Bigger questions

Ep 162: How can I cope on Mother's Day without mum? | Clayton Bjelan 10.05.2020 ↓

It's Mother's Day and an opportunity to honour and thank the mothers in our lives. But for many it's a day of sadness, grief and even regret.

Ep 161: Has capitalism failed? | Ken Barnes 03.05.2020 ↓

The world is in economic turmoil and struggle. But what drives our economic system and is it broken?

Ep 160: How can God be real when the world is so messed up? | Dan Paterson 26.04.2020 ↓

At 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 painf

Ep 159: Why defend big insurance companies? | George Mallos 19.04.2020 ↓

A lawyer reflects on his career working for insurance companies

Ep 158: How does the resurrection offer hope in a Coronavirus world? | Steve Brady, Helen Bell, Shane Rogerson 12.04.2020 ↓

In the Coronavirus world there is much fear, uncertainty and despair. Yet this weekend is Easter - so what difference does Easter make today?

Ep 157: Can you sing when life is hard? | Ben Pakula 05.04.2020 ↓

How can singing provide solace during suffering? One music lover talks about singing, heavy metal and trusting God.

Is there an end to infectious disease? (with Covid-19 intro) | Justin Denholm 29.03.2020 ↓

A timely conversation to mark the three year anniversary of Bigger Questions

If God is real, where is He? | David Robertson (ex CBF staff) 15.03.2020 ↓

The search for something bigger amidst pain

Ep 154: What happens when I die? | Mark Conner 08.03.2020 ↓

How an unexpected death prompted reflection on life's biggest questions

Ep 153: Where can I find joy? | Silvie Paladino 01.03.2020 ↓

Something more than Carols by Candlelight

Ep 152: What is authentic spirituality? | Matthew Jacoby 23.02.2020 ↓

Spirituality is popular but what does it mean? How can we connect with something deeper? Explore these questions and more.

Ep 151: Will robots take my job? | David Chan 16.02.2020 ↓

An IT professional weighs in on artificial intelligence

Ep 150: How does the story end? | Greg Clarke 09.02.2020 ↓

Stories inspire, entertain and stimulate - we all understand ourselves as part of stories.

Ep 149: Is Australia the ideal home? | Natalie Swann 02.02.2020 ↓

Many thousands of people call Australia home each year, but how do they cope with the conflicting feelings of leaving another home.

How much has the Bible shaped Australia? | Meredith Lake 26.01.2020 ↓

Meredith gets under the skin of a text that has shaped Australia's cultural history.

Where can I find meaning? | Dale Stephenson 19.01.2020 ↓

One man's search for meaning.

How do we cultivate the things that are really important? | Anne Winckel 12.01.2020 ↓

We are often so busy there are many things we neglect.

Is mindfulness the answer to our problems? | Mark Trench 05.01.2020 ↓

Do you feel overworked, overwhelmed and overcommitted?

What does Minecraft teach us about God? | James Garth 29.12.2019 ↓

This simple computer game had sold over 125M copies. It's engaging, versatile, inventive, and puts you in charge.

Can you have a merry Christmas with depression? | Peter Adam 22.12.2019 ↓

Peter Adam has been a long term sufferer of depression. How does he think about Christmas - traditionally a season of joy and happiness?

Ep 148: How can we have a sustainable Christmas? | Ian Barns 15.12.2019 ↓

Is much of our consumption just a poor substitute for what’s missing in our lives?

Ep 147: Does power corrupt? | Jenny George, George Savvides 08.12.2019 ↓

Is there any hope for those in leadership?

Ep 146: Is there power in prayer? | Sameh Maurice 01.12.2019 ↓

Critics say it's useless and unnecessary. These stories indicate otherwise.

Ep 145: How do you lead in a polarised world? | John Anderson 24.11.2019 ↓

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson offers some advice on leadership

Ep 144: Hasn't archaeology disproved the Bible? | Gillian Asquith 17.11.2019 ↓

Lecturer Gillian Asquith unpacks the evidence