Smith, John

Smith argues that we are made for something better. He explores the disillutionment amongst Australian society. Smith looks at how we put ourselves at risk for the sake of the gospel, and what God thinks of it, that he is with us then. Smith explores our potential, and that we have not fully grasped the pain and joy of being alive in a broken world. He examines atheiest scientists who recognise there must be a creator. Smith examines why advances do not solve/improve the world. Smith looks at the things that society has lost because society is walking away from God. He looks at the importance of fellowship with God, and how this changes our behaviour., Cassette label reads : "John Smith Beyond Dissolutionment Life Ministries (Lay Institute for Evangelism)"

Smith speaks on the change in the view of relationships, and where we find value in western culture. He explores the history of Christianity in Australia, and the impact (or lack of) in Australia. Smith shows that without God, there is no meaning in life, and the things we look for value in without God. He explores how these things can fail. Smith shows how this leads to individualism, or the 21st term 'you do you'. Smith defines sin as 'missing the mark', or trying to find value in anything other than God. He shows that finding meaning in God is the only place to find meaning, and why we can find value and meaning in Jesus. He shows that this changes our actions., Recording is very faint. Cassette label reads : "John Smith Living with meaning in the mundane things of life"

Smith looks at the power of death and that it takes away all meaning from life, as nothing will last. This must be resolved before we can address political issues. He looks at the concept of 'mateship' and that this is in a clash with Christ's teaching, especially as seen in Australian poetry and films. Without God, life has no meaning, and how non-believers do to seek meaning. Smith shows that western society finds meaning in other things, but that these things never give us full meaning. He examines the conflict between the different places people find meaning, and that the rules are constantly changed and undervalued with an illustration of empty frames in a gallery. Smith explains that with God things that we have made the meaning/idol suddenly has real meaning, but is not the meaning of life. Smith explores the meaningless of life without Christ, including from secular society., Cassette label reads : "John Smith Mundane things"

Smith looks at the link between relationships and death. He explores the impact of broken relationships on our lives, and thus our view of sex. Smith speaks on the importance of long-term relationships instead of casual relationships. He shows the importance of thinking through when looking for a marriage partner. Smith looks at the damage of using sex outside of marriage., Second half fainter. Cassette label reads : "John Smith The God of sex"

Smith speaks on stess and burnout, brought about by life being tough. He explains that no-one can avoid this. Smith looks at the type of people who are attracted to and involved in youth work. Smith looks at the temptations that face leaders, including letting people do what they want because it is too hard to do otherwise. He stresses that we all need support from others. Smith looks at biblical examples from Exodus that show how to bear the load. Smith shows that burn-out can be learned from and overcome., Cassette label reads : "John Smith Youth leader burnout"