Xt3 Podcast: Hot Topics

No one wants to suffer, or to see their loved ones suffer, which is why so many Australians support Euthanasia. But do these supporters really grasp the consequences of this so-called "the right to die"?

In this podcast Dr Brigid McKenna highlights the myths and points out the realities regarding Euthanasia and "the right to die."

Episode 9 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series deals with Divorce and the Catholic Church; addressing issues such as annulment, re-marriage, and recieving communion when divorced. Chris Meney of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"My sister has fallen in love with a divorcee. Isn’t it unfair that the Church won’t allow them to marry?”

Episode 8 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series deals with the Catholic teachings on Family Planning. Mary Joseph of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"If the Church is against contraception, are we expected to have heaps and heaps of kids?"

Episode 7 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series deals with the Catholic teachings on the ordination of women. Bernard Toutounji of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"Why won't the Catholic Church ordain women as Priests?"

Episode 6 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast deals with the Sexualisation of Girls. Movies, posters, magazines, music, clothes... we are surrounded by images and messages that sexualise and demean the true dignity of women! Mary Joseph, of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"What are we supposed to do about the sexualisation of girls when media images are so rampant - and why should we do something, isn't it their choice?"

Episode 5 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series is all about Dating for Success: How to enjoy dating without the battle scars! Joanne Lucas of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"I thought dating was all about having fun... but so many times it ends badly. How can I survive dating without the battle scars?"

Episode 4 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series deals with homosexuality and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Bernard Toutounji of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"My brother has just come out as a homosexual. We love him so much, what should we do? Isn’t it unfair that the Church forbids him to have a relationship?"

Episode 3 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series looks at IVF! Brigid McKenna of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"I thought that the Catholic Church was all for people having children. Why does the Church teach that infertile couples shouldn’t use IVF?"

Episode 2 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series looks into the quality of life debate. Brigid McKenna of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"Why should people have to live if they are suffering greatly? Doesn’t quality of life count for something?"

Episode 1 of Xt3's 'Hot Topics' podcast series looks into the marriage vs cohabitation debate. Chris Meney, Director of the Life, Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, answers the question:

"I have friends who are happily living together who say marriage is just a piece of paper. Why do we need marriage, especially when so many end in divorce?"