

As LUC Would Have It
Leichhardt Uniting Church
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.
Intro music by:
- Anthony Tam - soundcloud.com/amfomy - (2025 - present)
- Oran Harkin - @oranoramusic - (2022-2024)
Cover art by Hannah Power.
Episodes
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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/

May 11, 2025 • 15min
2025 #22 - Exodus: God, Pharaoh, and the Empire Inside Us - 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.Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Corbin takes a powerful look at the harrowing story of God killing every firstborn Egyptian as the Tenth Plague.This sermon was delivered on the 11th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011&version=NRSVUEand:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2012%3A21-32&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 11, 2025 • 18min
2025 #21 - Our Liberation Entwined - Jen McLean
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, Jen McLean takes a powerful look at the harrowing story of God killing every firstborn Egyptian as the Tenth Plague.This sermon was delivered on the 11th May 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011&version=NRSVUEand:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2012%3A21-32&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 4, 2025 • 17min
2025 #20 - The People God Goes With - Erin Lewis
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; speech pathologist Erin Lewis preaches here on the story of God calling Moses and the sound of God's breath.This sermon was delivered on the 4th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%203%3A1-20&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 4, 2025 • 12min
2025 #19 - Closing the Distance: Finding the God of Signs and Silence - Pastor Caitlin Scott
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; Pastor Caitlin Scott, chaplain at MLC Burwood preaches here on the story of God calling Moses through the burning bush.This sermon was delivered on the 4th May 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%203%3A1-20&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/

Apr 27, 2025 • 22min
2025 #18 - Small Acts Of Defiance - 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're back into this year's preaching series after a short Gospel-ly Easter-y detour. Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus; our Minister/Team Leader Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White kicks things off by preaching on the birth of Moses, and five ordinary but extraordinary women.This sermon was delivered on the 27th April 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%201%3A8-2%3A10&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/