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:
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.
20 September 2023
3.1 MINS
World leaders and Pfizer execs now claim they didn't force vaccines on anyone. Apologising is hard: far easier to simply re-write history!
19 September 2023
2.8 MINS
“I was going through the darkest and most chaotic time in my life... these doctors affirmed that chaos into reality,” says Luka Hein.
18 September 2023
4.7 MINS
A speech Senator Nampijinpa Price gave last week has been called “powerful”, “transformational”, and a “turning point” for Australia.
15 September 2023
3.4 MINS
Qantas knows how to virtue signal and become embroiled in scandals, but can it still provide a good service to the Australian customer?
15 September 2023
3.8 MINS
The Covid lab leak theory is back in the news, with a CIA whistleblower alleging this week the agency bribed its own analysts to bury the truth.
14 September 2023
4.1 MINS
Calls for an inquiry into Australia’s Covid-era abuses have intensified with revelations that Australia saw more excess deaths than Sweden, and at a much higher financial cost.
13 September 2023
3.2 MINS
The men’s and women’s finals at this year’s US Open were won by icons of freedom and faith — Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff.
12 September 2023
3.7 MINS
Canada's human rights record is in the spotlight following the deaths of two unvaccinated Canadians who were denied organ transplants.
11 September 2023
2.8 MINS
National broadcaster the ABC has once again put its finger on the scales of the Voice referendum to help the Yes campaign.
8 September 2023
14.1 MINS
The best expression of the unity, love and forgiveness the Lord has for Australia is to vote No on the Voice, say two Christian leaders, one Indigenous and one non-Indigenous.
8 September 2023
2.7 MINS
Ivermectin is a drug with a well-established safety profile. During Covid, it was dangerous “horse paste”. Now it’s safe again. Science!
7 September 2023
5.4 MINS
“If we wish to be a society that elevates women, we must dispense with the lie that prostitution is in any way empowering.” — Alex Antic
7 September 2023
3.4 MINS
Sound of Freedom has taken the box office by storm. $180 million isn't bad for a low-budget Christian flick. What accounts for its success?
6 September 2023
3.4 MINS
Is sanity making a comeback? Over the weekend, Australia’s highest-rating news service shone a spotlight on transgender regret.





