The 21 Elephants Podcast

A podcast exploration of the themes of Scottie's book, 21 Elephants, about faith, justice, mission and spiritual formation

Before I Go - Joy Cowley

Welcome to 'Before I Go', our season on death and dying. In this second episode of season five, we talk with beloved author and spiritual director Joy Cowley.

12-18
50:09

Before I Go : Meredith Thorpe

Welcome to 'Before I Go', our season on death and dying. In this second episode of season five, we talk to Meredith Thorpe about her journey with cancer.

06-21
01:11:28

Before I Go : Saying Goodbye to Spanky's Dad

Welcome to 'Before I Go', our season on death and dying. In this opening episode of Season 5 we go on road trip to the place where Spanky's dad rests, and we start to wrestle with some of the questions and ideas that mortality brings up for us.

06-04
53:44

Saved : Feminism, Hope & Becoming A Princess

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode we speak to Esme about growing up poor, radical feminism, and coming to know Jesus' heart for women.

09-29
53:17

Saved : Flirting, Converting & Taoist Missionaries

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode we speak to Shang about being the child of Taoist missionaries, dealing with loss, and coming to know Jesus.

02-17
01:09:23

Saved : Scrumpy, Software & Queerness

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode we speak to Esme about leaving home, students hostels, and the many flavours of Scrumpy.

12-17
01:03:00

Saved : California Buddhism, Meditation & The Risen Christ

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode we speak to Ed about his journey through Buddhist meditation to meeting Jesus.

11-03
55:34

Saved : Wicca, Runes and Sex With Jesus

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus.

09-12
55:20

Saved : Flame-Throwers, Strong Men & Jesus

In Season Four, Scottie Reeve, Spanky Moore and Rose Morris meet with people with unconventional conversion stories to talk about how they got 'Saved' and what the cultural and social barriers were to them saying "yes" to Jesus.

08-03
51:44

Artists & Activists : An Island Called Nauru with James Harris

On this final episode of Season 3 we sit down with James Harris from World Vision and hear his story of working alongside illegally detained asylum seekers on Nauru.

08-12
01:00:10

Artists & Activists : A Poetic Awakening with Joel McKerrow

Aussie Poet Joel McKerrow shares poems and stories with us about his awakening to the Jesus of justice and love.Check out Joel’s amazing podcast, The Deep Place, now at iTunes podcasts and Spotify.

06-12
49:11

Artists & Activists : A Dying Climate with Rose Morris and Kate Day

Scottie & Spanky sit down with climate activists Rose Morris and Kate Day to talk about the basics of Climate Change and how we take responsibility as global citizens and Christians. Make a submission to the Zero Carbon Act today here: https://www.facebook.com/events/293199874955160/

05-25
01:04:10

Artists & Activists : A Wondrous Adventure with Bishop Justin Duckworth

This episode Scottie and Spanky talk to Justin Duckworth, the barefoot Bishop who is turning the Anglican Church upside down in Aotearoa.

04-14
58:24

Artists & Activists : An Inner Compass with KIMBRA

In this episode Scottie interviews Grammy-award-winner KIMBRA who talks for the first time about her spiritual practices and the interior compass that drives her art.

03-09
58:22

Artists & Activists : A Domesticated Conscience with Adi Leason

In the second episode of Season 3 we continue to talk to Catholic activist Adi Leason about the importance of conscience and developing a moral compass. Check out the amazing documentary 'The 5th Eye' for a more thorough investigation of Adi's work at https://www.nziff.co.nz/2016/auckland/the-5th-eye/

01-14
52:24

Artists & Activists : A Conspiracy of Love with Adi Leason

We begin season three with an incredible story by Christian Activist Adi Leason. Check out the amazing documentary 'The 5th Eye' for a more thorough investigation of Adi's work at https://www.nziff.co.nz/2016/auckland/the-5th-eye/

12-23
39:34

Ancient Solutions: Social Media & Loneliness with Elliot Taylor

In the final episode of season two, Scottie & Spanky meet with Elliot Taylor to talk about his work reaching out to young people through social media, and how community and solitude can restore our sense of genuine connection.Learn more about Elliot's work at www.livefortomorrow.co.nz

08-20
01:10:42

Ancient Solutions: Cultural Disconnection with Jay Ruka - Part 2

Scottie & Spanky continue their conversation with Jay Ruka and learn about his reconnection with Māori identity. You can buy Jay's book, 'Huia Come Home', and learn more about his work at http://www.huiacomehome.co.nz

07-17
51:17

Ancient Solutions: Cultural Disconnection with Jay Ruka - Part 1

In part one of this episode, Scottie & Spanky meet with Jay Ruka (author of Huia Come Home) to talk about cultural disconnection and Jay's homecoming to his Māori identity as a Christian New Zealander. You can buy Jay's book, 'Huia Come Home', and learn more about his work at http://www.huiacomehome.co.nz

07-01
45:59

Ancient Solutions : Christian Consumerism & Liturgy with Rev. Frank Ritchie

In this episode, Scottie and Spanky meet with the Reverend Frank Ritchie. Frank runs a church in Hamilton called Commoners that has no musical worship and centres itself around liturgy and silence. This episode asks how Frank's approach might offer a solution to the growing influence of consumerism on how congregations worship together today. Here are two helpful resources we mentioned on the episode: A New Zealand Prayer Book : He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa http://anglicanprayerbo...

05-26
01:10:54

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