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Published by Wendy Francis
… equipping seekers of truth with understanding of various viewpoints regarding current events and political issues, helping them to formulate considered opinions, contribute to conversations, and confidently discuss important, but sometimes controversial, topics with family and friends.
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Politics can be frustrating and confusing, infuriating even, but it is a vital part of our democratic system. Basically, it is the process of electing people to power who in turn make decisions that affect everyone in that society. In Australian politics, Lyle Shelton’s integrity enables him to stand tall. In this episode Wendy discusses everything from the cost of living to the demise of the ABC.
Forest Gump, in the classic movie of the same title, said, “Stupid is as stupid does”. In other words, it’s a person’s behaviour that outs them as being stupid. In this episode I discuss recent bad behaviour by those who should know better. I’m joined by Christian commentators Karl Faase, Steve McAlpine and David Robertson.
Assisted suicide via Telehealth – what could go wrong? When euthanasia was initially debated and adopted in our nation, Australians were assured that "there would be strong guardrails". But those guardrails are being disassembled bit by bit. In this episode, ACL's CEO, Michelle Pearse, discusses the alarming direction of Labor wanting to remove current provisions in the criminal code that ban the use of a phone or online service to counsel on or incite suicide. It's an AI bot world... what could go wrong??!
"If the West fails to renew its biblical roots, we risk losing the very soul of our civilization" - Dr Vishal Mangalwadi. In our post-Christian, post-truth era, it is increasingly challenging to discern truth from lies. In this episode, Vishal and Wendy discuss today’s landscape through the lens of truth - including AI, education and social cohesion.
Immigration has become a hot-button issue in Australia, amplified in response to the housing shortage and strained economy. In this episode Wendy quizzes Rev Tim Costello AO, one of Australia’s most respected leaders and a sought-after voice on social justice issues, on this complex issue.
In a world first, Australia banned under 16 year olds from having social media accounts. I’m in favour of the ban, but my next guest, Senator Alex Antic, for whom I have great respect, has some concerns regarding the impact on our freedoms. What do you think?
Australia is experiencing a housing shortage. This conversation between Wendy and former Labor MP, Michael Choi, examines the historical context of the "Australian dream" of home ownership, the economic factors currently driving housing unaffordability, and the role of the Christian community in providing support.
Australian parents have reason to be concerned about the quality of education received by their children. Despite record spending of around $85 billion each year, international data shows a dramatic decline in the academic achievement of Australian students in literacy and numeracy over the past two decades. In this episode, Wendy investigates solutions with Senator Jonno Duniam.
Despite decades of progress in regards to women’s rights and workplace equality, a paradox remains around the vitally important role of motherhood. Too often in our society, the role of motherhood is undervalued, despite every sound bit of research that shows it is empowering for women in leadership skills, resilience, personal growth, not to mention the most important aspect – the opportunity to influence the future generation in a positive way. In this episode Wendy speaks with Queensland MP, Amanda Stoker.
Antisemitism has reared its ugly head in our nation. Many say it’s no surprise; that antisemitism is an unchanging, intractable scourge. That Esau will always hate Jacob. And the only question is how close to the surface it lies. This wicked hatred that many say has lurked just beneath the surface of polite Australian society is no longer hidden. It has well and truly entered the public square bringing with it terror and fear to Jewish people everywhere. In this episode Wendy discusses the evil of antisemitism with Christian commentators Karl Faase, David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine.
The sound of gunshots echoing from Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, were heard by the congregation at Bondi Anglican Church, not far from where the violent attack on Jewish Chanukah celebrations occurred, resulting in the deaths of 15 people. The Sunday evening service at the Bondi church had not long finished. During their time together, they had prayed for the Jewish community. But as they went to leave, mayhem was breaking out with a crowd of people surging around the church building.
When Pope-like AI images of Trump were circulating, the loyalty of church-going Trump supporters was tested. In this episode, Wendy discusses this collision of power, morality and politics with Karl Faase, David Robertson and Steve Mcalpine. Links from episode - Karl Faase - http://www.olivetreemedia.com.au Steve McAlpine - https://stephenmcalpine.com David Robertson - https://theweeflea.com https://youtu.be/hQl9Sc9mYTk
Australia is one of the world’s leading democracies, but we can’t take it for granted. The Australian newspaper recently published ANU research showing that only 43.8% of young Australians aged between 18 and 24 believe democracy is always the preferable form of government.
With the war in Iran impacting everyday Australian’s bottom dollar, the war between Ukraine and Russia is rarely reported on in our news. Truth has been mixed with rumour, and the plight of those suffering, overlooked. In this episode, Wendy speaks with Dr Lara Wieland to share her personal experience and knowledge of the continuing tragedy unfolding. Link to Only Passing Thru (Dr Lara Wieland) https://www.passingthrough.net
We live in a world of competing opinions, ofttimes adamantly held and defended. The virtue of civility and the ability to ‘agree to disagree’ is in danger of disappearing in today’s cancel culture. In this episode, Wendy interviews three public figures - Karl Faase, Steve McAlpine and David Robertson - all of whom have experienced robust online pushback, and have (mostly!) managed to skillfully diffuse the angst. To support this podcast follow the podcast link on www.truththattransforms.com.au
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