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ReviewsThe 15 best Christian books of 2024
Looking for your next great Christian read? Look no further. From John Mark Comer’s bestselling Practicing the Way to a guide on getting your church noticed, there’s something for everyone. The following books all received a coveted five out of five star rating from the Premier Christianity team of reviewers in 2024
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Opinion‘You’ve been sold a lie. But the truth can still set you free’ - an open letter to Lily Phillips
Pornographic model Lily Phillips, 23 captured international headlines last week when she released a documentary detailing how she slept with 100 men in 24 hours. She has since revealed plans to sleep with 1,000 men next month. In this open letter, Lois McLatchie-Miller tells Phillips she is of infinite worth and value, and God has created her for a much greater purpose
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ReviewsBob Dylan biopic leaves many stones unturned - not least his Christian faith
A Complete Unknown is a film for anyone curious about the human condition. But by leaving out the singer’s conversion to Christianity, the redemptive arc is ultimately unfulfilling, says Krish Kandiah
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OpinionI called this divorce ad ‘evil’. Was I right?
Divorce is being presented as a “kind” option on adverts spotted on the London tube, but Glen Scrivener says trampling across the sanctity of marriage in the service of mere convenience is far from kind
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OpinionThree cheers for Rev Richard Coles on I’m a Celebrity
While Justin Welby was in the House of Lords exhibiting precisely how not to conduct yourself in the face of safeguarding failures, Rev Richard Coles was in the jungle of the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here embodying all the qualities we would hope for in leader of the Church of England, says Rev Alex Frost
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OpinionJesus wasn’t a Palestinian
Some have objected to the casting of Israeli actors in Netflix’s new film Mary. It’s a demoralising example of misguided attempts to erase Christ’s Jewish identity, says Michael Coren
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ReviewsNetflix’s Mary is a solid piece of filmmaking but Christians will question its accuracy
Netflix’s Mary tells the story of the mother of Jesus before she became pregnant with the saviour. But is this biblical epic up to scratch? Giles Gough doesn’t think so
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Opinion‘Manifest’ is the Word of the Year. It nearly ruined my life
The belief that you can achieve your goals through positive thinking has gone mainstream. But Kate Orson’s attempts to “manifest” wealth led instead to debt. She believes the practice can be dangerous - and it’s not worth the price
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ReviewsThe Israel Dilemma: A one-sided film about biblical prophecy
God made an everlasting covenant with Israel and their turbulent history from King David to today, is all prophesied in the Old Testament. That’s according to this new Christian-made documentary The Israel Dilemma. Chris Goswami went to see it
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Opinion‘Even in the darkest stories, I’m looking for light’: The Christian faith of Denzel Washington
Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, recently got baptised in New York. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the role that faith has played in the life of the Gladiator II star
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Magazine FeaturesCould faith go viral again? Malcolm Gladwell’s new book has the answer
One of the world’s leading non-fiction writers doesn’t write much about his own Christian faith. And yet when you apply Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point to the Church’s evangelism the implications are exciting, says Martin Saunders
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OpinionDon’t be offended by The Life of Brian, it’s a great Christian apologetic
It’s 45 years since Monty Python’s The Life of Brian caused outrage among some Christians, who took offence at its mockery of Christ. But the Bible is full of people mocking Jesus – and God uses it all for his glory, says Samuel Tarr
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OpinionWhy Christians struggle to believe positive news about the Church
You may have been given wrong information when it comes to church decline, says Gareth Russell
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ReviewsBonhoeffer: This provocative biopic is a warning to Christians
Bonhoeffer isn’t a nice story about someone standing up for their faith. It’s a warning to all Christians not to tie themselves to any one political identity, says our reviewer
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ReviewsConclave: This enthralling papal thriller is a must-watch
Ralph Fiennes captivates as a cardinal thrust into the fierce politics of the Vatican, says our reviewer
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OpinionThe Met needs to stop demonising the dead
The Met’s decision to release more information on Chris Kaba’s “character”, presents us with some worrying ethical issues, says George Pitcher
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Magazine FeaturesWitchcraft is trending on TikTok. Here are 5 ways Christians can respond
Millions of young people are diving headfirst into exploring witchcraft, and their main portal is the social media app TikTok. Martin Saunders looks at what’s going on, and suggests how Christians can address this dangerous trend
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InterviewsAgent to Hollywood stars Femi Oguns: ‘If fame isn’t handled the right way, you’re in the palms of the devil’
The actor-turned-agent has represented some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But his life’s message isn’t about glitz. It’s about God
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Magazine FeaturesWhy every Christian should care about the demise of newspapers
The first journalists were deeply influenced by their Christian commitments. But the connection between faith and media stretches back even further than that, all the way to Mount Sinai, argues Dr Jenny Taylor
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OpinionLiam Payne died searching for recognition. It can only come from God
The tragic death of One Direction’s teen pop sensation reminds us that fame and fortune cannot meet our deepest human needs, says Tony Wilson. That can only come from being fully known by Jesus
