By: Laura Bennett
Kids movies can so often go one of two ways: they’re either nauseously sanitised, or layered with subtle innuendo it’s hoped only adults will notice.
Entertainment and Arts
Kelly Rowland Opens Up About Faith, Marriage, Justice, God’s Provision
By: Hope Media
In the midst of the USA’s COVID-19 shutdown, and the Black Lives Matter protests prompted by the death of George Floyd, pastor Erwin McManus of Mosaic Church had the opportunity to interview The Voice coach and former Destiny’s Child singer, Kelly Rowland.
Liz Vice – Let Justice Roll
By: Rodney Olsen
Some years ago, I discovered an album that quickly became a favourite of mine. I then started raving about my discovery to friends who began buying their own copies.
A Groundbreaking Indigenous Approach to Policing is Making a Difference
Above: Warakurna elder Daisy Ward has a strong relationship with police officers Revis Ryder and Wendy Kelly.
By: Laura Bennett
Policing in remote indigenous communities has a troubled history—but one police station is doing things differently.
Interview with Dami Im: How Can We Sing When It Hurts?
Above: Dami Im | Source: Facebook
By: City Bible Forum
The music industry offers acclaim, glitter, sequins and applause. Yet it may not allow expression of challenging or difficult emotions or feelings. On this episode of the Bigger Questions podcast, our guest Dami Im shares part of her story and some of the challenges of stardom and how she finds comfort, peace, and purpose.
Hillsong’s Insights on Racial Tensions in the US
By: Laura Bennett
Feelings of guilt and shame are universal. We all have times where it seems we can’t get away from our past mistakes, and where present day failures could ruin our chances of future fulfilment. However, there are pathways out of shame, and that’s what season two of Hillsong Channel’s NOW with Natalie is set to tackle later this year.
Five Ways in Which Netflix Reveals Something Bigger
By: City Bible Forum
We all love a good Netflix binge, but is there something more we can learn about ourselves and about life? Below are five ways in which modern popular culture reveals something bigger.
Young & Free on Worship in Lockdown, and Their New Singles
By: Laura Bennett
In a time where thousands of voices are vying for our attention, Hillsong youth band Young & Free are cutting through the noise to draw people to God with their new singles Best Friends and Never Have I Ever.
‘Same Kind of Different As Me’ Shines a Spotlight on Our True Motivations
By: Laura Bennett
Above: Djimon Hounsou plays Denver and Greg Kinnear plays Ron in ‘Same Kind of Different As Me’ from Paramount Pictures.
How do you measure ‘difference’?
Generally it’s attributed to the person who’s unlike the majority around them – whether by status, race or gender. Or the person whose preferences aren’t agreed upon by everyone else.
The Man Behind So Many Sunday Worship Songs: Paul Baloche Releases New Album
By: Laura Bennett
You may not know his face, but if you’ve been in church for any length of time, it’s likely you will have sung a song penned by Paul Baloche.