Alison and the whale

Alison Sampson

Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture

  1. 6d ago

    Genesis | The joint inheritance

    Could a common story interrupt thirty centuries of violence? Reflecting on Genesis 12:1-9 with Manningham Uniting Church, 7 June 2026 (Pentecost 2 Year A).

    13 min

  2. May 31

    Matthew | But they doubted

    It seems doubt is part and parcel with faith: and this should be deeply encouraging. Reflecting on Matthew 28:16-20 with Manningham Uniting Church, 31 May 2026 (Trinity Year A).

    12 min

  3. May 17

    Acts | Just look around!

    (From the archives) If you want to see Jesus, don’t stand there peering into heaven! Reflecting on Acts 1:6-14 with Manningham Uniting Church, 17 May 2026 (Ascension).

    11 min

  4. May 10

    John | Her mother's voice

    A promise to all who have been judged and found wanting. Reflecting on John 14:15-21 with Manningham Uniting Church, 10 May 2026 (Easter 6 Year A; Mother's Day).

    13 min

  5. May 3

    1,2 Peter | A holy nation?

    A people grounded in Christ will not be violent, but gentle, humble and hospitable. Reflecting on 1 Peter 2:1-10 with Manningham Uniting Church, 3 May 2026 (Easter 5 Year A).

    13 min

  6. Apr 26

    John | Knowing his voice

    The hallmarks of the voice which is good. Reflecting on John 10:1-10 with Manningham Uniting Church, 26 April 2026 (Easter 4 Year A).

    13 min

  7. Apr 19

    Luke | But we had hoped ...

    In the shadow of empire and its death-dealing gods, the Risen One comes quiet and unobtrusive. Reflecting on Luke 24:14-35 with Manningham Uniting Church, 19 April 2026 (Easter 2 Year A).

    12 min

  8. Mar 29

    Palm Sunday | The two parades

    (From the archives) The medium is the message, and our guy is the clown. Reflecting on Matthew 17:1-11 with Manningham Uniting Church, 29 March 2026 (Palm Sunday, Year A).

    14 min
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Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture

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  • Creator
    Alison Sampson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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