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America will decide their next president this Tuesday. Political commentator from Saint Anselm College Dale Kuehne gives us his last take on the election. He talks about how Hurricane Sandy has turned the campaign upside down.

Hurricane Sandy has killed dozens and caused great loss to thousands more. Bushfire victim Deborah Bush shares her personal story of loss and talks about how the Christian community helped out. She also talks about coping with loss and how faith plays a role in recovery.

Rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar has caused controversy but has also put the name of Jesus up in lights. Director of the latest movie Laurence Connor talks about the remake and says Jesus’ story had a powerful impact on cast and crew.

She's achieved so much amidst so much pain and personal struggle, becoming one of Australia's greatest performers. Debra Byrne shares her tumultuous life story in which she hid the secret of childhood abuse behind sex, drugs and alcohol. She opens up about her struggles and new found Christian faith.

Rory Steyn was one of the human shields for a man he once regarded as a terrorist. He watched Nelson Mandela up close and personal, as he led the racially divided nation from the brink of bloodshed to unexpected levels of peace and stability. Rory shares stories of reconciliation and talks about how his own life was transformed by the power of God

Our book reviewer Kara Martin talks about Beyond Well Being by Maureen Miner et al. She talks about the importance of flourishing as Christians and how this increases our well-being in the long term.

We get the results of the Bible Society’s Live Light in 25 Words challenge from CEO Greg Clarke. He talks about the significance of reading the bible daily and says the campaign has been really valuable.

Our social media guru Steve Kryger talks about TV verses the Internet and how this affects children’s health. We also meet a real life troll and address the issue of social media identity.

We begin a new series on obsessive-compulsive disorders with our human condition guru Lyn Worsley. She describes the characteristics of someone with OCD. Lyn also talks about what triggers OCD and how people can deal with it.

While the bible is the biggest selling book of all time, we still find ourselves asking questions of God. Hal Seed talks about his book, The Bible Questions, and says the bible can be quite intimidating. He addresses the most common questions including the accuracy of the bible and how to read it.

We get an insight into the roller coaster journey of worship leader Kim Walker Smith. She talks about being on stage since the age of three and scoring eight million YouTube hits. She also opens up about her struggles through university and realising her place on earth.

Anglican Bishop Robert Forsyth and relationships expert Catriona Corbett discuss what Halloween really is. They talk about the history of Halloween and how society views it today. They also talk about how Christians should respond to the tradition.

Kony 2012 captured the world as the hunt began for Ugandan criminal fugitive Joseph Kony. One of his wives, Polline Akello, gives a unique insight into the disturbing crimes and events headed up by Kony. Her powerful story of remarkable forgiveness is not for the faint hearted.

Our sports guru Jeremy Rolleston brings us up to date with the latest sports news. He talks about the media storm surrounding Lance Armstrong, Australian rugby union and the effect of Alessandro Del Piero on the A-League.

Our film critic Ben McEachen talks about Lawless starring Australian actors Mia Wasikowska and Guy Pearce. He focuses on the criminal behaviour in the film and talks about how we should respond to these themes.