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Conversations about a vision of life that is truly good news for us, for our neighbours, and for the world. On the MannaCast we discuss the intersection of Christian faith, ecology, and economics.

  1. JAN 23

    Ep. 42 - Conquest Considered (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 7)

    Between 1788 and 1901, the great southern landmass went through a process of enormous change both in the human sphere and beyond. On this episode, Jonathan and Jacob pause the narrative to chew the fat, examining some major themes and turning points in the story so far. How can we characterise this process, and how do we begin to come to terms with it legacy? (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 1

    Ep. 41 - The Conquest of Australia (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 6)

    Was Australia settled or was it conquered? How do you conquer a continent in the space of 70 years? This episode charts the explosive growth of colonisation after 1835 to cover pretty much the entire continent by the time of Federation in 1901.  But that was not the end of frontier violence...   (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    57 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    Ep. 40 - The End of the World: Victoria (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 5)

    The influx of pastoralists and land speculators into Victoria's grasslands was one of the fastest and largest land grabs in colonial history, but it begun with the only known formal land agreement between the First Peoples of Australia and British settlers. What was this agreement between Kulin leaders and John Batman's Port Phillip Association, and how did it usher in the end of the world as they knew it? (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1h 19m

  4. 10/03/2025

    Ep. 39 - The End of the World: Van Diemen's Land (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 4)

    By 1815, the extent of British colonisation in Australia is still a tiny speck on a vast continent, but that’s all about to change. From about 1820, a radical shift occurs in the British colonial project which leads to a world-shattering experience for Australia’s First Peoples. In this episode we focus on the key part that Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) plays in this story. (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1h 15m

  5. 09/16/2025

    Ep. 38 - Alien Invasion II (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 3)

    Was there war between First Peoples and the newcomers from Britain? If so, when did it begin, and how? This episode takes us beyond the limits of Sydney town to discover what was going on in the bush and the reasons for conflict. Who drove these developments, and where did they lead? Note: some parts of this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners. (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1 hr

  6. 09/10/2025

    Ep. 37 - Alien Invasion I (Legacies of Colonisation pt. 2)

    The arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of a penal colony at Port Jackson meant a collision of worlds on an almost science fiction scale. Did these aliens from Britain think of themselves as "invaders"? How was their arrival received? How do the early years of this story set the trend and the tone for much to come? Jonathan and Jacob zoom in on Sydney town to find a surprisingly human story full of complexity and tension. (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1h 1m

  7. 09/05/2025

    Ep. 36 - Colonisation and Culture Wars (Legacies of Colonisation pt.1)

    There is probably no bigger fact for the Australian economic context than the fact that we are a settler colony, so it’s no surprise that colonisation is one of the most contested subjects in Australian politics today. But how many of us actually know the history of what happened? With both sides of the culture war seeming to prefer their own idealised stories, how should Christians begin to get a handle on things here? This episode marks the beginning of our deepest dive series yet for the MannaCast, so strap in – this one may ruffle some feathers! (Episode notes available here.) Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    1h 13m

  8. 06/26/2025

    Ep. 35 - Interview: Romans, Suffering & the Poor

    Jonathan interviews Dr Siu Fung Wu about his book, Suffering in Romans. Siu Fung describes how his own childhood experience of poverty in Hong Kong led him to explore themes of suffering in Paul's letter to the Romans, and how understanding the economic hardship of many of the Roman Christians to whom Paul was writing helps us better understand these deep themes in his writing. Theme music: © Don Stewart, Recorded/Mixed by Unmuzzled Music Productions.

    58 min
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Conversations about a vision of life that is truly good news for us, for our neighbours, and for the world. On the MannaCast we discuss the intersection of Christian faith, ecology, and economics.

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  • Creator
    Manna Gum
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
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