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Life & Faith

Centre for Public Christianity

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Growing up as the son of a diamond smuggler. The leaps of faith required for scientific discovery. An actress who hated Christians, then became one. Join us as we discover the surprising ways Christian faith interrogates and illuminates the world we live in.
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The Week at CPX

Centre for Public Christianity

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Keep up-to-date with what's happening at CPX - articles, interviews, upcoming projects, and our views on some current events and other things we’re thinking about. Never more than 10 minutes. Never the same stuff each week.
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Do Justice

World Renew & Christian Reformed Church In North America

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Do Justice is a conversation starter for those wishing to pursue justice in and through the Christian Church. Together, we’re finding new ideas and perspectives, sharing better ways to engage in justice work, remembering our motivation, and growing in our faith. Join us! Do Justice is hosted by World Renew, the Office of Social Justice, and the Centre for Public Dialogue of the Christian Reformed Church of North America.
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The McDonald Centre at the University of Oxford supports advanced research on the contribution of Christian theological traditions to the understanding and shaping of moral life—and especially moral issues of public concern—in conversation, at once charitable and candid, with other traditions of religious and philosophical thought. The Centre fosters collaboration both between theology and other disciplines, and between academia and those who shape public deliberation and policy. Into its di ...
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The Durham Centre for Catholic Studies is the first of its kind in British higher education. It represents a creative partnership between academy and church: a centre within the pluralist, public academy for critically constructive Catholic studies of the highest academic standing. The aims of the Centre for Catholic Studies are: -To provide a distinctive forum for the creative analysis of key issues in Catholic thought, culture, and practice. -To engage, inform and shape public and ecclesia ...
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Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer

The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute

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Podcast Description: Many have heard of his name – Dietrich Bonhoeffer. And many know he was a martyr under the Nazi regime during World War II. Yet, what many do not know, is that he was a theologian, a professor, a humanitarian, an ethicist, a prolific writer, and his most dearest role, an Evangelical pastor who loved the church and called it to take the higher, yet more difficult road, during the most turbulent time in history. We can glean from Bonhoeffer’s approach in examining and prop ...
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Reconstructive surgeon Tertius Venter tells Life & Faith how his life changed forever when he saw how much he could impact the lives of desperate people. Dr Venter is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who spends 8 months of every year volunteering his time to two charities helping the poorest people on the planet get surgery they’d have no hope …
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Episode 13: 13 August 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Media: Max Jeganathan in The Sydney Morning Herald | ‘Is your baby black or white?’ Neither, but I wonder what Trump would say Barney Zwartz in The Age | Two tickets to horror reminded me of Paul’s message to us Barney Zwartz in The Spectator Australia | In defence of ‘legacy medi…
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Trevor Cooling explains how educating the whole person lays foundations for the ‘life worth living’. Professor Trevor Cooling has spent a life time in education, in universities and also public and independent schools. Here he talks to Life & Faith about why teaching worldview is a crucial skill students need to learn as they engage in a pluralisti…
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What vision of a full and flourishing life can we offer the young men in our lives? Justine Toh interviews Simon Smart about his new book The End of Men? Simon wrote this book after observing that boys and men are struggling in many ways—socially, emotionally, and at school. Boys are finding it difficult to understand their place, and wondering if …
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Episode 12: 30 July, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Tim Costello's Guardian article about Eric Liddell Neil Jeyasingham's article about Christmas in July Justine Toh's interview with Randall Sullivan If you’d like to see these things in your inbox weekly, subscribe to our newsletter here. Instagram: Check out Simon on Instagram here…
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The ex-Rolling Stones journalist throws open the door the devil hides behind. Warning: not for kids. The devil’s best trick, according to French poet Charles Baudelaire and/or criminal mastermind Keyser Soze in The Usual Suspects (1995) was convincing the world that he didn’t exist. Randall Sullivan’s new book, The Devil’s Best Trick: How the Face …
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In this episode we discuss the 'elephants' of church renewal. Rev. Dr. Elaine May discusses her work in church renewal and leadership development within the Christian Reformed Church in North America. She highlights the importance of shifting from ownership to stewardship, aligning church ministry with God's mission, and the challenges and blessing…
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Episode 11: 23 July, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Barney Zwartz’s Age article, “We don’t have to like our leaders to want them to be wise.” Life & Faith’s two-part series on the US election. Part one with Michael Wear here. Part two with Darrell Bock here. Justine Toh’s Thinking Out Loud on evil. Simon Smart’s newest book The End …
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Episode 10: 16 July, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Simon Smart writes for The Guardian about Jesus’ calling of self sacrifice and how this might speak into the crisis of masculinity. Barney’s article from last week is released from the paywall. Tim Dixon’s Richard Johnson Lecture on tribalism. Amy Isham’s Thinking Out Loud on “offi…
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Mark Vanderwees from Diaconal Ministries Canada joins us to talk about his journey to becoming a deacon and suggestions for best practices for deacons. This episode discusses the evolving role of deacons, community engagement, and practical support for church benevolence and justice initiatives. Show Notes: Diaconal Ministries Canada: https://diaco…
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Episode 9: 9 July, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Barney Zwartz article in The Age Catherine Austen's Thinking Out Loud about Casablanca The Pastor Politician podcast episode If you’d like to see these things in your inbox weekly, subscribe to our newsletter here. Instagram: Check out Simon on Instagram here. Producer: Allan Dowthwa…
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Episode 8, 1 July 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Max's article on contempt and social trust Podcast episode on Children's Literature Simon's TOL on Wilding The Richard Johnson Lecture podcasts If you’d like to see these things in your inbox weekly, subscribe to our newsletter here. Instagram: Check out Max on Instagram here. Produce…
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With despair on the rise and hope in short supply, children’s literature offers people of all ages a treasure trove of wisdom. Dr Amanda B Vernon is a literature expert who believes that children's stories are not just for children. In this interview with Life & Faith, Amanda talks about how stories written with children in mind often shed light on…
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Pastor Dave VanderWoude from City Hope GR shares insights on creating an inclusive church for people of all abilities. He discusses his personal journey, challenges in fostering belonging, and the transformative power of inclusivity. Don't miss these interesting stories and insights. Show Notes: City Hope Grand Rapids: https://cityhopegr.org/ Thriv…
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Episode 7: 25 June 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Danielle Terceiro's article for Eureka Street on asylum Seekers Danielle Terceiro Thinking Out Loud on #Cathlicore Kathryn Baikie on her first job Michael Wear's interview with Life & Faith This week's episode of Life & Faith with Dr Darrell Bock Randall Sullivan's book The Devil's B…
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Darrell Bock fears the church in the U.S. is in danger of losing its distinctiveness. How might it recover? The United States is a divided country, and this year’s presidential election will bring that into sharp focus. Darrell Bock is a New Testament Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary and the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the He…
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Episode 6. 18 June, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Michael Wear on the bad state of US politics for Life & Faith. New documentary, Wildling. Support CPX and get the Journal. If you’d like to see these things in your inbox weekly, subscribe to our newsletter here. Instagram: Check out Simon on Instagram here. Producer: Allan Dowthwai…
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The spirit of our politics feels negative and harmful. Michael Wear believes the improved spiritual health and civic character of individuals can change that. “We belong to a political party because we believe things, we should not believe things because we belong to a political party”. Michael Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spir…
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In this episode we're joined by Bev Stephenson, a dedicated volunteer in refugee resettlement in the US. Bev shares her experiences co-sponsoring Afghan and Cuban refugee families alongside her church. Bev shares insightful stories highlighting the challenges, joys, and profound impact of building cross-cultural relationships and supporting familie…
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Episode 5: 11 June, 2024 All the things mentioned in this episode: Elizabeth Oldfield talks about her new book Fully Alive on Life & Faith. Simon Smart’s article in ABC Religion & Ethics on technology and playing God. Tim Costello’s article on Trump in The Age. Max’s Thinking Out Loud on our current poly-crisis. Support CPX here. If you’d like to s…
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For March's CTRS seminar, Tina Beattie (Professor Emerita of Catholic Studies, University of Roehampton), gives a paper on Language, desire, and creation in the context of Laudato Si'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catho…
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For April's CTRS seminar, we were joined by Dr Alana Harris, Reader in Modern British Social, Cultural and Gender History, King’s College London, who will give a paper entitled: ‘Student Power in Christ’: the Young Christian Students, Race Relations and Liberation Theology in Britain after 1968.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Resea…
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The headlines are grim, and the world feels apocalyptic. It’s time to become the people the world needs right now. “I don't know how to fix climate change or geopolitics, but I know what I'm called to do, which is put my roots down deep into love and be growing up, be becoming the kind of person that the world needs.” Elizabeth Oldfield is the auth…
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All the things mentioned in this episode: Non-paywalled version of Max Jeganathan’s in The Canberra Times on how the Federal Budget shows Australia’s broad concerns for others. Life & Faith and the ethics of what we eat with the philosopher and a butcher. The Lamb ad. Barney Zwartz in The Age about his favourite Bible verses. Amy Isham’s Thinking O…
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A philosopher and a butcher dig into what we should and shouldn’t eat, and why. “As society has shifted away from being in close proximity to farms and food production, people are increasingly concerned about where their food’s coming from – the condition under which animals are raised and reared, and certain farming practices, [such as] pesticide …
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In this enlightening episode host Chris Orme has a candid conversation with Tom Jantzi, Director of Congregational Assistance Plan and Clergy Care at Shalem Network. Tom shares invaluable insights on destigmatizing mental health within church communities, emphasizing the importance of normalizing conversations and acknowledging the holistic nature …
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All the things mentioned in this episode: Max Jeganathan in The Canberra Times on how the Federal Budget shows Australia’s broad concerns for others. Nick Spencer’s new book, Playing God on Life & Faith. CPX’s newest hire, Danielle Tercerio’s Thinking Out Loud on frogs Nick Cave’s new book, Faith, Hope and Carnage. If you’d like to see these things…
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The astonishing technological progress humans have made sometimes raises the warning that we shouldn’t be “playing God”. Nick Spencer from Theos think tank disagrees. In their book Playing God: science, religion, and the future of humanity, Nick Spencer and Hannah Waite insist that contrary to the warnings to avoid “playing God”, human beings are i…
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All the things mentioned in this episode: Justine Toh’s newest Guardian article on learning to walk. Barney Zwartz’s Thinking Out Loud column on taxes. Read it on our website. Life & Faith takes you on the rambling trails of the Camino de Santiago. Hang tight for this week’s Life & Faith episode about Nic Spencer’s new book. Episode out this Thursd…
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Bill Bennett, director of the film The Way, My Way and Camino legend Johnnie Walker Santiago reflect on the spiritual riches of going on pilgrimage. “I see this walk as an 800km long cathedral”. So says Australian filmmaker Bill Bennett in the film The Way, My Way, which depicts Bill’s experiences walking the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santi…
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Host Chris Orme welcomes Greg Houldcroft, founder of Cross Town Impact, a ministry dedicated to serving at-risk youth. Greg shares his journey of faith and the challenges faced in establishing the organization. Cross Town Impact provides safe spaces for children, offering support and mentorship. Greg highlights lessons he's learned along the way es…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Week at CPX! All the things we mentioned in this episode: Justine’s article about Scott Morrison in The Sydney Morning Herald. Max Jeganathan’s article about the 2023 Federal Budget. This week’s episode of Life & Faith on the Camino de Santiago. That episode is dropping 16 May 2024 in the Life & Faith podcast fee…
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This dreaded disease seems to strip away everything that makes us, well, us. A chaplain and a psychiatrist remind us of the human at the centre of the diagnosis. --- The ‘d’ word – dementia – is one that everyone fears. It seems to strip away everything that made that person with the disease the person we once knew. It’s easy to lose sight of the p…
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Mercy Aiken tells Life & Faith of the joy-filled, yet painful life of Palestinian Christian, Bishara Awad. Bishara was a child in Jerusalem when his father was shot and killed during the Israeli-Arab war of 1948. The story of his life and that of his family provides a sobering portrait of life in Israel/Palestine during decades of war, violence, te…
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In this compelling episode host Chris Orme sits down with Dan Veeneman and Marcel de Regt from Gateway Community Church in Abbotsford B.C. Together, they delve into the church's transformative journey of hosting an extreme weather shelter for the homeless. Dan and Marcel share stories about the realities of participating in this ministry. From conf…
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We know the journey of justice is messy, full of pitfalls and roadblocks. And sometimes it feels like we’re all avoiding the question everyone is thinking. When it comes to justice we can experience gaps between our convictions and the way we can live them out. What if we could have a conversation about these elephant(s) in the room? In this season…
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Asuntha Charles has lived in some toughest places in the world. And she’s loved it. Long As a young woman, Asuntha Charles stubbornly defied her culture to advocate for vulnerable women and girls. That determination never left her as she dedicated her life to voiceless people in not only her native India, but places like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Su…
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War correspondent Janine di Giovanni has covered the near-extinction of the ancient Christian communities of the Middle East. --- “They’ve survived plagues, they’ve survived pillages, they’ve survived raids, they’ve survived purges – and they most recently survived ISIS.” The Christian communities of the Middle East – in places like Iraq and Syria,…
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CPX writers talk about how they’re hoping to breathe new life into a very old story. --- Get a glimpse into the CPX writers’ room as Simon, Natasha, Justine and Max talk about what they’re writing about Easter, or how they go about working out how to write about Easter. Natasha talks about American novelist Marilynne Robinson’s new book Reading Gen…
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We explore the spiritual needs of people in intensive care in hospital, or behind bars. --- “I went to see this lady and as soon as I walked in, she actually said, ‘f*** off, I don’t want to have anything to do with you people’.” Chaplaincy in Australia is contested. If people have had a bad experience with the church or concerned that someone migh…
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For decades now in the West, religion has been on the retreat. In places where, 50 years ago, going to church on a Sunday was just what you did, we’ve had generations now for whom that would be a very foreign concept. Justin Brierley is an author and very popular podcaster. For 17 years he hosted a podcast called Unbelievable where he would bring t…
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