One might be forgiven for thinking that the answer to the question "is empathy a sin" is obvious. However, the publishing of recent books such as The Sin of Empathy and Toxic Empathy have seen Western society question whether empathy is actually doing more harm than good. We talk about what a Christian should do with empathy and how Jesus called us to live on this episode of #RecordLive. Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings.

Full article: https://signsmag.com/2025/04/is-empathy-killing-the-west/

Did you ever wonder what happened to the children of red light district workers at night while they worked? Asian Aid is serving the marginalised in Cambodia by providing care for these vulnerable children. We speak with Bruna Tawake to find out more. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings.

Find out more at: https://www.asianaid.org.au/nightcare/ and https://www.asianaid.org.au/

Does the Bible really hold the answers to our biggest questions about life, faith, and who Jesus is? This week on Record Live, we’re chatting with Josh Carnie—pastor and host of the "It’s All There" podcast. Josh is passionate about helping people discover answers in Scripture by going beyond traditional Bible study methods to tackle life’s toughest questions. #RecordLive Tune in live at 4pm Wednesday, or catch the podcast Friday morning.

EPISODE RELEASED EARLY BEFORE ELECTION!

Church and politics is a risky subject. But today we're going there with the SPD's fearless legal representative Igor Radonjic. With an Australian election just around the corner, what principles should Christians think through before casting their vote? What is the landscape of religious freedom in Australia and the South Pacific? And how can we practise Christian principles in the ballot box? This is one conversation you don't want to miss. Join us for #RecordLive every Wednesday at 4pm (AEDT), and Friday mornings as a podcast. 

Read Igor's article: https://record.adventistchurch.com/2025/04/28/salt-light-and-the-ballot-box-how-should-christians-vote-in-election-season/

Did you know the longest serving editor of Adventist Record was a woman, named Anna Hindson? Do you know when the letters section started letting people have contrary opinions? And why? You're about the find out. 

Adventist Record is a hungry beast, with deadlines rolling around week to week. In this episode we meet some of the editors that have made Record what it is today and some of the changes that have been made from those early days. 

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific (SPD) was established by mission minded people and printing and sharing their faith was a key part of that strategy. We join Dr Barry Oliver, former SPD president, as he takes us through some of that history and how Adventist Record has played a part. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings.

"In my life, it’s often my own hubris that brings me into the desert place. And when confronted with the results of my own choices, sometimes all we can do is reach out to God." The Bible is filled with wilderness experiences, where characters find a moment of testing, growth or trial in the desert. But God promises to bring up springs in the desert. Our guest, Jesse Herford, associate editor of Signs of the Times magazine and pastor, reflects with us on the wilderness experiences of our lives, how God has used those (or what good He can bring out of them) and whether or not He leads us there to teach us lessons. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Fridays.

Read the article here: https://record.adventistchurch.com/2025/03/26/rivers-in-the-desert/

In a world where trust in business, government and the media is diminishing, how can Christians cut through the noise and build meaningful connections? One answer is the power of authentic stories. Jarrod and Zanita discuss authenticity and how it changed Jarrod's life. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, podcast Friday mornings.

In this episode, we chat with Enno Mueller, News and Communication director for the Adventist Review, Adventism's flagship publication. The Adventist Review has a storied history—launched by James White in 1849, before the Seventh-day Adventist Church was organised. But why does the church need news, and why should you submit and share your own local church news with others? #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm, Podcast Friday mornings.

Prayer is one of those disciplines that is expected of a Christian. It is always the right answer for what we might need more of to get more spiritual. But Paul's injunction is to pray without stopping. Is it even possible? Or was he exaggerating? On this episode of #RecordLive we look at prayer in new and old ways and as always, we get practical. Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings.