Episodes

  • Passing the torch in Indigenous Australia
    Jul 9 2025

    What does it mean to celebrate NAIDOC Week—not just as a cultural observance, but as a national calling? In this episode, Indigenous pastor Darren Garlett unpacks the history, heart and hope behind NAIDOC and what it really means for Australia’s future. We talk about truth-telling, intergenerational mentoring, the role of faith and why reconciliation starts with walking across the room.

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    32 mins
  • Empathy: a bug in the machine?
    Jun 20 2025

    Are we feeling our way into failure? In an age where empathy is praised as a high virtue, some argue it's steering us toward destruction. This episode explores the unintended consequences of unchecked compassion—and those who advocate for the abandonment of empathy altogether. Is our obsession with empathy making the West morally fragile?

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    46 mins
  • The real David
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode, we speak to Mitchell Strahan. Mitch recently reviewed the recent TV series House of David, which you can read here. We dug a little deeper beneath the surface of the show, its historical background and how the show portrays the Bible stories, characters—and God.

    Fair warning: it gets nerdy.

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    51 mins
  • Class war at the Communion table
    May 26 2025

    What if Communion wasn’t just a sacred ritual—but a bold act of social resistance? In this episode, we dive into Paul's scorching critique of classism in the Corinthian church and explore how a shared meal became a battleground for justice, dignity, and radical equality. From Martin Luther to modern-day churches, what does Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 11 have to say about power, privilege, and who gets a seat at the table?

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The mothers of the mothers
    May 12 2025

    Mother's Day is here and to celebrate, Zanita spoke to some of the mothers who often get forgotten: the mothers of the mothers. So, however you celebrate this year, don't forget to listen to your mum. You may be surprised what wisdom she has to offer.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Pandemics and the pain paradox
    Apr 30 2025

    Covid-19 changed a great many things—including how we think about illnesses and pandemics in general. Zombie movies hit different post-Covid and the upcoming film 28 Years Later explores a world irrevocably shaped by its own pandemic.

    Join us in talking to Mark Hadley about his recent article Pandemics and the problem of pain. We talk about the movie but more interestingly, we talk about the issue that has plagued believers for centuries. What do we do with pain and how can Christians believe in a good God who allows it?

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    35 mins
  • The pope has died. What happens next?
    Apr 24 2025

    In this special episode, Zanita and Jesse discuss the recent passing of Pope Francis. What happens after the pope's death, the mourning period and the appointment of a new pope?

    If you'd prefer to read Jesse's write up, you can do so here.

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    43 mins
  • Heartbreak at Kokoda
    Apr 15 2025

    When Signs of the Times editor Jarrod Stackelroth embarked on a journey walking the Kokoda Track, he couldn't have imagined the ups and downs he would experience. Despite the hardships he was about to endure, it taught him a lesson he'd never forget.

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    1 hr