Finidng happiness in simplicity
Finidng happiness in simplicity
Many men do not recognize, acknowledge, or seek help for their depression. They may be reluctant to talk about how they are feeling. Maris Deepers highlights issues men commonly face and how we can support them in getting help.
The great debate over school scripture with new moves to ban it altogether. A new petition has been launched by the Fairness in Religion in Schools group aimed at ceasing special religious instruction. We hear both sides of the argument with Graham McDonald from Children of the World and Dr. David Zyngier from Monash University in Melbourne.
In less than a month there will be a new Pope following the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Father Frank Brennan from ACU takes a look at the current field of candidates and predicts who he thinks will take the top job.
Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation shocked the world prompting questions about the future of the Catholic Church. Brisbane Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge saw Pope Benedict just two days before he resigned and says the news came as a bolt out of the blue. He analyses the situation and talks about what this means for the church.
Doubt in the Christian faith is actually a positive thing according to author Andrea Palpant Dilley. He book Faith and Other Flat Tires recounts how she grew up in a missionary family, fell away from her faith and returned with a stronger belief. She shares her story and says we all face roadblocks at one time or another.
A great little community project that has the potential to make a huge difference. Rector of St Michael’s Vaucluse Michael Palmer talks about how his congregation made a boat from old materials when their church building was renovated. He says they will auction the boat off and donate the money to people in Tanzania to build a bible school.
We conclude our series on optimism with Open House human condition guru Lyn Worsley. This week she revises her conversations over the past few weeks and puts the test on Leigh to find out whether he is a pessimist or optimist.
Still deep in the awards season, we hear about Oscar nominated French film Amour. Open House film critic Ben McEachen says the themes are highly suitable for everyday life including love, companionship and care.
We continue our series on Fearless Daughters of the Bible with author Lee Grady. This week he talks about the more obscure women in the Bible and says their life lessons are just as important as some of the really well known women.
Angels are mentioned 273 times in the bible, but do they still exist today? Author and psychologist Judith MacNutt addresses all the modern myths in her book, Angels Are For Real. She says Angels are very real, powerful and messengers of God.
Mark Graalman, the drummer of Sanctus Real, talks to Aaron & Erin about the journey of the sixth studio album, ‘Run’, and what’s in store for the future.
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