In this episode, the crew introduces a simple model for Christian advocacy — Faith, Family, and Future — and focus on the first of those three: faith.

The conversation covers the government's duty to acknowledge religious freedom rather than grant it, the importance of Sabbath laws as a case study in honoring the created order, and why the state should restrict evil rather than coerce worship. They also address growing threats to free speech and religious liberty in Australia and beyond, arguing that Christians are called to advocate for the truth in the public sphere and to hold elected officials accountable to God's standard of good and evil.

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Nathan and Ben provide a Christian perspective on three major policy developments in Australia:

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On December 14th, 2025, a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. The 30-minute shooting rampage has forced Australia to confront difficult questions.

Nathan and Sean examine four critical issues this tragedy raises:

Where were the police? Why did the shooting continue for 30 minutes with a police station minutes away?

Gun control or armed citizens? Would stricter gun laws help, or would armed civilians have stopped this faster?

High trust to low trust society - How has multiculturalism and progressive ideology eroded the social cohesion that made Australia thrive?

What should the government do? Are inquiries, hate speech laws, and stricter gun control the right response, or do we need a Royal Commission and different solutions?

A sobering but necessary conversation about the state of our nation.

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Who is God? - The Father of Jesus Christ.

Who is Jesus Christ? - The King.

Who are you? - A servant of the king.

In this episode Nathan, Sean and Ben discuss what we believe and the implications of Christian faith in the political sphere.

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Housing crisis hitting young Australians | Castle Doctrine push in Queensland | Remembering Charlie Kirk’s legacy and call to biblical manhood.

Nathan, Ben & Sean discuss it all from a Christian worldview.

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In this episode of Counterpoint we delve into the historical and biblical foundations for Christian political engagement. The conversation begins with the story of the Magdeburg Confession of 1550 and its foundational doctrine of the lesser magistrate. We'll discuss the modern-day challenges Christians face in engaging politically, emphasizing the importance of balancing family responsibilities with broader societal involvement.

Political action is a biblical mandate that arises from the gospel calling, and we need to view ourselves as part of a covenant community rather than isolated individuals. We'll examine historical lessons from the Reformation and broader Christian history, underscoring the long-term impact of persistent, principled resistance against tyranny. The episode concludes with practical advice on maintaining a disciplined approach to political involvement while staying grounded in Christian faith and responsibilities.

00:00 Introduction: The Magdeburg Confession

02:47 Welcome to Counterpoint

03:01 The Importance of Political Engagement

03:20 Challenges in Political Action

06:14 Biblical Mandate for Political Action

20:00 Historical Perspectives on Christian Political Action

23:41 Balancing Family and Political Responsibilities

26:46 Covenantal Relationships and Political Engagement

34:52 Conclusion and Call to Action

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The Magdeburg Confession:

https://gereformeerd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Magdeburg-Confession-1550.pdf 

A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants by Junius Brutus

https://www.yorku.ca/comninel/courses/3020pdf/vindiciae.pdf 

God's Smuggler:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/god-s-smuggler-elizabeth-sherrill/book/9780340964927.html 

Welcome to the first episode of ARPA Counterpoint a quick intro to who we are, and what we hope to do.

We'll discuss how Scripture applies to current issues, with monthly roundups of news and mid-month deep dives into topics like Christian governance and cultural engagement.

Join us for thoughtful insights and inspiration to get involved despite our busy lives. Please pray for this work advancing Christ's kingdom.