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  • The Dating Recession

    7 October, 2026

    Young adults haven’t abandoned marriage or love; many are simply weary of today’s dating culture. Could recovering intentional dating and relationship skills help a generation find lasting love?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

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2108, 2026
  • Empowering Dads and Granddads

Empowering Dads and Granddads

By |August 21st, 2026|

A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.

1808, 2026
  • Who I’m Fighting For

Who I’m Fighting For

By |August 18th, 2026|

A personal reflection on why advocating for boys and men matters — rooted in childhood values, painful losses, and a call for women to see this not as a rivalry, but a shared cause fighting for justice and equality.

1708, 2026

Yes, He Can!

By |August 17th, 2026|

Boys' educational failure has been documented for years without a fix, yet six British schools closed the gap using only the budgets they already had.

1108, 2026
  • Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

By |August 11th, 2026|

Men’s happiness is falling, especially among working-class men, as marriage and fatherhood decline. Restoring the value of fatherhood could help rebuild purpose, family, and hope.

808, 2026
  • The Forge

Maleness Is Born. Manhood Is Forged.

By |August 8th, 2026|

Maleness is born, but manhood is forged. Discover how intentional challenges, brotherhood and mentorship shape men—and why Andrew Gray’s new Forge program and the 2026 Men’s Summit matter for men of every generation.

508, 2026
  • Natural Fertility

Natural Fertility – Hey What?

By |August 5th, 2026|

Couples are adopting natural fertility methods (also called Natural Family Planning) with new vigour. Not only do these methods help couples plan their families reliably, they connect the couple in a profound way with the essence of their masculinity and femininity.

408, 2026
  • Boys

Boys: Getting It Right

By |August 4th, 2026|

Boys lag girls in literacy, Year 12 completion and university participation, yet there is no national strategy to address these persistent gaps. It's time to support the million-plus boys and young men across Australia in education.

308, 2026
  • Don and Mum

Thank You Mum

By |August 3rd, 2026|

I am incredibly grateful to my mum, who took my brothers and me to church every time the doors were open. I thought it was normal. And perhaps it was, but no longer — and that is a pity.

3107, 2026
  • Eastern Rosellas

Eastern Rosellas

By |July 31st, 2026|

Joel Phillips didn't hand his son a screen — he handed him an opportunity. Now seven-year-old Miles' catchy tune "Eastern Rosellas" has gone viral, proving imagination and dad-time are a powerful combination.

2807, 2026
  • matriarchy

The Matriarchy Is Alive and Well

By |July 28th, 2026|

The antiquated narrative of “patriarchy” is a remnant of outdated feminist theory. True gender fairness requires acknowledging the current realities — including the growing influence of matriarchy — and addressing disadvantages faced by both sexes.

2407, 2026
  • The Forge

The Forge

By |July 24th, 2026|

Inspired by "The Forge", communities centred on food, fun and faith can shape boys into godly men, with the life-changing power of discipleship and intentional mentoring.

2207, 2026
  • Are We Outliving Marriage?

Are We Outliving Marriage?

By |July 22nd, 2026|

We’ve heard it said many times – you probably have as well – it goes like this: “People live so much longer these days, it’s unreasonable to expect a marriage to last all their life.” Is it true?

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