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Dara Macdonald is a free-speech enthusiast and the director of the Free Speech Union Australia.
In this episode, we explore Australia's free speech laws, discuss its importance in a functional society, does limiting speech prevent violence, and the purpose of Free Speech Union Australia.
Links:
https://daramacdonald.substack.com
https://twitter.com/FSUofAustralia
https://freespeechunion.au

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Traidy Naidoo is a Gay Christian friend of mine who started his Christian ministry when he was living in South Africa. He is a solicitor in NSW who has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector and currently, he works at his disability and mental health organisation which he founded called; Chosen Family Australia.
In this episode, we explore Traidy's journey from believing being gay was a sin and embracing celibacy to discussing the misuse of scripture for political purposes. We also delve into the purpose of the Bible, the nature of a relationship with Jesus, and how one can come to know God.

Check this episode out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VogeV7Cjj7c&t=28s

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Brent Morden is a New York-based music director, composer, and vocalist and is the managing director of Fair In The Arts - an organisation promoting Fairness, Understanding and humanity in Arts.
In this conversation, we discuss how liberal values have diminished in the arts, self-censorship, cancel culture, alternative ways to provide an advantage to disadvantaged groups, Fair In The Arts as an organisation and how you can become a part of it.
Check out this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7-Pfm2MKGU&t=915s
Find Brent Here:
https://www.instagram.com/extramordenary/
Fair In The Arts Website:
https://www.fairforall.org/fair-in-the-arts/
Join Fair In The Arts:
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Dr. David Bennett has a doctorate in theology and is a postdoctoral research fellow in Oxford University's Theology and Religion Faculty. He is an author and theologian covering various topics, including theology, desire, beauty, gender, theodicy, suffering, ethics, and sexuality.
In this episode, we explore David's transition from a Christian-hating gay activist to a Jesus-loving celibate Christian. I ask if celibacy should apply to all gay Christians and what LGBT inclusion in the church should look like.
Check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9-9gYc-QK0&t=27s
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https://www.instagram.com/davidacbennett/
https://www.dacbennett.com

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For the final episode of the year. I thought I would do a solo episode and recap of what I’ve learned so far!
I discuss why I started the podcast, the 3 main themes I talk about, the biggest things I've learned so far, overcoming procrastination and what’s in store for 2024.
Feel free to check this out on YouTube. 

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Lincoln Russ is a fundamentalist Christian, evangelist and street preacher.
In this episode, we talk about Lincoln’s ministry, fornication, why he believes having sex outside of marriage is so bad, his thoughts on sexual promiscuity and what he believes a true Christian looks like. 
This is my second time talking to Lincoln, and although we both believe in Jesus, our views differ tremendously. I am interested in understanding why he believes what he believes and whether his literal interpretation of the bible stands any ground, I also offer some counterexamples to some of his points and put forth my own perspective.

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A.J. Hendry is a Youth Development Worker and housing advocate working to end Youth homelessness in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
He is also the curator and creator of the blog and podcast When Lambs Are Silent, where he explores the intersection between faith and justice.
In this conversation we talk about: how he got started working in Youth homelessness, rehabilitation and restorative justice for young offenders and how being a Christian intersects with his advocacy.
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https://twitter.com/AeJayHendry
https://substack.com/@revolutionletters
https://whenlambsaresilent.wordpress.com/

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Sall Grover is the Founder & CEO of ‘giggle’, a female social networking app. She is currently being taken to Federal Court for not allowing transgender women on the app.
In this conversation, we talk about the creation of her Female-only app ‘giggle’, why she created it, why she feels like single-sex spaces are important and why she believes transgender women shouldn’t be in female-only spaces.
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https://twitter.com/salltweets
Giggle Crowd Fund Here:
https://gigglecrowdfund.com/

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Dr. Robert Gnuse is the James C. Carter, S.J./Bank One Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in the Religious Studies Department. He received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in the area of the Old Testament and is the author of 12 books and approximately 80 articles in biblical studies.

In this episode, we discuss an article he wrote titled: “Seven Gay Texts: Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality.” 

Below are the Seven Texts we discuss: 
Noah and Ham (Genesis 9:20-27)
Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-11)
Levitical laws condemning same-sex relationships (Leviticus 18:22, 20:13)
Two words in two Second Testament vice lists (1 Corinthians 6:9–10; 1 Timothy 1:10)
Paul’s letter to the Romans (Romans 1:26-27)

Check this episode out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkLi7THAh4&t=2s

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Michelle Pollino is a writer, reporter, journalist, and filmmaker.
Michelle caught my attention because she wrote an article for FAIR In The Arts called The Fracturing Is Necessary - which is also the title of her forthcoming memoir.
In this episode, we talk about what compelled her to write The Fracturing Is Necessary, what is dividing us in society, how Michelle thinks the lies she was told as a young gay woman are being rebranded as truth to young gay people today, and how we can live in a more compassionate world.
Link to The Fracturing Is Necessary: https://fairforall.substack.com/p/the...
Find Michelle Here:
https://www.michellepollino.com
https://twitter.com/Michellpollino

Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_eGs9qmFOE&t=1364s

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