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What is the Meaning of Easter? The Christian Perspective Explained

Following Max's overview of the history of Easter, he explores what it all means. Is it all just chocolate and bunnies and bonnets? Or might God's rescue mission have something to say to you and me?

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What is Easter About? The history and why it matters

2.6 billion Christians will be celebrating Easter, but what actually happened that makes it so important? Max looks at the historic events that took place in and around Jerusalem 2000 years ago, tracing what happened and why they became the foundation of the Christian faith.

9 min read
Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

11 min read
What Makes Me Human? Exploring Identity and Dignity

Many of us search for identity by looking inward, yet basing our worth on shifting feelings or achievements can be deeply crushing. This article explores an alternative. Drawing on biblical insights, explore how true human dignity and identity is received as a gift rather than achieved through effort.

8 min read
How Does Jesus Revolutionise Attitudes Towards Women?

John 14:9 says, 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father'. If this is the case, what do Jesus' interactions with women tell us about God? Lara explores what Jesus' teaching, and approach to women reveal about the heart of the Creator.

17 min read
What Is The Occult and What Draws People To It?

Do occult practices actually deliver what they promise? As more people are drawn to alternative spirituality driven by deep longings to connect with something, we must ask: does occultism offer ultimate truth, or are we searching in the wrong place?

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What is justice in an age of cancel culture?

What happens to justice in a world where everyone defines truth for themselves? Max Jeganathan explores whether real justice is possible without a shared foundation—and why the Christian vision offers more than moral opinion.

40:09
How can you know what’s true anymore?

From deepfakes to digital overload, truth is being reshaped before our eyes. In this talk from Summer School 2024, Alanzo Paul explores five cultural shifts redefining how we understand knowledge—and why that matters more than ever.

9 min read
How Christian Marriage Reshaped Indian Law

How did 'one husband and one wife' enter law in a land shaped by the Epics where plural marriage was the norm? Rahil traces the history of India's changing marital culture and asks what inspired the change in law.

16:43
Can we tackle climate change without addressing the soul?

In this talk, Max Jeganathan examines how Christian theology speaks into the climate crisis, offering a framework that integrates environmental responsibility with moral and spiritual insight. Drawing on biblical principles and global challenges, he outlines how faith, ethics, and human agency intersect in efforts to care for creation.

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How should Christians talk about faith in a polarized world?

In this thought-provoking interview, Darrell Bock explores how Christians can talk about faith in today’s polarized culture. Instead of starting with arguments, Bock encourages us to begin with the real questions people are asking—about peace, identity, and purpose—and shows how the gospel speaks meaningfully to those longings.

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Can we rebuild trust in a culture of doubt?

In this talk, Professor John Lennox explores how shifts in Western views of truth, faith, and meaning have led to growing uncertainty. Reflecting on the decline of confidence in Christianity, he considers how its ideas still offer a foundation for rebuilding trust in today’s culture of doubt.

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