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  • Marriage: A Vocation to Forgive

    21 October, 2026

    A bishop’s reflections on his parents’ 52-year marriage reveal a powerful truth: lasting love depends less on perfection than on mercy, humility and forgiveness.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • On Turning 75

    19 May, 2026

    As I look back on 75 years of life, I reflect on what has influenced me; what has shaped my life.

    Don Mathis

  • boys

    15 May, 2026

    It should be no secret that boys and men across the world are struggling. These sobering statistics don’t just affect boys and men; they negatively impact whole communities.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Declare Your Delight, Dad

    14 May, 2026

    Your kids won't remember every word you said or every lesson you taught. But they'll remember how your face looked when they walked into the room. When you declare your delight, when you let wonder show on your face, you're shaping how your children see themselves and how they'll love their own families someday.

    Guest Writer

  • 5 Tips That Helped Us Make 50 Years Of Marriage

    13 May, 2026

    Only 7% of marriages make it to the fifty-year mark. We are blessed! Let me share with you a few thoughts about how God helped us to reach this milestone.

    Larry Stockstill

  • children

    12 May, 2026

    When the state removes a child, families expect protection — not permanent silence. This investigation exposes how NSW's child protection system has become a machine for irreversible family separation.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • The UN Is All About Equality, Except When It Comes To Men

    11 May, 2026

    As we toast the United Nations for reaching its 80th anniversary, let’s raise a glass to its noble pursuit of global harmony, and then, perhaps, spill a little for the boys and men it seems to have quietly forgotten in its quest for gender equality.

    Lisa Britton

  • Thank God for Mums

    8 May, 2026

    A heartfelt tribute to Alison Marsh, co-founder of Dads4Kids and mum of five, celebrating her resilience, loyalty, creativity, and unconditional love this Mother's Day.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • In This Connected Age, Are You Connecting with Your Kids?

    7 May, 2026

    Smartphones replaced the kitchen phone — and the built-in accountability that came with it. Here's how dads can rebuild real trust and connection with their kids through curiosity and genuine conversation.

    National Center for Fathering

  • happy marriage

    6 May, 2026

    Three research-backed habits dramatically reduce the risk of your marriage dissolving — and they're ones that Christians have championed for centuries. The data might just surprise you.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • practice

    5 May, 2026

    When caseworkers are burned out, unsupported, and politically pressured, families pay the price. Inside the systemic failures driving erratic practice at New South Wales's child protection agency.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • mum

    4 May, 2026

    Gang members won't bother you if you know their mum. This Mother's Day, here's why dads should go beyond flowers — and mean it.

    Ken Canfield

  • Celebrating Milestones

    1 May, 2026

    Dads have an important role to play in helping to build emotional resilience and reinforcing positive mindsets. By celebrating our children’s achievements — whether big milestones or small daily wins — we help foster their self-confidence.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • season

    30 April, 2026

    Parents who want to stay connected with their kids need to roll with the punches. Expect — and maybe even welcome — the weirdness and frustrations that come with each season of their young lives.

    National Center for Fathering

  • couple time

    29 April, 2026

    Every lasting marriage runs on three things: Time, Energy, and Attention. This simple T.E.A. framework is a beautiful reminder that love lives in the ordinary moments.

    Guest Writer

  • 28 April, 2026

    When co-parenting feels like war, "just cooperate" isn't enough. Here's how to break the cycle, protect your kids, and play the long game after divorce — even if she never changes.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Cockington Green Gardens

    27 April, 2026

    A family-friendly day trip in Canberra's Gold Creek Village — miniature gardens, dinosaurs, reptiles, and birds await. Perfect for toddlers and big kids alike!

    Jean Seah

  • Why Dad Alone When You Can Dad Together?

    24 April, 2026

    Fatherhood doesn't have to be a solo act. Discover how two inspiring dads are proving that connection, community, and showing up together can change — and save — lives.

    Warwick Marsh

  • What Every Dad Can Learn from a Gravel Driveway

    23 April, 2026

    Life is going to throw plenty of hard things at your family that you never asked for. Dad, your job is to be ready for those moments by choosing some challenges now, while you still can. Family strength doesn't happen by accident. It's a decision.

    Guest Writer

  • Is ‘Grace Alone’ Enough for Marriage?

    22 April, 2026

    Can faith alone sustain a marriage? Love Forever, the newest YOUCAT publication, tackles this question and hundreds more with honesty, warmth, and global perspective.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • child protection

    21 April, 2026

    How subtle, calculated interference within child protection systems undermines families, erodes trust, and strips parents of their rights — and what must change.

    Patrick O'Connor

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704, 2026
  • father

My Father

By |April 7th, 2026|

My father knew what was worth having and provided us with an ideal lifestyle. Our old weatherboard house was no showplace, but it was full of contentment, laughter and security.

304, 2026
  • father

The Reality Every Father Faces

By |April 3rd, 2026|

As fathers, we need to face the facts, recognise the dangers, and do our best to navigate the modern world as best we can. Not only for our own wellbeing, but also for our families to thrive.

3003, 2026
  • neighbourhood fun

Fun Around the Neighbourhood

By |March 30th, 2026|

For toddler parents with active and curious children, there are free or affordable activities you can find in your local Aussie neighbourhood to exercise their imagination and boost their confidence.

2503, 2026
  • Openness to Life is for All of Us

Openness to Life is for All of Us

By |March 25th, 2026|

Being ‘open to life’ is a posture of open hands before God, our Lord and Father in Heaven. It’s a disposition of heart that says: Everything we have is Your gift, O Lord – may we welcome Your children and love them as You do.

2403, 2026
  • parents without children

Parents Without Hope – Their Children Taken

By |March 24th, 2026|

When a society removes children from their parents, it must confront a question that goes beyond policy, beyond procedure, beyond bureaucratic justification: What kind of country are we becoming if we allow hope itself to be taken from those who have already lost the most?

2003, 2026

Let’s Talk About Sex

By |March 20th, 2026|

A candid conversation on sexual integrity for men and fathers — why the sexual revolution failed, and how we can lead our families with honesty, respect, and love.

1803, 2026
  • Power of Prayer

Power of Prayer

By |March 18th, 2026|

Prayer doesn't change God — it changes you. Discover why prayers sometimes seem unanswered, and how opening your heart to grace transforms both you and your marriage.

1703, 2026
  • separation

Surviving Separation

By |March 17th, 2026|

A book review of "Surviving Separation: Understanding Family Law Without Confusion" (released in January 2025) by Graham McFarland. This is a practical, Australia-focused guide that aims to turn confusion into a step-by-step roadmap.

1303, 2026
  • Show Me The Father

Show Me The Father

By |March 13th, 2026|

The Kendrick Brothers’ 2021 documentary "Show Me The Father" is well worth watching. Directed by Rick Altizer, it beautifully weaves together a series of stories highlighting the importance of fatherhood.

1003, 2026
  • dad bashing

Dad Bashing

By |March 10th, 2026|

In contemporary Australian society, fathers are increasingly depicted as insignificant or inherently flawed within family life. This cultural trend, often described as 'dad bashing', reflects a broader pattern of diminishing the value of fatherhood.

603, 2026
  • Truth Cures

Truth Cures

By |March 6th, 2026|

Truth has the power to heal and set people free. This article explores the growing issue of false allegations, their devastating consequences, and the importance of pursuing justice grounded in truth.

503, 2026
  • home

Your Home Is the Last Normal Institution

By |March 5th, 2026|

As institutions adopt new cultural norms, parents can no longer outsource character formation. The home, not the system, is now the decisive arena shaping strong, resilient sons and daughters.

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