A World at War with Itself
The podcast will be for a year, where Julie Finch-Scally, writer and broadcaster can interview people about life and the current situation of the world. She will discuss how so many things have changed over the past 80 years since her birth, and what the world needs to change to improve and save the planet from ourselves.
Episodes
33 episodes
Firearms
Many people use Firearms, farmers, hunters, they are even used in the winter Olympics. But Firearms have a bad name. Why? Julie talks with the President of the ACT and Snowy Mountains branch of the Australian Deer Association to fin...
Everything Happens for a Reason
Things happen in our lives and there is always the question Why? Some people, like me, beleive there is a reason but we don't find out until sometimes years later. I talked with several people about this subject, with some interesti...
HInduism
This is the final episode of the investigation into religions. What is different about Hinduism? It is more a way of life than a religion, but strangly enough that can be said about the other religions we have discussed. ...
Christianity
Julie has discussed Judaism, Buddhism and Islam. In this episode she finds out more about Christianity. What is different with this monotheistic belief to the other faiths? There is a difference, but there is also a lot of similarit...
What If?
Could it happen to our planet? Probably not, but if it did, what would we do.?Time for us all to take stock of what is happening here.
Islam
The fastest growing religion in the world is Islam. What does Islam offer that the other relgions don"t? Nazmul Hasan a devote muslim, gives Julie some explanations.
Happiness
When are you happy? Do you know the answer? Happiness is different for everyone, but when you find it, you know.
Buddhism
What is Buddhism all about? Does it have any similarities to other religions? Amazingly, yes. The number 40 rings a bell.
Judaism
What do we know about the Jewish religion? Julie thought she knew a lot, but there were other things she wasn't aware of. Find out more about what the Jews believe and follow.
Learning
What do we learn through our lives. Julie has recorded several peoples opinions on what we learn and when.
Morals & Ethics
Michael Aichholzer has started a new career where he goes to schools and teaches the children about morals and ethics. He explains to Julie why and what he teaches and the success of the lessons.
Opinions
Steve who was a camera man at the beginning of the Wide World of Sport with Australia's Channel 9 and the introduction of a new way to televise cricket, talks about opinions around sport and how TV has helped and changed the viewing habits.&nbs...
Minorities
Sophi for the past few years has become dependant on a wheelchair. We discover what it is like to be a minority member of society.
Can we believe in what we read, hear and see
Sam Webster has been a broadcaster, advertising sales man and involved with the media for many years. He discusses with Julie the issue of discovering the truth in what people write, and say.
Charities
Every organisation cost money to run. That includes charities. Who has to support them? And, is it worth our while to do so? Menslink is a Canberra charity that helps young men learn about life. It is successful an...
Ownership
Why does something belong to you? Is it because you have it? Can that be proof you own it? Julie gets some legal interpretation on Ownership as well as what you can you say is yours from a Will.
Spending & Saving
In this episode and well known accountant and writer on money matters discusses saving and budgeting with Julie.
Volunteering
Have you ever thought about Volunteering, and how much it saves charitable organisations? Without volunteers they wouldn't survive. Brittany explains how working for Saint Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) has enriched her life. ...
Wealth & Responsibility
People who are born with, or are fortunate to become wealthy, should realise with wealth comes responsibility. Money, as the saying goes, Makes the World go Round, but not if the owner doesn't spend it to help others. Julie discusse...
Abuse
There are many ways people can be abused. Julie investigates the various effects of abuse and the results on people abused.
Public Speaking
There is power in being able to speak to a crowd. Learning to speak in public is easy? Of course it is once you have learned the art.