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Faith Amid the Fires: How Chaplains are Meeting Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Australians

Faith Amid the Fires: How Chaplains are Meeting Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Australians

Jan 15, 2020 | News

While emergency services respond to Australia’s bushfire crisis there’s another army quietly assisting people emotionaly and spiritualy: the chaplains.

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Bushfire Trauma – 12 Expert Tips for Helping Someone Who’s Struggling to Cope

Bushfire Trauma – 12 Expert Tips for Helping Someone Who’s Struggling to Cope

Jan 8, 2020 | News

If you’re an Aussie, and you haven’t been been traumatised yet by the current bushfire season, you probably someone you know has.

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Leaders, Here’s How to Beat the Conformity Compulsion

By: Michael McQueen Despite our protestations otherwise, we all have a conformity compulsion. If we sense that the herd is going in a particular direction, we instinctively fear being left behind or stranded. Part of this is likely a hangover from our tribal past as...
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Dairy-Free Sour Cream: A Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy This recipe is in my 5 Week Meal Plan E-Book and it’s time I shared it with you here. Many people with dairy intolerance miss sour cream – well now you can add a big dollop to your Mexican dishes. My creamy and tangy dairy-free sour...
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New Australian Centre Focusing on Women’s Mental Health

By: Amy Cheng Depression during menopause and debilitating periods are some of the mental health problems unique to women and their hormones and biology, but not a lot is known about them.HER (Health, Education and Research) Centre Australia is looking to change...
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Fast Food? Jesus Would Make a Meal Out of It

By: Stephen McAlpine The US just celebrated National Fast Food Day. Go figure!Fast food is guaranteed to do one thing – slow you down. Obesity and health rates track with fast food, though given that lower socio-economic communities across the West eat more of...
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Forget What Your Customer Thinks… How do They *Feel*?

By: Michael McQueen Far from being the rationally operating, pragmatic agents we like to believe we are, more often than not our decisions arise from the seat of our emotions. Our sense of certainty in reaching conclusions and making choices is far more connected to...
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Finding True Rest in a World That’s Too Busy

By: City Bible Forum Do you ever feel that you are just “too” busy? And if so, what do you think might be driving it?You might think that you have to do all the things you have in your plate, but what if you realised there were internal drivers making you...
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‘Falling for Christmas’: Easy Escapism and Optimism in Hard Times

By: Laura Bennett In the lead up to Christmas there are two types of people: those eagerly awaiting the onslaught of holiday movies and Mariah Carey’s impending radio arrival, and those who flinch at the site of red and green and wish Will Ferrell never donned...
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Hybrid Work is Here: So What’s the Outcome?

By: Michael McQueen Hybrid work is underway. Incentivising the return to workplaces has been a struggle for leaders as, for many workers, the freedom and flexibility offered by remote work makes it a high priority. The set of challenges that faces leaders, however, is...
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Japanese Savoury Pancakes: A Paleo Recipe

By: Susan Joy Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) are a popular street food in Japan. These pancakes have a lovely soft centre from the moist vegetables with a firm outside. The main vegetable used in Japanese pancakes is shredded cabbage. I’ve also added sweet...
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The Wiggles and World Vision Team Up for New Song ‘Around the World’

By: Laura Bennett To say 2022 has been a tough year for aid workers around the world would be an understatement.The ongoing ripple effects of the pandemic, coupled with the conflict in Ukraine and our delicate global economy have added pressure to a sector that was...
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Can We Ever Find True Equality?

By: Robert Martin, God in 60 SecondsCan we ever find true equality? Observing the world around us we clearly aren’t equal. People have different abilities, different incomes, different looks, different opportunities. I can’t sing like Justin Bieber, or...
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Food Can Prompt Us Toward Godly Wonder, Says Writer Erin Davis

By: Laura Bennett At its most basic, our consumption of food is about nourishing our bodies and keeping them alive.We all know though the way we eat – and what we eat – can become far more complicated when they’re affected by unhealthy beliefs about...
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Engineering a Fairer Workplace

By: Madelaine Osborne When thinking of iconic tv shows portraying a typical workplace, most people’s go-to would be The Office.But the one that I love and deeply resonate with that little bit more is Parks and Recreation. It is an American political...
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A Creative Entrepreneur, Influencing Culture — Moyin’s Story

By: Yonelani Lupuwana at yesHEisHave ever wondered what determination and resilience would look like in human form? Well, here’s a pretty good guess: Nigerian-born and South African-raised, creative entrepreneur, Moyin Oloruntoba. The pioneer of her own media...
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Knowledge or Wisdom? One is Better Than the Other

By: Brian Harris I chair the academic board of an Australian University College and at a recent board meeting we were discussing “the democratisation of knowledge”, which is a lovely little expression noting that information is now readily available to...
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Need a Job? Top Tips for Job Hunting and Interviews

By: Georgia Free  With Year 12 end-of-year exams finishing, many Aussie school leavers will now be looking for work.NOVA Employment CEO Martin Wren shared with us his top tips for job hunting and interviews. He advises that you: Dress the part Be curious and ask...
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Black Adam – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has some of the most iconic characters in the realm of superheroes. Yet, Warner Brothers continues to struggle with these legendary justice fighters. With each step forward, this team takes a few steps...
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Why Do We Love Origin Stories?

By: God in 60 Seconds Many popular movies are about the origin of certain characters or situations – how they came to be – Batman Begins, X-men origins, Star Wars – the Phantom Menace.But it’s not just movies – we are fascinated by...
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High School Exam Support Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartExam time can be a stressful period for the whole family. I’m thinking ‘first year of High School’ exams, the bigger ‘final years of school’ exams and the ‘end of each year’ exams in general.Some teens adjust...
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Your Team May Be Diverse, But Do They Say What They Think?

By: Michael McQueen Everybody wants a diverse team. Recent years have seen diversity become a new priority for businesses, often above other values – and for good reason! While quotas are a matter of some controversy, the contemporary push for diversity leads to...
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Faith

When Your Armour is Too Big

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezPut on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:11, NIV).When David volunteered to take on Goliath the giant, he found that the armour was too big for him (1 Samuel 17:39)....
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What is the Ultimate ‘Big Question’ People are Asking?

By: Robert Martin, City Bible ForumWhen we began asking big questions on the podcast and radio show Bigger Questions (formerly Logos Live) over 7 years ago, I must confess I wondered if we’d quickly run out of big questions. Would the show just wrap up after...
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A Creative Entrepreneur, Influencing Culture — Moyin’s Story

By: Yonelani Lupuwana at yesHEisHave ever wondered what determination and resilience would look like in human form? Well, here’s a pretty good guess: Nigerian-born and South African-raised, creative entrepreneur, Moyin Oloruntoba. The pioneer of her own media...
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Okay, So it’s a Secular Age – But Jesus is Still Working

By: Stephen McAlpine I had the sweet opportunity to have a long chat with a “baby Christian” the other week at a church gathering.Standing outside on the lawn in the warm sun, live music in the background, a long conga line waiting in the food queue beside...
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When a Jewish Thought Leader Flies the Flag for Christianity

By: Kristian Johnson When a Jewish thought-leader is championing the cause of Christianity, you know there’s got to be good reason.Dennis Prager, a nationally syndicated talk show host in America, in an interview with Australian former deputy John Anderson, flew...
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Seeing the Eternal in the Ephemeral: Can Sport Point us Towards God?

By: Aaron Johnstone When was the last time you simply sat back, embraced the moment and took it all in? For me it was over the weekend, seeing an annual tradition grow in significance and membership over the AFL Grand Final weekend.Every year, I pack the car, catch...
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Between Toxic Positivity and a ‘Deus Remotus’: Getting the Balance Right

By: Brian Harris Toxic positivity is a new buzz word which rightly laments the irritating habit of attributing something positive to everything that happens, the kind of “if life serves you lemons, make lemonade” mindset which undergirds most bumper...
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Getting Rid of the Cross

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez There are many people who try to get rid of the Cross, and in many different ways, and not all of them are atheists.Let me make it clear that I believe in a real God and a real devil. And I believe that God has brought salvation to the world...
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The Making of the Western Mind Goes Back to the Cross, Says Author

By: Kristian Johnson“To go almost on pilgrimages, to take the knee, to fill great civic centres, not just in the United States, but across the Western world. I would argue that there is nothing culturally given about this, it’s reflective of highly...
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Your False Self [Devotion]

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez One of the biggest struggles you will have in your own life will be against your false self. How can I be so confident in telling you this? Because it’s my biggest struggle too!In recent years, I’ve realised that the way I grew up,...
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Entertainment

Gosling and Ferrell’s Fresh Take on an Old Tale in ‘Spirited’

By: Russ Matthews In a year when there has been little to laugh about and even little to give us hope in cinemas, who would have thought it could be found in a film from Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.Many may be skeptical about a musical based on A Christmas...
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Movie Review

By: Michael Walsh In February 2018, Marvel Studios released Black Panther. It was the first superhero film with a predominantly black cast.Then this Marvel film launched a cultural phenomenon that culminated in the movie being the first superhero film nominated for...
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Aussie Short ‘The Moths Will Eat Them Up’ Goes Global with Anti-Violence Message

By: Laura Bennett It’s a sad reality, but many women understand the feeling of being watched when they’re walking alone and not feeling safe when travelling on public transport, having to be constantly aware of their surroundings.Australian filmmakers...
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Black Adam – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has some of the most iconic characters in the realm of superheroes. Yet, Warner Brothers continues to struggle with these legendary justice fighters. With each step forward, this team takes a few steps...
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‘The Chosen’ Season 3: Following Jesus Isn’t About Having an Easy Life

By: Laura Bennett Since The Chosen debuted in 2017 it has quickly gained a reputation for revolutionising both the method and style of faith-based storytelling.Funded by viewers and distributed through its own app and streaming platform, The...
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It’s Worth the Ride as ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett Somehow when France and fashion combine the stage is set for dreams to come true, and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris knows it.Based on the 1958 book by Paul Gallico, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is about widowed English cleaner Ada Harris...
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Three Thousand Years of Longing [Movie Review]

By: Reel Dialogue Genies, or as stated in George Miller’s romantic fantasy, the Djinn, have been part of human folklore for centuries. And none more iconic than the genie of Aladdin’s lamp. But A. S. Byatt’s short story The Djinn in the...
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From Winnie to Wedding Bells: Where is Danica McKellar Now?

By: Sharon Fitness If you’re talking classic coming-of-age sitcoms, you’ve got to mention The Wonder Years, which ran from 1988 to 1993.The hilarious and often heart-wrenching show followed Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) and his best friend Paul (Josh...
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‘The Faith of Elvis’: Billy Stanley Recounts the Prayers of an Icon

By: Laura Bennett In the recent Elvis movie the life one of the most successful superstars was explored with Baz Luhrman giving it the glitzy Hollywood treatment only he can.As fans learned about the highs and lows of Elvis’ glamorous stage career, the...
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‘Lifemark’ Proves That Christian Cinema Can Deliver [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews Over the years, The Kendrick Brothers have established themselves as the benchmark for faith-based or Christian films.From Fireproof to War Room, these siblings have done all they can to lift the quality of this genre while keeping...
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Lifestyle

Dairy-Free Sour Cream: A Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy This recipe is in my 5 Week Meal Plan E-Book and it’s time I shared it with you here. Many people with dairy intolerance miss sour cream – well now you can add a big dollop to your Mexican dishes. My creamy and tangy dairy-free sour...
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Japanese Savoury Pancakes: A Paleo Recipe

By: Susan Joy Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) are a popular street food in Japan. These pancakes have a lovely soft centre from the moist vegetables with a firm outside. The main vegetable used in Japanese pancakes is shredded cabbage. I’ve also added sweet...
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Cinnamon & Pecan Tea Cake – Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy This is a moist almond-vanilla tea cake that’s sprinkled with a cinnamon and pecan strudel-like topping. It’s the perfect cake to serve to guests for morning or afternoon tea. Serve with a dollop of vanilla coconut yoghurt or whipped cashew...
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Ranch Dressing – Paleo Friendly Recipe

By: Susan Joy Serve this tasty and easy-to-make, dairy-free Ranch Dressing drizzled over salads, Loaded Sweet Potatoes or wedges, as a dip for raw veggies or gluten-free chicken nuggets, as a spread in gluten-free burgers or wraps. You can basically put it on...
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Food Can Prompt Us Toward Godly Wonder, Says Writer Erin Davis

By: Laura Bennett At its most basic, our consumption of food is about nourishing our bodies and keeping them alive.We all know though the way we eat – and what we eat – can become far more complicated when they’re affected by unhealthy beliefs about...
Read More

Need a Job? Top Tips for Job Hunting and Interviews

By: Georgia Free  With Year 12 end-of-year exams finishing, many Aussie school leavers will now be looking for work.NOVA Employment CEO Martin Wren shared with us his top tips for job hunting and interviews. He advises that you: Dress the part Be curious and ask...
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Understanding Generation Alpha

By: Mark McCrindle There is a growing generation that few people have heard of. Within 4 years they will outnumber the Baby Boomers, and many of them will live to see the 22nd Century. We’re talking about Generation Alpha, the children of Generation Y, and often...
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Three Reasons Why We Procrastinate (And How to Overcome it)

By: Andrew Laird We all have moments of procrastination. We live in a world marred by sin, so we all inevitably have to do things we don’t enjoy doing or find hard to do.Even so, many of us probably wish that we didn’t procrastinate so much! But before we...
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Why Sustainable, Ethical Fashion is Possible

By: Ben McEachen Incredibly, a Liam Neeson action movie inspired James Bartle to do something positive for the world.When James saw Taken in 2008, he wasn’t inspired to become a violent vigilante (like Neeson’s character).Instead, he was so...
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Todd Sampson Wants Us to Take a Good, Hard Look at the Internet’s Impact on Our Lives

By: Ben McEachen I love the ambition of Todd Sampson’s second season of documentary series Mirror Mirror.In short, advertising guru and Gruen mainstay Sampson takes on the internet.“This second season focuses on how the internet is...
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Parenting

Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead

By: Amy Cheng Parents are unknowingly hindering their child’s studying when they go into their rooms and ask how their study is going, a new survey has revealed – students also revealed the ways in which parents could be helpful in the lead up to exams.An...
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Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?

By: Sam Chan Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Is it to win? To become pros?No! They’re the wrong reasons that’ll make you a toxic parent on the sideline.So why make our kids play sport?It’s because we believe that sports is...
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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood

By: Annette Spurr Every mother, if she’s honest, will tell you that motherhood is both their greatest honour and hardest struggle.Loss of identity, parenting fails and search for purpose are just some of the issues mothers face every day.Mirette Abraham was just...
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Want Your Kids to Do Well in School? Send Them to Church First!

By: City Bible Forum For most of this year, my wife and I have been agonising over whether to send our first born, nearly 4-year-old son, to a public or an independent religious school. He’s an energetic child, with a strong appetite for learning and social...
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Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

By: Collett SmartFor parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Paul is my go-to expert on all things drug and...
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Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age

By: Mark McCrindle In the last two decades technology has advanced at lightning speed, and it can be challenging for all of us – no matter what generation we are a part of – to keep up.Especially since something we were once a little unsure of, perhaps...
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Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

By: Collett SmartFestivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. It is wonderful to be young! Encouragingly, it has been reported that teens today are making better choices with alcohol than...
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6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

By: Collett SmartThere is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties...
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The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartA shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects. Of course, we’ve known for many years about the importance of touch for the healthy physical and...
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

By: Collett Smart“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. It’s true! I really do love teenagers! Every year I get to spend a week in January...
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