With the backdrop of the war between the Ukraine and Russia as well as catastrophic flooding in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Richard Tutin focuses on the elusive and fragile nature of peace. Churches within the ecumenical

Unity in Christ Attainable or Impossible?

Feb 21st, 2022 14m 39s

Richard Tutin focuses on the question of whether unity in Christ, that lies at the heart of the modern ecumenical movement, is attainable or impossible. The basis of his musing is the prayer of Jesus as found in St John's Gospel Chapter 17 ver

Ecumenism and Social Media

Jan 29th, 2022 13m 37s

Richard Tutin, in this episode, focuses on the need for ecumenism to take social media seriously and recognise the important work, influence and support that theologians can offer in a space that can be positive in spite of having negative infl

Caring For The Environment

Nov 18th, 2021 14m 58s

In the wake of COP 26 in Glasgow Richard Tutin muses in this episode about the biblical approach to caring for the environment. He also discusses how churches and individual Christians should take seriously the role of the steward who cares for

The Meal We Cannot Always Share

Oct 21st, 2021 15m

In this episode Richard Tutin muses on the way in which the Eucharist has been a point of division by churches instead of the unifying meal that was originally intended. It has become a nut that is very hard to crack.

Three Words That Caused A Schism

Aug 7th, 2021 16m 58s

In this episode Richard Tutin musings on the Filioque Clause found in the Nicene Creed. The Creed is used by many churches as their main profession of faith. The three words that make up the clause -and the Son- have been controversial and are

Our Common Baptism

Jul 12th, 2021 14m 2s

In this episode of Ecumenical Musings Richard Tutin focuses on the sacrament of Baptism and how churches in Australia, through the use of dialogues and covenants, have been able to agree on and promote a Common Baptism.

Who Is My Neighbour?

Jun 27th, 2021 15m 54s

In this episode Richard Tutin focuses on refugees and asylum seekers and how churches working ecumenically assist in caring for them. This podcast episode was written and recorded during Refugee Week 2021 in Australia.

Going Back to Ecumenical Basics

Jun 3rd, 2021 13m 58s

In this episode Richard Tutin muses on what it means to go back to ecumenical basics during this time of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Knowing Yourself

Apr 21st, 2021 14m 19s

In this episode Richard Tutin uses the principles of Receptive Ecumenism to highlight the importance of knowing your beliefs and your church's traditions as a way to effectively participate in ecumenical conversations and dialogue.He also touch

Doing Things Ecumenically

Apr 8th, 2021 14m 27s

In this episode Richard Tutin introduces the Ecumenical Musings podcast. He discusses the meaning of ecumenism and the difference between doing ecumenical things and doing things ecumenically using examples from Australia and around the world.

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