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Archive contentBetter the Devil you know
David Instone-Brewer explores Jesus’ teaching on someone we all-too-readily overlook: the Devil
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Archive contentThe Apologist: Can atheism be 'tried on' for size?
Amy Orr-Ewing assesses whether belief can be treated like a pair of trousers that no longer fit – and what to do when doubt strikes.
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Archive contentBaroness Caroline Cox
Justin Brierley meets the courageous Christian peer often described as ‘a voice for the voiceless’.
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Archive content‘How can we exclude members of the Body of Christ just because they can't understand a 30-minute sermon?'
Church services are typically inaccessible for those with severe learning disabilities. Sarah Lothian discovers a ministry successfully reversing this trend.
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Archive contentThe fashion industry undressed
The tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh last year has prompted UK Christians to pioneer the way for a more just fashion industry, discovers Lucinda van der Hart.
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Archive contentUndercover miracles in the Middle East
David John works as a missionary in a dangerous, anti-Christian environment, but this hasn’t prevented God working miracles in order to bring people to him.
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Archive contentFestival Bingo
Amid the glacial showers and enriching Bible teaching of festival season, you may need some light relief. Use our handy guide to see who you can spot this summer.
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Archive contentHoly Places
Where do you experience the presence and power of God? We hear about divine encounters in seven spiritually significant UK locations.
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Archive contentLosing faith in faith schools?
Investigations into a so-called Islamist ‘plot’ in Birmingham schools have raised questions about the role of religion in education in Britain. Lucinda Borkett-Jones reports on why the battle lines being drawn are more than just playground squabbles.
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Archive contentThe boy in you must die
The desire for control, personal success and gratification are all marks of an immature life. In order to grow into manhood as God intended we need to leave childish things behind, says Viv Thomas.
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Archive contentWhy your church should love the World Cup (even if you don’t)
The World Cup is upon us, and – whether or not you like football – there’s much the Church can learn from it.
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Archive contentThe childlike Church
Jesus encouraged us to ‘become like little children’ (Matthew 18:3), but did he really want his Church to be like a playgroup – full of self-centred bickering and snotty noses?
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Archive contentThe Sceptic: Why I don’t believe Jesus is the only way
In the last recorded interview with one of the world’s most controversial theologians, Justin Brierley spoke to John Hick about why he believed that all religions lead to God.
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Archive contentThe Apologist: Are there many paths to God?
Christian apologist Chris Sinkinson responds to John Hick’s pluralist philosophy.
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News in Brief: July 2014
Patrick Sookhdeo charged with sexual assault, Rob Bell to air on Oprah's network and research into forgiveness.
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Archive contentWhat are we drinking?
The world’s favourite stimulant is available in all shapes, sizes and flavours. So how much caffeine is in a regular serving of your favourite beverage?
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Youth murder prompts revival
In February 2014, 20-year-old Dwayne Simpson was fatally stabbed after he ran into a Brixton street to help a young boy in trouble. His mother, Lorraine Jones, shares how God has helped her cope – and used the tragedy to bring revival among local young people.
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Archive contentMiracles Part II: This time it's local
Last month Justin Brierley reported on miracle accounts from around the world. But don’t be fooled into thinking God’s forgotten about Britain. In churches, cafes and on street corners, miracles are being reported on our doorstep too.
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Archive contentProportional Punishment in Hell
Do we gloss over teaching on hell? David Instone-Brewer takes a look at what Jesus has to say on the subject.
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Archive contentThe Sceptic: Why God is a fairy tale
Philosopher AC Grayling has made it his mission to show why people have as little reason to believe in a deity as they do in the Tooth Fairy. Justin Brierley meets the atheist professor who believes he has seen the future – and God’s not part of it.
