The Cove Podcast
The Cove
The Cove Podcast brings you candid, unfiltered conversations with the leaders, soldiers, and scholars shaping the Australian Army today. Each week, our host CAPT Todd Lempa sits down with uniformed officers and soldiers leading the change in the Australian Army as well as academics and international partners to unpack what modern warfare demands.
From redefining leadership and resilience in the modern Army to exploring lessons from combat operations, command culture, human performance, and the future of land power, The Cove Podcast reveals how the Australian Army thinks, learns, and fights. Whether it’s a Regimental Sergeant Major reflecting on combat, a general discussing Warrior Culture, or a psychologist unpacking mental readiness—each episode delivers a grounded look at the people and ideas driving the Australian Army forward.
Insightful, grounded, and authentic — this is where the Australian Army thinks out loud.
From redefining leadership and resilience in the modern Army to exploring lessons from combat operations, command culture, human performance, and the future of land power, The Cove Podcast reveals how the Australian Army thinks, learns, and fights. Whether it’s a Regimental Sergeant Major reflecting on combat, a general discussing Warrior Culture, or a psychologist unpacking mental readiness—each episode delivers a grounded look at the people and ideas driving the Australian Army forward.
Insightful, grounded, and authentic — this is where the Australian Army thinks out loud.
Episodes
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Jul 27, 2023 • 15min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5a. No Religion
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss No Religion. A large portion of Australia's population identifies as 'no religion'. What are their belief systems and worldviews? How can commanders support adherents to secular beliefs, other spiritual beliefs, no religious affiliation, and more?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Chaplain Ivan Grant, Deputy Command Chaplain of Forces Command.
Jul 20, 2023 • 13min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4c. Protestant
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Protestant tradition. What is the common ground in the Protestant faith? How does Christianity give believers a sense of purpose? In what way does the Protestant faith supports Defence capability?Series 3 – Soul is presented by reverend Ralph Estherby who is the Religious Advisor Committee for the Protestant faith.
Jul 13, 2023 • 17min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4a. Catholicism
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Catholic faith? What distinguishes Catholicism distinct? How does the faith support a believer? How can commanders support an adherent to the Catholic faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Chaplain Thomas Zaranski. He was commissioned into the Army in January 2022 after completing the Special Service Officers Course at RMC followed by the Chaplaincy Couse at the Defence force Chaplaincy College.
Jul 6, 2023 • 23min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4b. Anglican
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Anglican faith. What is the story of Christianity? How does the Anglican faith support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to Christianity?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Reverend Grant Dibden, who is the Religious Advisor Committee for the Anglian faith.
Jun 29, 2023 • 10min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 3b. Judaism
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Jewish faith. What are the important values to Judaism? How can commanders support an adherent to the Jewish faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Rabbi Ralph Genende, OAM who is the Religious Advisor Committee for the Jewish faith.
Jun 22, 2023 • 47min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 3a. Islam
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Muslim faith. Why is peace the essence of Islam? How does Islam support their believers? How does the Islamic faith support Defence capability?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Imam Ahmed Abdo. Ahmed is currently the Religious Advisor Committee for the Islamic faith and the President of the Council of Imams NSW.
Jun 15, 2023 • 23min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 2c. Buddhism
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Buddhism belief. What are the core teachings? How does the faith support a believer? How can commanders support an adherent to Buddhism?Series 3 – Soul is presented by LCDR Jeffrey Newton who is currently studying to be a Navy Chaplain.
Jun 8, 2023 • 12min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 2b. Sikhism
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss Sikhism or Sikhi. What is the history of Sikhi? How does Sikhi support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to the Sikh faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Sardar Ajmer Singh Gill who is President of the National Sikh Council of Australia, an umbrella body of the Sikh community in Australia.
Jun 1, 2023 • 14min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 2a. Hinduism
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss Hinduism. What are its origins? How does the Hindu faith support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to the Hindu faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Subramanian (Sebu) Ramamoorthi. Sebu is currently the Religious Advisor Committee for the Hindu faith in Australia.
May 25, 2023 • 17min
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 1. Spiritual Wellbeing
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss spiritual wellbeing. How do you make sense of life? What are ways to connect to your state of mind? How do you feel belonging? What is your purpose?Series 2 – Mind is presented by Senior Chaplain Dan Hynes, Director of Spiritual Health and Wellbeing at the Joint Health Command.
