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Andrew Gray and his producer Glaucco Tomaz are doing excellent work, creating content to empower men and usher in a renaissance of healthy masculinity. I picked up a few great dad tips from him, and I hope you do, too!

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!

Every father wants to be a hero in his son’s eyes. Every father dreams of leaving a lasting impact, of being the guiding force that shapes his son into a confident, capable leader. This program is an invitation to intentionally invest in your relationship with your son in a way that will echo for generations.

Australian senator Gerard Rennick is protesting new hate speech legislation, likening lockdowns on free speech to COVID-era overreach. Moreover, his new People First Party has tabled clear policies that will resonate well with Australia’s silent majority.

My younger brother died in a car accident in Tasmania on 16 January 2025, not too far from where he lived. Cameron left a living legacy displayed in his only daughter, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

An aged-care home in Melbourne has provided residents with a companion robot in a bid to ease loneliness. Are we really replacing the wonder of grandchildren with the novelty of robots? That hardly sounds like progress to me.

J.D. Vance’s speech to last week’s Munich Security Conference was a masterpiece of MAGA rhetoric. His theme was that “there is a new sheriff in town” who doesn’t give a damn what you stuffed shirts think.

I have been floored by the exposure of Christian leaders around the world. I want to encourage people to take time to review everything with God, make things right, and create a better future.

As C.S. Lewis wrote, don’t lock up your heart in a "coffin of your selfishness". Instead, love those closest to you with openness and vulnerability. Familial love like this might just be the closest one can get to Heaven on earth.

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”.

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.

This article by Christian Jurinka, "Driving With Dad", brought back some happy memories. Like Christian's, my dad let me steer the car while seated next to him. I was only 12 years of age. I felt so proud. In some ways, it was the rite of passage ceremony I never had, but desperately needed.

The Canberra Declaration has become a proud partner of the Church and State Conference 2025. Even more exciting, Warwick Marsh and Kurt Mahlburg will speak at the national CAS Conference in Brisbane from 7 to 8 March 2025! Don't miss it!

The context for any reforms of family policies is the decades-long successful reform achievements of Australia’s feminist movement. This makes family-friendly, pro-child reforms more difficult to achieve, but not impossible.

Leila and Danny Abdallah have released their 4 Steps to Forgiveness, a new initiative to help sufferers identify how to forgive those who have hurt them, and what to do next.

Each marriage, each love story, and even the longing to find a mate, I believe is intended by God to point us to a far greater love story, which is the love of the Messiah for His bride. 

If you can, share some memorable stories with your own children. Jodi and I often share memorable stories from our childhoods, especially those involving extended family members.

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Donald J. Trump and J. D. Vance have done more in their first five days in office than just about any other presidential team in history. Making America much more pro-life is an integral part of making America great again.

One tireless worker for families, marriage, and especially for children, is the American activist and writer Katy Faust. She and her pastor husband have four children and live in Seattle.