Signs of the Times

Making a list, checking it twice: What women really want in a man

Attracting and date a female might seem like fulfilling an endless checklist. Here are 5 tips to achieve the one thing they actually care about.

Latest Podcast Episode

Episode 162 - Dune: Complex themes, profound message ft. Mark Hadley

Dune's onion-layered plot reveals interesting themes the more you peel it back: the relationship between religion and politics, messiah-figures and the relationship between science and ...

Once upon a time… literally

Fairy tales often begin with the phrase "Once upon a time..." but sometimes the real world can provide stories equally as fantastic. Gabriel Isvan helps separate biblical fact from biblical fiction

Should we try to understand? Nitram review

Controversial Australian film Nitram spends most of its runtime seeking to understand Port Arthur shooter Martin Bryant. Is the subject matter too sensitive or too soon?

Choosing Happiness

It seems today that happiness is in short supply. But is there a way to make our own joy, even in the hardest of circumstances?

Current

Space will not save us

Over the past year, a new space race has emerged between competing billionaries. But is this the first step in mankind's future, or a needless vanity project?

Cristiano Ronaldo and the “Grass is Greener” syndrome

12 years after Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United, he's back. Does this make him a "prodigal son"?

The lens you see me through

While many objects seem to lose value over time, lenses can often increase in value. What is it about these old pieces of glass that makes them so sought after?

Faith

God on Trial: Why does God allow suffering?

The play God on Trial aims to tackle one of the most difficult questions in all of human existence—should we blame God for the suffering of humankind?

What does the Bible say about the antichrist?

The possible existence of the antichrist seems particularly concerning in this post-truth world. . . but who or what exactly is it? Laurenţiu Moţ explains.

Doctor, you saw my angel!

How a miracle in 1960s Yugoslavia led to generations of faith-keeping.

Wellbeing

Realistic Expectations: The secret of lasting relationships

Want a long lasting, healthy relationship? Maybe it's time to take stock of your expectations...

Under pressure

Coping with chronic hypertension and depression during pregnancy.

Shining a light for Parkinson’s sufferers

10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease. Groundbreaking new methods may change all that.

A letter writing campaign organized by religious leaders has called on the Australian government to take more action when it comes to the issue of climate change. Ryan Stanton explains the Christian perspective

The IPCC report: How real is the “Code Red” for humanity?

The IPCC's latest report on Climate Change spells bad news for everybody on Earth. Alina Kartman explains why we should take it seriously.

Facebook is not your friend

“Big tech” companies are slowly gaining more control over our lives, leading some to call them “Digital Lords”. But how do they stack up against the actual Lord?

Culture

Dune and the big picture

How Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster Dune parallels the real-world relationship between religion, politics and science.

The Harrowing of Hell asks: Who was Jesus?

In Evan Dahm's "The Harrowing of Hell", Jesus is presented in a light that may be unfamiliar to some. Ryan Stanton explains why this version of Jesus aligns with his perspective on the Bible.

ABBA, 40 years on: A return with conflict feelings

For many, the announcement of ABBA's imminent reuinion album brought a wave of nostalgia—but is the constant pining for the way things work actually a harmful attitude to have?