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Dating

What the Bible Says About Love and Christian Dating (and Why It’s More Complex Than You Think)

One of the biggest misconceptions about Christian dating is that the Bible gives us a clear, step-by-step “dating manual.” It doesn’t. In fact, the concept of modern dating as we know it doesn’t really appear in Scripture. That doesn’t make dating wrong, it just means we need wisdom, not rigid rules (besides, flushing toilets are cars aren’t in the bible either, but we’ve managed to work out how to use these safely!) The Bible and the language of love In ancient Greek, there are multiple words for “love,” including: But in English, all of these are flattened into one word: love. This matters, because it can blur important distinctions in relationships. Most English speakers understand

Dating

Why Modern Dating Feels So Confusing (and How Christian Dating Changes It)

Modern dating often feels complicated. Not because people are doing everything wrong, but because the underlying assumptions are unclear. Many relationships today are shaped more by feelings than by intentionality. So instead of asking, “Who are we becoming?”, we often ask: Feelings matter, but they are not enough to build a relationship on. They change with the weather! The problem with self-focused dating In many modern relationships, the focus is inward and often about personal satisfaction, emotional fulfilment and immediate connection But relationships that only ask “What am I getting?” often struggle to ask: “What am I giving?”, “What are we building?”, and “What future are we moving toward?” Christian dating invites a different posture.

Dating

What is Christian Dating? A Biblical View of Dating with Purpose

Christian dating today can feel confusing. Some people treat a first coffee like a marriage proposal. Others avoid clarity altogether and stay in a vague “just hanging out” space. Neither approach is what healthy Christian dating was meant to be. So let’s start with a simple truth: You do not need to marry someone just because you go on a coffee date with them. Dating is not marriage. It is not even engagement. It is a process of getting to know someone with intentionality. What is Christian dating? At its most basic level, dating means: ‘going out with someone you are romantically interested in.’ But in a Christian context, dating is more than attraction or

Director Thoughts

Term 1 has come and gone already!

Term 1 has flown by, and already we’re reflecting on just how much has been packed into these past few months. Across schools, staff rooms, parent gatherings and classrooms, we’ve had the privilege of sitting at the table with young people and the communities that surround them. The goal? Creating space for honest, thoughtful, and hope-filled conversations about sex, relationships, and faith. Every term brings its own stories, but this one has been particularly rich. Here’s a glimpse into what Term 1 looked like at Big Kids’ Table… Heathdale Christian College Secondary, Werribee Across February and March this year, the Big Kids’ Table team had the privilege of spending time with the secondary students, staff,

Louis Theroux standing before a digital landscape representing the manosphere in his 2026 documentary

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What the Adolescence Netflix Series Gets Right (and Wrong) About Christian Sex Education

Judging the Manosphere Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, Inside the Manosphere on Netflix, provokes strong reactions. It is confronting, unsettling, and at times difficult to sit with. For clarity, the Manosphere is a network of online communities where men discuss issues related to masculinity, gender roles, and relationships, however it’s well known for toxic, misogynistic opinions on these matters. For many viewers of the documentary, anger feels like the most immediate and justified response. The ideas circulating within the Manosphere can feel harmful and deeply at odds with the kind of world we want to build and definitely against who Jesus is , who calls us to a radically different way of relating to others marked

Child using Roblox on an iPad for Australian sex education provider Big Kids' Table

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Beyond Roblox: Helping Kids Navigate the Online World

Concerns raised in recent reporting about Roblox point to a much bigger challenge facing families as children grow up in increasingly complex digital environments. The platform has come under scrutiny from the Australian government after allegations that children were exposed to explicit content and targeted by online predators. These reports highlight a reality many parents already sense: the online spaces young people move through today are not neutral. They are environments filled with competing voices and values. At the same time, focusing only on regulation or platform accountability misses part of the picture. The Roblox situation also reflects something deeper about how young people grow and form their identity. Childhood and adolescence are not stages

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Porn is banned for under 18s in Australia, now what?

As of 9th March 2026, age checks are required to access ‘high risk’ platforms including pornographic websites, social media services that allow pornographic material, AI services that generate sexually explicit, self-harm or high impact violence material, and online games rated R18+. Previously, all that was required was a tick-box to say someone was over 18, but that is no longer with age assurance mechanisms being required such as face recognition and digital ID. As a result of this, Canadian porn giant, Aylo, who owns Pornhub and RedTube, have stopped Australians from registering accounts and accessing content. This is a huge win for child safety in Australia but also leaves us with many questions. The main

Events

When Students Lead the Way Towards Real Change ✨

Last week, our team had the privilege of holding space for big, hope-filled, educating conversations at Chairo Christian College (Drouin campus) and Plenty Valley Christian College Primary (PVCC). At these events, God did what He does best! ✊🏼 Yr 9s at Chairo Drouin: We spent the full day with Year 9 students diving deep into topics that matter: But the day didn’t end there. We finished by facilitating a “Change Project” — where students reflected on everything they’d learned and asked: What does God say about this?How can I make a positive, God-focused change in my community, classroom, and relationships? We wrapped up by celebrating God’s good vision for sex, and the radical hope we

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