A Tanzanian Village Has Water Thanks To You – Joel A'Bell, Convoy of Hope

Joel A’Bell is Director of Convoy of Hope Australia and New Zealand. Joel told Hope Mornings that Simanjiro in Tanzania has running water, thanks to the generosity of 'Water for Life day. Joel explains the immediate impact of clean, fresh water on the local community and how Simanjiro residents tha…

Power Needs More Meekness – Max Jeganathan, CPX

Max Jeganathan is Senior Research Fellow with Centre for Public Christianity. Max told Hope Mornings that we need to have more meekness when it comes to power. While we seem confused or unaware about what meekness actually is, Max said that when it is properly understood in relation to Jesus, the w…

National Prayer Breakfast 2026 – Amy Brown, keynote speaker

Amy Brown is keynote speaker at the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast. She told Hope Mornings about she wants Australia's leaders to know that the way down is the way up. A season public servant, Amy believes in the power of prayer and calling upon "our warrior God" to shape our nation. IMAGE: PickPi…

Ethical Fashion Report 2026 – Kat Halliday, Baptist World Aid

Kat Halliday is Ethical Fashion Lead at Baptist World Aid. Kat told Hope Mornings about the 2026 Ethical Fashion Guide, why Baptist World Aid is disappointed at lack of progress but how we can continue to make consumer choices which benefit our world. IMAGE: Baptist World Aid

Why I Volunteer To Visit Older People – Sally, Anglicare

Every Tuesday for the past three years, Sally Simmons has visited residents in a Sydney Aged Care home. Sally told Hope Mornings about why she wants to be there for others, and encourages you to consider being part of Anglicare's Aged Care Volunteer Scheme. IMAGE: PxHere

What is Easter in October? – Andrew Lim, Revesby Anglican

Andrew Lim from Revesby Anglican told Hope Mornings about Easter in October, and why it's not a gimmick. It's a powerful reminder of the resurrection's ongoing power. IMAGE: Picryl

Why Our Mind is Hardwired to Believe in God – Dr Justin Barrett

Dr Justin Barrett is President of Blueprint 1543 and Honorary Professor of Theology and the Sciences at the University of St Andrews School of Divinity. Presenting the 2026 New College Lectures in Sydney, Justin told Hope Mornings about his research into our inevitable belief in God.  IMAGE: Kathl…

The Weight of Mercy – Nathan Colquhoun and Matt Oxley

Nathan Colquhoun (director) and Matt Oxley (actor) told Hope Mornings about their new short film The Weight of Mercy. Made on mobile phones with big ambitions, The Weight of Mercy reinvents Westerns to challenge us about letting go, rather than lusting for revenge. IMAGE: Wild Clan Productions

Using AI for Sharing God's Word in Your Voice – Melanie Jones, Engil

Melanie Jones is co-founder of Engil. Melanie told Hope Mornings about the possibilities for using AI for good, how to avoid voice cloning, and the faith legacy you can leave through the Bible read in your voice. IMAGE: Engil on Facebook.

Helping You to Build a Family of Peace – Ann Cunningham, PeaceWise

Ann Cunningham is a conflict coach and mentor with PeaceWise. Ann told Hope Mornings about the Building a Family of Peace webinars in October 2026, providing Christian tools for speaking well, saying sorry and strengthening relationships. IMAGE: Peacewise on Facebook