The One Thing Men Can’t Talk Openly About Yet. But What if We Did?
By: Sheridan Voysey
Last year I took part in a piece for BBC 1’s Breakfast programme. As the cameraman and I were driving to the filming location, he told me a story. Read more
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The SSM ‘Yes’ Vote One Year On
By: Akos Balogh
It’s been one year. One year since Australia voted ‘yes’ to Same-Sex Marriage. You might have missed the anniversary last Thursday (it wasn’t headline news – which is surprising, considering the airtime it took up a year ago). But it was picked up by the likes of The Project, where presenter Carrie Bickmore confidently asserted that ‘the sky hasn’t fallen in’ since SSM became legal. Read more
Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review
Above: Mackenzie Foy as Clara. Image credit – Walt Disney Pictures
By: Simone Cathryn
Rated: PG (Would not recommend for children under 8 years old)
For me, just the word ‘Nutcracker’ evokes images of a magical world full of impossible things becoming possible. It conjures scenes of beautiful glittering trees, perfectly crafted vintage toys and the scary Mouse King through my mind. Read more
How to Motivate Kids – and Why Rewards aren’t the Answer
How do you motivate kids? It may be one of the biggest struggles parents and teachers experience. We remind them to clean their room or do their schoolwork. They reply that it’s too hard. Read more
A Practical Guide to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
By: Anne Rinaudo
In her book, Habitat – A practical guide to creating a wildlife friendly Australian Garden AB Bishop shares a wealth of advice and information, including how to build places for all sorts of animals to congregate. There are even step by step guides to building an insect hotel and a bee apartment block. Read more
Mercy Ships Celebrates 40 Years of Medical Mission [Video]
To mark World Maritime Day, Christian medical charity Mercy Ships is celebrating 40 years of ministry. Read more
Why Believe? In the End, Christianity Rises or Falls on These Two Things
Above: Photo by Sheridan Voysey
By: Sheridan Voysey
Some days I wonder why I am a Christian. In a secular age, it isn’t great for your career (as someone told me last week, “Admitting you’re a Christian in my circles is professional suicide”). In some countries, claiming the faith can literally sign your death sentence. And there are so many alternatives in the religious marketplace now. Read more
Gungor, Katie Noonan & East to Headline Beyond Festival
By: Clare Bruce
Another incredible lineup is set to grace the stage and get revellers dancing – and thinking deeply – at Beyond Festival this year in the Kangaroo Valley. Read more
A Faith Response To Climate Change
By: Anne Rinaudo
Faith communities in Australia and around the world are not waiting for reluctant politicians to take decisive action on climate change. They are committing to walking more gently on the earth as part of a global multi-faith campaign called “Living the Change: faithful choices for flourishing world”. Read more