Light and Life - Choice Cuts Podcast

Young People and Alcohol

The Salvation Army — Mon, 30 June 2008 15:35:00 +1000

It's becoming increasingly apparent in today’s society that young people are drinking more and more. By the age of 18, 50 per cent of both males and females are considered 'risky drinkers'. Joanne Brain reports.

Braver Stronger Wiser

The Salvation Army — Mon, 23 June 2008 09:15:00 +1000

Braver, Stronger, Wiser is a moving documentary that explores the prevalence of depression in the bush. As Lauren Martin reports, it's hoped the resource will save lives.

The Call of Africa

The Salvation Army — Mon, 16 June 2008 10:50:00 +1000

Four young Australian Salvos recently responded to the call on their lives to visit Africa. Joanne Brain speaks with one of them, Paul Kirth, on his return home.

Open House

The Salvation Army — Fri, 13 June 2008 10:33:00 +1000

We've all heard of the term 'open house policy' which basically means that everyone is welcome anytime. But 24 hours a day, seven days a week in your own home? Lauren Martin reports on a group of Salvos who have turned their home into an outreach.

Café Hope

The Salvation Army — Mon, 2 June 2008 14:30:00 +1000

Addicted to your daily coffee fix? Reporter Joanne Brain checks out Café Hope at The Salvation Army's Hurstville Centre in Sydney's south.

Cyclone Relief

The Salvation Army — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000

As you'd be well aware, Burma is still dealing with the devastation of a massive cyclone. Lauren Martin speaks with Salvo David Bringans about the situation on the ground.

Red Shield Appeal Doorknock

The Salvation Army — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:50:00 +1000

It's Red Shield Appeal doorknock time, 24 - 25 May and the Salvos are calling on you for support. Peter McGuigan had a chat to doorknock volunteer, Alex Robinson who says it's a great chance to give back.

Life on the streets of Manila

The Salvation Army — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:50:00 +1000

Youth homelessness in Australia has been headline news over the past month… but the scale of the problem here is nothing compared with countries like The Philippines.

Zimbabwe: Life Goes On

The Salvation Army — Mon, 5 May 2008 13:40:00 +1000

The post election impasse in Zimbabwe is causing rising political tensions. But life there goes on, as Salvo David Hawke reports.

Fighting Slavery Down Under

The Salvation Army — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:20:00 +1000

The Salvos open Australia's first safe-house for victims of human trafficking. Click to listen and find out more.

Celebrating Anzac

The Salvation Army — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:00 +1000

This week is a time when we remember the troops that have fought for our country. Light & Life reporter Joanne Brain caught up with Vietnam vet Lt-Colonel Don Woodland.

Fighting for Social Justice

The Salvation Army — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:10:00 +1000

The Salvation Army's Director of Social Justice, Major Christine MacMillan, walks the halls of the United Nations encouraging change and justice. Recently in Australia, Lauren Martin caught up with this remarkable women.

The man behind OASIS

The Salvation Army — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:40:00 +1000

Anna Thompson speaks with Captain Paul Moulds, the head of the OASIS youth support centre and a central feature in a new documentary about the plight of homeless young people

Loving the Unloved…

The Salvation Army — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:23:00 +1100

One of The Salvation Army's unique ministries in India is the running of a leprosarium, and Australian Salvationist Rodney Reeve has been volunteering his time to spend time with the residents.

Breaking Free

The Salvation Army — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:03:00 +1100

A moving real-life story of a woman who breaks free from her violent relationship.

Bitter Sweet

The Salvation Army — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:30:00 +1100

This week we are celebrating Easter – for most Aussies that means chocolate! Light & Life reporter Lauren Martin asks the question, is the chocolate we purchase contributing to the problem of child slavery in Africa?

The hip pocket…

The Salvation Army — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:38:00 +1100

With interest rates rising, Australians are taking stock of their finances. LIGHT & LIFE reporter Lauren Martin recently spoke with a Salvation Army financial counsellor about budgeting.

East Timor, a first hand look…

The Salvation Army — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:02:00 +1100

If you've been following the news recently you would have heard about the latest unrest in East Timor - one of our closest neighbours. To hear first hand about the situation there East Timor right now, LIGHT & LIFE reporter Lauren Martin's been speaking with Samuel Bacon - a Salvo who's in East Timor with his family for one purpose: to love and care for the people there.

Myrtle, a remarkable bird…

The Salvation Army — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:58:00 +1100

Do you ever think to yourself, 'gee I'm getting old'! How do you feel it? A lot of people fear it, they look at elderly people and think they’d never want to be like that, frail, unable to do all the things that they used to take for granted. But old age doesn’t have to be a limiting experience. Have a listen to Myrtle Spencer – she’s a Salvo from north Queensland and she’s got the energy of a 20-something… the only thing is, she’s in her 80s! Here she is speaking with Captain Peter Bennett…

From riot to redemption in Bidwill…

The Salvation Army — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:05:00 +1100

On New Years Eve of 2006 a riot broke out in western Sydney. As many as 80 young people were involved, using baseball bats, knives, machetes, bottles, hammers and metal poles as weapons. This is Bidwill – a town filled with loneliness, despair, addiction, violence and racism. Listen to this week’s PODCAST as Joanne Brain reports on how this community is changing for the better.

Other side of Bali…

The Salvation Army — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:30:00 +1100

Ever been to Bali? So many Aussies have relaxed, shopped and partied on the Indonesia island. But life’s no holiday for many of its residents, as Lauren Martin discovered.

Envoy Alan Staines

The Salvation Army — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:35:00 +1100

Sydney Salvo is awarded highest honour. Click to download this week’s PODCAST and hear about Envoy Alan Staines – a dedicated Salvationist who’s been awarded the ‘Order of the Founder’ for his lifetime of work caring for others.

The Salvos in Film

The Salvation Army — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +1100

Did you know that when the film industry started in Australia, The Salvation Army was right there in the thick of it? In fact, the Salvos are credited with some of the first moving pictures in the world.

Just Lose

The Salvation Army — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Is losing weight your New Year’s resolution? If it is you’re not alone. Thousands of people around the world have decided that 2008 is the year to battle the bulge. Find out how you can do it…

Café Horizens

The Salvation Army — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:15:09 +1100

Looking for a coffee with a difference? Look no further than Café Horizens – a Salvation Army youth training café in western Sydney.