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We're back for our annual end-of-year roundup featuring the whole team, all together! In this episode, Jarrod, Zanita and Jesse talk about their favourite episodes for the year, stories in the news we wished we'd had more time to cover and what's in store for 2025.
If you've been a faithful listener this year, we'd also like to say thank-you for enabling us to have conversations that matter. We wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year. We'll see you in 2025.
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Road to Bethlehem is an extraordinary event that happens every year in selected locations around Australia and New Zealand. It also has just celebrated its 30th birthday. Join friend of the pod Nathan Brown as he speaks to the current director of RtB Melbourne, Alicia Ralph.
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War is more in our faces than it's ever been before. But in the face of more global conflicts, have we become almost spiritually attracted to it?
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(00:00) - Signs Radio 217(03:59) - Introduction and Welcome(04:10) - Reflecting on Remembrance Day(04:43) - Exploring the Article: Do We Worship War?(04:53) - Edinburgh Castle and War Memorials(07:06) - Religion and National Identity(08:10) - The Decline of Religion in Scotland(11:34) - The Role of War in Modern Society(13:10) - The Human Fascination with Heroism(20:28) - The Dangers of Mythologizing War(28:23) - Conscientious Objectors and True Heroism -
It's the race that stops the nation. But should we stop it altogether?
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Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses | Nup to the Cup | ADRA Australia
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The two topics we were all taught to avoid at the dinner table are religion and politics. Today, we're tackling both. In the light of the upcoming American election, we speak to Mark Hadley about Alex Garland's Civil War. What can it teach us about religion and politics, and how should we relate the two to each other?
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In this episode, we speak to Kelli Pepa. Kelli is a pastor, dad and former member of NZ's own Purest Form. Purest Form was one of the very first R&B groups in New Zealand and in many ways, paved the way for the modern Kiwi R&B scene. We talk to Kelli about his journey in the music industry, his background of faith and the journey that led him away from Purest Form and into pastoral ministry.
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This episode is a special one. We spoke to not one, not two—but three guests about the issues of climate change in the South Pacific.
Connect with Tracie & Taupo | ADRA NZ | "People Need the Lord" song
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This episode was more difficult than most to put together. Today, we're talking to Greg Young about Ukraine and the refugee crisis that's currently going on in it.
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This episode, we talk about American presidents and their relationships with their dads. Strap in, because it's going to be a ride.
More -> Jesse's article -> Signs of the Times
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Today, we speak to Pastor Daniel Christie. Daniel didn't grow up in a Christian household but even as a skeptic, found Christianity. Now he works as a pastor and is passionate about sharing the Bible. In this episode, we cover the historicity of the Bible, archaeological evidence for it, as well as the canon of Scripture.
Show notes
(00:00) - Intro, debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza(09:14) - Daniel's Background(13:40) - The Bible's claims about itself(14:45) - What is inspiration?(17:57) - Is the Bible outdated?(21:48) - Does archaeology support or disprove the biblical accounts?(33:42) - The issue of manuscript copies(45:46) - Do seeming contradictions actually support the authenticity of the Bible?(49:07) - Bible translations, does the "perfect" translation exist?(53:56) - What about prophecy?(59:23) - The canon, the Book of Enoch(01:08:32) - "The Bible is not an end in and of itself, but the means to God"(01:09:13) - Dan's recommendations(01:12:56) - Outro
More -> What is the Bible? -> More about steles -> Signs of the TimesLinks and sources
Debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the BibleBiblical Archaeology SocietyDaniel's recommendations
Bible ProjectBlue Letter BibleBible Study ToolsThe Case for Christ by Lee StrobelChristian Apologetics and Research Ministry -
In this episode, Zanita talks to longtime friend of the show Maryellen Hacko, as well as Georgia, a new friend. The topic is the Sabbath, a much-misunderstood concept. Maryellen is a life-long Seventh-day Adventist but Georgia isnt, so their perspectives, while different, are nonetheless complementary.
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It's a story of hope, loss and truth. And, it's coming to a cinema near you soon. In this episode, we speak to Kyle Portbury, a filmmaker and director of THE HOPEFUL. The film charts a rocky period in American history, starting in the War of 1812 and going all the way into the late 19th century. It tells the story of a group of Christians convinced the world was going to end—and what happened to them when the world didn't.
THE HOPEFUL is coming to a cinema near you in October 2024. Check out www.thehopefulmovie.com.au to learn more.
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Energy drinks are everywhere and for the most part, we just accept them as part of our everyday beverage consumption culture. But are they all they're cracked up to be—and could they be dangerous for us and our kids?
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Moesha Johnson came from humble beginnings; a Christian country girl from rural Australia. But, like many other kids, she had dreams. In particular, she dreamed of swimming professionally. This dream seemed too big to come to fruition, so Moesha did what most responsible people do: she got a job, studied a degree and pursued a "normal" career. But, the dream of swimming never left her and one day, she got an opportunity that would change her life forever.
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In this episode, we speak to Melody Tan. Melody is the director of Mums at the Table, a project that seeks to connect mums with like-minded people and help them create a sense of community. Melody recently wrote an article titled "The Mum Load", where she talks about the mental pressures every mum faces—as well as the breakdown she had a few years ago, and how she overcame it.
Many thanks to Melody for her article, as well as all the wonderful mothers who contributed to this episode.
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Let's face it: most of us who are parents often feel like we're fighting a losting battle. It's not a battle against monsters—but screens. Whether an iPad or TV, media seeks to shape the next generation in ways that often contradict the values we're trying to raise our children to live by.
In this episode, we speak to media critic and contributor to Signs of the Times, Mark Hadley. Mark has raised children in a media-rich environment. So, what does someone "in the industry" think about parenting in this context?
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Satan, demons, conjurings: these are all the hallmarks of the sinister subculture many know of as "the occult". It's a shadowy world of secret societies, subliminal messaging and the taboo and anathema.
It's also a world that Jamie Lehn inhabited for many years of his life. Growing up in the church, he had a traumatic experience at a young age. Seeking a way to heal his pain, he turned to drugs, occult practices and later, flirted with the possibility of being inducted into a secret society. How did it happen, what was it like and where did this journey take him? Join us on this episode to find out.
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Many of us are lonelier than ever before. According to the data, in the Western world, men are among the loneliest. When men leave the workforce and retire, many of them lose their social networks, as well as a primary driver for meaning, purpose and fulfilment. All too often, they waste away or go through messy breakups with their spouse, unable to cope with the transition. In this episode, Zanita takes a trip to her local mens' shed. It's a place where men (and women) of all ages are welcome to practice their hobby, connect and find community.
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SOURCES
Expert reveals impact of loneliness | 60 Minutes Australia
Male inequality, explained by an expert | Big Think
Loneliness: The silent epidemic | ABC News
Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic? (ft. @Katimorton) | PBS
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Welcome to the brand-new version of the podcast. We're excited and we hope you enjoy it!
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Today we're talking about the so-called "fertility cliff"—the belief that after the age of 35, a woman's chance of having a child drops precipitously. We had the opportunity to interview Sisi Toro, an educator and self-confessed medical nerd. Through her research she's discovered that fertility isn't just about your age—there's much more to the story.Disclaimer: though the data presented in this article is scientifically backed, every person’s experience is different. Science on fertility is emerging and many factors may affect your situation. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
Read her article | Get more SignsCHAPTERS
Australian women having fewer children and later in lifeBirths: provisional data for 2022 (USA)Having Kids Later in Life: Healthy Pregnancies as You AgeExtended Maternal Age at Birth of Last Child and Women’s Longevity in the Long Life Family StudyIs the Fertility Cliff a Myth?Why 'Geriatric Pregnancy' Is a Thing of the PastSBS, The 35-year-old fertility cliff: Fact or fiction?FRANCE24, Getting pregnant after 35: US research says reproductive years now extend to 37CityTV, At what age does your fertility begin to decline?
(00:01) - Intro(03:42) - Sisi's background(05:47) - The conventional view on age 35(07:47) - More women are having children later in life than ever before(08:36) - Harvard Medical School study(10:56) - Stress as a factor(15:10) - Modern hospitals don't "bat an eye" at older pregnancy(18:59) - Environment as a factor(21:48) - Raw milk and bone broth(23:37) - Stress is "the new smoking"(31:07) - Focus on health habits that are sustainable(33:02) - Pressure on relationships(35:51) - God's timing(37:23) - Outro
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It's been a few years in the making, but Signs Radio officially just turned 200... well, 200 episodes! Join us as we reminisce about the past, discuss some highlights from the past 200 episodes and look to the future of the podcast!
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