In this episode Richard Tutin musings on the Filioque Clause  found in the Nicene Creed. The Creed is used by many churches as their main profession of faith. The three words that make up the clause -and the Son- have been controversial and are at the heart of the Great Schism between the Western Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Its effects are still felt today.

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In this episode of Ecumenical Musings Richard Tutin focuses on the sacrament of Baptism and how churches in Australia, through the use of dialogues and covenants, have been able to agree on and promote a Common Baptism.

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In this episode Richard Tutin focuses on refugees and asylum seekers and how churches working ecumenically assist in caring for them. This podcast episode was written and recorded during Refugee Week 2021 in Australia.

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In this episode Richard Tutin muses on what it means to go back to ecumenical basics during this time of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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In this episode Richard Tutin uses the principles of Receptive Ecumenism to highlight the importance of knowing your beliefs and your church's traditions as a way to effectively participate in ecumenical conversations and dialogue.
He also touches upon using those same principles in interfaith conversations.

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In this episode Richard Tutin introduces the Ecumenical Musings podcast. He discusses the meaning of ecumenism and the difference between doing ecumenical things and doing things ecumenically using examples from Australia and around the world.

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