How does a Melbourne barrister feel being faced with poverty in Uganda?

In this conversation we confront the big questions of poverty, justice and education in Africa.

Melbourne barrister Ray Ternes is in conversation with Rev Justus Miwanda (Director International Needs Uganda) where they discuss poverty, Ray's experience of visiting Uganda and experienced poverty first hand and how his encounter with poverty affected him. Justus also shares about the tragic circumstances of his birth and his encounters with his mother.

They both share about the difference Jesus makes in trying to help break the cycle of poverty in Uganda.

This Bigger Questions episode is a re-edit and re-release of Episode 55 (recorded under the show's former title, hence the absence of episode number).

Does science render belief in God unnecessary?

Many things have been rendered obsolete in our history - but what about faith? Has science rendered faith in God obsolete? An emerging author confronts this question as well as the way in which polarising questions are discussed. This show promotes a calmer conversation on this big question.

Our guest: Jacob Thomas is a teacher and an emerging author and is the author of The Theology Basement.

Would evidence alone convince you of the Christian message?

Evidence is important in making decisions on life's biggest questions - but what if someone presents counter evidence? How can we work out the truth? We meet someone who regularly engages people of different opinions to help us determine if 'evidence' really is enough.

Our guest: Justin Brierley is the host of the award winning Premier Christian radio show Unbelievable?

This Bigger Questions episode is a re-edit and re-release of Episode 15 (recorded under the show's former title, hence the absence of episode number).

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Can we find something more at work?

Work is an important part of our lives, yet it can become all consuming - so much so that we can become what we do. We reflect on this and offer a pathway to liberation from the burden of being captive to what we do.

Our guest: Andrew Laird works for City Bible Forum in Melbourne and oversees the Life@Work Conference - an initiative aimed at connecting Christian faith with our daily work. He is a popular, author, speaker and writer.

This Bigger Questions episode is a re-edit and re-release of Episode 32 (recorded under the show's former title, hence the absence of episode number).

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In this episode, host Robert Martin discusses fulfilment and identity with Andrew Laird. They talk about why identity is so important, and how tying our identity with our work can be dangerous, disappointing and ultimately unfulfilling. Andrew shares from his own personal work journey including a humorous incident when he was just 21 where he realised he tied too much of his self esteem to his work. Yet through the Scriptures Andrew shares a way of placing work in its proper place and provides a solution that is far more enduring.

Reflecting on the Christmas story

The Christmas story contains many fantastic elements: angels appearing, virgin births and God becoming man. Is all of this just a bit too unbelievable? We examine the Christmas story and see how the unbelievable, might be really unbelievable good news.

Our guest: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin. Rebecca holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge and has extensive experience developing content at the highest level. She is an award-winning author and has just released a new book, Is Christmas unbelievable?

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