Reviews of three books: Requiem for a Species - Clive Hamilton, How to Cool the Planet - Jeff Goodell, Keeping God's Earth - Toly & Block. Reviewed by Kara Martin "There has been a multiplying of books about climate change,...
After a troubled childhood and years of confusion over his identity, Sy Rogers was preparing for a sex change - when he had an 11th-hour encounter with God. Hear Sy's dramatic story on Sunday. And don't miss our chat with abortion survivor, Melissa Ohden.
Former UK Bishop, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, was born in Pakistan, studied economics, sociology, Islamic history, and Sharia Law, and lived under both moderate and extreme Islam. Here he shares his thoughts on how radical Islam may affect Australia.
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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove says our rapidly mobile, jet-setting ways are robbing us of one of God's greatest gifts: Stability. This Sunday, he'll talk to us about the wisdom of putting roots down, and committing ourselves to a place long-term.
Financial ethicist Gordon Preece shows us how to make more ethical choices about where our money goes - in the products we buy, purchasing shares, and our superannuation. By asking questions about how companies treat humanity, the environment, and...
Music is one of the best tools to understand and communicate who God is, according to Dr Jeremy Begbie. He's one of the world's finest theologians and a professionally-trained pianist. This week you'll hear him both speak and perform.
Ian Brown is a Canadian journalist whose 12-year-old son, Walker, has Orphan Syndrome. The rare genetic mutation causes both mental and physical delay. Ian's book reveals the joys and suffering of raising a disabled child.
While the All Blacks were on Aussie soil preparing for the third Bledisloe Cup match of 2010, Open House had a chance to talk with team member Brad Thorn. He shares his story of footy, family, and Christian faith.
James's dad disapproves of his wife, even though he doesn't really know her. He thinks she's lazy and domineering, but has formed these impressions only on short family visits. How can James change the way his Dad thinks of his daughter-in-law?
Finding Nemo, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Up... The films of Pixar Studios are loved all over the world. But why? According to philosopher Robert Velarde it's not just their humour and cutting-edge CGI, it's the values they explore...
21 years ago, a couple called Violet and Paul Raj moved to a town in Bangalore, in India's South. Near that town was quarry. And in that quarry, little children worked alongside adults, in harsh, life-threatening conditions. Instead of going...
Ben McEachen reviews two films that explore adolescent issues. "Tomorrow When The War Began" is the Australian film based on a popular young adults novel by John Marsden, it's about a bunch of teenagers who band together to fight off...
Carmel is a mum whose son is addicted to computer games. The son, let's call him Dan, is in his early 20s. And ever since he finished highschool - that's a few years ago now - he's been stuck in...
