Kurt Mahlburg
Kurt Mahlburg is a husband to Angie, a father, a freelance writer, and a familiar Australian voice on culture and the Christian faith. He is the Senior Editor and a regular columnist at The Daily Declaration. More of his writings can be found at Mercator, Intellectual Takeout, The Spectator Australia, The American Spectator and Caldron Pool.
A published author, Kurt’s breakout title Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West? explores the social and spiritual challenges facing Western nations and the hope Jesus offers in our crisis. Along with Warwick Marsh, Kurt has co-authored several other books, including Great Southland Revival, Power of Prayer, and Jesus: The Centre of It All.
Kurt is passionate about speaking the truths of Jesus into the public square in a way that makes sense to a secular culture and that gives Christians courage to do the same. He has previously studied architecture, worked as a primary school teacher, and served as a missionary and a young adults pastor. Among Kurt’s other interests are philosophy, history, surf, the outdoors, and travel. He hosts his own blog at Cross and Culture.
Articles by Kurt Mahlburg:
5 December 2023
3.8 MINS
The Grinch that is the ALP has stolen not just Christmas, but also Anzac Day and Australia Day from the state’s official calendar.
5 December 2023
4.1 MINS
The Biden White House marked Transgender Day of Remembrance again this year — but here are four things they hoped you forgot about trans violence.
4 December 2023
2.4 MINS
Christmas is the season of merry interruption — the time we pause to remember God interrupting our world by sending Jesus as the Saviour of the world.
1 December 2023
2.4 MINS
A well-known song from the mid-90s asked, "What if God was one of us?" Two thousand years earlier, Jesus had already answered this question.
30 November 2023
4.1 MINS
Humour, a dazzling musical score and star actors bring the glitter and glad tidings of the first Christmas to life in Journey to Bethlehem.
30 November 2023
2.5 MINS
Handel's Messiah is a staple of the Christmas season. But do you know how this beloved musical masterpiece came about?
27 November 2023
2.5 MINS
Introducing the Canberra Declaration's latest book, co-authored by Kurt Mahlburg and Warwick Marsh — Jesus: The Centre of It All.
10 November 2023
19.9 MINS
According to popular thinking, our planet is headed for a global catastrophe. In this deep dive, we look at 10 reasons to seriously doubt climate alarmism.
18 October 2023
9.5 MINS
The Yes campaign and the corporate media might be in mourning, but in truth, the referendum result is a win for all Australians. Here's why.
12 October 2023
3.4 MINS
Recent financial scandals have exposed multiple Black Lives Matter activists as frauds. Truth be told, their grift was obvious from the start.
2 October 2023
3.4 MINS
California Governor Gavin Newsom now admits he went too far in his response to Covid-19. Is this humility, or is it a bid for the White House?
29 September 2023
3.2 MINS
Albanese Cabinet ministers are spreading disinformation, sharing a Yes Campaign ad falsely claiming Indigenous Australians have been ignored for 250 years. Where are the fact-checkers when you need them?
28 September 2023
3.5 MINS
Trump was one of the most pro-life presidents in American history. So why his recent backflip on abortion?
28 September 2023
4.1 MINS
British comedian Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault a decade after the fact. Has his past caught up with him or is something else at play? The excesses of the #MeToo movement — perhaps most evident in last year’s infamous Johnny Depp trial — seemed [...]
27 September 2023
5.6 MINS
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has resigned, sparking celebration from Australians and speculation about his sudden exit.
27 September 2023
3.4 MINS
The extent of backlash to the Misinformation Bill will only be clear by 2026, if the Government keeps delaying the release of submissions.
25 September 2023
2.8 MINS
The Daily Declaration sat down with Shannon Halliday, the director of the brand-new film on Covid-era abuses, The Essential Church.
22 September 2023
3.9 MINS
Anthony Albanese has announced a Covid inquiry that will specifically ignore the decisions of state and territory governments.
21 September 2023
3.9 MINS
Pastors James Coates and Timothy Stephens are now free. But their treatment at the hands of Canadian authorities is a wake-up call for the church.
20 September 2023
1.7 MINS
A brand new Australian short film reminds women and men that there is hope after abortion. Watch 'I'll Speak for You' now.





