

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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Apr 21, 2025 • 18min
2025 #17 - Resurrection Isn't Reversal - Rev. Adrian 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.Today, we take a quick detour from our 2025 preaching series for Easter Sunday, with our Minister and Chaplain at Sydney University, Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White, preaching on John 20:1-18.This sermon was delivered on the 20th April 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A1-18&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 14, 2025 • 20min
2025 #16 - Ama Mana Tua Lain: The Lord Who Is Over The Palm Tree - Ifana Tungga
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.Today, we take a quick detour from our 2025 preaching series for Palm Sunday. Ifana Tungga weaves together (pun intended) the significance of the palm tree in Rote Island culture with the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.This sermon was delivered on the 13th April 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A28-40&version=NRSVUE Theme 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 13, 2025 • 13min
2025 #15 - Spec-Actors - Pastor Paige Owen
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.Today, our Emerging Generations Worker, Pastor Paige Owen preaches as part of our LUC-y Ducks-run Palm Sunday service.This sermon was delivered on the 13th April 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A28-40&version=NRSVUE Theme 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 6, 2025 • 22min
2025 #14 - Leah, Rachel & God's Justice - 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.Today, our Minister & Team Leader Rev. Radhika takes us through the surprisingly androcentric story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel.This sermon was delivered on the 6th April 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2029%3A15-30&version=NRSVUE Theme 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/

Mar 30, 2025 • 14min
2025 #13 - A Messy Family, Loved By God - Vicki Williams
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.Today, Vicki Williams also takes us through the story of Jacob and Esau - another story of sibling rivalry.This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2025%3A19-34&version=NRSVUEand here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2027%3A1-40&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/

Mar 30, 2025 • 11min
2025 #12 - Listen To This! - Margie Whelan
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.Today, Margie Whelan takes us through the story of Jacob and Esau - another story of sibling rivalry.This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2025%3A19-34&version=NRSVUEand here:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2027%3A1-40&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/

Mar 23, 2025 • 20min
2025 #11 - What Kind Of Father? What Kind Of God? - Rev. Adrian 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.Today, Rev. Adrian (minister at LUC and chaplain at Sydney University) takes us through the troubling story of Abraham almost sacrificing his son Isaac.This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.Find the full reading here.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2022%3A1-18&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/

Mar 16, 2025 • 23min
2025 #10 - Disciples of Mercy - Rev. Dr. Mikie Roberts
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 were delighted to welcome to our pulpit Rev. Dr. Mikie Roberts, Program Executive for Spiritual Life and Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches in Geneva, to offer a different take on the story of Sodom & Gomorrah, found in Genesis 19:1-29 - particularly verse 16.This sermon was delivered on 16 March 2025 at the 6:30pm service.Find the full reading here.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2019%3A1-29&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/

Mar 16, 2025 • 20min
2025 #9 - What Is A True Sodomite? - Graeme Randall
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, Graeme Randall, clinical psychologist and member of our Pastoral Care Team, explores the often misunderstood story of Sodom & Gomorrah, found in Genesis 19:1-29.TW: this sermon makes reference to sexual violence.This sermon was delivered on 16 March 2025 at the 10am service.Find the full reading here.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2019%3A1-29&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/

Mar 11, 2025 • 22min
2025 #8 - Worshipping a Vending-Machine God - 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.In this episode, our minister and Team Leader Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White explores the often misunderstood story of the Tower of Babel, found in Genesis 11:1-9.This sermon was delivered on 9 March 2025 at the 10am and 6.30pm services.Find the full reading here.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2011%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE Theme 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/