Finding the right fit
Maybe you don't actually 'hate' exercise. Maybe you just haven't found the right fitness strategy for you. Image: Unsplash_Gustavo Torres
May 31, 2020•30 min•Ep. 110
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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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Can we beat bullying?
Despite decades of attempts to stamp out bullying, rates remain stubbornly high, not to mention how bullying has metastasised online. What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it?
May 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 109
How to grow hope
"To be born into the twenty-first century is to be born into an era of hopelessness," says media and cultural critic Mark Hadley, citing evidence that shows this is not just his opinion. The way out, he suggests, begins by rediscovering the meaning of 'hope.' Image: Unsplash_Senjuti Kundu
May 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 108
The fundamentals of family
Bjorn Karlman is the proud dad of a pre-school-aged daughter and can't stop talking about his wife, Jammie. In this episode he shares how he very nearly wasn't a dad and how Jammie's difficult pregnancy strengthened their marriage and their faith. Image: Unsplash_Isaac Quesada
May 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 107
The Elvis the world forgot
Tribute artist Gavin Chatelier's passion is to remind the world about Elvis Presley's spirituality and gospel tunes.
May 04, 2020•28 min•Ep. 106
Did the Bible predict Covid-19?
As disaster mounts on disaster and experts warn of a dire future, many people are wondering if this is the end of days. What does the Bible say? Image: Unsplash_Ashkan Forouzani
Apr 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 105
Justice at the roots
Plenty of fantastic charities are making a positive difference rescuing and rehabilitating people suffering from trafficking and slavery. But is anyone doing anything to dismantle the criminal structures that perpetuate these abuses? Yes. Image: Unsplash_Zeyn Afuang
Apr 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 104
Need help to beat debt?
When the bills are piling up and there seems no way out, an Aussie organisation is there to support and find solutions. Meet Rosie Kendall, CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), who believes that every town and suburb in Australia already has the beginnings of a centre of hope and help: the church. Photo: Unsplash—Amy Humphries
Apr 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 103
Be Human. Connect.
Covid-19 is likely to only exacerbate problems arising from a pre-existing pandemic: loneliness. Why is human contact so hard in an interconnected world? Image: Unsplash—Noah Buscher
Apr 06, 2020•29 min•Ep. 102
The problem with plastic
Time and again, human innovation has delivered unexpected side-effects. What can we learn from the story of plastic? Photo: Unsplash—Jasmin Sessler
Mar 29, 2020•28 min•Ep. 101
Stopping Traffick
Human trafficking is one of the world's most profitable industries. And, it might surprise you to learn, these criminal enterprises touch each of us. Photo: Unsplash—Anthony Tran
Mar 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 100
Those who survive
History is littered with the stories of nations and peoples that were completely wiped out. But then there are the survivors — those who have managed to stubbornly hold on to a sense of identity and purpose. The Bible calls these kinds of tenacious groups a "remnant". What can we learn from them today? Photo: Unsplash—Radu Florin
Mar 16, 2020•29 min•Ep. 99
My first cruise
Glenda McClintock's first cruise involved tropical waters, palm-fringed beaches . . . the edge of a cyclone, rain-soaked bedding and an inspirational glimpse of people helping people living in isolated commununities.
Mar 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 98
Hardwired for racism?
Many people are afraid of snakes, but they just can't explain why. Is their fear hardwired or a learned behaviour? Many people instinctively dislike those of other races, but they just can't explain why . . .
Mar 02, 2020•30 min•Ep. 97
Remember to rest
A life spent spinning frantically round and round will leave you dizzy. It's important to stop. Here's how. Photo: Unsplash—Spring Fed Images
Feb 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 96
Making sense of the Trinity
It's one of the key foundational teachings of Christianity, but also one of the most complex and hotly debated. How can God both be One and still have an aspect of threeness? What is the Trinity and why is it important? Signs Radio host Kent Kingston chats with theologian Dariusz Jankiewicz. Photo credit: Unsplash—Ravi Roshan
Feb 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 95
Learning to Love
It's a strange paradox that in order to be emotionally secure, sometimes you need to be prepared to be vulnerable. Maryellen Fairfax shares what's she's learned through love and loss. Photo: Unsplash—Jonathan Borba
Feb 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 94
I Survived Cancer
It's the sentence you never want to hear your doctor say: "I'm sorry, it's cancer." Journalist and mum of three Tracey Bridcutt recounts her battle with breast cancer.
Feb 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 93
The Christmas Invasion
Yeah, everyone loves the idea of the Baby in the manger - babies are cute! But why is the birth of Jesus such a big deal for Christians?
Jan 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 92
Wake Up Call
People around the world are being exiled, imprisoned, tortured and killed simply because of their religion or belief - the scale of the issue is mind-numbing. Amnesty Australia's Graham Thom is one person committed to making a positive difference. Photo: Unsplash / Dev Asangbam
Dec 16, 2019•30 min•Ep. 91
Disney goes dark
The kids that grew up on the first Toy Story movies are young adults now. But as the franchise has rolled on, the tone and themes of the plots have become darker and more self-obsessed. Are these really the lessons we want our kids to learn? Signs Radio host Kent Kingston chats with media critic Mark Hadley.
Dec 09, 2019•30 min•Ep. 90
Can't sleep on concrete
It was only for one night, but Toowoomba's Jacob Ugljesa's eyes were opened when he slept on the streets to raise money for the homeless. What would it take to open his heart? Photo: Unsplash—Jon Tyson
Dec 02, 2019•29 min•Ep. 89
How to make a healthy baby
Many would-be mums struggling to fall pregnant are given the blunt prescription, "lose weight," based on well-attested research. What's coming to light more recently, however, is the impact of the male partner's health on fertility and even the health outcomes of any offspring.
Nov 25, 2019•29 min•Ep. 88
Surviving Year 12
What stresses — and opportunities — does Year 12 present for you and your child? Veteran English teacher Denise Nelson offers some practical tips.
Nov 18, 2019•30 min•Ep. 87
Lest We Forget
War, peace, sacrifice. So what exactly is it that we're supposed to remember on Remembrance Day?
Nov 11, 2019•27 min•Ep. 86
The Reluctant Leader
It's inevitable that, at some point, you'll be in charge . . . of something or some other people. That makes you a leader. And how you lead is important, says leadership consultant Eddie Hypolite.
Nov 04, 2019•29 min•Ep. 85
Who was Jesus?
Many religions and philosophies claim Jesus Christ as their own, but who was he, assuming he existed at all?
Oct 21, 2019•29 min•Ep. 84
The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
Taylor Swift's habit of dropping cryptic hints about her upcoming music projects got high school teacher Kira-Leigh Josey thinking about the world's longest running treasure hunt and the search for the ultimate Lover.
Oct 14, 2019•27 min•Ep. 83
Comparison is the thief of joy
If focusing on the accomplishments and attributes of other people is making you miserable, here are some handy tips to help you escape the deadly cycle of comparison. Image: Joshua Rawson—Unsplash
Oct 07, 2019•30 min•Ep. 82
Be Fruitful
In the scramble to 'get rich quick', is it possible that we've missed what real wealth is?
Sep 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 81
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