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Andrew Pratt
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Join hosts Andrew and Daron Pratt as they explore the online world, theology, culture and how we practice faith in an ever changing world.

  1. Behind the Backlash: Unraveling the Debate on Kids' Sex Education

    31/07/2023

    Behind the Backlash: Unraveling the Debate on Kids' Sex Education

    It starts at home - the power of authentic parents and why hard conversations are important when it comes to sex education. Recently controversy has been everywhere in the media because of panic around the content of the book Welcome to Sex. Join hosts Daron and Andrew as they discuss this controversy and why the book might be the perfect launching pad for a conversation the Church and Australia has been hesitant to engage in. Content warning. In this episode Daron and Andrew discuss sex education and mention things around that topic. Resources: Welcome to Sex: https://www.amazon.com.au/Welcome-Sex-no-silly-questions-sexuality-pleasure/dp/1760509531 Big Questions book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Big-Questions-Book-Sex-Consent/dp/1646140184 Booklets prepared by Daron Pratt: https://disciple.org.au/resources/discipleship/

    32 min
  2. Spectrum of Grace: Creating Autism-Friendly Church Communities

    05/07/2023

    Spectrum of Grace: Creating Autism-Friendly Church Communities

    Join us for a discussion about disabilities, autism and neurodivergence and how it plays into the structure of church, spirituality and how we can minister to the approximated 1 in 70 Australian's with Autism particularly from the context of the Adventist faith tradition. Resources: 1 in 70 Aussies with Autism (2018) https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/news/autism-prevalence-rate-up-by-an-estimated-40-to-1-in-70-people-11-07-2018 Possibility ministries https://www.possibilityministries.org/ 8 Great Smarts https://www.amazon.com.au/Great-Smarts-Discover-Nurture-Intelligences/dp/0802413595 Intergenerate https://www.intergenerate.com.au/

    37 min

  3. 03/07/2023

    Intergenerate Conference Day 3 Highlights (Special series EP 3)

    Join us as we unpack the highlights of Pr Daron Pratt's learning at the International Intergenerate conference.

    27 min

  4. 18/06/2023

    Intergenerate Conference Day 2 Highlights (Special series EP 2)

    Join us as we unpack the highlights of Pr Daron Pratt's learning at the International Intergenerate conference.  Look out for day 3 tomorrow.

    35 min

  5. 15/06/2023

    Intergenerate Conference Day 1 Highlights (Special series EP 1)

    Join us as we unpack the highlights of Pr Daron Pratt's learning at the International Intergenerate conference. Look out for day 2 tomorrow. Check out Intergenerate Australia: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/events

    22 min
  6. Better Together, Unpacking the Church and School Partnership (Why schools are the frontlines of mission)

    09/06/2023

    Better Together, Unpacking the Church and School Partnership (Why schools are the frontlines of mission)

    Join us as Daron and Andrew Pratt explore adventist education in Australia and why it is the frontline of mission for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Further we pose suggestions for how regions that are struggling to make this shift can do so. Throughout we discuss how and why a partnership between church and school is necessary for successful mission and service to our shared communities. Resources: Peter Roenfeldt books and training: https://www.following-jesus.com/

    29 min
  7. From Roots to Revelation: Unveiling the Stages of Faith in Adventism

    26/05/2023

    From Roots to Revelation: Unveiling the Stages of Faith in Adventism

    Join us as we explore the Stages of Faith development in regards to our institution, we unpack how we can become a spiritually healthy church that raises spiritually healthy kids. Further, we look at how we can become a space that the generations of today want to be in because of the honest spirituality we can possess. Resources: http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/stages_of_faith.pdf https://www.amazon.com.au/Meet-Generation-James-Emery-White/dp/0801017017 Growing Young Home - Growing YoungChurches Growing Younghttps://churchesgrowingyoung.com

    36 min
  8. Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Revolution

    12/05/2023

    Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Revolution

    Join us as hosts, Daron Pratt and Andrew Pratt, explore the world of artificial intelligence and the possible dangers and benefits that may come with this revolution. They discuss how parents can navigate, artificial intelligence with the kids, how artificial intelligence might change the face of work, and also how we can embrace artificial intelligence in a positive way. Whilst there are many dangers of artificial intelligence, there are also a vast number of positives that will come with this change. Are we ready for this Brave New World? Or is it all happening too soon? All this and more in this episode. Resources https://openai.com/ Google announces AI-generated search results experiment. Here's what to expect WWF tracks wildlife recovery from Black Summer bushfires with AI, machine learning New crocodile detection device, behaviour experts to help improve safety from attacks in Queensland Scientists use AI to predict Parkinson's disease The generative AI revolution is here, and experts say we're not ready for the consequences

    35 min
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Join hosts Andrew and Daron Pratt as they explore the online world, theology, culture and how we practice faith in an ever changing world.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Pratt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Pratt
  • Show Website
    The Soapbox