INTRODUCING: WIth All Due Respect

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Less aggro, more conversation. Is it even possible to have a deep discussion without it descending into chaos? Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit think yes, and want to show the rest of us how to do it. There’s plenty of things they disagree on: free will, feminism, where you should send your kids to school and what type of church you should go to. But there are also plenty of other things that they have in common. They want to talk about all these things with conviction. But they also want the conversation to be constructive. Tune in to find out if that’s possible.

This episode has been one of the highest listened to episodes in the WADR catalogue! With schoolies ongoing as well as the holiday season just over the horizon, we'd like to replay this ep and to stir some thought and discussion.

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In this episode, the WADR team talk about how to have better sex. No, this is not Megan and Michael's opportunity to present the evangelical version of the karma sutra. Rather, they want to talk about the ways Christianity has got sex right - or a lot of the time wrong - and what can be done better for everyone's sake.
First up, Megan and Michael invite on to the show the co-author of the influential Christian book The Great Sex Rescue, Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila shares what she and her co-authors discovered when they talked to 22,000 Christian women.
Then the WADR duo talk about the Australian #metoo moment and what they think about consent education.
Finally, we finish the show with the film Give Me Sex Jesus, a title that sells itself. And consider this your warning. This episode is talking about sex, so it is definitely for mature audiences.

LINKS

Follow this link to check out Sheila's book, The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended, by Sheila Wray Gregoire, psychology graduate Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach and epidemiologist and statistician Joanna Sawatsky.

You can watch Give Me Sex Jesus for free on Vimeo - it's a Staff Pick!

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INTRODUCING With All Due Respect (WADR)

Less aggro, more conversation. Is it even possible to have a deep discussion without it descending into chaos? Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit think yes, and want to show the rest of us how to do it. There’s plenty of things they disagree on: free will, feminism, where you should send your kids to school and what type of church you should go to. But there are also plenty of other things that they have in common. They want to talk about all these things with conviction. But they also want the conversation to be constructive. Subscribe, follow and track along with WADR on your favourite podcast app!

This week, Michael and Megan tackle the difficult topic of church control.

They discuss how much—if any—control churches should be allowed to have over members and how to safeguard against any misuse of power by leaders.

Christian psychologist Kylie Walls then joins the show for a sobering discussion on spiritual abuse, before our hosts review the hit podcast Sons of Patriarchy, which deals with the hyper-conservative ministry of Douglas Wilson.

If this episode has raised concerns for you, help is available. Call 1800 737 732, or head to the website 1800respect.org.au.

• (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake
• (18:42) - - Be Our Guest
• (50:52) - - Through The Wardrobe

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UNDISTRACTED is a place where life isn’t just lived, but crafted. On UNDISTRACTED we explore the lives and expertise of our guests to help us become better at building our lives with intention.

After over four decades in pastoral ministry, Max Lucado has found himself returning to the same three tools in counselling, conversation and sermons. Tools he believes can help anyone navigate their mental and spiritual wellbeing. Max unpacks them in his latest book, 'Tame Your Thoughts' and considers their spiritual implications.

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UNDISTRACTED is a place where life isn’t just lived, but crafted. On UNDISTRACTED we explore the lives and expertise of our guests to help us become better at building our lives with intention.

Historian, author and theologian John Dickson joins us to talk about The First Hymn—a new documentary uncovering the oldest known Christian song. Combining his love of ancient history and music, John explores how this 1,800-year-old hymn was rediscovered, reimagined, and returned to the church in a new way.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Follow or Subscribe to get weekly devotionals from Heidi Wysman

Join Heidi Wysman as she reflects on biblical principles to anchor you deeper in Hope.

Heidi’s desire is for everyone to understand and experience the love of God, that she encountered in 1993. She is the founder of Hope with Heidi, a ministry to help disciple people to have a revelation of Jesus. Heidi is a recognised speaker and lecturer. She has a BA in Ministry and is the author of One – Complete Intimacy with God.

"I pray this message will encourage and inspire you," – Heidi

Key Takeaways:

• Unwavering faith, like that of Joshua and Caleb, enables a transformed perspective, allowing one to see past immediate challenges.

• Focusing on God's promises rather than the 'giants' or problems leads to spiritual strength and clarity.

• Fear and unbelief can deter us from realizing God's promises; maintaining faith shifts our understanding and acceptance of challenges.

• Measure life's problems against the vastness of God's power rather than magnifying them beyond His reach.

Notable Quotes:

• "Think about that. They journeyed with the cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night."

• "Giants shrink when we realize just how big God is."

• "No challenge is too big for God. Measure your problems against God's greatn

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After ten seasons of deeply gratifying, inspiring Gospel stories, Amy Townsend brings the Salt Podcast to a close.

But Amy has one last recommendation to make. Click on over to listen to the Aspire podcast, brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College students.

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For the final episode of Season 10, Amy Townsend introduces us to a woman with a vast experience of the nature of grief.

Nancy Guthrie has written many books on the sorrows of life and how to navigate them.

With her husband, she has developed respite retreats for the broken-hearted, and 'Grief Share' videos that lessen the burdens people carry.

This episode, Nancy begins by telling Amy how God introduced her to the difficult topic of grief.

LINKS

Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available.

If you're interested in following Jenny Salt's podcast recommendation, you can find The Hope Book Club here.

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What does it look like to literally live thinking that today might be your last day?

This episode, Amy Townsend introduces us to Michael Fattal.

Michael was born with a severe medical condition that gave him a life expectancy of just a few years.

He is the first person in Australia to survive the 'lungs in a box' surgery.

And his up-beat attitude will totally inspire you.

Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range of courses available.

If you're interested in following Amy's podcast recommendation, you can find The Watchlist here.

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