Peter Hobbs

07/09/2026

I’m sure there are many hear that need to hear this.

Stop Being Nice to a Narciss...

04/09/2026

No, I’m not talking about The Salvation Army… 😂

Well, not this time anyway.

Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly building something new called Peter Hobbs: Real Conversations.

It’s a YouTube channel built around something I’ve always valued — sitting down with people, listening properly, and giving them the space to tell their story.

No debates. No gotcha moments. No pretending we all have to agree.

Just real people, real experiences and real conversations about life, belonging, struggle, faith, family, community and the things that shape us.

Many of you on here have known me for a very long time, through some very different chapters of my life. This feels like an important new chapter.

So if you’re curious about what I’m doing these days, I’d genuinely love you to come over, have a look and subscribe.

Search Peter Hobbs Real Conversations on YouTube.

And if you know somebody whose story deserves to be heard, send them my way.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do for another person is simply give them the space to speak, and actually listen.

Welcome to Real Conversations with Peter Hobbs. Every person has a story, and every story deserves to be heard. Real Conversations explores the experiences, values, struggles and defining moments that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with everyday people, community leaders, business...

30/07/2026

Membership. Covenant. Belonging.

I couldn’t help but read this announcement with a mixture of sadness and déjà vu.

Years ago I proposed many of these very conversations.

I argued that The Salvation Army needed to rethink what membership looked like, create a new Soldier’s Covenant, and build a movement where people belonged before they were expected to conform.

For that, I was investigated.

A 93-page case was prepared against me. Eventually, I was dismissed as an officer.

What was my great offence?

Calling for inclusion.

Standing alongside people who had been told they didn’t belong.

Believing that the Gospel revealed in Jesus consistently moved towards those on the margins rather than away from them.

When Peter stood before the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15, the question wasn’t whether people could become more like the insiders. The question was whether the Church had the courage to recognise what God was already doing among those it had kept outside.

History remembers who had courage.

Reading announcements about “membership, covenant and belonging” is difficult when so many people have already paid an enormous price for asking those same questions.

The greatest wound isn’t disagreement.

It’s when institutions use spiritual language while people continue to experience exclusion.

Belonging is not created by another commission.

It is created when leaders are prepared to sacrifice power, reputation and certainty for the sake of people.

My prayer is that this commission proves me wrong.

But real change won’t be measured by another report.

It will be measured by whether the people who have been pushed to the edges are finally welcomed home without conditions.

To everyone who has written to me over the years from around the world, wondering if they should keep waiting…

My answer is simple.

Stay close to people who pursue peace.

If a community continually tells you that who you are is incompatible with belonging, don’t confuse that with God’s voice.

Jesus never asked people to remain where they were spiritually abused.

Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is shake the dust from your feet and walk towards people who love you as you are.

My upcoming book will tell the full story.

Not to settle scores.

But because the truth matters, and because there are countless people whose stories deserve to be heard.

If you would like your story heard visit withpeterhobbs.com for a real conversation.

05/06/2026

One of the things I loved most about my years in The Salvation Army was sitting with people and hearing the stories that shaped them.

This conversation reminded me of that.

This week on Real Conversations, I sat down with Melissa Floreani from Clark St Coffee.

On the surface, she’s a coffee roaster.

But like most people, there’s a much deeper story underneath.

A story about the people who influence us.
The values we inherit.
The things that stay with us for decades.
And the quiet ways those things shape the lives we eventually build.

I won’t give too much away.

But if you’ve ever reflected on where your values came from, or who helped make you the person you are today, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation.

I’d love to know:

Who had the biggest influence on your life?

Full interview in this link.

Some of the most important influences in our lives aren't dramatic ...

03/06/2026

Why is being real so hard?

Four young women jumped into my Uber expecting a normal ride.Instead, we ended up having one of the most unexpected conversations I’ve had yet.This started w...

30/05/2026

Ed Mylan shares openly about Depression, Darkness and a friend that saved him.

What happens when the person who always fixes everything… can’t fix themselves?In this deeply honest Real Conversation, Ed Mylan opens up about childhood los...

22/05/2026

I’ve started a new project called Real Conversations with Peter Hobbs — a space built around honest conversations about life, faith, relationships, purpose, struggle, healing, leadership, community, and the things people often carry quietly.

I’ve just released a conversation with Ian Baxter, and I think many people here may genuinely connect with it.

The heart behind this project is simple: Create space for real human conversations in a world that often feels noisy, performative, and disconnected.

The full conversation is now available, and throughout the week we’ll continue unpacking different themes and reflections over on Substack.

You can join the conversation here:

Instagram:

Substack:

And if you ever feel like having a real conversation yourself — wherever you are in the world — feel free to reach out. I’d genuinely love to chat.

Watch last weeks video here.

What happens when two people sit down and have a genuinely honest conversation? In this episode of Real Conversations, Peter Hobbs sits down with Ian Baxter ...

17/05/2026

I wrote Heirs to the Empire after researching my own ancestor and reflecting on my experience inside institutional life in Australia.

What started as family history slowly became a much deeper exploration of belonging, loyalty, faith, colonial history, power and the systems that shape us without us even realising it.

If you’ve ever loved an institution, questioned one, served inside one, or wrestled with what it means to stay loyal while remaining honest with yourself, this book may resonate with you.

Heir to the Empire is a confronting and deeply reflective exploration of the lasting influence of the British Empire on Australia — and how systems of power, media, politics, organised religion, and c

07/05/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/withpeterhobbs/p/what-the-last-three-years-have-taught?r=48bavw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The last three years have probably been the most misunderstood season of my life.

07/05/2026

Over the years I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many of you through community work, ministry, media, advocacy, and everyday life - and those conversations have genuinely shaped me.

The last three years have been one of the most refining and liberating seasons of my life. There’s been loss, rebuilding, healing, growth, and a deeper understanding of what truly matters.

For those who have followed parts of my journey through The Salvation Army years, community work, Drink X, media, or friendship — thank you. Your encouragement and conversations have meant more than you realise.

Out of this season, something new has emerged.

I’ve launched a new project called Real Conversations with Peter Hobbs — focused on honest conversations, meaningful stories, and exploring life, faith, culture, hope, leadership, healing, and the human experience.

If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to follow the journey — and feel free to DM me on Instagram anytime. I genuinely love hearing people’s stories.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/peterhobbsrealconversations/

Substack:
https://substack.com/

I genuinely believe people are longing for deeper connection and conversations that actually matter.

This is just the beginning.