July 2026 – Sexuality
EDITORIAL
Dr Catherine Hollier
Sexuality is a wonderful gift from God which, like so much of creation, has been deeply affected by the Fall.
In this issue, our contributors share their expertise, insights and personal experiences in the hope that you’ll be encouraged and equipped to uphold this truth, and, supported by sound scientific evidence, compassionately guide patients through today’s competing voices… More
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Whiter Than Snow: Remembering Our Identity in the Struggle
Lauren Fung
When women share their darkest sin, they’re expecting me to be shocked… More
Teenagers and the Sexualised Cyberworld
Patricia Weerakoon and Rev Dr Kamal Weerakoon
Navigating the impacts of pornography and mental health issues linked to digital exposure in a hypersexualised society… More
Wrestling with Disability, Sexuality and Faith – My Journey
Rachel Kay
Sexuality and disability – exploring faith, shame, and the search for fulfilment… More
Biblical Manhood – What Women Really Want
Rev Tim Ravenhall
Imagine if men controlled their sexual impulses in accordance with New Testament principles!… More
Connection is Key to Overcoming Problematic Sexual Behaviours
Linden Simmons
Christians are particularly affected if their behaviour goes against their values.… More
Grappling with Grace to Find Freedom From Porn
Monica Cook
Christians face challenges with pornography, but there is grace over shame…. More
Sex Trade Misery
Dr Harvey Ward
The sex trade and pornography have a destructive impact on individuals, particularly women…. More
The Beloved
Anonymous
We are His beloved, made clean by Jesus, no matter what our past relationships have been like… More
A Gynaecologist’s Psalm
Dr Harvey Ward
Celebrating awe-inspiring spiritual connection inherent in women’s reproductive lives… More
Contested Ground: Adolescent Sexuality, Ideological Capture and the Evidence the Culture Ignores
Paul Bedwell
Highlighting the evidence that challenges the idea of fixed sexual orientation and the impact of medical interventions… More
Identity in Creation, Pronouns in the Clinic
Josias Ng
AHPRA has engaged in ‘naming and shaming’, where investigations are publicly announced before due process… More
Radical Self-Donation
David Bott, Pastor
As society becomes more permissive and applauds sexual sin, more believers are struggling with sexual sin. How can we care for them in a gospel-informed way?… More
Navigating Sexuality, Ageing and Dementia: A Biblical Approach for Christian Health Professionals
Ben Boland
How do we address the complexities of sexuality in older adults, particularly those with dementia?… More
The Christian Health Professional and the Transgender Revolution (Part 1): Understanding the Phenomenon
Patricia Weerakoon and Rev Dr Kamal Weerakoon
A call for understanding, compassion, and acknowledgment of biological truths in gender discussions… More
The Christian Health Professional and the Transgender Revolution (Part 2): Causes for Transgender Self-Identification
Patricia Weerakoon and Rev Dr Kamal Weerakoon
A critique of the transgender movement, arguing that it contradicts both biblical and scientific views on binary sex… More
Making Sense of Same-Sex Sexual Attraction
Rev Dr Rob Smith
While same-sex friendships are good, Reverend Dr Robert Smith argues that same-sex sexual desires are contrary to God’s design and will…. More
On This Bed
Dr Harvey Ward
A reflection on intimate love and the divine nature of intimacy and its power to foster new life… More
The Scornful Self
Anonymous
Loving ourselves means deeply accepting, respecting, and protecting ourselves… More
Sing of Songs
Dr Harvey Ward
Capturing a vivid and intimate journey between two souls enveloped in nature’s beauty… More
