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
Is the story of Jesus a conspiracy theory? | Rob Buckingham
April 27, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen is skepticism unreasonable? Even with video evidence some still won't believe. Rob Buckingham was an a skeptic and atheist until he had an encounter that transformed his life. A conversation confronting skpeticism, conspiracy theories and finding true fulfillment in life.
How does the resurrection give hope? | Shane Rogerson & Cam Semmens
April 20, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBDid it really happen and what difference can it make today?
Why does Jesus have to die? | Victor Soo & Tracy Lauersen
April 13, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhy would a great and innocent man willingly die? As Easter approaches we ask a number of guests some big questions about the central event of that first Easter week - the death of Jesus. A fresh exploration of the week that changed the world.
Why is it worth engaging with the Easter story? | Peter Adam & James Hornby
April 06, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEaster is the week that changed the world. As Easter approaches we ask a number of guests some big questions about the events and circumstances of that first Easter week. A conversation with poetry, parables and a fresh exploration of the week that changed the world.
How do we overcome the crises in our lives? | Anne Winckel & Julie
March 30, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThere are challenging and difficult times in life - how should we deal with them? Hear Julie's incredibly inspiring story of adversity and how the challenges in our lives can in fact be soul enriching. A moving and powerful conversation.
How do we overcome the crises in our lives? | Anne Winckel
March 30, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThere are challenging and difficult times in life - how should we deal with them? Hear Julie's incredibly inspiring story of adversity and how the challenges in our lives can in fact be soul enriching. A moving and powerful conversation.
Ep 125: Where can I find happiness? | Andrew Cameron
March 23, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow and why we search for happiness? Where it can and can't be found?
Ep 124: Would we be better off without Christianity? | Simon Smart
March 16, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBScholar explores the value of Christianity for society
Aliens and UFO's: Is the truth still out there? | Michael Smith & Christina Smith
March 09, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAre we alone in the universe? Why are we fascinated with UFO's?
Ep 123: Why is God good for you? | Greg Sheridan
March 02, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSome say that religion is antiquated, dangerous and poisons everything. So is God really worth following? We ask Greg Sheridan some bigger questions about the impact of God in the world and why he loves stories in the Old Testament. A unmissable conversation combining wit with deep reflection.
Ep 122: Does belief in God add up? | Sandy Clarke-Errey
February 23, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBA statistician does the maths on evidence and faith
Ep 121: How do I handle the pressure to have it all? | Andrew Laird
February 16, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAndrew confronts the pressures of life and shares how to handle them.
Ep 120: How much has the Bible shaped Australia? | Meredith Lake
February 09, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat place does the Bible have in modern day Australia?
Ep 119: Is Jesus for Asia? | KK Yeo
February 02, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDifferences between East and West, cultural diversity and some bigger questions.
Welcome to 2019 + Bonus material
January 29, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBWhat would happen if Chairman Mao met the Apostle Paul?
Is God relevant today? | Anthony B
January 26, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCould God be relevant today?
What is wrong with the world? | Gillian Porter
January 19, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do we diagnose the problems of the world?
What is wrong with the world?
January 19, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do we diagnose the problems of the world?
Why am I not an atheist?
January 12, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWho made God? Will atheism bring freedom? What about pain and suffering?
Why am I not an atheist? | David Robertson
January 12, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWho made God? Will atheism bring freedom? What about pain and suffering?
Is there a spiritual dimension?
January 05, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDoes the presence of the supernatural invalidate the Bible?
Is there a spiritual dimension? | Julia Pope
January 05, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDoes the presence of the supernatural invalidate the Bible?
Does the Bible really work? | Tim Curtis
December 29, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBTim Curtis had never met a Christian and instead just read the Bible. What happened?
What happened when Santa learned the Gospel? | Simon Camilleri
December 22, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAnd find himself on his own spiritual and philosophical journey, full of humour, self-reflection, wonder, and redemption.
Ep 118: Can you have a merry Christmas with depression?
December 15, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow can you be joyful and happy at Christmas when you're depressed?
Ep 118: Can you have a merry Christmas with depression? | Peter Adam
December 15, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHow can you be joyful and happy at Christmas when you're depressed?
Ep 117: Isn't the Bible full of contradictions? | Gillian Asquith
December 08, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat are we to make of the differences between the accounts of the Christmas story of Jesus?
Ep 117: Isn't the Bible full of contradictions?
December 08, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat are we to make of the differences between the accounts of the Christmas story of Jesus?
Ep 116: Where can I find peace? | Grace Bennett
December 01, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA beautiful story of a woman who googled churches in her area and found more than she ever expected
Ep 116: Where can I find peace?
December 01, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA beautiful story of a woman who googled churches in her area and found more than she ever expected
Ep 115: How is the church better and worse than you imagined? | John Dickson & Simon Smart
November 17, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAn honest conversation confronting the big questions raised by the history of the church.
Ep 115: How is the church better and worse than you imagined?
November 17, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAn honest conversation confronting the big questions raised by the history of the church.
Why is there never enough time? | Michelle Monro
November 10, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDo you feel too busy? Do you struggle with managing a time-poor life?
Why is there never enough time?
November 10, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDo you feel too busy? Do you struggle with managing a time-poor life?
Is Jesus relevant today?
November 03, 2018 13:00 - 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?
How can I believe when the church does wrong? | Guy Mason
October 27, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBGuy Mason shares his own story and experiences of church hypocrisy
How can I believe when the church does wrong?
October 27, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBGuy Mason shares his own story and experiences of church hypocrisy
Ep 114: Is the Bible too weird to be believed?
October 20, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCan it apply to my life today?
Ep 114: Is the Bible too weird to be believed? | Tom French
October 20, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCan it apply to my life today?
Is there an answer to death?
October 13, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIs death the end? Rob Martin shares about an encounter at a graveside.
Is there an answer to death? | Robert Martin
October 13, 2018 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIs death the end? Rob Martin shares about an encounter at a graveside.
Ep 113: What is the right relationship with the environment? | Kath Williams
October 06, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBForests almost feel spiritual - but does this reveal something bigger?
Ep 113: What is the right relationship with the environment?
October 06, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBForests almost feel spiritual - but does this reveal something bigger?
Ep 112: Is Christianity repressive?
September 29, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDoes Christianity stop you having fun?
Ep 112: Is Christianity repressive? | Chris & Bec Berry
September 29, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDoes Christianity stop you having fun?
Ep 111: Dystopia - what are you afraid of?
September 22, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhy is fear so powerful?
Ep 110: Superheroes - do we need another one?
September 15, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHaven't we had enough of them? Why are they so popular?
Ep 110: Superheroes - do we need another one? | Sam Chan
September 15, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHaven't we had enough of them? Why are they so popular?
Ep 109: Comedy - should I laugh or should I cry? | Sam Chan
September 08, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat makes something funny? The line between comedy and tragedy can be very fine.