By: Laura BennettWith a career that began when her mum suggested she go on American Idol, before becoming a solo artist, and now the frontwoman for girl-gang TRALA, Moriah Smallbone’s musical journey has been one of sweeping change and cultural defiance.Her Idol days were short-lived, with...
By: Rhema 99.7Above: Chris Sebastian | FacebookWe catch up with Chris Sebastian (current contestant on The Voice and contestant from the Voice Season 1) to talk about music, faith and the painful journey he and his wife went on after losing a child through miscarriage.I was approached by Idol for...
By: Clare BruceIt wasn’t long ago Chris Sebastian shared about the turmoil of losing a baby, how his faith got him through that season, the song he released as a gift to grieving parents, and celebrating the birth of newborn Ava.Fast-forward just two months, and he’s standing on the...
By: Laura BennettKids movies can so often go one of two ways: they’re either nauseously sanitised, or layered with subtle innuendo it’s hoped only adults will notice.Thankfully the new animated flick Jungle Beat finds a way of teaching kids mature principles about leadership,...
By: Hope MediaIn the midst of the USA’s COVID-19 shutdown, and the Black Lives Matter protests prompted by the death of George Floyd, pastor Erwin McManus of Mosaic Church had the opportunity to interview The Voice coach and former Destiny’s Child singer, Kelly Rowland.In their...
By: Rodney OlsenSome years ago, I discovered an album that quickly became a favourite of mine. I then started raving about my discovery to friends who began buying their own copies.That album was, There’s a Light released back in 2012 by Liz Vice. The album was re-released in 2015. It...
Above: Warakurna elder Daisy Ward has a strong relationship with police officers Revis Ryder and Wendy Kelly.By: Laura BennettPolicing in remote indigenous communities has a troubled history—but one police station is doing things differently.Warakurna is the only police station entirely run...
Above: Dami Im | Source: FacebookBy: City Bible ForumThe music industry offers acclaim, glitter, sequins and applause. Yet it may not allow expression of challenging or difficult emotions or feelings. On this episode of the Bigger Questions podcast, our guest Dami Im shares part of her story...
By: Laura BennettFeelings of guilt and shame are universal. We all have times where it seems we can’t get away from our past mistakes, and where present day failures could ruin our chances of future fulfilment. However, there are pathways out of shame, and that’s what season two of...
By: City Bible ForumWe all love a good Netflix binge, but is there something more we can learn about ourselves and about life? Below are five ways in which modern popular culture reveals something bigger.1. We are story animalsWe love TV shows. Popular television shows entertain, enthral and fill...
By: Laura BennettIn a time where thousands of voices are vying for our attention, Hillsong youth band Young & Free are cutting through the noise to draw people to God with their new singles Best Friends and Never Have I Ever.Recorded live at their annual Summer Camp, Best Friends is...
By: Laura BennettAbove: Djimon Hounsou plays Denver and Greg Kinnear plays Ron in ‘Same Kind of Different As Me’ from Paramount Pictures.How do you measure ‘difference’?Generally it’s attributed to the person who’s unlike the majority around them – whether...
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