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:
29 January 2022
2 MINS
Truck drivers from all over Canada are descending on Ottawa to call for an end to vaccine mandates. The historic protest has popular support both nationally and globally, even as Prime Minister Trudeau dismisses their pro-freedom message as "fringe" and "unacceptable". A historic convoy of [...]
28 January 2022
3 MINS
With bright colours and happy slogans, Australian sporting leagues have turned ideological conformity into a de facto test for a spot on the field. Whatever happened to tolerance? Haneen Zreika was the first Muslim to play in the AFLW. Debuting in 2019, the Greater Western [...]
25 January 2022
4.7 MINS
There was a lot we knew these last two years that we haven't been able to say for fear of being cast out of polite society. But now these facts are openly discussed by politicians and in the media. Check out the four latest Covid [...]
24 January 2022
3.9 MINS
Every year, the polls show that Aussies love Australia and support keeping our national holiday as it is. It is not racism or ignorance driving this, but the belief that what unites us is worth celebrating. This week our nation celebrates Australia Day. For many [...]
24 January 2022
2.9 MINS
With M&Ms' politically correct rebrand, chocolate will never be the same again. Who knew that confectionery created for wartime rations could be roped into woke corporate virtue-signalling? Ever looked at a bag of M&Ms and thought, ‘I feel excluded’? Are you unable to enjoy that [...]
21 January 2022
3.4 MINS
Is there justified uproar about the podcast interview by George Christensen on the topic of coronavirus vaccines? Let us examine the facts. Federal MP for Queensland George Christensen’s podcast Conservative One is back, but not everyone is happy about it. In his new series called [...]
21 January 2022
2.7 MINS
Open Doors just released its 2022 'World Watch List' which ranks the 50 countries where it is most difficult to follow Jesus. For the first time in two decades, North Korea is not in top spot due to the worsening situation in Afghanistan. Open Doors [...]
20 January 2022
9.1 MINS
Some accuse Pfizer of profiteering during a pandemic. A brief look at their history reveals far worse, from staggering criminal fines to corruption on a global scale. Strangely, those once critical of big business suddenly don't want to know about the skeletons in Pfizer's closet. [...]
17 January 2022
4 MINS
Djokovic made mistakes and he declined the Covid-19 vaccine, but that is not why he was deported. Australia’s Immigration Minister sent Novak home for thinking the wrong things about mandatory vaccination. It is a frightful precedent for the government to set. Margaret Court. Israel Folau. [...]
15 January 2022
1.6 MINS
Produced and narrated by filmmaker Topher Field, Battleground Melbourne recounts the fall of the world’s most liveable city, through the eyes of those who risked everything to save it. Battleground Melbourne is a new documentary by libertarian commentator and filmmaker Topher Field. It tells the story [...]
14 January 2022
4.8 MINS
As the U.S. commemorates a year since the January 6 Capitol riot, questions are being asked about Ray Epps, a ringleader who appears to have special immunity from prosecution.
13 January 2022
4.8 MINS
Western leaders now use ruthless rhetoric against the vaccine free, calling them extremists, dangerous, outcasts, no longer citizens. Demonising minorities is back – and it's a sign of our post-Christian times. History does not look kindly upon societies — or political leaders — who demonise [...]
11 January 2022
3 MINS
‘Mass formation psychosis’ is a theory explaining society-wide groupthink that demonises all opposition. Immunologist Dr Robert Malone recently related it to Covid-19 with podcaster Joe Rogan. In the days since that interview, there has been a concerted effort by the corporate media to discredit the [...]
10 January 2022
2.1 MINS
Canberra residents are urged to make a submission to the inquiry about the ACT Government's extended pandemic powers. If passed, the proposed Bill would give the territory considerable powers over Canberrans' lives and bodies well into 2023. Echoing last year’s Covid power grab by Dan Andrews, [...]
8 January 2022
3.9 MINS
The vaccines don't prevent transmission. Everyone will get covid. Hospital statistics are overblown. These were "conspiracy theories" yesterday. Yet today, everyone from Scott Morrison to Anthony Fauci to Brad Hazzard speaks of them as self-evident facts. What gives? The covid dominoes are falling. In recent weeks, [...]
6 January 2022
3.3 MINS
Novak Djokovic is the world's best tennis player, beloved by countless Australians. Sensationally, just days before the Australian Open begins, he has been turned around at the border for refusing vaccination. The Djokovic affair is an international embarrassment for Australia but a much-needed wake-up call [...]
29 December 2021
2.6 MINS
The New York Times has dropped the ball again, in their incomplete reporting on the murder of an Italian in New York. Unbridled political correctness has resulted in censorship of the facts surrounding the crime. This is neither justice nor journalism. Why is it so [...]
22 December 2021
2.6 MINS
At the time of the first Christmas, the world looked dark. The same is true in our world today. But as the prophet Isaiah says, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus is still the hope of our [...]
21 December 2021
6.3 MINS
Christmas is indescribably special. Even for those who don't believe in Christ, the festive season is still a time of great joy and celebration. Why? How can we find words for the real meaning of Christmas? Christmas is a magical time of year. This holy [...]
16 December 2021
3.4 MINS
Wokeness has infected one of the best-loved religious institutions.





