Obsessive-compulsive
Plenty of us are control freaks. But there comes a point when not having things exactly organised causes debilitating anxiety. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can destroy lives. But there's hope . . .
Feb 24, 2019•29 min•Ep. 50
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Signs of the Times is a Christian worldview magazine published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia since 1886. The podcast is a little newer than that.
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The grand, unified theory . . . of the chair
We talk about chairs in this episode . . . a lot. Take a seat . . .
Feb 18, 2019•30 min•Ep. 49
Divorce
There's no getting around the fact that divorce is painful, particularly for children. But, says psychologist and daughter of divorced parents Deanna Pitchford, it's also an opportunity to thrive.
Feb 10, 2019•32 min•Ep. 48
Caribbean Mudcake
It was the best of cakes, it was the worst of cakes. Radio personality and keen amateur baker Monica Gallasch gained some unexpected insights from a recipe that went wrong . . . or did it?
Feb 04, 2019•30 min•Ep. 47
Mass surveillance
Governments use mass surveillance to protect citizens from terror attacks. But can large databases of private information be abused? Daniel Kuberek joins Kent Kingston to discuss the implications on religious freedom.
Jan 06, 2019•28 min•Ep. 46
Adoption
Adoption can change a child's life, and yet the process can take years with many hurdles. Human rights lawyer James Standish joins Signs radio to tell why giving the gift of family is so important.
Dec 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 45
Hallelujah!
Handel's Messiah is one of the most well-known pieces of classical music. It contains the Hallelujah chorus, which is still sung all around the world. Why is this piece of music so well known? And what connections does it have with Christmas?
Dec 17, 2018•34 min•Ep. 44
Schools & Religion
It used to be said that three topics should be off-limits for polite conversation, sex, politics and religion. The current debates into the proper place of religion in schools cuts across all three topics - the heated debates that have followed shouldn't be surprising. Author, lawyer, historian and political commentator Roy Williams is our special guest in this episode.
Dec 10, 2018•34 min•Ep. 43
Mentor
After more than 40 years, the Star Wars franchise has maintained its appeal and sparked the imagination of each successive generation. Film critic and cultural commentator Mark Hadley defends 2018's much-maligned Han Solo movie and says it reminds us that the right mentor can make all the difference for your life's path.
Dec 03, 2018•30 min•Ep. 42
Mediator
If you want to get ahead, it's important to have friends in high places. And what's true in life, is also true for the afterlife. It's who you know. Pastor Wayne Boehm, who heads up Hope Channel's Discovery Centre Bible school, explains the biblical teaching of Jesus as the Lamb of God, and the heavenly High Priest and mediator.
Nov 25, 2018•30 min•Ep. 41
Hypersonic
Up until 200 years ago, human beings had not travelled faster than the speed of a galloping horse; in the 1880s railway technophobes warned the human body could not withstand speeds greater than 100 kph. Cue the Wright Brothers, the space race, bullet trains and the information revolution. Could we have ever predicted the exponential growth in knowledge and technology we're in the middle of now? The Bible did.
Nov 19, 2018•29 min•Ep. 40
Anzacs Speak
One hundred years ago this month world leaders signed the armistice that marked the end of the First World War. In this interview with military historian Dr Daniel Reynaud, we separate myth from fact and explore the spirituality of the Aussie digger.
Nov 11, 2018•29 min•Ep. 39
Refugees
Do we have an ethical responsibility towards the thousands - no, millions - of displaced people seeking safety for themselves and their families?
Nov 04, 2018•37 min•Ep. 38
How to give your money away
When it comes to charities are you a generous giver or a reluctant donor? How do you know where your money is going and how much thought do you put into which charities and projects you support and which you don't? In this interview, Kent Kingston chats with charities marketer Braden Blyde.
Oct 29, 2018•29 min•Ep. 37
Our slum, our home
Meet the family who decided a number of years ago that they were due for a downgrade - they left their upper-middle class life in Australia and moved to a slum in India. Why did they do it and what have they learned?
Oct 22, 2018•29 min•Ep. 36
The Sabbath Community
Life can get so crazy-busy that it actually takes discipline to ensure we get some quality rest. The ancient tradition of Sabbath offers a weekly rhythm of rest, renewal and togetherness.
Oct 15, 2018•29 min•Ep. 35
Brain Choke
Why, at the crucial moment, can the outcome of a sporting or artistic performance be so dismayingly uncertain? What separates the sweaty palmed dizzy successes from the gut-wrenching failures? International speaker and brain-function educator Dr Arlene Taylor says it's all in your head.
Oct 02, 2018•28 min•Ep. 34
Robot Reality
If even a super-smart tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is worried about artificial intelligence and the rise of the machines, shouldn't the rest of us be?
Sep 25, 2018•28 min•Ep. 33
Medicinal Cannabis
The gradual acceptance in the medical and research community that cannabis can be an effective medication for certain conditions has led to changes in the legal status of medical marijuana. But it's still very difficult for patients to legally access. A Gold Coast journalist and a local GP share their perspectives.
Sep 17, 2018•28 min•Ep. 32
Fathers Day
There's no workshop manual for fathering - all most of us have is what our own dads taught us, and that can be a bit hit and miss. Family life educator Trafford Fischer offers some tips for dads raising sons and explores the tragic but fascinating history of Fathers Day.
Sep 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 31
Practising Faith
What if being a believer is less like wearing your favourite football team's shirt and chanting the team song and more like lacing up and turning up for regular training and games? Book editor, activist, basketballer and former Signs of the Times editor Nathan Brown is up for the challenge.
Sep 03, 2018•28 min•Ep. 30
Baptism
Jews, Hindus, Christians and Muslims all practise ritual purification by water. What does the Bible say about baptism and its meaning? Pastor Wayne Boehm explains.
Aug 27, 2018•29 min•Ep. 29
Fatherhood
In Australia there are about half a million households where kids are growing up without a dad. What's the impact of that, and what can be done about it. We chat with fatherhood advocate Warwick Marsh.
Aug 20, 2018•29 min•Ep. 28
Laughter
Laughter is contagious. It releases tension, breaks though our defences and helps us connect with everyone from close family to total strangers. In very real sense laughter is an incredible gift.
Aug 13, 2018•21 min•Ep. 27
Public/Private
Are we too obsessed with the private lives of celebrities, politicians and other public figures? Or should we be concerned when their private ethics don't match up with their public statements? And how would you or I fare under the same spotlight?
Aug 06, 2018•29 min•Ep. 26
Meet Daniel Kuberek
In this episode we get to know Daniel Kuberek, Signs of the Times' new assistant editor. We also take a sneak peak at the highlights of the August edition of the magazine. Check it out at http://signsofthetimes.org.au
Jul 30, 2018•26 min•Ep. 25
Indigenous Christian
Australia's indigenous history is entangled with its Christian history, for better and worse. What's the way forward and how are the arts involved? This episode springboards from the cover article of the July 2018 Signs magazine - https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/bittersweet-the-christian-aboriginal-connection
Jul 22, 2018•30 min•Ep. 24
Eternity
Before there was Banksy there was Mr Eternity, an anonymous street artist who tagged the footpaths of Sydney for 35 years. This is his story. This podcast contains an interview with Roy Williams, leading author of the Mr Eternity book, which is also reviewed in this month's Signs of the Times magazine - http://signsofthetimes.org.au
Jul 16, 2018•28 min•Ep. 23
Humblebrag
Do you volunteer or serve your community in some way? Do you “do good”? Well, it’s great if you do, but have you ever stopped to wonder who you’re actually helping – whose interests you’re really serving. Is it possible that, right down deep, buried at the bottom of your generosity, there’s lurking more than a little self-interest? Listen for details of how you can get a free copy of Darren Morton's "Live More Happy" book along with your new Signs magazine subscription. Visit our website: http:/...
Jul 08, 2018•26 min•Ep. 22
Beauty
Is beauty a trap? Or a trapdoor into a deeper reality. Vanesa Pizzuto thinks it's kind of both. Check out the interview here and read the original article at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/beholding-beauty
Jul 02, 2018•24 min•Ep. 21
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