Open House Interviews with Dwayne Jeffries

Open House book reviewer Kara Martin talks about Disbelieving Disbelief by Phillip Brown. The book explores how new atheists make atheism unbelievable. Kara says the author’s findings are valid and accurate.

The role of women in Church is hotly debated and the issue continues to evolve. Professor Lyn Cohik sheds light on it by looking at women of the early Christian Church. She says they were all powerful and active in all levels of their religious communities. She talks about how this is relevant today.

Some of the best advice you’re ever likely to hear on keeping a family connected. Psychologist Justin Coulson shares tips and solutions to stay connected without the use of social media in today’s rush and crush. He says children need smart parents not smart phones.

The increasing number of hyper-sexualised messages is giving children distorted views of their bodies and sexuality. Author and advocate for children Melinda Tankard Reist is campaigning for censorship of these messages. She says there’s an increasing pressure on children to grow up quicker and this leads down a road of destruction and unhealthy living.

Australians are known for being easy going, free and sometimes classesless. Migrant and television producer Nick Cater has written a book called The Lucky Culture and says Australians need greater gratitude for what they have. He also examines what place God has in the land down under.

A continued conversation on television series Towards Belief and the biggest Christian blockers. This week Pastor Karl Faase tackles the science versus faith debate and talks about why evolution is a real sticking point for people.

There are fears of yet another federal budget setback to Australia’s commitment to ramp up foreign aid funding. CEO of World Vision Tim Costello talks about the achievements of aid programs over the past ten years. He says we need to speak up to maintain aid funding and take a stand for the type of country we want to live in.

After thirteen years in the top job, Australian Christian Lobby Managing Director Jim Wallace will step down and be replaced by Chief of Staff Lyle Shelton. They both talk about the new direction and future of the ACL.

Human condition guru Lyn Worsley continues her series on dealing with difficult people. This week she shares fifteen practical tips to cope with these people.

It’s being dubbed the Aussie version of Downton Abbey. TV critic Mark Hadley talks about new drama A Place to Call Home. He says it’s all about where we feel most accepted and shines a spotlight on societal intolerance.

Sports guru Elka Whalan talks about the extreme highs and lows in Australian sport at present. She talks about the importance of support for athletes and says negative energy can be detrimental both physically and mentally.

She was hailed the next Celine Dion and threw it all away. Naomi Striemer is back making hit music after a tumultuous road to happiness. She talks about putting her dreams of Hollywood aside to serve God and live with greater purpose.

A staple in the Christian music industry for more than fifteen years. Relient K has set records, sold millions of albums and reached critical acclaim in both Christian and mainstream charts. Founding member Matt Hoopes talks about their road to success and their latest album. He says their music is all about spreading a good message.

Essential advice on how to cope when disaster strikes. Former firefighter and manager of Anglicare Disaster Recovery Ministry Magnus Linder talks about dealing with tragedy and grief after a week of disaster in America this week. He also shares personal stories from his time as a firefighter on the front line.

Pastor Joe Briseno was half a mile from the finish line of the Boston Marathon when two explosions went off. He talks about the terrifying act of terror, which claimed three lives and injured hundreds. He also shares a special story of being in the right place at the right time and talks about community support in disastrous times.