Spirit Lounge https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/ Spirituality and sexuality for our community Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:18:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Spirituality and sexuality for our community JOY 94.9 false JOY 94.9 webmaster@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast Spirituality and sexuality for our community Spirit Lounge http://joy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/173/powerpress/joy-podcast-spiritlounge.jpg https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia Weekly 8d83f694-4007-5683-8c2d-739b35b5a22c Best of the Spirit Lounge https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/08/best-spirit-lounge/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:18:47 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1162 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/08/best-spirit-lounge/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/08/best-spirit-lounge/feed/ 0 <p>The Spirit Lounge is taking a break until November. For our final show before the break, Rachel, Claudine and Mark played clips from some our favourites of the last year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/08/best-spirit-lounge/">Best of the Spirit Lounge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> The Spirit Lounge is taking a break until November. For our final show before the break, Rachel, Claudine and Mark played clips from some our favourites of the last year:

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Originally broadcast on Thursday 28 July 2016.

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]]> The Spirit Lounge is taking a break until November. For our final show before the break, Rachel, Claudine and Mark played clips from some our favourites of the last year. The Spirit Lounge is taking a break until November. For our final show before the break, Rachel, Claudine and Mark played clips from some our favourites of the last year. Claudine full false 39:05 Anglicans and LGBTI inclusion https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/anglicans-lgbti-inclusion/ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:23:24 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1158 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/anglicans-lgbti-inclusion/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/anglicans-lgbti-inclusion/feed/ 0 <p>Craig D’Alton, vicar of St Mary’s Anglican Church in North Melbourne, talks to Claudine and Rachel about Christian voices in the plebiscite debate, Anglican attitudes to marriage equality and LGBTI... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/anglicans-lgbti-inclusion/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/anglicans-lgbti-inclusion/">Anglicans and LGBTI inclusion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Source: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

Source: St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Craig D’Alton, vicar of St Mary’s Anglican Church in North Melbourne, talks to Claudine and Rachel about Christian voices in the plebiscite debate, Anglican attitudes to marriage equality and LGBTI inclusion, and last month’s interfaith memorial for the victims of Orlando at St Paul’s Cathedral. (Listen to our previous episode on Orlando from 16 June.)

Originally broadcast on Thursday 21 July 2016.

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]]> Craig D’Alton, vicar of St Mary’s Anglican Church in North Melbourne, talks to Claudine and Rachel about Christian voices in the plebiscite debate, Anglican attitudes to marriage equality and LGBTI... LEARN MORE Craig D’Alton, vicar of St Mary’s Anglican Church in North Melbourne, talks to Claudine and Rachel about Christian voices in the plebiscite debate, Anglican attitudes to marriage equality and LGBTI... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 37:30 LGBTIQ education in Bangladesh https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/lgbtiq-education-bangladesh/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:52:21 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1155 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/lgbtiq-education-bangladesh/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/lgbtiq-education-bangladesh/feed/ 0 <p>Claudine spoke about her visit to Bangladesh last November as part of a World Student Christian Federation program to educate young Christian women on LGBTIQ issues.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/lgbtiq-education-bangladesh/">LGBTIQ education in Bangladesh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was Asalha Puja (Theravada Buddhism).

News item 1: The Anglican Church of Canada narrowly approves same-sex marriage after voting errors are identified.

News item 2: Conservative and Reform Jews sue the Israeli government to allow mixed-gender prayer at the Western Wall.

Claudine spoke about her visit to Bangladesh last November as part of a World Student Christian Federation program to educate young Christian women on LGBTIQ issues. The Bandhu Social Welfare Society is one example of an organisation promoting HIV awareness and LGBTIQ rights in Bangladesh.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 14 July 2016.

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]]> Claudine spoke about her visit to Bangladesh last November as part of a World Student Christian Federation program to educate young Christian women on LGBTIQ issues. Claudine spoke about her visit to Bangladesh last November as part of a World Student Christian Federation program to educate young Christian women on LGBTIQ issues. Claudine full false 37:13 NAIDOC Week https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/naidoc-week/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:38:32 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1150 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/naidoc-week/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/naidoc-week/feed/ 0 <p>For NAIDOC Week, Mark and Claudine talked about the impact of Christianity on Indigenous spirituality.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/naidoc-week/">NAIDOC Week</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.

Prime Minister Gough Whitlam pours soil into hand of traditional landowner Vincent Lingiari

Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari, photo by Mervyn Bishop (National Gallery of Australia)

For NAIDOC Week, Mark and Claudine talked about the impact of Christianity on Indigenous spirituality.

The AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia displays Indigenous language, tribal and national groups in Australia.

The Uniting Church in Australia’s 2016 Easter message was delivered by Stuart McMillan and Denise Champion.

You can learn more about NAIDOC Week on the NAIDOC website.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 7 July 2016.

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]]> For NAIDOC Week, Mark and Claudine talked about the impact of Christianity on Indigenous spirituality. For NAIDOC Week, Mark and Claudine talked about the impact of Christianity on Indigenous spirituality. Claudine full false 37:08 Rain https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/rain/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:47:51 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1146 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/rain/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/rain/feed/ 0 <p>On yet another cold, wet Melbourne night, Rachel and Mark talked about rain and rainbows in various spiritual traditions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/07/rain/">Rain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> On yet another cold, wet Melbourne night, Rachel and Mark talked about rain and rainbows in various spiritual traditions.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 30 June 2016.

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]]> On yet another cold, wet Melbourne night, Rachel and Mark talked about rain and rainbows in various spiritual traditions. On yet another cold, wet Melbourne night, Rachel and Mark talked about rain and rainbows in various spiritual traditions. Claudine full false 31:53 Remembering Orlando – secular and religious memorials https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/remembering-orlando-secular-religious-memorials/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 06:53:22 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1142 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/remembering-orlando-secular-religious-memorials/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/remembering-orlando-secular-religious-memorials/feed/ 0 <p>Like many at JOY and in the LGBTIQ community, we in the Spirit Lounge have been shocked by the murder of 49 LGBTIQ people in Orlando, Florida. On Thursday 16... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/remembering-orlando-secular-religious-memorials/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/remembering-orlando-secular-religious-memorials/">Remembering Orlando – secular and religious memorials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Source: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

Source: St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Like many at JOY and in the LGBTIQ community, we in the Spirit Lounge have been shocked by the murder of 49 LGBTIQ people in Orlando, Florida.

On Thursday 16 June – just before we went to air – Rachel and Claudine attended a vigil in solidarity for Orlando in Federation Square, organised by the Victorian Government. JOY recorded the vigil and individual speeches are available in our community highlights podcast. The Victorian Government is also taking condolences online.

St Paul’s Cathedral hosted a multi-faith memorial service immediately after the vigil. Religious and civic leaders participated, including former Spirit Lounge guests Nur Warsame, Avril Hannah-Jones and Simon Holt. The order of service is available from the Cathedral’s website.

Faith and community leaders at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

Faith and community leaders at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Rachel, Mark and Claudine reflected on the vigil and memorial service and their significance for LGBTIQ and faith communities. We also read from a Multifaith statement against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, published by Victorian religious leaders.

You can find previous interviews with Imam Nur Warsame on the Spirit Lounge and on ABC.

If you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or QLife (3pm-12am) on 1800 184 527.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 16 June 2016.

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]]> Like many at JOY and in the LGBTIQ community, we in the Spirit Lounge have been shocked by the murder of 49 LGBTIQ people in Orlando, Florida. On Thursday 16... LEARN MORE Like many at JOY and in the LGBTIQ community, we in the Spirit Lounge have been shocked by the murder of 49 LGBTIQ people in Orlando, Florida. On Thursday 16... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 39:30 Shavuot, celebrities, and coming out https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/shavuot-celebrities-coming/ Sun, 12 Jun 2016 21:50:19 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1136 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/shavuot-celebrities-coming/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/shavuot-celebrities-coming/feed/ 0 <p>Holy day of the week was Shavuot. Mark and Rachel talked about two Christian musicians who have recently come out as gay, Trey Pearson and Tyler Glenn. They also continued... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/shavuot-celebrities-coming/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/shavuot-celebrities-coming/">Shavuot, celebrities, and coming out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was Shavuot.

Mark and Rachel talked about two Christian musicians who have recently come out as gay, Trey Pearson and Tyler Glenn.

They also continued last week’s discussion of celebrities, religion and film.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 9 June 2016.

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]]> Holy day of the week was Shavuot. Mark and Rachel talked about two Christian musicians who have recently come out as gay, Trey Pearson and Tyler Glenn. They also continued... LEARN MORE Holy day of the week was Shavuot. Mark and Rachel talked about two Christian musicians who have recently come out as gay, Trey Pearson and Tyler Glenn. They also continued... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 25:41 Ramadan https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/ramadan/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:35:44 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1128 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/ramadan/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/ramadan/feed/ 0 <p>Rachel talks to Senar about growing up as a Muslim, coming out as gay, and celebrating Ramadan, which begins this week.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/06/ramadan/">Ramadan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Rachel talks to Senar about growing up as a Muslim, coming out as gay, and celebrating Ramadan, which begins this week.

Rachel and Paige then talk about some celebrities’ religions.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 2 June 2016.

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]]> Rachel talks to Senar about growing up as a Muslim, coming out as gay, and celebrating Ramadan, which begins this week. Rachel talks to Senar about growing up as a Muslim, coming out as gay, and celebrating Ramadan, which begins this week. Claudine full false 35:07 Sorry Day and apologies https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/sorry-day-apologies/ Sat, 28 May 2016 22:56:42 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1117 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/sorry-day-apologies/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/sorry-day-apologies/feed/ 0 <p>In this show we talk about recent government apologies and religious perspectives on apologising.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/sorry-day-apologies/">Sorry Day and apologies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> In this show we talk about recent government apologies and religious perspectives on apologising.

Aboriginal Flag flying above Victorian Parliament

Source: premier.vic.gov.au

26 May was National Sorry Day. An Aboriginal flag flew above Victoria’s Parliament House to mark the Government’s apology to Indigenous children who were taken from their families – the Stolen Generations. The Federal government under Kevin Rudd apologised to the Stolen Generations on 13 February, 2008.

The transcript of the National Apology to Stolen Generations is available online, along with a timeline of the Stolen Generations and Sorry Day.

One of our listeners sent us the news story that Carnarvon Shire Council (in Western Australia) voted against flying the Aboriginal flag in NAIDOC Week.

On Tuesday, the rainbow flag flew above the Victorian Parliament as the Premier Daniel Andrews apologised on behalf of past Victorian governments for the criminalisation of gay, lesbian and bisexual people.

For more reports on this apology, listen to the Informer reports from the Monday and Tuesday of this week.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 26 May.

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]]> In this show we talk about recent government apologies and religious perspectives on apologising. In this show we talk about recent government apologies and religious perspectives on apologising. Claudine full false 37:18 Daring Conference preview https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/daring-conference-preview/ Fri, 20 May 2016 04:54:32 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1111 https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/daring-conference-preview/#respond https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/daring-conference-preview/feed/ 0 <p>We talked to Robert Stringer and surprise guest Rowena Allen about the upcoming Daring conference held Uniting Network Australia, the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, their families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/daring-conference-preview/">Daring Conference preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy days of the week are the Declaration of the (Bahá’i) and Trinity Sunday (Christian).

Source: Uniting Network Australia

Source: Uniting Network Australia

We talked to Robert Stringer and surprise guest Rowena Allen about the upcoming Daring Conference held by Uniting Network Australia, the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, their families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia.

The theme of this year’s Daring Conference is “Daring to reach out: Honouring our diversity, Connecting interfaith, CALD and LGBTI communities”. See the program and book for the conference and accommodation online.

The conference will be held in Melbourne from 10-12 June. Bookings close Friday 3 June.

Originally broadcast on Thursday 19 May 2016.

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]]> We talked to Robert Stringer and surprise guest Rowena Allen about the upcoming Daring conference held Uniting Network Australia, the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, their families, We talked to Robert Stringer and surprise guest Rowena Allen about the upcoming Daring conference held Uniting Network Australia, the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, their families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia. Claudine full false 39:44 Politics and religion https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/politics-and-religion/ Fri, 13 May 2016 05:22:25 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1106 <p>As Australians prepare for a federal election, we ask: what place does religion have in politics, or politics in religion? And we look at some historical examples of how religion and politics, or church and state, have gotten tangled up with each other.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/politics-and-religion/">Politics and religion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> As Australians prepare for a federal election, we ask: what place does religion have in politics, or politics in religion? And we look at some historical examples of how religion and politics, or church and state, have gotten tangled up with each other. As Australians prepare for a federal election, we ask: what place does religion have in politics, or politics in religion? And we look at some historical examples of how religion and politics, or church and state, have gotten tangled up with each other. Claudine full false 34:13 Lutheranism https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/lutheranism/ Fri, 06 May 2016 20:55:43 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1098 <p>We talked to Philip Thiel about Lutheranism in Australia, and current discussions on the role of women and LGBTI people.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/lutheranism/">Lutheranism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> We talked to Philip Thiel about Lutheranism in Australia, and current discussions on the role of women and LGBTI people. We talked to Philip Thiel about Lutheranism in Australia, and current discussions on the role of women and LGBTI people. Claudine full false 42:02 Progressive Christianity https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/progressive-christianity/ Sun, 01 May 2016 04:46:24 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1092 <p>We talked to Tiffany Sparks about representing A Progressive Christian Voice on Q&A and about some of the issues that matter to progressive Christians.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/05/progressive-christianity/">Progressive Christianity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> We talked to Tiffany Sparks about representing A Progressive Christian Voice on Q&A and about some of the issues that matter to progressive Christians. We talked to Tiffany Sparks about representing A Progressive Christian Voice on Q&A and about some of the issues that matter to progressive Christians. Claudine full false 47:20 Pesach https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/pesach/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:00:04 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1082 <p>Chag sameach! Mark talked us through the story of Pesach (Passover) and the fifteen steps that make up the Pesach Seder. For next week’s show, you may want to watch... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/pesach/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/pesach/">Pesach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Chag sameach! Mark talked us through the story of Pesach (Passover) and the fifteen steps that make up the Pesach Seder. For next week’s show, you may want to watch... LEARN MORE Chag sameach! Mark talked us through the story of Pesach (Passover) and the fifteen steps that make up the Pesach Seder. For next week’s show, you may want to watch... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 39:31 Clothes and religion https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/clothes-and-religion/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 04:51:20 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1083 <p>Holy day of the week was the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. This led us into a discussion of different types of clothes that are significant in religion, including: The Five... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/clothes-and-religion/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/clothes-and-religion/">Clothes and religion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. This led us into a discussion of different types of clothes that are significant in religion, including: The Five... LEARN MORE Holy day of the week was the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. This led us into a discussion of different types of clothes that are significant in religion, including: The Five... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 38:58 Religious FAQs, continued https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/religious-faqs-continued/ Sat, 09 Apr 2016 05:42:14 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1073 <p>Mark, Claudine and Rachel spent most of the show talking about one frequently asked question: the relationships between Hanukkah and Christmas, and Passover and Easter. Originally broadcast on Thursday 7 April.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/religious-faqs-continued/">Religious FAQs, continued</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Mark, Claudine and Rachel spent most of the show talking about one frequently asked question: the relationships between Hanukkah and Christmas, and Passover and Easter. Originally broadcast on Thursday 7 April. Mark, Claudine and Rachel spent most of the show talking about one frequently asked question: the relationships between Hanukkah and Christmas, and Passover and Easter. Originally broadcast on Thursday 7 April. Claudine full false 37:34 Religious FAQs https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/religious-faqs/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:55:28 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1067 <p>Stephen Fry has been nominated for a religious broadcasting award for an interview in which he suggested that God is evil. https://youtu.be/B5RtDpva7nE Rachel and Claudine asked and answered a few... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/religious-faqs/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/04/religious-faqs/">Religious FAQs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Stephen Fry has been nominated for a religious broadcasting award for an interview in which he suggested that God is evil. https://youtu.be/B5RtDpva7nE Rachel and Claudine asked and answered a few... LEARN MORE Stephen Fry has been nominated for a religious broadcasting award for an interview in which he suggested that God is evil. https://youtu.be/B5RtDpva7nE Rachel and Claudine asked and answered a few... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 35:54 Easter and Purim https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/easter-and-purim/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:55:57 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1062 <p>Claudine was in church for Maundy Thursday so she was replaced by a bear in the studio. Rachel read the text from the Lego Easter Story by BW Animations. There... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/easter-and-purim/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/easter-and-purim/">Easter and Purim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Claudine was in church for Maundy Thursday so she was replaced by a bear in the studio. Rachel read the text from the Lego Easter Story by BW Animations. There... LEARN MORE Claudine was in church for Maundy Thursday so she was replaced by a bear in the studio. Rachel read the text from the Lego Easter Story by BW Animations. There... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 34:21 St Patrick and Palm Sunday https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/st-patrick-palm-sunday/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 05:33:29 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1057 <p>Lá fhéile Pádraig sona duit! It’s still St Patrick’s Day (17 March) somewhere in the world and we learned a bit about why St Patrick is the patron saint of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/st-patrick-palm-sunday/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/st-patrick-palm-sunday/">St Patrick and Palm Sunday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Lá fhéile Pádraig sona duit! It’s still St Patrick’s Day (17 March) somewhere in the world and we learned a bit about why St Patrick is the patron saint of... LEARN MORE Lá fhéile Pádraig sona duit! It’s still St Patrick’s Day (17 March) somewhere in the world and we learned a bit about why St Patrick is the patron saint of... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 37:54 International Women’s Day special: The Bible and women https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/international-womens-day-special-bible-women/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:09:12 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1054 <p>To celebrate International Women’s Day, we talked about the Bible, women, language and gender with Emily Payne, an Anglican priest. Originally broadcast on Thursday 10 March 2016.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/international-womens-day-special-bible-women/">International Women’s Day special: The Bible and women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> To celebrate International Women’s Day, we talked about the Bible, women, language and gender with Emily Payne, an Anglican priest. Originally broadcast on Thursday 10 March 2016. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we talked about the Bible, women, language and gender with Emily Payne, an Anglican priest. Originally broadcast on Thursday 10 March 2016. Claudine full false 35:03 Follow up on a couple of hot topics https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/follow-couple-hot-topics/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:02:17 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1035 <p>Holy Days were the Bahá’í fasting days and the Hindu feast of Maha Shivaratri. Two weeks ago we discussed a few local controversies and we revisited them this week. Mentioned... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/follow-couple-hot-topics/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/follow-couple-hot-topics/">Follow up on a couple of hot topics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy Days were the Bahá’í fasting days and the Hindu feast of Maha Shivaratri. Two weeks ago we discussed a few local controversies and we revisited them this week. Mentioned... LEARN MORE Holy Days were the Bahá’í fasting days and the Hindu feast of Maha Shivaratri. Two weeks ago we discussed a few local controversies and we revisited them this week. Mentioned... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 39:27 Music https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/music/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 03:46:31 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1033 <p>Holy Day of the Week was St David’s Day. Nigel introduced The Junction, a new group where LGBTIQQ young adults and their friends can meet to explore Self, Sexuality and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/music/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/03/music/">Music</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy Day of the Week was St David’s Day. Nigel introduced The Junction, a new group where LGBTIQQ young adults and their friends can meet to explore Self, Sexuality and... LEARN MORE Holy Day of the Week was St David’s Day. Nigel introduced The Junction, a new group where LGBTIQQ young adults and their friends can meet to explore Self, Sexuality and... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 34:41 Hot Topics! https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/hot-topics/ Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:24:54 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1024 <p>Holy day of the week was Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’i). Claudine, Mark and Rachel discussed some of the week’s hot topics, including: Sky News interview with Lyle Shelton and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and MattGlover’s open letter to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/hot-topics/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/hot-topics/">Hot Topics!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’i). Claudine, Mark and Rachel discussed some of the week’s hot topics, including: Sky News interview with Lyle Shelton and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and MattGlover’s open letter to... LEARN MORE Holy day of the week was Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’i). Claudine, Mark and Rachel discussed some of the week’s hot topics, including: Sky News interview with Lyle Shelton and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and MattGlover’s open letter to... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 39:01 Lent https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/lent/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:34:03 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1018 <p>Happy Year of the Monkey! We talked to Michelle Trebilcock about Lent and various Lenten practices including fasting and meditation, and some of the different meanings of purple across different... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/lent/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/lent/">Lent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Happy Year of the Monkey! We talked to Michelle Trebilcock about Lent and various Lenten practices including fasting and meditation, and some of the different meanings of purple across different... LEARN MORE Happy Year of the Monkey! We talked to Michelle Trebilcock about Lent and various Lenten practices including fasting and meditation, and some of the different meanings of purple across different... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 38:32 Carly Greening https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/carly-greening/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:00:01 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1008 <p>We started off talking about the initiative of some Australian churches to offer sanctuary to asylum seekers. Holy days of the week were Transfiguration Sunday, Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras and Ash... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/carly-greening/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/carly-greening/">Carly Greening</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> We started off talking about the initiative of some Australian churches to offer sanctuary to asylum seekers. Holy days of the week were Transfiguration Sunday, Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras and Ash... LEARN MORE We started off talking about the initiative of some Australian churches to offer sanctuary to asylum seekers. Holy days of the week were Transfiguration Sunday, Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras and Ash... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 35:52 Holocaust Remembrance Day; Religion and Film https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/holocaust-remembrance-day-religion-film/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 01:33:56 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=1006 <p>Mark talked about International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). We then talked about some of our favourite films with religious topics or themes. Here’s some of the ones we came... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/holocaust-remembrance-day-religion-film/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/02/holocaust-remembrance-day-religion-film/">Holocaust Remembrance Day; Religion and Film</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Mark talked about International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). We then talked about some of our favourite films with religious topics or themes. Here’s some of the ones we came... LEARN MORE Mark talked about International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). We then talked about some of our favourite films with religious topics or themes. Here’s some of the ones we came... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 35:28 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Hinduism https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/week-prayer-christian-unity-hinduism/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 21:04:10 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=997 <p>Holy observance was the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We talked to Srini Madhavan about his experiences growing up in a Hindu family. Originally broadcast on Thursday 21 January... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/week-prayer-christian-unity-hinduism/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/week-prayer-christian-unity-hinduism/">Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Hinduism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy observance was the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We talked to Srini Madhavan about his experiences growing up in a Hindu family. Originally broadcast on Thursday 21 January... LEARN MORE Holy observance was the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We talked to Srini Madhavan about his experiences growing up in a Hindu family. Originally broadcast on Thursday 21 January... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 39:35 Stuart Soley: Midsumma Mass at St Mark’s Fitzroy https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/stuart-soley-midsumma-mass-st-marks-fitzroy/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:34:45 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=991 <p>Holy days were Maghi and World Religion Day. Claudine, Rachel and Mark talked to Fr Stuart Soley from St Mark’s Anglican Church in Fitzroy about Midsumma Mass and the parish’s... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/stuart-soley-midsumma-mass-st-marks-fitzroy/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/stuart-soley-midsumma-mass-st-marks-fitzroy/">Stuart Soley: Midsumma Mass at St Mark’s Fitzroy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy days were Maghi and World Religion Day. Claudine, Rachel and Mark talked to Fr Stuart Soley from St Mark’s Anglican Church in Fitzroy about Midsumma Mass and the parish’s... LEARN MORE Holy days were Maghi and World Religion Day. Claudine, Rachel and Mark talked to Fr Stuart Soley from St Mark’s Anglican Church in Fitzroy about Midsumma Mass and the parish’s... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 36:26 Kim Ettlinger: Pride Shabbat and Reform Judaism https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/kim-ettlinger-pride-shabbat-reform-judaism/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:04:58 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=985 <p>Holy day of the week was Epiphany. Mark and Rachel talked to Rabbi Kim Ettlinger from Temple Beth Israel, about Pride Shabbat and the Union for Reform Judaism’s Resolution on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/kim-ettlinger-pride-shabbat-reform-judaism/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/kim-ettlinger-pride-shabbat-reform-judaism/">Kim Ettlinger: Pride Shabbat and Reform Judaism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Holy day of the week was Epiphany. Mark and Rachel talked to Rabbi Kim Ettlinger from Temple Beth Israel, about Pride Shabbat and the Union for Reform Judaism’s Resolution on... LEARN MORE Holy day of the week was Epiphany. Mark and Rachel talked to Rabbi Kim Ettlinger from Temple Beth Israel, about Pride Shabbat and the Union for Reform Judaism’s Resolution on... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 36:02 Marhaba https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/marhaba/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 23:00:33 +0000 http://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/?p=975 <p>Rachel and Claudine talked to Nur from Marhaba, a support group for LGBTI people from Muslim backgrounds, which recently celebrated their second anniversary. For more information, visit Federation Story and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/marhaba/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge/2016/01/marhaba/">Marhaba</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/spiritlounge">Spirit Lounge</a>.</p> Rachel and Claudine talked to Nur from Marhaba, a support group for LGBTI people from Muslim backgrounds, which recently celebrated their second anniversary. For more information, visit Federation Story and... LEARN MORE Rachel and Claudine talked to Nur from Marhaba, a support group for LGBTI people from Muslim backgrounds, which recently celebrated their second anniversary. For more information, visit Federation Story and... LEARN MORE Claudine full false 30:58