Sunday 1 Dec 2013 · Culture · Open House Interviews
Researcher and author Hugh Mackay says a good life is not measured by security, wealth or levels of happiness, but our capacity for selflessness and our treatment of other people. He talks about how to live a good life based on his 40 years of social research and says the golden rule to life is treat other people the way you’d like to be treated.
Childhood grief can negatively impact and define someone’s life if not dealt with appropriately. Author Di McKissock has written a book called The Magic of Memories about what happens in a child’s life, when someone close dies. She says children can handle the truth and there are ways to care for grieving children.
Sunday 1 Dec 2013 · Life · Open House Interviews
Fathers are often reminded of the roles, rules and responsibilities of bringing up their son. Former Queensland Father of the Year Darren Lewis recognises the unique connection between a dad and his boy and talks about firing up that connection so that boys become men. Darren also talks about running father-son adventures around the country and shares his wisdom.
Christmas is a time of giving and it’s also a time of excessive want. Author and well-being expert David Penglase says the retail world wants us to buy and want more, but it leaves us feeling restless, dissatisfied and unhappy. David talks about finding a true feeling of contentment and encourages people to enjoy the true meaning and experience of Christmas.
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Sunday 1 Dec 2013 · Christmas · Open House Interviews
Australian television audiences will see the Christian message broadcast on Channel 7 this coming Christmas. Producer Phil Smith talks about A Wise Man and says it explores the events of the first Christmas. He talks about the achievement of having this show on free-to-air TV and says it will have an enormous impact.
If the Christmas message means anything to us, we should be reaching out to help others in need. Pastor Koy Chhim is on the National Leadership Team Operation Christmas Child and talks about giving children hope at Christmas time with shoe boxes full of gifts. Pastor Koy says the program is of true worth and brings a little joy to children with so little.
Leigh’s top ten: The rich and enriching story of music educator, conductor and maestro Richard Gill. He shares troubling stories from his school days and talks about how he made it through to become an Australian classical music legend. Richard also talks about the highs and lows of his career.
Sunday 1 Dec 2013 · Faith · Open House Interviews
Open House human condition guru Lyn Worsley wraps up her ask anything series based on resilient adults. She talks about the new element of the resilient doughnut and takes questions from listeners struggling to understand resilience or live as a resilient adult.
Sunday 24 Nov 2013 · Culture · Open House Interviews
Success did not come easily for Grammy Award winning singer songwriter Ashley Cleveland. She talks about her battle with addiction, divorce, unplanned pregnancy and feeling hopelessly undervalued. Ashley says her new book ‘Little Black Sheep’ is about the one who saved her and gave her hope.
World renowned historian Rodney Stark has devoted his life to looking at the way Christian faith has impacted on our world. He talks about the very early days of the Christian church and says love and good works is good for this world.
The Christian life is like a race and it sees many Christian leaders stumble, burn out, or veer off the track. Author Dave Kraft says leaders don’t automatically finish well. He talks about coaching leaders so they last and says they need to be guided through the three stages of leadership.
Ever had a question about the Christian faith and never got a decent answer? Senior Pastor of Crossway Church Dale Stephenson puts himself out there for the fifth and final instalment of ‘ask anything’ on Open House. He explores some of life’s biggest questions and addresses issues we continually struggle to grasp.