Now that the first Pope to resign in 600 years has been laid to rest, there is one key question. It is not “is the Pope a Catholic?” but rather “will this pope be in heaven?” It is the one… Continue Reading
Christians often “bag” the media when they sideline faith, so here’s a shoutout to ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky who prayed for the injured US footballer Damar Hamlin live on the major sports network. “This is a little bit different. I’ve heard… Continue Reading
At the first-ever face-to-face The Gospel Coalition Australia (TGCA) conference there was lots of energy in the room, fuelled by a lot of young church planters or want-to-be church planters, They were there to be encouraged, and The Other Cheek… Continue Reading
In a much-debated vote, opposition to same-sex marriage and a Baptist tradition of church autonomy were the choices facing NSW/ACT Baptists. The NSW & ACT Baptist Association’s Assembly (church parliament) has strengthened their commitment to traditional marriage by adopting a… Continue Reading
A new book Biblical Critical Theory is creating a wave of enthusiasm amongst many Christians. The Other Cheek asked Rory Shiner, senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, some questions about this new book by Chris Watkin a lecturer… Continue Reading
The Other Cheek carried this story just after Andrew Thorburn was removed as Essendon Football club CEO. Despite a recent joint statement by Thorburn and the Club, questions about the place of Christians in society remain. That’s why the club… Continue Reading
How Christians relate to First Nations will be a big issue in 2023: This was one of The Other Cheek’s most-read stories in 2022. Martyn Iles, please take the time to reconsider your reasons for avoiding saying an Acknowledgement of… Continue Reading
Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP farewells a “theological Pope”. United with Pope Francis and Christians throughout the world, the Church in Sydney and Australia mourns the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, one of the greatest theologian-popes in… Continue Reading
Sunburnt Country, Sweeping Pains: The Experiences of Asian Australian Women in Ministry and Mission is exactly what the new book’s title says. These Asian Australian Protestant women are much more involved in Bible study, prayer and fellowship groups, and outreach… Continue Reading
In our holiday reading book list we come to a great Christian classic – and one that you can get straightaway because it is free. the Book is Christianity and Liberalism by the doughty Presbyterian J. Gresham Machen. In this… Continue Reading