Life & Faith
Centre for Public Christianity
Growing up as the son of a diamond smuggler. The leaps of faith required for scientific discovery. An actress who hated Christians, then became one. Join us as we discover the surprising ways Christian faith interrogates and illuminates the world we live in.
Episodes
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Sep 18, 2009 • 16min
Pat Day: racing for more than gold
Pat Day is an American jockey who has ridden over 8,500 winners. Greg Clarke interviews him about his career and what he has done since his retirement in 2005.
Aug 25, 2009 • 23min
Bruce Robinson: Faith, science and the art of good fathering
A brief summary of this episode
Aug 17, 2009 • 25min
One Blood: Aboriginal Australia and Christianity
John Harris, author of 'One Blood', discusses 200 years of Aboriginal contact with Christianity. Is it true that the impact of Christian missions was all bad? What have been the lasting impacts? Where does hope lie in this story?
Jun 10, 2009 • 22min
Bright Lights, Dark Nights: Carolyn Stedman
Mother of six, Carolyn Stedman, talks about a life fostering over sixty children.
Jun 4, 2009 • 30min
Economics: Beyond the equations
Renowned economics writer Ross Gittins gives his thoughts on financial crisis, greed and the good life.
May 27, 2009 • 28min
Bill McKibben on Climate change and Christian responsibility
Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben discusses his hopes and fears for the planet.
May 25, 2009 • 14min
More than mammals? Repentance and Rugby League
Greg Clarke, John Dickson and Simon Smart discuss the issues of human relationships raised by the recent Rugby League scandals.
Apr 22, 2009 • 27min
Baroness Cox on modern slavery and human rights
In an interview with CPX, Baroness Cox condemns modern slavery and other human rights abuses.
Mar 31, 2009 • 35min
Professor Ian Harper - Financial crisis, free market and faith
Chair of the Australian Fair Pay commission and Senior Consultant with Axis Economics, Ian Harper discusses financial crisis, free market and faith.
Feb 27, 2009 • 41min
Dr Michael Ruse
Professor Ruse is an atheist who nonetheless argues for respectful dialogue between non-believers and those who hold a theistic worldview. Unlike Richard Dawkins and the new atheists, Ruse acknowledges the positive contribution Christianity has made to the world.In this interview he discusses science, religion and evolution.
