How in God's Name Should I Vote?

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How in God's Name Should I Vote?

We Australians can be a funny bunch, and when it comes to politics we're often more interested in the quality of our democracy sausage than the quality of our democracy. Combine politics with faith and then you've really got something combustible. The ultimate no-win, conversation-killing, relationship wrecking social sin. Over 5 half-hour episodes, we'll bust open this social phobia. We'll talk to with key influencers from all sides of politics, we won't tell you who to vote for, but we will explore some of the most compelling questions Christians should be thinking about: Shouldn't I just vote for the Christian guy? What does it mean to use my vote for others? One issue voting Civility in conversations and how is social media influencing me? Getting engaged after the elections and the role of protest and activism Subscribe Guests include: Jim Wallis, American author of 'God's Politics' and Editor of Sojourners Magazine Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia and former CEO of World Vision John Dickson, Founding Director of Centre for Public Christianity Max Jeganathan, Asia Pacific Director for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and former policy advisor to Bill Shorten Brooke Prentis, Common Grace's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice Team's Spokesperson Carolyn Kitto, Director Stop the Traffik John Anderson, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and leader of the National Party Mike Frost, author and theologian, Head of Missiology Department at Morling College Mark McCrindle, award-winning social researcher, best-selling author, and influential thought leader Ruth Powell, Director of National Church Life Survey (NCSL) Peter Martin, Former Economics Editor of The Age newspaper Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby Jo Knight, National Advocacy Coordinator for TEAR Australia

  1. 05/14/2019

    BONUS: Ruth Powell and Mark McCrindle | Picture of Australian Christianity

    In this episode, researchers Ruth Powell and Mark McCrindle paint a picture of Christianity in Australia in 2019. Mark is the principal of McCrindle Research and Ruth is the Director of the National Church Life Survey.

    33 min

  2. 05/14/2019

    BONUS: Brooke Prentis Full Interview | Authentically Aboriginal, Authentically Christian

    Brooke Prentis is a Wakka Wakka woman and Common Grace Ambassador. In his bonus episode, Brooke calls Australians to come together to find a way forward that honours the past and the present and has hope for the future.

    31 min

  3. 05/14/2019

    BONUS: Max Jeganathan Full Interview | Finding Common Ground

    In this episode, we chat with the fascinating Max Jeganathan who lived the experience of a refugee as a child and found his way into the world of politics serving various Labor ministers in Government before becoming one of Bill Shorten's advisors in Opposition.

    35 min

  4. 05/14/2019

    BONUS: Jim Wallis Full Interview | God's Politics and Uncommon Good

    Jim Wallis is an American writer and justice advocate and president and founder of Sojourners. In this in-depth conversation, Jim Wallis discusses the need for Christians of all persuasions in the west to stop oversimplifying and separating the spiritual and sacred from the material and secular.

    40 min

  5. 05/13/2019

    BONUS: Michael Frost | Full Interview – The Third Way

    Michael Frost is one of those guys that people seem to really love or really loathe. He has the habit of pushing buttons and for that, he’s copped more than his fair share of criticism says Andrew Palmer host of How in God’s Name Should I Vote?

    33 min

  6. 05/13/2019

    BONUS: John Dickson Full Interview on Faith and Politics

    In this bonus episode, of How in God's Name Should I Vote? we feature the full interview with John Dickson, founder of the Centre for Public Christianity. In this extended interview, we chat with John about the changing environment for Christians in the public square, how we should use our vote for the benefit of others and not voting tribally.

    30 min

  7. 05/09/2019

    People Power! Activism and Protest – Episode 5

    In this episode of ‘How in God’s Name Should I Vote?’ we’ll be hearing some a number of inspiring people who have worked with, and against, politicians to see significant change for the good. They’ll challenge us to stay involved in the governance of our nation, even after the polling booths close!

    31 min

  8. 05/07/2019

    The Social Media Echo Chamber and Respectful Conversation – Episode 4

    How do we speak about politics?  How do we treat those who disagree with us?  And what voices are influencing our vote?  On today’s episode of ‘How in God’s name should I vote?’ we’re thinking about how we talk about politics and the role of social media in our conversations.

    26 min

  9. 05/07/2019

    Vote For Someone Else – Episode 3

    Why should I vote for the benefit of others? That’s the question we’re tackling on today’s episode of ‘How in God’s name should I vote?’ And you know what? It’s pretty counter-cultural because our instinct is to ask ‘which party is offering me the best deal? Which candidate has my best interests at heart?’

    31 min

  10. 05/02/2019

    Should One Issue Define My Vote? – Episode 2

    Election campaigns are often dominated by just one of two major issues: economics, refugees, taxes, climate change, infrastructure. For Christians, there might be different considerations: the sanctity of life, freedom of religion, foreign aid. What issues should we be most invested in, as we approach this election? And should we let any of those issues define our vote?

    39 min

  11. 05/02/2019

    Faith and Politics, Can We Really Make A Difference? – Episode 1

    Whether you’re feeling optimistic about an election, or jaded, this episode will help you think about your vote and the democratic process. In this episode we’ll hear from former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson, John Dickson founder of the Centre for Public Christianity and more.

    28 min

  12. 04/30/2019

    Trailer – How in God’s Name Should I Vote? Podcast Now Available

    With the federal election looming and an increasing amount of discontent amongst Australians towards our politicians and governments, it time to ask, How in God's name do I vote? Join host Andrew Palmer and a swag of guests as we explore the importance of your vote and the role of faith in politics.

    2 min
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We Australians can be a funny bunch, and when it comes to politics we're often more interested in the quality of our democracy sausage than the quality of our democracy. Combine politics with faith and then you've really got something combustible. The ultimate no-win, conversation-killing, relationship wrecking social sin. Over 5 half-hour episodes, we'll bust open this social phobia. We'll talk to with key influencers from all sides of politics, we won't tell you who to vote for, but we will explore some of the most compelling questions Christians should be thinking about: Shouldn't I just vote for the Christian guy? What does it mean to use my vote for others? One issue voting Civility in conversations and how is social media influencing me? Getting engaged after the elections and the role of protest and activism Subscribe Guests include: Jim Wallis, American author of 'God's Politics' and Editor of Sojourners Magazine Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia and former CEO of World Vision John Dickson, Founding Director of Centre for Public Christianity Max Jeganathan, Asia Pacific Director for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and former policy advisor to Bill Shorten Brooke Prentis, Common Grace's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice Team's Spokesperson Carolyn Kitto, Director Stop the Traffik John Anderson, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and leader of the National Party Mike Frost, author and theologian, Head of Missiology Department at Morling College Mark McCrindle, award-winning social researcher, best-selling author, and influential thought leader Ruth Powell, Director of National Church Life Survey (NCSL) Peter Martin, Former Economics Editor of The Age newspaper Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby Jo Knight, National Advocacy Coordinator for TEAR Australia

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