All Alcohol articles
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Magazine FeaturesWe’re living in the age of addiction. Here’s what every Christian needs to know
Whether its hard drugs, soft porn or just internet shopping, millions of us are addicts. But turning off the tap that supplies us with addictive substances won’t solve the problem. Instead, we need to ask why so many are so thirsty in the first place, says Andy Partington
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OpinionEngland is worst in the world for child alcohol consumption. The Church must wake up
Children in England are more likely to have drunk alcohol than those in any other country. Emma Heath says the news should be a wake up call to churches who are contributing to an unhealthy culture around alcohol
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Real Life‘Deaths by despair’ are common in Blackpool. But we’re seeing Jesus changing lives
A recent study found Blackpool had the highest rate of deaths linked to alcohol, drug abuse and suicide in England – dubbed “deaths by despair”. Meet one church leader bringing the hope of Jesus
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TestimoniesFrom dead man walking to alive in Christ
Michael Corcoran was drinking himself to death, but an encounter with a Christian changed the trajectory of his life
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Testimonies'I was a hopeless addict. But God never gave up on me'
Rikki Doolan spent years travelling the world, chasing meaning and fulfilment. Drugs and alcohol couldn't fill the void, and he found himself homeless on the streets of Manchester. That's when he stepped into a cathedral and everything began to change
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TestimoniesFrom a life of crime to street evangelism
Nigel Williams was put into care as a child and has been in 18 different prisons. But meeting Christ set him free from his addictions and self-harm, and now he loves to share the good news with everyone he meets
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Real Life‘Quitting booze was the best leadership decision I ever made’
Twelve months after he decided to stop drinking, Carl Beech explains why being a sober leader is something he’ll never regret
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OpinionI’m deeply offended by photos of Boris Johnson at lockdown parties – and here’s the surprising reason why
Jesus drank with sinners and outcasts. The image of our Prime Minister raising a glass at a Number 10 party during the pandemic reeks of self-entitlement and worldly power, says Rev George Pitcher
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TestimoniesFrom satanism to saving grace
George Bearwood was immersed in the punk rock scene before getting caught up in satanism and becoming addicted to drink and drugs. A brush with death led to him getting clean before, one night, the voice of God called out to him
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Magazine FeaturesThe Christian case for giving up alcohol this Dry January
The numbers of people participating in the post-Christmas detox has grown exponentially. Emma Fowle finds out what it’s all about and looks at whether Christians should get involved
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InterviewsCarl Beech: 'There is endemic alcohol dependency in the Church'
The church planter explains why reaching the forgotten places of the UK has resulted in him giving up alcohol, and cancelling Sunday services
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OpinionI was a drug addict. Here’s my advice to Katie Price’s friends and family
Supporting an addict is hard, says Lauren Windle, but we should never stop believing that God can bring change
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OpinionPrince Harry masked his pain with drink and drugs - so did I but God saved me
Drinking to cover up my pain would have killed me if I hadn’t found Jesus, says Emma Heath
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TestimoniesFrom addiction and despair to freedom and hope
Sara Flanner explains how Jesus transformed her life during lockdown
