In our biggest MannaCast episode yet, we dive in deep to discover the changing role and status of First Peoples between 1901 and 1975. With a focus on Queensland, we take a look at how and why the era of "protection" slowly gave way, even while many of its legacies persist. Listen here: https://mannagum.podbean.com/e/from-control-to-citizenship-legacies-of-colonisation-pt-8/

Looking for some fascinating and illuminating bits and pieces in between Manna Matters and the MannaCast? From the meaning of the crucifixion, to tax policy, to consciousness, to AI, Jon and Jacob have recommendations aplenty! Find them here: https://mannagum.org.au/articles/Summer-Reading-and-Listening-2026

"Twenty-five years ago, there were quite a number of such communities just in Victoria, and a network that meshed them all together. Now there are few left." In winter Jon asked: "What happened?" and MM readers answered! Read Jim and Andy's thoughts here: https://mannagum.org.au/articles/What-Happened-to-Intentional-Communities

"The pull back to ‘normality’ is hard to fight unless you are surrounded by like-minded people. This is why I jumped at the chance to be part of ADW." 'A Different Way' is Manna Gum's exposure week of dive-deep conversations and practical workshops exploring the meaning of Christian discipleship in 21st century Australia. Bernadette was kind enough to offer some reflections on her time on ADW in November 2025. Read it here: https://mannagum.org.au/articles/Reflecting-on-A-Different-Way-2025

"What is this force which is reshaping all of life, portending either our final liberation from all limits or the unmaking of our humanity (depending on your perspective)? ... Kingsnorth calls this thing The Machine: the ever-tightening net of money, technology, power, and ideology drawing us all in like a catch of fish." Jacob reviews ex-environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth's analysis of our modern predicament from the perspective of his new-found Christian faith. Read it here: https://mannagum.org.au/articles/Book-Review-Against-the-Machine

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