Open House With Stephen O'doherty
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Sinopsis
Open House is a talk programme that looks at news, current affairs and issues from a Christian perspective. Open House covers local and world events with perspectives and insights not heard elsewhere, informed by a Christian worldview.As host Stephen ODoherty puts it, Open House looks at life through the lens of faith and points to hope. Open House is live from 7 pm 10 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on Sunday night.Visit the Open House show page for more information
Episodios
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New Study Reveals Just How Religious and Spiritual Australians Are
30/10/2018 Duración: 09minWhat does it mean to be spiritual? Can you also be religious? Just how do Australians see themselves and their connection to faith, community and church? New research released at an important summitt sheds light on those questions about our inner life. The research also examined the reality of our world and how we would like it to be.
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Isolation Punishment Has Irreversible Impact on Young Adults
30/10/2018 Duración: 07minListen: Julie Edwards in conversation with Stephen O'Doherty. James (not his real name) was a teenager when he was subjected to isolation in detention. For …
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Why Would America Attack The International Criminal Court?
30/10/2018 Duración: 11sThe International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. What should we make of US National Security Advisor John Bolton's condemnation of the ICC? Dr Carrie McDougall, has first-hand experience of dealing with the ICC and believes it is important to have an independent international body to deal such serious issues.
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Cane Toad Genome Could Finally Solve A Worldwide Pest Problem
30/10/2018 Duración: 13minDr Peter White from the University of New South Wales reasoned that the DNA of the hardy pest just might provide a weapon to halt their destructive impact on the environment. Dr White was shocked to discover that no one has ever mapped the DNA of the cane toad - so he decided to fix that.
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Captain Cook's Ship,The Endeavour, May Have Been Found
28/10/2018 Duración: 10minListen: Meredith Lake in conversation with Stephen O'Doherty. The ship commanded by Captain James Cook, the Endeavour, is an important material object in …
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Burning History - The Devastating Rio Museum Fire
25/10/2018 Duración: 23minAround the world scientists and ordinary citizens are mourning the destruction of millions of priceless scientific and cultural items in the catastrophic fire at the 200 year old National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. Expert Australian conservator, Professor Robyn Sloggett (AM), says the deep sadness we feel about the loss of this enormous collection is because humans have intense affection for the past as it is such a part of how we make sense of who we are.
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The Woman Problem In Australian Politics: Half The Population, Only A Fraction Of The Parliament
23/10/2018 Duración: 21minListen: Andrea Carson in conversation with Stephen O'Doherty. New research from the University of Melbourne has found that conservative voters generally …
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Micah Womens Delegation Advocates For Global Issues
23/10/2018 Duración: 09minWomen leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations came together late last month for an historic visit to Canberra. They were advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor. Sue Irwin, Senior Pastor, The Grainery Church, spoke with Stephen O'Doherty on Open House.
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Poll Finds Australians Want Local Focus In National Politics
22/10/2018 Duración: 05minListen: David O'Loughlin in conversation with Stephen O'Doherty. Under the theme ‘all politics is local’, the Australian Local Government …
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The President Will See You Now - A Memoir
22/10/2018 Duración: 24minPresident Ronald Reagan chose Peggy Grande to work at his side for 10 years, and together they created a powerful partnership. Serving as his post-presidency Executive Assistant, Peggy had a front row seat to history and got to know Ronald Reagan the man, not just the president.
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Getting a job on Newstart is harder than you think
22/10/2018 Duración: 09minA report by ACOSS and Jobs Australia has found that getting a job while on Newstart is harder than people think. ACOSS CEO, Dr Cassandra Goldie, says the jobseekers on Newstart are often victims of serious and long standing policy failures. ACOSS and Jobs Australia are calling for government to invest in quality employment assistance for the long-term unemployed and for a safety net the supports rather than punishes people.
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Genetics, God and the Future of Humanity
19/10/2018 Duración: 43sDr Denis Alexander from Cambridge University, is a neuroscientist who believes passionately in both the biblical doctrine of creation and the coherence of evolutionary theory. He was recently in Australia to deliver the 2018 New College Lectures, "Genetics: God and the Future of Humanity.”
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How to Flourish at Work with Kara Martin
26/09/2018 Duración: 41minHow to find meaning and purpose in work, paid or unpaid. Clear thinking about work is a key to flourishing as a Christian in the workplace. Our conversation with Kara Martin, author of Workship.
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Prayer Vigils for Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
24/09/2018 Duración: 23minOn the second anniversary if the death of her brother, Latoya Hohepa and Common Grace's Brooke Prentis join Open House to call on people to pray over aboriginal deaths in custody.
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Venezuela's Hyperinflation Crisis and Currency Devaluation Lops Five Zeros Off The Value of Money
14/09/2018Listen: Dr Michelle Carmody in conversation with Stephen O'Doherty. Venezuela has been experiencing an incredible cycle of inflation – currently around …
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Catholic Social Justice Statement; Homeless Need All of Us To Be Good Samaritans
14/09/2018The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has used its 2018-19 Social Justice Statement to express deep concern about Australia’s alarming growth in homelessness and insecure housing. On Open House Executive officer of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, John Ferguson, laid out some of the issues.
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Daisy Logo Belies the Neo-Nazi Past of Populist Swedish Democrats
14/09/2018 Duración: 14minProfessor Simon Tormey told Open House that populist political movements of both the right and left are changing politics around the world. The latest example is the Swedish election where the right-wing, anti-immigration, Swedish Democrats (SD) enjoyed a growing popularity - despite their neo-Nazi origins.
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Giving the World a Better Name - Understanding Our Calling
13/09/2018 Duración: 29minHow should Christians approach their calling? As image-bearers of a creative and loving God our role is to give the world a better name. That's according to author, pastor and theologian Brian Harris. Listen to his conversation with Stephen O'Doherty.
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The Long Road from Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission to Justice
12/09/2018 Duración: 01h02minAboriginal Elder Aunty Jean Phillips ,Common Grace aboriginal spokesperson Brooke Prentice and Common Grace CEO, Scott Sanders, join Stephen O'Doherty for an extended conversation about what justice for Australia's first peoples might look like and the role of churches in that long journey.
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Would You Pay Ten Cents A Litre More For Milk To Help Dairy Farmers?
09/09/2018 Duración: 11minPresident of the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation, Brian Tessman,told Open House that the retail giants are profiting from milk production to the detriment of dairy farmers, leaving many farmers struggling to feed their stock and keep their farms profitable. He says a ten cent per litre Drought Levy the organisation is proposing is an important way to help dairy farmers suffering drought and low farmgate prices.