Rod Lampard
Rod, his wife Jonda, and their five kids are homeschooling veterans. Rod spent 12 years in management at Koorong, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry & Theology, and is an independent journalist and writer for the theological, politically edgy news site Caldron Pool. Rod also writes for the Spectator. Find his personal blog here.
Articles by Rod Lampard:
24 March 2026
2.9 MINS
Martial artist, actor, and devoted Christian, Chuck Norris used fame not for himself, but to serve God and transform the lives of troubled youth.
23 March 2026
3.2 MINS
A former Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldier turned Christian missionary says freedom from Iran's Islamist regime is worth the economic costs Westerners might face.
20 March 2026
4.6 MINS
Dennis Quaid isn't chasing Oscars — he's chasing meaning, letting roles find him while staying grounded in faith, family, and authentic storytelling.
19 March 2026
2.7 MINS
After surviving plagues, wars, and revolutions across nine centuries, the French Abbey of La Trappe faces a threat its founders never could have imagined: an empty calling.
18 March 2026
3.4 MINS
Iranian-born MMA fighter Beneil Dariush sparks renewed interest after resurfacing 2022 comments expressing solidarity with Iranians fighting for freedom and sharing his Christian faith.
13 March 2026
3.5 MINS
Pop icon Gwen Stefani is defying critics by speaking boldly about her Christian faith, crediting prayer, motherhood and music as anchors through heartbreak and renewed purpose.
12 March 2026
4 MINS
Albanese's government stumbled into doing the right thing by the Iranian women's soccer team — but only after Trump, social media, and public pressure forced their hand. Three wins, zero grace.
11 March 2026
2.3 MINS
For two decades, CBN’s Heart4Iran has beamed the Gospel into Iran, fuelling the world’s fastest-growing underground church through satellite TV, virtual fellowship, and discreet pastoral support.
10 March 2026
2.6 MINS
QCAT has overturned the dismissal of a vilification complaint against Lyle Shelton, reviving a long-running free speech case and reigniting debate over how Australia’s vilification laws are applied.
9 March 2026
2.8 MINS
At the Aspire conference, speakers urged Australians to rediscover the Christian foundations of Western freedom, warning that courage, moral clarity, and faith are essential to preserving a cohesive society.
6 March 2026
3.2 MINS
Pope Leo XIV has warned clergy against using AI to write sermons, urging pastors to engage real people, exercise their intellect, and prioritise authentic pastoral care over digital shortcuts.
4 March 2026
3.3 MINS
The Australian Christian Lobby and crossbench MPs are raising concerns about a new Victorian LGBTQ+ hate crime inquiry, questioning its scope, timing, and implications for free speech.
3 March 2026
3.7 MINS
A powerful, discerning review of "I Can Only Imagine 2" praises its honesty, performances, and redemptive depth — proving Christian filmmaking can pursue excellence without emotional manipulation.
27 February 2026
4 MINS
Silicon Valley’s unexpected turn toward Christianity is reshaping tech culture, as ministries engage AI, ethics and evangelism amid curiosity, controversy and cautious scepticism.
26 February 2026
2.4 MINS
Family First has urged the Senate to block special tax-deductible status for Equality Australia, arguing the move politicises charity law and sidelines independent regulatory decisions.
25 February 2026
3 MINS
Hastings Libertarian councillor Mark Hornshaw has blasted Port Macquarie-Hastings Council for adopting contested flood modelling, warning homeowners could face soaring insurance, devalued property, and unnecessary red tape.
24 February 2026
2.3 MINS
James Macpherson steps into prime time with "The Macpherson Angle" as Sky News transitions to News24, signalling a bold new era of opinion, digital expansion, and fresh programming.
23 February 2026
4.4 MINS
Rupert Lowe launches Restore Britain with an unapologetically Christian platform, vowing cultural restoration, mass deportations and bold defence of Western values — even at political cost.
19 February 2026
3 MINS
The 2026 Open Doors watchlist reveals worsening global persecution, with North Korea again leading and Syria surging amid instability, extremism and growing hostility toward Christians.
19 February 2026
6 MINS
In a bold Munich address, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Europe to reject globalism, restore sovereignty, and revive Christian-rooted Western civilisation alongside America’s renewal.





