Church’s Faith and Order Commission for six years, and the VCC Liaison Officer on the Board of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia.

Since 2015 I have presented papers at conferences including ANZATS, ACTA, the Australian Lonergan Workshop, the Fourth International Receptive Ecumenism Conference, Women as Church Conference, ISMAPNG Theological Association, Postgraduate Student Experience Symposium, ACU Postgraduate Conference, and the UD Research Days.

My husband and I have four children.

May 21, 202313:10
115. Danni Clark - 21 May 2023

115. Danni Clark - 21 May 2023

The Ascension of the Lord - Matthew  28:16-20 The Reverend Danni Clark is a priest in the Anglican Church, currently posted to the East Redland Parish in South East Queensland. She is married to David and together they parent four feisty daughters, and are servants to a menagerie of two, three and four legged creatures.

After a long time of trying to run away from her calling, a ‘Samuel moment’ turned Danni’s head, heart, and ears to listen and her theological training began in Lincoln, England, before moving over to Brisbane with her family and a horse in 2014. After completing her studies at St Francis Theological College, she was ordained deacon and then priest at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane.

Danni is passionate about her ministry, serving the pastoral as well as feeding the spiritual needs of the parish. She has been heard to declare that if she was a stick of seaside rock, she would have ‘Parish Priest’ running all the way through her!

She is blessed to be part of a lively and incredibly diverse parish that incorporates 3 mainland and 4 island churches and thrives on embracing the different personalities and cultures each centre nurtures. Danni’s cheese and wine bible studies are the stuff of legend and she wholeheartedly supports the great Anglican tradition of hospitality. The only thing she takes as seriously as her ministry is her coffee.


May 14, 202311:12
114. Sue Martin - 14 May 2023

114. Sue Martin - 14 May 2023

Sixth Sunday of Easter - John 14:15-21

Sue Martin grew up playing in nature, living beside Devlin’s Creek in Northern Sydney, with parents deeply committed to family and faith, especially a faith that does justice. Sue was educated by the Good Samaritan Sisters at Pennant Hills where she started to imagine herself as an eco-warrior. Sue studied agricultural science at Sydney University, becoming an agronomist, wanting to make our farming landscapes treed again. She married David and had four boys quickly and now has six amazing grandchildren. Her parish life is at St Madeleine’s Kenthurst, and she is active in the synodal journey for Parramatta Diocese assisting with the Laudato Si’ team there. Sue’s working life has included working in school, university, catchment management and local government settings. When she commenced employment as the sustainability officer at St Ignatius’ College, Riverview in 2009, she also found her home in the spirituality of the Jesuits. In 2019, the Jesuits called Sue to the position of national Project Officer for, what they then called, Reconciliation with Creation.  Sue also juggled the part-time Caritas National Earthcare Coordinator from 2019 to 2022. Since 2022 Sue has worked full-time assisting with Jesuit ministries better respond to Laudato si’ both in Australia and Asia Pacific. These responsibilities include assisting the coordination of RAOEN (the Rivers Above ecclesial network) caring for oceans, Indigenous people and our Church across Asia Pacific. Globally Sue is also part of the Ecojesuit team.

May 07, 202312:14
113. Tania Watson - 7 May 2023

113. Tania Watson - 7 May 2023

Fifth Sunday of Easter - John 14:1-12

Dr Tania Watson considers herself to be very blessed to have many opportunities to exercise pastoral ministry and leadership.  Tania is a keen observer of intersections between leadership, Australian culture and the Gospel mission of Jesus.  The deep longing of her heart is to see the Australian Church, know and express fullness and freedom that is ours in the perfect peace of Christ.  Tania is married to Neil: together they enjoy their adult children, their schnoodle and apartment life overlooking a beautiful park in the City of Perth.

Apr 30, 202308:12
112. Radhika Sukumar-White - 30 April 2023

112. Radhika Sukumar-White - 30 April 2023

Fourth Sunday of Easter - John 10:1-10 - Abundant Life Now

Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White (she/her) has been a Minister of the Word in the Uniting Church in Australia since 2016. She is a 2nd-Generation Sri Lankan Tamil Australian, and grew up in Canberra before moving to Sydney to study Physiotherapy, Music and then Theology. Radhika is passionate about leading dynamic and sacred worship, preaching and teaching, and walking alongside individuals in their life and faith journeys. Radhika is currently serving as Ministry Team Leader at Leichhardt Uniting Church, a young, vibrant, justice-oriented community of faith in the Inner West of Sydney, on Gadigal and Wangal land. She serves alongside her husband, who also serves as Chaplain at the University of Sydney. Radhika is also passionate about brunch.

Apr 23, 202311:35
111. Debra Phillips - 23 April 2023

111. Debra Phillips - 23 April 2023

Third Sunday of Easter - Luke 24: 13-35

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide ideation which may distress some listeners. If this raises any issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

Dr Debra J Phillips is an Education lecturer at Australian Catholic University. Her doctorate awarded in 2020, an interdisciplinary, autoethnographic analysis of suicidality, provided background for her ongoing work into teachers’ mental health. Dr Phillips’ current research and writing explores the spiritual and sociocultural factors that can lead to teacher burnout as well as those factors that protect and strengthen their mental health. Debra’s research is underpinned by theology, sociology, psychology and the theorising and practice of visual-arts. Because of the sensitive and taboo nature of researching suicidality she promotes the ethical parameters that guide research in mental ill-health and seeks to develop collaborative practices in teaching, research and writing. Dr Phillips comes from a background of school-based teaching practice (disability education, Geography, Religion), education and teachign experiences across education sectors, and a background of post-graduate study in education, gender studies, narrative and theology. Dr Phillips is a practicing artist.

Apr 16, 202311:01