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On this episode of Her Theology,  I'm joined by theologian, writer and cultural commentator Alastair Roberts to explore how the Gospel transforms our understanding of relationships, community, identity and the church.
We live in a culture marked by loneliness, isolation, fractured families, digital connection without true community, and growing confusion around identity and belonging. So how should Christians think about relationships in a deeply individualistic age?
Together we discuss:
how modern culture has reshaped relationships
the rise of autonomy and radical individualism
loneliness and isolation in the digital age
how technology and social media affect community
why human beings are relational by design
the church as the household and family of God
the Gospel’s power to restore broken relationships
friendship, marriage and community in Scripture
embodied relationships vs online relationships
relationships between men and women
generational relationships in the church
biblical view of relationships
patterns and themes throughout Scripture and relationships
healing from church hurt and relational pain
why Christian community matters more than ever
Alastair explains how the Gospel doesn’t simply improve relationships — it fundamentally reorders them. From family and friendship to church and society, Christianity offers a radically different vision of what it means to belong, love, forgive, serve and live together as human beings made in the image of God.
This conversation will especially resonate with those wrestling with:
loneliness
church hurt
isolation
identity
friendship
broken families
modern dating culture
Christian community
discipleship
belonging
Topics Covered:
Christian relationships, theology of relationships, Gospel and community, loneliness, church family, Christian friendship, biblical community, individualism, identity, modern culture, social media and isolation, discipleship, embodiment, church life, family, theology and culture.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
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https://theopolisinstitute.com/
https://davenantinstitute.org/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mere-fidelity/id885758537
https://argosy.substack.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkS1-6kt64WIHegj-h25_g
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Australia’s surrogacy laws may be about to change, and most people have no idea what’s happening.
In this episode of Her Theology, I’m joined by researcher Elisabeth Taylor to unpack Australia’s current surrogacy laws, the proposed reforms currently being considered, and the serious ethical concerns surrounding commercial surrogacy, reproductive technology, human rights, women, and children.
We discuss:
the difference between altruistic and commercial surrogacy
the Australian Law Reform Commission review
“compensated” surrogacy proposals
international surrogacy and trafficking concerns
exploitation risks for women
the rights and welfare of children
human rights obligations
the growing commercial fertility industry
and how Christians should think ethically about surrogacy.
This conversation goes far beyond politics or legal reform. It raises much deeper questions about family, motherhood, technology, contracts, dignity, and what happens when reproduction becomes increasingly commercialised.
Whether you’re completely new to this topic or already following the debate, this episode will help you understand what is currently being proposed in Australia and why many people are deeply concerned about the direction things are heading.
Guest: Elisabeth Taylor
Independent researcher and former Director of Research for the Australian Christian Lobby.

https://www.alrc.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/398.-Anglican-Church-Diocese-of-Sydney.pdf
https://www.womensforumaustralia.org/review_of_surrogacy_laws_by_australian_law_reform_commission_wfa_submission
https://www.acl.org.au/blog/surrogacy-update/
#Surrogacy #CommercialSurrogacy #AustralianPolitics #ChristianEthics #IVF #HumanRights #HerTheology #Family #Women #Children #Ethics #SurrogacyAustralia
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In this episode, we explore what it looks like for Christians to respond to culture without being shaped by it.
From the booing at Anzac Day and growing cultural division,  being labeled a fascist, the relaxed laws that create in injustice within Australia to the language and outrage surrounding social issues like surrogacy, this episode asks a deeper question:
How do we be reasonable in our response?
Anchored in Philippians 4, we look at:
 how to respond to injustice without losing wisdom 
 why outrage culture is shaping how we think and speak 
 and the ethical concerns Christians should consider around surrogacy 
This isn’t about staying silent.
 It’s about speaking truth clearly and thinking more deeply on a range of topics. 

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What happens when adult desires take priority over children?
In this episode, I sit down with Katy Faust to unpack one of the most confronting ethical issues of our time: how modern decisions around IVF, divorce, surrogacy, and family structure are impacting children.
We live in a culture that tells us to “do what’s best for you.” But what if that mindset is quietly harming the next generation?
Together, we explore:
 Why children thrive best with their married biological mother and father 
 The real impact of divorce on children (and why it’s often misunderstood) 
 The ethical concerns surrounding IVF, sperm/egg donation, and surrogacy 
 How the sexual revolution reshaped family and child outcomes 
 Why Christians must think differently about justice — starting with children 
This is not an easy conversation. But it’s a necessary one.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Why This Conversation Matters 
 03:12 — Why “Putting Children First” Is Controversial
 07:23 — The Core Principle: Adults vs Children
 11:25 — How Christianity Transformed Childhood
 14:26 — The Sexual, Legal & Technological Revolutions
 24:21 — Why Biology Matters for Children
 30:42 — IVF, Surrogacy & Ethical Concerns
 35:59 — Divorce & Its Long-Term Impact on Kids
 39:35 — “Kids Are Resilient” — Is That True?
 45:41 — Fatherlessness & Cultural Breakdown

EPISODE REFERENCES
Them Before Us www.thembeforeus.com
 Book: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement
 Book: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City
 Book: Pro-Child Politics
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This is the first episode of a new fortnightly Her Theology segment where we look at cultural and societal events through a biblical lens.
In this episode, Cass walks through three major conversations shaping the cultural moment:
 The viral Trump “Christ-like” AI image and what it reveals about power, pride and modern political idolatry 
 New survey data from the Australian Christian Lobby shows a shift in public opinion on gender ideology 
 The rise of assisted dying across the West and what it means for hope, suffering and the value of human life 
Anchored in John 1 and John 3, this episode explores how Christians can bring truth into confusion, light into darkness, and clarity into emotionally charged issues.
This isn’t about reacting emotionally.
 It’s about thinking biblically.
Topics covered:
Christian worldview, culture commentary, Trump meme, gender ideology, puberty blockers, ACL survey, euthanasia, assisted dying, biblical truth, cultural analysis
Mentioned in this episode:
Truth about gender ideology in Australia https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7cde9647/the-truth-about-gender-ideology-in-australia-ft-kirralie-smith
https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7c602684/the-trans-gender-revolution-a-biblical-biological-and-compassionate-response-with-patricia-warekoon
https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/7b8a6efe/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gender-identity-with-rob-smith
https://www.hertheology.com/podcast/episode/79e99368/responding-to-the-transgender-argument-with-rob-smith
 Trump AI image (Truth Social) 
 Paula White Easter speech 
 Australian Christian Lobby survey (Herald Sun coverage) 
 Lesbian Action Group court case 
 Global assisted dying laws (Canada, Netherlands, UK, etc.) 
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