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

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• (17:57) - Is the Bible outdated?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

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

In this episode, Zanita talks to longtime friend of the show Maryellen Hacko, as well as Georgia, a new friend. The topic is the Sabbath, a much-misunderstood concept. Maryellen is a life-long Seventh-day Adventist but Georgia isnt, so their perspectives, while different, are nonetheless complementary.

Read Maryellen's article | Get more Signs

It's a story of hope, loss and truth. And, it's coming to a cinema near you soon. In this episode, we speak to Kyle Portbury, a filmmaker and director of THE HOPEFUL. The film charts a rocky period in American history, starting in the War of 1812 and going all the way into the late 19th century. It tells the story of a group of Christians convinced the world was going to end—and what happened to them when the world didn't.

THE HOPEFUL is coming to a cinema near you in October 2024. Check out www.thehopefulmovie.com.au to learn more.

Energy drinks are everywhere and for the most part, we just accept them as part of our everyday beverage consumption culture. But are they all they're cracked up to be—and could they be dangerous for us and our kids?

Read Christian's article | Get more Signs

Moesha Johnson came from humble beginnings; a Christian country girl from rural Australia. But, like many other kids, she had dreams. In particular, she dreamed of swimming professionally. This dream seemed too big to come to fruition, so Moesha did what most responsible people do: she got a job, studied a degree and pursued a "normal" career. But, the dream of swimming never left her and one day, she got an opportunity that would change her life forever.

Read the article and more | Get more Signs | Follow Moesha's Olympic journey

In this episode, we speak to Melody Tan. Melody is the director of Mums at the Table, a project that seeks to connect mums with like-minded people and help them create a sense of community. Melody recently wrote an article titled "The Mum Load", where she talks about the mental pressures every mum faces—as well as the breakdown she had a few years ago, and how she overcame it.

Many thanks to Melody for her article, as well as all the wonderful mothers who contributed to this episode.

Read the article and more | Get more Signs | Mums at the Table

Music via Pixabay:

• Music by Denis Pavlov
• Music by Vlad Krotov
• Music by Aleksey Chistilin
• Music by Ivan Ohanezov
• Music by Mika Dupuis

Let's face it: most of us who are parents often feel like we're fighting a losting battle. It's not a battle against monsters—but screens. Whether an iPad or TV, media seeks to shape the next generation in ways that often contradict the values we're trying to raise our children to live by.

In this episode, we speak to media critic and contributor to Signs of the Times, Mark Hadley. Mark has raised children in a media-rich environment. So, what does someone "in the industry" think about parenting in this context?

Read the article and more | Get more Signs