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    How in God's Name Should I Vote?

    How in God's Name Should I Vote? Podcast 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

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    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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    Episodes (12)

    BONUS: John Dickson Full Interview on Faith and Politics

    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.

    People Power! Activism and Protest – Episode 5

    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!

    Vote For Someone Else – Episode 3

    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?’

    Should One Issue Define My Vote? – Episode 2

    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?