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 are joined by Dr. Sarah Irving Stonebraker to explore the importance of history in shaping Western values. Together, they examine the cultural impact of secularism, how Christianity has influenced modern morality, and the role of historical narratives in contemporary debates on ethics and human dignity.

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'.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, Dave and Steve are joined by Aaron Renn to discuss being a Christian in the 'negative world'. Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis who is a co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He has written extensively on cities, culture, the future of the evangelical church, and men's issues. His recent book 'Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture' explores what it means to be Christian in the modern West. You can support Aaron on n Substack and X: https://www.aaronrenn.com/ https://x.com/aaron_renn

Dave and Steve discuss the Dobbs ruling on Roe vs. Wade, highlighting polarized views and ongoing debates, and urging the church's engagement and support for affected individuals.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, Dave and Steve discuss the conviction of Donald Trump, whether Christians should support him and everything in between. 

Dave and Steve talk about the current challenges in the comedy world, especially with cancel culture impacting it. They also discuss the difficulties between religious schools and LGBT students and staff and how Christians should be responding to these issues.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, we discuss the recent protests at Eurovision 2024, as well as the protests on University Campuses in Australia, and the controversial question 'who killed Jesus'.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, we discuss Russell Brand's recent baptism in the River Thames, the ongoing protests on university campuses in the US, and Anthony Albanese's alleged blunder at a recent rally on violence against women.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, we discuss the recent Cass Review from the UK which looks into rapid-onset gender dysphoria, the horrific stabbings in Sydney, and the ALRC's report on religious discrimination.

In this episode of Dual Citizens, we discuss how author and feminist J.K. Rowling has stared down the Scottish Police regarding new ‘hate crimes', Richard Dawkins' odd appreciation for 'Cultural Christianity,' and whether Nietzsche is dead.

In this third, in-person, episode of Dual Citizens, David and Steve comment on the Religious Discrimination issues happening on State and Federal levels in Australia. Discussing the history and context, how it affects schools, what the Bible has to say and the way forward for us dual citizens.

In the second episode of Dual Citizens, David and Steve delve into emerging issues in Australia, including the alarming phenomenon of Jewish doxing, the discourse surrounding the gender pay gap, new euthanasia laws in the Northern Territory, and the recent Taylor Swift tour that captivated the nation.

In the first episode of Dual Citizens, David and Steve explore the controversy around Alistair Begg and transgender weddings, the reactions to the ‘He Gets Us' Superbowl ad campaign, and the untimely death of world record holding marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.