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Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. Get early access to new episodes and bonus content when you become a supporter. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ ...
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eX-skeptic

Jana Harmon

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eX-skeptic is a story-driven, conversational podcast that helps listeners understand why people dismiss or believe in God and Christianity. Interviewing one former atheist or skeptic each show, host Jana Harmon encourages both Christians and skeptics to consider what motivates thoughtful, intelligent people to move from disbelief to belief. www.exskeptic.org
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School to Homeschool

Janae Daniels

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In July 2020, I did something I vowed as a once-public middle school teacher, that I would NEVER do. I withdrew my remaining four children of six and began homeschooling. My oldest two sons had graduated from public/charter schools and my remaining four had been in public school since Pre-K. I had two children about to finish middle school and head into high school. To say I was terrified was an understatement–even with my experience teaching hundreds of kids a year prior to getting married. ...
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Towards Understanding

Positive Media

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Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown. 89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne
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Saurish Srivastava

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A podcast dedicated to promoting philosophical education and deep reflection. We invite philosophers from around the globe to discuss philosophy in the context of contemporary injustices – all at an easy-to-understand and digestible level. New episodes weekly on Friday.
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Location independence as a family is possible for everyone! Along our travels, we have met families all around the world who have embraced this lifestyle. This podcast is all about how you too can choose to live a location independent lifestyle as a family. We cover topics such as homeschooling, roadschooling and worldschooling as well as remote working and running a location independent business. Join us as we fly, sail and RV around the world!
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The Hidden Philanthropist is a fresh, new podcast all about the art of giving back. It provides a platform where philanthropists can shine, inspire, encourage and lead, and can tell their stories in an interesting, informative and thoroughly entertaining format. Hosted by TV personality and property developer Andrew Purdie, this podcast features honest and authentic conversations with both household names and more anonymous philanthropists from all walks of life. The Hidden Philanthropist po ...
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Unlike long-time homeschoolers, those of us who pull our teens, have teens who never want to go back into the system. That has been my experience. Today we discuss what our teens need from us...and yes, they still need us. They need us more than ever! Sit back, grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and let's discuss our beautiful teenagers. By the …
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Bruce Park spoke rawly to Clayton about losing his son, Nathan, due to an accident at work 20 years ago. Bruce explained to Clayton how he wrote The Birthday Card to show how he overcame his pain for the sake of his family and with the help of God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Former atheist Dr. John Studebaker viewed religion as boring and inconsequential until he encountered surprising evidence about God and meaningful experiences with Christians. Over time, his quest for truth led him to a profound personal relationship with Jesus. John's Resources: Book, John Studebaker, editor (2023): The Quest of World Religions, A…
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Iona Rosseley was a champion Speed Skier who almost died in a horrific accident. She explains to Clayton how she then rose to the tip of another sport – Equestrian riding – before discovering the real purpose of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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Daniel Hagen from Awakening Australia shares his story of becoming truly awake to the purpose of his life. “I remember one point, when I’m sitting in this penthouse with these gangsters with guns, and I remember just thinking, this is crazy, how did I get to this place?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Can traditional education truly cater to the unique potential of every student, or is it merely a system of behavioral management? Join us for a compelling conversation with Matt Beaudreau, an innovative educator and founder of Apogee Strong Schools, as he shares his journey from questioning the conventional school system to creating transformative…
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Clayton had a chat with Jana Harmon who has spoken to many former atheists. In a culture of growing scepticism towards Christianity, we often wonder, ‘What would it take for a sceptic to become a Christian? ' and Jana, through her many conversations, discusses the journey of many from atheism to faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Andrew Tierney has been performing in Human Nature for over 30 years. Tim Dunfield is a Canadian worship pastor. They talk about their collaboration, Finding Faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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If the 'Sea Of Faith' is coming in again, how can the church lean in to the 'Surprising Rebirth' phenomenon? In this Season 1 finale, Justin presents three ways to welcome the tide, drawing on lessons from the Jesus Revolution and the imaginative work of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Justin speaks to secular and Christian thinkers such as Tom Holland, …
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When I started homeschooling, I quickly discovered that I had stepped into an underground Harry Potter world of magic. Homeschoolers seemed to know secrets to delight and enchant their children--that somehow I had never learned about before. One of those delights was the introduction to poetry teatime...a practice created by THE Homeschooling Queen…
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Lynda Wake joined Clayton in the studio and shared the inspiration behind her book 'Waiting Well with Jesus', which includes insights from her own grief journey to help readers through their own time of sorrow. Lynda shared deeply how 'Waiting Well With Jesus' is the devotional journal resource she wished she had in her deepest grief following the …
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Daniel Ray did not have a religious upbringing, yet he somehow ‘knew’ God was real but kept him at a distance. He was living his own way on his own terms, but eventually he was found by God. Daniel's Resources: Apologetics Ministry, The Watchman Fellowship: https://www.watchman.org/ Daniel's Recommended Resources: Greg Koukl, Tactics, Street Smarts…
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Ever wondered if conventional education is the only path to raising curious, well-educated children? Our latest episode features Keri McDonald, acclaimed author of "Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom," who transitioned from an economics major to a passionate advocate for homeschooling and self-dir…
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Gambling Addiction Special This week, Clayton hosts another special edition of Towards Understanding, where he chats to three guests with different experiences of gambling addiction. His third guest is former Melbourne Footy Club Champion, David Schwarz. David shared about seeing his Dad be killed in front of him as a youngster, the impact that had…
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This week, Clayton hosts another special edition of Towards Understanding, where he chats to three guests with different experiences of gambling addiction. His first guest is Rev Tim Costello, who is the Chief Advocate for the Australian Alliance for Gambling Reform, which is the only national peak body working to reduce gambling harm. See omnystud…
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Gambling Addiction Special This week, Clayton hosts another special edition of Towards Understanding, where he chats to three guests with different experiences of gambling addiction. His second guest is Joe from New Zealand. Gambling wasn't his main addiction, but it became problematic alongside his other addictions and he chats to Clayton about ho…
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A series of high-profile scandals have rocked the evangelical church. Politicisation and Christian nationalism are on the rise. How can the the church recover from abuse and leadership failures in order to meet the rising tide of meaning seekers? Justin relives an infamous interview with Mark Driscoll, and hears from Mike Cosper, Karen Swallow Prio…
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Should kids do chores? If so, when should they start? In this episode, we dive into chores and kids. References: Article: Want to Raise More Successful (and Happier) Kids? Harvard Research Says Give Them More Chores by Jeff Haden Article: Sparing Chores Spoils Children and Their Future Selves by Ami Albernez Article: Best Age for Kids to Start Doin…
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Stewart Bogle chatted to Clay about his book, Learning to Dance in the Darkness and explains that it's his story about a series of traumas he's been through over 20 years and how he has kept his eyes on God. Stewart has also started a website called Resilient Souls to help people going through storms in life. Check out the website for more resource…
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Cambridge educated Dr. Sharon Dirckx was raised in a secular culture where religion played a minimal role. Intellectual authorities led her to believe that science and belief in God were incompatible until she began investigating the verifiable claims of Christianity. She came to see that a robust, intellectually grounded faith was possible. Sharon…
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Clayton chats with Kerry Tucker. She was a white collar criminal who went to a Melbourne prison for years, missing out on seeing her daughters grow up and is the author of 'The Prisoner'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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How does a father's battle with tuberculosis ignite a passion for reading that transcends generations? Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Dallin Mill, an esteemed anesthesiologist, as he shares the touching story of how his father's illness sparked a love for reading that has profoundly shaped his own life and medical practice. Discover…
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Clayton welcomed Christopher into the studio to talk about his award-winning book 'Biblical Critical Theory - How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture'. Christopher shared with Clayton that he became a Christian when he was fifteen years old and since then he has been fascinated by the ways in which philosophy and cont…
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Kent Whitaker experienced a tragedy that most of us will never go through. On December 10th 2003, his wife and youngest son were murdered before his eyes by a masked gunman in their family home. Kent and his eldest son Bart were also shot that night, and it was Bart that was accused of having arranged the ‘hit’ on his own family. Listen in as Kent …
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The next generation is remarkably open to spirituality according to recent data. Could the 'Asbury Awakening' be evidence of a renewal bubbling up among Gen Z? Justin speaks to pastors, thinkers, statisticians and Gen Z leaders who have noticed a surprising surge of interest in faith, alongside stories of unusual growth in Catholic, Orthodox and ev…
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Despite popular, albeit ignorant belief, homeschoolers REALLY CAN and DO go to college! How did a blind student overcome the odds and make it to Harvard? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Campbell and Liza Rutherford, who share their unique journey from public school struggles to the enriching world of homeschooling. Campbell, now a junior…
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Helen Parker was confronted with her own experience of crisis pregnancy and found little support available to her and, as explained to Clayton, it was the inspiration to start The Babes Project. The Babes Project is changing the way Australians approach crisis pregnancy by supporting women in the perinatal period. Helen shared that by addressing ch…
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Former atheist Daniel’s questions about the world and morality were dismissed by the religious people around him. His skepticism eventually revealed the logical flaws of atheism, leading him from a godless perspective to a robust understanding of the Christian worldview and belief in Jesus Christ. Daniel's X (Twitter) Profile Resources mentioned by…
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As the saying goes...we need to pick our battles. Well, today, we discuss the eight fights we NEED to pick with our kids! CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschoolद्वारा Janae Daniels
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As a survivor of domestic abuse, Tessa Jetson joined Clayton to discuss her book 'Restart Your Life - Moving forward from abuse'. Tessa shares about overcoming a troubled past and using her experiences to help others in similar circumstance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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Rabia is a criminal and human rights lawyer, a retired British Army officer, a former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor. She has even written about her experiences in her book “Equal Justice”. In a terrifying ordeal that garnered worldwide attention, Rabia assisted with the rescue of two SAS soldiers from Iraqi insurgents in Basra. Her male colle…
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After falling for a Christian woman while on vacation, atheist Guillaume Bignon set out to disprove her faith. However, his investigation turned up evidence that he could not easily dismiss. Then, when God 'reactivated' his conscience... everything changed. In this bonus episode, Justin speaks to Guillaume Bignon author of 'Confessions of a French …
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and author who shares her transformative journey from journalism to becoming a fierce advocate for phonics-based education. Through her latest book, "I Didn't Believe Him," Dr. Daria sheds light on the shortcomings of current reading instruction methods and t…
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Clayton invited Robert Pradolin into the studio to talk about Housing All Australians (HAA), explaining that it is an Advisory and Action Group of influential leaders from the private sector with a shared belief that it’s in Australia’s long term economic interest to house all Australians, including those on low incomes. Clayton and Rob talk about …
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If you were the full-time carer for your husband, who is quadriplegic, and your twin adult girls, who live with disabilities, would you consider it a gift? Nicci Toomey does! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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What if the key to transforming your life lies in a simple shift in mindset? Growing up, I faced internal battles rooted in my educational experiences, which carried over into my professional life. It wasn’t until my husband and I ventured into entrepreneurship that I experienced a pivotal mindset shift. This episode delves into the profound impact…
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Daniel joined Clayton to talk about the fracturing of our attention and how to re-train our mind. Daniel is co-host of Spacemakers podcast on this topic and shared with Clayton that he thinks it's deeply relevant to society, and to all Christians ('be transformed by the renewing of your mind!')... and how it crosses over with technological overuse,…
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Clayton spoke to Bob Delaney, a former undercover cop who infiltrated the Mob in New Jersey and New York for three years. He has since written two books – Covert (his story as ‘Bobby Covert’, his undercover agent name) and Surviving the Shadows (“A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress”). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Psychedelics are back in vogue as influencers promote hallucinogens as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment. The boom in mind-expanding drugs even seems to be opening up some people to the possibility of God. But what are the dangers of taking shortcuts to the transcendent? Justin hears from those arguing for and against the psychedelic resurgence …
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One of the world’s greatest violinists Maxim Venerov is currently on tour in Australia. He took some time out to chat with Clayton about his award-winning musical career and how is violin teacher discovered his strength for playing (hint - it is a VERY amusing story). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SENSITIVE TOPIC Parental Advisory Advised! Can a warm parent-child relationship safeguard your child from misinformation about sex and intimacy? In this engaging episode, we're joined by Caralee Frederick, a renowned licensed clinical social worker and certified Gottman therapist. Caralee offers her expertise on why proactive education by parents i…
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Danielle McAlpine Johnson is a writer, director and producer who is currently working on a feature documentary called Rural Daughters. Danielle spoke about her heart for sharing stories of those with no voice and sharing her faith through her work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Former atheist Dr. Dan Mizell left Christianity and embraced science as the most rational way to understand and live in the world. Over time, he began to question whether the natural world was sufficient to explain reality. His search for answers led him to a more solid foundation for knowledge, ethics, and life in God.…
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Al Fadi is a former Wahabbi Muslim from Saudi Arabia and the founder of CIRA International: The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness, and shares with Clayton, his journey to faith in Jesus and his mission to introduce Muslims to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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...But they will miss prom or playing soccer at school? Do you have these fears if you homeschool? I did. Let's talk about overcoming the fear and guilt of children missing out. Slow Down by Nicole Nordeman Slow Down by Nichole Nordeman on YouTube CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Insta…
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Clayton chatted with the founder of Kitedreams, Wai Jia, who recently launched a book called "Dream Brave: A Dare to Live by Faith When You Feel Too Small". She explained that this is a culmination of her radical experiences of faith and courage in the medical profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Trish Porter Topmiller showed courage as an Olympic athlete, but nothing like when she lost a husband and son tragically. She also shares about a millionaire dad who originally wouldn’t have a bar of faith belief… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.द्वारा Positive Media
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Why did atheist neuroscientist Christoph Koch recently lose a 25-year-old bet on consciousness? Why is 'panpsychism' in fashion? And could the latest research on the brain be pointing us back towards God? Justin speaks to scientists and philosophers such as Sharon Dirckx and Philip Goff on the surprising turn away from atheist materialism. Ex-athei…
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