Signs Radio

Is beauty a trap? Or a trapdoor into a deeper reality. Vanesa Pizzuto thinks it's kind of both. Check out the interview here and read the original article at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/beholding-beauty

Depression is at epidemic levels in Western countries, including Australia. Could our lifestyle in the "lucky country" be killing us? Lifestyle medicine researcher Dr Darren Morton has some practical tips to "Live More Happy". Read the article online at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/the-healing-power-of-green-time

Rome Ulia was headed for a life in and out of prison, or a violent death on the streets. Then came a baby, a bus-stop and an ancient book. Read the story at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/blood-in-blood-out

Although we spend much of our lives avoiding it, the experience of supporting a loved one through the dying process can involve an important re-assessment of beliefs and priorities. Hospital chaplain Yvonne Hypolite shares some of her experiences. Subscribe to Signs of the Times magazine to read the associated article, "Death Isn't the End": http://signsofthetimes.org.au

The question of God's existence is one that has exercised the minds of scientists, philosophers and ordinary people for millennia. And then there's the atheists' trump card question: Who made God? Subscribe to the print magazine: http://signsofthetimes.org.au

In the wake of the death of 104-year-old scientist, David Goodall, the debate around euthanasia has been given renewed vigour. Adventist pastor Bruce Manners lives in Victoria, the first Australian state to legalise euthanasia. This interview is based on his article in the May 2018 edition of Signs of the Times magazine - https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/seeking-a-good-death-the-challenge-of-legalised-euthanasia

Its teachings lie at the foundation of Western civilisation, but the Bible is less known and more misunderstood than ever. Wayne Boehm, a pastor who has travelled to the lands of the Bible, sets out the basics. Read the accompanying article at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/the-bible-a-beginners-guide

Freelance journalist Suvi Mahonen recounts her journey of discovery into the battle against Big Tobacco. And a heads-up for non-smokers, who are far from disinterested observers. Read the article online at https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/smoking-out-big-tobacco and subscribe to the magazine.

Consumerism shapes our sense of identity because it informs us of the meaning of success; it tells us what to desire, what to love and what to have hope in. It tells us we’re just one purchase away from happiness. This interview with researcher Brendan Pratt is based on his article in the May 2018 Signs magazine - https://www.hopechannel.com/au/read/obsession-about-possessions

Author and iconoclast Clifford Goldstein tackles music, beauty, cosmic order, science and the existence of God.