My latest book contains a couple of poems around the topic of sexuality. I wrote them for those who messaged me with tragic stories of sexual abuse by church workers and community ostracisation due to…
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So I Wrote You A Poem – poems on loss, grief and faith. 2021 Special Collection Book
This poetry collection is truly unique. Written over 21 days combining anonymous stories from over 60 people who wrote to David on Instagram in January 2021. Available worldwide in softcover and eBook. Release date April…
Deconstruction is not a dirty word. It’s necessary.
The deconstruction of a person’s faith seems to have gained popularity over the past few years. From my view, increasingly more podcasts, books, courses and articles seem to be made and released every year. Heck,…
Pastors Under Pressure – the hidden complexities most don’t see.
I thought it was normal. But it wasn’t. That afternoon, when the organiser called to thank me for speaking at a breakfast for the 20 local pastors, he confirmed that robust rebuttal and tearful confession…
I wrote random poems by request for 21 days straight. This is what I learnt.
Background: 3 weeks ago I put a call out on Instagram for followers to send me any stories they would like me to put into poetry. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Within days, my…
For the divorced ones
You said I doand you didn’tintend for it to endthe way that it did. God knows. And God knows how much it takesto hold beautiful and brokenpeople together.More than you know. And more than you…
Dear ACOA – A poem for those who grew up in homes with an alcoholic parent
It’s a four letter wordand it’s not kindor love, or hope.The word that best describesgrowing up withan alcoholic parentis shit. And it lingers for years.Stalking you into adulthood.Smearing itself on the edgeof broken promisesmaking reality…
David’s interview with Jonathan Puddle on the Puddcast
I had a blast getting to know Jonathan Puddle during this interview. We spoke for a couple of hours and he cut the chat into this lovely 50min podcast. We chatted all things upbringing, inner…
For the pastor who nearly died by suicide. a poem
Last week I put out a call out on Instagram that if anyone had a story they’d like turned into poetry, I’d try write one. A good number of stories came through. Most of them…
Feeding God. A Christmas poem. (English, Spanish, German)
Do you like this poem? You may really like David’s 2020 poetry collection, The Wrestle. Find it here in all it’s formats
When silence is safer. Could a lack of Psychological Safety in our churches be a serious problem?
“Confess your sins one to another, pray that no one discloses your concern, and you will keep your title.” James 5:16 MDCV (Modern Dysfunctional Church Version) OK, that is a bit of a stretch from…
Could the failings and fallings of church leaders be systemic? Send reform, quick.
So, how many pastors do you know that must get regular professional supervision? I don’t mean coffee and golf with pastor mates. I mean serious, confidential, professional, one-on-one, monthly time with a trained supervisor who has no skin in the game but to make space and ask the right questions?
How to Carry the Sun – a poem
It’s not every day you sail into the sunset. In fact, it may be that you’ve never sailed – in which case you could find a place at dusk facing the horizon and just as…
Fallen Stars. a poem and reflection on bankruptcy
Yesterday, I was shamefully reminded of a decision I made in 2013 to move into voluntary bankruptcy. Yesterday, the 7 year old record of bankruptcy record was an instant roadblock to something I really wanted…
Early Samples of the AudioBook
I cannot begin by explaining how this all events fell into place so quickly and smoothly but the audiobook for The Wrestle is complete and will go on sale 15th November 2020 directly via this…
It has arrived! My new poetry collection: The Wrestle
Available direct from the author (here) and through all good book retailers, worldwide. Watch the unboxing Guess who is narrating the audio book?
David’s interview on AfterChurch – video
It was great catching up with old friend and cool host of the show After Church, Tink Mcleod. Here’s a recording of our interview. I discussed transition, change and weaved in some poetry too. Here…
Join me in unboxing my new book, The Wrestle
Guess what!?! The proof print copy of my new collection of poetry, The Wrestle, arrived in the post today. I pressed record on the dash to share the moment with you. I even read the title poem from…
Just Get Over It… and Move On??!?
Did you know that your right brain, the side that deals with emotion, doesn’t really understand time in a logical sequence like the left side does? In very basic terms this means that emotional events;…
Closer to the . – a poem in honour of aged care workers
Friday August 7th was Aged Care Employee Day in Australia (I only just discovered). I wrote this poem several weeks ago as part of a series on the aged and ageing. I was going to…