These days, it’s commonplace to suggest that the Christian faith is bad news - after all, isn’t it discriminatory, bigoted and hateful? Yet, the Christian message itself claims to be good news. So what are we supposed to believe? We confront some of these toughest questions about Christianity in our culture to see if Christians are really the ’bad guys’. Our guest: Steve McAlpine has been a pastor and church planter for over thirty years - he is also a prolific writer and consultant for churches and Christian schools across Australia, helping ministry leaders explore how to bring the Gospel effectively in a post-Christian context.

These days, it&rsquo;s commonplace to suggest that the Christian faith is bad news - after all, isn&rsquo;t it discriminatory, bigoted and hateful? Yet, the Christian message itself claims to be good news. So what are we supposed to believe? We confront some of these toughest questions about Christianity in our culture to see if Christians are really the &rsquo;bad guys&rsquo;. Our guest: Steve McAlpine has been a pastor and church planter for over thirty years - he is also a prolific writer and consultant for churches and Christian schools across Australia, helping ministry leaders explore how to bring the Gospel effectively in a post-Christian context.

Bigger Questions is an interview and conversation recorded before a live audience in Melbourne’s CBD. Your host is Robert Martin from City Bible Forum in Melbourne. Rob loves asking the big questions of life and discussing these with the interesting and engaging guests on the show.

They tackle all sorts of bigger questions from the inspirational to the confrontational; sharing stories and seeking answers through the Bible. The show is fun, thoughtful and stimulating. And you never know, you might find some answers.

<p>Bigger Questions is an interview and conversation recorded before a live audience in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD. Your host is Robert Martin from City Bible Forum in Melbourne. Rob loves asking the big questions of life and discussing these with the interesting and engaging guests on the show.</p>
<p>They tackle all sorts of bigger questions from the inspirational to the confrontational; sharing stories and seeking answers through the Bible. The show is fun, thoughtful and stimulating. And you never know, you might find some answers.</p>

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Is Christianity Bad News? - Steve McAlpine - 15-16 June 2024

Some claim that Christianity is anti-human because it teaches an afterlife and that humans are inherently ’sinful’. We confront these questions and explore an alternative vision of human flourishing. 

Our guest: Michael Jensen works as the senior minister at St Mark’s Anglican Church in Darling Point in Sydney. He did a PhD on ’Martyrdom and Identity: The Self on Trial’. He’s also a popular speaker, author and media commentator.

Some claim that Christianity is anti-human because it teaches an afterlife and that humans are inherently &rsquo;sinful&rsquo;. We confront these questions and explore an alternative vision of human flourishing. 

Our guest: Michael Jensen works as the senior minister at St Mark&rsquo;s Anglican Church in Darling Point in Sydney. He did a PhD on &rsquo;Martyrdom and Identity: The Self on Trial&rsquo;. He&rsquo;s also a popular speaker, author and media commentator.

Is Christianity anti-human? - Michael Jensen - 22-23 June 2024

On 8 April 1966, Time Magazine led with the famous cover story, ’Is God dead?’ The cover was provocative and sparked great debate. It continues to be the big, looming question of our time, as more and more people seem to believe and act as though God is dead.

Our guest: Kevin Sorbo is a Hollywood actor, director and producer. He is best known for his lead role in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, as well as in the TV series Andromeda and Supergirl. He’s also known for his roles in the films God’s not Dead, Let There Be Light and Against the Tide.

On 8 April 1966, Time Magazine led with the famous cover story, &rsquo;Is God dead?&rsquo; The cover was provocative and sparked great debate. It continues to be the big, looming question of our time, as more and more people seem to believe and act as though God is dead.

Our guest: Kevin Sorbo is a Hollywood actor, director and producer. He is best known for his lead role in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, as well as in the TV series Andromeda and Supergirl. He&rsquo;s also known for his roles in the films God&rsquo;s not Dead, Let There Be Light and Against the Tide.

Is God Dead? - Kevin Sorbo - 8-9 June 2024

What do we make of all the blood and violence in the Bible? The so-called 'good book' contains many stories of killing and death; Christians seem to even rejoice over the ’blood of Jesus’. Why is there so much blood in the Bible? We confront some of the most confronting (and confusing) parts of the Bible with sensitivity and wisdom, and even find some good news amidst it all.  Our guest: Mike Raiter is the Director of the Centre for Biblical Preaching, seeking to train and equip churches around the globe in expository preaching. He started his career as a high school teacher, eventually serving as the principal of the Melbourne School of Theology from 2006 to 2011. He is also an award-winning author and an in-demand speaker across Australia and around the world.

What do we make of all the blood and violence in the Bible? The so-called 'good book' contains many stories of killing and death; Christians seem to even rejoice over the &rsquo;blood of Jesus&rsquo;. Why is there so much blood in the Bible? We confront some of the most confronting (and confusing) parts of the Bible with sensitivity and wisdom, and even find some good news amidst it all.  Our guest: Mike Raiter is the Director of the Centre for Biblical Preaching, seeking to train and equip churches around the globe in expository preaching. He started his career as a high school teacher, eventually serving as the principal of the Melbourne School of Theology from 2006 to 2011. He is also an award-winning author and an in-demand speaker across Australia and around the world.

Is Christianity Bad News? - Steve McAlpine - 15-16 June 2024

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