By
Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer2025-09-26T16:30:00
Bible translators are increasingly favouring the word ‘trust’ to describe our relationship with God. David Instone-Brewer explains why
Have you ever heard someone say that they really want to believe but can’t? They might comment that they envy your faith and wish they had it. They may know a great deal about Christianity, but their knowledge doesn’t translate to belief.
Personally, I’m full of doubts about everything. The internet is a boon to me, but it’s also made me more sceptical. I’m very conscious that it’s necessary to check new information with reliable sources before I believe it.
2026-05-22T15:56:00Z By Sophie Sanders
The latest season of American Idol had no less than five Christian contestants - and the three finalists all sang worship songs on national TV. Sophie Sanders asks whether the same could ever happen on British TV, and what Christians can learn from the boldness of their US cousins
2026-05-12T08:11:00Z By Rev Mavis Crispin
Having been in close proximity to the recent anti-semitic attacks in Finchley and Golders Green, Mavis Crispin and her North London church community took to the Bible to decide how to best respond. Here, she provides practical steps you can take to advocate against antisemitism
2026-05-08T10:39:00Z By George Luke
Nine years after her conversion to Christianity, M.I.A. has finally released a faith-filled album. Inspired by the book of Revelation, MI7 mixes worship, apocalyptic imagery and experimental beats, says our reviewer
2026-05-21T14:25:00Z By Gemma Hunt
Gemma Hunt’s formative years in Sunday school gave her a spiritual foundation she will always be grateful for. But now she’s learning to ask questions again, and is unafraid to admit she does not always have all the answers
2026-04-29T11:00:00Z By Dr Chloe Lynch
A culture obsessed with measuring success has infiltrated the Church, warns Dr Chloe Lynch. She’s calling leaders to embrace love, vulnerability and shared power over efficiency and what can be counted
2026-04-29T10:53:00Z By Jeff Lucas
Anger is seeping into everyday life, observes Jeff Lucas. As tempers shorten and tensions rise, even in the most ordinary moments, how do we recognise what’s happening within us – and learn to respond differently?
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