Category: Entertainment & Leisure

October 4, 2023
Feasting & Judgementalism

Simon Smart and Justine Toh discuss how eating can tell us much about what it means to be human, it reveals something about our innermost desires. Followed by a conversation around why being judgemental is an unattractive attitude. Source: https://www.publicchristianity.org/feasting-judgementalism/ Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

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August 28, 2023
BARBIE REACTION: Smash the Patriarchy - Smash the Dolls? II 3-Way Cut with Emma Scrivener II SLP 469

A Speak Life Podcast with further views on the bestseller movie... "Emma Scrivener, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss Barbie; the doll, the brand new movie, feminism, Marry Harrington, men and women, motherhood and more." https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-speak-life-podcast/id626198781?i=1000622658277 Image : Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash

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August 28, 2023
Neither Barbie Nor Ken - A Barbie Movie Review

The Barbie movie is generating some interesting conversations since its release a few weeks ago. Amy Peeler reviews issues the film raises and suggests that good discussions can ensue, pointing to the biblical purpose for women and men that affirms both genders. "Moviegoers might have been driven to Barbie by nostalgia, or controversy, or simply […]

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May 17, 2023
Cultivating Good Conversations about Screen Issues

Personal technology is something that most parents did not have when they were children and it can be difficult to navigate. Dr Jenny Brown highlights how personal connection is more effective than any protective app.

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January 10, 2023
Marking Time

Time is something we all would like more of. As the new year begins, and many make resolutions this pressure can seem even more exaggerated. Scientists and philosophers have provided us different views of what even constitutes time, and the Bible has some comments to make as well. In this short read, Barney has a few quips to get us thinking about our time.

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January 4, 2023
Rest Revisited: Jesus and Rest-Ep 3

Simon talks through the surprising differences in the rest that Jesus offers.

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December 19, 2022
Rest Revisited: Prayer and Rest - Ep 2

Cheryl explains how camping and prayer contribute to her practice of rest.

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December 13, 2022
Rest Revisited- The Future of Rest

A conversation with Craig on his wiring for rest, his personal practices of rest, and considering the Christian perspective on the future of rest.

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January 20, 2022
A Picture of Perfect Rest

What is the picture of perfect rest that you would paint? Get a picture of what rest every day can look like from this short article.

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September 1, 2021
Want to work four days a week?

How do we get the balance right between work and rest. See what this recent study has to say about rest and productivity.

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July 28, 2021
A Letter to the Mourning

With the Olympics on we are reminded how we love a winner; but there is only one per event. What about all the other competitors?! The Olympics emphasis on the best performance means that what's more common than the joy of victory is 'disappointment'; and 'unmet hopes and expectations'. This brief article highlights the alternative way to define […]

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July 28, 2021
The Olympic Games: Good but not God

Stephen Liggins explores how we view sport and more specifically the Olympics. Is it a religion? Does it and should it define who we are? A helpful article to help put sport and the Olympics in perspective. It finishes with some suggestions of what to do as we watch the Olympics. "I am one of […]

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