Samuel Hartwich
Samuel lives with his wife and three young children in South Australia. He is fascinated by the impact of worldview and enjoys exploring how Christian faith relates to every area of life. An emerging writer and journalist, he has a background in the biological and geological sciences, ministry, and theology.
Articles by Samuel Hartwich:
30 May 2025
4.4 MINS
After years of irreversible treatments, Mel Jefferies has filed a lawsuit against Monash Health and two doctors, alleging they failed in their duty of care by fast-tracking her gender transition without properly assessing her mental health.
22 May 2025
3.2 MINS
The federal court has ordered John Pesutto to pay Moira Deeming $2.6 million in costs and damages due to defamation. While Deeming walks away vindicated, Pesutto is on the brink of bankruptcy.
19 May 2025
14.3 MINS
Courageous MPs, many of whom gave sensational pro-life speeches, changed and voted against the 2025 abortion bill. Their bravery deserves our gratitude. Here's how you can thank them.
13 May 2025
3.9 MINS
Hannah Murfy was at last week's anti-Greens' abortion bill rally in Sydney. Recently pregnant, she tragically lost her baby, which strengthened her conviction against dehumanising the unborn.
5 May 2025
4.2 MINS
God is calling us to a deeper love – one that burns for the lost. If Christ’s love dramatically transforms the Church, Australia’s transformation could be next.
20 April 2025
4.1 MINS
To summon the Church to push past unbelief to unwavering faith, kneeling before the resurrected Messiah in earnest, righteous prayer for repentance for ourselves and Australia.
16 April 2025
9 MINS
Rachel Read never set out to be in the spotlight. But confronted with raising children in an education system intent on sexualising her children without her consent, she learnt new courage to protect her children’s innocence.
11 April 2025
3.2 MINS
We need national repentance, followed by revival and reformation, if Australia is to see a change for the better. The National Day of Repentance, on 21 April 2025, is a major step towards that needed change.
9 April 2025
2.8 MINS
The Chosen Season 5 is releasing in cinemas across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji for one week only on Thursday, 10 April. Make the most of this faith-building opportunity and invite your friends and family to this enthralling retelling of Jesus' final week.
8 April 2025
3.6 MINS
Where do the major and minor parties stand on Christian values of faith, Christian freedom, family, life and broader Christian interests? The Australian Christian Values Checklist has been answering these questions since 1999 and has released the 2025 election edition.
2 April 2025
5.8 MINS
The Canberra Declaration community has given a clear directive on the shape of this year's major prayer campaigns. The resounding response from our survey means it's all systems go in preparing for prayer and fasting for the 2025 federal election.
28 March 2025
5.1 MINS
Meet the Candidates Forum organiser Mike Southon believes “the churches of Australia rising up as one” and are set to significantly shape the federal election. He states it’s still not too late to hold one in your church – but you must act now.
21 March 2025
6.6 MINS
NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore was safely returned to Earth after an extended nine months in space. He credits his faith in Jesus Christ, Who is “at work in all things”, as a basis for his peace in all circumstances. Wilmore is passionate about pointing others to the Creator and His astronomical creation.
19 March 2025
2.9 MINS
Last Monday night, the Canberra Declaration held a thanksgiving online Zoom prayer meeting for answered prayers for Cyclone Alfred. And what a fantastic night it was! Many from the affected areas gave testimonies of answered prayer.
13 March 2025
6.4 MINS
While not everyone emerged unscathed from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the weather event was thankfully significantly less severe than anticipated. Amazingly, the cyclone stalled and weakened from the time an urgent prayer call went out from the Canberra Declaration and many others.
11 March 2025
2.6 MINS
While it was widely anticipated that Australians would vote in the federal election on 12 April, Albanese has confirmed it will be held in May. Here’s what that means for Christians praying in the lead-up.
5 March 2025
2.6 MINS
The Canberra Declaration urgently calls for 24 hours of prayer today (Wednesday, 5 March) for Cyclone Alfred. Please join us for a special Zoom prayer call at 8 PM AEDT as we unite to pray for our country at this critical time.
28 February 2025
2.2 MINS
The Canberra Declaration is pleased to promote 24/7 Prayer International, which is holding its National Gathering this March in Perth and Sydney. We hope to see you there!
14 February 2025
4.1 MINS
Adelaide's Walk for Life 2025 organisers are looking towards a much brighter future for the unborn and were thrilled with “the best Walk for Life to date”.
14 February 2025
2.8 MINS
We are thrilled to announce the Christians in Politics 2025 Digital Summit, which will be held next Wednesday, 19 February 2025 on Zoom. With the federal election to be called soon, now is the time to learn how to most effectively engage in the political process to promote Australia's Christian values for the good of all.





