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Is There a Master Builder? How Lego Points to Something Bigger

By: Robert MartinThe award winning Channel 9 TV series Lego Masters has proved to be popular family viewing last month. Viewers have been awed at the creativity and ability of the contestants to turn the humble Lego brick into amazing creations.Within 28 hours a blank...

Why Sustainability Is The Most Sustainable Opportunity for Your Business

By: Michael McQueenIt wasn’t always trendy to be sustainable. In the past, speaking and acting on issues of climate change and the environment often rendered you a hippie or a leftie, or worse still, a vegan. However, what was once an issue kept in the margins...

Encouragement for the Person Who’s Waiting on a Promise

By: Sabrina Peters“You are faithful to fulfil every promise you’ve made. You manifest yourself as kindness in all you do.” Psalm 145:13 (TPT)I was reminded of that truth personally a little while ago in the simplest of ways. Our daughter Liberty had...

“Our Mission to Save Children”: New Anti-Abuse Technology

By: Michael CrooksThe former CEO of World Vision Australia has launched a revolutionary venture that better protects children from predators.The start-up technology business, Oho, allows organisations that work with children, such as schools and childcare centres, to...

3 Simple Strategies to Supercharge Your Attitude

By: Dr Justin CoulsonI don’t like to deal with absolutes… always, never, everything, nothing. After all, I’m a research scientist. For people like me, I prefer statements like “it depends”. I try to avoid being too certain.When I’m...

From White Supremacy to Civil Rights Activist, Bob Zellner on Being a ‘Son of the South’

By: Laura BennettBob Zellner’s life is really hard to sum up in a two-hour movie, but Son of the South gives us powerful glimpse into the story of this Klansman’s grandson who became a key supporter of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Alabama.When Bob...

Christian Leader: Are You a Painting Or a Window?

By: Stephen McAlpinePaul is not a painting we look at and wish we could be like; rather he is a window to the awesome rescuing grace of the Redeemer. Leader pride produces personality cults, while leader humility stimulates worship of God.I love that quote about the...

Don’t Need God? You Might Have Samson Syndrome

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezSamson had a dilemma. He was so strong! What did he need God for?Samson knew that he was destined to fight and defeat the Philistines. He also knew that he had exceptional strength. He killed a lion with his bare hands. He killed 30 Philistines...

Two Women’s Bold Take on Reconciliation

By: Michael CrooksIt’s National Reconciliation Week and two Australians want to change the way we think about unifying the country.Whenever she talks about reconciliation, the most common question Indigenous Australian “Aunty” Munya Andrews is asked...

What Legacy Are You Building?

By: Dr Justin CoulsonPause and think, for just a moment, of the most excellent person you have ever met…What made them so “excellent”?Is it possible to create an inventory of their attributes; the characteristics of excellence they embody?Aristotle...

Sleep Deprivation and Teens

By: Collett SmartThe Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation.Why are Our Teens Struggling with Sleep Deprivation? Back in...

Toilet Rolls or Not, Supermarkets Won Australians’ Hearts in the Pandemic

By: Michael CrooksDespite their low stocks of soap and spaghetti during the panic-buying of 2020, Australian Supermarkets scored big in the consumer trust-stakes at the height of the pandemic.Based on a survey of Australians by Roy Morgan, the research company...

5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians

By: Akos BaloghI was born behind the Iron Curtain. But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression.We became refugees and emigrated to the West. And so, I grew up on stories of communist oppression: of authorities...

Actor Dylan O’Brien Puts Down the Labels and Picks Up Courage in ‘Love and Monsters’

By: Laura BennettWe need to address the elephant in the room before you see Love and Monsters – watching an end-of-the world movie is different now.We’re living through a pandemic that mirrors the plotline of many disaster movies, so where we once brushed...

Where Will You Shop in the Retail World of Tomorrow?

By: Michael McQueenWhat if instead of going to the shops, the shops came to you? For years, the idea of ‘going shopping’ has been understood as a kind of event; shops have been considered a destination for outings, socialising and buying, and a source of...

Australian Mums on Parenting Generational Alpha

By: McCrindleThere are many people and groups that play an important role in a person’s life – from when they are a child right through to adulthood. These people include friends, teachers, siblings, aunts, uncles, co-workers, partners, and spouses. Yet of...

“I’m Happy I Came Back to that Perspective. It’s Not Just Based on My Bubble” – Jules Sebastian

By: Laura BennettJules Sebastian’s family have been in the spotlight since 2003, when her husband Guy won the first season of Australian Idol.It was a thrilling thing to watch at the time, as a home-grown “church boy” from Adelaide made his way...

The Expectation Gap

By: Sabrina PetersHave you ever bought something online that you were so excited about, but when it finally arrived, it looked nothing like the photo? The description read ‘high quality denim’ but the product ended up with more loose ends than your mums...

‘God and Hamilton’ – The Deeply Religious Story of the Hit Musical

Above: Author of ‘God and Hamilton’, Kevin CloudBy: Michael CrooksIt is the international musical phenomenon that tells the story of a once “forgotten” Founding Father. But Hamilton has underlying themes that reflect the deep faith of its...

Blockchain May Bring Greater Levels of Financial Equality

By: Michael McQueenRecent years have seen cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Etherium attract enormous attention and fascination. While early investors in these currencies made small fortunes overnight (Bitcoin’s value soared over 70% in 2020 alone),...

Faith

Encouragement for the Person Who’s Waiting on a Promise

By: Sabrina Peters“You are faithful to fulfil every promise you’ve made. You manifest yourself as kindness in all you do.” Psalm 145:13 (TPT)I was reminded of that truth personally a little while ago in the simplest of ways. Our daughter Liberty had...

Don’t Need God? You Might Have Samson Syndrome

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezSamson had a dilemma. He was so strong! What did he need God for?Samson knew that he was destined to fight and defeat the Philistines. He also knew that he had exceptional strength. He killed a lion with his bare hands. He killed 30 Philistines...

Why Sweet Revenge Is Actually Bitter

By: Danni SynotAny other space cadets out there? Creative dreamers? Ally McBeals? Creative gifting is so fun, and God can use us to produce some really innovative and cool stuff, but we have to work really hard sometimes to stay focused! With me, my imagination...

Getting Off The Merri-Go-Round Of Your Thoughts

By: Danni SynotI don’t know about you, but sometimes life gets so full on it can almost make you as dizzy as a ride at the carnival. I remember back in high school when a bunch of mates and I decided to go to the show and have some fun on the rides. One of them...

5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians

By: Akos BaloghI was born behind the Iron Curtain. But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression.We became refugees and emigrated to the West. And so, I grew up on stories of communist oppression: of authorities...

‘God and Hamilton’ – The Deeply Religious Story of the Hit Musical

Above: Author of ‘God and Hamilton’, Kevin CloudBy: Michael CrooksIt is the international musical phenomenon that tells the story of a once “forgotten” Founding Father. But Hamilton has underlying themes that reflect the deep faith of its...

The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church

By: Michael CrooksThe pandemic altered the way many people come together to worship, but according to some church leaders, that change is here to stay.When lockdowns hit Australia at the height of the pandemic last year, and services were either closed to the public...

Church’s Silence on Sex has Led Christians to Look to the World for Answers

By: Amy ChengMost Christians’ understanding of sex and sexuality has been shaped by the world because the church has been largely silent about the issue, according to an expert on God and sexuality.Single Minded, an evangelical Christian initiative seeking to...

The Healing Power of Going Back

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezThere are plenty of movies about time travel where the hero has to go back into the past to fix the present. Don’t you wish you could do that? I think we’ve all wished that.But even though the real world isn’t like the movies,...

Australia’s Changing Spiritual Landscape

By: McCrindleA rising trend in Australia is the affinity for no religion1. While one in five Australians (22%) considered themselves as non-religious in 2011, the number has been rising with three in ten (30%) considering themselves as non-religious in 2016.2Despite...

Entertainment

Listening is What’s Missing From Our World, Says ‘Black Imagination’ Artist Natasha Marin

By: Laura BennettYou walk into an art gallery and the moment you do, you are blindfolded. You feel uncomfortable but suddenly attune to auditory stories playing around you.The host explains they themselves are legally blind, and your discomfort dissipates as you...

Indigenous Artist Mitch Tambo Celebrates Women on New Single ‘Dreamtime Princess’

By: Sam RobinsonEver since reaching the final of Australia’s Got Talent in 2019, singer and songwriter Mitch Tambo has been on the rise.The last few years have been quite busy for Mitch, having begun 2020 performing on stage at Fire Fight Australia alongside the...

Actor Dylan O’Brien Puts Down the Labels and Picks Up Courage in ‘Love and Monsters’

By: Laura BennettWe need to address the elephant in the room before you see Love and Monsters – watching an end-of-the world movie is different now.We’re living through a pandemic that mirrors the plotline of many disaster movies, so where we once brushed...

“I’m Happy I Came Back to that Perspective. It’s Not Just Based on My Bubble” – Jules Sebastian

By: Laura BennettJules Sebastian’s family have been in the spotlight since 2003, when her husband Guy won the first season of Australian Idol.It was a thrilling thing to watch at the time, as a home-grown “church boy” from Adelaide made his way...

The Artist Spotlight With Phil Joel

By: Rhema 99.7Phil Joel was part of Newsboys very early on and has rejoined them over the last couple of years for Newsboys United. He is a singer, a songwriter, a dad and an all around good guy. We caught up with Phil to chat about his brand new ep, Better Than I...

“Selfie Dad” Star Michael Jr. on the Healing Power of Faith and Comedy [Movie Review]

By: Laura BennettAll of us have times where it feels like life’s falling off the rails, and in the new faith-based family comedy Selfie Dad we see how the Bible helps a man in crisis rediscover his purpose.Selfie Dad is about Ben Marcus, a one-time comic...

Artist Spotlight With Hillsong United Ft. Jad Gillies

By: Rhema 99.7A couple of weeks ago Hillsong United dropped a surprise live album The People Tour: Live From Madison Square Garden with a live concert video available on Amazon Prime Video. We caught up with worship leader and guitarist Jad Gillies to talk about the...

Harry Connick Jr.’s ‘Alone With My Faith’ is His First Album Entirely Dedicated to His Christian Beliefs

By: Laura BennettHarry Connick Jr. has made a name for himself as one our generation’s greatest crooners since his 1987 debut, popping up in all corners of the entertainment industry as an actor, TV host, Broadway star and composer.Throughout what has been an...

The Artist Spotlight with Coby James

By: Rhema 99.7Coby James is a relatively new artist, making a huge impact. Coby chats about the story behind his song, Pressure, his cover songs and his little sister.Let’s talk about your back story, where it all began for you, because you were pretty young,...

Texas Snowstorm Hampers Production of ‘The Chosen’ Season 2

By: Zoe VictoriaCrowd-funded television series about the life of Jesus, The Chosen, has been affected by snowstorms in Texas that have delayed the production of season two.The snowstorm saw President Biden declare an emergency and millions of residents face power...

Lifestyle

3 Simple Strategies to Supercharge Your Attitude

By: Dr Justin CoulsonI don’t like to deal with absolutes… always, never, everything, nothing. After all, I’m a research scientist. For people like me, I prefer statements like “it depends”. I try to avoid being too certain.When I’m...

What Legacy Are You Building?

By: Dr Justin CoulsonPause and think, for just a moment, of the most excellent person you have ever met…What made them so “excellent”?Is it possible to create an inventory of their attributes; the characteristics of excellence they embody?Aristotle...

10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Having Good Mental Health

By: Akos BaloghFor most of my life, I’ve been blessed with good physical and mental health.I’ve never struggled with depression. And I’ve never struggled with anxiety – until a few years ago. To cut a long story short, I had a panic attack on a...

New Podcast ‘Incurable’ Explores a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

By: Justin RouillonWhen Rhonda Bjelan received an unexpected and terminal cancer diagnosis she did something incredible. Over many days she sat down with her son Clayton, to record the Incurable podcast about her thoughts, her fears and to bring hope to...

Salted Caramel Cheesecake (dairy-free)

By: Susan JoyThis decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake has a beautiful lemony smooth and creamy filling. It’s topped with a delicious layer of pecans and salted caramel. My healthy dessert is perfect for those that need a dairy-free and gluten-free option. Your...

Toilet Rolls or Not, Supermarkets Won Australians’ Hearts in the Pandemic

By: Michael CrooksDespite their low stocks of soap and spaghetti during the panic-buying of 2020, Australian Supermarkets scored big in the consumer trust-stakes at the height of the pandemic.Based on a survey of Australians by Roy Morgan, the research company...

Where Will You Shop in the Retail World of Tomorrow?

By: Michael McQueenWhat if instead of going to the shops, the shops came to you? For years, the idea of ‘going shopping’ has been understood as a kind of event; shops have been considered a destination for outings, socialising and buying, and a source of...

Blockchain May Bring Greater Levels of Financial Equality

By: Michael McQueenRecent years have seen cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Etherium attract enormous attention and fascination. While early investors in these currencies made small fortunes overnight (Bitcoin’s value soared over 70% in 2020 alone),...

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo with Veggie Noodles

By: Susan JoyMy Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with veggie noodles is a healthier spin on a traditional Alfredo recipe. It has a tasty, thick and creamy dairy-free sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food. You can use orange sweet potato or purple-skin sweet...

Is It Time to Refinance?

By: Alex CookWith interest rates in Australia at record lows, it might be time to refinance your home loan.Refinancing is simply the process of paying out your existing loan with a new loan with a different lender (or even the same lender). The ultimate goal is to get...

Parenting

Sleep Deprivation and Teens

By: Collett SmartThe Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation.Why are Our Teens Struggling with Sleep Deprivation? Back in...

A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)

By: Akos BaloghDear Ben and Archie*, You may have noticed the many stories in the news about how lots of women have been hurt by men. Women like Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, and many others. It’s been sad to watch their pain.As you know, we live in a fallen...

The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation

By: Dr Justin CoulsonSmacking is one of those topics in parenting that never really goes away. It’s always in the headlines or creating some kind of provocation on social media.The reason? There’s a disconnect.A little under half of the Australian public...

Why Advice About Alcohol Falls on Deaf Teen Ears (and What You Can Do About It)

By: Dr Justin CoulsonIn late 2019, shortly before COVID-19 began to do its damage, I was in a coastal NSW high school talking to students in Grades 9 and 10 about the latest alcohol statistics. Those stats tell a very good news story. Kids today drink less than ever...

“They Just Have This Intolerable Hatred of Their Bodies” Says ‘Raising Girls Who Like Themselves’ Author

By: Katrina RoeIt’s pretty clear that something is going wrong with our girls when parents report that primary-aged girls are attempting to cut off their tummy fat with scissors.Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine are dissatisfied...

My 7 yr-old Only Eats Chips

By: Dr Justin CoulsonDealing with a fussy eater can be a challenge. Poor eating habits in middle childhood and the tween years tend to be long-lasting. We need to take them seriously.Dear Dr JustinMy beautiful 7-year-old refuses to eat anything apart for a selected...

Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers

By: Dr Justin CoulsonHaving triggers is a part of the human experience but can we control them?Topics discussed in this episode:– Kylie shares a story about her very difficult morning– What are your parenting triggers?– Triggers can be...

4 Lessons About Parenting Teens in a Hyper-Sexualised Age

By: Robert GarrettIn several recent blogs I reference experts encouraging parents to keep the channels of communication open with their teens. From dads staying close to their daughters, to maintaining healthy parental dialogue around social media use, a positive...

Why a Teenager’s Brain is Like a Ferrari with Bicycle Brakes

By: Dr Justin CoulsonWhy do adolescents take risks – a lot? It’s almost like they feel they’re immortal. Adolescents are impulsive. They seek constant stimulation. They don’t weigh risks before they dive headlong into situations.Their impulse...

Sexting: What to Do if It Happens to Your Child

By: Dr Justin CoulsonA friend of mine had an awful ‘sexting’ incident occur with her 11 year-old daughter. Her daughter was having an innocent conversation with a boy from school via text when he asked her to send “noodz” to him. I have two...

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