Last Sunday night, July 31, we spoke with a man overseeing a $407 billion economy: the NSW Treasurer Mike Baird. He gave a deeply personal insight into his Christian faith, and and learnt about the price of politics on not only the politicians, but also their families and friends.
Our "Human Condition" expert psychologist Lyn Worsley continues her series on the fruit of the spirit with a close look at Peace. What it means, and how to find it.
Hear the story of the Soweto Gospel Choir in this dressing-room chat during their Australia tour. The choir also performs a moving song.
In the light of the terrifying attacks on Oslo by a so-called fundamentalist Christian, renowned theologian Professor John Lennox comments on why God allows evil to occur.
In 2011 Leigh Hatcher of the national radio program Open House interviewed the celebrity cook Maggie Beer. It was a lively conversation that covered Maggie's great passions from food to aged care. She also shares her secret food indulgence.
Shed Muzac are a covers band made famous on Youtube with their quirky versions of pop songs using instruments like the kazoo. This interview is followed by their rendition of "Sunlight" by the Bag Raiders, recorded in the Open House studio.
In this video Hayley Jensen and Sam Young from the band Seasons perform their song "The Road" after an interview on Open House in 2011. To hear the full interview, go to our podcast page and search for "Seasons".
This Sunday, July 24, you'll hear a fascinating chat with a direct descendent of the legendary Hudson Taylor, missionary to China. Jamie Taylor speaks from Taiwan, about the inspiration, and the burden, of having such a heritage.
And don't miss the heart-warming story of the Soweto gospel choir.
Hear how John Kirkby overcame his own personal financial struggles, and went on to help thousands of people worldwide, through Christians Against Poverty. And he explains why he's about to run 15 marathons, in 15 days, in three countries!
Kent Hodge is the head of a Bible College in Northern Africa, a corner of the world where Christians are suffering greatly, yet seeing great fruit from their faithfulness.
Our Human Condition expert Lyn Worsley continues a series of Fruit of the Spirit with a chat about Joy.
Paul Eckhart of The Bible Society, and Bible translator Reuben Burton, explain how the Bible is being translated into the Aboriginal Pitjantjatjara language.
Young author Chris Morphew has become a celebrity among school kids with the runaway success of his book series, The Phoenix Files. Hear how he fits in his writing career in between teaching, school talks, and church children's programs!
We talk to a former trainer of Muslim terrorists in Iran, Daniel Shayesteh. Hear him share about his remarkable and dangerous journey of conversion to the Christian faith. It's a gripping story.
Martin Barrow of Our Neighbours ministry in Zimbabwe shares about some of the good news stories coming out of a troubled nation.
Middle Distance runner Eloise Wellings shares how she has qualified for the London Olympics, and updates us on the work of her charity the Love Mercy Foundation - helping orphans and doing community development projects in Northern Uganda.
If you ever wondered whether celebrity cook Maggie Beer could she be as lovely, joyous and full of life as she appears on TV, the answer is YES! In this interview find out about her greatest passions, and her guiltiest food indulgence.
Author Drew Dyck reflects on why young people are leaving the church - and their faith - in droves. He suggests what the church could do to connect with young people better.
Author Albert Haase says The Lord's Prayer, that Jesus taught, was never just meant to be prayed. It's meant to be lived. We begin a seven-part series looking at the meaning of the famous prayer, line by line.
The mind-blowing tale of a boy who came back from the brink of death at age 4, with remarkable visions of heaven. It's the true story of Colton Burpo, which his father Todd wrote about in the book, "Heaven Is For Real".
Documentary maker Hailey Bartholomew talks about her experience of learning about thankfulness. Hear about her photographic project 365 Grateful, in which she took one Polaroid a day of something she felt grateful for...
