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From Church to Subcontractor: When the Bride of Christ Abandons Her Children

Many churches find youth discipleship challenging. Volunteers are stretched, parents are busy, and church leaders are constantly looking for ways to engage young people effectively.

Strangers in Our Own Skin?
Understanding Otherkin and the Search for Identity

Exploring the rise of Otherkin and why some young people believe they are not human

Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Why the Church Must Speak First, Speak Better, and Keep Speaking About Sex and Relationships

That’s not just a throwback line from a 90s pop hit—it’s a call to action.

“So What if He Rose from the Dead?”
Resurrection Apologetics in a Post-Truth World

When ‘True for Me’ Isn’t Enough

Resurrection Roots
Building a Gospel-Centred Easter in the Christian Home

Helping families shape Easter traditions that are gospel-saturated.

Beyond 'Follow Your Heart'
A Biblical Approach to Emotions

Engaging with Emotions in Children’s and Youth Ministry: A Biblical Response to Expressive Individualism

Saint Patrick
More Than Shamrocks, Snakes and Shakes

The Story We Can’t Afford to Forget

“Mum, I Need a Mini Fridge for My Face”
The Gospel vs. the 12-Step Skincare Routine

It starts small. A moisturiser. A lip balm. Maybe a gentle cleanser. Then suddenly, your 12-year-old is talking about “skin barriers” and “slugging” (which, in case you don’t know, involves smothering your face in Vaseline overnight like a well-marinated Christmas turkey).

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