Faith Disrupted

Our last in our doubt miniseries, we discuss what we loved about our interview with Nicole Conner. 

What a joy and inspiration it was to chat with Nicole Conner – a wise and knowledgable voice on the subject of doubt. We ask her about her own journey, and she shares with us some of her thoughts, discoveries and resources from her wrestle with conservative faith. Nicole blogs at www.nicoleconner.com.au.

We affectionately refer to this as our ‘how to’ or ‘tips and tricks’ episode! Our fourth in this series on doubt, we chat about the ways we’re navigating through this season; the people and practices we have found helpful in leading us through the uncertainty.

In the third episode in our mini-series on doubt, we look at where doubt birthed for us. What were the instigating factors, or the questions that started the niggly feelings of doubt in us? References We had a Konmari moment with both this article in the Babylon Bee, and Nicole Conner’s insightful article on her blog. Ursh referenced the always... Read More

Finding yourself wading through questions and doubts can be a tough and lonely time. But it’s not all bad. In this pod we talk about the positive side of the journey – the discoveries and revelations that make it all worth it. Resources from this episode Rob Bell drops some truth bombs in his Robcast on doubt. Shell fawns all... Read More

And, we’re back. And this is kinda new. After a year or so of covering lots of the things we wanted to talk about, we noticed that we were glossing over some of the important stuff. So we came up with a new plan to deep dive on some topics that got us excited. And some topics that got YOU... Read More

Please enjoy this quick little summary of all the good things we’ve been reading/watching/doing. And jump over to Facebook to let us know what we should read/watch/do next!!

Oh yeah, we went there. Join us as we have a relatively light-hearted and somewhat awkward discussion about money. Is it the root of all evil, or simply the means to an end? Let us know your profound thoughts over on Facebook.

A special extra episode for you this week – Michelle interviews John Beckett from Seed, an organisation that helps Christians align their lives with God’s purpose for them. A big thanks to JB for doing this interview twice! The first time round their voices were completely wiped out by the wind – oops! And check out www.seed.org.au for more information on their story and... Read More

We deep dive into our topic this week! Following on from the last ep, we discuss calling further and talk about some helpful resources we have come across. Much to read! Much to listen to! Go forth and educate thyself! Show notes Ursh and Michelle swear by Parker Palmer’s (NOT Peter Parker’s) book, Let Your Life Speak. What Color Is... Read More

Another poddie brought to you by our girl’s weekend in Sydney! We chat books, movies, Netflix and fun times. We disagree about Jimmy Barnes’ autobiography and talk, yet again, about Ursh’s reluctance to get on board with the latest technology. Show notes Tam recommends going away with friends and getting your treat on. She’s been watching Queer Eye on Netflix... Read More

In this pod, we talk about calling. Is it a privileged, Christianese concept that helps stock churches with employees, or a beautiful and necessary journey that we all take through life? We discuss what our calling might look like, the difference between your vocation and your calling, and how you might start finding your calling. It’s good stuff! Show notes... Read More

Time for a chat again! We ruminate on the things that got us going this week – everything from creepy business men, to cliff hangers, to really bad girl bands. Show notes Shell went to the cinema (without us!) and saw Phantom Thread which was apparently amazing. She also recommends Lovesick which is about STDs but we’re not judging. And... Read More

This is a topic that intrigues, confounds and downright confuses (some of) us. Technology. Good or evil? Does it bring us together or force us apart? We discuss in a podcast hilariously disrupted by many, MANY, technological problems. Sorry, good luck, and happy listening.

Just in case you thought we were bitter and twisted old anti-Christians, here’s another pod on religion where we discuss some of the amazing resources that have us excited about our growing and changing faiths. Show notes Ursh receives Richard Rohr’s homilies every morning and loves it The Liturgists provide regular meditations if you subscribe (and they’re amazing!) Tam has... Read More

A quick little light interlude for your ears this week. We chat movies, books and other things that are floating our boats this week. Enjoy! Show notes Michelle has been on a film binge and recommends both The Post (with merry Meryl) and I, Tonya She likes to get her film reviews from Kermode and Mayo Tam recommends The End... Read More

“Religion is a lack of spiritual curiosity” Richard Rohr in Falling Upward Back to some more spiritual matters this week. Religion vs spirituality. What does that even mean? We discuss how we’ve all gone through a journey of losing and regaining our religion over the past few years, and how religious and spiritual practices fit into our ‘new’ faiths. We... Read More

It’s another extra episode! We chat about the books we’ve loved, the tv shows we haven’t and some other things we’re doing. Join the Facebook group and let us know what you’re reading/watching/loving. Show notes Tam will never stop raving about the Inspector Gamache books because they are awesome. Ursula got all feminist at the library and read Clem Ford’s... Read More

“I found out what the secret to life is: friends. Best friends.” Fried Green Tomatoes. Friendship is a common theme in books, tv shows, movies and songs, but it doesn’t always come easy. We know how lucky we are to have found each other as teens. And how we are even luckier to still be friends twenty-odd years later. We... Read More

This week on our EXTRA pod, we chat about the things we have been keeping busy with when we’re not busy… sigh. Show Notes Tam’s been reading (because she was camping with no Netflix). Mummy Bloggers was ok, Reckoning by Magda was BRILLIANT, and The Museum of Modern Love is definitely worth a read for it’s unique premise. She’s also... Read More

This week we deep dive into our resolutions for the year and take a look at our daily quiet time with God. What does it look like now? What would we like it to look like? How do we manage to fit it into our already busy lives? Show notes In S01E14 of the Reconstruct podcast, they talk about spiritual... Read More

Here’s the first of our fortnightly bonus episodes! Keeping it chill and chatting about the things we’re loving right now. Plus a bonus tip – this week we have our lifehacks for surviving family holidays. Show notes Tam got the cookbook Neighbourhood for Christmas and will be eating delicious salads all year And she loves Spotify’s personalised Top Songs playlist Ursula... Read More

Happy 2018, disruptors! Thanks for starting a new year with us. In this episode, we talk about resolutions (of course), goal setting and BIG WORDS. Let us know about your intentions for 2018 over on Facebook! Show notes Unravel Your 2018 – a great resource for brainstorming your intentions for the year ahead Greg Burson’s blog – Hope Remains The... Read More

Ah, Christmas. A time for over-indulgence, ultra-consumerism, sitting on the laps of fat, jolly men, and… Jesus? Is the real meaning of Christmas lost in modern day ‘celebration’? Can we have both Santa AND Jesus? Come and join the conversation on Facebook. Show notes Ursh thinks you should give Gang of Youths a listen Tam read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely... Read More

The tide is turning, the women are rising. Recently, tribes of women have been speaking up about the abuse they suffered at the hands of men in positions of power in Hollywood. The ‘Me Too’ campaign that followed was powerful and elicited emotional responses by men and women around the world. We chat today about men, women and power. Please head over... Read More

As parents, we get to answer all the tough questions. And as parents, we get to ask the tough questions too. How do we answer questions in a way that fosters an enquiring, accepting and real faith in our kids? And has Santa really screwed parents when it comes to telling their kids the truth? Show notes coming soon…

After a few weeks of heavy podcasts and meaty interviews, we’re all ready for a bit of self-care. But how do you do it? Are you good at turning off, like Tam? Or crap at it, like Michelle? Or are you all Ursh and love to light a candle and think about the purpose of life on the toilet? We... Read More

It was such an honour to have the opportunity to interview the very honest, very articulate Joe Cettolin for this podcast. Joe grew up in a Christian family; a son of two pastors, in fact. He is a Christian, he loves Jesus, and he is gay. Ursh talks to him about his ongoing journey of coming out, his struggle to... Read More

In this episode you get MORE! More than just us rabbiting on about our own self-indulgent opinions! We have a guest. A guest who is super interesting, and super clever. Evert-Jan Ouweneel (or EJ) is a Dutch philosopher who has some revelationary things to say about living in a post Christian, dualistic society. Show notes Ursh recommends Working Class Boy... Read More

Join us in a completely self-indulgent conversation about the Enneagram – the personality type system favoured by Catholics, Muslims and Jesuits (what?!) We talk about how the Enneagram has made us both accepting of and terrified of our personalities, what happens when we are fragile, and the strategies we use to grow and change. Come and join in the conversation... Read More

The podcast that had to happen. Yes, we’re voting yes, but we’re trying not to be dicks about it. Show notes The Squiz – a news resource for busy women. Michelle recommends pilates and pelvic floor exercises and Tam recommends exercise in general (but she’s a physio, so of course she does). The Book of Mormon is polarising. Make up... Read More

Part two of our chat about feminism, and we’re so grateful to Dr Cheryl McCallum, an expert in the field of women in ministry, for being a guest this episode. Hear her thoughts on women in leadership and lots more, plus we finish our chat and have a rant about our school uniforms. Subscribe, rate and review and join the... Read More

This is one of our pet topics, and has been since we were 14. Yes, we get a bit ranty, but we think this topic deserves it! Does being a feminist align with God’s plan for women, and how does this play out in our everyday lives? Lots to talk about. So much, in fact, that we have split this... Read More

You asked for it! And if you didn’t, you’re getting it anyway! A fun, live, all in the same room episode of Faith Disrupted where we speed date each other. Find out a little bit more about us, our families, our faith and some of our favourite things. No show notes because this one’s all about US! Join the convo... Read More

It’s fair to say that we spent most of our teenage years searching for ‘The One’. Looking back, we wasted so much time and energy on something we no longer believe in. Does God have one special person for you? We don’t think so. Show notes Ursh recommends ‘Anything is Possible’ by Elizabeth Strout Watch ‘The Incredible Jessica James’ on... Read More

Does your personality type affect the way you experience church? Do church services, with all their communication and interaction, favour extroverts over introverts? Are you as obsessed with personality tests as we are? Join us for a fun and insightful convo about our Myers-Briggs personality type and how it influences our experience of church and life. Show notes We bow... Read More

Last week, a report by the ABC revealed that domestic violence is a real problem in Australian churches. We talk about how this makes us feel, and what we can do. The domestic violence hotline is 1800 737 732. Use it if you need it, please.   Show notes The Handmaid’s Tale. Again. Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK... Read More

In this episode, Michelle, Tam and Ursh talk about the ups and downs of working motherhood after an essay written by Michelle got picked up by Mamamia! How does it work for us? What are the struggles and the advantages of being a working mum?   Show notes Read ‘Yes Please’ by Amy Poehler Watch Parks and Recreation (you’ll thank... Read More

In their first episode, Tam, Ursh and Michelle discuss the latest census data (thrilling!), in particular, the declining rate of people associating themselves with a religion. Are Christians a dying breed? Is society about to implode? What does the church need to do next?   Show notes A great vid from World Vision with the world religion stats that Michelle... Read More