For years Anne Rice was the queen of dark supernatural stories, the atheist behind Interview With A Vampire and other well-known books. So why, with 100 million books in print, is she now writing about Jesus? This week hear Anne Rice...
Abortion is an issue that brings out heated emotion on both sides. But even some pro-choice advocates have recognised the inherent cruelty of late-term abortions. At the moment, it is possible for Medicare Funding to be used on late-term abortions, but Tasmanian...
Wendy is a 36 year old occupational therapist. She’s been going out with her boyfriend, Jonathon, for a year and a half. They’re both Christians, and they enjoy spending time together. All Wendy’s friends and family really like Jonathan and...
Is the universe inherently meaningful or meaningless? This week we journey through the principles of geometry, the periodic table and even Shakespeare’s plays to find an answer. According to Ben Wiker, our special guest this week, the simplest cell, great...
We all know that smoking is bad for us, we’ve seen all the graphic images, we’ve heard it all before… but people keep smoking. During the Olympics a new TV commercial is running in NSW, targeting hard-core smokers. The ad...
Sharon is 31 and has just had her first baby, a little girl called Jessica. Jessica is now 3 months old and has been showered with gifts from all Sharon’s friends and relatives, not to mention her parent’s friends and...
“Our Longing for Intimacy”Review of Sexuality and Holy Longing, Lisa Graham McMinn, Kara Martin There is so much talk about sexuality in our society; and so much concern about the impact of a more open attitude to sex. Lisa Graham...
The beliefs of Muslim extremists are well known, but what about other Muslims? Between 2001 and 2007 the Gallup Organisation conducted the largest survey of Muslims ever, incorporating tens of thousands of interviews across 35 countries. Who are the extremists?...
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (M) Reviewer: Barry Gittins This quaint, often hilarious little travelogue reminds us that Morgan Spurlock is a very funny guy who is willing to do all sorts of things to himself...
Are you following the Olympics this year? Did you see the Opening Ceremony? The fireworks, drummers and floating Olympic rings? Are you excited about the Games? Did you see Stephanie Rice win gold? Did it make you feel proud to...
Eric is being pressured by his family to move back home to Malaysia to work in the family business. But he wants to stay in Australia and work when he finishes his university course in June next year. Here’s what...
Sadly, after producing tens and tens of quality Open House shows, our producer Kirsty is leaving us. So we're looking for someone passionate and talented to help Sheridan put together Australia’s leading Christian radio program on life, faith and culture....
R.T Kendall says no matter where you are in life, God can still use you, even if you think you've stuffed up beyond all redemption. He'll join The Open House to discuss how God gives second chances. Plus, is the...
Chris is the CEO of a small publishing business, and to keep the business profitable, he needs to sack a staff member. It just so happens that Chris is friends with everyone in the organisation, and counts the person who...
This week the government announced significant changes to Australia’s immigration policy. Immigration minister Chris Evans says he “rejects the notion that dehumanising and punishing unauthorised arrivals with long-term detention is an effective or civilised response.” As such, unauthorised arrivals will...
