The opening of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 was conducted as a Christian service - ’Prayer and Praise’ was offered after 'God save the King' and before the singing of the ’Hundredth Psalm’. Yet today, ’no religion’ is the single largest ’religious’ group in Australia. The Christian influence on our culture is waning; should this passing be mourned or celebrated?

Our guest: Al Stewart is the National Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). He used to work with City Bible Forum as a national communicator in Sydney and is a former Anglican bishop. He is also an author, and regularly speaks at conferences in Australia and around the world.

The opening of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 was conducted as a Christian service - &rsquo;Prayer and Praise&rsquo; was offered after 'God save the King' and before the singing of the &rsquo;Hundredth Psalm&rsquo;. Yet today, &rsquo;no religion&rsquo; is the single largest &rsquo;religious&rsquo; group in Australia. The Christian influence on our culture is waning; should this passing be mourned or celebrated?

Our guest: Al Stewart is the National Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). He used to work with City Bible Forum as a national communicator in Sydney and is a former Anglican bishop. He is also an author, and regularly speaks at conferences in Australia and around the world.

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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