It’s the final episode for season 10 of With All Due Respect!
This year marks 1700 years since the creation of the Nicene Creed, one of Christianity's seminal documents (outside of the Bible).
Our hosts discuss why this creed matters and debate whether more churches should use it in their services.
Theologian Beth Felker Jones then joins the show to discuss the creed's historical and theological significance, before Michael and Megan share their thoughts on the 2017 documentary The Song Keepers.
This week, our hosts are joined by AFES worker Christine Jolly to discuss whether Gen Z women are going missing from the church, while their male counterparts convert in droves.
Michael and Megan attempt to make sense of this concerning trend before turning their attention to the 2024 biographical thriller Cabrini, which tells the story of the first American saint, Francesca Cabrini.
This week, Michael and Megan grapple with the problem of pain.
It’s a complex issue for Christians - some seek out pain as a spiritual discipline, while for others, pain can drive them away from faith altogether.
Professor Philip Siddall joins the show to help us further understand why pain occurs - and how to deal with it, both physically and spiritually.
Finally, our hosts cast a critical eye over the second season of the hit TV series Severance.
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This week, Michael and Megan tackle the difficult topic of church control.
They discuss how much—if any—control churches should be allowed to have over members and how to safeguard against any misuse of power by leaders.
Christian psychologist Kylie Walls then joins the show for a sobering discussion on spiritual abuse, before our hosts review the hit podcast Sons of Patriarchy, which deals with the hyper-conservative ministry of Douglas Wilson.
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The recent feature film ‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin' attracted controversy for its portrayal of Europe’s most celebrated martyr of the 20th century.
There are so many questions surrounding the life of Bonhoeffer - chief among them, how involved was he in the botched 20 July plot to kill Hitler?
Our hosts this week share their thoughts on the film and are also joined by Center for Pastor Theologians President Dr. Joel Lawrence to discuss Bonhoeffer's life and work.
Finally, Michael and Megan try to define a Christian hero and discuss whether the church should have any heroes aside from Jesus.
John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way has become a Christian bestseller since its publication last year.
It’s part of a new wave of books focusing on the ‘spiritual disciplines’.
This week, our hosts delve into what these disciplines are and how we can approach them in a biblical manner.
Author Alex Sosler then joins the show to discuss modern approaches to discipleship, before our hosts review the hit Netflix docudrama Apple Cider Vinegar.
With an Australian federal election called for May, our hosts think about how Christians should approach the ballot box and whether there is a "right" way for a believer to vote.
We then hear multiple Australian Christian leaders answering the question, "What should Christians consider when casting their vote this year at the Australian federal election?"
You can find the full text of all their answers on the WADR webpage - head to https://undeceptions.com/wadr/the-election/
Finally, Michael and Megan take a look at the 2024 documentary God and Country, a film that zeros in on the emergence of Christian nationalism in America.
Is a revival breaking out in the Western world? Or is the reappraisal of Christianity - leading intellectuals like Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson to proclaim themselves “cultural Christians” - just a passing fad?
Evangelist Glen Scrivener joins the show to discuss, before our hosts turn their attention to the latest "Catholic political thriller", and one of the hit movies of the past year - Conclave.
Last year, Australia introduced a law banning certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16 - the first of its kind in the world.
This week, our hosts move the conversation offline and into real life, pondering the effects of social media and how the Bible can guide us in how to use it.
Professor Andrew Campbell, Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Sydney, then joins the show to discuss the proposed ban and the potential benefits of social media.
Finally, Michael and Megan discuss appropriations of the 19th-century novel Vanity Fair and wonder how it might have anticipated some of the complexities of social media - two centuries ahead of time!
Welcome back to another season of With All Due Respect, where your hosts, Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen, tackle tricky topics with respect and grace.
To kick things off, celebrated author Marilynne Robinson joins the show to discuss her new book Reading Genesis, which looks at God's covenant with humanity - despite how dark things get.
Our hosts then share their thoughts on the first book of the Bible and look at other recent attempts to understand it - notably Jordan Peterson's musings in his latest work, We Who Wrestle With God.
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In our season finale, our hosts answer questions from the audience and give their hot takes on some thorny issues.
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In the aftermath of the 2024 Lausanne Congress - at which Megan was a delegate - our hosts take stock of what went on, review the Seoul Statement (and other alliterative faith declarations of past conferences), and mull over the insights of other attendees.
They also discuss a documentary on the first Lausanne Congress, held way back in 1974.
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Is there a masculinity crisis? Or have we fundamentally misunderstood what being a man in the 21st century means?
Our hosts spend some time discussing their understanding of masculinity, how they’ve seen it shift around them, and what a Christian vision of masculinity really looks like.
Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity Simon Smart joins the show to discuss this tricky topic.
Finally, Michael and Megan turn their attention to the comedy-drama series Barry.
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Do we live in a culture that thrives on offence? Is it ever okay to intentionally offend? Michael and Megan are joined this week by Presbyterian Minister and writer Nathan Campbell to think through these questions.
Our hosts also discuss the theology behind offence, and what offends them.
Finally, the 2022 Psychological Thriller Tar - starring Cate Blanchett - comes under the WADR microscope. It's a film all about the destructive consequences of offending. But is it any good?
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This week, our hosts discuss the touchy topic of class. Does Christianity have an issue with class in Australia? What class do our hosts think they belong in?
For 'Through the Wardrobe', Michael and Megan share their thoughts on the hit HBO drama The Gilded Age, a show dedicated to the world of the upstairs and downstairs world of 19th century America.
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This week, our hosts are grappling with the topic of sin. They discuss what sin is, and then ponder the relationship of desire to sin. In particular, is all sinful desire ... sinful? Michael and Megan don't entirely see eye to eye on this one!
Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield, well-known as the host of The Sacred podcast, then joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion, including on her new book Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times.
Finally, our hosts discuss the confronting - and beautiful - film Manchester By The Sea (2016).
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This week our hosts ponder the role of animals in creation. What is the standing of animals in comparison to humans in the created order? Is it ever ok to eat animals? Do they go to heaven?
Ethicist and Professor of Animal Theology Clair Linzey then joins the show to ponder these questions further, before Michael and Megan turn their attention to the 2017 film The Zookeeper's Wife, which tells the true story of two brave zookeepers in Warsaw who resisted the invading Nazi forces.
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Humans are learning creatures. We spend our whole lives picking up new skills, improving them, and finding new areas of knowledge to explore.
This week Michael and Megan think through the Biblical implications of this, and along the way are joined by Zeeshan LaalDin. Zeeshan is a Project Officer with Anglican Aid. He will be delivering a keynote address at the upcoming Common Knowledge Conference, which looks at the role of education in eradicating global poverty.
Finally, our hosts watch the 2005 TV adaptation of Thomas Hughes' classic 1857 novel Tom Brown's School Days.
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This week, our hosts hold up a mirror to themselves and discuss the role of the pastor. They ponder a range of questions, including the Biblical job description of a pastor and whether the modern church is equipping its pastors well enough for the job.
Principal of Morling College Tim MacBride then joins the show to discuss the challenges facing the pastoral profession.
Finally, Michael and Megan riff on the 2001 film Wit (starring Emma Thompson), a cinematic adaptation of the play of the same name, which chiefly focuses on ... death.
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Neurodiversity is a topic that has seen an upswing of awareness in recent years.
With more visibility than ever before, our hosts discuss whether neurodivergence is a good, or "fallen" condition.
Writer and scholar Kate Morris then joins the show to discuss her own experiences raising a neurodivergent child, as well as her substack aimed at helping Christians love their neurodivergent friends and family.
Finally, Michael and Megan cast an eye over the hit ABC show Austin, featuring Love on the Spectrum star Michael Teo.