Ron Nikkel has been behind the bars of more prisons than possibly anyone on earth. But he's no hardened criminal. He is the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship international - that's the Christian prison ministry founded by Chuck...
Hear why Ben McEachen was unimpressed with the big-screen version of the 80s video game....
It's easy to see God at work when a miracle happens, but what about in the everyday? In our work and our marriage, the washing up and the rainy days? Dean Nelson, author of "God Hides in Plain Sight", will give us some tips this Sunday night.
The famous American geneticist Dr Craig Venter has led a scientific breakthrough by developing a cell containing DNA built from scratch in a laboratory. Theologian Dr Brian Edgar explores the question, "Does God want us creating artificial life?"
"The Secret Scripture", by Sebastian Barry. Reviewed by Kara Martin An ancient woman who has retained her faculties is locked up in an Irish mental health institution. However, after health reforms, and the need to make way for a new...
It seems the teenage musical genre will never die. First there was Fame...next came High School Musical...Now, Glee takes centre stage. Hear Mark Hadley's review
Heard of Nature Deficit Disorder? It's a new term describing the lack of nature and open spaces in kids lives, and the impact on their health. Environmental psychologist, Dr Kathleen Bagot, explains.
Each year more than 800-thousand women and children enter prostitution around the world, joining an estimated 10-million women already involved. This week author Victor Malarek lifts the lid on the industry, and proposes a radical way of bringing change.
This week on Open House we spoke with psychologist Karyl McBride, an expert on dealing with problems caused by narcissistic relatives. Her book, "Will I Ever Be Good Enough?" deals particularly with how daughters are affected by narcissistic mothers. Catch...
The legend of Robin Hood has been immortalized on screen by dozens of actors - Errol Flynn, Sean Connery and Kevin Costner have all played the benevolent archer, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Now we can...
Jesus taught us not to judge others, yet he also told us to judge right from wrong. How do we make judgements without becoming judgemental? Psychologist Terry Cooper will help us work through that dilemma this week.
Google is collecting info about your wi-fi connections, and Facebook is making it harder and harder to keep your info private. Are you worried about Internet privacy?
'Un-Australian', a 'symbol of male domination', a 'security risk'. Those are some of the criticisms levelled at the burqa--the full-body veil worn by some Muslim women. Some Australian voices are calling for it to be banned in public. I was...
Even the title of this book will be offensive to many Christians. Philip Pullman, atheist and children's author, was asked to contribute to the publisher's "Myth" series, and chose as his subject, "the Gospels". Clearly he's making a statement by that alone.
The Anglican Church's General Synod says we need to have fewer children, and reduce immigration, to protect the environment and curb population growth. It says that if we don't, we are stealing from future generations. What do you think?
Tony's been asked to be a groomsman, but he's concerned for the bride-to-be. She's a Christian, her fiancé is not, and he's worried about the future of the relationship. Should he say no out of principle, and risk losing his influence as a Christian friend?
Listen to any U2 album and it won't be long before you bump into a Bible verse or two. So, what do Bono, the Edge, Larry and Adam believe? Find out in this interview with Greg Garrett, author of...
Journalist Susan Maushart is a mother to three Digital Natives: That's kids born in the internet age, who've never known a world without the internet or digital entertainment. So, when she announced to her teenagers that she was pulling the...
With a budget of around $200 million, the new Channel 7 mini-series The Pacific is one of the most expensive ever made in Australia. It was filmed here, and has famous Aussies like Gary Sweet and Zoe Carrides working...
When Open House tackled the topic of weight loss and comfort-eating in their Second Opinion segment, it proved to be a popular topic. The discussion ended with some expert advice from weight loss psychotherapist, Dr George Blair-West. A medical doctor...
"OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SHOULD BE G-RATED" is the title of a campaign being headed by Family First candidate Wendy Francis. The aim of the campaign is to see sexualised billboards banned in Australia, and all outdoor advertising to be made...
The idea of karma is found in many religions, and it's back in vogue today. This week we'll talk with author Mark Herringshaw, to explore the 'karma' of Jesus - and hear what happens when grace steps in.
What is envy? What does it look like in modern society? Are we all guilty? And if so, how can we improve? It's the the first instalment in our Seven Deadly Sins series with philosopher Rebecca De Young, author...
