In this episode of Signs Radio, we speak to Mark Hadley about Christmas movies. They're cheesy, saccharine-sweet and are usually unrealistic to the point of being ridiculous. But buried in these movies are themes that transcend time and space—themes that are universal to all of us. So, despite my distaste, are Christmas movies actually great???? More Signs of the Times content
Justin's done it all. First breaking his back selling books door-to-door, then as a Youtuber, podcaster, as well as now an Instagram and TikTok creator, he knows the ups and downs of social media all too well. In this fascinating interview, we talk to him about his journey, what he's learned and if he were to start on social media today, what he'd do. We also tackle the more existential question: should you aspire to be a social media influence anyway? We wrote an article about this topic. We th...
In this episode, I (Jesse) take you on a journey back to a time when I had my own experience with gambling. No, it wasn't scratchies, pokies or any other traditional forms of gambling. I was addicted to a slot machine in a videogame. As it turns out, it's far more common than you'd think. Come with me on a journey through card games, videogames and Japanese slot machines known as "gacha games". Read the article | Connect with Jesse | More Podcasts...
This episode, Zanita and Jesse are live in-studio with Maryellen Hacko! Maryellen wrote an article recently about her trip to Singapore with her two sisters and what it revealed to her about her always-hurrying nature. We talk about that, as well as equating your work with your worth, hustle culture and how to enjoy life even when it's busy. Read her article in full | Follow Maryellen on Instagram | More Podcasts...
In this bonus episode, we speak to Professor Renee Bittoun on the topic of vaping. Professor Bittoun is a physiologist and clinical academic. Among many other achievements, she is currently Conjoint Professor at Notre Dame University, Australia and Professor, Head of the Nicotine Addiction Unit, Lifestyle Medicine, Avondale University, Australia. Professor Bittoun has specialised in nicotine addiction for more than 40 years and is considered a world expert in the field. She initiated the first-e...
This episode, we talk to Emma Dyer. Emma is a former teacher and pastor, and is a current wife and mum of two. Recently, she wrote an article for us about her struggle to ditch the screens and take a real day of rest. Sabbath has been part of her world for a long time but for the longest time, she never felt fulfilment and peace on the day. This all changed when she made the concerted choice to get rid of her and her familys' screens for a day. To read her full article, head to www.signsofthetim...
In this episode, we speak to Ellice Cook and Zanita Fletcher about two articles they wrote in Signs of the Times magazine. Both of them touch on the themes of prayer and silence, and how they responded differently to silence. To read their articles, all you need to do is head to our main page: www.signsofthetimes.org.au
In this episode, we talk to Daniel Principe about pornography. Daniel works with Collective Shout, which in their own words is "a grassroots campaigns movement against the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls". We talk about the myths surrounding porn, the devastating effects it has on women and girls and how it is shaping our culture to become less empathetic and more violent. You can connect with Daniel at www.lastoftheromans.org. You can learn more about the work of Collect...
This episode is a recording of the live conversation we recently had with Pr Robbie Berghan. Robbie is an international speaker, evangelist and host of "The Faith Experiment" on Faith FM. This is his story, from being a committed atheist to finding faith in the most unlikely place. If you'd like to find out more about Robbie's story and you live in Australia, text code SIGNS to 04 888 453 11. It's absolutely free! www.signsofthetimes.org.au www.faithfm.com.au
This episode, we talk to Dr Christiana Leimena-Lehn. She's a medical researcher and health and wellness director working for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sydney, Australia. We discuss an article she's recently written for us about the hottest new thing in physical health: gut health. What is it, how does it affect your day-to-day and how can you achieve better gut health? To read the full article and more, head to www.signsofthetimes.org.au To take the gut health challenge, head to www.el...
This episode, we speak to Lachlan Townend about faith and pain. It's an often-misunderstood topic and Lachlan is making a bold claim: that believing in a higher power can actually have healing properties. Before you dismiss the idea, give this episode a listen! To read Lachlan's full article and more, visit our website: www.signsofthetimes.org.au
This episode, we talk to Pr Joseph Skaf about money. How you can manage it well, have a better relationship with money and ultimately, make it work for and not the other way around. To read Joseph's article, head to www.signsofthetimes.org.au To listen to Joseph's podcast, head to www.faithfm.com.au/program/two-cents-podcast-money-management/ (00:00) - Copy of Signs Radio 188 Audio (53:52) -
This episode, we celebrate NAIDOC Week and have a fascinating discussion with Pr Luke Stuart. Luke is the ATSIM director for South Queensland and comes with decades of experience ministering in indigenous communities. We also talk about the Voice to Parliament discussion that is currently dividing the country, and how a measured and understanding approach can cut through the controversy and find a healthy middle ground. To find out more, visit www.signsofthetimes.org.au
In this episode of Signs Radio, we talk to Jarrod Stackelroth (editor, Signs of the Times magazine) and Melody Tan (director, Mums at the Table) about marriage and relationships. From intimacy to pregnancy to conflict management, we pose the question: "how can we build a relationship that will stand the test of time?" www.signsofthetimes.org.au www.mumsatthetable.com
In this episode of Signs Radio, we talk to Sisi Toro. Sisi is passionate about sunlight—its healing effects, its dietary benefits and how it can improve our health and wellbeing. In this eye-opening interview we discuss all that and more!
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains discussions on sex, pornography and adult themes, therefore it may not be appropriate for a young audience. Parental caution is advised. Sex is everywhere in our modern culture: everyone desperately wants it, many aren't satisfied with their sex life and apparently more people than ever apparently aren't having it. In the April issue of Signs, Zanita Fletcher wrote an article titled: "Welcome to the Sex Recession". We talk about that and everything else sex...
This episode, we talk to Mark Hadley about the TV sensation that caught the world by surprise this year: The Last of Us. Sexuality, horror and the power of relationships: this episode has it all! To read the article or discover more, visit www.signsofthetimes.org.au
Chat GPT is here, and for the few months it's been unleashed upon the world, it has certainly made waves. We talk to Flavius (aka Edi) about the recent developments in AI, what it means for the future and if we should be hopeful, concerned or terrified (spoiler alert, it's not that last one). To read the article or discover more, visit www.signsofthetimes.org.au
In this episode, we delve into a slightly darker subject—gambling. Gambling is something most of us are vaguely aware of but only consider at the edge of our periphery. Today, we dive into the side of gambling few ever talk about: corruption, organised crime and politics.
This episode, we dive into an article appearing in the Jan/Feb issue of Signs of the Times magazine. Zanita wrote an article for us titled: "Travelling with God". How can a train ride in India and the Johari window help us grow in our connection to the Divine? Let's find out.
The whole team's here! We thought, what better way to finish the year than by getting together and recording one last podcast? In this episode, Jesse, Jarrod and Zanita discuss all about the December issue of Signs of the Times. We also reminisce on the year that's almost gone, and look forward to the year that is slowly but surely creeping up on us. We hope that you enjoy this last episode for 2022 and that you have a rejuvenating, fun and joyful break. See you in 2023!
The Qatar World Cup has been, and has continued to be one of the most divisive sporting events in recent memory. From political controversies to human rights violations, it has been difficult to know how to handle this event. Should we boycott it? Should we watch it anyway? How can we make conscientious ethical decisions about moral grey areas such as this? Join us as Daniel Kuberek talks about the game that he loves and the way it has caused such a stir around the world.
What's the deal with all these board games everyone is talking about so much? Well, I've got good news for you! Jesse is here to answer every question you've ever asked about board gaming, as well as every question you've never asked! More importantly though, we'll also explore what board games have taught Jesse about himself and about life.
In the October issue of Signs of the Times magazine, our assistant editor Zanita wrote an article called "Your Net Worth is Not Your Self-Worth". In it, she talks about the effect money has on each of our lives and the ways in which we can combat its sometimes more insidious nature. To reflect on this theme some more, we chatted with Rosie Kendall. Rosie is the CEO of CAP Australia, a non-profit organisation that seeks to help people in financial distress get in charge of their lives. In this ep...
Greg thought he was going to die. Accidents, constant trips to the hospital, drug and alcohol addiction — there's no way this man had long for this world. But that's when God decided to interrupt Greg's downward spiral and turn his life upside-down. This conversation was part of a live event we ran with Greg himself, which is why the audio is not as high-quality as you might expect from Signs Radio. We think the conversation itself makes up for it, though.
This episode, we talk to Signs of the Time's newest team member Zanita about a crazy idea. The simple act of eating around a table once radically transformed how communities related to each other. The most startling thing is, it might be able to do the same again today.
It's not every day you meet someone whose life was literally saved by God. Listen to the amazing story of how Bonita's life was transformed from loneliness and drug addiction to joy and fulfilment.
This month, we talk to Jarrod Stackelroth about his article in June's Signs of the Times called "A Tower Dedicated to Pride". We discuss the Jeddah Tower that is supposedly meant to be the tallest tower in the world, reaching 1km in height. The only problem is, the tower's not complete and has been under construction since 2013. Will it ever be finished? What lessons can we learn from it? And what does this tower have to do with one built thousands of years ago called Babel?
This month, we talk to Braden Blyde who wrote an article in our May issue called "How to Vote in an Election Season". In it, we talk about biblical principles of how to engage with politics, how to know which party best represents the concerns of a faith worldview, and who NOT to vote for.
Nathan Brown joins us to guide us through a fascinating conversation he had with Tim Costello. Tim is a former lawyer, pastor, and activist for faith and justice in Australian politics. He has played a key role in advocating for incredibly important issues at a federal level, and was the CEO of World Vision for many years. He currently serves as the director of Micah Australia.
