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:
8 August 2025
4.2 MINS
The rise of the digital surveillance state is changing how Australians engage online. It’s important to call out the overreach… while we’re still allowed to.
7 August 2025
2.7 MINS
Confidence in God’s Word equips believers to stand firm in an age of counterfeit gospels.
6 August 2025
2.8 MINS
The Governor-General’s neutrality is under fire after Equality Australia — a group she serves as patron — scored a major tax break from Labor ahead of a high-profile court battle.
6 August 2025
3 MINS
Christian leaders from across Australia have released a powerful manifesto defending biblical values, life, and free speech against growing cultural and legislative pressure.
5 August 2025
2.6 MINS
With a powerful win and an even stronger message, Scottie Scheffler and Nike have spotlighted fatherhood as the true measure of greatness in a culture that often overlooks it.
5 August 2025
2.7 MINS
A faithful life is one that longs for God's approval, not the world’s applause.
4 August 2025
3.6 MINS
Moira Deeming has blasted systemic child safety failures in Victoria, warning that ideologies that sexualise children are eroding basic safeguarding principles.
1 August 2025
3.2 MINS
Files just declassified from 2016 confirm efforts by Hillary Clinton’s campaign to deceive the public with a false Trump-Russia narrative, manipulate the election in her favour, and distract from her infamous email scandal.
31 July 2025
3.7 MINS
The Eastern European nation of Georgia successfully reversed its fertility collapse — not through financial incentives, but the influence of the Church.
30 July 2025
4.8 MINS
Senator Gallagher, who serves as Minister for Women and rose to power with the help of pro-abortion group EMILY’s List, also oversees Centrelink’s payments policies in her role as Minister for Government Services.
28 July 2025
11.2 MINS
A landmark free speech case has found that Dr Jereth Kok’s Christian and conservative views disqualify him from medical practice, even though his social media posts weren’t directed at patients and most were shared with limited visibility.
25 July 2025
4.6 MINS
Detractors have called the ‘aborted baby bonus’ scandal fake news. But whistleblower testimony, disappearing documents, and troubling admissions from government agencies suggest otherwise.
24 July 2025
2.6 MINS
True righteousness and victory come not from our efforts — but simply through trusting Jesus.
23 July 2025
3 MINS
For the first time since 1982, an evangelical bishop — Mark Short — will serve as the national leader of Australia’s Anglican Church.
22 July 2025
3.3 MINS
Obama officials fabricated and leaked intel in 2016 to claim that Russia helped get Trump elected, triggering years of investigations, according to a trove of documents released last Friday.
21 July 2025
2.5 MINS
The Father’s love is the only true remedy for our weary, wandering hearts.
17 July 2025
10.2 MINS
John MacArthur's verse-by-verse preaching and courageous stand for truth have left a permanent mark on my life. Here are five reflections on his legacy — and a collection of heartfelt tributes that have flooded in since his passing.
15 July 2025
10.3 MINS
A former pastor shares why he now speaks more directly about politics, justice and truth — and why staying quiet no longer feels like faithfulness.
7 July 2025
2.8 MINS
In a moment of crisis, Peter grabbed a sword — but Jesus embraced the cup. True faith means trusting God’s plan, even when it’s painful, confusing or beyond our control.
4 July 2025
3 MINS
A new poll has revealed that a large majority of Australians see Welcome to Country ceremonies as divisive, especially at major public events. Only one-third believe they should be performed.





