Author: David Wood
By: Akos Balogh
‘Whatever you do, don’t bring up politics’, says my cousin as we walk into the restaurant.
By: Brian Harris
It’s an incredibly bold claim that Paul makes at the end of what is one of the most beautiful passages of Scripture.
By: Russ Matthews
Unveiling a new chapter in the Mission: Impossible saga, Thelma, where the spotlight is not on Tom Cruise, but on the remarkable 93-year-old June Squibb (Table 19).
By: Ben McEachen
Like every parent, Scott expected the usual things for his three sons and their lives.
By: Helping Hands TV
“Diversity is being invited to the party, but inclusion is being asked to dance,” begins Dr. Louise Gosbell, on answering the question, What does it mean to be inclusive?
By: Steff Willis
Whether or not you’ve had a formal mentor, we all know the value of having people in our lives who believe in us—someone to offer encouragement, lift us up, pray with us, and challenge us when needed.
By: Mark McCrindle
Generation Alpha, born 2010-2024, is the first generation to be entirely born in the 21st century.
By: Mike Crooks
Want to live to a ripe old age? Then live in Australia (if you’re not here already).
By: Nicola Hodren
The HSC exams are tough, not just because of the studying, but also because of the social pressure and constant comparison with your peers.
“Therefore, keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” (Mark 13:35–36, NIV)
By: Russ Matthews
A new Guy Ritchie movie almost feels inevitable each year; some years, there are even two. Being one of the quickest working directors, the results sometimes reflect his swift pace.
By: Rinet Van Lill
R U OK Day, observed in September each year, is a reminder of the significance of conversations and human connection for nurturing mental well-being. .
By: Steve Dunster
Michelle Pearse is the newly appointed CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL).
By: Johanna McCarthy
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is not a new diagnosis, however, in recent years, research and awareness of how ADHD may present in women and girls has grown.
By: Russ Matthews
The Kendrick Brothers have helped to set a new standard for faith-based films with quality writing and productions.
By: Ben McEachen
Women are the “perfect” choice for truck driving and Australia would be better for it, according to Lyndal Denny.
By: Brian Harris
Proverbs 22:20 reads, “I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.”
By: Helping Hands TV
One of a parent’s most heartfelt desires is to see a cherished child transform into an independent adult.
By: Mike Crooks
For those settling onto the couch for more sports action as the Paralympics rolls out in Paris: here’s our guide to 10 members of the Aussie Paralympic team to watch:
By: Michael McQueen
With AI making waves across industries and hybrid work demand still strong, HR leaders find themselves in a unique moment of needing to reassess some of the systems they have in place.
By: Brian Harris
It’s an often overlooked statement that is strangely counter-cultural: “You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.”
By: Helping Hands TV
This weekend, in families and communities all around Australia, dads, grandfathers and father figures will be recognised and celebrated for the important roles they play in our lives.
By: Laura Bennett
In an era where information overload is a norm, raising children with strong spiritual values can seem daunting amidst various parental responsibilities.
By: Susan Joy
This no-fuss yeast-free pizza base recipe tastes delicious and has a great texture the whole family will love. I’ve made the pizza bases into individual serving sizes.
By: Helping Hands TV
Paralympians Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson are the team to beat in Paris this year, and back home in Australia we will be cheering them on.
By: Robert Martin
I recently heard Australian TV presenter, Sonia Krueger, talk about the prospect of getting grey hair, and she found it ‘scary’.
By: Charlotte Life
As an openly Christian person, I have experienced situations where a new believer or non-Christian has asked questions about my beliefs, and it can come quite suddenly.
By: Mike Crooks
In the attempt to close the gap between the quality of life of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, the nation is falling behind.
Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’ “Yet even then their testimony did not agree. (Mark 14:58–59, NIV)
By: Michael McQueen
Travel and tourism are nearing a full recovery since its crash in 2020. After months spent locked away in our houses and our own countries, travellers are keen to hit the road again with all the numbers steadily heading upwards.[1]
By: Laura Bennett
Kati Gapaillard is the CEO of the Fathering Project, an organisation dedicated to improving children’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and preventing harm by advocating for positive engaged fatherhood.
By: CMAA
Can the price of a coffee really change a life? Yes, it absolutely can! Because $6 is all it takes to feed a refugee child every day for a whole month.
By: Amy Isham
To non-religious people, secularism represents the freedom to live in a way that suits them, and majority religions don’t get to tell them what’s right or wrong.
By: Susan Joy
These petite Paleo Ciabatta Dinner rolls have a crisp crust and a lovely soft centre that’s light and airy, similar to traditional Italian Ciabatta bread.
By: Stephen McAlpine
On the surface it seems astounding: Australian young people are among the worst affected by the mental health crisis that is reverberating around the globe since the COVID pandemic hit.
By: Joni Boyd
Maria fled to Uganda to escape the war in South Sudan, running with her parents and siblings to escape the shooting.
Do you ever sleep a full eight hours and wake up tired, only to repeat the cycle the next night, and the next, and wonder what on earth is going on?
By: Russ Matthews
Colleen Hoover’s beloved novel was a TikTok phenomenon that led to worldwide success for all those who may wonder why a romantic drama like It Ends With Us is getting so much media attention.
By: Yvette McDonnell
Lindy Hedges is a university lecturer at Notre Dame and a Christian therapist in private practice. She’s also a director of the ADHD Foundation of Australia.
Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.“But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” (Mark 13:1–2, NIV)
By: Laura Bennett
In a world increasingly aware of mental health, anxiety remains a heavily discussed yet often misunderstood phenomenon.
By: Michael Walsh
Celebrated Māori director Mike Jonathan’s Ka Whawhai Tonu boldly tells the story of a crucial battle in the first land wars fought in New Zealand’s Waikato region.
By: Michael McQueen
I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been a futurist for over a decade now, but I’ve been mindstuck about robots.
By: Steff Willis
In the world of elite sports, achieving excellence often involves more than just physical prowess.
By: Mark McCrindle
The health of an organisation’s culture influences and determines the health of the organisation.
By: Clare Bruce
Four independent Australian artists are among the finalists of this year’s Peoples Choice Awards, a music award event held online each year by CMAA to provide a platform for Christian music.
By: Lauren Chee
Experiencing guilt is a part of being human. Guilt is the feeling that we have acted against our personal standards or values in some way.
By: Ben McEachen
One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea.
By: Helping Hands TV
“We need to see time as like gold,” says Amanda Rose, founder of Entrepreneurial and Small Business Women Australia.
By: Russ Matthews
The brand Pop-Tarts has a special place in the hearts of generations of breakfast connoisseurs worldwide.
By: Sabrina Peters
In the realm of mental health and therapy, understanding the various states of mind can be a crucial tool for individuals striving for emotional balance and effective decision-making.
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. (Mark 12:33–34, NIV)
By: Georgia Free
An epic novel, The Wild Date Palm explores the fate of ordinary people whose mission collides with the secret agenda of powerful countries.
By: Russ Matthews
Richard Linklater is a name that does not roll off the average moviegoer’s tongue.
By: Brian Harris
Psalm 90:10 makes the sobering claim that “The length of our days is seventy years.”
By: Aaron Johnstone
Traditionally, philosophers and spiritual leaders have believed that you must be religious to have a mystical and profound experience.
By: Steff Willis
We all know the benefits of exercising include improved physical and mental health, yet many of us struggle to find the motivation.
By: Laura Bennett
There’s a certain kind of bravery in auditioning for The Voice: sure, it could lead to your singing career taking off and a dream being realised, but you’ve also got to sing. Live on TV. Vulnerably. With everyone watching ready to critique your voice, your clothes and stage presence.
By: Helping Hands TV
Our buying power can do more for good than our charitable giving says Adam McCurdie, founder and CEO of Humanitix.
By: Russ Matthews
Harry Connick Jr. has had a storied career that includes groundbreaking jazz music, acting throughout the years, and worldwide fame.
By: Nico Benalcázar
Rafaella, at just 14 years old, glided across the waters of the Misahualli River with the grace of a seasoned athlete.
By: Nikki Duthie
There is no better feeling than coming home after a long day and collapsing onto the couch.
By: Mark McCrindle
The Paris 2024 Olympics is underway and Australians are filled with pride for Aussie athletes ahead of the games.
By: Helping Hands TV
The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family.
By: Steff Willis
When you hear the word ‘minimalism,’ you might envision blank walls and empty shelves, but for Christine, it’s been about redefining her values and embracing a simpler way of living.
“Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” (Mark 14:9, NIV)
By: Russ Matthews
Deadpool: He is the one Marvel character everyone wants to see in cinemas. Still, most feel guilty even acknowledging they enjoy his existence.
by: Susie Holt
Today is not your average day. Today is Stand Together Day and to celebrate, our team are pushing away our comfy work chairs to stand up for the workday. As we do, we’ll be remembering the 122,000 Australians who will be without a safe home tonight, many of them hidden from sight.
Many people who are experiencing homelessness are what we call the “hidden homeless”. People who don’t have a secure, safe home of their own, but find a place to sleep on couches, futons and in spare rooms of people in their world, supporting them in their difficult time. As we discussed this recently as a team of Christian broadcasters, we discovered that, without realising it, multiple people in the room had experienced hidden homelessness.
For eight years and nearly 2500 episodes, Luke Holt was networked across 27 Christian Radio stations as a part of the Luke and Susie radio show. Luke and Susie have three sons and live what they would describe as a happy life in a happy and safe home. However, on his 23rd birthday Luke sat homeless at a train station in the western suburbs of Sydney with no money, no friends or family, no options.
Luke’s story highlights that hidden homelessness can happen to anyone. Complete strangers chose to stand together with a young and broken man.
Ashley remembers her first experience of homelessness when she was four years old. Throughout most of her childhood and teen years, Ashley faced ongoing struggles with mental health, tragic life events, and family conflict. Growing up, home was never a safe place. As an adult, Ashley pursued further study in community services. When she came across the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a document written by the UN over 75 years ago, Ashley caught her first glimpse of the life she deserves to live. For the first time in her life, she believed she was worthy.
Today, Ashley applies her lived experience in her role at Mission Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Ashley’s story highlights that there is hope to end homelessness in Australia if we choose to stand together.
On this Stand Together Day, we’re encouraging you to remember those who are experiencing homelessness and consider what you can do to be a part of the solution. Mission Australia’s goal is to see the end of homelessness in Australia. It can be done, if we stand together to ensure all Australians have a safe place to call home.
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By: Brian Harris
It was a slightly unexpected and somewhat abrupt question, but afterwards its wisdom struck me.
By: Ben McEachen
Buying or renting is not a competition. We all have to live somewhere, and our options tend to boil down to: rent or buy.
By: Helping Hands TV
The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family.
by: Susan Holt
“Snuggle season”. That’s what I call winter. It’s the time of year when the uggies are thrown on (and sometimes worn in public!), the blankets come out and all the winter woollies get first pick from the wardrobe.
I’ve recently become very aware that I’m afforded the privilege of having winter as my favourite season as someone with a safe home.
Across Australia, 3000 people are expected to reach out to homeless services, such as Mission Australia, in the next hour. Around 122,000 people are experiencing homelessness, many of them Australia’s hidden homeless, on any given night.
Hearing these numbers can feel overwhelming. Mission Australia, however, are unswerving in their passion to serve the needs of these Australians, moving each one towards independence.
Mission Australia stand with individuals and families across the country to provide practical support, find suitable housing and target the main known causes of homelessness in a bid to prevent more people facing a night without a safe home.
As such, we are standing together with Mission Australia whose founding purpose is, “Inspired by Jesus Christ, Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God.”
Right now you can share your stories of how someone has stood with you through a difficult time, just as Mission Australia does with Australians in need.
Mission Australia believes homelessness can be ended in Australia. This instils great hope in me that one day, all Australians will be safe and warm throughout snuggle season.
To pray for the work of Mission Australia and find out more, click here.
By: Andrew Laird
In my job I meet up with a lot of people, and so whenever I go to a meeting I always go prepared…with a book.
By: Bec Spencer
This is my go-to banana loaf when I have spare over-ripe bananas or just because (why do we need an excuse to make banana bread?!)
By: Susan Holt
Inspired by the work of Mission Australia with Australia’s homeless community, the 2024 Stand Together Day Awards give you the opportunity to nominate someone who stood alongside you during a difficult moment in your life and honour their role in your story.
Every day, Mission Australia is working towards a goal of ending homelessness in Australia, delivering homelessness crisis and prevention services, collaborating with people in need to tackle the root causes of their challenges.
Mission Australia have been committed to standing together with Australians experiencing homelessness since 1859. In 2023, over 149,000 people were served through their tireless efforts.
As such, Mission Australia know how important it is to have someone stand alongside those who are struggling in life and, along with Christian Media and Arts Australia, have created the Stand Together Day Awards.
The Stand Together Day Awards exists to honour the people in your world who have stood with you, providing support through a challenging time that you have faced. All of us at some point face difficult times and all too often these times come unexpectedly.
We want to hear the stories of those who, like Mission Australia, have provided practical support and stood with you as you faced your most challenging times. Our hope is that through hearing these inspirational stories, we’ll see more and more people recognise their capacity to make a difference for those around them.
To make your nomination for the Stand Together Day Awards, fill in the nomination form here and tell us about you and the person you are nominating. Together, you could be heading to the Gold Coast, expenses paid, to receive the Stand Together Day Award at a special event, hosted by Christian Media and Arts Australia.
To find out more about Mission Australia and pray for their work, click here.
By: Brian Harris
I’m due to preach on Joshua as a one off message in a series exploring interesting Bible characters.
Recently my husband and I purchased a new King Sized bed. We also updated all our bed linen to give me the bed that I had been dreaming of.