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April 29, 2010

TV Review: Underbelly Season 3

While the news media's been having a field day reporting on the criminal underworld of places like Melbourne and Kings Cross in Sydney; Channel 9 is cashing in on the fascination once again, pulling in big audiences to its latest...

Book Review - "Eat, Pray, Love"

A review of Elizabeth Gilbert's book "Eat Pray Love". Reviewed by Kara Martin When I was asked to review this book, I was quite reluctant. Yes, it has sold more than 7 million copies; yes it stayed at the top of...

April 26, 2010

Ad-Proofing Your Kids

Tanya Andrusiak is co-author of "Ad-Proofing Your Kids", which helps parents navigate the murky waters of children's marketing. Hear Tanya's advice - from games that teach kids about advertising trickery; to a guide for handling supermarket tantrums.

Aussies in History-Making Flight

Ken Evers talks about the history-making flight he is about to take - the first ever round-the-world flight in an all-Australian aircraft. The epic journey marks 100 years of aviation in Australia, and also aims to raise $1 million dollars in the fight against malaria.

April 25, 2010

Can God Be Found In Fashion?

Stylist Phil Tarling has dressed celebrities from Joanna Lumley, to Jermaine Jackson. This Sunday, he takes us behind the scenes, and tells us whether there's room for God in the fashion industry. Picture: Peter Duhon

April 19, 2010

Search for Intimacy #5

Allan Meyer concludes the Search For Intimacy series with powerful Biblical advice on how to find restoration from past mistakes in the area of relationships and sexuality. Finishes with a prayer of healing....

Nick Geurts From 'Dance' Top Six

He reached the top six in TV's So You Think You Can Dance, and was open about his Christian faith throughout the series. Nick Geurts chats about his unusual journey into dance, how Jesus has changed his life, and...

Bringing Traffickers to Justice

The work of Gary Haugen and the International Justice Mission is the stuff of blockbuster films. He and his team take on thugs, sex traffickers and slave owners to bring justice. Hear about their undercover operations...

April 18, 2010

Second Opinion - Helping People Who Won't Change

This week's dilemma comes from Maggie, who for years has been helping out a young woman who is often in crisis. The young lady, let's call her Tessa, makes bad choices when it comes to boyfriends, who almost always end...

Ethics Classes in NSW Schools

After much controversy about the Ethics Course to be trialled in NSW Schools, we speak to Simon Longstaff, ethics course founder, and Annemaree Whenman, chair of ICCOREIS overseeing Scripture in NSW schools.

April 15, 2010

Getting Porn Off Shop Shelves

Would you like to see pornographic magazines removed from newsagent and service station shelves? You can add your voice to the group of prominent child experts who are calling for change.  On Sunday we heard how leading figures such as...

April 12, 2010

Superchick

Trisha and Matt from Superchick - one of Christian music's biggest bands today - talk about the heart-wrenching life experiences behind some of their lyrics....

Michael Tait: Newsboys frontman

From the heady success of DC Talk to his own band Tait and now his new role as front man of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has tasted plenty of chart success. But temptation and grief haven't been far behind...

Second Opinion - Afraid of the Night

Jenny's in her mid-20s, and in a bid to branch out and become more independent, she recently moved out of home for the first time. She's leased an apartment and moved out on her own.  And to her surprise, she's...

April 5, 2010

Second Opinion - Blind Dates

Justine's workmate has offered to set her up on a blind date... She's not at all enthusiastic, yet wonders what she might miss if she says no. What should she do?

Nick Cave, Bono, and Jesus

Greg Clarke says two of pop music's leading figures, Nick Cave and Bono, have much in common - including a fascination with Jesus. Yet their lyrics reveal very different beliefs. Listen to Greg's interview here....

April 4, 2010

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

Director Tim Burton's latest offering is Alice In Wonderland, in which Depp plays the Mad Hatter, and Australia's own Mia Watikowska is a 19-year-old Alice. Ben McEachen reviews.

Ralph Winter - film producer

If you're a fan of the cinema, chances are you've heard of Ralph Winter. With films like X-Men, Wolverine and Planet of the Apes on his resume, Ralph is one of Hollywood's most significant producers. He's also a committed Christian...

Massacre in Jos, Nigeria (graphic image warning)

While it hasn't had a lot of press in Australia, you may have caught news of a horrifying massacre that recently took place in the town of Jos, Nigeria. Hundreds of people, mostly Christians, were killed in a violent...