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Real Life‘I refused to call a male paedophile ‘she’ and the NHS suspended me’
After refusing to use female pronouns to address a male paedophile who racially abused and threatened her on duty, Christian nurse Jennifer Melle was suspended by the NHS and made to face months of investigation and uncertainty. Having finally been cleared and reinstated this week, she shares her story in full
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Magazine FeaturesWhen rock meets Orthodoxy
An ancient Christian tradition is making surprising inroads into the world of alternative rock. From Lacey Sturm’s alt-metal to HolyName’s metalcore, musicians are finding depth, discipline and meaning in Eastern Orthodoxy. Mike Starkey explains what’s behind the trend
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Real Life‘I turned my theology PhD into trading cards’
Michael Tang thought he was headed for a career as an academic. Instead, God called him to communicate Christian wisdom through an entirely different means. He urges Christians not to be frightened of thinking outside the box in order to make theology great again
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OpinionThere is a war going on for your attention. Here's how to fight back and focus on Jesus
Our screens are consuming us more than we may realise. Tim Boxer cautions that devastating consequences can come from the seemingly harmless habits we lend our attention to. He says 2026 is the moment to confront the hidden cost of distraction and choose a more focused, Christ-centred life
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OpinionIn the face of transgender ideology, Christians must affirm the truth. It’s the loving thing to do
From women’s sport to prisons and child-issued puberty blockers, this week’s headlines reveal a growing insistence that the body does not matter — one that is placing the vulnerable at risk. Lois McLatchie-Miller explains why she believes Christians must affirm the biological reality
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Opinion‘Faith has literally saved my life’ - The Christian faith of Khloé Kardashian
In a recent episode of her podcast, Khloé Kardashian shared vulnerably about her faith journey - and why she loves talking to God every day. It’s easy to judge other’s lifestyle choices, says Sophie Sanders, but instead she’s choosing to take inspiration from the Kardashian’s openness to speaking about their faith
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OpinionGrok’s sexualised images shows us that AI isn’t just enabling human sin — it is trained on it
Artificial intelligence has given humanity a new, near-divine power. With Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok generating sexualised images of real people, the real question, Stephen Driscoll says, is not what the technology could do, but what it reveals about our sinful nature when law and restraint fall behind
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OpinionWatch: Phil Wickham surprises a church pastor with $5,000 after he feeds a homeless man
A viral video of a church pastor helping a homeless man - only to be surprised by a $5,000 donation from Phil Wickham - has gone viral. Tim Bechervaise says we love watching kindness in action because it’s how we were made to be. Here’s four more social media channels to inspire your generosity
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InterviewsStrahan Coleman on chronic illness, mystery and meeting God in the dark
Musician Strahan Coleman was touring the world and seeing God do amazing miracles when daily panic attacks unexpectedly struck and he was left bedridden at home for two years. He talks to Emma Fowle about learning to trust God in the midst of suffering, overcoming church hurt and why his charismatic encounters with God have started to look more contemplative
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OpinionLily Phillips has been baptised. I pray it's accompanied by change
The baptism of a pornographic actress has caused controversy, but the real question isn’t whether Lily Phillips’ sins are too great for God’s grace – it’s whether she truly understands what repentance means, says Lois McLatchie-Miller
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Magazine FeaturesThe Gospel according to John Lewis: How Christmas ads reveal our culture’s longing for meaning
From tear-jerking rom-coms to cuddly penguins, these expensive TV commercials have become a major talking points in recent years. They often hint at Christian themes too – you could even call them modern-day parables, says Martin Saunders
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ReviewsWake Up Dead Man: Finally, a mainstream film that portrays the priesthood well
The third instalment of the Knives Out series, does not disappoint says Giles Gough. It’s a cracking whodunnit - but it’s the depiction of one priest that will make this film an enduring hit
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OpinionJustin Bieber’s viral list of 10 family values is bold and biblical
Justin Bieber’s list of values has struck a chord with millions after being posted online. But impressive as they are, Phil Anderson says Christianity has always insisted that intentions only become transformative when they are translated into Spirit-led daily practices
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Opinion10 most popular articles of 2025
Premier Christianity published hundreds of articles on topics ranging from inspiring conversion stories to hard hitting tales of persecution in 2025. And we’ve welcomed a record number of new readers from all over the world to this site. Here are the 10 most popular stories you’ve been engaging with
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OpinionEditor’s picks: 15 best stories from 2025
To conclude a 2025 that featured everything from challenging expose-style reporting and extraordinary testimonies to pastoral wisdom and cultural analysis, our editor Sam Hailes shares his favourite articles from the past year
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ReviewsOur forefathers used Christian theology to justify slavery. David Olusoga’s Empire is right to be critical
David Olusoga’s three-part BBC series on the British empire has provoked widespread debate. UK Christians should honestly confront their past without trying to balance the scales, suggests Dr Daniel Johnson
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OpinionIn public or online, women and girls should be safe from harm
Misogyny has moved from the margins into the mainstream, says Judith Davey-Cole. Christian communities have a crucial role to play in educating young people in the digital age
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ReviewsWhat Celebrity Race Across the World taught me about the Christian life
As the third season of Celebrity Race Across the World draws to a close, Emma Hide says the show offers Christians some important lessons in doing life with Christ. The final destination is important, she says, but journeying with Jesus is what really changes us
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ReviewsWhy, as a Christian, I’m conflicted about Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good has sparked controversy among Christians over its spell-casting and sexual content. Despite the concerns, Rebecca Chapman chose to watch it with her son - and found positive as well as more concerning themes along the way
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InterviewsBig Brother victor Richard Storry on criticism, temptation and reading Psalms in the toilet
Richard Storry opens up about his unexpected win on Big Brother 2025, how his faith guided him through the show and the ways it shaped his time in the house
