An Upside-Down World Podcast
An Upside-Down World Podcast
Tearfund Australia
What does it look like to live ’upside-down’ in the chaos of our world today? Join Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum as they bring you... An Upside-Down World, a podcast hosted with Tearfund Australia. Interviewing local and global guests, this podcast is a deep-dive into the eight sayings of Jesus (commonly known as The Beatitudes) and how these sayings help us walk steadily through this upside-down world. Joel and Gracie hear from some truly remarkable humans as they embrace Jesus’ backwards blessings and let them shape their lives. Released through the weeks of Lent in 2022 the podcast accompanies Tearfund’s Lent series, which you can subscribe to at tearfund.org.au/the-way-of-love-lent-2022
Episode 8- Be the Student (series final).
In this episode Joel and Grace spend time sharing stories and reflecting on what they have learnt throughout the series. They share a duet poem together with music by  David Andrew which ties together many of the themes discussed throughout this podcast episode. We also have a special song written by Susanna Carter in response to the podcast. For more about Tearfund Australia and how you can get involved checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Apr 12, 2022
52 min
Episode 7- The Peacemakers (with James Montgomery).
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview James Montgomery, a Tearfund staff member, working directly with our partners in the South Asia region, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal. Grace also shares a poem backed by musician David Andrew which reflects on the life of Aberash Tagese and her daughter Radiate. For more about Tearfund Australia and to sign up to the Lent series, checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Apr 10, 2022
50 min
Episode 6- Purity is not Perfection (with Jacinta Trang).
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview Jacinta Trang, a doctor working on the Gold Coast, an avid reader and an enthusiastic runner. She is passionate about creation care, community outreach as well as finding ways to address health inequities; and is on a journey of learning what God’s heart is for each of these areas. Joel also shares a poem backed by musician David Andrew which reflects on the life of Artana, a mother in West Papua. For more about Tearfund Australia and to sign up to the Lent series, checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Apr 3, 2022
49 min
Episode 5- Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (with Nebiyu Haile).
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview Nebiyu Haile, the director of Ellilta Women At Risk in Ethiopia. Grace also shares a poem backed by musician David Andrew which reflects on the life of Vimel in Mumbai.   For more about Tearfund Australia and to sign up to the Lent series, checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Mar 27, 2022
49 min
Episode 4- To Hunger for what is RIGHT (with Tim Costello)
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview long-time justice worker TIM COSTELLO with Joel also sharing a poem backed by musician David Andrew For more about TEARFUND AUSTRALIA and to sign up to the LENT series, checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Mar 21, 2022
43 min
Episode 3- Blessed are the meek (not those who Flex)- with Chiraphone Khamphouvong
Todays episode is all about the Meek who shall inherit the earth. Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview Chiraphone Khamphouvong from World Renew Laos. Born in Laos and raised in the USA, before heading back to work with communities in Laos, this is a profound interview.  Grace also shares a poem reflecting on the life of Ramlal, a farmer from Rajasthan with music by David Andrew. For more about TEARFUND AUSTRALIA checkout www.tearfund.org.au   Ramlal, a farmer from Rajasthan, India,   Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview indigenous elder and pastor Ray Minniecon with Joel sharing a poem backed by musician  And with a prayer from Rachel Ross, who is part of the Scarred Tree Message Stick Mob, the church community that Ray Minniecon pastors in St John's Glebe. For more about TEARFUND AUSTRALIA checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Mar 14, 2022
55 min
Episode 2- The Weeping God (with Uncle Ray Minniecon).
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum interview indigenous elder and pastor Ray Minniecon with Joel sharing a poem backed by musician David Andrew And with a prayer from Rachel Ross, who is part of the Scarred Tree Message Stick Mob, the church community that Ray Minniecon pastors in St John's Glebe. For more about TEARFUND AUSTRALIA checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Mar 6, 2022
49 min
Episode 1- Poor in Spirit (with Tara Conradt).
Joel McKerrow and Gracie Naoum introduce the Beatitudes with Gracie sharing a poem backed by musician David Andrew. The second half of the episode is an interview with Hillsong Perth Pastor Tara Conradt. For more about TEARFUND AUSTRALIA checkout www.tearfund.org.au
Feb 28, 2022
1 hr
An Upside-down World TRAILER
The trailer for the upcoming, AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD Podcast, brought to you by TEARFUND AUSTRALIA, with your hosts Gracie Naoum and Joel McKerrow. Starts MARCH 2nd 2022.
Feb 7, 2022
4 min