Alison and the whale

Alison Sampson
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Alison and the whale

The more things change, the more we need ancient texts which comfort, challenge and critique a world falling apart. Discover how old stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture, and how there's room in this faith for everyone. Read more at sanctuarybaptist.wordpress.com.

  1. NOV 24

    John | Revelation at Armageddon

    Military violence never ends, but Jesus’ way leads to a true and lasting peace. Shared with Coburg Uniting Church on 24 November 2024, reflecting on John 18:33-37 (Christ the King).

    14 min

  2. NOV 10

    Mark | The widow's gift

    In a nation struggling with the legacies of Christendom, the widow’s gift offers a way forward. Shared with Rosanna Baptist on 10 November 2024, reflecting on Mark 12:38-13:2.

    23 min

  3. OCT 13

    Job | On suffering and shimmering joy

    Suffering is indiscriminate, but so is joy. A personal story, a bit of commentary, and some invitations. Shared with Coburg Uniting on 13 October 2024.

    15 min

  4. OCT 6

    Genesis | The teacher trees

    An invitation to connect with the earth. Shared with Rosanna Baptist on 6 October 2024, reflecting on Genesis 18:1-15.

    21 min

  5. SEP 22

    Corinthians | Without friction no shine

    Church isn’t about living a sheltered or peaceful life, nor is it about ignoring or erasing the differences in the room. A reflection shared with Brunswick Baptist Church on 22 September 2024.

    17 min

  6. SEP 15

    Psalms | Written in the stars

    An Anangu-Pitjantjatjara-Yankunytjatjara story collides with a Hebrew Psalm flowing through a Cornishwoman who was born in the colony and learned about the APY story at art galleries built on Wurundjeri land. Paintings, stories, animations and interviews from a major exhibition here. Senior Law Women and AṈANGU Dancers from the APY Lands slowly unfold the story here with gentle good humour Wirangu women Susie Betts and cultural knowledge keeper Veda Betts tell a third version here, linking it to stories told around the world Explore, learn, be fed, enjoy ... and share the story!

    6 min

  7. SEP 8

    Mark, Isaiah | Finding her voice

    A friend encouraged me to re-preach an oldie on the Syro-Phoenician woman. But you can never quite do the same thing twice. So here’s the oldie, updated to reflect recent news events and some fresh weirdness in my life. Given to Coburg Uniting Church Sunday 8 September 2024.

    24 min

  8. JUL 28

    Revelation | So much better than you think!

    Revelation can be read to judge and exclude ... but what if it's not like that? A reflection by Alison Sampson on Revelation 6:1-8:1 given to the Vietnamese Evangelical Church of Australia (English speaking congregation) on 28 July 2024 © Alison Sampson 2024.

    32 min
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The more things change, the more we need ancient texts which comfort, challenge and critique a world falling apart. Discover how old stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture, and how there's room in this faith for everyone. Read more at sanctuarybaptist.wordpress.com.

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  • Creator
    Alison Sampson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020-2024. All rights reserved.
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