Dual Citizens

In this episode of Dual Citizens, David Ould and Steve McAlpine take a closer look at Australia’s federal election, exploring the big issues on voters’ minds—rising living costs, climate targets, immigration pressures, and challenges to religious liberty. Grounded in a Christian worldview, they discuss how faith shapes political engagement and why the Church should be both thoughtful and active in public life. The episode ends with a call to local action—encouraging Christians to connect with MPs, attend forums, and be present in the political process, all while keeping their eyes on a greater kingdom.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, David Ould and Stephen McAlpine tackle the growing issue of Antisemitism around Sydney. They also shine light on the Churches history of Antisemitism and open the bible to see what our response to Antisemitism should be.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, David Ould and Stephen McAlpine discuss the political and cultural "vibe" shifting away from progressivism, and how Trump’s influence is reshaping institutions, corporate policies, and Christian engagement with politics. They also dive into the increasing prevalence of anti-semitism in Australia, analysing its roots in critical race theory and whether public sentiment will begin to swing towards condemnation of anti-semitic protests.

Steve and Dave speak with Dr. Albert Mohler to explore the implications of Trump's re-election on American Christianity. He candidly shares his evolving stance on Trump, the persistence of “woke” ideology, and the role of American evangelicals during a time of societal upheaval. He navigates the complexities of faith in a politically charged era, offering a beacon for Evangelicals in a changing landscape. Dr. Mohler also engages with Christian nationalism, examining how faith and national identity can coexist without overshadowing the Gospel's universal message. He invites us to ponder our dual citizenship, emphasising the eternal over the temporal.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, Rod Dreher speaks with Steve and Dave to explore the hunger for transcendence in our secular age, calling Christians to reclaim wonder, beauty, and embodied faith in a world searching for meaning.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, David and Stephen break down the recent US election, evaluating the extent to which the attitudes of Trump and Harris towards emerging media played a role in a Republican victory. They also discuss whose right it should be to determine what constitutes misinformation, and offer support for the proposed government ban on social media for users under 16.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, David and Steven discuss the implications of theological anthropology on contemporary issues like abortion and gender identity.

Steve and Dave speak with Dr. Carl Trueman on challenges the church faces in a rapidly changing culture. With shifts in views on identity, sexuality, and morality, he emphasises the need for the church to reclaim its historic creeds and confessions. These foundations, he argues, help maintain faithfulness and provide guidance during times of cultural upheaval.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, Dave and Steve are reunited in person to discuss the recent controversy surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics. They talk about women's boxing, as well as the opening ceremony, and the possible mocking of Christianity.

In this episode of 'Mono Citizens', Dave explores the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, whether God really saved him, and the responses from all sides of the political spectrum, including the 'woke right'.