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Can staying fit help you escape death?

Many people turn to exercise, dieting, and longevity science in the hopes of staying young and living longer—but is it really possible to outsmart aging? In this episode of So You Want to Live Forever?, Alanzo Paul explores our culture's obsession with fitness, the fear of mortality, and whether staying fit can truly help us escape death.

Does Suffering disprove God? Simon Edwards & Harry Amos

This thought-provoking debate between Harry Amos, an agnostic atheist, and Simon, part of the OCCA team, considers the question of…

Where does our value come from? (Part II)

In a world that often measures success by achievements and status, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or lose sight of our own confidence and self-worth. In this final session of his two-part series, Simon Edwards explores the role of faith in shaping unshakable self-worth, the foundations of human dignity, and how Christianity uncovers the deeper meaning of what makes us truly valuable.

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Where Does Our Value Come From? (Part I)

Amidst cultural pressure to set goals and measure success, Simon Edwards reflects on what gives our lives true value and meaning. In Part I of II, he explores how biblical truths offer a deeper foundation for our worth and value beyond achievements or abilities.

27:15
How can I find meaning in my pain?

Alanzo Paul examines the profound question of God and suffering from a Christian perspective, exploring how God could allow suffering in our world. Through a combination of philosophical analysis, theological insights, and personal stories, he reflects on how faith can help us find meaning in the midst of pain and hardship.

30:32
How Does Faith Impact the Arts?

Storm Cecile, a 25-year-old spoken word poet, discusses how her Christian faith shapes her creativity and resilience. In this interview with Charlie Styles, Storm explores her artistic passions and how she intentionally aligns her work with spiritual values.

30:09
Is Suffering a Reason to Reject God?

In this discussion, Raymond Bukenya and Charlie Styles examine whether suffering has an impact on faith in God. Raymond shares diverse perspectives on how people reconcile pain with spiritual beliefs, drawing from his experiences in Uganda's Karimojong community and his personal story of suffering.

24:38
What is the Purpose of Art?

In this interview, Charlie Styles and spoken word artist Storm Cecile explore a Christian perspective on the role of art in today's world. They discuss how Storm intentionally challenges societal norms and sparks thought-provoking conversations on important social issues through her artwork.

16:25
Strategy, Culture, or Character – Which is Most Important?

Strategy, culture and character have been talked about by leadership theorists for the last couple hundred years and this conversation has shifted to include the relevance of each of these concepts in our lives as individuals, our families and communities. Max Jeganathan helps us think through strategy, culture and character as different strands of leadership and psychological thinking have begun to place different levels of emphasis on each of these 3 concepts. So, the question then naturally emerges, which one is more important, and how do they relate to one another? Max meaningfully explores how love and relationality help to prioritise the three and explains the relevance Jesus Christ has on radically transforming the nature of strategy, culture, and character in our lives.

21:24
If There is a God, Why are There Natural Disasters?

In this interview on Sharon's book "Broken Planet - If There's a God, Then Why are There Natural Disasters?" Charlie Styles digs deeper to find out Sharon's motivation behind writing this book, and listens to the stories of people who have experienced suffering from natural disasters. Grab a cup of tea and listen in on this deeply meaningful and moving conversation.

31:55
Why Did Jesus Die?

Jesus's death was by all accounts, brutal. So why did he have to die? Darrell Bock (Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary) & OCCA speaker Alanzo Paul consider the significance of Jesus's death from a biblical and historical perspective.

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