Honest, open, big-hearted conversations with a twist.
Welcome to Stories from the Wayside
This podcast is a tribute to love and belonging, loneliness and loss, and the rich kaleidoscope of chaos that comes when life is lived from the gutter up.
Join CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel, Rev Jon Owen, as he invites friends from the Wayside for honest, big-hearted conversations about the crisis of disconnection in these overwhelming times.
Each episode comes with a unique twist. Instead of revealing our guest’s name upfront, we immerse you directly into their stories. You’ll be dropped into an authentic dialogue where they open up about their their life journey, the challenges of loneliness, and the experiences that have shaped their identity and choices. Through these shared stories, we discover our common humanity, a profound connection that unites us all.
Episode 7 – From 16 years old travelling the world by ship to a lifeline commitment to green space preservation & conservation
From 16 years old travelling the world by ship to a lifeline commitment to green space preservation & conservation On this week’s episode of Stories
Episode 6 – “Loneliness is the leprosy of the West” | The woman behind the story of Wayside’s uncollected ashes
“Loneliness is the leprosy of the West” | The woman behind the story of Wayside’s uncollected ashes On this week’s episode of Stories from the
Episode 5 – Life in Kings Cross during the peak of the AIDS crisis | Behind the dark history of police bashings of LGBTQIA+ people in the 1980s
Life in Kings Cross during the peak of the AIDS crisis | Behind the dark history of police bashings of LGBTQIA+ people in the 1980s
Episode 4 – “It’s ok not to be ok” | The Psychology of Happiness & how we are wired towards empathy.
“It’s ok not to be ok” | The Psychology of Happiness & how we are wired towards empathy. On this week’s episode of Stories by
Episode 3 – Sleeping Rough in Kings Cross at 12 Years Old & Lessons for Building Lasting Compassion, Community & Connection
Sleeping Rough in Kings Cross at 12 Years Old & Lessons for Building Lasting Compassion, Community & Connection At first, he was a visitor, and
Episode 2 – A story of Authority Resentment, Toxic Boyhood & Art that Heals
A story of Authority Resentment, Toxic Boyhood & Art that Heals Meet one of Australia’s most iconic artists On this week’s episode of Stories by
Episode 1 – Memories of a Bohemian Kings Cross
Episode 1 – Memories of a Bohemian Kings Cross From volunteering on the front desk to one of Australia’s most loved actors On this week’s
