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2007 Podcasts

     

December 2007:

 In This Issue ( 24m 45s - 2.8MB )
Interview with special guest Shane Winfield, Graphic designer of the magazine. Road to Bethlehem starts around Australia and reviews of the articles Jackie O: Cooking for the Planet, Uncovering Loneliness, The Carol that Stopped a War and the book review of Augustine, Sinner and Saint.		 The White Azalea ( 13m 58s - 1.8MB )
Securely strapped into his wheelchair, he held the hose with shaking hands and watched with increasing interest as it found new life. His reward was a striking display of snowy blooms.
Jackie O: Cooking for the Planet ( 9m 30s - 1.1MB )
She’s one of Australia’s bestknown young media personalities, particularly as the voice of the nationally syndicated “Hot 30 Countdown” and Sydney breakfast radio on 2Day FM. But, a few weeks ago, Jackie O was speaking out in quite a different way—as the spokesperson for Australia’s first-ever National Vegetarian Week.		 Born to Die ( 10m 31s - 1.2MB )
He was, I imagine, as soft and pretty as any newborn. His mother loved Him. She sat on an upturned bucket, a pile of hay or perhaps directly on the hard ground—the nursery was a barn, after all—and jiggled Him gently, kissed his soft, downy head and held Him to her breast when He cried.
  A Nobel Cause ( 9m 48s - 1.1MB )
For more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have been awarded each December 10th—the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death—for great achievements that benefit mankind.		  
     

November 2007:

 In This Issue ( 20m 01s - 2.6MB )
Reviews of the articles The Return of the Princess, Jimmy Little, Dietrich Bonhoeffe, Spiritual and Religious, The Sign of the Covenant and How to Set Goals.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer ( 11m 53s - 1.5MB )
Through the half-open door in the room of the huts, I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer, before taking off his prison garb, kneel on the floor and pray fervently to his God. At the place of execution he again said a short prayer, then climbed 120 steps to the gallows, brave and composed.
The Sign of the Covenant ( 9m 57s - 1.2MB )
His people have been called to worship Him. And when we worship, we demonstrate the strength of the covenant between ourselves and our God.

Spiritual and Religious ( 9m 19s - 0.7MB )
Spirituality is trendy, religion is not. But Samir Selmanovic explains why we need both.
     

October 2007:

 In This Issue ( 17m 07s - 2.2MB )
A book giveaway opportunity, Signs website wins an award, and reviews of articles What on earth is Stewardship?, Book Review of The Dawkins Delusio, Standing in the Gap, Steve Biddulph shares his parenting secrets.		 Steve Biddulph shares his parenting secrets

( 11m 18s - 1.44MB )
Steve Biddulph says interacting with hundreds of “struggling but inspiring” parents prompted him to write The Secret of Happy Children, which has been translated into 27 languages.
Dawkins’s Unbelievable Ignorance ( 7m 31s - 0.8MB )
Alister McGrath aims to strip away this disguise to show that Dawkins is anything but scientific in his assertion that science equals atheism.		 What on Earth is Stewardship? ( 11m 15s - 1.4MB )

As my first pay check came in, I realised this was it—the time to make a decision on what I would give to God. It was time to become a steward of my own life and possessions.
     

September 2007:

 In This Issue ( 21m 22s - 2.7MB )
Adele is fired up about her article, The Secret: Selling us Short, and we look at the articles The Fine Art of Apology, Building God’s Ark, A Mother’s Love and Aung San Suu Kyi: Prisoner for Freedom.		 New Thinking, New Body ( 9m 47s - 1.24MB )
Is it possible for a diet expert to be overweight? I see it every day. In my role as a personal trainer and fat-loss coach, I regularly come across people who seem to know everything there is to know about diet and exercise—yet they’re still fat.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Prisoner for Freedom

( 15m 29s - 2.0MB )
“I could not as my father’s daughter remain indifferent to all that is going on. This national crisis could in fact be called the second struggle for national independence.”

Building God’s Ark ( 9m 48s - 1.3MB )

The arrival of the animals caused quite a stir and the crowd of onlookers grew to a record number. Noah faced the crowd and called for repentance one last time.
     

August 2007:

 In This Issue ( 19m 58s - 2.5MB )
We look at articles Seven secrets of contentment, Seeking out a prophet, Jesus saves, Finding life’s purpose and T-shirt slogan accuracy, Second Coming: Escape or Energiser? Features special guests Stephane Millen and Kristele Rae. 		7 Secrets of Contentment ( 9m 06s - 1.2MB )
Living simultaneously with positive and negative experiences can be stressful. Is it possible to find peace and contentment in such a world? Let’s look at seven secrets “of being content in any and every situation.”
Jesus Saves! ( 11m 10s - 1.4MB )
To Bible students who love God and enjoy studying His Word, these two words have a wealth of meaning. For those not spiritually inclined, these words mean very little. To most of the world, “Jesus” is just a swear word.		 Second Coming: Escape or Energiser? ( 10m 06s - 1.3MB )
The criticism is that the focus on another realm of life becomes a form of sanctified escapism, and renders the believer of less benefit to the world and society in which they now live.

Seeking Out a Prophet ( 12m 47s - 1.6MB )

Throughout human history God has sent prophets to reveal His will and His plans. Here's the story of one such prophet and the blessing that resulted from seeking out the prophet of God.

  

 

    

July 2007:

 In This Issue ( 22m 30s - 2.8MB )
In our first birthday special edition we look at articles Hugh Evans: Making Poverty History, Riding the Spirit, Deeper: the inclusiveness of God, Winter warming soups and have a special visit from novice chef Scott Wegener who attempts to cook up this months recipe before your very ears! 		Online Bonus: Interview with Hugh Evans ( 23m 53s - 3.3MB )
A candid interview with Young Australian of the Year Hugh Evans about what he's doing to help make poverty history.
Forgive Them ( 9m 07s - 1.2MB )

For most of us forgiveness is difficult. Revenge is our more natural response. Forgiveness has almost the inference of being a wimp. We seek compensation.

The Inclusiveness of God ( 8m 22s - 1.1MB )
Every delicacy has a key ingredient that makes it stand out. Samir Selmanovic reveals the key ingredient in the nature of God that makes Him so compelling.
     

June 2007:

 In This Issue ( 27m 56s - 3.5MB )
We look at articles History's what we make it, Tim Winton Telling Tales, Cyrus the Great, Of Parents and Children and an interview with Lee Dunstan - involved with the production of Signs for 15 years.		 Tim Winton Telling Tales ( 8m 28s - 1.1MB )

With seven novels, two non-fiction books, three books of short stories and seven children’s books, Tim Winton is well established as one of Australia’s foremost living writers. But Winton has made his name not just as a writer who is Australian but as a genuinely Australian writer.

  A Certain Kind of Hope ( 8m 12s - 1.0MB )
God sometimes confounds the mind to reveal the heart.” Nowhere is this saying more apparent than in matters relating to end-times.
 10 Ways to Walk Smart ( 10m 14s - 1.3MB )
It’s an easy, accessible and enjoyable way to lose weight, get fit, reduce stress and boost your energy levels. But it can have some shortcomings if you want to achieve serious weight loss or cardiovascular fitness.
     

May 2007:

 In This Issue ( 17m 51s - 2.3MB )
We look at articles Am I a Monkey’s Nephew?, Growing in Christ, Tim Flannery: Caring for the Earth, Food Matters: The Real Cost of Upsizing, and Ten Ways Alcohol Wrecks Your Health.		 Tim Flannery: Caring for the Earth ( 11m 44s - 1.5MB )
In 2007, Professor Tim Flannery, scientist, explorer, conservationist and writer, was named Australian of the Year.
10 Ways Alcohol Wrecks Your Health ( 10m 27s - 1.3MB )
Health-and-fitness writer Andrew Cate looks at some of the more serious consequences to your health from drinking alcohol.
 A Culture of Self-destruction ( 7m 04s - 0.9MB )
Doctors, lawyers and television commercials tell us that drinking is destructive to our health, families and employment. Yet alcohol continues to escalate in popularity.
     

April 2007:

In This Issue ( 23m 45s - 3.0MB )
We look at articles Sam Mitchell, Clashing Symbols, Sabina's Love, Thanks for Everything and a discussion between the editors on the 'remembrance days' we hold.

 Sam Mitchell Leads With Integrity ( 8m 53s - 1.1MB )
In a career that has already seen significant highlights, Mitchell judges his footballing achievements on what he has yet to do.
Clashing Symbols ( 8m 18s - 1.0MB )
Symbols are important for identity and community. Such is a flag and such is the cross. The flag connects us to our nation and the cross joins us to our King.

Death and Resurrection ( 7m 38s - 1.0MB )
Nowhere has this influenced human thought more than the areas of life and death.

     

March 2007:

In This Issue ( 24m 14s - 3.2MB )
We look at articles Mark’s Heroines, Growing Great Children, John Wycliffe, Petria Thomas: Beating the Blues (and more) and say welcome to new editor Jarrod Stackelroth.

 Deeper: The Humility of God ( 8m 23s - 1.7MB )
Pondering the greatness of God does not always fill me with awe. God made a choice to create this universe in which He is above us and we are under Him. But do I really want to live in a two-tiered universe where one part exists to reign, and the other to serve?
John Wycliffe: Reformation’s Morning Star ( 9m 52s - 1.3MB )
Travel back in time with Arthur Patrick to an English churchyard in 1428. As robed churchmen watch intently, a man’s bones are unearthed and thrown on a blazing fire. Why must all memory of him be destroyed?

Petria Thomas: Beating the Blues ( 11m 39s - 1.5MB )

The shadow of depression had hung over Australia’s premier female swimmer, unrecognised by all but those closest to her.

 

    

January /
February 2007:

 In This Issue ( 23m 12s - 2.9MB )
We look at articles Greater Love, Circle of Courage, Cappadocia (and more) and say farewell to Scott Wegener.

Circle of Courage: learning from the past ( 12m 12s - 1.6MB )
Sioux Indian Luke Yellowrobe has a passion for young people and through the “Circle of courage” model of youth development, he’s making a difference.

Greater Love ( 9m 59s - 1.3MB )
To love and to be loved is one of the most incredible feelings in the spectrum of human emotions. However, to love is also to be vulnerable and doing so opens up a world of possibilities in pain.

Chad Reed: Committed Champion ( 8m 57s - 1.2MB ) This proud but humble Aussie supercross champion is a superstar in the United States with a legion of fans. He’s also one of Australia’s highest paid sportsmen.
     

 

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