Tom Holland’s book unpacks how Christianity is the most important historical factor explaining the West today.
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Reverend Alan Walker’s legacy is well and truly alive as Lifeline celebrates 60 years of crisis support this month.
The removal of Christianity hasn’t left us with a self-assured humanity, rather aimless people, struggling with their bodies and identity.
As a society are we are losing our historical literacy, or our ability to engage in moral reasoning about history?
Have you thought about where Christmas carols originated? We searched the history of ‘Silent Night’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Joy to the World’.
History is needed. Even our Christian history. It is needed in all its gore and glory. We learn from it, and we lean into the future secured by its weight.
A new series tells stories about Australian food through the Powerhouse collection – from First Nations cooking practices, to food trends today.
John Anderson joins author and historian Tom Holland in his London home to discuss Christianity’s role in shaping Western civilisation.
Dr Paul Roe’s book ‘Tell Me Another: A Storyteller’s Search for Australia’s Lost Faith’ looks at the importance of sharing everyone’s stories.
In a stiff, strict world where no excuses were tolerated, Mary MacKillop’s kindness was remarkable, and her life was one of service, love and humility.