The BBC’s Swingers investigation exposes a weakness the Church must confront
The Passion Translation is under scrutiny. As a Bible translator, here’s my view on the controversy
Prioritising the aid budget isn’t as Christian as it seems
I thought Bible memorisation was unnecessary. Then I needed it
The Odyssey is a brilliant film - and a brutal reminder of what the world was like before Jesus
When clergy break the rules on same-sex marriage, they should face consequences
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Opinion
Young Christians crossed the divide over Israel in this Sussex barn. It was beautiful to watch
More than 200 young Christians recently gathered on the UK’s south coast to wrestle with some of the Church’s most difficult theological and political questions about Israel and the Middle East. One of the event’s organisers, Chip Kendall, explains what happened and why he believes the weekend could prove to be a turning point
Opinion
Are nations part of God’s plan?
As debates over Christian nationalism intensify, Paul Parkhouse argues that the Bible presents nationhood not as an accident of history but as a means through which God’s Kingdom reaches the world
Opinion
Revival statistics can’t tell you everything
As excitement continues over reports of church renewal, we mustn’t overlook the quieter, slower and less dramatic journeys to faith that rarely make the headlines, says Dr Claire Williams
Opinion
The BBC’s Swingers investigation exposes a weakness the Church must confront
50 women have told the BBC that they were forced into having sex with strangers through a swingers website. Before Christians wag their fingers, Giles Gough says we should confront the power imbalances that allow abusive men to shelter within the Church - and make sure shame does not sit with the victims
Opinion
Theological education is facing imminent collapse, just when society needs it the most
The number of theology departments in the UK have halved in a decade, with the University of Exeter the latest to make deep cuts. Michael Tang argues that the knowledge factories are closing at the very moment our culture is hungriest for wisdom
Opinion
Prioritising the aid budget isn’t as Christian as it seems
Supporting our less fortunate brothers and sisters overseas is widely understood to be the Christian thing to do. But when some aid is used to impose contested Western agendas on developing countries, Lois McLatchie Miller argues that the issue is not so simple
Opinion
In praise of the urgent
Christians often speak of the need for stillness and rest. But what happens when there’s calls to make, jobs to be done and everyday life to get through? Gemma Hunt says we don’t need to feel guilty. God is in it all
Opinion
I thought Bible memorisation was unnecessary. Then I needed it
When a member of Derek Hughes’ small group shared the burdens weighing on his life, Derek found himself with nothing left to say but a couple of random Bible verses he had memorised for himself. They seemed irrelevant at first, until the man told him they were exactly what he needed
How Jesus found an entire family
One person walks into an ancient church in Venice and emerges with questions he cannot shake. Another unexpectedly feels compelled to open a Bible. Another discovers a peace she cannot explain. This is the story of a remarkable chain reaction of events that are transforming parents, daughters, fiances and friends, one life at a time
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
From smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
500 years after William Tyndale risked everything to translate the New Testament, Christians are finding increasingly creative and sometimes covert ways to spread scripture. Across war zones, persecuted nations, remote communities and offline regions, here are five organisations fighting to get the Bible into the hands of every believer
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
As governments cut aid, meet the Christians standing up for the world’s poorest
What’s left of the UK international development budget is less than we spent on fizzy drinks in 2024. Meanwhile, 25 million people missed out on lifesaving aid. One year after sweeping aid cuts sent shockwaves through the development sector, what responsibility do Christians have to the world’s poorest?
Are young men rejecting seeker-sensitive Christainity?
Pioneers of the seeker-sensitive movement have long argued churches must make their services more accessible to win the next generation. But as growing numbers of young men are drawn towards expressions of faith built around discipline, reverence and sacrifice, AJ Gomez asks: Is it time to switch off the smoke machines?
How Jesus found an entire family
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
From smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
As governments cut aid, meet the Christians standing up for the world’s poorest
Are young men rejecting seeker-sensitive Christainity?
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CeCe Winans: ‘I’ve got to stand for righteousness, no matter what’s popular’
The most decorated female gospel singer of all time talks about quitting the music industry to plant a church, living with integrity and how her struggles with social media led to the release of her latest number one album
Graham Daniels: The Christians in Sport director helping elite footballers find Jesus
As the Premier League returns, Graham Daniels explains why more footballers than ever are turning to Jesus – and why fame, goals and trophies can never satisfy the human heart
Joel Muddamelle: ‘There are spiritual forces that absolutely hate you’
Joel Muddamalle’s new book explores spiritual warfare, dark powers and the victory of Christ. He speaks to Sam Hailes about the heroic faith of his missionary grandparents, the dangers of celebrity culture in Christianity and how you can discern the unseen battle
Dr Andrew Ollerton: ‘You won’t understand the Bible on your own’
Dr Andrew Ollerton, theologian, author and the mind behind The Bible Course, sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his call to make scripture accessible, his friendship with Bear Grylls, and why the church must seize a once-in-a-generation moment of spiritual openness
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‘I was living a double life while I was in the Newsboys’
After losing everything to drink, drugs and sexual sin, former Newsboys frontman John James thought his ministry was over. As fresh questions surround the band’s legacy, John shares the remarkable story of how God’s relentless grace restored his life – and why no one is beyond redemption
The Christian yoga teacher: 'Being a follower of Jesus shapes everything I do'
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 from the frontline
‘A stranger gave me a camera when I was a teenager. It changed the course of my life’
When Emmanuel Hammond was 14 years old, he attended his first Christian festival. There, a photographer felt prompted in a dream to give the teenager an expensive SLR camera. It released a God-given gift that he has been refining ever since
‘I didn’t have a dad – now I am calling my church to father the fatherless’
Rev Fernando Carrillo has a vision to see families restored, chains of addiction broken and young men raised to be godly role models and good fathers. It’s everything that his own life was missing
The mediator: ‘I pray to bring the peace of Christ into every session’
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 from the frontline
‘I was trapped under a 280kg quad bike when I heard God say: “You’re not going to die’’’
Following a near-fatal accident, Samantha Jackel had an out-of-body experience. She explains how the audible voice of God provided reassurance in her darkest moments
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Who is killing Christians in Nigeria? This is what the data says
With 42,000 civilians killed and an average of seven terror attacks every day, Nigeria’s crisis is vast — but new research shows the world has been looking in the wrong direction. The group responsible for nearly half of all civilian deaths rarely makes the headlines, says Steven Kefas
Can ex-gay Christians tell their stories?
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said a controversial meeting sharing the stories of ex-gay Christians can go ahead at next week’s General Synod - but a exhibition stand promoting it cannot. Tim Wyatt explains why some members think it is a safeguarding issue - and why ongoing debates about sexuality are still causing issues
What is the Society of Saint Pius X and why has it split from the Catholic Church?
A delicate diplomacy has been maintained between the Vatican and the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for 50 years. But now Pope Leo has expelled them from the Church. Tony Wilson explains what happened and how it might be resolved
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‘I didn’t know how to become a Christian. Then God met me in a vision’
Katie Ivings grew up a stranger to Christianity, but her grandfather’s funeral and a mysterious vision of a door in her student accomodation set her on an unexpected path to faith
‘My childhood was full of violence and rejection. But God healed my broken heart’
After a life shaped by abuse, church hurt and racism, a supernatural encounter showed Colin Mason that God was not the cause of his pain, but the One who would redeem it
Immigration: Two Christians debate what Jesus would do
Immigration has become one of the defining political issues of our time. But how should followers of Jesus think about border control and biblical hospitality? Dr Krish Kandiah OBE and Rev Dr Nigel Scotland share their differing perspectives
RT Kendall: Why I’m worried about the feel-good gospel
The primary purpose of Christianity is not to make people to feel good, says RT Kendall. He’s warning the UK Church away from promoting a false gospel
Why Christians shouldn’t give up on mainstream media
The BBC and other legacy news organisations are often criticised – sometimes rightly. But Martin Saunders argues that Christians should be wary of abandoning trusted journalism for a digital world of AI-generated misinformation, biased influencers and echo chambers
How Jesus found an entire family
One person walks into an ancient church in Venice and emerges with questions he cannot shake. Another unexpectedly feels compelled to open a Bible. Another discovers a peace she cannot explain. This is the story of a remarkable chain reaction of events that are transforming parents, daughters, fiances and friends, one life at a time
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
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