2,200+ Women Encouraged to ‘Live Unhindered’ at OneLove 2025

Over 2,000 women joined us in-person, with almost 250 tuning in online, representing every state across Australia. The theme of this year’s OneLove was “Unhindered”, reminding women to live each day following Christ with faith and purpose. It was a call to throw off every hindrance, run with perseverance, and fix our eyes on Jesus.

MBM Music lifted the room with heartfelt worship, leading the women to praise God with one voice. Listen to the Spotify 25 playlist here!

From Prayer to Praise

In Session 1, Jackie Hill Perry explored 1 Samuel 1, focusing on the prayers of Hannah. She encouraged women to understand the unchanging character of God even in seasons of suffering. Jackie called attendees to remember God’s faithfulness no matter their feelings and to trust His power over time, even when all they feel they can do is wait. Watch a snippet below.

Hope from a Psalm

In Session 2, Jackie put hope on trial. She encouraged reflection on times when hope feels like it has let us down and guided women on how to keep trusting God even when outcomes don’t meet expectations. Jackie reminded attendees not to let human disappointments affect their hope in God. How will you remember God’s past faithfulness to guide your future?

“There was so much to be encouraged by! The depth and clarity of Jackie’s preaching, while really focusing on a female perspective and issues, was extremely edifying. I also loved spending more time with my Church group and singing together with so many females (in a great key as well!)” – Hannah

“I have been going with a friend every year now and it’s such a lovely tradition that we share to be able to grow and encourage each other. I love being able to gather and worship with so many women from different walks of life.” – Belinda

“Honestly, I hate women’s events. But OneLove was organised in such a way that there was no room to not enjoy it. Jackie Hill Perry PREACHED with such conviction and rawness and desire for God’s glory – it was electric.” – Eliza

“I found it such a refreshment to sing with 2,000 sisters, to learn from powerful women and to be reminded of my great God and the hope we have.” – Maree

In the Q&A session, women asked Jackie some big and personal questions, including:

Is it bad or am I selfish if I’m confused that God wants us to suffer, that we might praise Him?
What are some practical ideas or ways that we can cultivate a big view of God’s glory and fix our eyes on His worthiness?
Should we only hope in God? What does it look like to hope for other things? For example, for children, for success at work?
How do you discern a relationship that is a hindrance versus a help?
How do you deal with lust as a single woman?
How do we continue to hope in the Lord when we grow old and our memory fades?
How do we have hope for those who do not yet know Christ?
Can you draw out for us a hindrance that you’ve wrestled with? Watch a snippet of Jackie’s answer to this question below.

Rachel Ciano on Catherine Booth

Rachel Ciano explored the work of God in the life of Catherine Booth and encouraged women to reflect on their own limitations. In a time when it was hard to be a woman, Catherine stood up for those who needed support. Attendees were challenged to know their vulnerable selves as loved by God and to continue pressing on, confident that God does great work through those who embrace their weaknesses.

Valerie Ling on Radical Acceptance

Clinical Psychologist, Valerie Ling shared about experiencing hindrances and limitations as believers. She taught on radical acceptance, letting go of struggles over why things happen, how they happen, and the stress of making it all work, by giving these worries to God. Valerie highlighted real-life examples of women from different walks of life, offering practical advice and encouragement.