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:
10 June 2022
5.4 MINS
An infamous spectacle from the 1980s reveals that Australians are not as immune to irrational fear — and the scapegoating of nonconformists — as we like to think. As the dust settles on Covid, many Australians are still trying to make sense of the radical [...]
8 June 2022
5.4 MINS
When Australia debated same-sex marriage in 2017, those arguing that the sexualisation of children would soon follow were called bigots. A child-themed drag show in Texas is only the latest evidence that the "bigots" were right.
7 June 2022
2.1 MINS
The comedian dares a takedown of transgenderism. Though panned by the establishment, his message is popular with ordinary viewers. British comedian Ricky Gervais won global infamy for his merciless opening speech at the 2020 Golden Globes. The dry eight-minute routine decried woke hypocrisy, confronted Hollywood’s [...]
6 June 2022
2.1 MINS
Listen to this insightful interview with Dr Jason Hubbard about the history of Zinzendorf and the Moravians, whose 300th anniversary will be celebrated later this month. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1700-1760) is a little-known figure from church history who deserves far more attention than [...]
6 June 2022
2.7 MINS
The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh travels to the plains of Africa and the ivory towers of academia to ask a four-word question that is transforming the transgender debate.
2 June 2022
2.8 MINS
New research claims that most Australians believe Covid lockdowns were justified, even after all the harm they caused. How accurate is the study — and what are the implications for our country? A widely circulated Nine News article this week announced that “a new study [...]
6 May 2022
3.7 MINS
Intention There is no sacred-secular divide in God’s world. Everything on earth is His, including Australia’s future government. Scripture The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all around Him; righteousness and justice [...]
3 May 2022
2.5 MINS
Crikey recently reported on the Canberra Declaration’s prayers for the 2022 election. Plenty of the details were wrong, but we’re happy to have our prayer campaign amplified nationwide! The Canberra Declaration’s election prayer campaign is already making an impact nationally. Left-wing news blog Crikey put [...]
20 April 2022
3.5 MINS
Is cancel culture under threat? Billionaire Elon Musk and the New York Times have both spoken out on the necessity of free speech in a democracy. Unless you live under a rock, you must have heard the big news: Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, [...]
8 April 2022
3.1 MINS
Outsiders host Rita Panahi says that a bit of cheap PR won't fix the damage Victoria Police did to their brand during Covid. Reform is needed to flush out the violence and politicisation that has marred VicPol in recent years. “After two years of overreach [...]
7 April 2022
3.1 MINS
With one simple question, Senator Alex Antic this week revealed just how real the 'slippery slope' is. Five years ago we undefined marriage. Now Australia's top medical minds can't define a woman. Can Australia’s Department of Health define what a woman is? This was the [...]
7 April 2022
5 MINS
Former NIH director Francis Collins was wrong on many of his Covid talking points. In some cases, he was intentionally dishonest. Months after Collins was exposed, evangelical leaders still haven't apologised for lending him their platform. Three months on from Megan Basham’s scathing report on [...]
6 April 2022
1.7 MINS
Martyn Iles will be joining the Canberra Declaration on our Zoom prayer call tonight. Join us as we pray for the upcoming federal election. The federal election is just around the corner. From a hint that Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently dropped, it seems very [...]
6 April 2022
4.5 MINS
The woke agenda to sexualise schoolchildren points to something deeper and just as sinister.
5 April 2022
5 MINS
The revelations coming from Hunter Biden's laptop — and the way they have been hidden from public view — have enormous implications for Joe Biden's presidency, and for every citizen of the West.
1 April 2022
9.6 MINS
In this special tribute, the Canberra Declaration thanks George Christensen for his friendship and his fearless stand for Christian values over many years. Read excerpts of George's farewell speech, delivered this week in Canberra. George Christensen, the LNP member for Dawson on the north Queensland [...]
31 March 2022
3.2 MINS
The World Economic Forum has made its globalist goals and Marxist ideology plain. This week, Senator Alex Antic had questions about how far the WEF has already penetrated Australia's institutions. During a speech in the Senate this week in Canberra, South Australian Senator Alex Antic [...]
30 March 2022
2.4 MINS
Australia's most recognisable pastor, Brian Houston, has apologised to Hillsong Church and others he has hurt in an email sent today. Brian Houston emailed members of Hillsong Church today to apologise for his recent misconduct that led to him resigning as Global Senior Pastor. The [...]
30 March 2022
2.9 MINS
Disney has been a vocal opponent of Florida's new Parental Rights Bill. Leaked video footage of a recent Disney staff meeting reveals just how deep the 'gay agenda' at the children's entertainment company goes. Leaked video footage of a Disney all-hands meeting shows high-level executives [...]
29 March 2022
3.2 MINS
Children are increasingly exposed to harmful gender ideology. Florida Governor Ron De Santis has pushed back to protect young school children from sexualisation. Bizarrely, Disney isn't happy about it.
