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Jessica Gardiner

Press Services International

Kiwi-born with British roots, Jessica Gardiner drinks tea religiously while her dinner table discussions reverberate between the sovereignty of God, global politics, and the public health system. Having experienced churches from conservative to everything but, Jessica writes out a desire for Christian orthodoxy and biblical literacy in her generation. Jessica is married to fellow young writer Blake Gardiner.

  • The Jessica Knell Story

    I arrived in August 1996, the oldest daughter of my parents Natasha and Mark Knell. Following closely behind, my sister Rebecca (1998) and then in his typical laidback manner, my brother Daniel (2006) decided to turn up.

  • Deconstructing progressive Christianity 

    Christianity, for people who dislike Christianity. A palatable form of faith served with a side of post-liberalism and postmodernism belief. 

  • We are not scared

    New Zealand’s nationwide bear hunt during the COVID-19 lockdown made headlines worldwide. In the front windows of our homes resided a soft toy bear, or two, or even three.

  • Is it contagious?

    On January the 30th, 2020 the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

  • Overcoming Peter Pan Syndrome

    You may have heard stories about Peter Pan. Stories of a whimsical and free-spirited, magical boy who could fly. With his mythical adventures in Neverland enchanting children and adults alike for generations.

  • An Identity Crisis

    Identity. It shapes who we believe we are and how we choose to interact with the world around us.

  • Reviewing the American Gospel

    Does Christianity mean Christ plus the American dream?

  • Exploring Marie Kondo’s life-changing magic

    The life-changing magic of tidying up

  • Seasoned with salt

    “Let your speech be always filled with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer each one (Colossians chapter 4, verse 6)”.