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OpinionWhy Michael Porter Jr’s chat with a Muslim streamer is a brilliant lesson in evangelism
NBA star Michael Porter Jr shared the gospel with Muslim streamer N3on with clarity, confidence and compassion, says AJ Gomez
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OpinionEd Sheeran doesn’t want to be political, but music always has been
Celebrities using their fame to champion causes they care about is not new, says George Luke. Christians shouldn’t hurl hate at those whose views they don’t agree with - you can just choose not to listen
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Magazine FeaturesThe limits of laughter: What Christians can learn from Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live has spent half a century skewering politicians. But does satire actually change anything?
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ReviewsThe Passion of the Christ is back in cinemas. Should Christians still watch it?
The Christian classic has had a 4K reboot and is in cinemas now. Nathaniel Smith takes a fresh look at the unexpected success of The Passion of the Christ and asks whether it has stood the test of time
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OpinionBrian Guan pretended God was real - and then became a Christian
When a social media influencer decided to ‘pretend’ God was real for 30 days, it was an experiment designed to gain followers. But after 20 days of reading the Bible, praying and practising gratitude, he experienced an epiphany. Does this mean you can you ‘fake it ’til you make it’ as a Christian? Andy Kind gives his view
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OpinionLily Phillips has got it wrong. Grace is not permission to keep sinning
The recently baptised OnlyFans star Lily Phillips claims that because Christianity is all about “non-judgement”, she can continue sleeping with thousands of men. Lois McLatchie Miller explains why this fundamentally misunderstands the grace and freedom offered by the gospel of Jesus Christ
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OpinionCory Asbury’s shirtless photo apology reveals the problem with Christians online
After Cory Asbury apologised for posting a shirtless gym photo, John Reynolds reflects on the impossibility of pleasing people online. Christian correction has its place, he says, but social media has made us too quick to mistake our offence for someone else’s sin
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OpinionDolly Parton (1946–2026): The Queen of Country who believed all things were possible through God
Dolly Parton rose from a one-room cabin in Tennessee to become a global country music icon, actress and radically generous philanthropist. Following her death aged 80, Derek Walker reflects on the Christian faith that empowered her to believe all things were possible, even when life suggested otherwise
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Magazine FeaturesThe Odyssey: Why Christopher Nolan’s surprisingly Christian epic will preach
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is a cinematic epic of monsters, battles and astonishing spectacle. But beneath it all are powerful themes of sin, sacrifice, redemption and a kingdom waiting for its king to return. Martin Saunders explores why The Odyssey has so much to say to Christians today
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OpinionJason Arday’s death asks hard questions of the Church
The shocking death of Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor comes after weeks of relentless press scrutiny. Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana wonders whether Black success will always be on trial
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ReviewsHoly Days is neither dramatic nor funny
This tale of three elderly nuns trying to save their convent falls flat as both comedy and drama, says our reviewer. And why do filmmakers keep assuming nuns are intrinsically funny?
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OpinionBillionaires can buy societies, but they cannot buy meaning. That can only be found in Christ
After buying private territories, rides into space, political access and life-extension projects, some of the world’s wealthiest people are now trying to build societies in their own image. Chris Goswami says that beneath it all lies a search for meaning that only Christ can satisfy
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Christians shouldn’t give up on mainstream media
The BBC and other legacy news organisations are often criticised – sometimes rightly. But Martin Saunders argues that Christians should be wary of abandoning trusted journalism for a digital world of AI-generated misinformation, biased influencers and echo chambers
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OpinionThe BBC’s Swingers investigation exposes a weakness the Church must confront
50 women have told the BBC that they were forced into having sex with strangers through a swingers website. Before Christians wag their fingers, Giles Gough says we should confront the power imbalances that allow abusive men to shelter within the Church - and make sure shame does not sit with the victims
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Opinion‘I had to hold onto faith’ The Christian faith of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
The wrestler-turned-actor recently surprised schoolchildren in Essex by hiring a cinema for a private screening of his new film, Moana. It’s just one of many acts of kindness that Dwayne Johnson is known for, says Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionCulture told us that marriage is outdated. Taylor Swift’s wedding says otherwise
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has been celebrated by women across the West as if it were the news of a close friend. Lois McLatchie Miller argues that the fascination reveals a longing for love that our culture has often taught women to minimise – and one that the Church can breathe life back into
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OpinionJiDion says streaming brings out the worst in him. Christian content creators should pay attention
After his arrest during a livestream, Christian content creator JiDion announced he was quitting livestreaming. AJ Gomez reflects on the danger of an online world that rewards escalation and spectacle for a Christian trying to put those impulses to death
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OpinionPharell Williams has made a gospel album. But does his life reflect Christ?
There’s a rising tide of artists referencing Christian faith in their music, says Hope Bonarcher. Is the music industry undergoing some sort of revival, or are media-savvy musicians just jumping on the latest bandwagon?
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen is one of the world’s most successful country singers, and one of its most controversial. After he appeared onstage with a Bible verse written on his plaster cast, Derek Walker explores the messy public faith of the Southern Baptist preacher’s son
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OpinionWhy I’m admiring Barcelona’s Sagrada Família as a Holy Spirit inspired icon
As the tallest church in the world, Sagrada Família, finally reaches its full height after 144 years of construction, Noël Tredinnick reflects on the sacred beauty of Christian art
