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Parenting can often feel overwhelming. We want to raise our children well, disciple them faithfully, and navigate the pressures of modern family life, yet many of us feel like we're making it up as we go.

In this episode, I sit down with Harriet Connor and Andrew Horsfield, contributors to Parenting in God's Family Volume 2, to talk about the realities of parenting, discipleship, fatherhood, motherhood, family life, and the role of the church in raising children.

We discuss parenting failures, finding healthy limits, why children need more than just their parents, the importance of fathers taking responsibility for discipleship, and how modern culture has reshaped our understanding of family.

Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, or preparing for family life in the future, this conversation offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
06:10 Our biggest parenting failures
14:00 Finding healthy limits as parents
25:50 Work, provision and family life
36:00 What is a family actually for?
46:30 What does it mean for fathers to lead?
58:50 Are dads outsourcing discipleship?
1:13:30 The biggest parenting traps today
1:21:00 Why Parenting in God's Family Volume 2 matters

Connect with Harriet and the Growing Faith team:
https://growingfaith.com.au

Get Parenting in God's Family Volume 2:
https://youthworksmedia.net/collections/parenting/products/parenting-in-gods-family-volume-2

Read more about working as a mum here:

https://growingfaith.com.au/articles/mothers-have-always-worked

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What should Christians do when a respected ministry leader is disqualified?

In this episode, Cass reflects on the recent news surrounding Sam Allberry and explores a broader question facing the Church today: when Christian leaders fall into sin, should we reject everything they have ever taught?

Drawing from Scripture, church history, and current events, Cass discusses repentance, restoration, leadership qualifications, cancel culture, and why wisdom is needed when evaluating the legacy of fallen leaders.

She also turns to a far less discussed issue: pornography in the Church. If we are outraged when pastors are disqualified for sexual immorality, are we taking seriously the widespread struggle with pornography and sexual addiction happening within our congregations?

This episode is a call for biblical discernment, consistency, repentance, and grace.

In this episode:

•  The Sam Allberry situation and church accountability 
•  What disqualifies a Christian leader? 
•  Should we cancel everything a fallen leader taught? 
•  What Scripture teaches about repentance and restoration 
•  Why God has always used broken people 
•  The hidden pornography crisis in the Church 
•  Why churches need better support for those struggling with sexual sin 
•  How to think wisely about leadership, grace, and truth 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
 06:19 The Sam Allberry situation explained
 10:40 What qualifies someone for church leadership?
 16:30 Should we cancel a leader's past teaching?
 22:20 Can God still use flawed people?
 28:15 False teachers vs repentant leaders
 34:00 The church's pornography problem
 39:10 What the latest research reveals
 44:00 Why churches must do better
 48:30 Final reflections on grace, wisdom and accountability

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In this episode of Her Theology, I’m joined by theologian and ethicist Dr Andrew Sloane to discuss voluntary assisted dying, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, palliative care, dignity, suffering and the Christian view of death.

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal across most of Australia, and the conversation is only growing. But how should Christians think about it? Is euthanasia an act of compassion? What is the difference between voluntary assisted dying, palliative care, withdrawing treatment and physician-assisted suicide? And what does Scripture teach us about human dignity, suffering, autonomy, community and death?

In this conversation, we discuss:

•  the difference between euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide and voluntary assisted dying 
•  why palliative care is not the same as euthanasia 
•  where voluntary assisted dying laws currently sit in Australia 
•  why Canada and the Netherlands raise serious ethical concerns 
•  autonomy, suffering and the slippery slope argument 
•  whether Christians should support voluntary assisted dying 
•  what it means to die with dignity 
•  the difference between prolonging life and prolonging dying 
•  why medicine should be understood as care, not just cure 
•  how Christians should think about death as an enemy 
•  the biblical basis for human dignity and the image of God 
•  why community matters when we care for the dying 
•  how the church can tell better stories about death, care and hope 

This is a deeply personal and theological conversation about one of the most important ethical issues facing Australia today.

If you are wrestling with questions around euthanasia, assisted dying, palliative care, end-of-life care, suffering, medical ethics or Christian bioethics, this episode will help you think biblically, carefully and compassionately.

Topics covered: voluntary assisted dying, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, palliative care, Christian ethics, medical ethics, dignity, death, suffering, end-of-life care, pro-life ethics, Australia VAD laws, Canada euthanasia laws, Christian view of death, image of God, autonomy, community and care.

Articles and links mentioned:

https://www.morling.edu.au/staff/andrew-sloane

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/annaliese-holland-opens-up-voluntary-assisted-dying/106503200

https://publicchristianity.org/author/andrewsloane/

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Have you ever wondered if your view of God is too small?

This June, the Her Theology Book Club is diving into The Attributes of God by Arthur Pink—a classic work that has challenged Christians for generations to think more deeply about who God is and to worship Him with greater awe.

Over eight weeks, we'll slowly work through the book together, exploring God's holiness, sovereignty, love, justice, faithfulness, and more. Whether you're new to theology or simply looking for accountability to read more consistently, this book club is designed to help you grow in your understanding of God alongside a community of like-minded saints.

As a member, you'll receive:

•  A weekly reading plan 
•  Discussion questions and summaries delivered to your inbox 
•  Access to our private WhatsApp group 
•  Monthly online catch-ups with discussion, community, and a little bit of fun 

If you're ready to deepen your faith and develop a bigger view of God, we'd love to have you join us.

Book Club starts Monday 8 June.

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Australia’s gender identity debate is no longer theoretical. The Giggle v Tickle case has exposed how difficult it is for women to maintain female-only spaces under current Australian law.

In this episode, I look at how we got here, from the 2013 changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, to shifting medical language around gender dysphoria and gender incongruence, to the growing international backlash against unquestioned “gender-affirming care.”

We also discuss the Cass Review in the UK, the new detransition clinic in Texas, the stories of detransitioners becoming harder to ignore, and why the evidence around desistance, suicide and medical transition is far more complicated than the slogans suggest.

This is not about cruelty. It is about truth, compassion, women’s spaces, children’s safety, and why Australians need to speak clearly while there is still time.

Previous episodes mentioned:

The (Trans) Gender Revolution: A Biblical, Biological and Compassionate Response with Patricia Warekoon

https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7c602684/the-trans-gender-revolution-a-biblical-biological-and-compassionate-response-with-patricia-warekoon

The Truth About Gender Ideology in Australia = Kirralie Smith

https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7cde9647/the-truth-about-gender-ideology-in-australia-ft-kirralie-smith

What does the Bible say about Gender Identity with Rob Smith

https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7b8a6efe/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gender-identity-with-rob-smith

Responding To The Transgender Argument with Rob Smith

https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/79e99368/responding-to-the-transgender-argument-with-rob-smith

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Get your tickets to see Alastair live in Sydney, Wednesday 17th June - https://singleminded.community/?event=cross-related

On this episode of Her Theology,  I'm joined by theologian, writer and cultural commentator Alastair Roberts to explore how the Gospel transforms our understanding of relationships, community, identity and the church.

We live in a culture marked by loneliness, isolation, fractured families, digital connection without true community, and growing confusion around identity and belonging. So how should Christians think about relationships in a deeply individualistic age?

Together we discuss:

• how modern culture has reshaped relationships
• the rise of autonomy and radical individualism
• loneliness and isolation in the digital age
• how technology and social media affect community
• why human beings are relational by design
• the church as the household and family of God
• the Gospel’s power to restore broken relationships
• friendship, marriage and community in Scripture
• embodied relationships vs online relationships
• relationships between men and women
• generational relationships in the church
• biblical view of relationships
• patterns and themes throughout Scripture and relationships
• healing from church hurt and relational pain
• why Christian community matters more than ever

Alastair explains how the Gospel doesn’t simply improve relationships — it fundamentally reorders them. From family and friendship to church and society, Christianity offers a radically different vision of what it means to belong, love, forgive, serve and live together as human beings made in the image of God.

This conversation will especially resonate with those wrestling with:

• loneliness
• church hurt
• isolation
• identity
• friendship
• broken families
• modern dating culture
• Christian community
• discipleship
• belonging

Topics Covered:
Christian relationships, theology of relationships, Gospel and community, loneliness, church family, Christian friendship, biblical community, individualism, identity, modern culture, social media and isolation, discipleship, embodiment, church life, family, theology and culture.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Cross Related X Single Minded Event - https://singleminded.community/?event=cross-related

https://theopolisinstitute.com/

https://davenantinstitute.org/

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mere-fidelity/id885758537

https://argosy.substack.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkS1-6kt64WIHegj-h25_g

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Australia’s surrogacy laws may be about to change, and most people have no idea what’s happening.

In this episode of Her Theology, I’m joined by researcher Elisabeth Taylor to unpack Australia’s current surrogacy laws, the proposed reforms currently being considered, and the serious ethical concerns surrounding commercial surrogacy, reproductive technology, human rights, women, and children.

We discuss:

• the difference between altruistic and commercial surrogacy
• the Australian Law Reform Commission review
• “compensated” surrogacy proposals
• international surrogacy and trafficking concerns
• exploitation risks for women
• the rights and welfare of children
• human rights obligations
• the growing commercial fertility industry
• and how Christians should think ethically about surrogacy.

This conversation goes far beyond politics or legal reform. It raises much deeper questions about family, motherhood, technology, contracts, dignity, and what happens when reproduction becomes increasingly commercialised.

Whether you’re completely new to this topic or already following the debate, this episode will help you understand what is currently being proposed in Australia and why many people are deeply concerned about the direction things are heading.

Guest: Elisabeth Taylor
Independent researcher and former Director of Research for the Australian Christian Lobby.

https://www.alrc.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/398.-Anglican-Church-Diocese-of-Sydney.pdf

https://www.womensforumaustralia.org/review_of_surrogacy_laws_by_australian_law_reform_commission_wfa_submission

https://www.acl.org.au/blog/surrogacy-update/

#Surrogacy #CommercialSurrogacy #AustralianPolitics #ChristianEthics #IVF #HumanRights #HerTheology #Family #Women #Children #Ethics #SurrogacyAustralia

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In this episode, we explore what it looks like for Christians to respond to culture without being shaped by it.

From the booing at Anzac Day and growing cultural division,  being labeled a fascist, the relaxed laws that create in injustice within Australia to the language and outrage surrounding social issues like surrogacy, this episode asks a deeper question:

How do we be reasonable in our response?

Anchored in Philippians 4, we look at:

•  how to respond to injustice without losing wisdom 
•  why outrage culture is shaping how we think and speak 
•  and the ethical concerns Christians should consider around surrogacy 

This isn’t about staying silent.
 It’s about speaking truth clearly and thinking more deeply on a range of topics. 

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What happens when adult desires take priority over children?

In this episode, I sit down with Katy Faust to unpack one of the most confronting ethical issues of our time: how modern decisions around IVF, divorce, surrogacy, and family structure are impacting children.

We live in a culture that tells us to “do what’s best for you.” But what if that mindset is quietly harming the next generation?

Together, we explore:

•  Why children thrive best with their married biological mother and father 
•  The real impact of divorce on children (and why it’s often misunderstood) 
•  The ethical concerns surrounding IVF, sperm/egg donation, and surrogacy 
•  How the sexual revolution reshaped family and child outcomes 
•  Why Christians must think differently about justice — starting with children 

This is not an easy conversation. But it’s a necessary one.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why This Conversation Matters 
 03:12 — Why “Putting Children First” Is Controversial
 07:23 — The Core Principle: Adults vs Children
 11:25 — How Christianity Transformed Childhood
 14:26 — The Sexual, Legal & Technological Revolutions
 24:21 — Why Biology Matters for Children
 30:42 — IVF, Surrogacy & Ethical Concerns
 35:59 — Divorce & Its Long-Term Impact on Kids
 39:35 — “Kids Are Resilient” — Is That True?
 45:41 — Fatherlessness & Cultural Breakdown

EPISODE REFERENCES

• Them Before Us www.thembeforeus.com
•  Book: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement
•  Book: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City
•  Book: Pro-Child Politics

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This is the first episode of a new fortnightly Her Theology segment where we look at cultural and societal events through a biblical lens.

In this episode, Cass walks through three major conversations shaping the cultural moment:

•  The viral Trump “Christ-like” AI image and what it reveals about power, pride and modern political idolatry 
•  New survey data from the Australian Christian Lobby shows a shift in public opinion on gender ideology 
•  The rise of assisted dying across the West and what it means for hope, suffering and the value of human life 

Anchored in John 1 and John 3, this episode explores how Christians can bring truth into confusion, light into darkness, and clarity into emotionally charged issues.

This isn’t about reacting emotionally.
 It’s about thinking biblically.

Topics covered:
Christian worldview, culture commentary, Trump meme, gender ideology, puberty blockers, ACL survey, euthanasia, assisted dying, biblical truth, cultural analysis

Mentioned in this episode:

• Truth about gender ideology in Australia https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7cde9647/the-truth-about-gender-ideology-in-australia-ft-kirralie-smith
• https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7c602684/the-trans-gender-revolution-a-biblical-biological-and-compassionate-response-with-patricia-warekoon
• https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7b8a6efe/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gender-identity-with-rob-smith
• https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/79e99368/responding-to-the-transgender-argument-with-rob-smith
•  Trump AI image (Truth Social) 
•  Paula White Easter speech 
•  Australian Christian Lobby survey (Herald Sun coverage) 
•  Lesbian Action Group court case 
•  Global assisted dying laws (Canada, Netherlands, UK, etc.) 

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