In the lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election, join with tens of thousands of people across our Common Grace movement in prayer and action to help move our nation towards the safe, free, and flourishing future that God intends.
It has been a tumultuous three years since our last federal election with the escalation of conflict and displacement across the world, living through the devastation of what has been the hottest year on record, rising cost of living pressures, and the defeat of the 2023 Voice Referendum closer to home. Following the recent American election, many people are concerned about the divisive tone of the national conversation that is likely to unfold leading up to the election, expected between March – May 2025.
In a time where the intersection between politics and the church seems so divisive and messy, Common Grace is calling together Christians everywhere to remember Jesus’ call to love our fellow human beings without exception (Luke 10:25), to prioritise justice, mercy and faith over piety (Matthew 23:23), and to speak out against systems that hinder the flourishing and freedom God intends for all (Luke 4:18).
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In the first episode of our Lent podcast series, Byron Smith, ecological ethicist and long-time member of Common Grace’s Creation and Climate Justice advisory team, joins Common Grace National Director Gershon Nimbalker and minister, consultant, and writer Scott Higgins to explore Jesus’ triumphal entry in John 12.
As Jesus rides into the city, His way of being king stands in stark contrast to the power structures of the world, setting the stage for His journey to the cross. This episode unpacks how following Jesus is inherently political—not in a partisan sense, but in how we engage with power, justice, and the common good. Politics isn’t just about elections; it’s about the way power is used in society, something we all participate in daily. By distinguishing between being political and being partisan, we can resist the temptation to place ultimate trust in any one party to reflect God’s kingdom and instead allow our faith to shape the values we uphold and the communities we seek to build.
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