The Aussie Berean

Episode 82: Testimony: Depression and Anxiety

In this Episode I take you on a journey through the last 18 months of dealing with Anxiety and Depression and how God delivered me from it. Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.com Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Scripture Used in This Episode 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:14, Psalm 6:1-4, Psalm 13:1-6, Luke 18:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5-8,  Extra Biblical Sources/Links  Fight/Flight Mode and Digestion: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/stress-and-the-sensitive-gut [https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/stress-and-the-sensitive-gut]  Strongs G3309 “μεριμνάω” merimnaó (anxious): https://biblehub.com/greek/3309.htm [https://biblehub.com/greek/3309.htm]  Relationship Between Anxiety and Nausea: https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-nausea-is-from-anxiety [https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-nausea-is-from-anxiety]  Article on the Vagus Nerve: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22279-vagus-nerve [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22279-vagus-nerve]  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy [https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy]  Article on SSRI Anti-Depressants: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825 [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825]  Article on Benzodiazepines: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24570-benzodiazepines-benzos [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24570-benzodiazepines-benzos]  Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105    Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw    YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k  iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

Episode 81: Iran and Prophecy

In this Episode we have a look at the current conflict in the Middle East surrounding Iran and America, and look at Biblical prophecy regarding the nation of Iran. Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.com Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Scripture Used in This Episode Jeremiah 49:34-39, Ezekiel 27:10, Ezekiel 32:2, Ezekiel 32:17-27, Ezekiel 38:2-23, Daniel 11:1-4, Revelation 6:5-6,  Extra Biblical Sources/Links  Article on Alexander's Conquest of Tyre: https://www.livescience.com/1523-mystery-solved-alexander-great-defeated-tyre.html [https://www.livescience.com/1523-mystery-solved-alexander-great-defeated-tyre.html]  Episode 17: Gog/Magog: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ckYPwslMR6VYfPITMLQqR?si=Br93ZjOCTMiOEEp01dk08A [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ckYPwslMR6VYfPITMLQqR?si=Br93ZjOCTMiOEEp01dk08A]  Complete Works of Flavius Josephus e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-complete-works-of-flavius-josephus/id1363902181 [https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-complete-works-of-flavius-josephus/id1363902181]  Map of “Elam”: https://biblebento.com/maps/BL365.html [https://biblebento.com/maps/BL365.html]  Wikipedia Article on Jeremiah 49 Prophecy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_49#:~:text=Zedekiah%20was%20installed%20by%20Nebuchadnezzar,turmoil%20created%20by%20Babylon's%20imperialism%22 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_49#:~:text=Zedekiah%20was%20installed%20by%20Nebuchadnezzar,turmoil%20created%20by%20Babylon's%20imperialism%22].  Jeremiah 49:39 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/jeremiah/49-39.htm [https://biblehub.com/interlinear/jeremiah/49-39.htm]  Strongs H319 “אַחֲרִית” (acharith): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/319.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/319.htm]  Irans Decree to Annihilate Israel: https://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/10/world/meast/iran-annihilate-israel [https://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/10/world/meast/iran-annihilate-israel]  Irans Doomsday Clock Article: https://www.eurasiareview.com/28062025-irans-countdown-to-fantasy-oped/ [https://www.eurasiareview.com/28062025-irans-countdown-to-fantasy-oped/]  The 4 Kings of Persia: https://israelmyglory.org/article/whos-who-in-daniel-11/ [https://israelmyglory.org/article/whos-who-in-daniel-11/]  Reel: Netenyahu Address Foreign Press on Operation Roaring Lion: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DBBywVTJ4/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DBBywVTJ4/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: Reza Pahlavi, Son of the Iranian Shah: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HoTTXmoLA/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HoTTXmoLA/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: Reza Pahlavis Plan for Transitional Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QzHUJZexK/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QzHUJZexK/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: Strait of Hormuz: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18RNyLmCtJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18RNyLmCtJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Roya Heshmati Flogging Article: https://www.rferl.org/amp/iran-women-defiant-flogging-hijab-violation/32767635.html [https://www.rferl.org/amp/iran-women-defiant-flogging-hijab-violation/32767635.html]  Iranian Acid Attacks on Women: https://iranhumanrights.org/2018/07/iranian-judiciary-closes-acid-attack-cases-with-no-convictions-but-promises-victims-compensation/ [https://iranhumanrights.org/2018/07/iranian-judiciary-closes-acid-attack-cases-with-no-convictions-but-promises-victims-compensation/]  Reel: Iranian Revolution, People Slaughtered: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18CagtNKcR/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18CagtNKcR/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: Christianity Growing in Iran: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ay21Qt82X/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ay21Qt82X/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  7 News Sydney: Iran Shuts Down Internet: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DwkcKaizH/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DwkcKaizH/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: Torture of Iranian Women in Prison: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CTmVBMFvz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CTmVBMFvz/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Reel: UN Discussion on Iranian Aggression: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18tXnftqbV/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18tXnftqbV/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105    Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw    YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k  iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? 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Episode 80: The Bible And: Open Borders

In this episode we have a look at Open Borders. Should Christians support this concept and what principles can we find in the Bible that relate to this topic, whether it be for, or against them. Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.com Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF [https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF]  Scripture Used in This Episode Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 1:20, Exodus 12:48-49, Leviticus 19:33-36, Leviticus 25:35-36, Deuteronomy 32:8, Joshua 2:3-5, Joshua 9:3-16, 2 Kings 20:12-17, Nehemiah 2-11-13, Mark 12:29-31, Romans 13:1-5, Hebrews 11:30-31, Extra Biblical Sources/Links  Strongs H1481 “גּוּר” (sojourner): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1481.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1481.htm]  Brief History on Gang MS13: https://insightcrime.org/el-salvador-organized-crime-news/mara-salvatrucha-ms-13-profile/ [https://insightcrime.org/el-salvador-organized-crime-news/mara-salvatrucha-ms-13-profile/]  Chewing Gum Laws Singapore: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=57a854df-8684-456b-893a-a303e0041891 [https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=57a854df-8684-456b-893a-a303e0041891]  Isis Brides Stuck in Syria: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/eleven-australian-isis-brides-trying-to-leave-syria-named/106362024 [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/eleven-australian-isis-brides-trying-to-leave-syria-named/106362024]  Saudi Arabia and UAE Ban Muslim Brotherhood: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26487092 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26487092]  Uttar Pradesh Christian Persecution Article: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/persecution-increases-in-uttar-pradesh-under-harsher-anti-conversion-laws/ [https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/persecution-increases-in-uttar-pradesh-under-harsher-anti-conversion-laws/]  Protect Puppies From Sharia Article: https://fine.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=167 [https://fine.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=167] Islamic Law in the UK: https://talkabout.iclrs.org/2025/09/02/islamic-law-in-the-uk/ [https://talkabout.iclrs.org/2025/09/02/islamic-law-in-the-uk/]  BBC Article on Deportation Statistics: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04y0371lvo# [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04y0371lvo#]  Facebook Reel Islam Definition of Peace: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DRrv9RNeP/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DRrv9RNeP/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105    Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw    YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k  iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

Episode 79: The Bible And: Abortion

In this Episode we look at the next controversial current topic, Abortion. What does the Bible actually say about it? Does it say anything at all? What does Science, Medicine and the Law say about it? What did the Early Church teach about the subject? All this and more! Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.com Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF [https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF]  Extra Biblical Sources/Links  Exodus 21:22 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/exodus/21-22.htm [https://biblehub.com/interlinear/exodus/21-22.htm]  Article Why Biblical Arguments for Abortion Fail: https://academic.oup.com/cb/article/29/1/11/7103199 [https://academic.oup.com/cb/article/29/1/11/7103199]  Strongs H990 (בֶּטֶן) “beten”: https://biblehub.com/hebrew/990.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/990.htm]  Strongs H5307 (נָפַל) “naphal”: https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5307.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5307.htm]  Dictionary Dot Com Definition of “Alive”: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/alive [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/alive]  UK Definition of Brain Death: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-death/ [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-death/]  US Definition of Brain Death: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/brain-death [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/brain-death]  Early Fetal Development Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/when-does-a-fetus-develop-a-brain [https://www.healthline.com/health/when-does-a-fetus-develop-a-brain]  NIH Article on Development of the Brain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/]  NIH Article on Personhood: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5499222/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5499222/]  Australian Law on Killing the Unborn: https://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/cc189994/s313.html [https://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/cc189994/s313.html]  Australian Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018: https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/qld/consol_act/topa2018261/index.html [https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/qld/consol_act/topa2018261/index.html]  Virginian Law on Fetal Homicide: https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?041+ful+CHAP1023&041+ful+CHAP1023 [https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?041+ful+CHAP1023&041+ful+CHAP1023]  Virginian Law on Abortion: https://www.abortionfinder.org/abortion-guides-by-state/abortion-in-virginia/abortion-laws [https://www.abortionfinder.org/abortion-guides-by-state/abortion-in-virginia/abortion-laws]  Texas Abortion Laws: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=HS&chapter=HS.170A&artSec= [https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=HS&chapter=HS.170A&artSec=]  Britannica US Abortion by State: https://www.britannica.com/science/US-abortion-rights-by-state-2236312 [https://www.britannica.com/science/US-abortion-rights-by-state-2236312]  Minnesota Abortion Laws: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/145.409 [https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/145.409]  Strongs H3772 “כָּרַת” (karath): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3772.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3772.htm]  What is an Ectopic Pregnancy: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088 [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088]  Lozier Institute Abortion Statistics: https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-reasons-for-abortion/ [https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-reasons-for-abortion/]  Abort73 Website Abortion Statistics: https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/ [https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/]  Church Fathers Quotes on Abortion: https://www.churchfathers.org/abortion [https://www.churchfathers.org/abortion]  Didaché e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/didache/id444970213 [https://books.apple.com/au/book/didache/id444970213]  American Adoption Statistics: https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-myths-facts/domestic-us-statistics/ [https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-myths-facts/domestic-us-statistics/]  Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105    Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw    YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k  iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean

Episode 78: The Bible And: Homosexuality

In this Episode I share my thoughts on what the Bible says about homosexuality. Is it a sin? Have we misunderstood the Biblical writers and what is the Historical Churches view on the subject? Contact Have an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction? Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.com Or come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Scripture Used in This Episode Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Matthew 15:19, Matthew 19:4-6, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 10:6-12, Acts 15:19-20, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 4:28-29, Philippians 3:13-14,  Extra Biblical Sources/Links  Leviticus 18:22 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/leviticus/18-22.htm [https://biblehub.com/interlinear/leviticus/18-22.htm]  Leviticus 18:22 Septuagint Interlinear: https://www.studylight.org/interlinear-study-bible/greek/leviticus/18-22.html [https://www.studylight.org/interlinear-study-bible/greek/leviticus/18-22.html]  Strongs H2145 זָכָר “zakar” (male); https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2145.htm [https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2145.htm]  Strongs G733 ἀρσενοκοίτης “arsenekoitai” (sodomite): http://biblehub.com/greek/733.htm [http://biblehub.com/greek/733.htm]  Strongs G3816 παῖς “pais” (boy): http://biblehub.com/greek/3816.htm [http://biblehub.com/greek/3816.htm]  Etymology of Greek Paiderastia: https://www.etymonline.com/word/pederasty [https://www.etymonline.com/word/pederasty]  Etymology of Greek Pedophilia: https://www.etymonline.com/word/pedophilia [https://www.etymonline.com/word/pedophilia]  Strongs G3120 μαλακός “malakoi” (effeminate): https://biblehub.com/greek/3120.htm [https://biblehub.com/greek/3120.htm]  Explanation of “Malakas”: https://atcorfu.com/malakas-the-most-known-greek-slang-word/ [https://atcorfu.com/malakas-the-most-known-greek-slang-word/]  1 Corinthians 6:9 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/1_corinthians/6-9.htm [https://biblehub.com/interlinear/1_corinthians/6-9.htm]  Dictionary Definition of Sodomy: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sodomy [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sodomy]  Etymology of the Word Sodomy: https://www.etymonline.com/word/sodomy [https://www.etymonline.com/word/sodomy]  Wes Huff Talking About Arsenekoitai: https://youtu.be/WWhhnwW7vzU?si=e3JEBDPGAGwd9uQI [https://youtu.be/WWhhnwW7vzU?si=e3JEBDPGAGwd9uQI]  Pederast vs Arsenekoitai Article: https://spiritualfriendship.org/2014/05/24/pederasty-and-arsenokoitai/ [https://spiritualfriendship.org/2014/05/24/pederasty-and-arsenokoitai/]  Origen “Against Celsus” e-book 230AD: https://books.apple.com/id592043816 [https://books.apple.com/id592043816]  John Chrysostom on Romans 388AD: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210204.htm [https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210204.htm]  Cyprian of Carthage e-book 250AD: https://books.apple.com/au/book/collection-of-epistles/id615772668 [https://books.apple.com/au/book/collection-of-epistles/id615772668]  Basil the Great “Canons”: https://www.tertullian.org/fathers2/NPNF2-14/Npnf2-14-185.htm#P11317_2158673 [https://www.tertullian.org/fathers2/NPNF2-14/Npnf2-14-185.htm#P11317_2158673]  Craig A Williams “Roman Homosexuality” e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/roman-homosexuality/id974886817 [https://books.apple.com/au/book/roman-homosexuality/id974886817]  Gaius Suetonius “The 12 Caesars” e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-twelve-caesars/id378227113 [https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-twelve-caesars/id378227113]  Famous Roman LGBT Relationships (LGBT Perspective): https://beardyhistory.com/2022/10/22/lgbt-roman-emperors-the-facts/amp/ [https://beardyhistory.com/2022/10/22/lgbt-roman-emperors-the-facts/amp/]  Listen on other platforms  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105    Spotify:    https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw    YouTube Podcasts:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k  iHeart Radio    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061? Castbox https://castbox.fm/vc/4958739 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-berean Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean