Freedom Matters Today
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
At Freedom Matters Today, we are interested in studying freedom from a Christian perspective. We are non-sectarian and non-partisan. We have five themes in our research agenda: Freedom from fascism and tyranny, freedom from fear and despair, freedom from sin and death, freedom from guilt and shame, and freedom from past and prejudice. Our current series is Freedom from Fear. A new episode is uploaded daily at 2 am (Sydney EST). Freedom Matters Today is brought to you by Dr. Michael Sutton. Dr. Sutton has a PhD from the University of Sydney (2002), a Master of Divinity (2017, Morling College, Sydney), a Diploma of Bible and Ministry (2017, Moore College, Sydney), and a First Class Honours Degree in Economics (Social Sciences), University of Sydney, 1995. Dr. Sutton has published widely in journals and newspapers. He is based in Sydney. His current research interests include faith and freedom, the origins and development of fascism, and propaganda.
Location:
Australia
Description:
At Freedom Matters Today, we are interested in studying freedom from a Christian perspective. We are non-sectarian and non-partisan. We have five themes in our research agenda: Freedom from fascism and tyranny, freedom from fear and despair, freedom from sin and death, freedom from guilt and shame, and freedom from past and prejudice. Our current series is Freedom from Fear. A new episode is uploaded daily at 2 am (Sydney EST). Freedom Matters Today is brought to you by Dr. Michael Sutton. Dr. Sutton has a PhD from the University of Sydney (2002), a Master of Divinity (2017, Morling College, Sydney), a Diploma of Bible and Ministry (2017, Moore College, Sydney), and a First Class Honours Degree in Economics (Social Sciences), University of Sydney, 1995. Dr. Sutton has published widely in journals and newspapers. He is based in Sydney. His current research interests include faith and freedom, the origins and development of fascism, and propaganda.
Language:
English
Episodes
Where is Jesus now?
1/7/2024
Welcome to Freedom Matters Today and the last episode in our third podcast series titled 'Who is Jesus?' We have been looking at the identity of Jesus, or God's pronouns. This series is now available in book form from Amazon. Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he asks the question 'Where in Jesus now?'
Duration:00:13:22
Why did Jesus die?
12/31/2023
Why did Jesus Die? Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton for this latest episode in his series on the identity of Jesus. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:25:24
Who holds the universe together?
12/24/2023
On this special Christmas broadcast of Freedom Matters Today, Dr. Michael J. Sutton asks the question: who holds the universe together? Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:26:14
Is Jesus God?
12/17/2023
Is Jesus God? We need to accept the pronouns of Jesus, because it is his identity. We need to see him as early Christians did and make up our mind. Who is he? Join Dr. Michael Sutton as he continues his series Who is Jesus?
Duration:00:33:38
Is Jesus the light of the world?
12/10/2023
Is Jesus the light of the world? How does this help us understand the identity of Jesus? Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he continues his series on the identity of Jesus. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:35:04
Does Jesus point to God?
12/3/2023
Does Jesus point us to God? Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he continues to look at the identity of Jesus Christ. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:28:03
Does God want Christians to go to church?
11/26/2023
Does God want Christians to go to Church? For 3 years, many churches were closed during the pandemic, and now many people are seeking alternative ways to follow Jesus. This has meant the church is at a crossroads and instead of returning to God, churches are promoting churchism.
Duration:00:31:42
The Hidden Roads of Freedom Matters Today
11/19/2023
Join Dr. Michael Sutton for a special episode of Freedom Matters Today as he talks about the hugely successful Australians for Science and Freedom Conference in Sydney, and his announcement of the inaugural Welcome to My Country Competition.
Duration:00:27:06
Does God approve of Palestinian deaths?
11/12/2023
Does God approve of Palestinian deaths? Many Christians would agree as their theological system demands a 'no comment' policy on the current war as it might affect their complicated, fragile, and confusing, step-by-step End Days scenario they believe comes from the Book of Revelation. What does the Bible say about it all? What is a Christian perspective? Join Dr Michael Sutton as he asks the hard questions, presents a unique perspective and challenges us to look at our lives from the point of view of the New Testament. This is Freedom Matters Today.
Duration:00:28:52
Is Jesus Superman?
11/5/2023
Is Jesus Superman? Why do so many Christians think Jesus is a kind of superhero? If Jesus was born, then he was human, and one of us, and why is that a problem? Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he continues his series titled 'Who is Jesus?' Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:20:45
How is a human Jesus God?
10/29/2023
How is a human Jesus God? In a time of gender identities, why are Christians often afraid to talk about the identity of Jesus? Join Dr. Michael Sutton as he continues his series titled 'Who is Jesus?' Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:14:49
What does God think of revenge?
10/22/2023
What does God think of revenge? Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he continues to explore the identity of Jesus in his series Freedom from Past and Prejudice. Freedom Matters Today because you matter to God.
Duration:00:27:57
What are two things you probably don't know about Jesus?
10/15/2023
Join Dr Michael J. Sutton in Season 3 of the Freedom Matters Today podcast, looking at 'Who is Jesus?' Today, what are two things you probably don't know about Jesus?
Duration:00:21:40
What is God's message to us today?
10/8/2023
Join Dr Michael J Sutton as he continues his series 'Who is Jesus?' Today, what is God's message to us? Does it matter? Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:27:32
For you, what is the most important thing about God?
10/1/2023
Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he asks the question: 'Who is Jesus?' in his third podcast series, titled Freedom from Past and Prejudice. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:33:13
What is God's Opinion on the Voice to Parliament?
9/24/2023
What is God's opinion on the Voice to Parliament? God cares about the Voice that matters which is Voice of the Son, his identity, his actions, his life, death and resurrection. In the past, God has spoken through the prophets in many and various ways but in these last days, he has spoken through his Son.
Duration:00:33:06
The Second Anniversary of Freedom Matters Today
9/20/2023
This is a special episode talking about the Second Anniversary of Freedom Matters Today, where we have come from and where we are going. We will begin a new weekly podcast from September 25 (Monday, Sydney Time), looking at freedom from a Christian perspective.
Duration:00:27:44
The church is to blame for the Culture War
8/6/2023
Join Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he discusses how the churches are to blame for the Culture War, and the problems they face today. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective. Remember, freedom matters today because you matter to God.
Duration:00:46:33
Why did the Church fail in Covid-19?
7/3/2023
Join Dr. Michael Sutton as he explores the reasons many (but not all) churches failed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective. Remember, freedom matters today because you matter to God.
Duration:00:31:24
Why did the church fail in Covid-19?
6/11/2023
Verses on freedom in the Bible
Why did the church fail in Covid-19?
The Church and Kids
The Church and the Culture War
Duration:00:26:28