Ballina & Lennox Head Anglicans

Couch Church - Beloved Sons and Daughters

April 15, 2024 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MB

This week Rev. Many reflections on 1 John 3:2 and the importance of our identity as believers. As we grow in our identiy and love, we become more and more like Jesus. Our adoption into God's family matters, and as we live out our true identity as believers we are faithful witnesses to the Resurrected Jesus.

Couch Church - He is Risen!

April 02, 2024 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

This week, Rev. Mandy reflects on the resurrection of Jesus and explores our Christian hope.

Couch Church - Palm Sunday

March 23, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MB

This week in Couch Church, Rev Cathy reflects on unexpected saviours.

Couch Church - Jeremiah and the elephant

March 15, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MB

In the Prophet Jeremiah, God makes a new promise, a new covenant. This week Rev. Cathy asks 'Does this mean that God's old promises no longer apply?' A parable about an elephant helps us to explore this tricky question.

Called By God - Judy Edwards

March 14, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week in Called By God, the Rev'd Judy Edwards shares her story of being called by God to ordained ministry. Called By God is produced in the Diocese of Grafton as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Diocese.

Couch Church - God loves the whole world

March 14, 2024 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21 and discovers that the true one-of-a-kind Son of God, Jesus, loves the whole world! If this is not the Jesus you know, listen in to hear the Good News of the true one-of-a-kind Son of God!

Couch Church - The 10 Commandments revisited

March 02, 2024 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

For the third Sunday of Lent, Rev Cathy revisits the 10 Commandments and invites us check in on how well we are living God's 'Ten Best Ways'.

Couch Church - Take up your cross, deny yourself and follow Jesus

February 26, 2024 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Mark 8:31-38 and contemplates on what it means to follow Jesus and what taking up your cross and denying yourself looks like. As we journey with Jesus through Lent, it is an opportunity to see how Jesus might be inviting us reimagine life, get behind him and follow and live in a new way.

Couch Church - God's rainbow promise

February 17, 2024 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MB

This week in Couch Church, Cathy reflects on listening to the story of Noah and the flood with grown-up ears, and hearing God's promise of compassion.

Couch Church - The Transfiguration

February 12, 2024 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

This week Rev Mandy reflects on the Transfiguration from the point of view of the disciples. The disciples didn't get what went down on the mountain top that day. It took a lot of prayer, time, questioning and pondering for them to fully understand what they had seen - the true Jesus, the eternal Son and the Messianic Son.

Couch Church - Healing and Wholeness in Jesus

February 07, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

This week Rev Mandy reflects on Mark 1:29-39, the importance of prayer and the healing ministry of Jesus. Jesus took time to pray and made it a priority. Jesus also comes to bring healing and wholeness to our whole person. Where might Jesus be inviting you to say Yes to receive the fullness of the gospel?

Couch Church - True Wisdom and walking in fear of the Lord

January 30, 2024 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MB

This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Psalm 111 and 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and explores the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge doesn't automatically equal wisdom. Knowledge used unwisely can lead to harm. A heart transformed by love is the key to wisdom and walking in the fear of the Lord.

Couch Church - Jesus calls us by name

January 16, 2024 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MB

This week Rev Mandy reflects on John 1:43-51 and Jesus calling Nathanael. Jesus calls us by name too - to believe and follow him. As believers we are called to find others just like the disciples did and tell our stories of Jesus to those who don't know him.

Called By God - Lenore Moules

December 17, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

This week in Called By God, the Rev'd Lenore Moules shares her story of being called by God to ordained ministry. Called By God is produced in the Diocese of Grafton as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Diocese.

Called By God - Cathy Ridd

December 13, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

This week in Called By God, podcast producer Cathy Ridd shares part of her own journey as she responded to God's call. Called By God is produced in the Anglican Diocese of Grafton as part of the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Diocese.

Couch Church - Once upon a time?

December 11, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

In this Couch Church for the second Sunday of Advent, Rev Mandy reflects on John the Baptist's call to repentance.

Called By God - Brenda Yager

December 04, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

This week in Called By God, Rev. Cathy Ridd is in conversation with Rev. Brenda Yager. Brenda is a proud Wiradjuri woman who shares with us part of the story of God's call on her life. Called By God has been produced in the Anglican Diocese of Grafton as part of the celebration of 30 years of the ordination of women as priests in the Diocese.

Couch Church - God with us

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

In the first week of Advent, Rev Cathy reflects on how God is with us, but not always in the way we expect. Are we ready to be changed?

Called By God - Sister Linda Mary

November 28, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode the Rev'd Sister Linda Mary CSC shares part of her call by God, both to the Community of the Sisters of the Church and then as a priest. Sister Linda Mary and the Rev'd Jan McLeod were the first women to be ordained as priests in the Diocese of Grafton.

Couch Church - a different kind of King (and his family)

November 25, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

This week Rev. Cathy explores what Christ the King is like and what it means for us.

Called By God - Angela Dutton

November 22, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode the Rev'd Canon Angela Dutton shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry.

Couch Church - The parable of the talents

November 18, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Rev. Cathy explores the parable of the talents - what does it mean for us today?

Called By God - Naomi Cooke

November 16, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Very Reverend Naomi Cooke, recently installed as Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. This interview was conducted not long after the announcement of Naomi's appointment had been made.

Couch Church - The ten young women

November 13, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 MB

Rev. Mandy Larkin reflects on the parable of the ten bridesmaids (or young women) in the Gospel of Matthew.

Called By God - Ruth Pobjoy

November 10, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Reverend Ruth Pobjoy shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Ruth is one of the Diocese's newest priests, serving in the Orara Valley.

Called By God - Kay Hart

November 03, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Venerable Kay Hart shares some of the story how she responded to God's call to ordained ministry.

Couch Church - For the love of God

October 27, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MB

This week Rev. Cathy reflects on the two greatest commandments (love God, love your neighbour).

Called By God - Lenore Parker

October 23, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Reverend Lenore Parker shares some of the story of her faith journey, in particular the story of how she came to write 'A Thanksgiving for Australia', a prayer which is part of A Prayer Book for Australia. Aunty Lenore is a proud Yaegl woman from Ulgundahi Island near Maclean.

Called By God - Tiffany Sparks

October 19, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Venerable Tiffany Sparks shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Tiffany is the Diocesan Archdeacon and Ministry Development Officer in the Diocese.

Couch Church - Whose Image?

October 18, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

Rev. Cathy Ridd reflects on Jesus's encounter with some of the religious leaders, when they challenge him on the tricky topics of death and taxes.

Couch Church - Wedding Robes

October 13, 2023 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

Rev. Cathy reflects on the parable of the wedding banquet, and the choice we are offered to change into wedding robes.

Called By God - Gail Hagon

October 11, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Venerable Gail Hagon shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Now retired, Gail is Archdeacon Emeritus and still has a number of roles in the Diocese.

Couch Church - Psalm 19

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Rev. Cathy reflects on her favourite psalm - Psalm 19.

Called By God - Sally Miller

October 06, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Rev'd Canon Sally Miller shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Sally is currently the Rector of the Parish of Casino, as well as the Mission Support Officer to the Northern Region of the Diocese.

Called By God - Desiree Snyman

September 29, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Rev'd Dr Desiree Snyman shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Desiree is currently Rector of the Parish of Alstonville.

Called By God - Camellia Flanagan

September 20, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Rev'd Canon Camellia Flanagan shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry.

Called By God - Mandy Larkin

September 12, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Rev'd Mandy Larkin shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Mandy is currently the Assistant Curate in the Parish of Ballina.

Called By God - Zoe Everingham

September 08, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode the Rev'd Canon Zoe Everingham shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry.

Called By God - Bishop Sarah Macneil

September 03, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MB

'Called By God' is a series of interviews for the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, celebrating 30 years of the ordination of women in the Diocese. In this episode The Right Rev'd Dr Sarah Macneil shares some of the story of her call to ordained ministry. Sarah was Bishop of Grafton from 2014 to 2018.

Lent Contemplation - Stony Lives

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In our final contemplation for this season of Lent, we continue with our theme and prayer of "Take me as I am. Summon out what I shall be." This week we ask God to take us as people with stony parts of our lives. What will God summon us to be? How will God transform the stony parts of us? This contemplation includes the following recorded music: Hildegard of Bingen's "Kyrie Eleison / Pater Nostram", "Take me as I am" by Stiftsgården Rättvik, "Sancte Deus, Sancte Fortis" by The Tallis Schola...

When we can't find the right words

March 26, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

At this time of immense change and uncertainty, we may feel that the bottom has fallen out of our lives. Perhaps we can no longer find the right words - or any words - to pray. We find comfort and reassurance, the right words, in Psalm 130.

Lent Contemplation - Seeking Light

March 23, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Our fourth Lent contemplation on our prayer and theme: "Take me as I am, summon out what I shall be." This week we reflect on the ways that we are in darkness, and where we seek light. This contemplation includes the following recorded music: Hildegard of Bingen's "Kyrie Eleison / Pater Nostram", "Take me as I am" by Stiftsgården Rättvik, "Sancte Deus, Sancte Fortis" by The Tallis Scholars.

In the house of the Lord

March 22, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

In this uncertain and changing world, we reflect on Psalm 23. The Lord is our good shepherd in these strange times. This recording includes music: "Take, o take me as I am" from the album "I Guds kärleks ljus" ("In the Light of God's Love) and "The Lord's my shepherd" from the album "100 Best Hymns".

A spiritual health check

January 26, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MB

Are you spiritually healthy? Where are your love and compassion growing cold? We all need a regular spiritual health check! Jesus shows us how, in Matthew 25:31-46.

It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it

December 29, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

A reflection on the story of Martha and Mary.

How much is enough?

December 29, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MB

Exploring the parable of the rich fool.

Confronting and disturbing: that other part of the Christmas story

December 29, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

The Holy Family flees to Egypt as refugees, seeking haven in the country where they believe they will be safest. Would they receive the same protection if they sought refuge in Australia today? The ancient story is confronting and disturbing. So is the situation for refugees today. Artwork for this episode, "Refugees: La Sagrada Familia" is by Kelly Latimer and is reproduced with permission.

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