*Not a competition, as Christian leaders share about the enduring wonder of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Key points:

  • Hope Mornings spoke with many of our local Christian leaders about aspects of Easter.
  • Discover the variety and consistency of responses from followers of Jesus who celebrate the eternal enormity of Easter.

The annual arrival of Easter is impossible to miss.

In Australia, public holidays and hot cross buns always make it clear Easter is here.

But are we throwing ourselves into the events and significance of Easter as much as we should?

Hope Mornings spoke with many of our local Christian leaders about aspects of Easter.

Hope Mornings spoke with many of our local Christian leaders about aspects of Easter.

Ben McEachen asked each of them the same questions:

  • Is Easter better than Christmas?
  • Why has Christmas tended to get more attention?
  • What is distinct about Easter, compared with Christmas?
  • Any suggestions for how we can get more excited or involved with Easter celebrations?
  • What is one sentence that sums up the enduring wonder of Easter?

Discover the variety and consistency of responses from followers of Jesus who celebrate the eternal enormity of Easter.


Robyn Black, Salvation Army NSW/ACT Divisional Commissioner

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Lyle Sims, Moderator of Presbyterian Church of Australia NSW/ACT


Faaimata Havea Hiliau – Moderator of Uniting Church in Australia NSW/ACT


Antonios Kaldos – Archangel Michael and St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church (Mount Druitt)


Antoine-Charbel Tarabay – Bishop of Maronite Catholic Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania


 Steve Bartlett – Baptist Churches NSW/ACT’s Director of Ministries


Phil Dooley – Hillsong Church Global Senior Pastor


Lou Antonius – Senior Pastor of Eastcoast Church and ACC NSW/ACT Leadership


Kanishka Raffel – Sydney Anglican Archbishop


Anthony Fisher – Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Archbishop


Richard Schwedes – Bishop of Lutheran Church of Australia NSW/ACT


Feature image: Photos by CanvaPro


Ben McEachen

Ben McEachen

Ben hosts Mornings on Hope 103.2 and the ‘Money: Faith & Finance’ podcast. He is well known for his long-running work as a movie reviewer on Open House and The Big Picture. With a background in journalism and theology, he brings thoughtful insight to conversations around faith, culture and current affairs.

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