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August 29, 2011

Same Sex Marriage: Debate

Anglican Bishop Robert Forsyth and Professor Kerryn Phelps debate the vexed issue of gay marriage. Both have been prominent in the debate - with Professor Phelps claiming that, according to a recent poll, more than 50% of Christians support gay marriage.

Craig Blomberg: Can We Trust The Bible?

'Uber' Professor Craig Blomberg, the Distinguished Professor of the New Testament at Denver Seminary in Colorado, discuss the critical question: can the translation and transmission of the Bible really be trusted?

Building Better Families, Part 2: Family of Origin

In part 2 of our 'Building Better Families, Alan and Helen Meyer discuss 'Family of Origin' - how much the characteristics and behaviours of our families influence our lives, especially when we form new families.

Social Media: How Businesses Adapt

Social media expert Steve Kryger chats about how businesses and corporations are adapting to new forms of social media.

Valery Murphy... Childhood revisited

This Sunday, September 4, Valery Murphy the author of 'Dancing With My Daddy' tells a deeply touching story of her journey from childhood - with a Dad deeply affected by World War 2, to their migration to Australia. It's a moving story of transformative faith.

August 22, 2011

Channel Seven chopper pilot Frank van Rees

Veteran 7 network helicopter pilot Frank van Rees reflects on the life and death of ABC chopper pilot Gary Ticehurst in South Australia. He speaks revealingly of the risks, dangers and joys of the job - and the fleeting nature of life.

Jessica Rowe on refugees

Former network newsreader Jessica Rowe speaks passionately about Australia needing to be more welcome to refugees and asylum seekers. She's an ambassador for a new organisation helping refugees - 'Welcome to Australia'.

Garage Hymnal - New album 'Unity'

A guest appearance by popular Aussie Christian group Garage Hymnal talking about the thinking behind their new album, 'Unity' plus two songs in the studio just for Open House.

Nathan Tasker - Faith amidst pain

Aussie singer songwriter Nathan Tasker speaks powerfully in this confronting interview about the death of twin babies in a premature birth. A revealing insight into how he and his wife Cassie are grieving as a team.

Can the Bible be trusted?

This week we speak with a world authority on the critical question - can the translation and transmission of the Bible really be trusted. For the past 25 years, Professor Craig Blomberg has been Distinguished Professor of the New Testament at Denver Seminary in Colorado and has served on translation committees for four separate translations of the Bible.

August 14, 2011

Helen Berhane - Song of a Nightingale

Helen Berhane speaks of her years of torture and imprisonment in Eritrea - all because of her Christian faith.

August 15, 2011

Channel 7's Adam Boland on Social Media

We speak with Adam Boland, seven network whiz kid about his new role - Director of Social Media and Strategy.

David Rosmarin - Why Worry?

Harvard Medical School doctor, David Rosmarin says people who believe in a benevolent God worry less about the world and their lives and are more tolerant about life's uncertainties.

The London Riots - What Went Wrong?

We speak to the research director of the London theological think-tank 'Theos' about the reasons behind last week's London riots.

August 20, 2011

David Williamson Dealing with the End of Life

Australia's most famous playwright, David Williamson and Dr Mohamed Khadra from the University of Sydney have teamed up to write a play about how we deal with the end of life in an ageing Australia.

August 21, 2011

Building Better Families - Part 1

The first episode in a series about the dynamics of relationships, parenting and family with Alan and Helen Meyer, founders of Careforce Lifekeys. This week, what makes up a healthy family environment.

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August 20, 2011

Get Thinking with John Lennox

If there is only one Open House interview you're going to catch this year - whether you have Christian faith, or especially if you're a spectator - join us in conversation with Oxford Professor John Lennox, who'll get you thinking - without hurting your brain!

August 1, 2011

Dr Timothy Sharp - Can Money Make Us Happy?

From The Happiness Institute of Australia, Dr. Timothy Sharp explores whether or not money can make us happy, and what it is about money that makes us want more.

August 2, 2011

Mad Cap Cafe's support Mental Illness Sufferers

Find out how a chain of cafes is helping Victorians struggling with mental illness gain employment, training and skills. Anthony Cheeseman is the Manager of Mad Cap Cafes.

David Cook - SMBC Principal

As he retires from his role as Principal of Sydney Missionary and Bible College, David Cook reflects over 26 years of leadership and shares his plans for the future.

The Life of John Stott - Paul Barnett

Last week saw the passing of one of evangelical Christianity's most influential men of faith - John Stott. Former Anglican Bishop Paul Barnett knew him personally and reflected over his contribution to the faith and to the wider world.