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Why the Pope should stay out of US politics

2024-09-16T08:55:00+01:00By

In a rare intervention, the Pope has weighed in on the US presidential election, urging American Catholics to “choose the lesser evil”. Rev Peter Crumpler questions the wisdom of church leaders expressing their opinions on foreign elections

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It’s Friday the 13th so don’t forget your Christian superstitions

2024-09-13T09:36:00+01:00By

Wait, Christians aren’t superstitious…are we? On Friday the 13th, Jonty Langley offers a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the traditions we might unwittingly be holding on to

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The Spectator is now owned by a Christian. But is this good news?

2024-09-12T16:01:00+01:00By 1 comments

Is the new owner of The Spectator an ambitious mogul, an obedient servant or perhaps both? Chair of Christians in Media, Lani Charlwood, shares her view

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Like the Princess of Wales, my cancer journey taught me to see God’s light in the darkness

2024-09-12T09:44:00+01:00By

Princess Catherine has released a moving family video to mark the end of her cancer treatment, and its message of hope is straight from the Bible. Dr Claire Gilbert says she’ll be praying the joy the princess has found continues to grow 

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‘My faith is massive to me’: The Christian faith of Raheem Sterling

2024-09-12T08:19:00+01:00By

Video footage has emerged of footballer Raheem Stirling getting baptised. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the new Arsenal winger, the latest Premiership star to go public about following Jesus

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The loss of winter fuel payments is bad news, but it need not spell disaster

2024-09-11T10:03:00+01:00By

Millions of pensioners will lose winter fuel payments, following Labour’s decision to means test it. The Church now has a unique opportunity to alleviate the challenges facing older people in our communities, says Pilgrims’ Friend Society CEO Stephen Hammersley

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Kaos imagines a world shaped by the Greek pantheon, not Christianity

2024-09-11T09:41:00+01:00By

The Netflix series Kaos takes Greek myths and puts them in a modern setting. But what does Zeus have to do with the God of the Bible? Giles Gough explores

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Scrapping winter fuel payments will plunge more pensioners into poverty

2024-09-10T10:58:00+01:00By 1 comments

Means-testing winter fuel payments is more nuanced than headlines suggest, says Tim Farron. But it runs the risk of leaving older people worse off. If we want to look after those on the margins, Christians must pray for wise leaders and support those who are vulnerable

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Amanda Cook: ‘Loud churches are overwhelming for me. I long to create stillness’

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The writer of Bethel Music’s ‘You make me brave’ is often described as a worship leader. But it’s not a label Amanda Cook has ever felt comfortable with. She discusses incense and stillness, her helpful ADHD diagnosis and hitting your stride in your 40s

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Ken Ham: ‘You can’t take evolution and add it to the Bible’

2024-08-28T12:43:00+01:00By 4 comments

Why is secularism on the rise? How did the Church become so lukewarm? The world’s best-known creationist says it’s because Christians have been undermining the authority of God’s word 

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The Church needs to break its silence on menopause. This book will help

2024-09-09T10:52:00+01:00By

Menopause is becoming increasingly spoken about in secular spheres, yet much of the faith community remains alarmingly silent, observes Arianna Walker. Jayne Manfredi’s new book, Waking the Women, will help plug the gap

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A Moses mockumentary? This biblical parody will make you laugh

2024-07-31T09:50:00+01:00By

Produced by the team behind The Chosen and already racking up half a million views on YouTube, it seems The Promised Land is off to a flying start. But can a comedy based on the Exodus really work? Christian and sit-com writer Paul Kerensa gives his view 

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How a far right extremist found God

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Theo Wilmot is a former activist for the far right political group Patriotic Alternative. He explains how the unexpected welcome and love he experienced in multicultural churches helped him leave his old views behind

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‘A scary dream changed my life’

Shi Ray Luo was an angry man before a supernatural dream convicted him. Knowing Christ has brought him a peace he never knew before 

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‘I encountered God through Psalm 23 in the midst of my cancer treatment’

When Alex MacDougall was diagnosed with cancer, his world fell apart. In the depth of painful treatment and uncertainty, he had a radical encounter with God. Here, he tells the story of how a psalm set to music brought him peace and hope

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‘Black Theology is taking Christianity back to its origins’

Anthony Reddie has made history by becoming the first Black professor in the University of Oxford’s theology department. But what is Black Theology, and how can it serve the Church? 

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‘I see my rugby as worship’

As a professional rugby union player, Peter Browne’s faith has steered him through both success and failure. In it all, we’re called to glorify God, he says

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The Lionesses’ physiotherapist: ‘I’m open about my faith’

The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline

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‘I was recruited into a Christian cult’

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Young Christians across the UK are being manipulated into joining a dangerous movement. Catherine Warr shares her story 

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‘Christians have nothing to fear from magic shows. They help me share the love of Christ’

Magic and magicians have often been misunderstood in Christian contexts, says Mark Shortland. He explains how he uses it for the gospel