Bigger questions
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -City Bible Forum explores some of life's biggest questions. Perhaps you are considering where God might fit into your life. Our aim is to explore this with you in an open manner that is enjoyable, intellectually credible and which meets the needs of professional life. We love to discuss the relevance of God and the many obstacles to faith people have. We do this in a variety of forums and discussion groups over breakfast, lunch and after work at many different city venues. We are active in every state capital and in Canberra.
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Episodes
How do we find hope in the slums of Nairobi? | Rosalie Lui & Susan Ojuki
June 25, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBConfronting slum life in Kenya
Why advocate for asylum seekers? | Judy Wood
June 18, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe inspiring story of (Saint) Judy Wood - now a motion picture
Why confront slavery? | Investigator V
June 11, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe battle to confront slavery in the modern world
Where can I find peace? | Grace Bennett
May 28, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA beautiful story of a woman who googled churches in her area and found more than she ever expected
What is the right relationship with the environment? | Kathryn Williams
May 21, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBForests almost feel spiritual - but does this reveal something bigger?
How can we prevent family violence? | Robyn Boosey
May 14, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA pathway from violence to flourishing
How can I cope on Mother's Day without mum? | Clayton Bjelan
May 07, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMother's Day is an opportunity to honour and thank the mothers in our lives. But for many it's a day of sadness, grief and even regret. We explore the story of someone for whom this is their first mother's day without mum and how they find hope amidst the grief.
How can God be real when the world is so messed up? | Dan Paterson
April 30, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBwhy is the world so messed up
Did Jesus have to die? | Sam Reeve
April 24, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIf Jesus was so powerful, and his death so preventable, why did he die?
Is science the answer? | Adam Humphries
April 09, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBScience is a powerful tool, but is it all we need?
Ep 64: How can we live without fear?
April 03, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCan our fears be fixed, resolved or eradicated? Dr. Jee Hyun Kim (TED speaker) shares her story and the science of fear.
Ep 225: Where can I find beauty? | Jess Wilson
March 26, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAn artist reflects on our world
Ep 224: Is Christianity anti-human? | Michael Jensen
March 19, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIs Christianity opposed to human flourishing?
Ep 223: Is Christianity bad news? | Stephen McAlpine
March 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThinking through Christianity being discriminatory, bigoted and hateful
What difference has Jesus made in breaking the cycle of poverty in Uganda? | Ray Ternes & Justus Miwanda
March 05, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHow does a Melbourne barrister feel being faced with poverty in Uganda?
Ep 222: Is faith obsolete? | Jacob Thomas
February 26, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDoes science render belief in God unnecessary?
Is evidence enough? | Justin Brierley
February 19, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWould evidence alone convince you of the Christian message?
I am what I do? | Andrew Laird
February 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCan we find something more at work?
Ep 221: Is Christmas unbelievable? | Rebecca McLaughlin
December 18, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBReflecting on the Christmas story
Ep 220: Why do we create fantasy worlds? | Luke Isham
December 11, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCelebrating 20 years since the release of The Lord of the Rings movies
Ep 219: Is God just for kids? | Colin Buchanan
December 04, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOne of Australia's best known Christian children's musician shares
Ep 218: What makes a great leader? | John Anderson, George Savvides & Jenny George
November 27, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThree top business and political leaders reflect
Ep 217: Is Jesus boring? | Andrew Palau
November 20, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAren't ancient religious figures boring and irrelevant in the modern world?
Ep 216: Are we addicted to achievement? + special offer | Justine Toh
November 13, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBReflecting on achievement and a special bonus offer for podcast listeners
Ep 215: Does faith in God make sense? | Simon Edwards
November 06, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow Christian faith makes sense of what matters
Ep 214: How can we think better? | Mark Stephens
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSome tips to be better thinkers
Ep 213: How can we talk about death? | Aaron Wong & Michael Cai
October 23, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBStarting conversations on this taboo topic
Ep 212: Why should we believe the Bible if we can't agree on what it means? | Andy Judd
October 16, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat's the point?
Ep 211: Why bother with the Bible? | Richard Borgonon
October 09, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWhy bother with a two thousand year old religious book?
Ep 210: Why bother with Jesus? | Murray Capill & Mike Raiter
October 02, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhy bother with a two thousand year old religious figure?
Ep 209: Why bother with God? | Julie-anne Laird
September 25, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIs God an outdated concept today?
Ep 208b: How historically accurate are the Gospels? - Part 2 | Craig Evans
September 18, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAn expert on the historical Jesus reflects
Ep 208a: How historically accurate are the Gospels? - Part 1 | Craig Evans
September 11, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAn expert on the historical Jesus reflects
Ep 207: How can we thrive in anxious times? | Nicky Chiswell
September 04, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAn important conversation for our present age
Ep 206: Why are we creative? | Sharon Cheung
August 28, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow creativity makes us human
Ep 206: Why are we creative? | Sharon Cooper
August 28, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow creativity makes us human
Ep 205: Is prayer effective? | David Robertson
August 21, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDoes prayer ever make a difference?
Ep 204: Is God dead? | Kevin Sorbo
August 14, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBA Hollywood actor reflects
Ep 203: Where can I find forgiveness? | John Rusnak
August 07, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe story of a man who's fraud cost his firm over US$700m
Ep 202: Is there something I should fear? | Russ Grinter
July 31, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe story of a man who feared
Ep 201: What is the ultimate prize? | Nicola McDermott
July 10, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAn Olympic athlete shares
Are the Gospels historical? | Mike Bird
July 03, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIs the Bible a myth, full of fairy stories? Did the events recorded there really happen? Does it even matter?
Is Jesus relevant today? | Luke Nelson
June 26, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow can a person who lived two thousand years on the other side of the world, be at all relevant in modern Melbourne?
Can God really be there amidst the pain? | John Hudson
June 19, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBReflecting on the problem of pain
Is the Bible's view on sex regressive? | Patricia Weerakoon
June 12, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReflecting on some surprising findings of modern science
Ep 200: Where can I find God? | John Lennox
June 05, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFinding God in an age of science
Ep 199: What is the greatest glory? | Gavin Peacock
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe story of a Premier League footballer
Ep 198: Why fight racism? | Bob Zellner
May 22, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe remarkable story of a white civil rights activist from Alabama
Ep 197: What does Lego teach us about life? | Josh Taylor
May 15, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBPerspectives from a Lego Master
How can we go beyond the Facebook friend? | Andrew Laird
May 08, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow to build really great friendships