Down Under Theology

Allister Lum Mow, Cameron Clausing, Murray Smith
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Getting down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

  1. 4 days ago

    S6 E6: Proverbs 9

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we're working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray discuss Proverbs 9 and the invitation of Lady Wisdom. They explore how to read the aphorisms of Proverbs as wisdom for living in God's good but fallen world, and why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. They also consider the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Woman Folly, and how wisdom and law belong together. They also trace wisdom through Scripture to Jesus, the true and greater Solomon, in whom the wisdom of God is displayed supremely in the cross. They consider what this means for the church as the household where the simple are called in, fed and taught to live well, and look ahead to the two feasts of Revelation: the wedding supper of the Lamb and the judgment on those who followed folly. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. —  Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney—  S6 Episode 6 – Show Notes  Recommended Resources – The Christ of Wisdom: A Redemptive-Historical Exploration of the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament by O. Palmer RobertsonProverbs (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Derek KidnerOur friends at Reformers Bookshop are offering all of our listeners 15% off their orders. Enter the code DUTHEOLOGY15 at checkout to receive the discount. Thank you so much to Reformers for partnering with us in this way. Many of these resources are available to borrow from the Christ College Library. General library membership is $100 per year.

  2. 2 Oct

    S6 E5: 2 Samuel 7

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we're working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray discuss 2 Samuel 7:1–17 and the Davidic covenant. They trace how David's desire to build a house for God is answered by God's promise to build a house for David—a dynasty, a throne and a kingdom established forever—and explore how this covenant draws together and focuses the earlier promises to Adam, Abraham and Israel at Sinai on one chosen offspring. They also trace this promise through Scripture to Jesus, the true Son of David who is raised up to reign forever, and consider what it means for the church as the house and temple that Christ is building, and for our hope of the day when God dwells with his people face to face in the new creation. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. —  Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney—  S6 Episode 5 – Show Notes  Recommended Resources – Sons in the Son: The Riches and Reach of Adoption in Christ by David B. GarnerShepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible by Timothy S. LaniakOur friends at Reformers Bookshop are offering all of our listeners 15% off their orders. Enter the code DUTHEOLOGY15 at checkout to receive the discount.

  3. 25 Sept

    S6 E4: Exodus 19-20

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we're working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray discuss Exodus 19:1–6 and 20:1–21, God's covenant with Israel at Sinai. They trace how the giving of the law follows God's gracious redemption of his people from Egypt, explore the theophany of God coming down the mountain to dwell with his people, and unpack why the Ten Commandments stand at the heart of the law. They also trace these themes through Scripture to Jesus—the true and better Moses who fulfils the law both actively and passively—and consider what Sinai means for the church's identity as a holy nation and kingdom of priests, and for our hope of the day when God dwells with his people face to face. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. —  Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney—  S6 Episode 4 – Show Notes  Recommended Resources – The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them by Kevin DeYoungDelighting in the Law of the Lord: God's Alternative to Legalism and Moralism by Jerram Barrs

  4. 17 Sept

    S6 E3: Genesis 12

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we’re working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray discuss Genesis 12:1–9 and God’s call of Abram. They explore how God responds to the curse and scattering of Genesis 3–11 with promises of land, offspring and blessing—not only for Abram, but ultimately for all the families of the earth. They also trace these promises through Scripture to Jesus, the true offspring of Abraham, and consider what they mean for the church’s identity, mission and hope. God’s people continue to live by faith as pilgrims, looking forward to the renewed creation in which the nations gather before Christ and faith finally gives way to sight. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. — Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney— S6 Episode 3 – Show Notes Recommended Resources – Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God’s Unfolding Promises to His People by Jonty RhodesBiblical Theology: Old & New Testaments by Geerhardus VosVos Group from Reformed Forum—a podcast series working through Vos’s Biblical Theology

  5. 11 Sept

    S6 E2: Psalm 104

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we’re working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray discuss Psalm 104. They explore its relationship to Genesis 1 and its celebration of God’s wisdom, sovereignty and generous providence throughout creation. They also consider how the psalm points to Christ and the work of the Spirit, shapes the church’s understanding of ordinary work and creation care, and looks forward to the renewal of creation when sin and evil will be no more. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. — Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney— S6 Episode 2 – Show Notes Recommended Resources – How to Read the Psalms by Tremper Longman IIIThe Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash

  6. 4 Sept

    S6 E1: The Bible in 12 Passages

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we’re working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these passages will take us from creation to new creation, across the different sections and genres of Scripture, with Christ at the centre. In this episode, Allister, Cam and Murray introduce the season and discuss why reading the Bible can sometimes feel difficult. They outline five questions that will guide their reading of each passage: its context, content, relationship to Christ, significance for the church, and fulfilment in the consummation of God’s purposes. The first passage for the season will be Psalm 104. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. — Episode Hosts: Allister Lum MowCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducers: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney— S6 Episode 1 – Show Notes Recommended Resources – Savoring Scripture: A Six-Step Guide to Studying the Bible by Andrew AbernethyCSB Connecting Scripture New Testament by G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. GladdTransformed by Truth: Why and How to Study the Bible for Yourself as a Teen by Katherine ForsterA Hermeneutic of Wisdom: Recovering the Formative Agency of Scripture by J. de Waal Dryden

  7. 28 Aug ·  Bonus

    S6 Bonus E1: Beholding Christ (with Nancy Guthrie)

    Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In this bonus episode, Cam and Murray are joined by Bible teacher and author Nancy Guthrie during her visit to Christ College. They discuss Nancy’s forthcoming Beholding Christ project and its aim of helping ordinary Christians understand the whole Bible and see how every part of Scripture reveals the person and work of Jesus. They also trace the biblical theme of beholding God—from humanity’s fellowship with God in Eden, through the partial glimpses given in the Old Testament and the coming of Christ, to the Christian hope of seeing him face-to-face in the new creation. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. — Episode Hosts: Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing) Murray SmithSpecial Guest: Nancy GuthrieProducers: Josie DallosEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney— Season 6 Bonus Episode 1 – Show Notes Featured Resources: Beholding Christ: A Daily Guide to Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture by Nancy Guthrie ESV Beholding Christ Bible: Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture with Nancy GuthrieRecommended Resources: The Sing! Hymnal by Keith and Kristyn Getty To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice by Samuel G. Parkison Numbers 1–19 and Numbers 20–36 by L. Michael Morales The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash ESV Expository Commentary edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr. and Jay Sklar

  8. 31/10/2025

    S5 E16: Final Thoughts on the Nicene Creed

    Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church. In this episode, Cam and Murray sum up the season, give final thoughts on the Creed, and chat about the books Murray and John McClean are editing on the topic. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com. — Episode Hosts: Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducers: Sarah HaywardDavid HaywardEpisode Sponsor: Christ College, Sydney— S5 Episode 16 – Show Notes Recommended Resources –  The Lord Jesus Christ by Brandon D. CroweThe Giver of Life by J. V. FeskoOne, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by Guy Prentiss Waters Christ College, SydneyPreparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Getting down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

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    Allister Lum Mow, Cameron Clausing, Murray Smith
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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