Signs Of The Times Radio

In this episode, Zanita talks to longtime friend of the show Maryellen Hacko, as well as Georgia, a new friend. The topic is the Sabbath, a much-misunderstood concept. Maryellen is a life-long Seventh-day Adventist but Georgia isnt, so their perspectives, while different, are nonetheless complementary. Read Maryellen's article | Get more Signs 

It's a story of hope, loss and truth. And, it's coming to a cinema near you soon. In this episode, we speak to Kyle Portbury, a filmmaker and director of THE HOPEFUL. The film charts a rocky period in American history, starting in the War of 1812 and going all the way into the late 19th century. It tells the story of a group of Christians convinced the world was going to end—and what happened to them when the world didn't. THE HOPEFUL is coming to a cinema near you in October 2024. Check out www.thehopefulmovie.com.au to learn more.

Energy drinks are everywhere and for the most part, we just accept them as part of our everyday beverage consumption culture. But are they all they're cracked up to be—and could they be dangerous for us and our kids? Read Christian's article | Get more Signs 

Moesha Johnson came from humble beginnings; a Christian country girl from rural Australia. But, like many other kids, she had dreams. In particular, she dreamed of swimming professionally. This dream seemed too big to come to fruition, so Moesha did what most responsible people do: she got a job, studied a degree and pursued a "normal" career. But, the dream of swimming never left her and one day, she got an opportunity that would change her life forever. Read the article and more | Get more Signs | Follow Moesha's Olympic journey

In this episode, we speak to Melody Tan. Melody is the director of Mums at the Table, a project that seeks to connect mums with like-minded people and help them create a sense of community. Melody recently wrote an article titled "The Mum Load", where she talks about the mental pressures every mum faces—as well as the breakdown she had a few years ago, and how she overcame it. Many thanks to Melody for her article, as well as all the wonderful mothers who contributed to this episode.Read the article and more | Get more Signs | Mums at the TableMusic via Pixabay:Music by Denis PavlovMusic by Vlad KrotovMusic by Aleksey ChistilinMusic by Ivan OhanezovMusic by Mika Dupuis

Let's face it: most of us who are parents often feel like we're fighting a losting battle. It's not a battle against monsters—but screens. Whether an iPad or TV, media seeks to shape the next generation in ways that often contradict the values we're trying to raise our children to live by. In this episode, we speak to media critic and contributor to Signs of the Times, Mark Hadley. Mark has raised children in a media-rich environment. So, what does someone "in the industry" think about parenting in this context? Read the article and more | Get more Signs

Satan, demons, conjurings: these are all the hallmarks of the sinister subculture many know of as "the occult". It's a shadowy world of secret societies, subliminal messaging and the taboo and anathema. It's also a world that Jamie Lehn inhabited for many years of his life. Growing up in the church, he had a traumatic experience at a young age. Seeking a way to heal his pain, he turned to drugs, occult practices and later, flirted with the possibility of being inducted into a secret society. How did it happen, what was it like and where did this journey take him? Join us on this episode to find out. Read the article and more | Get more Signs

SHOW NOTEMany of us are lonelier than ever before. Accoridng to the data, in the Western world, men are among the loneliest. When men leave the workforce and retire, many of them lose their social networks, as well as a primary driver for meaning, purpose and fulfilment. All too often, they waste away or go through messy breakups with their spouse, unable to cope with the transition. In this episode, Zanita takes a trip to her local mens' shed. It's a place where men (and women) of all ages are welcome to practice their hobby, connect and find community. Read her article | Get more SignsSOURCESExpert reveals impact of loneliness | 60 Minutes AustraliaMale inequality, explained by an expert | Big ThinkLoneliness: The silent epidemic | ABC NewsAre We in a Loneliness Epidemic? (ft. @Katimorton) | PBS

Welcome to the brand-new version of the podcast. We're excited and we hope you enjoy it! SHOW NOTESToday we're talking about the so-called "fertility cliff"—the belief that after the age of 35, a woman's chance of having a child drops precipitously. We had the opportunity to interview Sisi Toro, an educator and self-confessed medical nerd. Through her research she's discovered that fertility isn't just about your age—there's much more to the story.Disclaimer: though the data presented in this article is scientifically backed, every person’s experience is different. Science on fertility is emerging and many factors may affect your situation. For the best advice, consult your doctor. Read her article | Get more SignsTIMECODES(00:01) - Intro (03:42) - Sisi's background (05:47) - The conventional view on age 35 (07:47) - More women are having children later in life than ever before (08:36) - Harvard Medical School study (10:56) - Stress as a factor (15:10) - Modern hospitals don't "bat an eye" at older pregnancy

It's been a few years in the making, but Signs Radio officially just turned 200... well, 200 episodes! Join us as we reminisce about the past, discuss some highlights from the past 200 episodes and look to the future of the podcast!

In this episode of Signs Radio, we speak to Mark Hadley about Christmas movies. They're cheesy, saccharine-sweet and are usually unrealistic to the point of being ridiculous. But buried in these movies are themes that transcend time and space—themes that are universal to all of us. So, despite my distaste, are Christmas movies actually great????More Signs of the Times content

Justin's done it all. First breaking his back selling books door-to-door, then as a Youtuber, podcaster, as well as now an Instagram and TikTok creator, he knows the ups and downs of social media all too well. In this fascinating interview, we talk to him about his journey, what he's learned and if he were to start on social media today, what he'd do. We also tackle the more existential question: should you aspire to be a social media influence anyway?We wrote an article about this topic. We think it's pretty good. | Buy Justin's book | Digital Missionary Academy | More Signs of the Times content

In this episode, I (Jesse) take you on a journey back to a time when I had my own experience with gambling. No, it wasn't scratchies, pokies or any other traditional forms of gambling. I was addicted to a slot machine in a videogame. As it turns out, it's far more common than you'd think. Come with me on a journey through card games, videogames and Japanese slot machines known as "gacha games". Read the article | Connect with Jesse | More Podcasts

This episode, Zanita and Jesse are live in-studio with Maryellen Hacko! Maryellen wrote an article recently about her trip to Singapore with her two sisters and what it revealed to her about her always-hurrying nature. We talk about that, as well as equating your work with your worth, hustle culture and how to enjoy life even when it's busy.Read her article in full | Follow Maryellen on Instagram | More Podcasts

In this bonus episode, we speak to Professor Renee Bittoun on the topic of vaping. Professor Bittoun is a physiologist and clinical academic. Among many other achievements, she is currently Conjoint Professor at Notre Dame University, Australia and Professor, Head of the Nicotine Addiction Unit, Lifestyle Medicine, Avondale University, Australia. Professor Bittoun has specialised in nicotine addiction for more than 40 years and is considered a world expert in the field. She initiated the first-ever Smokers’ Clinic in Australia in 1979, one of the first in the world and recently the first ever Vaping Cessation Clinic in Australia.Read her article in full | Get in contact with the Vaping Cessation Clinic | More Podcasts

This episode, we talk to Emma Dyer. Emma is a former teacher and pastor, and is a current wife and mum of two. Recently, she wrote an article for us about her struggle to ditch the screens and take a real day of rest. Sabbath has been part of her world for a long time but for the longest time, she never felt fulfilment and peace on the day. This all changed when she made the concerted choice to get rid of her and her familys' screens for a day. To read her full article, head to www.signsofthetimes.org.au

In this episode, we speak to Ellice Cook and Zanita Fletcher about two articles they wrote in Signs of the Times magazine. Both of them touch on the themes of prayer and silence, and how they responded differently to silence. To read their articles, all you need to do is head to our main page:www.signsofthetimes.org.au

In this episode, we talk to Daniel Principe about pornography. Daniel works with Collective Shout, which in their own words is "a grassroots campaigns movement against the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls". We talk about the myths surrounding porn, the devastating effects it has on women and girls and how it is shaping our culture to become less empathetic and more violent. You can connect with Daniel at www.lastoftheromans.org. You can learn more about the work of Collective Shout at www.collectiveshout.org.To read the article that began this conversation, head to www.signsofthetimes.org.au.

This episode is a recording of the live conversation we recently had with Pr Robbie Berghan. Robbie is an international speaker, evangelist and host of "The Faith Experiment" on Faith FM. This is his story, from being a committed atheist to finding faith in the most unlikely place.If you'd like to find out more about Robbie's story and you live in Australia, text code SIGNS to 04 888 453 11. It's absolutely free!www.signsofthetimes.org.auwww.faithfm.com.au

This episode, we talk to Dr Christiana Leimena-Lehn. She's a medical researcher and health and wellness director working for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sydney, Australia. We discuss an article she's recently written for us about the hottest new thing in physical health: gut health. What is it, how does it affect your day-to-day and how can you achieve better gut health?To read the full article and more, head to www.signsofthetimes.org.auTo take the gut health challenge, head to www.eliawellness.com/enhance-your-gut-health