Centre for Christian Living

19/08/2026

Being involved in Christian ministry—the ministry of the gospel—in some way is just part of being a Christian. The Christian life is a team life—a life in which we minister the gospel together.

But what exactly is the contribution of every Christian to the overall ministry of the gospel and the ministry of a church? What is the every member ministry of the Christian?

In the New Testament, there's a very clear emphasis on what the every member ministry of the Christian is really about: it's about the word of the gospel we speak to each other. But this is not something we're used to thinking about.

In the latest episode of the Centre for Christian Living podcast, Moore College student Liam Nolan talks to Tony Payne about his new book, “Let the Word Dwell Richly” and the “one-another” word: what it is, what it does, why we find it hard to speak, and what we can do to foster that sort of encouragement and exhortation in our churches.

Listen now: https://moore.edu.au/resource/ccl-2026-ep158

09/07/2026

In this article, Moore College graduate Abby Vanmidde takes a closer look at joy and happiness, and explains why we can‘t separate the two.

Read now: https://moore.edu.au/resource/abby-vanmidde-the-true-and-lasting-happiness-of-joy/

08/07/2026

Here at Moore College, we’ve been thinking about the rise and spread of generative AI and what it means for education—for our students and lecturers. One thing we’ve been determined to do is not just use AI pragmatically (i.e. asking “How can we make the best use of this new technology while avoiding its pitfalls?”), but also think about what generative AI means theologically and morally. How does AI relate to what we believe human personhood, intelligence and mind is on the basis of God’s revelation to us of what all these things mean in Christ?

In this episode of the Centre for Christian Living podcast, hear Tony Payne chat to writer, lecturer and podcaster Alastair Roberts about the theological and moral meaning of AI and its rise.

https://moore.edu.au/resource/ccl-2026-ep157

25/05/2026

21/05/2026

Have you ever wrestled with the question, “Is it ever okay to lie?” It’s not long before someone points to the Bible—especially the Old Testament—where people seem to lie, get away with it, and are even commended for it. Think of the Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1:15–21, or Jehu’s deception in 2 Kings 10.

So what do we make of these passages? What do they teach us about truth, deception and the Christian life?

In this episode of the Centre for Christian Living podcast, Tony Payne speaks with Moore College Old Testament Lecturer Jack Day about some of the Bible’s most challenging examples of lying and what Christians today should make of them.

Listen now: https://ccl.moore.edu.au/resources/podcast-episode-156/

10/05/2026

Where do Christians fit in politics—Left, Right, or neither?

Join us for an interactive evening exploring faithful engagement in the public square.

🗓 20 May, 7–9pm
🎟 $15 ($12.50 groups)

Register: https://ccl.moore.edu.au/events/left-right-out-the-strange-position-of-the-political-christian/

05/05/2026

How should Christians engage with politics?

Some of us avoid it altogether. Others jump right into the debates. But where is the faithful path—and why do we often feel like we don’t quite belong on either side?

Join us for this Centre for Christian Living event as we explore what it means to follow Christ in the public square, and why Christians can often feel “left right out”.

Wednesday 20 May 2026
7:00–9:00pm
$15 (or $12.50pp for groups of 4+)

This will be an interactive evening, so it won’t be livestreamed—but parts will be shared later on the podcast.

We don’t want cost to be a barrier—please reach out if needed.

Register now: https://ccl.moore.edu.au/events/left-right-out-the-strange-position-of-the-political-christian/

27/04/2026

Christian living is being a daily disciple of Jesus Christ, and being a disciple is being a learner—an apprentice of Christ. It’s to learn to be like him, to live like him, to think like him, to love others like him.

But being a learner or an apprentice of Jesus Christ is no simple thing; it’s rich, multi-faceted and extraordinary. It’s a lifelong process. Of course, it’s also a struggle: there are many obstacles, and many of us get stuck or stalled in our apprenticeship to Jesus Christ, especially after being a Christian for a while.

What would it mean to re-ignite your enthusiasm for learning Jesus Christ? Tony Payne discusses this question with Col Marshall in relation to Col’s latest book on the subject, “Warriors of the Word”.

https://ccl.moore.edu.au/resources/podcast-episode-155/

27/04/2026

As Christians, how interested and involved should we be in the political life of our society? What does being faithful look like as we approach and interact on the political scene? Often Christians feel like they don’t really fit on either side of the political divide.

Join the conversation on Wednesday 20th May at Moore College, when Tony Payne, Director of Centre for Christian Living, leads a workshop on the strange position of the political Christian.

To find out more and register visit:
https://moore.edu.au/events/ccl-politics-workshop/