Episodes

  • Do we worship war?
    Nov 12 2024

    War is more in our faces than it's ever been before. But in the face of more global conflicts, have we become almost spiritually attracted to it?

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    • (00:00) - Signs Radio 217
    • (03:59) - Introduction and Welcome
    • (04:10) - Reflecting on Remembrance Day
    • (04:43) - Exploring the Article: Do We Worship War?
    • (04:53) - Edinburgh Castle and War Memorials
    • (07:06) - Religion and National Identity
    • (08:10) - The Decline of Religion in Scotland
    • (11:34) - The Role of War in Modern Society
    • (13:10) - The Human Fascination with Heroism
    • (20:28) - The Dangers of Mythologizing War
    • (28:23) - Conscientious Objectors and True Heroism
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    38 mins
  • Should you say "nup" to the Melbourne Cup?
    Nov 5 2024

    It's the race that stops the nation. But should we stop it altogether?

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    Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses | Nup to the Cup | ADRA Australia

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    42 mins
  • An American civil war
    Oct 29 2024

    The two topics we were all taught to avoid at the dinner table are religion and politics. Today, we're tackling both. In the light of the upcoming American election, we speak to Mark Hadley about Alex Garland's Civil War. What can it teach us about religion and politics, and how should we relate the two to each other?

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    47 mins
  • Keli Pepa: from Purest Form to church pulpit
    Oct 15 2024

    In this episode, we speak to Kelli Pepa. Kelli is a pastor, dad and former member of NZ's own Purest Form. Purest Form was one of the very first R&B groups in New Zealand and in many ways, paved the way for the modern Kiwi R&B scene. We talk to Kelli about his journey in the music industry, his background of faith and the journey that led him away from Purest Form and into pastoral ministry.

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    42 mins
  • Climate refugees
    Oct 10 2024

    This episode is a special one. We spoke to not one, not two—but three guests about the issues of climate change in the South Pacific.

    Connect with Tracie & Taupo | ADRA NZ | "People Need the Lord" song

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    35 mins
  • Ukrainian refugees
    Sep 25 2024

    This episode was more difficult than most to put together. Today, we're talking to Greg Young about Ukraine and the refugee crisis that's currently going on in it.

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    39 mins
  • Presidents and their daddies
    Sep 12 2024

    This episode, we talk about American presidents and their relationships with their dads. Strap in, because it's going to be a ride.

    More -> Jesse's article -> Signs of the Times

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    48 mins
  • The Bible is for sceptics, too
    Aug 27 2024

    Today, we speak to Pastor Daniel Christie. Daniel didn't grow up in a Christian household but even as a skeptic, found Christianity. Now he works as a pastor and is passionate about sharing the Bible. In this episode, we cover the historicity of the Bible, archaeological evidence for it, as well as the canon of Scripture.

    Show notes

    • (00:00) - Intro, debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza
    • (09:14) - Daniel's Background
    • (13:40) - The Bible's claims about itself
    • (14:45) - What is inspiration?
    • (17:57) - Is the Bible outdated?
    • (21:48) - Does archaeology support or disprove the biblical accounts?
    • (33:42) - The issue of manuscript copies
    • (45:46) - Do seeming contradictions actually support the authenticity of the Bible?
    • (49:07) - Bible translations, does the "perfect" translation exist?
    • (53:56) - What about prophecy?
    • (59:23) - The canon, the Book of Enoch
    • (01:08:32) - "The Bible is not an end in and of itself, but the means to God"
    • (01:09:13) - Dan's recommendations
    • (01:12:56) - Outro

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    Links and sources

    • Debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza
    • The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the Bible
    • Biblical Archaeology Society

    Daniel's recommendations

    • Bible Project
    • Blue Letter Bible
    • Bible Study Tools
    • The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
    • Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
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    1 hr and 14 mins