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Is This Thing On?: Connection, Marriage and Comedy

I have been on a journey towards re-embracing my creative pursuits in a way that doesn’t force them into the box of monetisation and functional utility. In the past I have tried so hard to find a way to reshape my passions into something I could meaningfully call “work” or something productive, when in actuality […]

Jonty Cornford · 4 February 2026

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Chris Pratt, Mercy, and the Faith That Shaped His Life

Chris Pratt’s new sci-fi thriller Mercy is in cinemas, casting him in a dramatically different light from the roguish charm of Guardians of the Galaxy or the affable action-hero energy of Jurassic World. In Mercy, Pratt plays a future-era LAPD detective racing against an artificial intelligence judge – and against the clock – to prove his innocence in his wife’s […]

Adrian Drayton · 3 February 2026

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The “Ordinary Spirituality” of Death

We’ve had a few deaths in the neighbourhood. And every time I heard about each death, my reaction was to draw my breath in, put my hand over my mouth and exclaim “Oh no”. Then tears welled up in my eyes. And a pause; silence. Each time I am surprised that one day the person […]

Karina Kreminski · 29 January 2026

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Australia Day, Racism and the Cost of Silence

It is that time of year again. As the 26th January approaches I often feel like locking myself away for two weeks and turning off all TV and social media. Why? Because of the nasty and mean-spirited racism and bigotry that is at its peak on social and other media at this time of year. […]

Nathan Tyson · 20 January 2026

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Time to Check What Your Body Thinks of Doomscrolling

You probably notice how often your phone pulls you out of the present moment. You check it while waiting in line, before a conversation ends, after a pause in your thoughts. That pattern is not incidental. It reflects a deeper shift in how you experience boredom and what your mind does when it is not […]

Adrian Drayton · 20 January 2026

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It’s the Small Things

It feels like there is a sense of powerlessness in the air. Today in the face of overwhelming violence, madness and triviality a lot of people are either burying their heads in the sand or signing up to altruistic causes in an attempt to better our world. In my little bubble, both actions don’t seem […]

Karina Kreminski · 19 January 2026

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Gratitude as Action: Practising Thankfulness When You Don’t Feel It

Many people treat gratitude as something you feel only when lifelines up neatly. The faith tradition takes another view. Scripture presents gratitude as action. You choose it. You practise it. You let it guide the way you see God and the people around you. Feelings may or may not follow, but the practice shapes your […]

Adrian Drayton · 18 January 2026

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Religious Extremism and the Cult of Personality in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reinvented the cinema zombie in 2002 with the modern classic 28 Days Later, a film that still feels remarkably fresh and innovative upon a rewatch today. There was then a rushed and largely unrelated sequel without any of that core creative team, 28 Weeks Later, but last year […]

Jonty Cornford · 16 January 2026

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Philip Yancey, Celebrity, Brokenness, and Me

Philip Yancey shaped my faith. His books on grace, pain, and the mysteries of God met me in seasons when I needed language for experiences I couldn’t articulate. When I learned about his eight-year affair and its recent exposure, something in me collapsed. I suspect I’m not alone. I’ve been sitting with this news, asking […]

Graham Joseph Hill · 16 January 2026

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The Difference Between Guilt and Truth

There is a scene in Wake up Dead Man, the third instalment of the Knives Out film series, when Jud the priest believes he has murdered someone. Except that he hasn’t. The scene is a stormy, dreary night when Jud peers into the darkness and sees a priest who he thought was dead, break out of the tomb where […]

Karina Kreminski · 15 January 2026

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The “Spiritual Exhaustion” of the West

Something that I’ll be exploring in the book about spirituality I’m currently writing, is the tension between the desire for and avoidance of transcendence in the West. On the one hand people are craving transcendence, meaning and enchantment, on the other, there is a rigid adherence to rationalism that shuts off from anything remotely spiritual. […]

Karina Kreminski · 8 January 2026

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Why Your Presence in Christian Community Still Matters

Gathering with other believers is still a central practice for Christian life. You can access sermons, music, and teaching online, but Scripture calls you to something more than receiving information. Hebrews 10:25 urges you not to neglect meeting together, because the Christian life grows through shared commitment, shared worship, and shared accountability. When you gather, […]

Adrian Drayton · 31 December 2025

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Matt Redman on Mystery, Tension, and a Season That Still Disrupts

By the time Christmas rolls around, most of us know exactly what to expect. The songs are the same ones we’ve heard for years. The images feel second nature. Even the story comes wrapped up neatly, familiar and reassuring, asking very little of us beyond showing up. Singer/songwriter Matt Redman is not a fan of […]

Adrian Drayton · 23 December 2025

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When lies tell the truth

And the most beautiful thing is that it teaches you without ever preaching. Authors of fiction books do not sit you down and say “Here are the ten most important lessons you need to take out of this book”. They give you a story and let you reckon with it in whichever way you want. […]

Karina Kreminski · 22 December 2025

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Do Not Be Afraid: Choosing Courage in an Unsettled World

Fear rarely announces itself. It shows up quietly. In a spike of anxiety on public transport. In hesitation before walking into crowded places. In the way bad news stays with us longer than it used to. For many Australians, the tragedy at Bondi Junction unsettled more than a sense of safety. It disrupted everyday routines […]

Aditee Vora · 17 December 2025

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Prioritising Wellbeing During the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings a mix of celebration, pressure and expectation. While it can be a meaningful time, many people find themselves balancing work demands, social commitments, financial pressures and family responsibilities. Practical ways to support your own wellbeing Set clear boundariesIt can be tempting to stretch your availability as deadlines approach, but setting limits […]

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