This is the launch event for CAS NOW! – a national movement for the political discipleship of Christian (& curious) young adults. Get informed, equipped, connected with others like you and involved in saving Australia like no generation before NOW! has.
Australia is at a crossroads. For decades, we’ve watched the slow erosion of our Christian heritage, the very foundation that gave us freedom, prosperity, and justice. Tonight’s rally wasn’t just another political talkfest—it was a clarion call to a generation that refuses to sleep through a cultural revolution. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when faith meets the public square, this episode will shake you awake.
From the opening anthem to the final “Amen,” this wasn’t a rally for a party—it was a rally for the King of Kings. Worship filled the room, reminding us that before we talk politics, we crown Jesus as Lord of Australia. That’s not just theology; it’s the most politically pure statement we can make. And it sets the tone for everything that followed: a challenge to Christians, especially Gen Z, to stop outsourcing responsibility and start saying, “Here I am.”
Dave Pellowe didn’t mince words. Personal faith is critical for your soul, but it’s also critical for national health. Churches that avoid “controversial” topics like abortion or gender ideology aren’t protecting people—they’re abandoning them. Silence from the pulpit has allowed godlessness to multiply. What Australia needs isn’t a “nice” church; it needs a prophetic church that speaks truth with courage.
Christians must learn to engage, not retreat. Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t heal wounds; it leaves them festering. Whether it’s defending life, marriage, or freedom, the call is clear: stop leaning on the shovel and praying for a hole. God gave us a democracy—use it.
The heart of the night was a challenge to young Australians. Previous generations have largely been content to spectate. The result? A nation drifting from its roots. But Gen Z is different. They’re hungry for truth, tired of moral confusion, and ready to lead. As Dave said,
“You’re not the learners—you’re the teachers. You’re not the followers—you’re the leaders.”
This isn’t about chasing fame or power. It’s about obedience. From Abraham to Esther, Scripture shows that history turns on those who say, “Here I am.” That posture of willingness is what God is looking for today. Whether you’re called to Parliament or to your local mechanic’s workshop, the battle is raging—and neutrality isn’t an option.
The message is simple: if you want change, show up. Fifty years ago, party membership was five times higher than today. That’s why parties drift left—because Christians left the room. Reverse that trend, and you can reshape the future.
This isn’t just about politics. It’s about culture, identity, and eternity. Australia doesn’t need another figurehead; it needs a grassroots movement of believers who love their nation enough to fight for it. And yes, the fight will be hard. It may cost you comfort, career, even reputation. But as Esther said, “If I perish, I perish.” That’s the spirit we need.
Don’t just read about it—watch the full episode now. Be inspired, be equipped, and then take your place in the battle for Australia’s soul.
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Dave Pellowe is a Christian political educator & writer who gives priority of philosophy to God’s Word. He founded Church And State ministries in 2016, which has grown to include annual teaching conferences in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and regional Australia by invitation.
Specialising in what God says about complex ethical and social issues, Dave Pellowe is a sought after guest speaker at churches, Christian schools, TV, radio and podcast interviews and other secular and Christian forums where love of Truth and nonpartisan thinking are valued. [more]
