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Auron MacIntyre examines how Western democracies are being undone not just by our political elites but by flawed notions of progress, efficiency and individualism. At the end of the day, this is really a religious war, with two radically different worldviews battling it out.

"‘Why Can't We Hate Men?’ asks a headline in 'The Washington Post'. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled ‘I Hate Men’, ‘No Good Men’, and ‘Are Men Necessary’? How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive?”

Running like a thread through "Hidden Agendas" is the disappearance of the independent journalist, motivated by seeking after truth, and the inauguration of a handful of global media moguls founded on the creation of wealth for the few.

The question is not whether Europe’s culture is Christian, but whether or not the West has a culture at all in a world where social norms have been rapidly cast aside, and a world where identity politics centred around issues like race and gender have risen to the fore.

For months, the Voice was all we talked about. And then — nothing. The “week of silence” declared by Indigenous leaders after the referendum’s defeat was only barely succeeded by serious reflection from the rest of Australia.

The autobiography of the former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has got to be one of the most surprising books I have read in quite some time. I picked it up expecting him to talk about politics, when it’s primarily about God.

If you are an older person raised in the West – as I am – you will have lived through three different periods: Christian, post-Christian, and anti-Christian. We can no longer count on institutions to back us up.

Few things keep me awake at night like Artificial Intelligence. No, I’m not worried about Terminator-like robots taking over our world (at least not yet). But I am worried about the disruption AI will bring to every area of our lives – and very, very soon.

Who does not suffer? And how do Christians accept and enter its deeper meaning and challenge with clarity, trust and hope, and not with passive, puzzled acceptance, denial, confusion, resentment – or even anger?

Wayne Alcorn has recently released a new book, "My Father's Son". International speaker and leadership consultant Sam Chand said, “'My Father’s Son' will make you laugh and cry at the same time, inspire and challenge you simultaneously.” I agree with Sam. It really is fantastic!

Things can change, and one never knows what surprises God might have up His sleeve for us. Just when things might seem the darkest, the light of Christ might erupt with brilliance and power.

That anti-Jewish and anti-Israel sentiment is now reaching fever pitch is clear. It is becoming less and less safe for Jews to live normal lives in many Western cities, and as usual, Israel is being demonised by our elites, much of the media, and the secular left.

Dr Meg Jay’s guidebook for twenty-somethings is a compelling read, offering well-researched, thought-provoking, often counter-cultural life lessons based on her years of clinical work. "The Defining Decade" is more a wake-up call than a one-stop self-help shop, but that’s all it needs to be.

I never thought I’d cry reading a book on masculinity. But that’s what happened as I read The Manual – Getting Masculinity Right, by author Al Stewart. I felt strong emotions as I read a chapter that, for me, touched on the challenges of being a man in today’s world.

What was the state of Western Australia doing, by acquiescing to the health advice of entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party? Why have members of the WA parliament been so chummy with the CCP?

Xi van Fleet is one of the most important voices in America – nay, one of the most important voices in the West – today. The outspoken critic of cultural Marxism said, “2020 was when I realised, Communism is here. It’s taken root, and I have to do something.”

If God can use a sleazeball like Samson, then it seems He can even use someone like you and me. That should be a reassuring thought to most of us.

UK politicians – especially Labour UK – are adopting the view that Islamophobia should be treated as racism. It’s wild that they’re even entertaining this, so Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern has written a rebuttal, that has been endorsed by Richard Dawkins, of all people.

What became clear during COVID-19, especially in Australia, was that there has been a growing political paternalism, formerly known as statism. A large proportion of the population looks to the government for deliverance from whatever problem is facing them.

There are many facets to this war on the West. It is carried out across the media and airwaves, throughout the education system, from as early as preschool. It is rife within the wider culture.