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ASK is a project of Evangelism and New Churches of the Sydney Anglican diocese. David Robertson is the director of the project and host of the podcast. The purpose of the podcast is the same as the project - in the words of Jesus - Ask, Seek and Knock. We encourage people to ask questions and discuss. We desire to share the truth, beauty, love and life of Jesus Christ. We know that people have lots of questions. We don‘t pretend to have all the answers but we do think that having conversations with all different kinds of people will help in our search for truth. Everyone - of whatever background, opinion or view....is welcome. Enjoy....and please feel free to pass on any questions, suggestions and comments.
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Colossians 1:27 - When you are not feeling great - when you are feeling poor -or poorly - then what brings real comfort? The fact that you have the glorious riches of Christ...
Also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm8r8wm9HjI&ab_channel=DavidRobertson
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Colossians 1:26 - Why is the Gospel described as a mystery? Who now understands the mystery?
View the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lupda3iUUYM&ab_channel=DavidRobertson
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Coffee and Colossians is a daily 5 minute (usually!) study on the book of Colossians. We sit down with a cup of coffee and an open Bible and consider the answers that come from this one small book in the Bible to the questions we have. Today we ask - 'why should we believe you?'. Colossians 1:25
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Continuing our look at Greg Sheridan 'Christians - the Urgent Case for Jesus'. The chapter - Light and Shadow in the Heart of Leaders - looks at the influence of Christianity on politics. We look at the influence of Jacques Maritain – a Christian French philosopher – on the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations. The role of Christianity in democracy. Are there Christian political positions? How do we care for the poor? Kim Beazley, Tony Blair. The large number of Australian religious politicians. We discuss the faith of Scott Morrison – Prime Minister. John Anderson – National party leader Bill Hayden, Labor – former atheist . Peter Cosgrove, former governer general.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
In this podcast Greg Sheridan and I discuss the impact of Christianity upon China. As foreign editor of the Australian, who was at one time based in China, his insights are knowledgeable and helpful. We discuss Chinese culture, religion, politics etc - and the extraordinary growth of the Church in that amazing country - and its relationship with the Communist Party - including the Vatican deal with the CCP.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
In this episode with Greg Sheridan we look at chapter 8 of Greg's "Christians - the Urgent Case for Jesus in our World"; Christopher Hitchens and Mother Teresa, Christianity and the poor; the role of Women; Gemma Sisia and St Jude; Andrew Browning and Tanzania; Jenny George and Converge International; Frances Cantrell and the general role of Christian charities throughout the world.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
This week we discuss music, the Beatles, John Denver, Van Morrison; James Kelman; Martin Luther King; Leonard Cohen; Art Galleries; The Tate Modern; the Letters of Tolkien; Marilyn Robinson; Gilead, Lila and Home; Frank Shead; the desacralisation of popular culture; Heaven and Hell; CS Lewis; Inspector Morse; Religion and Politics; The Handmaids Tale; African Gospel Music; Riverdale;
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Greg Sheridan and David discuss some aspects of Christ in popular culture - including portrayals of Catholics, Malik's 'a Hidden Life', Graham Green, Evelyn Waugh; Why is it easier to portray evil? A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood; and a lengthier discussion of Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings. Plus the worst movie Greg has ever seen!
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
This week Greg and I discuss the role of Christ and Christianity in popular culture. We look at specific examples as well as the general idea. Gilead - 'the greatest Christian novel of the 20th Century); Graham Greene; Willa Cather 'Death Comes to the Archbishop'; Bach; Terence Malik; Ross Douhart; How Green was my Valley; Leonard Cohen; It's a Wonderful Life; Noah's Ark and Russel Crowe; Tolkien biopic; Jane the Virgin; The Chosen; It's a Beautiful day in the Neighbourhood; the dullness of progressive ideology in the arts; why culture needs Christianity. If you get half as much enjoyment and stimulation out of this,as I did - then you will be blessed.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Jack Hanrahan-Shirley is a young history student from Sydney. His story is fascinating and moving. We discuss the difficult circumstances of his birth, his Christianity, how the church treats disabled people, his love of history and Sydney Anglicanism.