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The new school year is upon us. With the long summer break drawing to a close, parents naturally think of check lists and what needs to be done.

Tomorrow’s public holiday will provide an opportunity for families to come together. And that can only be a good thing.

In this third Dinner Table podcast, Derek Boylen discusses the spiritual significance of families sharing a meal together.  While families may not be religious, sharing a meal can help them grow in love and faith. Derek says just as Jesus broke bread and shared a meal with his disciples, the importance of families being together

How often do you hear children complain they have nothing to do? Even in this day-and-age of technology overload with iPads, smartphones and computers, some youngsters like to push the envelope with mum and dad.

The theme for Human Rights Day on Saturday is Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says, “It is absolutely clear that we need to regain the universality of human rights, the indivisibility of human rights, and we need to find a new energy that motivates young people around the world.” 

Christians around the world observe the birth of Jesus at Christmas. While their adoration of Jesus is the same, cultures celebrate differently. Here, we hear from several people about their family experiences at Christmas.

In this second Dinner Table podcast with Derek Boylen, we look at the enormous health benefits for people when they share a family meal.