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The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ – an interview with Marc McLean of Self-Optimized Alternative Health & Self-Development

Marc McLean is a Scottish expert in strength training and the author of numerous books, who also hosts the Self-Optimised podcast. Marc’s interview is entitled The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ and was published on his … Continue reading

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Federal election special: Meet your Grayndler candidates – Inner West Review, May 12, 2022

It’s a pity the Inner West Review chose to depict pole-vaulting rather than boxing. 😉 Either way, thank you Sarah Maguire for an excellent write-up.

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FIGHTING PRIEST TAKES ON ALBO – 2 SER Radio, May 5, 2022

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FIGHTING PRIEST TAKES ON ALBO – City Hub, May 15, 2022

A big thank you to Seja Al Zaidi for this article in the Sydney City Hub on May 15th, 2022

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A House Divided

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Who said it? If you said ‘Abraham Lincoln’, you would be correct, though it was originally said by Jesus (Mark 3:25), referring to an internal conflict going on within an individual person. Lincoln … Continue reading

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Judge not, Madam Premier, and you shall not be judged!

I have no issue with the Premier (or any representative of the state) singling out those of us who break the law, but the civil law and the moral law are not the same thing. One is secular and one … Continue reading

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Ashura commemoration in the West

August 17, 2021 – It was my privilege to speak at the conference, “Ashura Commemoration in the West”, organised by the Ashura International Foundation in cooperation with the One Nation Center for Intellectual and Strategic Studies in Iran. It is … Continue reading

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Lockdowns defile what is sacred

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” (Matthew 10:28) Human beings were created to live in community. Indeed, I don’t believe it is possible to enjoy a full life unless you’re part … Continue reading

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There is only one God, and it’s not the Minister for Health

Over the last few weeks, churches around the world have been reacquainting themselves with the ancient stories of David, King of Israel – his triumphs and his failures. These accounts have reminded me of an uncomfortable Biblical truth – that … Continue reading

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