In 1956 five missionaries trekked into the Ecuadorian jungle to reach Auca Indians. The missionaries were killed and the story became legendary through the writings of Elizabeth Eliot and others. But their legacy lives on. Join me this week as...
“Without free will, there is despair”A review of The Time Traveller’s Wife - Audrey Niffenegger Review by Kara Martin Readers are fascinated by stories that play with time. Dr Who, Back to the Future, Memento... There are many examples of...
A lot of homeowners in the US are doing it tough right now, but Australians aren’t having an easy time either.... Last week the Reserve Bank released its Financial Stability Review –a report that outlines what’s happening in our banks,...
Scott has a real dilemma, and he’d love to hear your thoughts. He’s 22 years old, has been with his girlfriend Anna for almost two years, and they’ve wanted to get married for over a year now. Both are committed...
This week we explore ‘the good life’. No, not luxury cars and overseas holidays, but the good ethical life. On the big issues, Professor Richard Burridge from King’s College London says not just the words, but the deeds of Jesus...
The “Eye in the Sky” is back in the news. This week Fairfax reported that Sydney City Council is buying a 3D aerial mapping program so they can look down on buildings and other objects, in greater detail. This came...
Our Everyday Dilemma this week is from Maureen, who suffers from a medical condition. While she doesn’t want us to mention the specifics of the condition, we can tell you that she’s lived with chronic pain for the past...
This week join me for a rare conversation with author, journalist and former sceptic Lee Strobel. Once an award-winning legal editor with the Chicago Tribune, Strobel turned his investigative skills to the big questions of God, miracles, suffering, and the...
We’ve been talking tonight about proposed changes to Australia’s poker machine laws; Senator Fielding from Family First wants to see all kinds of limits on poker machines in pubs and clubs – Reducing the amount of money you can put...
“Jesus’ message is more radical than we can imagine”Review of The Third Jesus, Deepak Chopra, by Kara Martin I am so angry at this book, and it disturbs me. After all, there are so many books that reconstruct Jesus, and...
Our Everyday Dilemma tonight comes from Phillip. Phillip’s been married to Carol for many years, but she has recently been diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. Although Carol was professionally diagnosed by a psychologist, she has not accepted the diagnosis....
We heard this week from Naomi Reed, who lived through all kinds of turmoil - including seven literal monsoons in Nepal… And we’ve heard how, in hindsight, she realized these times in fact shaped her. Now I want to hear...
Life’s funny—it’s best understood backwards, but has to be lived forwards! Naomi Reed weathered family tragedy, personal loss and seven Himalayan monsoons. At the time all she could see were the problems; looking back, now she can see God’s hand....
It’s been interesting to hear Simon Holt’s ideas about what it means to be a good neighbour. Do you know your neighbours? If so, what kind of relationship do you have? There’s a few different categories of neighbours, aren’t there?...
Father’s Day – it’s that time when ‘Happy Families’ sit down to big 3 course lunches and celebrate the joy of being together. Is that how Father’s Day was for you? (I don’t think I’ve ever had a Father’s Day...
Margaret and her husband separated six years ago after he had an affair and left her for the other woman. Margaret and her husband had two wonderful children together and they have maintained a good relationship since the split. Margaret...
You remember the 1980s, surely? It was largely the decade of 'chop sokky' - Hong Kong's finest martial artists, and the host of western wannabees who clung to the dragon's tale (think Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, Jean Claude Van Damm,...
Join me for our ‘relationship’ edition of Open House. We’ll talk to the authors of The Marriage Course, the program getting couples to ask tough questions to achieve greater intimacy. We’ll discover the connection between sexuality and spiritual longing, and...
“A Celebration of Difference”Review of Stargirl and Love, Stargirl, Jerry Spinelli, Kara Martin Jerry Spinelli is an award-winning author for teenagers, known for his witty dialogue, his mix of fantasy and realism, and his unforgettable characters. Stargirl is one of...
Jo is 10 weeks pregnant and really happy about it, but she’s not happy in her current job. Jo would really like to find more challenging and fulfilling work and, in fact, believes she has seen a job that would...
Bestselling children's author Mem Fox made headlines today by saying people should not have babies if they are going to put them into childcare after only a few weeks. Mem Fox is the author of Possum Magic - Where is...
Australian kids are fatter than they’ve ever been before. They’re also bombarded with more advertising than ever before. Not just on TV and radio, but also on the internet, their mobile phones and all around our city streets. The Australian...
