Kris quickly leads us into the essence of Theology: by asking such questions as: What is the nature of God? If there is a God - or Gods - does it provide an answer to the question - What is the meaning and purpose of my life? What is our relationship - as human beings - to God? If there is a God, what relationship should we have with each other? ..…

Live on the phone from Leeds UK is the one and only Fiona Gregg from the Parachute Men. Colin is a giddy fan boy so listen out for that, sound Parachute Men tracks and some of her personal picks!

Today, Kris reflects on the new spiritual impulse spreading through Europe in the last half of the 19th Century, energised by scientific discoveries that questioned the dogma and doctrinal inertia of the established Christian churches. The disenchanted turned to alternative spiritual pathways. Interest in Occultism, Mysticism, Spiritualism, Kabolla…

Kris's address today: "In Praise of Relaxation" goes beyond the superficial indulgences and distractions that pass for "relaxation" in the minds of many. Kris builds for us the concept of 'Fundamental Relaxation' which is essential for our spiritual growth and the foundation of spiritual practice He asks: "How then do we achieve this relaxed state …

We celebrate some powerful female musicians. Some you've heard of and some you may not have. Lily Allen, Eliza Stark, Wiri Donna, Jenny Don't, Demi Lovato and more! And we're LIVE of course.

Senior Yoga Teacher, Vani Shukla returns to introduce us to the "Principles and Benefits of Yoga Practice" - a journey towards self-awareness, inner peace and balance. Vani commenced with the very basics: correcting the "strine" pronunciation of Yoga "Yow - (as in "row"-a-boat" - Gar" to "Yo-ga" - with a shortened "o" and "u" as a very basic first …

We have LIVE in studio Geoff's lasted project Tongue & Groove. We'll chat about how they got together, their just released album "Invisible Monsters", and we'll naturally play some tracks from it. Oh, they're also playing a couple live too. Make sure you join us!

In this Father's Day address, Kris asks : - "What are fathers meant to be?- What makes a good father?" Despite the merging of traditional "mothering" and "fathering" roles, old parenting stereotypes are still prevalent in much of society "out there!". Kris's suggestions about, insights into - and reflections on - being a Father and on Fatherhood le…

We have the one and only Rikki Morris LIVE on the phone ahead of his CHCH gig at The Shelter - Secret Music Space, Lincoln. We'll see what that's all about and get into all of the detail on his first solo album release in 28 years - "About Time". We'll play some of his tracks too - but of course!

Kris begins today's address "Let's Play" with a brief overview of the nature of games, both traditional - 'primitive' and those more tech-focused, many of which we will remember playing in childhood and as adults. He asks: "In the 'game of living', what should we be learning in our play today - more than we may have needed in more 'primitive' times…

We have Bex and Elliot from genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie back LIVE in studio to chat about all the most up-to-date Tealskie news! Last time was a blast and so will this be! We'll also play a brand new track from Robert Joass

Kris's address today - "Kicking goals", is all about finding direction in our lives: - "our need of a compass rather than a gps" to navigate our lives through calm - as well as stormy - weather. "But - are you ready for the journey?" Kris asks.SA Unitarians

This Saturday LIVE we open up the Expanding Horizons tote bag once more. It'll be a mystery bag of music, chat, banter and a guest host even!

Kris begins today with the inevitable question asked of Unitarians: "What do you stand for?" Christians or Post-Christians who subscribe to a Faith tradition that adheres to a Credo dictating what the faithful are to believe - are especially curious. Kris suggests an appropriate rejoiner is: "This is a place where we Unitarians are free to explore …

This Saturday LIVE and back on the show after a couple of years is musician Wiri Donna to chat about their just announced EP and just released single - "Bad Behaviour". Music that will make you sigh and think about stuffs.

At a "packed" Shady Grove combined service this morning, Kris continues his narrative on Prague Unitarians - Czechian Unitarianism - its founder, Norbert Čapek and the influence of Tomáš Masaryk, who later became the Founding Father of Czechoslovakia. Kris also reads to us our seven (UUA) Unitarian Principles, which we are in the process of revisin…

This Saturday feature we have another friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very second, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!

Today, Kris leads us into the life of Baruch (Benedictus) de Spinoza, the 17th Century Portuguese-Jewish philosopher of the 'Dutch Golden Age' who heralded in the Age of Enlightenment. Unitarians may discover that they share a lot in common with Baruch Spinoza.SA Unitarians

Kris has returned from his annual leave which included a visit to the Český lid Unitarians in Prague. Although he arrived home yesterday, no-doubt jet-lagged, he uses this opportunity to report back to Adelaide Unitarians about the many things we share, but also describes some innovations from which we may benefit. Listen on for some glimpses of wh…

Colin and Stu back together in the studio together and doing something a bit different! We'll put in some prompts to A.I. and ask for a playlist of 10 tracks to be generated! Completely at the mercy of our A.I. overlord we'll play LIVE whatever it suggests and chat or cry or cringe or celebrate about it afterwards!…

Jennie begins her address, today with an assertion of social commentator, Hugh MacKay's - in his book - The Way We Are - "that we are not as well equipped as previous generations to deal with sustained challenge". In probing and testing this assertion, Jennie takes a contemporary snapshot of the way we are, commencing with the bushfires of 2019-202…

Oh, yeah...out of the clear blue it's happening again! Col is socialising so Stu is taking over, pushing Expanding Horizons to the side and doing another - "THE SPA LIST". Stu's hot tracks from his ever-expanding, always promising playlist from his time spent soaking in the spa; and his hot takes on every one of them.…

In this address, Aaron reintroduces us to Monsters - whose personification - or rather "monster-fication" is Fear. Helen's reading leads us into Monsters: "The truth is this: every monster you have ever met...was once a human being with a soul that was once as soft as silk. Someone stole that silk from their soul and turned them into this. So when …

In this episode Lucy Gray discusses her new Ep release. She plays her new single, and discusses what constitutes and album/ep/single.

Through the medium of Boris Pasternak's novel, Dr Zhivago, Peter takes us on a nostalgic journey through the political upheavals that occurred within Russian society a little over a century ago, as Communists wrestled power from Czarist Russia. Peter's address focuses on the despair caused when ideals for a better, fairer, more equitable society fa…

This Saturday we launch a new feature with a surprise guest & friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very first, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

Kris's address is the sequel to an earlier address he gave on the seven sins: - focusing today on seven virtues. Kris draws inspiration from an affirmation by the Roman Stoic Philosopher, Seneca, - of the joy that comes with living the virtuous life. Kris poses the question Seneca posed 2000 years ago: "- for what prevents us from saying that the h…

This Saturday super-friend of the show Amber Carly Williams is back for a fourth time! We can't wait to hear about what she's been up, what's she's got coming up and of course, hear some of her music.

Today, Zainab tells the story of her family's escape from Iraq when she was a 10 year old:- her family's perilous journey at the hands of people smugglers on an overcrowded Indonesian fishing boat; abandoned by the crew; discovered by the Australian Navy; her family's arrival in Darwin; confined to the Woomera Detention Centre - before Zainab and h…

Today we celebrate the opening of the Euro 2024 tournament with a musical salute to the music from around Europe. Join us as we discuss football, music and a range of other topical points.

The subject we reflect on today is "10 Things for Humans to Know". Kris reflects on some contemporary rules to guide human conduct and some rules from the past. He then concludes with the response of the avatar - "Chat GPT" when it was asked for ten humanitarian rules. What was generated "robotically" by Chat GPT's Artificial Intelligence resolved …

This Saturday we have Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten LIVE in studio to chat about their Saddle-up Sisters tour, (CHCH gig at A Rolling Stone Friday 5/7) their new single (Hell & Back) and everything else that's going on with them! Music? Of course we'll hear their music!

Kris's address during National Reconciliation Week, focused on reconciliation with First Nations people. Kris briefly explores the history of Reconciliation:- commencing with restraint in the face of provocation between a Guugu Yimithirr elder and Captain Cook, the Constitutional change brought about by our most successful national referendum which…

This Saturday we cross the ditch again to Melbourne as we dive into just how to craft harmonies at the intersection of art and science, with Magnets, the solo project of multi-disciplinary, Siobhan McGinnity. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring, making cool music videos and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.…

Today, with the focus of today's service on 'conversation', Kris introduced Rev. Dave - visiting our church again, from the USA. In the course of their conservation, Kris asked Rev. Dave about his rules for living a good life. Dave responded with four rules:- The 12 O'Clock Rule The 30 second Rule The 13% Rule and Rule number 6 - - but you'll need …

This Saturday we go international once more with Melbourne based grunge/punk/alt-rock four-piece SNUB LIVE from across the ditch. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.

Cam Crawford talks about the tour highlighting the wonderful and incredibly successful music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

Kris approaches today's address: "Transcending the human condition" (Transcendence) with some questions:- "What do we mean by being human? - able to rise above our animal instincts?" "How do we go from being "nice", "reasonable" people to a state of Transcendence?" "How do we move beyond moral development to spiritual development?" "What holds us b…

This Saturday we go international once more with LA musician & guitarist Molly Miller LIVE from the east coast of The States to chat about her band (The Molly Miller Trio), touring, gigging, recording and everything else. We'll hear plenty of tracks too.

This Saturday we do the show we said we did but actually never did! Don't ask too many questions about that 🙂. Music from The Pooh Sticks, The Desert Wolves, Chalk Garden, All the Daughters, The Shrinking Violets, Victorian Tin and a heap more!

Bella comes along as our guest to talk about her music and how she does her DIY production. We talk 80s rock and rock musicals.

James from Carb on Carb perseveres with Col to talk DIY touring, a new album, new singles, and the inspirational year behind their new single 2009.

This Saturday we go international once more with Alex Argot LIVE from Las Vegas to chat about her dream pop music, gigging, recording and all the rest! We'll play some tracks too, naturally.

In a similar vein to Stu's Spa List, we have From Christian's Attic! Some favourite tracks from one of our favourite Swedes including some of his own. Kammahav, Victorian Tin, Attic Drive, Yazoo, The Kobayashi Bookstore, Sleeper, Popsicle and The Heart Throbs! It's going to be a lot!

We have LIVE in studio musician Kay Duncan and her band! We'll chat about their mix of soul, folk, blues and jazz music. And, we'll see just how Kate likes to keep it real and authentic with her song writing process. Of course we'll hear some music too!

Lots of Brit today with tracks from Ash, Teenage Fanclub, Pulp, Anti-Social Workers, Pale Fountains, Blur and more! Join us LIVE for a load of British bangers

We have back LIVE in studio the wonderful Lucy Gray! She has a new single out "We Were the Scene" so we'll find out all about that and what else this talented artist has been up to. Join in as it's always a fun show with Lucy!

We have LIVE on the phone from Sweden Erik from Victorian Tin to chat about their musical style which has been described as being heavily influenced by bands such as Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star and somewhere between New Wave and Shoegazer. We'll find out!