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 ColumnistsGod loves it when young and old come together
When we retreat into generational silos, we all lose, says Chine McDonald. The Church is one of the few places where different generations spend time together
Regular ColumnistsIn a world obsessed with makeovers, Christ offers true transformation
From weight-loss journeys to home renovations, the world loves a story of a life transformed. But none compare to what Jesus can do, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsThe Christian answer to our identity crisis
Society is waking up to the fact that Christianity offers a more compelling answer to life’s biggest questions than self-optimisation and autonomy, says Chine McDonald
Regular ColumnistsAre Christians afraid of nationalism…or just the working class?
Chine McDonald ponders whether Christians are really reacting to dangerous ideas — or merely to the discomfort of sharing church with people from different classes and cultural backgrounds
Regular ColumnistsWhy I'm cautiously welcoming the Christian comeback
Society’s perception of Christianity has undergone a dramatic change for good over the past 20 years. But there are risks that accompany the vibe shift, says Chine McDonald
OpinionWe don’t need hypermasculine world leaders. We need ones who lead like Jesus
Global politics is dominated by displays of strength, aggression and ‘tough’ masculinity, says Chine McDonald. The life of Christ offers a radically different vision of both manhood and servant leadership
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
