All articles by AJ Gomez
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News AnalysisPastor Jerry Eze hosted 2025’s largest gathering of Christians in the UK. Here’s what happened
40,000 Christians gathered in London’s ExCeL for the annual New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations event. AJ Gomez reports
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Real Life‘I refuse to let stage four kidney disease stop me praising God’
When Candice McKenzie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that affected her kidney function, she refused to slow down. Years on, the Premier Gospel presenter is sharing her testimony and continuing to bring joy to the airwaves
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Testimonies‘I was ready to end my life but God showed me the light’
After a lifetime of masking hurt with alcohol, Craig Paton hit rock bottom. On the brink of taking his own life, a moment of sunlight brought clarity and changed everything
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Real Life‘My colleague was murdered by Kenyan police. I spent seven years fighting for justice’
Award-winning human rights lawyer Janice Muchemi explains how her Christian faith motivated her to keep campaigning for justice, even when the odds were stacked against her
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News AnalysisThe pro-life movement lost the votes on abortion and assisted suicide. What went wrong?
After the House of Commons voted to decriminalise abortion and legalise assisted dying in the same week, campaigners are warning that decisions on life and death issues are being taken without proper scrutiny
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News AnalysisWas Michael Jackson a Christian?
Following recent reports that Michael Jackson accepted Christ just days before his death, AJ Gomez investigates the King of Pop’s faith journey
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TestimoniesFrom suicidal star to servant of Christ
Marc Mero reached the pinnacle of professional wrestling, all while secretly battling a drug addiction that was tearing his life apart. When the facade crumbled, he lost his will to live. But just as he was ready to end it all, an encounter with God changed everything
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Magazine FeaturesFrom poverty to promise: Witnessing Compassion’s life-changing work in Uganda
Having travelled to Uganda to report on their work first-hand, AJ Gomez says the Christian charity Compassion are breaking generational cycles of poverty and giving families a hope and a future
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Real Life‘Healing from trauma has been a long journey. Now I’ve written a book to help others’
Tracey-Jane Campbell was a successful music artist. But behind closed doors, she was struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma and abuse. Now, she wants to help others
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News AnalysisAs 1,455 make decisions for Christ, Franklin Graham wants you to know that bold gospel preaching still works
Reporting from London’s ExCel where 17,000 people gathered to hear Franklin Graham preach the gospel, AJ Gomez witnessed 1,455 people making a commitment to Christ. It’s all part of a youth-driven model for evangelism which is bearing significant fruit
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ReviewsTestament is a daring adaptation of the Book of Acts. But it works
Reimagining the book of Acts on a modern-day British council estate sounds mad, but Testament makes it work without forsaking the Gospel truth. Angel Studio’s modern re-telling lands with spirit
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InterviewsNic Fiddian-Green: The acclaimed sculptor and recovering alcoholic on his search for the face of Christ
Best known for his equine sculptures, Nic Fiddian Green opens up about his new, deeply personal work — a crucified Christ — and the journey of suffering, reflection and solitude it led him on
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Real Life‘God called me to improve the mental health of a million people’
After becoming disillusioned with his military career, Will Petty reached rock bottom, grappling with depression and alcoholism. He explains how God led him to a greater purpose and a new vocation – to forge a path for others to find their healing
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News Analysis3,500 churches have closed over the last decade. But is this a problem or a path forward?
As historic church buildings are repurposed into gyms, cafes and even mosques, many are fearing the decline of Christianity in Britain. But others say it could be an opportunity to refocus the Church’s mission
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Opinion10 brilliant things Pope Francis said about God
Few leaders spoke with the warmth, wisdom and weight of Pope Francis. No matter the subject of his address his words cut through and challenged us to see each other, the world and our faith differently. Here are ten of his most profound statements
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Magazine Features4 extraordinary churches
Forget stained-glass windows and high ceilings. From barges to nightclubs, here are four unusual churches bringing faith to unexpected places
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Testimonies‘Debt nearly broke me. God got us through’
Having been a carer from a young age, Paul Helsby was used to relying on himself. But when a stroke almost took everything from him and the debt mounted up, he was forced to turn to God
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News Analysis10,000 young people just worshipped Jesus at Wembley Arena
As thousands of teenagers gathered for the UK’s largest Catholic youth event, AJ Gomez was there to report on the hopeful message being given to the next generation
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InterviewsSuperbowl champion BJ Daniels: 'I haven't always walked with God. But he has never left me'
The NFL star speaks to AJ Gomez about defying the odds, trials and triumphs and God’s radical way of changing our plans
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TestimoniesThe changing faith of The Weeknd
Canadian chart topper The Weeknd appeared to abandon the Christian faith of his childhood. But could his plea for “mercy” on his most recent record mark a return to God?
