Mike and Steve Baird grew up as sons of prominent Australian politician Bruce Baird. Both recently moved from corporate roles…
Mike and Steve Baird grew up as sons of prominent Australian politician Bruce Baird. Both recently moved from corporate roles…
Anna Grummitt eats her top meal of 2021, and reflects on how food is something to be delighted in, and an integral part of being human.
In light of Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday, Mark Stephens reflects on the classic singer-songwriter, and on why art is indispensable.
Think “scientific” and “creative” are opposites? Physicist Tom McLeish begs to disagree.
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebreaker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
Tim Costello explains why he’s getting the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebreaker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
Barney Zwartz ponders his own grammar obsession, how language changes over time, and the precious gift of words.
We assume - but rarely name - the elephant in the room when we talk about consent: human dignity.
Justine Toh on harsh parenting, abusive coaching, and the benefits of the Ted Lasso approach to success.
Tim Costello reflects on Ash Barty’s historic Wimbledon win, the EURO final, and the important difference between patriotism and nationalism.
Tim Costello on the debate over Bruce Pascoe’s ‘Dark Emu’, and the need to recognise the image of God in…
Tim Costello explains why he’s getting the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
Tim Costello reflects on individual and systemic evils, and how in the Christian story Jesus comes to deal with them…
Tim Costello reflects on a famous story from Jesus’ life, and what lessons it teaches men about moving from toxic…
Tim Costello comments on the anxiety epidemic in Australia – and shares what he believes is a powerful antidote.
Writing for The Age, Barney Zwartz offers a moving, personal tribute to outgoing Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson.
Natasha Moore reflects on the startling theme of this year’s Dark Mofo festival in Hobart: Come to the Cross.
An extract from Dr Mark Stephens’ latest book ‘The End of Thinking?’
Barney Zwartz ponders his own grammar obsession, how language changes over time, and the importance of words in the Christian story.
Mark Stephens argues that the very public nature of Scott Morrison’s Christian faith might actually be a good thing for our society.
In light of Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce, Barney Zwartz reflects on the Bible’s understanding of marriage.
How the shoot was better and worse than you ever imagined.
The Crusades are one of the most notorious episodes of Christian history.
Few ideas have changed our world more profoundly than this one.
How can we take Christianity seriously, if Christians have so often departed from the tune of Jesus?
Jesus’ most famous parable had a big influence on the early church – and the world.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a rare example of someone whose faith prompted him to stand up to Hitler.
David Bentley Hart demolishes an enduring myth.
David Bentley Hart explains how the story of Jesus changed our understanding of morality.
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebreaker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
In the 2020 Richard Johnson Lecture, historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker asks: does the notion of religious liberty still have currency today?
John Haldane was startled to find that Christianity has sometimes been considered an enemy of art.
John Haldane describes how it developed – and has continued to develop.
You’re 30 and feeling meh about life. Bridie Jabour, The Guardian’s opinion editor, knows your pain.
The wrestle with busyness, productivity, balance, and tech easily becomes the story of our lives.
Michael Wear talks about faith, politics and having Barack Obama as a boss.
The plight of the Tamil family from Biloela makes us ask: could we do refugee politics differently?
How do you raise kids who see the world’s problems, and believe they can do something about it?
A former Yale professor on the clever but morally clueless students pursuing an elite education.
Q & A from the 2019 Richard Johnson Lecture with Tim Dixon and Simon Smart.
In the 2019 Richard Johnson Lecture, Tim Dixon offers a vision for how we might reunite increasingly fragmented societies.
Nick Spencer responds to questions following the 2018 Richard Johnson Lecture.
Nick Spencer delivers the 2018 Richard Johnson Lecture, on what makes the West the West.
William Cavanaugh responds to questions following the 2016 Richard Johnson Lecture.
William Cavanaugh delivers the 2016 Richard Johnson Lecture, on the widely-held assumption that religion causes violence.
