All articles by Gemma Hunt
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OpinionI was hosting Big Church Festival when the tragedy struck. I don’t understand it but I know God is good
Following the tragic accident at Big Church Festival that claimed the life of Pastor Robert Guanco, Main Stage host Gemma Hunt reflects on the hardest announcement she has ever had to make and the grief that followed
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Regular ColumnistsTrue confidence begins with knowing whose you are
In a world constantly trying to sell us a version of life that looks better than our own, Gemma Hunt reflects on the joy-stealing power of comparison. Through a series of affirmations, she invites you to claim a quiet confidence rooted in knowing not only who we are, but whose we are
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Regular ColumnistsThe secret to contentment in a culture of more
We are conditioned to constantly pursue the next thing. But if we take time to slow down, there is great joy to be found in what we already have, says Gemma Hunt
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OpinionIn praise of the urgent
Christians often speak of the need for stillness and rest. But what happens when there’s calls to make, jobs to be done and everyday life to get through? Gemma Hunt says we don’t need to feel guilty. God is in it all
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn't stop teaching us just because we grow up
Gemma Hunt’s formative years in Sunday school gave her a spiritual foundation she will always be grateful for. But now she’s learning to ask questions again, and is unafraid to admit she does not always have all the answers
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Regular ColumnistsHow I'm learning to be still
When we let go of the expectations we place on ourselves to be all things to all people, we find God is waiting for us to show up just as we are, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsI faced off with a Lion in Uganda – here’s what it taught me about God
Her heart racing as she stood face-to-face with a lion in Uganda, Gemma Hunt was reminded that peace isn’t shaped by circumstance — it’s rooted in God’s faithfulness
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Regular ColumnistsMy daughter plays the ‘yellow car’ game. Here’s what it taught me about faith
Gemma Hunt explains how a lighthearted game got her thinking about bringing faith into everyday life
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Regular ColumnistsWhat would Jesus say…about the things we own?
As she moves into 2026, Gemma Hunt takes a critical look at the items on her bookshelf, and considers what her possessions may be communicating about her faith in Jesus
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Regular ColumnistsGemma Hunt: Why I sponsored a child with Compassion
A series of small, significant moments nudged Gemma Hunt to sponsor a child through Compassion. It begun a journey of connection, prayer and the realisation that sponsoring changes lives
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Regular ColumnistsTick off, or erase? Why you don’t need to do everything this Christmas
It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the run-up to Christmas. This year, Gemma Hunt is chopping down her to-do list and choosing a better way
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OpinionGoing backstage at a TV awards ceremony helped me see God’s perspective
No amount of glitz and glamour can mask the realities of our life from God, says Gemma Hunt. He sees us just as we are – and he loves us anyway
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Regular ColumnistsTired, worn out and feeling meh this summer? You’re still loved and seen
Whether you’re glammed up for the joyful events of the Christian festival season, or curled under a blanket with a summer cold — God sees your heart. You are fully known and fully loved. How liberating, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsWhat’s in your hands?
However insignificant you may feel it is, whatever you have to give to God is enough, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsFamily gatherings can be difficult. Here’s what I’m doing about it
Family is a beatiful gift — but it is also a flawed one. Gemma Hunt shares how she is learning to show up honestly, leaning into grace and trusting God with tricky family dynamics
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Regular ColumnistsGod’s creation brings us joy. This is what grass looks like under the microscope
After spending some time outdoors, Gemma Hunt reflects on how the beauty of God’s creation is good for us
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Regular ColumnistsFaith at 32,000 feet: why I’m learning to change my perspective
From last minute packing to flower stems, Gemma Hunt explains how she’s letting God shape the view
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Regular ColumnistsDo you feel seen? I'm learning to seek validation in God's gaze
Being seen by the Father was enough for Jesus. It should be for us too, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsThe holy act of hand-holding
Gemma Hunt reflects on how a simple hand hold breaks down barriers of age, language and even disconnection. The power of such simple touch points to a deeper truth: we are always held in the gentle but secure grasp of God’s hand
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Regular ColumnistsWhy I’m going slow in 2025
Thank God for grace, says Gemma Hunt. Let’s cut ourselves – and each other – a bit of slack this year
