Rev. Mark Leach. Become a Radical Activist
What drives a former executive and long-time Anglican pastor to become what he calls a “radical activist”?
When public silence became complicity, he chose to stand alone.
In this powerful vodcast conversation, Rev. Mark Leach—Co-Founder of Never Again Is Now—shares how his journey through leadership in commerce and the church led him to confront the confronting: the return of antisemitism on Australian streets.
What began as one man holding an Israeli flag in defiance of hate turned into a movement thousands would soon join.
This conversation explores more than politics—it tackles moral clarity, Western values, cultural courage, and what it truly means to lead when it’s no longer safe to be silent.
In this episode:
- Why antisemitism is re-emerging in Western culture
- What sparked Never Again Is Now and how it mobilised people across the nation
- The dangers of performative leadership and cultural cowardice
- How leaders across sectors can stand up—before it’s too late
- The deep connection between Western freedom and Judeo-Christian values
This isn’t a political rant—it’s a call to courage. If you’re leading in business, education, government, faith, or culture, this is your invitation to stop outsourcing your voice.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Intro: Who Is Rev. Mark Leach?
1:30 – The Fear of Offending and the Silence It Creates
6:00 – When Hatred Hit the Streets of Sydney
10:30 – How Ideologies Infiltrate Our Institutions
15:00 – The Rise of Identity Politics and the Victim Narrative
19:30 – Why Western Civilisation Is Worth Defending
24:00 – How Courage Can Spark a National Movement
28:30 – Cultural Cowardice vs. Moral Leadership
33:00 – The Role of Judeo-Christian Values in Freedom
37:30 – Calling Leaders to Stand Before It’s Too Late
42:00 – Final Reflections: What World Will We Leave Behind?
About Rev. Mark Leach
Rev. Mark Leach is the Co-Founder of Never Again Is Now, a grassroots movement committed to making antisemitism unthinkable in Australia. With a unique blend of experience across the corporate, faith, and not-for-profit sectors, Mark has spent his life leading with conviction and purpose.
He began his career as a dynamic leader in the business world before serving for over 25 years as an Anglican pastor. Throughout that journey, Mark has been known for speaking truth with clarity—especially when it’s uncomfortable. Today, he brings that same boldness to public life, leading a national initiative dedicated to cultural renewal, civic courage, and moral leadership.
At a time when hatred is re-emerging in public discourse, Mark continues to call Australians to stand for timeless values: faith, freedom, and the dignity of every individual. His work with Never Again Is Now has mobilised thousands of everyday Australians—uniting people from all walks of life to take a stand against antisemitism and cultural complacency.
🎙 Guest: Rev. Mark Leach
Co-Founder, Never Again Is Now
🌐 neveragainisnow.com.au
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