Thinking clearly and being of sober mind is a virtue. The Bible tells us this, time and time again. The Spirit of God ignites a hunger within our minds to seek out the truth. But that’s not enough, truth that is heard must also be applied. Watch Martyn’s message ‘Renewing Your Mind: The Christian’s duty’, recorded live at The Download. ‘The Download’ is a joint venture between ACL and the Lachlan Macquarie Institute for 18-25-year-olds. Visit thedownload.org.au for more information and to register your interest to attend our next event. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iV8Ijq9F1U

Alister Cameron and Wendy Francis review the political news of the week, including a guest appearance from George Christensen MP. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Victorian Pandemic Bill 04:27 ACNC charities regulation 06:10 NT Abortion to Birth Bill 12:13 Babies Born Alive Bill 19:30 NSW Euthanasia Bill 23:55 VIC Religious Exceptions Bill 25:40 Religious Discrimination Bill ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G85XM45KQ4w

Lockdowns, freedoms, Christian faith, Communist history, family, life, breaking rank, and praying with world leaders... An insightful interview with Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, the Minister for International Development and the Pacific in Australia's federal government. Only interested in certain topics? Skip forward to the following times. 0:01 - Introduction and Zed's background 3:43 - Zed's role as Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific 6:08 - Being a Christian in politics 8:28 - Zed's children are his motivation for going into politics 10:35 - Holding onto his seat as a conservative in secular ACT 12:47 - Outspoken backbenchers and crossbenchers 16:23 - Freedom of speech and religion 20:48 - Modern view that freedom of speech is harmful 24:33 - Religious Discrimination Bill 27:57 - Christian schools 35:00 - Euthanasia and abortion 36:23 - COVID restrictions and vaccine mandates 40:36 - Housing affordability crisis 43:47 - Zed's passion for pro-adoption policies 47:05 - Why should people vote for Zed over an independent or minor candidate? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYNvHiVjQrE

Watch the full livestream of the Sydney event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZTluCR5sL4 In this first part of the Babylon trilogy, ACL's Managing Director, Martyn Iles, delivers a powerful message about stark, yet thrilling hope. Martyn unpacks the reality of living in this modern day ‘Babylon’ and shares inspiration to stand courageously for Christ. The trilogy consists of three parts: Babylon Rising (Sydney 24th Sept), Babylon Reigning (Canberra 29th Oct) and Babylon Falling (Melbourne 11th Nov). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5jzpeHJXLc