Beauty For Ashes - On Demand

This week we look at Artemis; a Daring Rescue; Fuel in Australia; Country of the Week – Nepal; Feedback; BTS; Jessee Buckley; the Gays of Hormuz; Paula White; Marmalade and the EU; Euthanasia in Canada; The Colour Blue; and the Final Word – Ezekiel 1:25 with music from David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Balen Shah, Prakash Lopchan, the Wolfe Tones, Marmalade, the Who, and Stephen McWhirter.

This week we look at Artemis; a Daring Rescue; Fuel in Australia; Country of the Week – Nepal; Feedback; BTS; Jessee Buckley; the Gays of Hormuz; Paula White; Marmalade and the EU; Euthanasia in Canada; The Colour Blue; and the Final Word – Ezekiel 1:25 with music from David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Balen Shah, Prakash Lopchan, the Wolfe Tones, Marmalade, the Who, and Stephen McWhirter.

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at the subject of hypocrisy – the UN calling transatlantic slavery the gravest crime against humanity;  Islamophobia – Alyn Smith and Tariq Ramadan;  Albanese and the danger of right wing extremism;  Finland and Paivi Rasanen;  Canada criminalises the Bible;  Ed Balls and Anti-semitism; Saudi Arabia and Iran; Feedback; Ireland – Don’t wear Green – preach Christ; Spain – the death/murder of Noelia Castillo; The Netherlands – the death/murder of Milou; Meta and YouTube fined; the sense of smell; Sarah Mullally appointed Archbishop of Canterbury; The Quiet Non-Revival; and the Final Word – Proverbs 13:17 – with music from Unspoken;  Thin Lizzy; Tom Petty;  Cage the Elephant; Nazareth; Nirvana; Jimmy Clifton

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at the subject of hypocrisy – the UN calling transatlantic slavery the gravest crime against humanity;  Islamophobia – Alyn Smith and Tariq Ramadan;  Albanese and the danger of right wing extremism;  Finland and Paivi Rasanen;  Canada criminalises the Bible;  Ed Balls and Anti-semitism; Saudi Arabia and Iran; Feedback; Ireland – Don’t wear Green – preach Christ; Spain – the death/murder of Noelia Castillo; The Netherlands – the death/murder of Milou; Meta and YouTube fined; the sense of smell; Sarah Mullally appointed Archbishop of Canterbury; The Quiet Non-Revival; and the Final Word – Proverbs 13:17 – with music from Unspoken;  Thin Lizzy; Tom Petty;  Cage the Elephant; Nazareth; Nirvana; Jimmy Clifton

This week we look at the influence of Paul Ehrlich; the latest trendy virtue signalling – robbing supermarkets; Nicole Kidman at the Oscars; Pam Duncan-Clancey, Jeremy Balfour, Humza Yousaf and Joni Eareckson-Tada on Euthanasia; Iran and the death of Ali Larijani; Country of the Week – Ireland; Feedback; Greta and Cuba; BTS return to Seoul; the death of Len Deighton; Death of Chuck Norris;  Grace Tame;  Iranian women football players; Albo visits West Sydney Mosque; Peter Atkins and William Lane Craig; and the Final Word – Psalm 40; with music from Genesis, Clannad, the Cranberries, BTS, Christy Moore, and U2.

This week we look at the influence of Paul Ehrlich; the latest trendy virtue signalling – robbing supermarkets; Nicole Kidman at the Oscars; Pam Duncan-Clancey, Jeremy Balfour, Humza Yousaf and Joni Eareckson-Tada on Euthanasia; Iran and the death of Ali Larijani; Country of the Week – Ireland; Feedback; Greta and Cuba; BTS return to Seoul; the death of Len Deighton; Death of Chuck Norris;  Grace Tame;  Iranian women football players; Albo visits West Sydney Mosque; Peter Atkins and William Lane Craig; and the Final Word – Psalm 40; with music from Genesis, Clannad, the Cranberries, BTS, Christy Moore, and U2.

This week we look at Fake Iran news; Jury Trials in the UK; Upskirting in Melbourne; Country of the Week – Russia; Ukraine and Russia;  Feedback; The importance of oil; Death of Gary Habermas; Banning music and childrens art in English schools; a new Green religious education curriculum in Saxony; Banning potatoes; Bible sales in the UK growing; the Free Church Youth Conference; the Final Word – Judges 10 – with music from  the Valaam Monastic Choir; Metallica; The Wiggles;  Supertramp;  Tchaikovsky; Eurythmics; Jimi Hendrix; The Kinks; Elton John.

This week we look at Fake Iran news; Jury Trials in the UK; Upskirting in Melbourne; Country of the Week – Russia; Ukraine and Russia;  Feedback; The importance of oil; Death of Gary Habermas; Banning music and childrens art in English schools; a new Green religious education curriculum in Saxony; Banning potatoes; Bible sales in the UK growing; the Free Church Youth Conference; the Final Word – Judges 10 – with music from  the Valaam Monastic Choir; Metallica; The Wiggles;  Supertramp;  Tchaikovsky; Eurythmics; Jimi Hendrix; The Kinks; Elton John.

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes episode we look at the increasing madness in the world (and the solution!) – with Ian Plimer;  a Rapper wins Nepalese election;  the Iran war;  Yes Minister; Paula White and Trump’s spiritual advisors;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali and John Anderson on Islam;  Scottish government sponsors a pro Islamist group; the Tottenham Islamic call to prayer;  Sydney Iman threatens Chris Minns;  the Iranian womens team;  Euthanasia in Canada;  Zara Larsson glorifies Abortion;  Country of the Week – Mexico;  Company Values;  Brendan O’Neill on Morrisey;  Joe McDonald; Dick Van Dyke – the Cheerful Hollywood Calvinist;  The strange death of Christian Scotland;  the Christian faith of Ben Gannon Doek; and the Final Word – Proverbs 29:18.  with music from Tears for Fears, Jo McDonald, Zara Larsson,  Capercaillie, the Mariachis, Dick Van Dyke and the Red Clay Strays

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes episode we look at the increasing madness in the world (and the solution!) – with Ian Plimer;  a Rapper wins Nepalese election;  the Iran war;  Yes Minister; Paula White and Trump’s spiritual advisors;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali and John Anderson on Islam;  Scottish government sponsors a pro Islamist group; the Tottenham Islamic call to prayer;  Sydney Iman threatens Chris Minns;  the Iranian womens team;  Euthanasia in Canada;  Zara Larsson glorifies Abortion;  Country of the Week – Mexico;  Company Values;  Brendan O’Neill on Morrisey;  Joe McDonald; Dick Van Dyke – the Cheerful Hollywood Calvinist;  The strange death of Christian Scotland;  the Christian faith of Ben Gannon Doek; and the Final Word – Proverbs 29:18.  with music from Tears for Fears, Jo McDonald, Zara Larsson,  Capercaillie, the Mariachis, Dick Van Dyke and the Red Clay Strays

In this weeks episode we focus on the Iran war; the death of Khamenai;  Iranian celebration; Western protests;  Mothin Ali; the EU reaction; Rory Stewart and Alaister Campbell; Simon Sebag Montefiore;  German train rules changed after migrant killing;  Immigrant gets sex change treatment on the NHS; the Manchester byelection; Tim Stanley;  Leeds fans boo Ramadan break in match;  Terror attack in Texas; Feedback; She,They, Him; Feminist Glaciology; West Midlands Police; Your Party goes for gender inequality; JK Rowling v Nicola Sturgeon; Christian support for the SNP declines; Hamit Coskun wins Islamic blasphemy case; Christian persecution in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Pakistan; Andy Bannister, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Islam; and the Last Word – Psalm 72. with music from Neil Sedaka; Vahid Norouzi; Shania Twain; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sovereign Grace.

In this weeks episode we focus on the Iran war; the death of Khamenai;  Iranian celebration; Western protests;  Mothin Ali; the EU reaction; Rory Stewart and Alaister Campbell; Simon Sebag Montefiore;  German train rules changed after migrant killing;  Immigrant gets sex change treatment on the NHS; the Manchester byelection; Tim Stanley;  Leeds fans boo Ramadan break in match;  Terror attack in Texas; Feedback; She,They, Him; Feminist Glaciology; West Midlands Police; Your Party goes for gender inequality; JK Rowling v Nicola Sturgeon; Christian support for the SNP declines; Hamit Coskun wins Islamic blasphemy case; Christian persecution in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Pakistan; Andy Bannister, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Islam; and the Last Word – Psalm 72. with music from Neil Sedaka; Vahid Norouzi; Shania Twain; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sovereign Grace.

In this weeks episode we concentrate on the key subject of immigration – from a Christian perspective.   We use seven basic propositions about immigration; what kind of immigration do we need; the dangers of Islamic immigration; the role of the Church;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali; Jim Ratcliffe and Colonisation;  Birmingham the benefits capital of Britain; Immigration in Sweden; Glasgow the Asylum capital of Europe; The Coalitions new immigration policy in Australia;  Spains new policy on immigration;  Japan’s new policy on immigration; the rise of anti-semitism in Scotland;  The changing face of London;  Muslim call to prayer in Liverpool; Ahmed Mohammed attacks Christian at Speakers Corner; Labour MP Nazir Ahmed; Mosques as polling centres; Christopher Hitchens on the dangers of Islam; Steve Chalke and Islam; the Final Word- Hebrews 13. With music from Tom Petty, Woody Guthrie;  Boney M; the Proclaimers; Ralph McTell and the Gettys

In this weeks episode we concentrate on the key subject of immigration – from a Christian perspective.   We use seven basic propositions about immigration; what kind of immigration do we need; the dangers of Islamic immigration; the role of the Church;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali; Jim Ratcliffe and Colonisation;  Birmingham the benefits capital of Britain; Immigration in Sweden; Glasgow the Asylum capital of Europe; The Coalitions new immigration policy in Australia;  Spains new policy on immigration;  Japan’s new policy on immigration; the rise of anti-semitism in Scotland;  The changing face of London;  Muslim call to prayer in Liverpool; Ahmed Mohammed attacks Christian at Speakers Corner; Labour MP Nazir Ahmed; Mosques as polling centres; Christopher Hitchens on the dangers of Islam; Steve Chalke and Islam; the Final Word- Hebrews 13. With music from Tom Petty, Woody Guthrie;  Boney M; the Proclaimers; Ralph McTell and the Gettys

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at our country of the week – Hong Kong; Jimmy Lai;  Iran; Canadian Trans Shooting; The EU and Transwomen;  Silencing anti-abortion campaigners; Deleting justice files in the UK;  Pam Duncan-Glancey and the dangers of being friends with sinners;  Bad Bunny v. Kid Rock; The Winter Olympics – Ilia Malinin; University of Bangor;  Church of England abandons blessings for SSM couples; Feedback and the Final Word – James 3:13-18with music from Barry White; U2; Don Williams;  Cantonese Psalm 23;  The Proclaimers;  Bad Bunny; Kid Rock ; Fiddlers Dream; Living Word Collective;

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at our country of the week – Hong Kong; Jimmy Lai;  Iran; Canadian Trans Shooting; The EU and Transwomen;  Silencing anti-abortion campaigners; Deleting justice files in the UK;  Pam Duncan-Glancey and the dangers of being friends with sinners;  Bad Bunny v. Kid Rock; The Winter Olympics – Ilia Malinin; University of Bangor;  Church of England abandons blessings for SSM couples; Feedback and the Final Word – James 3:13-18with music from Barry White; U2; Don Williams;  Cantonese Psalm 23;  The Proclaimers;  Bad Bunny; Kid Rock ; Fiddlers Dream; Living Word Collective;

On this weeks episode we look at the amazing story of Austin Applebee; Epstein, Mandelson and Starmer; Epstein and Trans;  The Too White Countryside; Billy Eilish and “Stolen Land’;  Sanae Takaichi wins Japanese election; Mandani reads from Quran;  Islamic child abuse; Bradford NHS asks for ‘Close Relative Marriage Nurse’; Feedback; the Good Things about Canada; Ricky Gervais on Virtue Signalling; German Greens ban salt – hospitals fill up; When is assault not an assault – when it is done for Palestine;  Zali Stagel justifies ‘globalise the intifada’;  Haviv Retag Gur; Nationalising Prostitution in Scotland; LGBTY Scotland leader convicted of grooming; Dundee girls vindicated; Church of Scotland decline continues;  Is AI biased towards evangelicals; Michael Jackson Irish Folk Style; and the Final Word; with music from the Peat Bog Faeries; Nana Mouskari; the Battlefield Band; Lada Strings Duo;  The Stone Coyotes; Michael Jackson; and Eden Bridge…

On this weeks episode we look at the amazing story of Austin Applebee; Epstein, Mandelson and Starmer; Epstein and Trans;  The Too White Countryside; Billy Eilish and “Stolen Land’;  Sanae Takaichi wins Japanese election; Mandani reads from Quran;  Islamic child abuse; Bradford NHS asks for ‘Close Relative Marriage Nurse’; Feedback; the Good Things about Canada; Ricky Gervais on Virtue Signalling; German Greens ban salt – hospitals fill up; When is assault not an assault – when it is done for Palestine;  Zali Stagel justifies ‘globalise the intifada’;  Haviv Retag Gur; Nationalising Prostitution in Scotland; LGBTY Scotland leader convicted of grooming; Dundee girls vindicated; Church of Scotland decline continues;  Is AI biased towards evangelicals; Michael Jackson Irish Folk Style; and the Final Word; with music from the Peat Bog Faeries; Nana Mouskari; the Battlefield Band; Lada Strings Duo;  The Stone Coyotes; Michael Jackson; and Eden Bridge…

In this weeks episode we look at the Epstein files; Net Zero killing jobs in Aberdeen;  Banning Greyhound Racing in a Country that doesn’t have any; Country of the Week – Tanzania; The EU and Abortion; Feedback;  Keir Starmer in China;  More on Philip Yancey; Detransitioner Sues; LGBT Youth Scotland sued for Abuse;  Iran and Islamic Terrorism;  Muslim Terrorist Stands for Office in Birmingham;  Tucker Carlson’s Support for Saudi Arabia;  Why do we start letters with ‘Dear’? The Final Word – Psalm 139

In this weeks episode we look at the Epstein files; Net Zero killing jobs in Aberdeen;  Banning Greyhound Racing in a Country that doesn’t have any; Country of the Week – Tanzania; The EU and Abortion; Feedback;  Keir Starmer in China;  More on Philip Yancey; Detransitioner Sues; LGBT Youth Scotland sued for Abuse;  Iran and Islamic Terrorism;  Muslim Terrorist Stands for Office in Birmingham;  Tucker Carlson’s Support for Saudi Arabia;  Why do we start letters with ‘Dear’? The Final Word – Psalm 139

In this weeks episode we look at the New World Order, as envisaged by Mark Carney and the WEF – including Konstantin Kisin;  Mark Carney; Euthanasia for the Disabled in Canada; Banning the Bible in Canada; Rod Dreher; Davos; the Collapse of the Climate Change Bank; Iran and Davos;  Country of the Week – Switzerland;  Feedback; Cleanliness throughout the World;  Trump’s ignorance on Allied Soldiers; Hate Crimes Law in Australia; Shabana’s Pantopticon;  Abortion growth in the UK; Covid Vaccine, not a Vaccine; Betting on the Second Coming;  and the Final Word – Psalm 100. With music from Tom Macdonald and Adam Colhoun; New Order; Megadeath; Yodelling Slim Clark; Deep Purple; Stephanie Martin; Van Morrison and Larry Norman.

In this weeks episode we look at the New World Order, as envisaged by Mark Carney and the WEF – including Konstantin Kisin;  Mark Carney; Euthanasia for the Disabled in Canada; Banning the Bible in Canada; Rod Dreher; Davos; the Collapse of the Climate Change Bank; Iran and Davos;  Country of the Week – Switzerland;  Feedback; Cleanliness throughout the World;  Trump’s ignorance on Allied Soldiers; Hate Crimes Law in Australia; Shabana’s Pantopticon;  Abortion growth in the UK; Covid Vaccine, not a Vaccine; Betting on the Second Coming;  and the Final Word – Psalm 100. With music from Tom Macdonald and Adam Colhoun; New Order; Megadeath; Yodelling Slim Clark; Deep Purple; Stephanie Martin; Van Morrison and Larry Norman.

In this weeks episode we look at  Riots in Iran; War in Ukraine; Chaos in Greenland; Canada, China and Qatar;  The New World Order; Elections in Uganda; Adam Ramsay and Roz Foyer and Progressive Hypocrisy; Did a BBC reporter hiss when Jesus was mentioned?  World facts; Get a Life;  The Crazy Prosecution of Yanis Varoufakis; Darlington Nurse speaks out about trauma caused by Trans nurse;  Drought ended in California; Jordan Peterson on Narcisstic Compassion; Douglas Murray on Corporate Virtue Signalling; Craig Silvey (Honeybee) Charged; Is the Quiet Revival Happening? Death of Paul Helm; and the Final Word – with music from the Cure, Bryan Ferry, Bobi Wine, DC3, Don Mclean; Psallos and Judith Babiyre

In this weeks episode we look at  Riots in Iran; War in Ukraine; Chaos in Greenland; Canada, China and Qatar;  The New World Order; Elections in Uganda; Adam Ramsay and Roz Foyer and Progressive Hypocrisy; Did a BBC reporter hiss when Jesus was mentioned?  World facts; Get a Life;  The Crazy Prosecution of Yanis Varoufakis; Darlington Nurse speaks out about trauma caused by Trans nurse;  Drought ended in California; Jordan Peterson on Narcisstic Compassion; Douglas Murray on Corporate Virtue Signalling; Craig Silvey (Honeybee) Charged; Is the Quiet Revival Happening? Death of Paul Helm; and the Final Word – with music from the Cure, Bryan Ferry, Bobi Wine, DC3, Don Mclean; Psallos and Judith Babiyre

In this weeks episode we look at the wonderful Julie Bindel podcast ‘Pride and Predator’;  Country of the Week – Iran;  Banning X; Lyle Shelton;  Death of Bob Weir and the Deadheads; Eco-Terrorism in Germany; Net Zero to cost 4.5 Trillion in the UK;  Making Money from Climate Change in Academia;  Snow in the UK;  The Minnesota Shooting; Mary McAleese says infant baptism is against human rights;  Death of Peter Meadows; Hypocrisy of Philip Yancey; Bible sales in the UK rise; the Final Word – 1 Timothy 6:5with music from Marvin Gaye, Shahkar Bineshpajooh,  Hayedah,  Bob Marley,  The Grateful Dead, Dean Martin, Genesis, Dan Smith, and Darya

In this weeks episode we look at the wonderful Julie Bindel podcast ‘Pride and Predator’;  Country of the Week – Iran;  Banning X; Lyle Shelton;  Death of Bob Weir and the Deadheads; Eco-Terrorism in Germany; Net Zero to cost 4.5 Trillion in the UK;  Making Money from Climate Change in Academia;  Snow in the UK;  The Minnesota Shooting; Mary McAleese says infant baptism is against human rights;  Death of Peter Meadows; Hypocrisy of Philip Yancey; Bible sales in the UK rise; the Final Word – 1 Timothy 6:5with music from Marvin Gaye, Shahkar Bineshpajooh,  Hayedah,  Bob Marley,  The Grateful Dead, Dean Martin, Genesis, Dan Smith, and Darya

This week we take a look at the year ahead and make some predictions – including immigration, foreign doctors in the NHS; Islamisation – Mamdani, cancelling New Year celebrations, Brigitte Bardot;  Wars – Ukraine, Gaza, Venezuela, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan, China, India, Pakistan, Sudan; Euthanasia – in the UK and Canada;  Iran; Keir Starmer and Albo;  Social Media – Djokovic; The AI bubble;  Woke – Trans police in WA, Gabriel Jesus; Christian Growth;  the Final Word with music from Robert Plant, Deep Purple, Steely Dan, Blue Oyster Cult, and P.O.D

This week we take a look at the year ahead and make some predictions – including immigration, foreign doctors in the NHS; Islamisation – Mamdani, cancelling New Year celebrations, Brigitte Bardot;  Wars – Ukraine, Gaza, Venezuela, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan, China, India, Pakistan, Sudan; Euthanasia – in the UK and Canada;  Iran; Keir Starmer and Albo;  Social Media – Djokovic; The AI bubble;  Woke – Trans police in WA, Gabriel Jesus; Christian Growth;  the Final Word with music from Robert Plant, Deep Purple, Steely Dan, Blue Oyster Cult, and P.O.D

This week we look at a significant event in each month of 2025 including President Trump; the Death of Woke;  the election of Mark Carney as Premier of Canada; Censorship in the UK; The EU and Free Speech; the Iran-Israel war; Massacre of Christians in Nigeria; Cambodia/Thailand war; Immigration in the UK; the Assassination of Charlie Kirk; US attempts to end the war in Ukraine; the Intifada is globalised in Australia; the death of Brigitte Bardot; the Final Word – Romans 8.with music from Tom Macdonald, Taylor Swift, Metallica, Oasis,  Village People, Neil Young, The Sex Pistols, and the Gettys.

This week we look at a significant event in each month of 2025 including President Trump; the Death of Woke;  the election of Mark Carney as Premier of Canada; Censorship in the UK; The EU and Free Speech; the Iran-Israel war; Massacre of Christians in Nigeria; Cambodia/Thailand war; Immigration in the UK; the Assassination of Charlie Kirk; US attempts to end the war in Ukraine; the Intifada is globalised in Australia; the death of Brigitte Bardot; the Final Word – Romans 8.with music from Tom Macdonald, Taylor Swift, Metallica, Oasis,  Village People, Neil Young, The Sex Pistols, and the Gettys.

As this weeks episode goes out on Christmas Day we take a break from the news – and look at some Christmas songs, films and culture.   Including Justin Biebers rules for life;  It’s a Wonderful Life; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Die Hard; Pride and Prejudice; Joyeux Noel; Lord of the Rings; Country of the Week – Australia; and the Last Word – Matthew 2. with music fromSlade; John Williamson; Justin Bieber; Theocracy; Enya; Steeleye Span;  and Boney M.

As this weeks episode goes out on Christmas Day we take a break from the news – and look at some Christmas songs, films and culture.   Including Justin Biebers rules for life;  It’s a Wonderful Life; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Die Hard; Pride and Prejudice; Joyeux Noel; Lord of the Rings; Country of the Week – Australia; and the Last Word – Matthew 2. with music fromSlade; John Williamson; Justin Bieber; Theocracy; Enya; Steeleye Span;  and Boney M.

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at the Bondi massacres and the rise of anti-semitism in Australia and the Western world;  Amsterdam; Belgium; Germany; France; England;  Country of the Week – Bulgaria; Chile turns Conservative; The unelected EU President argues for elected democracies;  Tommy Robinson’s Carol Service;  with music from Annie Lennox; Joshua Aaron; Mystery of Bulgaria Voices;  Booker T and the MGs;  The Ramones;  and Dave Henderson

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at the Bondi massacres and the rise of anti-semitism in Australia and the Western world;  Amsterdam; Belgium; Germany; France; England;  Country of the Week – Bulgaria; Chile turns Conservative; The unelected EU President argues for elected democracies;  Tommy Robinson’s Carol Service;  with music from Annie Lennox; Joshua Aaron; Mystery of Bulgaria Voices;  Booker T and the MGs;  The Ramones;  and Dave Henderson

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at Christmas, clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan; attempted coup in Benin; Country of the week – Northern Ireland;  Males banned from Girl Guides; Rob Smith – The Body God Gives; The end of trial by jury?;  Climate Change – Deforestation in Indonesia; the humility of Mitchell Starc; The Queens Gambit and Nona Gaprindashvili; Radiohead and Gaelic Psalm 9; Rainn Wilson and Alex O’Connor;  Conversations with Geoff Bullock; Suffering with Steve Laws; and the Final Word.with music from Bob Dylan, Colin Buchanan,  Stiff Little Fingers, Anonymous Ulster, Radiohead, Back Gaelic Psalm Singers; Geoff Bullock;  and the Gettys.

In this weeks Beauty for Ashes we look at Christmas, clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan; attempted coup in Benin; Country of the week – Northern Ireland;  Males banned from Girl Guides; Rob Smith – The Body God Gives; The end of trial by jury?;  Climate Change – Deforestation in Indonesia; the humility of Mitchell Starc; The Queens Gambit and Nona Gaprindashvili; Radiohead and Gaelic Psalm 9; Rainn Wilson and Alex O’Connor;  Conversations with Geoff Bullock; Suffering with Steve Laws; and the Final Word.with music from Bob Dylan, Colin Buchanan,  Stiff Little Fingers, Anonymous Ulster, Radiohead, Back Gaelic Psalm Singers; Geoff Bullock;  and the Gettys.

I had the enormous privilege of interviewing Geoff Bullock – one of the founders of Hillsong – and a great musician/songwriter in his own right.  We talk about his life, the beginning of Hillsong, what went wrong….why he left….and how he is recovering now….includes the songs – The Power of Your Love; I am Carried; and the Great Southland.

This weeks Beauty for Ashes conversation is with a wonderful group of school pupils from Belmont Christian College… I had the great privilege of having a discussion with several pupils from Belmont Christian College….I hope you find it as encouraging as I did…. Thanks to Hamilton, Faith, Meleluca, Liam, Josh, Kayden. And Alex Cameron The questions were What is the best advice you have received? How do you cope with people being bad to you? Are mission trips exploitative? If we keep sinning how can we be Christian?  What is repentance?  What about those we are lost?  Mental disorders…