
As LUC Would Have It
A Leichhardt Uniting Church podcast featuring weekly sermons and additional content.
Intro music by:
- Anthony Tam - soundcloud.com/amfomy - (2025 - present)
- Oran Harkin - @oranoramusic - (2022-2024)
Cover art by Hannah Power.
Latest episodes

Jul 13, 2025 • 15min
2025 #32 - Cut It Out! Paul, Circumcision and Covenant - Cheree Corbin
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.In this episode, Cheree Corbin explores God's covenant with Abram/Abraham in Genesis, and unpacks Paul's theology in the New Testament.This sermon was delivered on the 13th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jul 13, 2025 • 18min
2025 #31 - When God Makes An Offer - Lyle Steffensen
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.In this episode, Lyle Steffensen explores God's covenant with Abram/Abraham in Genesis, and shares powerfully of her own story of church trauma and healing.This sermon was delivered on the 13th July 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jul 13, 2025 • 14min
2025 #30 - Who Belongs To God? Who Does God Belong To? - Katelyn Woods
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.We are back in the book of Genesis, as Katelyn Woods explores the troubling story of Hagar.This sermon was delivered on the 6th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jul 6, 2025 • 15min
2025 #29 - The Oppressed and The Oppressor - Gabby Love
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.We are back in the book of Genesis, as Gabby Love explores the troubling story of Hagar. TW: this sermon contains references to sexual and reproductive violence.This sermon was delivered on the 6th July 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jun 22, 2025 • 25min
2025 #28 - Promised Land? Chosen People? - Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.We've got a few more weeks in the book of Genesis before exploring the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures. In this episode, our Minister and Team Leader Rev. Radhika deconstructs God gifting Canaan to Abram's family, and what it actually means to be a chosen people. This sermon makes reference to the current genocide taking place through the Holy Lands.This sermon was delivered on the 22nd June 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012%3A1-9&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jun 1, 2025 • 13min
2025 #27 - Idle Worship - Nick Morrow
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.Through the season of Easter, we've been working through the story of the Exodus. In this episode, Nick wraps up the Exodus series by looking at the Ten Commandments, and Law in general.TW: this sermon contains references to drug usage, violence and swearing.This sermon was delivered on the 1st June 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-21&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

Jun 1, 2025 • 14min
2025 #26 - Forget The Rules, And Find The Why - Catherine Garner
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.Through the season of Easter, we have been working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Catherine Garner concludes the series with a funny and poignant look at the Ten Commandments.This sermon was delivered on the 1st June 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-21&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

May 25, 2025 • 23min
2025 #25 - Sufficiency and Knowing When to Feast - Pastor Dave Toogood
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. In this episode, Dave somehow makes reference to poo and puppies in his sermon on manna, quail and water in the wilderness.This sermon was delivered on the 25th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2016%3A2-32&version=NRSVUEand:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2017%3A1-7&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/

May 25, 2025 • 18min
2025 #24 - Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? - Rohan Salmond
Rohan Salmond, a passionate speaker at Leichhardt Uniting Church, delves into the powerful stories of the Exodus. He contextualizes the provision of manna and water, highlighting themes of reliance on divine support. Rohan reflects on the Israelites' identity beyond mere survival and how these ancient narratives resonate with contemporary journeys of faith. He emphasizes spiritual nourishment through community and the importance of recognizing oneself as a cherished child of God during challenging times. Prepare for an inspiring journey through scripture!

May 18, 2025 • 18min
2025 #23 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves - Michael Dean
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Michael Dean takes a look at the well-known story of the Parting of the Red Sea, and the concept of national myths.This sermon was delivered on the 18th May 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2014%3A5-31&version=NRSVUETheme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.soundcloud.com/amfomyVisit our Facebook page or find us via our website.https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUChttps://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/