In this first Interview of Rule of Reason, I’m joined by Dr. Daymon Steptoe — also known as “The Doc”. His career spans forensic science, medicine, photography, and adventuring. From the lab to the outback, he’s lived a life at the edge of discovery and experience. Through his work at The Bush Clinic, Dr. Steptoe has combined a love of natural products with a deep commitment to helping people, while his adventures reflect a strong belief in the enduring spirit of Australia.

Together, we explore themes of passion, resilience, and hope for the future — and what it means to live with purpose in a changing world.

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00:00 – Rule of Reason - Dr. Daymon Steptoe
05:11 – Following Your Passion
37:06 – Adventures in the Australian Outback
01:23:26 – Natural Products and the Bush Clinic
01:31:52 – The Australian Spirit and Hope for the Future

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With everything going wrong in the world, it’s easy to feel powerless. But real change never starts at the top — it starts in homes, habits, and hearts. You don’t need to fix the whole system. You just need to take responsibility for your corner of it.

In this episode, Zac Rule closes the Restoring Hope series with a challenge: stop waiting for the world to change — and start becoming the kind of citizen, parent, neighbour, and leader this country needs. Restoration is possible. But it starts with you.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why national change begins with personal responsibility
• How humility and hope are the foundations of renewal
• What you can do — starting today — to rebuild your home, family, and future
• Why we need strong individuals more than stronger government
• The power of quiet, consistent action in a noisy, broken world

📖 Bible verse featured: “If my people… will humble themselves and pray… I will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14

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Everyone today is shouting about their rights — but no one’s talking about their responsibilities. We’ve built a culture obsessed with entitlement, forgetting that every right depends on someone, somewhere, doing their duty.

In this episode, Zac Rule breaks down why freedom without responsibility leads to chaos. True liberty only works when people govern themselves. If we want a stronger, freer Australia, we must rebuild a culture that values contribution over consumption.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why rights can’t exist without responsibility
• How entitlement culture weakens families, communities, and the nation
• The dangers of self-centred citizenship
• Why the future depends on people who give more than they take
• How restoring responsibility leads to real strength

📖 Bible verse featured: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others...” — 1 Peter 4:10

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We’re told Western values are outdated — even oppressive. But the truth is, the freedoms, stability, and prosperity we enjoy in countries like Australia were built on a foundation of Western civilisation: truth, reason, responsibility, law, and faith.

In this episode, Zac Rule makes the case for why Western society is worth defending. Not because it’s perfect — but because no civilisation has done more to protect freedom, raise living standards, and uphold human dignity. Without roots, we fall.

🎙️ In this episode:

• What Western civilisation actually is — and why it matters
• Why national identity isn’t dangerous — it’s essential
• The consequences of abandoning our cultural foundations
• How postmodernism and identity politics erode unity
• What it takes to restore pride in our values — without arrogance

📖 Bible verse featured: “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” — Psalm 11:3

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Free markets have lifted billions out of poverty — but when profit becomes the highest goal, society starts to break. Capitalism works best when it serves families, communities, and values — not when it replaces them.

In this episode, Zac Rule explores why economics needs ethics. We discuss how capitalism, left unchecked, can erode culture, destroy work-life balance, and hollow out human purpose — and what it takes to build a market system that works for the common good.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why free markets have succeeded — and where they go too far
• How profit-first culture harms family, faith, and community
• The moral emptiness of consumerism
• Why capitalism must be shaped by conscience, not greed
• What a values-driven economy actually looks like

📖 Bible verse featured: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” — 1 Timothy 6:10

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Every strong civilisation begins in the home — and collapses when the home breaks down. Today, Australian families are under pressure from every direction: rising costs, cultural cynicism, and government policies that reward fragmentation over stability.

In this episode, Zac Rule explores why no nation can thrive if its families are falling apart. From marriage and fatherhood to the importance of children, we unpack why restoring the family unit is essential to restoring hope for the next generation.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why the family is the most important institution in society
• How modern welfare and tax systems discourage marriage and parenting
• The cultural lie that kids are a burden instead of a blessing
• What happens when you remove fathers from the picture
• Why strong families create strong citizens

📖 Bible verse featured: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1

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Welfare was meant to be a safety net — not a way of life. But in modern Australia, the system has shifted from supporting people to trapping them. Multi-generational dependence, broken family incentives, and disincentives to work are just a few of the unintended consequences.

In this episode, Zac Rule breaks down why our welfare state — despite good intentions — is failing the very people it claims to help. It’s time to rethink compassion through the lens of restoration, not dependence.

🎙️ In this episode:

• How welfare discourages work, marriage, and responsibility
• Why Australia’s system is bloated and broken
• The difference between help and harm in public policy
• What true dignity and compassion actually look like

📖 Bible verse featured: “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:10

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Why Australia Needs a New Moral Framework | Rule of Reason

Australia isn’t just in political or economic trouble — we’re facing a moral crisis. As truth becomes subjective and responsibility disappears, our nation is left divided, anxious, and without direction.

In this episode, Zac Rule explores why restoring Australia's future starts with restoring our shared values — truth, duty, family, and faith. This isn't about forcing religion or politics — it’s about rebuilding the foundations that once made our nation strong.

🎙️ Listen to learn:

• Why moral relativism is tearing society apart
• How duty and responsibility create real freedom
• What values once held Western civilisation together
• Why hope begins with rebuilding moral clarity

📖 Bible verse featured: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34

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In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore why family policy is the foundation of every successful society — and why it's been ignored for far too long. From tax injustice against stay-at-home parents to the soaring cost of living that crushes young families, we break down the real-world impact of policy that treats family life as an afterthought.

We cover:

✅ Why family is the bedrock of national stability

✅ How tax systems punish single-income households

✅ What Australia can learn from Hungary’s family-first model

✅ The hidden cost of childcare subsidies that exclude stay-at-home parents

✅ Why investing in families pays off across every area of government

🔎 Featuring real stats, bold ideas, and a call for in-home parenting to be treated as essential public work, not unpaid labour.

🧠 Let’s make family policy a national priority — not a political afterthought.

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We live in the safest, most comfortable, and most connected time in human history — so why does it feel like we’re more anxious, isolated, and unhappy than ever?

In this episode of Rule of Reason, we unpack the hidden costs of modern life: endless distractions, social media comparison, consumerism, and the loss of meaning that comes from comfort without purpose. This isn’t about rejecting progress — it’s about understanding why convenience, abundance, and constant stimulation are leaving so many people feeling empty, overwhelmed, and directionless.

We explore:

Why comfort and convenience aren’t the same as happiness

How social media is rewiring our brains and feeding dissatisfaction

The death of community and real-world connection

Why chasing pleasure leads to numbness, not joy

What we can do to break the cycle and reclaim meaning in everyday life

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels like something is missing, even when “everything should be fine.” If you’ve been silently asking yourself, “Is this all there is?” — you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why we’re not okay
01:35 – The illusion of progress
05:10 – The loneliness epidemic
09:25 – Addiction to comfort and dopamine
13:40 – What we’ve lost in pursuit of ease
17:00 – How to live with purpose in a modern world
20:00 – Final thoughts: Start here

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