Volume 4, No. 1 (2024) of this journal, released on June 27, 2024, features five articles addressing various social and educational topics, contributed by ten authors from four institutions in Indonesia (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Toraja, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, and Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologia Indonesia Timur di Makassar). The articles explore the significance of self-acceptance for students from broken homes in academic achievement, the application of the Merdeka Belajar concept in Christian religious education within families, the decolonization of gender through Judith Butler’s performativity theory and its implications for Christian education on LGBTIQ issues, the tradition and motives behind giving bouquet gifts during special academic moments, and the role of church hospitality in suicide prevention efforts, particularly in supporting mental health. 

These contributions provide valuable insights into the intersection of social, educational, and religious practices in contemporary contexts.