Adrian Drayton

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“The Promised Land” Finds Holy Humour in the Wilderness of Faith

The Bible is a pretty hot property at the moment with the character-based drama of The Chosen, the fantasy stylings of House of David, and the modern-day dystopian take of Acts in Testament.  They all show how recent Bible adaptations are experimenting with genre and storytelling. Now comes The Promised Land – a mockumentary about […]

Adrian Drayton · 20 November 2025

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“Be Kind to Each Other”: The Legacy John Laws Leaves Behind

19 November – In the long shadow cast by John Laws’s state funeral, one line echoes more than any accolade, controversy, or career milestone. It’s the sign-off he used day after day, decade after decade: “Be kind to each other.” Russell Crowe — neighbour, friend, and occasional sparring partner — drew a sharp circle around […]

Adrian Drayton · 19 November 2025

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Plur1bus Episode 3 Turns Loneliness into Defiance

Note: This commentary contains spoilers for Episode 3 of Plur1bus Episode 3 of Plur1bus titled “Grenade” opens by deepening the isolation of Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) who remains the un-joined individual in a world now subsumed by the hive-mind. A flash-back to a trip Carol and her partner Helen take to an ice-hotel gives emotional […]

Adrian Drayton · 19 November 2025

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Dr Maina Talia Confronts Climate Denial at COP30

Dr Maina Vakafua Talia’s presence at COP30 in Belém stands out for its clarity and refusal to accommodate climate denial. As Tuvalu’s climate minister, on 30 September he used the summit to directly challenge the Trump administration’s rejection of climate science and its retreat from multilateral commitments. His criticism was not framed as diplomacy gone […]

Adrian Drayton · 19 November 2025

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Recovering the Rhythm of Sabbath and Renewal

The pace of life leaves little room for pause. Many people measure their value by what they produce, how full their calendars are, and how indispensable they appear. Yet within the Christian tradition lies an alternative rhythm – one that values rest as much as work and recognises worship as essential to human flourishing. The […]

Adrian Drayton · 17 November 2025

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Out of Many, One: Faith and Disconnection in Plur1bus

Note: This commentary on the first two episodes of Plur1bus contains spoilers. Apple TV’s Plur1bus begins with an unnerving paradox: a world unified in perfect happiness, and one woman left outside that joy. Vince Gilligan, best known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, trades moral corrosion for existential isolation. The brilliant opening two episodes “We Is Us” and “Pirate […]

Adrian Drayton · 13 November 2025

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How to Pray When Words Don’t Come Easily

Some days, prayer flows easily. Words come without effort. But there are also days when sitting down to pray feels like facing a blank wall. Nothing comes. Thoughts scatter. Emotions feel heavy. You might wonder if God even hears you. But prayer is not about getting it right. It’s not about speaking beautifully or checking […]

Adrian Drayton · 13 November 2025

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Viral Movember and LSKD Video Sparks New Conversation on Men’s Mental Health

A new collaboration between men’s health charity Movember and Australian streetwear brand LSKD has gone viral, sparking a fresh national conversation about how men’s mental health is understood and discussed. The short film, released last weekend, shows two men running silently side by side — a simple but powerful image that captures the hidden nature […]

Adrian Drayton · 11 November 2025

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YouVersion Marks One Billion Installs with Global Bible Month Celebration

YouVersion, creator of the world’s most popular Bible app, has reached a major milestone — one billion installs across its family of apps. The achievement comes during a record-breaking year for Bible engagement, reflecting a growing global hunger for Scripture and the power of technology to meet that need. Since launching in 2008, YouVersion has […]

Adrian Drayton · 10 November 2025

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Scott Derrickson: A Christian Director Quietly Reshaping Hollywood

Scott Derrickson is an odd fit for the tidy categories Hollywood likes to sell. He’s the man behind mainstream, effects-driven fare such as Doctor Strange (2016) and tough, intimate horror like The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), Sinister (2012) and The Black Phone (2021). He’s also an openly professing Christian who talks about faith as formative for his work – not as […]

Adrian Drayton · 4 November 2025

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Hospitality as a Form of Witness

When Paul wrote to the church in Rome, he gave a list of simple but profound instructions for Christian living. Among them was this command: “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13). Hospitality is not presented as an optional extra for those who enjoy entertaining. It is a core […]

Adrian Drayton · 3 November 2025

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Altman Defends Plan to Introduce Adult Mode in ChatGPT, Sparking Debate Over AI Boundaries

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will soon allow adult-oriented content for verified users, describing the change as an effort to “treat adults like adults” while maintaining safeguards for minors. The policy shift, set to take effect in December 2025, will permit erotica and other mature themes within ChatGPT for users who complete […]

Adrian Drayton · 22 October 2025