Mornings

Max Jeganathan is Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Public Christianity. Max told Hope Mornings that Easter is the most beautiful use of power the world ever has seen. The world could be a better place if the power we hold was sacrificed for the benefit of others, Max said. IMAGE: Centre for Public Christianity on Facebook

Caleb Dwyer leads Generosity Church and is part of the NSW State Executive Team for Australian Christian Church (ACC). Caleb told Hope Mornings why he is "pumped" to share the good news of Jesus that flows through the Easter events. IMAGE: Caleb Dwyer on Facebook.

Antoine-Charbel Tarabay is Bishop of Maronite Catholic Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. He told Hope Mornings about the problem of sin and death being defeated by Jesus and how that changes our lives eternally – and everyday. IMAGE: Supplied.

Chuhao Liu from Sunflower AI told Hope Mornings about why he developed a program to live translate church services. Looking to help his own understanding while studying in Australia, Chuhao believes God has given him the skills to help other people better connect with His word and truth. IMAGE: Sunflower AI on Facebook.

Rob Kennaugh is CEO of The Y NSW. Rob told Hope Mornings about the Y's "Prioritising Child Safety" campaign and why it believes there must be two educators per 15 children in every outside school hours care setting. IMAGE: The Y NSW on Facebook.

Sophie works with Merath, a Christian NGO working through local churches to help throughout Lebanon. Sophie told Hope Mornings about how Lebanon is impacted by escalating conflict in the Middle-East, why churches make a Jesus-shaped difference in their communities, and the support provided by Australia's Emergency Action Alliance. IMAGE: Emergency Action Alliance on Facebook.

Bec Baines does many things, from serving at her local church to being a police chaplain and YouthWorks Accessibility Ministry advisor. Bec told Hope Mornings about being voted "Woman of the Year" in her Davidson electorate and what she hopes such recognition will lead to. IMAGE: Bec Baines on Facebook.

Kanishka Raffel is Sydney Anglican Archbishop. Kanishka told Hope Mornings about how the truth of the resurrection of Jesus has helped his family as they grieve before Easter 2026. He also shared how the actions of Jesus' disciples should stir us to think deeply about the claims made about his rising from the dead. IMAGE: Supplied

Nicola Gibbs leads Presence Church at Penrith. Nicola told Hope Mornings about the return of The Tent for five nights before Easter 2026. A place to invite friends and family, The Tent promises an enthusiastic atmosphere for connecting with God and hearing about salvation in Jesus. IMAGE: Nicola Gibb on Facebook.

Father Antonios Kaldas leads Archangel Michael and St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Mount Druitt, Sydney. Antonios told Hope Mornings about the difference Jesus' resurrection makes to eating a hamburger, and how hard it is to summarise the wonder of the Easter events.

Dr Jamilla Rosdahl is Senior Lecturer at Australian College of Applied Psychology. Jamilla told Hope Mornings about "looksmaxxing" and its destructive impact upon how young men see themselves and women. Jamilla warns about this damaging trend and what to look out for.  IMAGE: Bicanski on Pixnio

Kate Harrison Brennan is director of Sydney Policy Lab at University of Sydney. Kate told Hope Mornings about the recently announced National Primary Preventative Framework and its encouragement of public policies which help children and families to flourish. IMAGE: Governor-General pf Australia on Facebook.

Richard Schwedes is Bishop of the Lutheran Church in NSW/ACT. Richard told Hope Mornings that the evidence for Jesus' resurrection brings confidence about what God provides through it. IMAGE: Supplied.

Alex Lee is Lead Pastor of C3 SYD. Alex told Hope Mornings that the resurrection of Jesus proves that we do not need to get our lives right to come to God. God makes us right in Jesus, so we can come to him. IMAGE: C3 SYD on Facebook.

Phil Dooley is Senior Global Pastor with Hillsong Church. Phil told Hope Mornings about the personal connection with Jesus' resurrection and why we are more open to hearing about it than you might have believed. IMAGE: Hillsong Church on Facebook.

Melissa Page almost died during the COVID Pandemic. Sydney school teacher Melissa told Hope Mornings about the impact this had on her voice and lengthy career. During her difficult recovery, Melissa realised she was far from God and shared how she was able to reconnect with divine comfort and love. IMAGE: Picas Joe at Pexels.

David King is Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in NSW. David told Hope Mornings about the importance of Jesus rising from the dead. Sharing how the Easter events provide the solution that we all need, David said people are open to discussing Jesus – even if they do not believe. IMAGE: Cornerstone Church, Sydney.

Kate works as support staff at a Christian school in Sydney. She told Hope Mornings about starting a cross stitch group for students. The response to the lunchtime group has been strong and Kate even sewed God's creation into her favourite hobby. IMAGE: Sally Wilson at Wikimedia Commons.

Simon Miller is CEO of Anglicare. The announcement that Defence sites across Australia will be sold prompted Simon to call upon the Federal Government to do something radical. He told Hope Mornings about the opportunity he sees for an affordable housing solution that invests heavily in community benefit for all Australians. IMAGE: Supplied.

Robyn Black is Divisional Commander of Salvation Army NSW and ACT. Robyn gave Hope Mornings three reasons why Jesus' resurrection is the most important thing ever. She also got excited about the everyday power available to us all, thanks to Jesus' sacrifice and God's Spirit. IMAGE: Salvation Army NSW ACT on Facebook.

Craig Roberts is CEO of Youthworks. He told Hope Mornings about why he is taking a suitcase full of laptops to Kenya, and the difference they can make their for the growth of God's kingdom. IMAGE: Reworx Recycling

Faaimata Havea Hiliau is Moderator of the Uniting Church NSW and ACT. She told Hope Mornings why Jesus' resurrection is so important and how we can live in light of his rising from the dead. IMAGE: Uniting Church Australia NSW/ACT on Facebook.

Michael Smith from Christian Alliance NSW told Hope Mornings about That They May Be One, a daily prayer initiative during Lent. Michael said That They May Be One aims to nurture the unity within the Body of Christ, through prayer, Scripture reflection and coming together. IMAGE: Michael J Smith on Facebook.

Benjamin is an Iranian Christian who has lived in Sydney for more than a decade. He told Hope Mornings about the anguish he and his church family feel for their relatives and friends in Iran. Benjamin believed God's word has foretold what is happening in Iran, and he knows God can use the Middle-East conflict to bring more Iranian people to his saving Son, Jesus.

Adam Davids is CEO of CareerTrackers, an Indigenous Internship Program. Adam told Hope Mornings about CareerTrackers' strong ties with Marin Luther King Jr, how it connects Indigenous students with businesses and corporations, and why "Indigenous excellence" matters. IMAGE: CareerTrackers on Facebook.

Samuel Majok is a minister based in Sydney who founded Light Along My Path, a charity providing practical, health and education needs. Originally from South Sudan, Samuel told Hope Mornings about returning to his home country to start the building project for a school. Spurred on by the good news of Jesus, Samuel shared the differences which can be made for communities ravaged by war and poverty.   IMAGE: Supplied

Marina Lee-Warner told Hope Mornings about The Two Teabags, a performance duo (with Julie Joy) that entertains aged-care communities. Marina explained who The Teabags are, what they get up to, and the social service provided through their personal show for older Australians. IMAGE: The Two Teabags on Facebook.

Lindy Hadges from Equip Ministry Wives told Hope Mornings about the 2026 conference – "Thriving, Not Just Surviving". Lindy shared the challenges and joys of being married to a man in ministry, and how Equip's annual conference offers communal support. IMAGE: Equip Ministry Wives on Facebook.

Major tragedy impacted Ryan Oosthuizen's family but the Perth teen did not want it to "stop me in my tracks". As Ryan told Hope Mornings, he received a vision from God as a 15-year-old – to start a fragrance company. Entering Year 12 in 2026, Ryan is 17 and also is operating a business that he hopes will subtly share the sweet smell of the gospel. IMAGE: Blessing of the Lord on Facebook

Sureka Goringe is UnitingWorld National Director. Sureka told Hope Mornings about 40 for the Future, a way to approach Lent with a focus on caring for what is to come. Sureka provided practical and spiritual benefits to letting go and getting involved.  IMAGE: UnitingWorld on Facebook.

Matt Dodd is Senior Pastor at Lakemba Anglican Church in Sydney. Working with illustrator Thom Bransdon, Matt created The Epistles for Kids series. Matt and Thom told Hope Mornings about their heart for helping children to experience and love the life-transforming letters in the New Testament. IMAGE: Matt Dadd on Facebook.

Max Jeganathan is a Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Public Christianity. Max explained to Hope Mornings about what is going on with Australia's Federal Politicians in early 2026. Against the backdrop of Liberal Party leadership turmoil and One Nation's rise, Max shared what we should expect from our politicians and the sort of leadership that Australia really needs. IMAGE: Max Jeganathan on Facebook.

Rob Floyd is National Director of Frontier Services. Rob told Hope Mornings about the ongoing support that "Bush ministry" Frontier Services has provided to communities in Queensland impacted by flooding. IMAGE: Frontier Services on Facebook.

Hope Media Phillip Randall explains why the Hope News Service was closed. Along with celebrating the professional work of Anita Savage, Sarah Wiedersehn and Jefferson Shaw, Phillip addressed the reality of funding a Christian ministry and what we all can pray for.

Mark Sherwin from Sydney has released his debut single Hope Like An Anchor. Mark told Hope Mornings that he worked on Hope Like An Anchor for 10 years and wants you to sing along. A chief financial officer, Mark encourages us to embrace the gifts God has given us to praise him. IMAGE: Supplied.

Mark Zschech is State President of Australian Christian Churches NSW and ACT. Mark told Hope Mornings that the first Christmas arrived amid pain and fear. In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack, Mark shared how the hope of Jesus as our "wonderful counsellor" remains. IMAGE: ACC NSW ACT on Facebook.

Lachlan Mitchell from Mary's Meals explains how to feed children in poorer nations for an entire year, motivated by the care and love revealed by Jesus' earthly family.  IMAGE: Mary's Meals Australia on Facebook.

Jesse Murray is Hillsong's Hills Campus Pastor. Jesse told Hope Mornings that life can be chaotic, complex and challenging. Christmas announces to the world that God has reached down to us, providing humanity with the only way to live a better, free life. IMAGE: Hillsong Hills Campus on Facebook.

Katherine Halliday of Baptist World Aid told Hope Mornings about her new podcast, Behind The Barcode. Kat said the deep dive into how our clothes are produced doesn't aim to guilt us. Instead, through expert interviews and global insights, we can be better informed about the far-reaching costs of our consumerism. IMAGE: Bicanski on Pixnio.

Antoine-Charbel Tarabay is Bishop of Maronite Catholic Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. Bishop Tarabay told Hope Mornings that in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack, we might better appreciate how the hope of Jesus combats violence, hate and evil. IMAGE: Supplied.

Wayne Forward is CEO of PeaceWise which provides conflict resolution skills, from a biblical perspective. In light of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, Wayne let us know how to feel about our feelings of anger. Pointing us to Ephesians 4 ("in your anger do not sin") and God’s loving response to us in Jesus, Wayne provided two practical steps for how to deal with our anger. IMAGE: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.

Antoine-Charbel Tarabay is Bishop of Maronite Catholic Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. Bishop Tarabay told Hope Mornings about his community's close connection with the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach attack,10-year-old Matilda. IMAGE: Supplied.

Mitch Hammond is Missions and Partnerships Director with C3 Church in Sydney. Mitch told Hope Mornings that he loves to share the personal experience of Christmas and how it transforms lives – of real people, not super-smart machines. IMAGE: Mitch Hammond on Facebook.

Kanishka Raffel is Archbishop of Sydney Anglican. Kanishka told Hope Mornings that the terrible, disturbing attack at Bondi Beach should not change Christmas celebrations. Reminding us that getting together for Christmas is a genuine moment of connection, Kanishka encourages us to grip the real hope Jesus brings to our hurting world. IMAGE: Supplied.

Michael Smith is a Sydney Chaplain who told Hope Mornings about why he rushed to Bondi Beach to offer support and care. Attending the prayer vigil organised by Christian Alliance, Michael explained what it is like at Bondi and why the light of Jesus needs to be shared in the darkness. IMAGE: Michael J Smith on Facebook.

Beit Shalom in St Ives, Sydney, is a messianic congregation. Daniel Valle Gracia leads this Christian church that has many Jewish Christian members. Daniel told Hope Mornings about being at a Hanukkah event in northern Sydney that went into lockdown, due to the Bondi Beach attack. Daniel also encouraged Christians to support the Jewish community.

In the immediate aftermath of the Bondi Beach Attack, Time with God presenter John North told Hope Mornings about where God is when things are painful and frightening. John encouraged us to seek the spiritual comfort and support provided by Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit. IMAGE: Hope 1032

Tim White has been involved in Christian schooling for 42 years, including as principal. His passion is curriculum development from a Christian perspective. He helped write biblical curriculum resource Transformation by Design and is conducting personal educational research and teacher workshops. IMAGE: Tim White on LinkedIn.

Anthony Fisher is Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Anthony told Hope Mornings that AI needs to know that Christmas means God sharing "completely in our life so we could share forever in his." IMAGE: Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney on Facebook.

David King is Moderator (leader) of Presbyterian Church of Australia in NSW. He told Hope Mornings that he found out some interesting stuff about Christmas when he asked AI. But David encourages us to go beyond the artificial and seek the source of why Christmas changes our reality. IMAGE: David King at Cornerstone Church, Sydney, NSW.