God And Beer- Edition 39- Matt McDonald & Stephanie De Niese An event from the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together Catholic men and women of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, several times a year. The aim is to inspire and strengthen Catholics by providing ideas and inspiration for renewal by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.The thirty-eighth face-to-face event (held at the Notting Hill Hotel on Monday October 13, 2025) featured speakers Matt McDonald & Stephanie De Niese. Matt and Stephanie spoke on the topic of 'Male and Female He Created Them'. Male and Female He Created Them Our next God and Beer evening will explore the theme Male and Female He Created Them. Drawing on St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, our presenters will reflect on what it means to be created as male and female, and how this truth shapes our relationships, our capacity for love, and our call to authentic communion. Together, we’ll consider how God’s plan for humanity can guide us in navigating questions of identity, marriage, and human dignity today. Matthew MacDonald is a Melbourne-based counsellor with a background in business, ministry, and education. With more than a decade of experience working with young adults, couples, and families, as well as his own vocation as a husband and father, Matt brings a rich perspective on how faith and therapy can work together to uncover the “masterpiece” within each person. His qualifications include a Master of Theology (Marriage and Family) from the John Paul II Institute and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Cairnmillar Institute. Stephanie De Niese is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Mornington and the founder of Movement with Steph. She works with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationships. A CCAA-registered member, she brings both professional expertise and a deep Christian commitment to her work, helping people find healing and strength through integrated mind–body approaches. An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together people of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne each month. Our aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition. Many thanks to those who made this possible, and those in attendance.

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