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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Jun 15, 2026 · by

Rev. Nicholas Whereat's story

Rev. Nicholas Whereat shares his story of taking part in the End the Waiting Campaign, and the long road toward justice for people seeking asylum.

Jun 15, 2026 · by

Kelli's Story of Prayer and Welcome

Kelli Hughes shares her story of welcoming and advocating for people seeking asylum in Australia, including taking part in the #EndTheWaiting prayer vigils in 2025.

Jun 15, 2026 · by

John's Story of Faith, Courage and Welcome

Rev. Dr. John Jegasothy's journey from refugee to advocate reminds us that welcome transforms lives—and strengthens our communities.

Jun 15, 2026 · by

Atta's Story of Hope After 14 Years of Waiting

James Harris shares the story of Atta, an Afghan refugee who received his permanent residency in Australia after 14 years of waiting.

Jun 12, 2026 · by

Welcoming the Stranger

Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace shares a reflection on welcoming the stranger.

May 29, 2026 · by

May 2026 News Update

Read our May 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on Pentecost, Reconciliation week and the Spirit of God at work

May 14, 2026 · by

Budgets and the Moral Imagination of a Nation

Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace, and Eliza Johnson, Policy Coordinator at Common Grace, reflect on the 2026/27 Federal Budget.

Apr 30, 2026 · by

April 2026 News Update

Read our April 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on Easter, ANZAC day and who we are becoming as a nation.

Apr 29, 2026 · by

From Harm to Healing: Reimagining Scripture After Violence

Ellaina Welsman, Common Grace’s Domestic and Family Violence Justice Lead, speaks with Dr Rosie Clare Shorter and Dr Erin Hutton about their research on Reading the Bible After Violence.

Apr 16, 2026 · by

Just Keep Turning Up

Jenny and Ian Thompson reflect on how engaging with Common Grace has given them a deeper opportunity to activate their faith in a way that has felt both authentic and courageous.

Apr 01, 2026 · by

Episode Seven: The Man Born Blind

Safina Stewart in conversation with Dr Byron Smith, discussing Jesus' encounter with the man born blind in John 9.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

March 2026 News Update

Read our March 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on following Jesus in a time of war.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

The Donkey and the Warhorse

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a reflection on the need to listen to those bearing the cost of war and our call to be peacemakers.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a personal reflection on the growing conflict in the Middle East and Jesus’ invitation to walk the narrow path of love.

Mar 27, 2026 · by

Peace not Empire. Jesus not Genghis.

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace’s National Director, reflects on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday pointing us to the way of love over fear, and peace over empire.

Mar 25, 2026 · by

Episode Six: The Gerasene Demoniac

James Harris in conversation with Dr Byron Smith, discussing Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5.