February 8, 2010
Cormac McCarthy’s much acclaimed novel The Road has been made into a feature film starring Viggo Mortensen. Greg Clarke and Simon Smart discuss why The Road matters.
February 3, 2010
Harold Koenig is on the faculty at Duke University as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Associate Professor of Medicine. Greg Clarke interviews him about the effects of religious belief on people’s physical and mental health.
January 27, 2010
Australia has traditionally been thought of as a godless nation. But two recent surveys, one by Nielsen for the Sydney Morning Herald, and one commissioned by CPX, revealed some fascinating, and perhaps unexpected results. We invited Fairfax journalist and author David Marr into the CPX studio to discuss the results of the two surveys and to shed some light on what he thinks the findings might mean.
January 20, 2010
Dr Graeme Finlay discusses the connections between science and theology.
December 17, 2009
Simon Smart attended the Parliament of World Religions held recently in Melbourne. He shares his thoughts on the interfaith project, interviews with attendees and reflects on the uniqueness of Christ.
December 9, 2009
Professor Alvin Plantinga is a leading American philosopher, from the University of Notre Dame, where he is something of an institution having been there since 1982. In this interview at Notre Dame, Simon Smart talks to Plantinga who provides a summary of his evolutionary argument against Naturalism, as well as giving a personal reflection on the highs and lows of a life of faith.
November 18, 2009
Former Federal Liberal Politician Bruce Baird discusses a life in politics including his stand against his own party in the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.
November 5, 2009
Rebuilding her life out of the ruins of an AIDS ravaged family, Agnes Nyamayarwo has gone on to work with Bono from U2 and to meet the US President. Listen to her amazing story of survival and enduring faith.
November 4, 2009
Kate Wilcox interviews Judy Steel about her work to bring medical relief to the people of Uganda
October 6, 2009
Dr Amelia Haines discusses changing attitudes to mental health, offers advice on staying mentally well and what to do when things go wrong.