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Signs RadioMoesha's Olympic MiracleMoesha 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 journey2024-07-0252 minSigns RadioThe Mum LoadIn 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 mo...2024-06-1943 min
Record Live PodcastThe blessings and benefits of eating togetherWe live in a time where, although we’re connected online, we’re lonelier than ever. Looking back throughout history, we see people consistently coming together to eat. Throughout the Bible, Jesus regularly made time to sit with people over a meal. We’re joined by Signs of the Times assistant editor, Zanita Fletcher, to hear more about the science of dining and her experiences of inviting people to the table.Read more: https://signsofthetimes.org.au/2022/07/the-science-of-dining-2/Tune in at 4pm (AEDT/Sydney time) on either our Facebook, Youtube or Twitter—they’re all linked in...2024-04-2525 minSigns RadioThe Problem with MenMany of us are lonelier than ever before. According 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.2024-04-1739 minSigns RadioThe Fertility CliffWelcome 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 eme...2024-02-2138 min
Signs RadioSigns Radio episode 200 SPECTACULAR!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!2023-12-1843 min
Signs RadioMaryellen is Late ft. Maryellen HackoThis 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 Podcasts2023-10-1742 min
Signs RadioEmbracing the silence ft. Ellice Cook & Zanita FletcherIn 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.au2023-09-1346 min
Signs RadioHow faith could heal you ft. Lachlan TownendThis episode, we speak to Lachlan Townend about faith and pain. It's an often-misunderstood topic and Lachlan is making a bold claim: that believing in a higher power can actually have healing properties. Before you dismiss the idea, give this episode a listen!To read Lachlan's full article and more, visit our website: www.signsofthetimes.org.au2023-07-2047 min
Elder's Digest PodcastExercise the Muscle of Delight — Zanita FletcherHow can we learn to take delight in the small pleasures in life which are so easy to overlook? 2023-06-1409 min
Signs RadioEmbracing sunlight feat. Sisi ToroIn this episode of Signs Radio, we talk to Sisi Toro. Sisi is passionate about sunlight—its healing effects, its dietary benefits and how it can improve our health and wellbeing. In this eye-opening interview we discuss all that and more! 2023-05-1856 min
Signs RadioHow to have mind-blowing sex! ft. Dr Patricia WeerakoonCONTENT WARNING: this episode contains discussions on sex, pornography and adult themes, therefore it may not be appropriate for a young audience. Parental caution is advised.Sex is everywhere in our modern culture: everyone desperately wants it, many aren't satisfied with their sex life and apparently more people than ever apparently aren't having it. In the April issue of Signs, Zanita Fletcher wrote an article titled: "Welcome to the Sex Recession". We talk about that and everything else sex and relationships with Dr Patricia Weerakoon. She's a sexologist, academic and writer. Her mission is to help people...2023-04-1049 min
Signs RadioChat GPT is here to stay ft. Flavius E M IosifChat GPT is here, and for the few months it's been unleashed upon the world, it has certainly made waves. We talk to Flavius (aka Edi) about the recent developments in AI, what it means for the future and if we should be hopeful, concerned or terrified (spoiler alert, it's not that last one). To read the article or discover more, visit www.signsofthetimes.org.au2023-03-2343 min
Signs RadioGambling's dark underbelly ft. Jesse HerfordIn this episode, we delve into a slightly darker subject—gambling. Gambling is something most of us are vaguely aware of but only consider at the edge of our periphery. Today, we dive into the side of gambling few ever talk about: corruption, organised crime and politics.2023-03-0643 min
Signs RadioTrain trips & the Johari Window ft. Zanita FletcherThis episode, we dive into an article appearing in the Jan/Feb issue of Signs of the Times magazine. Zanita wrote an article for us titled: "Travelling with God". How can a train ride in India and the Johari window help us grow in our connection to the Divine? Let's find out.2023-02-2838 min
Signs RadioChristmas Special ft the whole team!The whole team's here! We thought, what better way to finish the year than by getting together and recording one last podcast? In this episode, Jesse, Jarrod and Zanita discuss all about the December issue of Signs of the Times. We also reminisce on the year that's almost gone, and look forward to the year that is slowly but surely creeping up on us. We hope that you enjoy this last episode for 2022 and that you have a rejuvenating, fun and joyful break. See you in 2023!2022-12-1651 min
Signs RadioA better money mindset ft. Rosie KendallIn the October issue of Signs of the Times magazine, our assistant editor Zanita wrote an article called "Your Net Worth is Not Your Self-Worth". In it, she talks about the effect money has on each of our lives and the ways in which we can combat its sometimes more insidious nature. To reflect on this theme some more, we chatted with Rosie Kendall. Rosie is the CEO of CAP Australia, a non-profit organisation that seeks to help people in financial distress get in charge of their lives. In this episode, Rosie shares with us tips and tricks for...2022-10-2048 min
Signs RadioHow dining could change the world ft. Zanita FletcherThis episode, we talk to Signs of the Time's newest team member Zanita about a crazy idea. The simple act of eating around a table once radically transformed how communities related to each other. The most startling thing is, it might be able to do the same again today.2022-07-2528 min