Thresholds

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Tracy Sorensen

Tracy Sorensen is a much-loved author, activist, filmmaker and journalist who is currently completing a PhD in Craft and Climate Change communication. She is a vital part of the Bathurst community having been the president of BCCAN (The Bathurst Community Climate Action Network) and co-founder of The River Yarners (a knitting activist group) and has been vocal and involved in protecting our waterways, parks and nature reserves here in the Central West.

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Margie Abbott

Margie Abbott is a Sister of Mercy based in Geelong who has worked with groups and individuals for many years sharing her love of the evolving universe story, creation and Celtic spirituality, and the Divine Feminine. With experiences in education, spirituality, theology, counselling, facilitation and psychodrama, Margie highly values inner independence and capacity development. She integrates action methods, myth, Earth-centred spirituality and ritual to enhance her work. Through her books and private practice “Igniting Sparks” Margie has worked extensively with school systems, leadership teams, retreats and eco spirituality groups. In this episode Margie discusses her childhood and experiences as a facilitator working with eco-spirituality.

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Yanhadarrambal

Yanhadarrambal also known as Jade Flynn is an emerging Wiradyuri elder. He is part of a new enterprise called Gunhigal Mayiny Wiradyuri Dyilang Enterprise which runs cultural immersion days where people of all cultures can connect with country and learn about local Wiradyuri history. In this episode Yanhadarrambal discusses his experiences growing up, Wiradyuri history and Wiradyuri rituals and culture.

Thresholds: Anastasia Freeman interviews Trevor Parton

Trevor Parton is a Christian Brother who defies expectations. Since the early 1990s, he has been at the emergent edge of ecological spirituality and Earth literacy education. Once a passionate science educator, he later founded the Centre for Spirituality and Ecology at Glenburn in Victoria, Australia. In this interview he discusses the history of the Centre and reveals some of his thinking influenced by the Mystic tradition. He talks of the need to re-imagine the concept of original sin, as well as embracing non-dualistic spirituality and spiritual ecology. Trevor also leaves us with some practical advice for how to deepen our connection to Earth.

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Rowe Morrow

Rowe Morrow is a leading permaculture educator and author. She is the co-founder of the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute and has most recently begun Permaculture for Refugees to heal communities and the landscapes they live in. In this vibrant interview with Sally Neaves, Rowe speaks of her transformative encounters abroad working in war zones and refugee camps. She shares her hard-won wisdom with us on a range of issues from permaculture practicalities and philosophy to the intertwining ways our lives intersect. This is an interview that will appeal to many but especially to those who are passionate about permaculture, climate change and the refugee crisis.

Thresholds:Sally Neaves interviews Patricia Powell

Sally Neaves of Rahamim Ecology Centre interviews Sister Patricia Powell (rsm) about her life's work and the philosophy that underpins it. She discusses how Indigenous culture and the Universe Story had a profound impact on her theology which set her on a new path. She is also talks about the birth of Rahamim and shares her thoughts on where we might be headed. 

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Anne Boyd

Sally Neaves of Rahamim Ecology Centre interviews Sister Anne Boyd (csb) about her life as a Brigidine Sister and her work with Earthsong. She also speaks of her transformational philosophy and journey through understanding, sharing with us the ideas and words that allowed this transformation to take place. 

Thresholds: Sally Neaves interviews Pat Long

Sally Neaves of Rahamim Ecology Centre interviews Pat Long about her life and work. In this candid interview Pat discuses her role in the formation of EarthSong and the transfomation she encountered while at Genesis Farm.