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 January 2021
8.5 MINS
Has equality for women been achieved? You’ll hear quite different answers to this question depending on whom you ask. But here’s something we can all agree on: in the West, by almost any measure, today is the best time for women to be alive. This [...]
25 January 2021
5.6 MINS
The following is an excerpt from Kurt Mahlburg’s new book, Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West? ~~~ The Myall Creek massacre of 1838 was one of the darkest events in Australia’s history. A group of former convicts had been roaming the surrounding district [...]
24 January 2021
2.7 MINS
For Democrats, Biden voters, and progressives more generally in America, there is lots of peace and unity to look forward to. For everyone else, there are some deep concerns about the path ahead for America -- concerns that were well known long before the election.
23 January 2021
2.7 MINS
An Australia Day tradition that has emerged over recent years is to fiercely debate whether or not we should even celebrate Australia Day on the 26th of January. Calls to “change the date” grow louder each year, even as the majority of Australians remain supportive [...]
20 January 2021
2.4 MINS
On the eve of Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, President Trump released a farewell address. In his remarks, he wished the incoming Biden administration success, urged national unity, and summarised the ethos and keystone achievements of his four-year term. [...]
15 January 2021
4.2 MINS
An excerpt from Kurt Mahlburg’s new book, Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West? ~ It was a year for the history books. Each of us has a story to tell about how the events of 2020 impacted us. Fires, pestilence, lockdowns and riots: [...]
14 January 2021
5.6 MINS
Silencing voices to “purify” the public square. Making lists of dissidents. Shutting down bank accounts of political figures. Purging parliaments of “loyalists”. This is the language of revolution -- and it is an accurate description of the campaign now being waged against the outgoing American [...]
11 January 2021
3.3 MINS
Weren’t BLM rioters egged on by leading politicians? Wednesday, January 6, was a dark day. The world looked on as disaffected Trump supporters stormed what should have been a fortress -- the United States Capitol. Congressional offices were trashed, over 80 arrests were made, and [...]
6 January 2021
7.4 MINS
It’s the debate that won’t go away: did Joe Biden win the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election legitimately, or as a result of voter fraud?
4 January 2021
5 MINS
Last week, a Chinese citizen journalist was sentenced to four years in jail. Her crime: reporting on the coronavirus outbreak that began in her city of Wuhan. Zhang Zhan, 37, insists that all of her reports were based on first-hand accounts from locals. But because [...]
30 December 2020
1.7 MINS
As 2021 begins, we want to start the year right by lifting Jesus up and recognising His rightful place in our lives and in our nation. As such, we are calling for 21 days of prayer and fasting during the first 21 days of January [...]
22 December 2020
2.3 MINS
Two weeks ago I released my new book Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West? I’ve been overwhelmed with the response -- over 600 copies have sold in that time, and we’re on to our second print run. I begin Cross and Culture with [...]
14 December 2020
2.6 MINS
I’m a Christmas fanatic. I love everything about the Christmas season -- from the carols in the mall to the massive overspend on food to watching children get lost on stage during their nativity plays. And of course, I always look forward to streaming the [...]
10 November 2020
3.4 MINS
This Wednesday the 11th November is the 400th anniversary of an incredibly significant event in American history: the arrival of the Pilgrims to New England, and the signing of the Mayflower Compact.
6 November 2020
4.2 MINS
America — and the rest of the world — is holding its breath as the remaining swing states finish counting ballots and both presidential contenders claim a path to victory. In the meantime, questions linger over the security of the 2020 US election, and peaceful protests have begun in many cities.
2 November 2020
3.7 MINS
Donald Trump’s personal beliefs have been much scrutinised throughout his presidency. Comments Trump made at a recent campaign event have brought this discussion to the fore once again.
2 November 2020
5.4 MINS
Fifty years later another scandal is unfolding in Washington DC, and it is no exaggeration to say that Watergate pales in comparison to it.
27 October 2020
2.9 MINS
On Monday, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the ninth Supreme Court Justice, filling a vacancy left by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September.
27 October 2020
2.7 MINS
While Christian leaders denounce Trump on character grounds or advocate for political neutrality leading into the election, the Trump administration continues to blaze the trail with a fearless pro-life and pro-family agenda at the United Nations.
26 October 2020
4.2 MINS
Racism has been a hotly-debated topic for much of 2020. The tragic murder of George Floyd earlier this year and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have prompted important discussions about race and justice across the Anglosphere. Of particular focus is white supremacy -- the [...]





