Cutting Deeper

Dr Tony Robinson was involved in founding the year 9 "Learning 4 Life" program at Gilson College, which attempts to create a "rite of passage" type experience for the students. The non-traditional strategies used in the program have been shown to build resilience, responsibility and respect in the participants. We also discuss the "hard" truths we must come to terms with in life that help us overcome challenges. And the values of capitalism which hinder community and selflessness.

Book referenced: Adam's Return - by Richard Rohr

Peter is a teacher at the school I work at. We often have deep philosophical conversations, and this is one of them. We discuss finding a purpose that is not focused on the self, and how he found that in his life. Additionally, dealing with anxiety in your life through meditative practices such as prayer and mindfulness; Allowing yourself to be guided by the moral compass within; and finally nutrition. Why it's important to watch what we consume.

During November the entire year 9 cohort at Gilson College was involved in an 8 day hiking expedition in the Bogong High Plains, Victoria, Australia. This episode contains reflections on the journey from a number of students who were eager to participate in the episode. They share memorable stories from the week, what they've learnt on the hike about themselves, and how the experience has shaped them and helped develop their character. There are some profound insights in there!

The year 9 students at my work participate in a service camp for two weeks. This episode is a debrief on the bus trip on the way home. The students offer insight into their perspective on service; reflect on what they learnt about sustainability and production; discuss good memories of the camp; and just general banter.

Kris Fraunfelder discusses his work in the Outdoor Education industry and what being present in the outdoors can teach us about life. We discuss choosing risks and painful experiences and how this develops character.

Apologies for the inferior sound quality this week.

Simon Gigliotti is the Associate Youth Director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Victoria. We reflect on our years of studying together and discuss having a positive work ethic whilst living a balanced life with enough rest time. We also discuss his role, and how he sees his mission in the world. Finally, we look at how institutions can hinder vision and mission, and how its possible for organisations to stay true to their purpose

Josh Newbegin and I discuss awkdwardness. so yeah

Also, shame, how to live life without shame and awkwardness, and his van.

This episode is a discussion with Leathan Fitzpatrick and Josh Stothers, both of whom I studied a bachelor of theology/ministry with. We talk about what life looks like as a pastor, and have a general chat about faith and why it's beneficial to society.

Kristen Olson discusses creativity and how she's able to overcome disruptions in the creative flow by crocheting. "Find your crocheting."

Catherine Moala is a profound guest who talks to us about living with anxiety, travel experiences, systemic racism, humanity in everyone and macarons

This episode is a discussion about art with Wes Hendricks who created the amazing podcast artwork you see above.
Art is all around us and everyone has the ability to create something valuable, so pick up your pen and create!

I talk to Bentley Fulcher about the direction of the pharmaceutical industry, the ethics of cell manipulation, robotic arms and the Football World Cup.