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About the Guest:

Prof Miroslav Volf is a distinguished theologian and the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School, where he directs the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Originally from Croatia, Volf has had a significant impact in theological circles through his focus on identity, otherness, and reconciliation. He is best known for his acclaimed book Exclusion and Embrace, which Christianity Today named one of the 100 most influential religious books of the twentieth century. Volf has also served as an advisor to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the White House.

Key Takeaways:

• Ambition is a multifaceted concept, often viewed as both a virtue and a vice across history and cultures.
• Miroslav Volf emphasises the toxicity of comparing oneself to others and how striving for excellence should surpass endeavors for superiority.
• The importance of intrinsic value over societal metrics in measuring success and personal worth is underscored.
• Biblical narratives, such as those in Philippians and the Gospels, highlight the transformative power of purpose-driven ambition for God's glory.
• The cultural portrayal of ambition, exemplified by classic literature and modern TV series, calls for a reflective look at our own motivations and societal structures.

Notable Quotes:

1. "God's love is not a generic thing thrown over the world; it remembers the specificity of the one."
2. "Each of us has a generic nature, but each of us has also a specific nature."
3. "Ambition with a pious swoosh can easily become selfish ambition if not directed carefully."
4. "The widow's two coins were worth more than the great sums of the rich; she gave everything."
5. "Our society often measures success quantitatively, but Jesus looked at the heart, the interior life."

Resources:

• Miroslav Volf's Book: The Cost of Ambition
• Miroslav Volf's Book: Exclusion and Embrace

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About the Guest

The Reverend Dr. Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies and Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois, and serves as a priest at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, Illinois. She earned her MDiv and PhD in Biblical Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary and is a New Testament scholar whose work often focuses on Hebrews and the relationship between men and women in Christianity. She has authored several books on Hebrews and most recently wrote “Ordinary Time,” which explores the meaning of this often overlooked season in the church year

Key Points:

• Sacred in the Mundane: The ordinary moments in life can hold spiritual significance, challenging the conventional belief that only extraordinary events are divinely touched.
• Liturgical Reflection: The Christian liturgical calendar offers a balanced rhythm of ordinary and special times, emphasising continual spiritual growth.
• Cultural Dualism: Exploring how religious traditions perceive and often segregate the sacred from the mundane, revealing potential tensions and integrations.
• Everyday Miracles: Leveraging routine and structure, such as daily prayers, can help recognise and appreciate God's omnipresence in everyday life.
• Ordinary as Extraordinary: The discussion in "Train Dreams" and the insights by Amy Peeler highlight finding fulfillment and divine purpose in ordinary life moments.

Notable Quotes:

• "When you change the nappy of the infant, pray to God the Father for, you know, pray in praise of his work in this small infant." - Michael Jensen
• "Ordinary time does help us practice for eternity… these repeated actions are growing." - Amy Peeler
• "God wants to sanctify us, grow and deepen our faith." - Amy Peeler
• "I think there's more here. You have to see that God has made creation." - Megan Powell du Toit
• "That repetition helps us to grow… it's built into a human. That's how we learn." - Amy Peeler

Resources:

• Hope 103.2 - The network carrying "With All Due Respect"
• Amy Peeler’s book: Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth - Provides insights into the liturgical calendar's significance

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Key Points:

• Multiculturalism and Faith: Raffel appreciates multiculturalism as both a cultural reality and a gospel opportunity, highlighting the biblical narrative from Babel to Pentecost.
• Christian Hospitality: The episode stresses the importance of Christians extending hospitality, modeled after God's hospitality, as a powerful means of advancing social cohesion and community relations.
• Navigating Fear: Exploring the role of fear in immigration debates, Raffel points to the online world’s potential to fuel radicalisation, emphasising the need for communities to remain non-reactive and welcoming.
• Biblical Framework for Immigration: Raffel uses Old Testament principles of welcoming the stranger to offer insights into current immigration policies.
• Leadership in Multicultural Contexts: Raffel calls for gentle, gospel-shaped leadership that acknowledges immigrants' vulnerabilities and models a Christ-like posture in public discourse.

Notable Quotes:

• "At Pentecost, the Gospel is proclaimed in many languages. In Antioch, the walls that divide the ethnic quarters come down in the church of Jesus Christ."
• "The openness of the people of God to the stranger culminates in the person of Jesus Christ. His Lordship is a hospitable one, not a totalitarian one."
• "There’s tremendous opportunity for Christians who have experienced the hospitality of God in the gospel to offer hospitality."
• "It's very easy for native-born Australians to underestimate how disruptive, isolated, and confusing it is to be a migrant."
• "Peaceable and considerate leadership is needed in today's multicultural debate, as it provides a great opportunity to engage with gospel-shaped responses."

This season of With All Due Respect is sponsored by Morling College, a Christ-centred higher-education institution shaped by its Baptist heritage and broad evangelical vision. Morling is committed to rigorous theological study, deep spiritual formation, and learning how to engage faithfully and thoughtfully with difference. Study options include ministry and theology, counselling, chaplaincy, and education. Download a course guide to explore whether Morling is the right place for your next step.

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Sam Chan
Reverend Dr Sam Chan is a cultural analyst, public speaker and medical doctor, born in Hong Kong, who studied medicine in Sydney and completed a PhD at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He is a fellow at The Keller Center, a public speaker for City Bible Forum and Third Space, and the head trainer and mentor at the EvQ School of Evangelism. He is also an award-winning author of books on evangelism and cultural engagement. He carries the unique talent of playing the recorder with his nose, complementing his engaging personality.

Key Points:

• Cultural apologetics is expanding beyond traditional apologetic approaches to include engagement with society's broad cultural landscapes, focusing on what is considered true, good, and beautiful.
• Sam Chan highlights that "evangelism today is not just about what is true, but about what is good and beautiful," underlining the relevance of cultural apologetics in the modern world.
• Through a lens forged by thinkers like Kevin Van Hooser, cultural exegesis involves a dialogue with cultural texts to understand societal worldviews.
• The overlap between cultural engagement and apologetics offers fresh avenues for articulating Christian truths within the cultural fabric, reaching out to believers and non-believers alike.
• Jane Austen's enduring works provide a historical perspective, underscoring the synthesis between faith and cultural storytelling, which remains relevant in navigating contemporary cultural dialogues.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Evangelism today is not just about what is true, but about what is good and beautiful." - Sam Chan
2. "Cultural apologetics strives to fulfill cultural storylines, making the gospel relatable in a rapidly changing world." - Sam Chan
3. "Every culture has a worldview and cultural texts that express this worldview, which we then interpret, and that these texts further shape" - Sam Chan outline of how culture and worldview interact.
4. "No one's ever truly a blank slate." - Sam Chan outlining the historical rootedness of cultural engagement.
5. "We need to talk in a way that isn't cobblers—we need to do that act of translation in a way that resonates." - Michael Jensen

Resources

• Book Discussed in Episode: "The Gospel After Christendom" by various authors including Sam Chan.
• Paul Gould's Book: "Cultural Apologetics" (2019)

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About the Guest:

Professor Brian Brock
Originally from Texas, Professor Brian Brock holds a personal chair in moral and practical theology at the University of Aberdeen. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Disability and Religion and has authored numerous books, including "Wondrously Wounded: Theology, Disability in the Body of Christ" and "Christian Ethics in a Technological Age." His expertise lies in exploring the relationship between theology and ethics, focusing on disability, technology, and creation. His latest work, "Joining Creation’s Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness," explores ethics from a theological perspective centered around creation.

Key Takeaways:

• Dynamic Ethics Approach: Emphasizes understanding the Bible not as a static rulebook but as a guide showing how to live and think faithfully.
• Role of Praise: Christian ethics should center around recognizing and praising God’s work, bringing joy and liberation.
• Contextual Decision-Making: Encourages considering the context of each situation to make ethical decisions that align with God's character.
• Freedom from Fear: Advocates moving away from fear-driven ethics towards faithfulness inspired by God’s consistent love and actions.
• Ethical Formation: Highlights the significance of ethical imagination and conscience development through spiritual practice and the community.

Notable Quotes:

1. "I think people in the churches very often treat the Bible as a kind of repository of answers to ethical questions."
2. "Maps are kind of a deskilling. But we need to learn to recognize the landmarks in our space and time."
3. "How were the biblical authors actually approaching the task of living faithfully?"
4. "The stability is in God’s character… God is faithful to step in and interrupt us."
5. "We can pray and hope that God will actually show up and interrupt the things that generate entrapment."

Resources:

• Brian Brock's Book: Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness
• Journal of Disability and Religion: Journal Website
• Previous Works by Brian Brock: Wondrously Wounded," "Christian Ethics in a Technological Age

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About our Guest
Jeri Jones Sparks is the Ministry Director of the Good News series, an evangelistic video resource aimed specifically at reaching South Asians. Her impactful work extends to her role as a strategic consultant for the Satya Network, which focuses on engaging and integrating South Asian Christians in Australia. Jeri is also an Outreach Minister at St James Anglican in Croydon, Sydney, an area with a substantial immigrant population. Born in Chennai, South India, Jeri and her family migrated to Australia when she was just four years old. Her journey and advocacy stand as a vital testament to cultural integration and spiritual transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Immigration Debate: Recent protests have highlighted the complexity surrounding immigration in Australia, often fueled by misinformation and political agendas.
• Cultural and Religious Shifts: Australia's demographic changes bring both challenges and opportunities as the country navigates a more multicultural and religiously diverse population.
• Christian Response: The necessity for Christians to redefine what it means to engage with 'the other,' drawing from biblical examples of how to treat foreigners among us.
• Intercultural Church Dynamics: The importance of churches evolving towards interculturalism, incorporating various cultural perspectives to enhance community and belonging.
• Understanding Heritage: Emotional and personal journeys uncovering one's ancestry, as showcased in the SBS series, can redefine individual and communal identity.

Notable Quotes:

• "We're not as good at estimating numbers or proportions. It all comes through filters of bias." — Megan Powell du Toit
• "I think there's going to be some kind of shift in our normal of engaging with cultural commentary." — Jeri Jones Sparks
• "It's really messy. There's going to be conflict. But there's something gospel-hearted in how it shapes our gathering." — Jeri Jones Sparks
• "The church has a lot to teach our society by modeling that kind of internationalism, that kind of welcome which is blind to race." — Michael Jensen
• "When we know that it's God who appoints where and when all people should live, who are the people that God has put around us?" — Jeri Jones Sparks

Resources:

• Satya Network
• The Good News Series
• SBS TV Series: The Secret DNA of Us
• ABC Online article by Michael Jensen on immigration

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If you're tired of polarised debates and want to see how people can disagree well on the big stuff, you're in for a banger! Next season, Michael and Megan are diving into cultural apologetics, immigration debates, true crime through a Christian lens, and finding the sacred in everyday life. They're tackling the contentious issues many of us wrestle with—but doing it with grace and genuine conversation.

Big thanks to WADR's sponsor, Morling College, whose commitment to deep thinking and respectful dialogue aligns perfectly with the podcast's mission. Morling offers courses in ministry, theology, counselling, and chaplaincy—all designed for discipleship formation. Download a course guide to explore whether Morling is the right place for your next step. 

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In this episode, the WADR team talk about how to have better sex. No, this is not Megan and Michael's opportunity to present the evangelical version of the karma sutra. Rather, they want to talk about the ways Christianity has got sex right - or a lot of the time wrong - and what can be done better for everyone's sake. 
First up, Megan and Michael invite on to the show the co-author of the influential Christian book The Great Sex Rescue, Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila shares what she and her co-authors discovered when they talked to 22,000 Christian women. 
Then the WADR duo talk about the Australian #metoo moment and what they think about consent education. 
Finally, we finish the show with the film Give Me Sex Jesus, a title that sells itself. And consider this your warning. This episode is talking about sex, so it is definitely for mature audiences.

LINKS

Follow this link to check out Sheila's book, The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended, by Sheila Wray Gregoire, psychology graduate Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach and epidemiologist and statistician Joanna Sawatsky.

You can watch Give Me Sex Jesus for free on Vimeo - it's a Staff Pick!

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This year marks 1700 years since the creation of the Nicene Creed, one of Christianity's seminal documents (outside of the Bible).

Our hosts discuss why this creed matters and debate whether more churches should use it in their services.

Theologian Beth Felker Jones then joins the show to discuss the creed's historical and theological significance, before Michael and Megan share their thoughts on the 2017 documentary The Song Keepers.

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Michael and Megan attempt to make sense of this concerning trend before turning their attention to the 2024 biographical thriller Cabrini, which tells the story of the first American saint, Francesca Cabrini.

• (00:00) - - Intro
• (01:36) - - Be Our Guest
• (41:39) - - For Arguements Sake
• (53:36) - - Through The Wardrobe

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It’s a complex issue for Christians - some seek out pain as a spiritual discipline, while for others, pain can drive them away from faith altogether.

Professor Philip Siddall joins the show to help us further understand why pain occurs - and how to deal with it, both physically and spiritually.

Finally, our hosts cast a critical eye over the second season of the hit TV series Severance.

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• (00:00) - - Intro
• (01:36) - - For Arguments Sake
• (18:04) - - Be Our Guest
• (47:34) - - Through The Wardrobe

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They discuss how much—if any—control churches should be allowed to have over members and how to safeguard against any misuse of power by leaders.

Christian psychologist Kylie Walls then joins the show for a sobering discussion on spiritual abuse, before our hosts review the hit podcast Sons of Patriarchy, which deals with the hyper-conservative ministry of Douglas Wilson.

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• (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake
• (18:42) - - Be Our Guest
• (50:52) - - Through The Wardrobe

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There are so many questions surrounding the life of Bonhoeffer - chief among them, how involved was he in the botched 20 July plot to kill Hitler?

Our hosts this week share their thoughts on the film and are also joined by Center for Pastor Theologians President Dr. Joel Lawrence to discuss Bonhoeffer's life and work.

Finally, Michael and Megan try to define a Christian hero and discuss whether the church should have any heroes aside from Jesus.

• (01:44) - - Through the Wardrobe
• (31:40) - - Be Our Guest
• (44:03) - - For Arguments Sake

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It’s part of a new wave of books focusing on the ‘spiritual disciplines’.

This week, our hosts delve into what these disciplines are and how we can approach them in a biblical manner.

Author Alex Sosler then joins the show to discuss modern approaches to discipleship, before our hosts review the hit Netflix docudrama Apple Cider Vinegar.

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We then hear multiple Australian Christian leaders answering the question, "What should Christians consider when casting their vote this year at the Australian federal election?"

You can find the full text of all their answers on the WADR webpage - head to https://undeceptions.com/wadr/the-election/

Finally, Michael and Megan take a look at the 2024 documentary God and Country, a film that zeros in on the emergence of Christian nationalism in America.

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Evangelist Glen Scrivener joins the show to discuss, before our hosts turn their attention to the latest "Catholic political thriller", and one of the hit movies of the past year - Conclave. 

• (00:00) - - Intro
• (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake
• (19:26) - - Be Our Guest
• (48:10) - - Through the Wardrobe

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This week, our hosts move the conversation offline and into real life, pondering the effects of social media and how the Bible can guide us in how to use it.

Professor Andrew Campbell, Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Sydney, then joins the show to discuss the proposed ban and the potential benefits of social media.

Finally, Michael and Megan discuss appropriations of the 19th-century novel Vanity Fair and wonder how it might have anticipated some of the complexities of social media - two centuries ahead of time!

• (00:00) - - Intro
• (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake
• (17:36) - - Be Our Guest
• (48:53) - - Through the Wardrobe

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To kick things off, celebrated author Marilynne Robinson joins the show to discuss her new book Reading Genesis, which looks at God's covenant with humanity - despite how dark things get.

Our hosts then share their thoughts on the first book of the Bible and look at other recent attempts to understand it - notably Jordan Peterson's musings in his latest work, We Who Wrestle With God.

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• (01:36) - - Q&A Part 1
• (21:58) - - Q&A Part 2
• (38:43) - - Through The Wardrobe

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They also discuss a documentary on the first Lausanne Congress, held way back in 1974.

• (01:50) - - Through The Wardrobe
• (15:06) - - What's Going On?
• (31:02) - - Be Our Guest

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Our hosts spend some time discussing their understanding of masculinity, how they’ve seen it shift around them, and what a Christian vision of masculinity really looks like.

Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity Simon Smart joins the show to discuss this tricky topic. 

 Finally, Michael and Megan turn their attention to the comedy-drama series Barry. 

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Our hosts also discuss the theology behind offence, and what offends them.

Finally, the 2022 Psychological Thriller Tar - starring Cate Blanchett - comes under the WADR microscope. It's a film all about the destructive consequences of offending. But is it any good?

• (00:09) - - Be Our Guest
• (35:28) - - For Arguments Sake
• (53:05) - - Through The Wardrobe

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For 'Through the Wardrobe', Michael and Megan share their thoughts on the hit HBO drama The Gilded Age, a show dedicated to the world of the upstairs and downstairs world of 19th century America.

• (01:36) - - For Arguments Sake
• (18:41) - - The Secret Life of Us
• (33:09) - - Through the Wardrobe

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Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield, well-known as the host of The Sacred podcast, then joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion, including on her new book Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times.

Finally, our hosts discuss the confronting - and beautiful - film Manchester By The Sea (2016).

• (01:32) - - For Arguments Sake
• (22:29) - - Be Our Guest
• (48:00) - - Through The Wardrobe

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Ethicist and Professor of Animal Theology Clair Linzey then joins the show to ponder these questions further, before Michael and Megan turn their attention to the 2017 film The Zookeeper's Wife, which tells the true story of two brave zookeepers in Warsaw who resisted the invading Nazi forces. 

• (01:44) - For Arguments Sake
• (22:13) - Be Our Guest
• (41:37) - Through The Wardrobe

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This week Michael and Megan think through the Biblical implications of this, and along the way are joined by Zeeshan LaalDin. Zeeshan is a Project Officer with Anglican Aid. He will be delivering a keynote address at the upcoming Common Knowledge Conference, which looks at the role of education in eradicating global poverty.

Finally, our hosts watch the 2005 TV adaptation of Thomas Hughes' classic 1857 novel Tom Brown's School Days.

• (01:52) - For Arguments Sake
• (18:25) - Be Our Guest
• (40:19) - Through the Wardrobe

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Principal of Morling College Tim MacBride then joins the show to discuss the challenges facing the pastoral profession.

Finally, Michael and Megan riff on the 2001 film Wit (starring Emma Thompson), a cinematic adaptation of the play of the same name, which chiefly focuses on ... death.

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With more visibility than ever before, our hosts discuss whether neurodivergence is a good, or "fallen" condition.

Writer and scholar Kate Morris then joins the show to discuss her own experiences raising a neurodivergent child, as well as her substack aimed at helping Christians love their neurodivergent friends and family.

Finally, Michael and Megan cast an eye over the hit ABC show Austin, featuring Love on the Spectrum star Michael Teo. 

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Speaking of childlike - Michael and Megan are joined this week by author Kaitlyn Scheiss, host of the Curiously Kaitlyn podcast where she fields questions about theology from children!

Finally, our hosts cast an eye over the coming-of-age film adaptation of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

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They then turn their attention to the program Asking For It, a look at the impacts of gendered violence, hosted by journalist and author Jess Hill who wrote the seminal See What You Made Me Do.

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Grief is a universal experience. We all face it at some point in our lives. So, what's a Christian framework for walking through grief? How can we grieve well? Dr Kit Barker joins our hosts to tackle these questions.

Our hosts then turn their attention to the Apple TV comedy-drama Shrinking - a program that explores the variety of experiences people have when it comes to grief.

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Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen embark on another series of podcasts tackling some potentially divisive elements of culture with nuance, grace, and - of course- respect!

This week, our hosts look at the phenomena of fandom and ask - is it possible for fandom to go far? Can a Christian engage in fandom in good faith?

Both our hosts share what they're fans of (this episode is a judgment-free zone!) before casting their eye over Tabitha Carvan's book This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch, a work which explores how an ordinary person can become obsessed by a certain middle-aged British actor. 

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This week, Minister Jeri Jones Sparks and former Sydney Archbishop (and Michael's Dad!) Peter Jensen joins the show for a panel discussion on different church generations. The team look at the highs and lows of recent Australian church history, as well as what different generations of Christians today can learn from one other.

Our hosts then discuss the TV series Pachinko, a critically acclaimed show that follows the stories of four generations of a Korean Family, between 1915 and 1989.

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Our hosts then discuss whether the broader church is an organisation, and if ministers can gain anything from the world of corporate wisdom.

Finally, they turn their attention to the hit drama Propser, a new show that follows a family as they build a super-powerful, super-wealthy megachurch.

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Our hosts think through how the Bible can guide Christians’ response to the conflict.

A Palestinian Christian and peacemaker joins the show to discuss the challenges facing faith groups in the conflict zone.

Finally, our hosts discuss the film Women in Sink, which documents conversations with women of different faiths in the region.

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Our hosts this week are chatting about this third lie - statistics. With the age of social media now dictating how people access statistical data, are we literate enough to understand what we are reading when it comes to statistics? How does this affect trust in official information more broadly? And in a fallen world, where sin distorts everything, how much can we truly trust human knowledge?

Statistician Alan Brnabic joins Michael and Megan to discuss these questions, and why we need statistics more broadly.

Finally, our hosts cast their eye over Moneyball, a sports film that, against the odds, Megan quite enjoyed.

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Karen Swallow Prior returns to the show to discuss her new book The Evangelical Imagination, which provocatively claims to take stock of a "culture in crisis".

Our hosts then hash out the question: does Evangelicalism need another Reformation?

Finally, the pair discuss the 17th-century classic The Pilgrim's Progress and take stock of its influence and legacy.

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New Testament scholar The Rev. Dr Sarah Harris joins the show to discuss the mother of Jesus, and makes some big calls about her place in theological history.

Michael and Megan then discuss the place of Mary in Protestant tradition. Should the evangelical Christian church reclaim Mary? Is she in need of a "rediscovery?"

Finally, our hosts turn their attention to the hit TV show The Chosen and discuss its portrayals of the Holy Matriarch.

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To mark their century our guests chat with Mike Bird, Academic Dean of Melbourne's Ridley College, discussing the question "Is the Bible clear in what it tells us?"

They also discuss the differences in church tradition when it comes to interpreting scripture.

Later, our hosts discuss Sarah Polley's confronting film Women Talking, which explores the consequences of misunderstanding - and abusing - The Bible.  

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The Bible culminates with an image of God at home with humanity. Home speaks to us of familiarity, safety, welcome, love. Yet home doesn’t just have positive associations. Some are home less while many have found their homes to be anything but safe. 

This episode Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen begin by discussing whether human beings are actually any good at making home for themselves or others. 

Then the WADR team speak to former NSW Liberal Minister and newly appointed chair of the Faith Housing Alliance, Rob Stokes about the current housing crisis. 

And to finish, continuing 'the whole vibe' of the episode, they hang out with the Kerrigans in The Castle.

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Defined as the implicit "religious" values of a nation - expressed through public ceremony, symbols, and rituals - our hosts ask if Australia even has a civic religion in the first place.

They then turn their eyes to the place of the Welcome to / Acknowledgement of Country in Australia: specifically in the church. What does it mean that some churches have pushed back against this now largely normal part of public procedure?

Finally, they take stock of a recent episode of Bluey and discuss why a children's show (of all things) brought Michael to tears.

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On 'For Arguments Sake', our hosts discuss whether there may be a lack of hope within the church. Have Christians in the global west lost their eschatological hope?

Finally, our hosts cast their eye over Christopher Noaln's blockbuster Oppenheimer. In true WADR style, they don't necessarily see eye-to-eye on its message.

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Old Testament expert Dr George Athas then joins the show to discuss the film, its relationship to the book of Ecclesiastes, and how death plays a role in our understanding of being human.

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They talk through what a 'yes' vote might mean for Australian society, its citizens, and the church.

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As Australians prepare to vote in a referendum on an Aboriginal Voice in parliament, Michael Jensen and (newly Reverend Dr) Megan Powell du Toit speak with constitutional law expert Dr Joel Harrison about what it might mean, legally speaking.

They then discuss whether or not the church should be involved with politics at all  - a thorny issue that Michael has had some recent experience with.

Finally on 'Through the Wardrobe', our hosts cast their eye over the controversy surrounding ABC journalist Annabel Crabb's Kitchen Cabinet program, and her decision to have some rather divisive guests on recent episodes.

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Our hosts also sift through the responses from various groups to The Voice, casting a spotlight on who has - and hasn't - voiced support.

Finally, on 'Through The Wardrobe', Michael and Megan keep things political with a look back at the 2017 ABC documentary Counted, hosted by Stan Grant to commemorate the 1967 Referendum which saw Australian First Nations people counted as part of the Australian population. They compare this with an episode of Derry Girls, unpacking the complexities of referendum and nationhood.

And, as promised, here is a link to the Christian denominational responses to the Voice to Parliament that the WADR team collected.

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'The Secret Life of Us' then makes a return, with Michael and Megan sharing episodes in their life when they had grace shown to them.

Finally, on 'Through The Wardrobe' our hosts give their take on The Engish, a grizzly western reboot about an aristocrat bent on revenge in the new world. Can grace be shown to those who've taken everything from us?

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On 'Through the Wardrobe', the pair cast their critical eye over the now cancelled Amazon series Paper Girls, a time travelling adventure drama that looks at how we might feel if we met our future selves.

Plus, our hosts take some time to answer audience questions. Does pineapple belong on pizza? Do Michael and Megan actually disagree on anything? And what should we do with the work of now-disgraced theologians? Tune in to find out!

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Our hosts then explore why the article was published, the dangers of applying such theology within marriage, and what structural and cultural shortcomings the saga has exposed within TGC.

Numerous theologians and academics who lent their names to the book - and by extension the article -  have since withdrawn their endorsements, with some writing follow-up articles in the wake of the scandal.

Joshua Butler has since resigned as a Gospel Coalition Centre fellow, and will not be involved with planned TGC events for 2023.

Extra reading on the issue can be found below.

LINKS:

* TGC statement on the article
* Check out Bethany Falker-Jones unpacking of the whole affair - 'Protestant Bodies, Protestant Bedrooms, and our furious need for a theology thereof'
* Mikey Lynch, director of the Australian arm of TGC, has published a fascinating pushback on the original article - 'Don't Go Beyond What Is Written'

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UK-based broadcaster, author, social entrepreneur, and adoptive father Dr Krish Kandiah then joins the podcast for a challenging discussion on fostering and adoption.

Finally, on 'Through The Wardrobe', our hosts share their thoughts on the 2021 documentary Found, the moving story of three Chinese girls, adopted by American parents, who discover they are blood-related, and then return to their country of birth to uncover their origins.

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Catholic theologian Dr Elissa Roper joins the podcast to discuss a range of issues, including what the late Pope’s passing means, and what decade might hold for the Catholic Church.

Then, on ‘Through The Wardrobe’, Megan and Michael talk about Roland Joffe’s 1986 cinematic masterpiece The Mission - a classic of the genre that Megan, unbelievably, hadn’t seen before!

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From overthrowing the yoke of human slavery (Israel's Exodus from Egypt) to Jesus' promise that “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”, the concept of freedom is at the heart of the Biblical story.

But what does it mean for our everyday lives to be free? Are we truly free if we still feel the weight of sin in our lives? Can we ever, truly have free will?

On 'Through the wardrobe', Michael and Megan discuss last year's medieval comedy Catherine Called Birdy, and how this tale of a young Englishwoman navigating 13th-century society relates to the idea of being truly 'free'.

Plus, in a brand new segment called 'You can't ask that' Michael confronts Megan on one of the most divisive issues in church history; what it means to be Arminian - and can you really call yourself a Christian and Arminian at the same time?

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Yet hospitality is also a word that occurs in the Bible. Famously, Hebrews 13:2 urges, "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."

But exactly what are we being called to do? Is it an occasional drinks with the next-door neighbours or something more?

Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen talk about who exactly are our neighbours when it comes to hospitality and what it might require of us.

To help the WADR team out, Michael and Megan also talk to Jon Owen who has lived a remarkably hospitable life. And then they sing along with Come From Away, the musical about 7,000 unexpected guests.

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Christians have held different attitudes to the body over history - while the body has a central place in the Christian understanding of the life to come, at times the body has been seen as the source of sin.

Megan Powell due Toit and Michael Jensen talk about a significant Christian concept - the flesh - and what it means for how we relate to ourselves and others as embodied people.

The WADR team then talk to the author Sam Allberry about his work on the body, and finish with a recent film that grapples with the Christian relationship with the body, The Wonder.

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It's a common phrase - one which describes someone going through a difficult time, particularly one in which God feels either absent or unloving. 

The WADR team investigates where it comes from, and then asks if it's as bad as it sounds?

Then Megan and Michael talk to Dr Greg Clarke about two songwriters who have been known to include their honest struggle with faith in their songs - Nick Cave and Bono. 

And we finish by getting up close and personal with that most faithful and yet honest of poets, John Donne.

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First up, Megan and Michael invite on to the show the co-author of the influential Christian book The Great Sex Rescue, Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila shares what she and her co-authors discovered when they talked to 22,000 Christian women. 

Then the WADR duo talk about the Australian #metoo moment and what they think about consent education. 

Finally, we finish the show with the film Give Me Sex Jesus, a title that sells itself. And consider this your warning. This episode is talking about sex, so it is definitely for mature audiences.

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Follow this link to check out Sheila's book, The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended, by Sheila Wray Gregoire, psychology graduate Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach and epidemiologist and statistician Joanna Sawatsky.

You can watch Give Me Sex Jesus for free on Vimeo - it's a Staff Pick!

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Moreover, 38.9% of people now identify themselves as having no religion - a jump of almost 10%. 

Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen ask what this really means. And, more particularly, what should Christians do about it? 

The WADR team talk to Prof Ruth Powell of National Church Life Survey Research, which has been doing research into Australians and faith. 

Then Megan and Michael discuss what this seismic shift in faith means for the gospel, before finishing up with a look at Brides of Christ, an Australian TV mini-series which looks at another time of change for faith in the 1960s.

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The WADR team are joined by Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today to talk about what happened to evangelical consensus. 

And then Michael and Megan finish with a look at the spiritual themes in a tv series they basically think they had to do this season - Rings of Power. 

But don't tap off too soon! Michael and Megan finish with the announcement that they're starting a new crowd-sourced service that promises to 'fact check' Christianity.

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When humans laugh, are we doing so as people made in the image of God? Or is this only a human response to the world? Or could laughter be a link to life in the next world?

The WADR team tackle each of these questions together, then review a comedy whose central character Megan has often been compared with - can you guess which one?

Finally, they finish up season 6 with a chat with a comedian who also happens to be an Anglican minister. It's a whole new take on second vocations that's a merry mile from St. Paul's tent-making.

LINKS

Find out more about comedian minister Howard Langmead on his website.

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But is this so? Is Christian Nationalism even compatible with the Christian faith? In a western society that is often spoken of as Post-Christian, the relationship between Christianity and the State has become an increasingly vexed issue.

Michael and Megan start their investigation by reviewing a documentary that seeks to look at how this is playing out in US evangelicalism. Moving on, they discuss whether Christian Nationalism is a problem in an Australian context. Then it's your chance to shape the show - a question and answer session on Australian evangelicalism and what the WADR team think about where it is going.

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After the highly successful “In the footsteps of the Reformers” tour through the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Faith Journeys is launching its latest tour “In the footsteps of Saint Paul”, travelling across Turkey, Greece & Italy from 25th April – 9th May 2023. The tour starts in Istanbul and makes its way through to Greece before ending in Rome. Daily devotions, a pilgrimage handbook and study guide assist with exploring the works, teachings and journeys of St Paul while travelling with like-minded individuals. You also have a Tour Manager throughout who looks after all travel logistics with exclusive local tour guides who all work alongside Michael Jensen to create an immersive touring experience. If you're interested in joining Michael on his instructive tour of early church locations, then you can find out everything you need to know at www.faithjourneys.com.au or by emailing info@faithjourneys.com.au.

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Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen discuss how this new struggle has been reported across many countries, particularly in their home country. The Ending Loneliness Together report says that one in four Australians are experiencing problematic levels of loneliness, with one in two Australians feeling lonelier due to the pandemic in 2020.

Why is this so? Does it happen to Christians as much as anyone else, and how can we respond?

Michael and Megan talk first about how loneliness might interact with faith, and then they invite Susan Mettes, behavioural scientist and author of The Loneliness Epidemic, on to the show to discuss how we can begin to deal with this challenge.

Finally, the WADR team take a look at a comedy of loneliness, This Way Up.

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After the highly successful “In the footsteps of the Reformers” tour through the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Faith Journeys is launching its latest tour “In the footsteps of Saint Paul”, travelling across Turkey, Greece & Italy from 25th April – 9th May 2023. The tour starts in Istanbul and makes its way through to Greece before ending in Rome. Daily devotions, a pilgrimage handbook and study guide assist with exploring the works, teachings and journeys of St Paul while travelling with like-minded individuals. You also have a Tour Manager throughout who looks after all travel logistics with exclusive local tour guides who all work alongside Michael Jensen to create an immersive touring experience. If you're interested in joining Michael on his instructive tour of early church locations, then you can find out everything you need to know at www.faithjourneys.com.au or by emailing info@faithjourneys.com.au.

This is where you can find Susan Mettes' book, The Loneliness Epidemic: Why So Many of Us Feel Alone - and How Leaders Can Respond.

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First up, they talk to African American pastor Thabiti Anaybwile about how he understands the way American evangelicalism has interacted with the question of racism. He has been a significant voice on this topic within conservative evangelicalism in the US.

Then the WADR team come back to their Australian context to speak with pastor Grace Lung and her experience as an Australian-born Chinese woman within Australian churches and society.

Finally, Michael and Megan finish with a review of a film that examines the experience of Indigenous students in an elite Anglican school environment.

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You can find out more about Grace Lung's ministry and track down resources for understanding and dealing with racism on her website.

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Very little thought is given over to Christian fashion. But the WADR team discover the one area that does get talked about is women dressing modestly - they immodestly think they have some helpful things to say on this.

Michael and Megan then speak with a Christian fashion designer Neri Morris about how her job relates to her faith. And they finish with a recent documentary about fashion label Abercrombie & Fitch - White Hot.

LINKS

Check out the Thread Harvest web site.

You can hear more from Nerri over at her blog.

And if you're in Sydney, don't forget to check out the Re-inspired shop in Parramatta.

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But on the other hand, the Bible begins with an act of creation - the first and greatest of all creative acts. So Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen ask, 'Is creativity a waste of Christian time, or is it an essential vocation of the Christian?'

In pursuit of an answer, the WADR team talk to the artist and cultural thinker Makoto Fujimura, who has written extensively about the intersection between the creative and theology.

Then they finish with a look at a beautifully creative piece about a creative person - Oscar best picture winner CODA.

LINKS

Makoto Fujimura's new book, Art and Faith: A Theology of Making.

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Jesus famously said, "You cannot serve both God and money," or wealth, depending on the translation. While Christian scandals often involve abuse of sex or power, love of money seems to be the sin we often tolerate. Is that because Christians in the west have been living under capitalism for some time now?

Capitalism gets quite a bad rap these days, so the WADR team asks, Is it the root of all evil? How should Christians relate to issues of money and ownership?

Megan and Michael then talk to capitalism expert Professor Gordon Menzies from the University of Technology, Sydney, about how economics and faith might interrelate. And we finish the show with the television series that has been called a satire of late capitalism - Apple TV’s Severance.

LINKS

Here's where you can get a copy of Gordon Menzies book, Western Fundamentalism: Democracy, Sex and the Liberation of Mankind

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Some of that campaigning will be based on what people THINK influences a Christian vote. But despite the rhetoric, the Christian vote is more diverse than is often realised. What issues are on Christian minds and hearts this election?

Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen put that question out there and receive significant responses from Christian leaders as well as WADR listeners. Then the WADR team then discusses how you might sort through all this as you cast your vote.

And to finish off, our resident 'Marg and Dave' review of a series that will make for good election viewing.

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While we may not have evidence of legions of diagnosed clinical narcissists in the church, we can all point to church leaders with ego problems - not that surprising when church leadership can come with attached power and status.

So, Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen ask how do we deal with the potential ego problem of leadership? Step one: interview Professor David Starling about his research into New Testament approaches to leadership.

Then the WADR team follow this up with a discussion on whether our whole approach to leadership is wrong, before finishing with a surprising movie on leadership, Disney's Encanto.

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It tends to be ignored by many Protestants, stuck awkwardly between the mourning of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday.

So Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit ask what was going on in that gap? And what spiritual significance does it have to people of faith today?

Then the WADR team reviews the TV series The Chosen, which tells the stories of the gospels, as well as filling in some other gaps.

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Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit discover that this is one subject even Christians, who are in the business of 'saving souls', are less clear on.

The WADR team ask some searching questions - do we have a soul and what is it? - in For Argument's Sake. Then they look at Swansong, a recent movie that is perhaps, soulless. Finally, it's time to take a look at a book that Megan reckons is good for the soul - Anne of Green Gables.

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Lent is a period of prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter that has been practiced since apostolic times.

Until recently it wasn't that popular among Evangelicals, but more believers are beginning to observe this 40 days of reflection - including guest Dr. Ros Clarke who has just released a devotional for Lent.

Forty Women : Unseen women of the Bible from Eden to Easter considers the historical truth that the first witnesses to the resurrection were not men, but women - and without women, the Easter story would not have happened at all.

The WADR duo then discusses whether Bible-believing Christians should be doing something that doesn’t appear in The Bible, and finish with a five-star film often watched at this time.

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Conscience has been at the forefront in public discussions, as a new phase of the pandemic requires measures that have created an urgent set of ethical dilemmas. This has come at the same time as our politicians are debating bills about freedom of religion.

The WADR team tease out the Biblical approach to freedom of conscience before taking a more personal look at it with Alison Preston, a Christian living with the consequences of a decision of consequence. 

Then Michael and Megan finish up with a well-known movie about conscience, Les Misérables.

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Like 2020, 2021 has had its social highs and COVID lows but, on balance, what did WADR think of the year that was? First up, the team give each other what they think was the theme of the year. 

Then it's time for Megan, Michael, and Justine to share their favourite watch, read, and listens for 2021 in a bumper edition of Marg and Dave - or should it be called Marg, Dave, and Bill? A reference to the king of movie reviews that young Justine just doesn't get... 

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Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit think we often associate Christmas with homecoming and family. For a start, it's a classic trope of Christmas movies - Christmas Homecoming, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Home For The Holidays, even Home Alone. But the very first Christmas, Mary and Joseph leave their home on a journey. So, is Christmas a story of home or away?

The WADR team talk it all out, look at a Christmas movie about a family - Little Women - and then bring back a segment everyone has been asking for as an excuse to exchange gifts. 

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Mental health has been a key conversation during the COVID crisis. People have argued for and against various public health measures by referring to the mental health effects. There has been a widespread understanding that a viral pandemic will have mental health costs as well.

Yet quite often, it is still those people 'out there' - those 'other people' we need to look after. And there continues to be an unhealthy tendency to give spiritual answers to mental health issues. Wouldn't it be better to delve instead into what it is to be people of faith dealing with mental health issues?

Michael and Megan get personal about how experience interacts with our theology and ministry, talk to clinical psychologist Sarah Hindle, and read together a recent novel by an Australian author which centres on a protagonist with mental illness.

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If this episode has raised difficult topics for you, and you'd like to talk to someone about them, Michael, Megan and Sarah recommend:

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There seems to be a wide spectrum between those who want to claim western society will regret abandoning its Christian foundations, and those who are quick to call it out from the inside. Whichever way you look at it, Church history is at the forefront of the public conversation.

Michael and Megan take a look at this phenomenon and then interview John Dickson about where his book, Bullies and Saints fits into this spectrum.

Then the WADR duo finishes with the critically acclaimed 2020 film Minari, which tells a slice of 1980s church history.

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A couple of episodes ago the WADR team looked at poet Christian Wiman and brought up his thought that faithful literature should be an ice axe for the frozen sea within you. 

As two people of faith and lovers of poetry, Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen have started thinking more about faithful poetry - and the light it might give to the faithful life. 

They talk to one such potential lamp bearer - poet Dr. Lachlan Brown. They then try to tease out what faithful poetry might be and finish with a powerful poem that recently captured the public's imagination.

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Within that, Christians have had particular concerns. What will be the rules around face-to-face church gatherings, and how should we as Christians respond to the risks and freedoms of reopening? 

Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit ask epidemiologist, Prof Greg Fox to answer questions from a public health perspective, and then the WADR team talk about a theologically informed response for churches. 

We finish with a novel that explores what one church did during a plague: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks.

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Social media can involve a lot of different communication types but it certainly does seem to have a lot of scope for arguing. In fact, it seems that one of social media's key contributions is polarisation and pitched debate. 

Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen discuss how this has ramped up over COVID - the virus situation is ever-changing and the stakes as we respond to it are high. It seems like it would be a good time to know how to argue well and persuasively.

The WADR team looks at the 'how to' of arguing. Then they move that into the deeper question over whether argument can ever be holy. And finally, a review of a new series set in one of today’s battlegrounds - academia.

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Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen take a hard look at Christian celebrity - from luminaries like Tim Keller to Mark Driscoll - and ask what can be learned from our elevation of different believers.

First up, it's an interview with Mikey Lynch, experienced church planter and Campus Director of the University Fellowship of Christians, University of Tasmania, about his personal experiences with Mark Driscoll and the revelations of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.

Then the WADR team delve deeper into the phenomenon of Christian celebrity and what it means for the Church. 

Finally, it's a sharing of insights into a film about a flawed preacher which came out about the same time Driscoll started Mars Hill - The Apostle.

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Senator O’Neil is a Labor senator for new south wales who has been a politician since 2010, first as an MP in the Australian parliament and then as a senator.  She is currently Vice President of the New South Wales Labor Party, a position she has held since 2011. She is also a committed Catholic

The WADR team then discusses the question of whether Christians have to be conservative, before reviewing a recent film based on the memoir of Christian social justice activist Bryan Stevenson.

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But what makes for good preaching?

Preaching is something both Megan and Michael have been doing for decades, so listen in as the WADR crew turns a critical eye on not only other preachers but their personal styles as well.

Then it's off to Gilead to examine the preaching style of one of Marilynne Robinson's key characters.

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The episode kicks off with an interview with Kristen Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, a publication that discovers the worship of Alpha Male role models in the American church.

Megan and Michael then examine the presence of Alpha Males in the Australian context, specifically the iconic Man From Snowy River.

And finally, our WADR hosts entertain us with a 'For Argument's Sake' about the effects such considerations have on the Australian Christian context.

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They then get personal and vulnerable by talking about the questions of faith they have that remain unresolved and why. Despite coming from different Christian traditions, do they share any?

And finally, it's a Marg and Dave segment on the poetry of a questioning man of faith - Christian Wiman.

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Mark Glanville brings the biblical scholarship of a respected theologian, while his brother Luke adds the insight of an associate professor in the Department of International Relations at Australian National University.

Then the WADR team examines Australia's attitude to refugees and how it mirrors an international approach that is increasingly overshadowed by concerns about personal and national security, economics, and culture.

Finally, it's time to examine the new television series Stateless, and how Australian actor Cate Blanchett interprets life in an immigration detention center.

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The WADR team begins with a consideration of the classic film and media magnate commentary, Citizen Kane. 

Then they tackle the fraught relationship between Christianity and the media in For Argument's Sake.

And for the season finale, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss what is wrong with the media today.

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First in the show is a serious consideration of the thorny topic of sexual consent, followed by an examination of the health of masculine culture in general.

Then it's off to Brooklyn 99 to see what healthy masculine relationships might actually look like. 

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Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen begin by asking if sacrifice has become an outdated idea in the 21st century.

Then, as they attempt to bring the cross back into focus, they share with each other the impact John Stott and Henri Nouwen have had on shaping their own views.

And finally, Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life and what it has to say to us this Easter.

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The WADR team begins with Canadian scholar and journalist John Stackhouse and an in-depth interview on the nature of public theology.

Then it's time to consider what the challenges are for both the presenter and the message in For Argument's Sake.

Finishing up, Michael and Megan consider whether comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert is a public theologian, and what we might learn from his approach.

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Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit start the ball rolling by asking whether the COVID crisis has led us to neglect our friends? Then it's on to a revealing segment in which Michael and Megan discuss how they became friends, and what it is they've taken from each other.

Then author and social commentator Aimee Byrd returns to talk about her book on distinctly Christian friendship, and the WADR duo wrap up the show with a consideration of the book Dorothy and Jack, which chronicles the extraordinary comradeship between Dorothy Sayers and C.S. Lewis.

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Beginning with a discussion about the nature of cancel culture and how they have experienced it in their own lives, the WADR team move on to an in-depth interview with American author, speaker, blogger and former podcaster Aimee Byrd who has experienced the worst this approach to disagreement has to offer.

Then it's off to the movies for a cancel culture take on the 2005 film Goodnight and Good Luck, which considers the walls of silence erected during the McCarthy era.

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Examining this language of the inner life, Megan and Michael talk about what sort of prayers they use when addressing God, and in what contexts.

Then to finish the show, a special edition of 'Marg and Dave' as the WADR team review their favourite prayers on offer.

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The creation of a COVID19 vaccine from research that resulted from a decades old abortion has Christians asking whether or not they can benefit from a loss of life.

Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen ask Denise Cooper-Clarke, a graduate of medicine and theology with a Ph.D in medical ethics, how ethically sound it is for Christians to take the new vaccine.

Then our WADR hosts deepen the debate in For Arguments Sake and consider whether or not people should be compelled to take this life-saving treatment.

Finally, episode 49 finishes up with a review of The Queen's Gambit, showing how a mini-series about chess also has something to add to this thorny debate.

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The first stop is ask demographer Mark McCrindle to tell us what the statistics have to say about our behaviour in 2020. Then Michael and Megan consider what those tendencies tell us from a Christian point of view.

Finishing up, Michael and Megan tell us their favourite books, television series and films so we can happily read and watch our way through to the new year.

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This episode Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen consider the take-home points from the close association between American evangelicals and the trounced Donald Trump.

To help them, they interview American author and Christian commentator Karen Swallow Prior. They then follow this up with a discussion on life in a partisan environment. And for dessert, it's time to dig back into the vaults of Hollywood's greats and consider lessons to be learned from Mr Smith Goes To Washington.

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Step one is a review of the iconic REM song, our hosts investigate what lead singer Michael Stipe was actually getting at, and then apply those findings to a loss of faith.

Step two is an interview with journalist Michael Collett who describes his own walk away from Christianity and the factors that keep him from coming back.

Step three, Michael and Megan discuss the factors that have kept them from losing their religion in tumultuous times.

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Historically, Christians have been very strong on the idea of 'calling' - God having a specific purpose for people generally called into His kingdom. But recent decades of thought have challenged this idea.

Michael and Megan take a side each and summarise the positions, talk about Hamilton and our desire to believe in a call, and then reveal how they interpreted their own passage into ministry.

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In this bonus edition of With All Due Respect, we deliver the full discussion on sex that featured in this season's final episode between Megan Powell du Toit, Michael Jensen and therapist Monica Cook.

All of your questions, answered in full. Get comfy and prepare yourself for an enthralling discussion.

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With All Due Respect champions Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen round out season three with an all-points-considered approach to sex.

They begin the show by asking the question, "Does Christianity's knowledge of the origins of sex translate to good sex?"

Then there's a knock at the door and in walks Christian sex therapist Monica Cook to answer all the questions Christians want answered about this perplexing topic.

Finally, Michael and Megan look at the series Fleabag for everything that can go wrong with sex.

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To begin with Megan and Michael flip through the pages of the novel Lament, which reveals how closely love and agony sit together. 

Then it's time to welcome Dr. Megan Best, an expert in palliative care, who reveals the common attitudes that shape our behaviour as we approach the grave. 

And finally the WADR team ask the ultimate question of each other: what does it mean to die well?

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The WADR team kick off with a consideration of the statistics that reveal relational fault-lines developing in households across the world.

Then it's on to Baptist pastor Tony Calman and his personal experience with divorce, followed by a look at the film Marriage Story which starts after most romance films end – with a married couple thinking about divorce.

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