Gospel In Society Today (GIST) engages with questions being asked by people in our society, responding from a framework that understands and expresses the Gospel of Jesus.
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Gospel In Society Today (GIST) engages with questions being asked by people in our society, responding from a framework that understands and expresses the Gospel of Jesus.
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June 17, 2026
The Gospel and Fertility Podcast Series
<p>Modern biomedicine and culture have profoundly shaped the way we think and feel about having babies. How does the gospel shape our approach to issues such as infertility, IVF and contraception? Listen in to our conversation with Dr Megan Best, doctor, researcher and bioethicist at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Megan is also the Director of ‘Ethicentre’ – a Centre for Christian ethics based in Sydney. Discussion questions for personal and group Bible study to come. </p>
February 19, 2025
Marshall Ballantine-Jones - Technology, Addictions and Affections
<p><strong>The Gospel and Technology</strong></p><p><strong>Marshall Ballantine-Jones: Technology, Addictions and Affections</strong></p><p>How does Christ love us to use our time? And how do we recognise when our technology habits are diminishing our discipleship? Marshall Ballantine-Jones discusses the nature of compulsion and how Christ nurtures us in love and self-control. </p><p><br></p><p>Marshall has worked as a publisher, Anglican pastor, youth worker, financial analyst, and programmer. He has completed a PhD on reducing the negative effects of pornography and sexualised social media behaviours on adolescents. He is currently the CEO of DigiHelp Publishing who develop school-based solutions for online behaviour challenges. He is also founder of Resist Ministries, an initiative that assists churches to address online sexualised behaviours.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Discussion Questions</strong></p><ul> <li>Read Titus 3:1-14. What are the best ways to use our time under the Lordship of Christ? How do we recognise when our time, relationships and desires are ruled instead by compulsive technology use and the pursuit of pleasure?</li> <li>What do we need most in order to change our compulsive behaviours and grow in self-control (Galatians 5:16-26; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7)?</li> <li>What are some ways you need to grow in righteousness and self-control in relation to technology? How will you go about confessing and putting your sin to death?</li> <li>How can you grow in your affection for Christ and all he has done for us through his Word? What plans can you put in place to grow in love for Christ and glorify him (John 15; Ephesians 4:15-17)? And what conversations can you have with Christian brothers and sisters to encourage godly use of technology?</li></ul>
February 19, 2025
Christopher Watkin - Technology, Identity and Grace
<p><strong>The Gospel and Technology</strong></p><p><strong>Christopher Watkin: Technology, Identity and Grace </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Our technology-driven culture is focussed on making something of ourselves and maximising efficiency. But as those who have received God’s bounteous grace, should we interact with technology and each other differently? Christopher Watkin delves deeply into the mindset driving our technology use. </p><p><br></p><p>Chris is a senior lecturer in French Studies at Monash University. He has a special interest in ways in which philosophy and contemporary culture can be brought into conversation with Christian theology.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Discussion Questions</strong></p><ul> <li>What does Genesis 1:27 mean by humanity being made in God’s image? In what ways in this helpful for us as we think about being users of technology? How does our rebellion against God in the Fall provide further challenges to us as we try and use technology wisely?</li> <li>Read 1 John 3:1-3 and Mark 8:31-38. How might these passages help us to reflect well about where our hope and our identity lies? How are you tempted to find hope in technology? How are you trying to use technology to construct an identity outside of Christ?</li> <li>Are there ways that your identity is being formed through social media or other uses of technology? What difference does God’s grace towards us in Jesus make as we reflect on our true identities? (Eph 2:1-10)</li> <li>Read John 12:1-8– Compare Jesus’ and Judas’ attitudes to what Mary chose to do with very expensive perfume. How have you seen Judas’ attitude at work in communities you are part of? How does knowing Jesus help us to be more than pragmatists in our use of resources? </li> <li>What is meant by the distinction of using technology as an artist or engineer? How do you use technology: as an artist or as an engineer?</li> <li>Think of one area where you would like to grow in this area. Share with your group or someone close to how you would like them to pray for/with you about that</li></ul>
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