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February 22, 2009

Open House - March 1, 2009

This week, we talk about the man in every woman’s life. For many women, there is what psychologist H Norman Wright calls a 'father wound' - a father who was either abusive, emotionally distant or simply not there. This week...

Is Australia Becoming More Secular?

Well the official statistics are pointing to a secularisation of Australia – with more and more people declaring they have “No Religion”…  We spoke this week to Dr John Dickson from the Centre for Public Christianity about this trend. Despite...

Open Up - When your dream wasn't God's plan

Phil Vischer told of how his dramatic success with the company “Big Idea” was short-lived, because it wasn’t really what God wanted for him, in the end. His story of success and failure may have reminded you of your own...

Second Opinion - Family member has Bipolar Disorder

Ever wished you had your own panel of experts to take your problems to? Or ever wondered what the average person in the street would do—or has done—in the same situation as you? That’s what our Second Opinion segment is...

February 18, 2009

Got a problem? We'll give you a Second Opinion

Ever wished you had your own panel of experts to take your problems to? Or ever wondered what the average person in the street would do—or has done—in the same situation as you? That’s what our Second Opinion segment is...

February 15, 2009

Coming Up on Open House - February 22

After a tough fortnight, it’s time for some light relief… Phil Vischer built his Veggie Tales animated children’s stories into a worldwide business. Then it collapsed in bankruptcy. Tonight he talks about what he achieved, where he went wrong, and...

The Bushfires - How have you been impacted?

It’s been a tumultuous week for many Victorians, and many other Australians too – I’m sure a lot of our listeners have been touched in one way or another by the bushfires… Time to tell us how you’re feeling... • Have...

The influence of Charles Darwin's ideas... What do you think?

This week we heard from two Christian thinkers on the topic of Charles Darwin, his theory of evolution, and the impact of that theory on our world today. Dr Tom Frame, author of Darwin in the Antipodes, spoke on Darwin's influence...

Second Opinion - Former Wife is Back on the Scene...

Ever wished you had your own panel of experts to take your problems to? Or ever wondered what the average person in the street would do—or has done—in the same situation as you? That’s what our Second Opinion segment is...

TV Review: "Aussie, Get Your Gun" - New programs in 2009

2009 TV: "Aussie get your gun" A sneak preview of television coming up in 2009 - by Mark Hadley of Anglican Media “Violence never solves anything – except conflict,” says art teacher Joffrey Jellineck in the irreverent comedy series, Strangers...

February 8, 2009

Open House - February 15

This Thursday marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth. Just how much has his evolutionary theory shaped contemporary life, faith and culture? This week on Open House we'll explore how Darwin's ideas of ‘natural selection’ and ‘survival of the fittest’...

Open Up - Your Bushfire Experiences

If you’re in an affected region of Victoria or New South Wales and are in safety, please let us know what you’re seeing and experiencing. Have you faced a great loss due to bushfire, recently or in years gone by?...

Second Opinion: An Employee Struggling With Alcohol

Ever wished you had your own panel of experts to take your problems to? Or ever wondered what the average person in the street would do—or has done—in the same situation as you? That’s what our Second Opinion segment is...

Breaking Addictions - Tell us your story

This weekend we heard from guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch, former member of the band Korn. (The podcast of the interview will be available from Monday, February 9). Brian shared the powerful story of how he was rapidly set free from his...

Book Review: Change We Believe In - Barack Obama

“The detail behind the hope” A review of "The Change We Can Believe In", by Barack Obama. Book review by Kara Martin There is enormous pressure on Barack Obama right now. The eyes of the world are on him to...