Chine McDonald
Chine McDonald is a writer, speaker, broadcaster and the director of Theos, a Christian thinktank. She previously headed up public engagement at Christian Aid and is a former communications director for the Evangelical Alliance. Her latest book Unmasking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood (Hodder & Stoughton) is available now. Chine is a trustee of Greenbelt Festival.
Regular ColumnistsWilling to die? Why Christians need to recover their moral courage
Western Christians may never face execution for their faith, but we are still called to costly obedience. Chine McDonald considers what moral courage looks like today
OpinionRev Jesse Jackson (1941-2026): Preacher, protester, prophet
Tributes have hailed him as a civil rights titan. But the most important word before Jesse Jackson’s name was “Rev”, says Chine McDonald. His life embodied a tradition in which preaching and political protest were never meant to be separate
Regular ColumnistsWhy the Church should shout louder about the beauty of weddings
Renewing her vows after ten years of marriage reminded Chine McDonald why we need to shout about church weddings
Regular ColumnistsThe tyranny of new year resolutions
Let’s start 2026 by asking who we should be, not what we should do, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsYou can’t follow Jesus and send hate mail
Chine McDonald says she’s often shocked by the unkindness of the words sent to her by those claiming to be Christians
Regular ColumnistsWomen are joining the quiet revival too
There’s been plenty of talk about Gen Z men finding faith. But the Quiet Revival research suggests women are becoming Christians too, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsWhy do I feel the need to complain about having children?
Sharing both the beauty and challenge of parenthood reflects what it is to be human - and points us towards God, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsProductivity is not a fruit of the Spirit
God invites us to rhythms of rest and reliance on him, not endless to-do lists, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsWait… are Christians cool now?
Faith is on the increase, says Chine McDonald. It’s time to be bold in speaking about what Jesus means to us
Regular ColumnistsGod, gender and why Daddy Pig isn’t problematic
Stereotypical ideals of both motherhood and fatherhood can affect our view of God, too, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsThe UK is experiencing a quiet revival. It’s taken me by surprise
A very British revival has arrived, according to new research from Bible Society. It’s an exciting time to be a Christian in the UK, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsTake a closer look at Mary this Easter
This Easter, let’s not forget about Mary. This deeply complex woman of strength, sorrow and unwavering faith is worth another look
Regular ColumnistsThe Bible is being debated on the world’s biggest stages. Let’s pray for our public theologians
Scripture is making its way into the public square. Please pray for those of us who are called to speak its truth in contexts where millions of non-Christians are listening, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsThe nuclear family isn’t the ultimate Christian goal
A biblical view of family is much wider than one man, one woman and two kids, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsWhy the Church needs to denounce the far right
As Christian symbolism becomes increasingly common at far right rallies, Chine McDonald urges church leaders to condemn racism and misogyny
Regular ColumnistsWhy Christians shouldn’t feel guilty for watching reality TV
After a rough year, Chine McDonald is looking forward to some escapism this Christmas
Regular ColumnistsWant your kids to follow Jesus? You’ve got to walk the walk
If you want to pass on faith, it needs to be actions, not just words, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsSacred or secular, whatever you do can bring glory to God
No job is entirely secular. And even those employed in Christian ministry should be engaging with the outside world, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsIn defence of ‘childless cat ladies’
JD Vance is wrong to pick on childless women, says Chine McDonald. Without their commitment and service, the Church would not exist
Regular ColumnistsWhy religion in media matters more than ever
Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less
