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:
18 December 2023
1.9 MINS
Despite dividing his constituents according to their Covid compliance, Dictator Dan still oversaw the highest percentage of deaths nationwide in Victoria.
18 December 2023
2.9 MINS
Thrown in a communist jail in the USSR for starting an underground church, Dmitri discovered the powerful truth of 'Christ in you, the hope of glory'.
15 December 2023
2.4 MINS
Many Christians are nervous about mixing their faith with politics. But Jesus calls us to shine our light and influence this world for good.
14 December 2023
3.3 MINS
Post-abortion depression is a real phenomenon affecting up to 1 in 3 women who abort, according to a new meta-analysis.
14 December 2023
3.3 MINS
It is only thanks to Jesus' influence on Western values that we understand the immense value of every human life today.
13 December 2023
3.2 MINS
Last week's Elon Musk interview was most memorable not for the billionaire's expletives but for his critique of those obsessed with "looking good while doing evil".
12 December 2023
1.9 MINS
Another pro-Palestinian protest planned for this week highlights the moral and intellectual bankruptcy of Australian leftism.
8 December 2023
3.5 MINS
Far-left political groups including Antifa, radical feminists and LGBTIQ activists have contributed towards a major surge in anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe.
7 December 2023
2.5 MINS
Israelis travelling to Australia have been warned of a “potential threat” to their safety by their nation’s security authorities.
6 December 2023
3 MINS
Following Jesus is not for the fainthearted. It involves risk and radical surrender, but it is the only way to true life.
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.
