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:
3 July 2025
4.2 MINS
A brand new analysis reveals major bias in gender identity coverage at ABC News, showing a gap between the national broadcaster's reporting and the journalistic standards expected by the Australian public.
2 July 2025
4.2 MINS
In a time of rising spiritual curiosity, Martyn Iles introduces At the Crux and Proto — two initiatives designed to proclaim Christ's cross and shape young minds with gospel-centred education.
1 July 2025
5.1 MINS
Despite ongoing media outrage, Trump delivered a blockbuster week — from legal victories to protecting kids to securing global peace — proving outcomes still matter more than noise.
30 June 2025
2.9 MINS
Freedom of Information disclosures have exposed how the ABC tracks the race, gender, and disability of its sources to meet internal diversity targets across the broadcaster's taxpayer-funded news coverage.
26 June 2025
3.8 MINS
The Uniting Church in Australia is losing members faster than most. Could its shift away from traditional teachings help explain the selloff of 1 in 10 Victorian churches?
25 June 2025
4.5 MINS
Found in a humble donation bag, George Fife Angas’ 1726 Bible offers a vivid reminder of South Australia’s Christian heritage, and the faith that would renew our nation — if we let it.
24 June 2025
3.1 MINS
Billboard Chris has had his $806 fine withdrawn after a dramatic free speech showdown in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall earlier this year.
20 June 2025
5.4 MINS
The landmark 6-3 ruling in US v Skrmetti will protect children from sterilising drugs and surgeries in about half of US states, thanks to strong grassroots activism and pivotal moves by Trump.
19 June 2025
3.3 MINS
A major UK abortion law change has removed criminal penalties for women at any stage of pregnancy, prompting widespread opposition from Christian, pro-life and medical voices.
19 June 2025
1.9 MINS
A decades-long Easter tradition has come to an abrupt end after the Adelaide Hills Council dismantled a local church’s cross display. However, after social media exposure and community concern, the council may yet correct course.
18 June 2025
4.5 MINS
A scathing government audit has exposed the scale of the UK's grooming gang scandal — and how political correctness, especially under Keir Starmer, allowed child abuse to persist unchecked for years.
17 June 2025
3.2 MINS
At least 100 Christians were brutally killed in Yelewata, Nigeria. Pope Leo condemned the massacre, urging justice, security, and peace for the nation’s suffering Christian communities.
13 June 2025
3.4 MINS
Anthony Albanese’s salary increase — now topping $620,000 amid a severe cost-of-living crisis — exposes a growing divide between Canberra and everyday Aussies. It also presents our PM with a challenge to lead with integrity.
12 June 2025
7 MINS
The LA riots have become a case study in media distortion — where radical agendas, dark money and Trump's wild popularity have all been hidden behind slick, partisan reporting.
11 June 2025
4.6 MINS
With simple AI tools, everyday Australians can now see how the ABC violates its charter and misuses taxpayer funds to push progressive narratives, long hidden behind supposedly neutral reporting.
10 June 2025
3 MINS
Once again, Australians have been forced to pay for slanted ABC News coverage — this time in months-long support of an alleged child smuggler and violent Salvadoran criminal.
4 June 2025
3.6 MINS
Defending her move to bankrupt John Pesutto, Moira Deeming has explained it’s not about triumph but keeping a promise to repay supporters.
4 June 2025
2.5 MINS
N.T. Wright, a respected evangelical author and scholar, has challenged long-held Christian beliefs by arguing for early abortion in certain exceptional cases.
3 June 2025
2.5 MINS
US hospitals performing child sex trait modification surgeries are under federal scrutiny, as the Trump administration cites long-term harm, financial incentives, and lack of evidence behind these irreversible procedures.
2 June 2025
3.3 MINS
A Christian worship event in Seattle ended in chaos as violent protesters stormed the event, sparking arrests, injuries, and a fiery political backlash.





