Podcasts

The Inner Circle on ABC 702 in 2010

Each Monday, on the Afternoon Show with James Valentine, Graham reads out a letter to Wayside's Inner Circle. Part story, part theology, part philosophy, it's a different view on life each week.

Meeting and moving
Our day began yesterday with a visit from the Governor of NSW. What an inspiring person! She inspected the new building and told us that, "Wayside is the jewel in the crown of Sydney"... listen

Now here's a challenge from the Wayside
A young woman was advising me a few minutes ago on the state of my shoes. She thought that I'd shown poor taste in buying these shoes in the first place... listen

A wink and a wave from the wayside

The rug got pulled from underneath a rough sleeper this week when he got word that his father was fighting for his life in intensive care... listen

Sometimes love shakes with rage

Bewildered and sad is about the only way I can describe my day yesterday. A kid in his teens told me that he used to inject drugs with his mother and also with his father at times... listen

A little lift from the wayside

One of our volunteers stepped into my office yesterday with eyes filled with tears. She said, "You don't know why I'm here at Wayside do you?".... listen

Wayside wonders

The freedom to "have a go" is one of the greatest losses for people who live on the street or battle with long term mental health issues.... listen

A wee wave from the wayside

Why on earth don't we get the UN to buy the whole heroin crop from farmers in Afghanistan to use it for legitimate medical needs around the world.... listen