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Top 5 Valentine's Day gifts to show you others that you really care, Remembering Cherie Martin - a long-time servant of orphans in Malawi, Koorong stores pop up near you, and a special treat for newborns.

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Pornhub has deleted about 75 per cent of its videos following outcries about exploitation of minors. Vietnam gets its first protestant Christian library. Penny attends a 100th birthday party - and more good news from our local churches.

The quiet faith of Forbes Most Powerful Woman in the World 2020, Christmas in Batemans Bay after bushfires, floods and COVID, the man who kept CS Lewis' legacy alive, and the dog, the drunk and the decisions we make. 

Isaac Newton's tried to solve biblical mysteries, the Bob Dylan worship songs you didn't know he wrote, what to say and not to say to someone who is single, and pray for COVID vaccines.

Thank you letter hand delivered to PM Scott Morrison, the reaction to Meghan Markle's miscarriage, COVID drives Aussies to God and church and prayer, and Bec's Christmas blues.

1001 days in detention on Christmas Island, Giving Tuesday is the antidote to Black Friday, 1001 healthy churches by 2050, and knitting to save the world.

Black Friday to save Christmas, Collective Shout releases Christmas boycott list, C3's Phil Pringle passes the baton in Sydney - and an Australian man baptised with heroin addicts. True story.

What will we legally be able to do this Christmas in Australia, January 26 response, a minister for mums, the Bible in alphabetical order - and Playmobil.

Dolly Parton, Jesus and COVID vaccines, The City of Churches' churches in lockdown, Christian astronaut takes Bible to space, and what's the calling on your life?

A21's Christine Caine says churches must return to prayer, not smoke machines; Azerbaijan Christian churches "protected" in disputed territories; married for 70 years; and why I'm not a racist.

Carpark carols for COVID Christmas, divorce is down in the USA, Keren's amazing journey from hate to hope, and the loveliest viral video around.

Fashion theology, Joe Biden's #1 obligation, Victoria reunited.

The Future of the Church in Australia report reveals ..., Colin Buchanan's new Old album, Peter loves helping the Deaf hear God's word, and NAIDOC Week 2020.

Can you design Aslan and the White Witch?, a Nigerian pastor was freed this week by a militant group, 3 steps to talking well about climate change, and top prize for Eternity.

International Day of Prayer on Sunday November 1, online church is here to stay, ethical fashion and COVID impact, and how to vote as a Christian.

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court, special COVID-related Ethical Fashion report, Hillsong buys Melbourne's Festival Hall, and what did the Pope really say?

The strange online case against Chris Pratt, 4 things you can do to fight the pokies, church COVID restrictions, and spending one year in the Bible.

Sex guide puts it all out there, is the New Testament a lie?, our church is dead, and a Swiss missionary murdered in Mali.

Billie Eilish body shamed and a young Christian woman's search for self worth, Apple smartphones want to save us, Woke v Unwoke, and fighting famine in a COVID world.

Loving people in Mumbai's slums as COVID-19 surges, Margaret Court accuses LotteryWest of discrimination, Mental Health help, and beach missions adapt.

Almost 300 Victorian churches have signed an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews asking to re-open, ScoMo and Albo will unite next week, and same-sex issues in the Anglican Church.

Leading economist Ian Harper says there's even hope in this recession, US President Donald Trump's COVID-19 reminder, and a coffin in hard rubbish?

Jet packs for paramedics, BTS stocks to go off, Australia Post to employ 4000 people, and Max Lucado's prayer of repentance for racism.

US President Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court - and backlash obviously follows; grim milestone reached as more than 1 million people now have been killed by COVID-19; and the life of famous graffiti artist Arthur Stace to become a play.

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John MacArthur, COVID, conspiracy theories and QAnon, Ash London, Anna McGahan and others offer Year 12 students some post-pandemic advice, and what Pope Francis said about the cross.

Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman died and is being remembered for his roles AND statements about prayer and God's purpose. A 14-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan has escaped the older Muslim man she alleges kidnapped and raped her, before forcing her to marry and convert. Also: a 4th Century Bishop and why he could have changed the history of slavery.

Billy Graham's granddaughters speak out about President Trump - for and against, a medical ethics expert on THAT vaccine issue, and how to read the book of Revelation right.

What collecting tennis balls has to do with our COVID kindness, archbishops ask PM to consider ethical problems with vaccine, and almost 50 Nigerian Christians killed this month.

Top tips for talking about sex with Gen Z, law reform sought in WA and ACT, and one of the "winners" of coronavirus restrictions - at a cinema near you.

John MacArthur's Grace Community Church met on Sunday and raises a huge issue: how do we love God and our neighbours?; what does the Bible say against slavery; and Pauline was peaceful ... in the face of pancreatic cancer.

Why some Christians adore Democratic presidential running mate Kamala Harris - and others may vote for Trump, on the ground in Beirut with aid workers, and taking a Masterclass with 3500 students ... online.

Justin Bieber gets baptised - again - with wife Hailey, what the first Hubble Space Telescope photos tell us about trying harder, and Jerry Falwell Jr takes leave of absence of social-media scandal.

Aid agencies are on the ground to help Beirut residents, Candles at Curfew for Melburnians, and celebrating "Mr Eternity" finding God.

Hillsong fails 'New Apostolic Reformation' test, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders tell us what non-Indigenous Christians need to know, and how Ruth's job might have saved her life.

United Bible Societies network released cool stats this week, including about 2 billion bits of Bible material being distributed globally since 2015; a black and white Insta trend comes from a shocking source in Turkey; and faith leaders and others demand NSW Modern Slavery Act takes force.

Conservative pastor John MacArthur holds minority view about in-person church gatherings; US Congressman Ted Yoho forced to resign from 'Bread for the World' board, following his confrontation with female US politician.

A new NITV doco focuses upon an unforgettable Easter tradition from the far north of Queensland, new podcast series dares to confront our identity in a COVID world.

Alibaba, stop selling child sex dolls; Knowing God author JI Packer dies; why a small church is staying online.

Megachurch pastor Andy Stanley says COVID-19 risks mean church doors stay shut, and apostasy is no longer a death sentence in Sudan.

Tying to provide everyday needs to those living in lockdown in Melbourne's tower blocks, and new White Ribbon Australia executive director Brad Chilcott answers the tough questions.

Homeschooling lessons for adults, nominees announced for Australian Christian Book of 2020, and new Salt episode reveals how a self-confessed alcoholic beat the bottle.

Bible believing Christians in the US back women in prominent church roles, why would you make a podcast about a fake Christian hip-hop band, and the amazing work of Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship.

Join Redress Scheme or be defunded, PM warns; how do I respond to Black Lives Matter, and keeping faith in a detention centre.

The "Weird Christians", celebrating the life-changing personal profiles by Anne Lim, and Undeceptions host John Dickson pays tribute to a hanged man's legacy.

Aussie Christians did own slaves - painful history uncovered and not hidden, Janene made a life-changing discovery after her dad died, and the scientific and spiritual evidence for saying 'thank you.'

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