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
Ep 196: Can we trust the Bible? | What about miracles? What about other religions? | Why is Jesus so important?
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBConfronting four of life's biggest questions
Ep 195: What can war teach us? | Natasha Moore
April 24, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBShould we mention the war?
Ep 194: Is God real? | What about suffering? | Hasn't science disproved God?
April 17, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBConfronting three of life's biggest questions
Ep 193: How do we build a better world after Covid? | Chris Watkin
April 10, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReflecting on the need for a new social contract
Ep 192: Is Jesus' resurrection history's greatest hoax? | Mike Licona
March 27, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWas that first Easter fake news?
Ep 191b: How do we learn to have better conversations about God - Part 2 | Graham Oppy & Greg Restall
March 20, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAn atheist and Christian philosopher conclude their discussion
Ep 191a: How do we learn to have better conversations about God - Part 1 | Greg Restall & Graham Oppy
March 13, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAn atheist and Christian philosopher discuss
Isn't the Bible full of contradictions? | Gillian Asquith
March 06, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat are we to make of the differences between the accounts of the Christmas story of Jesus?
Ep 190: How do we reboot life? | Stephen McAlpine
February 27, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReflecting on the desire to reboot after 2020
Ep 189: Is the Bible true? | James White
February 20, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDebating the truth of the most popular book in history
Ep 188: Will science save us? | Denis Alexander
February 13, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCovid, science and something bigger
Ep 187: What is truth? | Ryan Young
February 06, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat is truth in a world of fake news and alternative facts?
Is Jesus for Asia? | KK Yeo
January 30, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDifferences between East and West, cultural diversity and some bigger questions.
What has Covid taught us? | Tim Hinks
December 26, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBReflections on the pandemic that changed the world
Where can I find joy? | Silvie Paladino
December 19, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBSomething more than Carols by Candlelight
Ep 186: Is there a war on Christmas? | Gerry Bowler
December 12, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBReflecting on the most popular and contested festival of the world
Ep 185: So, will 2021 be better? | Andrew Laird & Sharon Cooper
December 05, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReflecting on the desire to reboot after 2020
Ep 185: So, will 2021 be better? | Andrew Laird & Sharon Cheung
December 05, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReflecting on the desire to reboot after 2020
Ep 184: Are we greedy? | Brian Rosner
November 28, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat do we do with the desire for more
Ep 183: How can we prevent family violence? | Robyn Boosey
November 21, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA pathway from violence to flourishing
Ep 182: How can young people thrive in an ever changing world? | Sharon Garro
November 14, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA pathway to flourishing
Ep 181: Is God bloodthirsty? | Mike Raiter
November 07, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDoes God relish blood, sacrifice and violence?
Ep 180: What are the biggest lessons in leadership? | Andrew Scipione
October 31, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBFormer NSW police commissioner shares his insights
Ep 179: Why preserve anything? | Mike Clarke
October 24, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhy should we be concerned with the impact of fire on fauna?
Ep 178: Where are the voices of hope? | Jazz Thornton
October 17, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe powerful story of a young woman who has changed the world
Ep 177: How can I be mentally fit? | Jenny George
October 10, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSome surprising tips to building mental fitness
Ep 177: How can I be mentally fit? | Dr. Jenny George
October 10, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSome surprising tips to building mental fitness
Ep 176: Where can we find hope in a Coronavirus world? | Natasha Moore & Keith Suter
October 03, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe search for hope in an uncertain future
Ep 175: How will artificial Intelligence affect the future of humanity? | John Lennox
September 26, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWill big data lead to big brother?
Ep 174: What has Covid taught us? | Tim Hinks
September 19, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBReflections on the pandemic that changed the world
Ep 173: Why advocate for social justice? | Tim Costello
September 12, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBA national living treasure shares his story
Ep 172: How do we find hope in the slums of Nairobi? | Rosalie Lui & Susan Ojuki
September 05, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBConfronting slum life in Kenya
Ep 171: Why confront slavery? | Investigator V
August 29, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe battle to confront slavery in the modern world
Ep 170: Why advocate for asylum seekers? | Judy Wood
August 22, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe inspiring story of (Saint) Judy Wood - now a motion picture
Ep 169: Where can I find my place? | Samantha Dooley
August 08, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWrestling with the challenges of adoption
How can we get a good night's sleep? | Andrew Laird
August 01, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWisdom for getting good rest
Can we trust the resurrection accounts? | Elizabeth Redman
July 25, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA journalist investigates
Ep 168: What gave a space engineer confidence to get a man on the moon? | Ron Bledsoe
July 18, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCelebrating 51 years since the moon landing
What happens when we die? | Mark Stephens
July 11, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDo we die and rot, or is there hope?
Ep 167: Should we cut offensive films? | Russ Matthews & Cliff Philipiah
July 04, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDealing with films from the past with objectionable content
Why can't I see God? | Tim Hinks
June 20, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA scientist shares his story
Ep 166: Why think? A tribute to Ravi Zacharias | Michael Ramsden
June 13, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn memory of the late Ravi Zacharias
Can we win the war on waste? | Jonathan Cornford
June 06, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA conversation to mark World Environment Day
Ep 165: How important is wealth in the Coronavirus world? | David Knox
May 30, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBExploring fear, superannuation, and something bigger
Ep 164: How can we sing when it hurts? | Dami Im
May 24, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSinger Dami Im shares how she finds comfort, peace, and purpose
Ep 163: How can Jesus really be the answer? | Sam Chan
May 16, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWe live in a time of much fear, uncertainty and difficulty - we are suffering from a loss of control. Yet some claim that Jesus is the answer to our deepest fears and insecurities. But is this answer just too convenient and easy? We confront some big questions of the potential relevance of Jesus in our lives today.
Sneak Peek at Sam Chan on Jesus and the future | Sam Chan & Russ Matthews
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBIsn't Jesus being the answer to life's biggest questions just a bit too convenient?
Ep 162: How can I cope on Mother's Day without mum? | Clayton Bjelan
May 09, 2020 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.
Ep 161: Has capitalism failed? | Ken Barnes
May 02, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe world is in economic turmoil and struggle. But what drives our economic system and is it broken? We get inside the boardrooms of big business and confront some big questions of wealth creation, inequality, and the drivers of prosperity in our world.
Ep 160: How can God be real when the world is so messed up? | Dan Paterson
April 25, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAt a young age Dan Paterson was faced with the brokenness of this world and it prompted a life journey exploring some of the biggest and most painful questions of life. Hear Dan's story and inspiring reflections on one of the biggest challenges of the human experience.