Paul Ehrlich — Author of “The Population Bomb” and Prophet of the Culture of Death
Posted on March 17, 2026
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You may have heard that Paul Ehrlich, author of the influential 1968 book, “The Population Bomb” has died at the age of 93.
In his The Briefing broadcast for today, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Albert Mohler remembers Paul Ehrlich and the dark influence of his ideology.
Islam in the Public Square
Posted on March 17, 2026
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From AP, the Australian Presbyterian online journal –
“I have been engaging publicly with Islam for over 30 years and have a noticed a recent change in the way it is discussed in public. The Bondi shooting, the war with Iran, and the ISIS brides have changed public discourse.
Up until recently, a Muslim could commit an act of violence against a non-Muslim, say it was done in the name of Islam, and quote from the Qur’an for justification; but most Western leaders and media would respond by saying it had nothing to do with the religion and that Islam is a religion of peace. I hear this response a lot less often, if at all, now. …”
– Sam Green looks at possible responses to a growing knowledge of Islam in the West, and urges Christians to respond in a Christian way, “because we have experienced the love of God for his enemies ourselves”.
Image: Sam Green on The Pastor’s Heart in September 2024.
See also Sam Green — Engaging with Islam – December 2024.
Christian Identity
Posted on March 17, 2026
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From Phillip Jensen –
“Today as we proceed through 1 Corinthians 3, we think of the pressing problem for modern Western culture: that of identity.
Apparently, many people struggle with the questions, ‘Who am I?’ or ‘What am I?’. This chapter answers these questions for Christians.”
Helping kids engage with the Epistles
Posted on March 15, 2026
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From Tara Sing at SydneyAnglicans.net –
“When the Rev Matt Dodd, from Lakemba, noticed the lack of material as he was looking for resources for his kids’ ministry, he decided to do something about it. With a genuine desire to open the Scriptures for kids, he produced the new series God’s Very Special Letters.
Partnering with illustrator Thom Bransdon from St Mark’s, Sadleir, the duo have translated the epistles into language that children would use in the school playground, and have brought them to life with vivid drawings of the early church. …”
And a link to an earlier story at The Australian Church Record – and do watch the promotional video.
The production quality is top class.
The first three books (just released) are on sale currently at The Wandering Bookseller.
Knowing your place – Acts 7:1-19
Posted on March 14, 2026
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Moore College’s Lionel Windsor spoke at College Community Chapel on Tuesday morning.
He spoke from Acts 7:1-19 – God’s chosen place – Stephen’s speech. An encouraging reminder of the key importance of Biblical Theology.
– Watch here.
Michael Youssef on the Left-Islamist alliance
Posted on March 14, 2026
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From John Sandeman at The Other Cheek –
“Egyptian-born Michael Youssef is possibly the Moore College graduate with the widest global reach. He heads Leading The Way, which has a focus on reaching Muslims in the Middle East for Christ. He is concerned about Islamist influence in the West.
Youssef is in Sydney for a short visit and spoke to The Other Cheek. …”
– Read it here.
Image: Michael Youssef on The Pastor’s Heart in 2022.
An Enduring Legacy: William Tyndale’s Life Translation and Legacy
Posted on March 14, 2026
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The latest video from Tyndale House, Cambridge –
“In this series we are exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation and legacy, including interviews experts in the sixteenth century. In this episode, we discuss Tyndale’s legacy and ask how William Tyndale impacted theology, Bible translation and our understanding of the Reformation over the last 500 years.”
– See the latest instalment here.
A video report on the Global Anglican Communion to play in church on Sunday
Posted on March 13, 2026
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From The Pastor’s Heart, here’s a video report on the Global Anglican Communion you could play in church on Sunday – with a bit of explanation beforehand as to what it’s all about.
– Watch here.
Watching a heart soften
Posted on March 13, 2026
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From The Australian Church Record:
“Emma came to our church three weeks before the end of the student year. She lived across the country and was about to return home for the Christmas holidays. She told me she was a philosophy student and that she had grown up in an atheist home—which is unusual for the middle class in South Africa. This was her first time ever in church.
When I asked her why she had come, she didn’t really know. She said it just felt right. But I knew. It was the beginning of something wonderful the Lord was doing in her life.…”
– Grant Relief shares this encouragement from South Africa.
Photo: Grant and Lillibet Retief serve at Christ Church Stellenbosch.
The Global Anglican — Church Society Podcast
Posted on March 13, 2026
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From Church Society –
“Peter Jensen and Kirsten Birkett discuss The Global Anglican theological journal, and Peter shares his thoughts on the state of global Anglicanism more broadly.”
– Listen here. Recorded just before G26 met.
Taking Grandma To Be Put Down
Posted on March 12, 2026
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“In 2016, Canada legalized what it calls Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)—physician-assisted death for those experiencing severe suffering. At the time, the policy was presented as a narrow and compassionate option reserved primarily for those nearing the end of life.
Less than a decade later, the numbers tell a very different story. Since legalization, over 70,000 Canadians have died through MAID, with more than 15,000 deaths in 2023 alone. That means roughly one out of every twenty deaths in Canada now occurs through assisted suicide.
What began as an exceptional measure has quickly become a normalized part of the healthcare system. And that should make us pause. …”
– At AP, the Australian Presbyterian journal, Tim Madden, writing in the US, looks at what is happening in Canada and calls for a Christian response. (It’s also well on the way in Australia.)
Public Lecture on Padre Hugh Gough
Posted on March 11, 2026
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Mark Earngey, Head of Church History at Moore College, is giving a free online public lecture for the Evangelical History Association –
“In the 1950s, Hugh Gough emerged as a rising star among British evangelicals. His involvement with the Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union (CICCU) and his courage in publicly supporting Billy Graham at a time of ecclesiastical controversy won him admiration across the evangelical world. Nowhere was this more evident than in Sydney, where he was elected Archbishop and served from 1959 to 1965. Yet Gough’s relatively brief episcopate, combined with the scarcity of accessible primary sources, has meant that he remains less well known than his predecessor Howard Mowll and his successor Marcus Loane.
Recent archival discoveries, however, have begun to illuminate neglected dimensions of Gough’s life and ministry. Among the most significant is a substantial body of material from his service as an army chaplain during the Second World War, including battlefield photographs from North Africa and personal correspondence written from the front. These sources open a crucial window onto Gough’s formative years as a padre.
This paper traces his wartime ministry from Jerusalem to El Alamein and into Italy, revealing how these experiences shaped the convictions and character of one of twentieth-century evangelicalism’s most significant yet understudied leaders.”
– On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 8:00pm AEDT. Free registration to watch online.
Photo: Padre Hugh Gough in North Africa – thanks to Mark Earngey.
Laurent Mbanda: First extended interview with Chairman of the new Global Anglican Council
Posted on March 10, 2026
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From The Pastor’s Heart –
“In this special episode of The Pastor’s Heart, Dominic Steele speaks with Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of Rwanda, newly appointed chair of the council guiding newly inaugurated the Global Anglican Communion.
Speaking from Abuja, Nigeria, just days after the historic gathering that launched the new communion,
Archbishop Mbanda reflects on the extraordinary journey that brought him from displacement and poverty to global church leadership.
He shares the emotion and conviction behind the moment — why many Anglicans believe a new structure was necessary, why unity must be theological rather than geographical, and why the authority of Scripture remains central
Archbishop Mbanda also responds to narratives circulating in the media — that the new movement is about women bishops or opposition to LGBT people — arguing instead that the central issue is the authority of Scripture and faithfulness to biblical teaching.
Along the way, Mbanda warmly commends Vaughan Roberts’ Lausanne Conference address and new book Full of Grace and Truth, urging churches to hold together biblical conviction and Christ-like grace in their response to questions of sexuality.
This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid.”
– Terrific interview – well worth watching. Watch here.
Plus, here’s the video of Vaughan Roberts mentioned above:
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve — Gafcon Prayer Update
Posted on March 10, 2026
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“At the historic Gafcon Global G26 Conference in Abuja, leaders from across the world gathered to seek the Lord’s guidance for the future of the Global Anglican Communion. The Abuja Affirmation begins with the words of Joshua: ‘Choose this day whom you will serve.’
We thank God for the clarity and conviction shown by faithful Anglicans who gathered in Abuja to reaffirm their commitment to serve the Lord Jesus Christ above all else.
Please pray that churches across the Global Anglican Communion will continue to choose the Lord each day. Pray that bishops, clergy, and lay leaders will stand firm in their devotion to Christ, leading their churches with courage, humility, and faithfulness as they proclaim the gospel in every nation.”
– Source: Gafcon.
The Two Wisdoms
Posted on March 10, 2026
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From Phillip Jensen –
“Dear friends,
We do appreciate comments and feedback, and even questions from our many subscribers.
Sadly, we haven’t got the time or resources to be able to answer each question; however, two of the comments that came in to us on the Acts 17 passage we thought would be very helpful to air in this episode of Two Ways News, before we look at the two wisdoms contrasted in 1 Corinthians chapter 2.”
– Listen here. And, as always, thoughtful, helpful and informative.
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