Signs of the Times

I used to be a clairvoyant – here’s why I stopped

I was told angels were speaking through me. I thought I was helping others. But the truth was so much darker.

Latest Podcast Episode

Episode 153 - "God-like" social media algorithms? ft. Ryan Stanton

For a number of years, the big fear about artificial intelligence is that it'll become out of humankind's control. It's arguable whether we're there yet, ...

Are Spiritual Forces Real?

Explaining supernatural phenomena is a puzzling prospect. If ghosts and spirits are real though, then what does it say about the existence of God?

My plant-based journey

I used to eat meat daily. Persistent health issues, however, forced me to re-evaluate my diet.

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?

The Signs magazine that this website is proudly associated with is one of Australia and New Zealand’s longest, continuous-running magazines. In January 1886, the first issue of Signs of the Times wore the title of Bible Echo and Signs of the Times. Our story begins with a group of 11...

Reigniting the Olympic Flame

When Covid-19 gripped the world last year, many questioned the future of the July 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Well, they're back in 2021, but not as you remember them . . .

Walk With Us

Understanding the "Uluru Statement from the Heart" and what it means for Australia.

Faith

Out of the tomb

We all fear death, but the Bible assures us that death is not the end

Dad’s Return

We’ve all felt excitement waiting for that special return: the anticipation, the gifts, the hugs. But there is one return we should expect that will be greater than all the others.

Victor Torres’ true story

From dealer to addict to something more. . . this is the story of Victor Torres life and the events that changed it forever

Wellbeing

Children and divorce: Mistakes we should avoid

Divorce can be tough for all involved—but perhaps the most affected are the children. Here is some advice on what not to do in this tough situation.

5 tips for becoming a creative power couple

Some of the world’s most successful creative projects have been kickstarted by romantic couples. Before you and your partner work together, however, there are a few things worth considering . . .

Daily habits for a good memory

Everybody has a spotty memory from time to time. Thankfully, Genia Ruscu has some advice on how to improve this.

Science & Tech

Cryptocurrencies: Three difficult questions with a cryptocurrency investor

Bitcoin is big business for professionals and amateurs alike. Alina Kartman spoke with an investor to try figure out whether this virtual gold rush is the future of currency—or just one more digital mirage.

Are Science and Religion Compatible?

A new experiment with Muon elementary particles has reignited the debate between two methods of explaining the universe.

Moral machines?

Technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. But the thorny problem of ethics remains: if humans can’t even get it right, how are we expected to teach a computer the difference between right and wrong?

Culture

Sports betting: From Entertainment to Addiction

Sports betting is big business, especially in countries like Australia. But is this just a harmless past-time, or an industry with darker secrets to discover?

What is free will worth? Breaking down the philosophy of the...

Loki's season finale attempted to answer some big questions. . . but its desire to set up the next story meant the answers it provided were less than perfect.

Heal our country

NAIDOC Week is an important event for all Australians which celebrates the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia. Editor Jarrod Stackelroth spoke with Pastor Darren Garlett to learn more.