Open House Interviews
Open House Interviews
Hope Media
"Looks at life through the lens of faith and points to hope”. Open House is a podcast that ran between 2007 and 2019, with hosts Sheridan Voysey, Leigh Hatcher, Dwayne Jeffries and Stephen O’Doherty, looking at local and world events, news, current affairs and spirituality from a Christian perspective.
Walking on the Moon with Charlie Duke – Open House Interview with Sheridan Voysey
Charlie Duke, 10th astronaut to walk on the Moon, speaks to Sheridan Voysey House about his experiences in space, and his Christian faith.
Jul 18, 2019
Leather-Clad Preacher to Outlaws: John Smith (1942-2019)
John Smith, legendary Australian minister, commentator, activist and founder of the God’s Squad Motorcycle Club has died after a long battle with cancer.
Mar 18, 2019
You Will Believe This Story Because It Has A Picture
People are more likely to believe a true or false claim if it is paired with a photograph, a researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. Dr Eryn Newman, from the ANU Research School of Psychology, has been finding out how people find truth in a fake-news era.
Dec 21, 2018
No Road? No Problem! The 'Go Anywhere' Christians
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) are one of the busiest airlines in the world. A Christian registered charity they go where others, quite literally, fear to tread. Ian McDougall from MAF Australia Group told Open House about the incredible work the organisation do in remote an isolated locations in Australia and around the world.
Dec 21, 2018
Oh What A Year in the Canberra Bubble!
What a wild and crazy year in politics! The "Canberra bubble" has outdone itself. Rev Tim Costello, is a Baptist Minister and Ambassador at Large for World Vision Australia. He is also head of Christian justice and poverty action group group, Micah Australia. He gets to spend lots of time in that Canberra bubble advocating for civil society. He shared his thoughts on the year in politics with Open House.
Dec 21, 2018
The Golden Thread Woven Into Every Life
Do you feel like you are barely holding on? Let the golden thread of God's presence be the calm on the other side of chaos. It could be that He is weaving a brilliant new beginning in the middle of your mess. Darlene Zschech spoke on Open House about her new book, 'The Golden Thread - Experiencing God's presence in every season of life."
Dec 21, 2018
19 min
"Organ Tourism" Exposed In Shocking Report
Listen: Kevin Andrews in conversation with Stephen O’Doherty. A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that more be done to deter organ trafficking in Australia …
Dec 21, 2018
The Simple Idea Saving Sick Babies In Nigeria
Oxygen is expensive and a scarce resource for health facilities in the developing world. By training staff in identifying the sick children who need oxygen the most, a Melbourne doctor has helped Nigerian hospitals halve the number of children dying from pneumonia. Paediatrician Hamish Graham, spoke to Open House about the award he has been given for his work and his vision to see oxygen available to every child in the world who needs it.
Dec 21, 2018
Soil Is So Very Much More Than Dirt
120 of the world’s best soil, health and agricultural scientists met recently in Sydney at a Global Soil Security conference. The scientists looked at how we can secure our soil for the centuries ahead while still feeding the billions of people on the planet. Professor Cristine Morgan, Professor of Soil Science, Texas A&M University was our guest on Open House.
Dec 21, 2018
16 min
Paris Riots, Brexit Angst; Welcome To 'New Europe'
Professor Tormey, from the University of Sydney, is an expert on European politics and populism. On Open House, he took us through the troubles facing French President, Emmanuel Macron, the bitter EU - UK divorce and why voters believe the empty promises of populist politicians. We even managed to get his opinion on happenings in Canberra, confirming for Professor Tormey just why he doesn't follow Australian politics.
Dec 21, 2018
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