Australian writer. Bachelor of Ministry & Theology grad – Tabor. Husband, father to five, & homeschooling veteran.
CV: 14 years in the retail industry, 12 years in Christian Retail @ Koorong.com; 11 years frontline management. Some Christian Community radio.
I’ve been writing for Caldron Pool since late 2018, am a contributor at The Spectator Australia , and have had my work published by Eternity News. Between 2020-2022 I was a weekly columnist for Dads 4 Kids Australia.
Alongside my volunteer commitment to Caldron Pool, I currently write 2 weekly columns for the Canberra Declaration.
Contact: rodlampard.freelance at gmail.com
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Parts of my personal story can be found here:
Of Pawns & Kings, Fathers & Sons
There’s Nothing Cute About Child Abuse
Freedom from the Fear of failing: New Fathers & Navy Seals
There’s Something Rotten in a Society When Caring for Others Makes Me No Better than the Taliban
Jesus is Victor!
– Rod.
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As far as I’m aware, most were thrown out. I do know one case – the police officer – was sealed. She won, but was told not to give out why. Vague on the actual details; it was a while back now.
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My thoughts on that are a work in process. Hence the lack of any real deep response. I did cover it here: https://rodlampard.com/2018/09/06/three-criticisms-of-karl-barth/ Albeit briefly. Having read through a good chunk of CD 3:4 so far, I’m not convinced his poor decisions in the relationship context corrupt his theology or its conclusions. It’s clear (to me anyway after reading what I’ve read of 3:4 so far) that Barth wrestled with the Biblical imperatives on marriage, or as he elaborates, marriage is a life partnership; freedom in fellowship; ‘reciprocal co-existence’; vocation; command of God. There are parts where I think Barth’s personal choices do impact his theology; but I think it’s better to state that Barth’s theology impacts his personal choices. Hence he never divorced Nelly – as abusive as he let the situation become. See page 203 of 3:4 as an example. Barth doesn’t defend polygamy, but neither does he encourage it. As Barth would say: don’t follow me, follow Christ. To do the former is to entertain natural theology, which is to betray the latter. Hope this helps. Peace.
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Congrats and thank you. You are a gifted writer Melinda, the nomination is well deserved 🙂 I’ll have a bit more of a look at it tomorrow. God Bless.
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Hi Jessica,
Thanks for stopping by GVL. I still live in Australia, just not in Adelaide.
Peace and grace to you.
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The same to you!
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Thank you for your comments. I have read a bit of Stanley H. Resident Aliens is one that really helped adjust my political theology. I found that he helped me fine tune the Barthian lens through which I am studying.
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I am about to begin Working with Words by Hauerwas, which my wife gave me for my birthday. Let me also recommend The Third Peacock by Robert Farrer Capon. His writing style grates on some people’s nerves, and he is writing mainly for a lay audience, and he says much that I disagree with, but I have never failed to be blessed by his insights.
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I appreciate your encouragement, for me history is an area of deep interest.Thanks for stopping by to comment. Peace be with you.
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Hi Sebastian,
Amen and thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate you stopping by to comment.
Rod.
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It’s my pleasure Rod!
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Hi Wendy, amen. 🙂
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Hi Jason, I’m currently finishing off a double-degree through Tabor Adelaide, my hope is to move from that into a Masters. Thanks for the encouragement.
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