Open House Interviews with Dwayne Jeffries
Summary: Open House with Dwayne Jeffries explores life, faith and culture from a Christian perspective. Aiming to catalyse spiritual growth and motivate Christian action, each week's show includes compelling interviews, engaging talkback, film and media reviews, and expert opinion on the issues of the day. You'll hear inspiring stories of faith, grapple with the big questions of life, have a laugh, and catch the odd live music performance along the way.
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Podcasts:
We conclude our series on conflict with human condition guru Lyn Worsley. She talks about how to resolve conflict by remaining alert and controlling emotions.
Jane Schope’s life was turned upside down when she discovered her husband was sexually assaulting their daughter. She shares her dark journey and talks about the restoration she found through God.
The gender wars in Australian politics are getting ugly and commentator Dr Justine Toh says we need to turn the other cheek. She says while it’s not easy, it may be the only means of breaking the cycle of enmity between warring parties.
The Solomon Islands have one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. CEO of World Vision Australia Tim Costello talks about a new program using the bible to reduce these rates. He talks about how men in the region use the bible to justify violence against women.
We celebrate Christian Surfers with the launch of a book tracing their great history. Founder Brett Davis talks about the worldwide ministry and the rich story of faith behind it.
Revelations of Lance Armstrong’s alleged drug use has launched a number of conversations on truth. Psychologist, author and politician Brad Blanton talks about the importance of truth and says we’ve all been trained to be untruthful. He also talks about his book Radical Honesty.
She's a champion of human rights and has been described as a Joan of Arc for our times. Baroness Caroline Cox shares her remarkable story with Leigh Hatcher. She talks about loving the persecuted, her fearless work in war zones and being deputy speaker in the British House of Lords.
Everyone loves a good story and Author Christine Dillon says it’s the best way to present the Christian faith. She talks about her new book, Telling The Gospel Through Story, and says we can use other people’s life experiences to better our own lives.
Our TV critic Mark Hadley talks about the ABC series Great Southern Land. He says it celebrates Australia's beauty and sustainability for generations to come.
We continue our series on conflict with human condition guru Lyn Worsley. This week she talks about why conflict is healthy for relationships and says it's more than just an argument.
We reflect on the commemorations marking 10 years since the Bali bombings terrorist attacks. Paul Wheelton from Bali Children’s Foundation speaks about the moving ceremonies around the globe. He also talks about the devastating impact of the bombing on the local Balinese community.
Churches are often so focused on helping other people embrace Christian faith, they don’t notice the people leaving church. Andy Frost from Share Jesus International explores this issue in his book, Losing Faith. He talks about why people leave their faith and asks whether the church still cares for them.
In the wake of a pretty negative week in Australian politics, executive coach Andrew May urges us to think more positively about our lives, and those around us. He explores the physical and mental benefits of 'positive psychology' and challenges us with a 48 hour test.
Contemporary Christian musician Stuart Townend joins us as he embarks on a national concert series. He talks about how music comes together and the power of worship. He also opens up about his new music phase and says folk lends itself far more energy to group singing than typical Christian music.
For the first time in 32 years, since his daughter Azaria was taken by a dingo at Ayers Rock, Michael Chamberlain tells the full story of what happened. In this riveting and revealing conversation, he shares details of the investigation and his marriage break up. He also speaks powerfully of the faith that he says held his life together through it all.