All Culture articles – Page 7
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OpinionWhy your favourite stories are full of Christian meaning
From Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings, our most loved stories concern the battle of good over evil. That’s because we’re wired that way, says Andy Bannister. It’s only in a universe where good wins out in the end that stories make sense
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InterviewsRussell Watson: ‘My friend and I text Bible verses to each other every Sunday’
The world-renowned tenor explains how a near-death experience led him to faith, and why he’ll never tire of bringing joy to others through his music
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OpinionThe M&S Christmas advert isn’t selfish. It’s realistic
Some Christians have expressed their strong dislike for the M&S Christmas ad. But for Chine McDonald, it’s a healthy reminder that we all need setting free from impossible standards, and the need to keep up appearances
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OpinionThe Christmas adverts have arrived! Here are 7 thoughts for Christians to ponder
This year’s Christmas ads cover a myriad of emotions from joy to heartache, says Tim Bechervaise. From the controversial M&S offering to Shelter’s heartbreaking reminder that all is not sparkly and bright for everyone this festive season, here’s his analysis of what Christians can learn from them
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OpinionHow ‘Amazing Grace’ became the world’s most famous hymn
As ‘Amazing Grace’ turns 250 years old, historian James Walvin charts it’s unlikely journey from a humble parish church in England to becoming a global recording phenomenon, even adopted by the communities that the hymn’s author was once complicit in enslaving
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ReviewsBeyond Utopia: Watch how a pastor is helping people escape from North Korea
A new documentary tells the story of Pastor Kim, who is helping North Koreans escape the totalitarian dictatorship. Megan Titley went to see it
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OpinionMatthew Perry (1969-2023): The Friends star found God at his lowest moment
Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, died at the weekend. Greg Downes pays tribute to a comic genius who had powerful encounters with God
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OpinionWhy Taylor Swift’s superfans are challenging me to be a better Christian
As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film smashes box office records, Sam Brown writes on what Christians can learn from the devotion of the Swifties
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OpinionWill Smith’s open marriage to Jada is the antithesis of Christian love
Will Smith has described his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith using the portmanteau “brutiful”. John Reynolds explains how Jesus’ teaching about relationships offers us a much more fulfilling vision of romantic love
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ReviewsDowntime: Our TV, book and music recommendations
Here’s what the Premier Christianity team are reading, watching and listening to this month
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Magazine FeaturesHow the broken relationship between Church and artist is being restored
Dr Sara Schumacher says the UK Church is experiencing a renaissance of art within its walls
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Magazine FeaturesDoctor Who at 60: The spiritual themes behind the sci-fi phenomenon
Caleb Woodbridge discovers a variety of spiritual messages in TV’s longest-running sci-fi show
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Magazine FeaturesWhat interviewing the world’s most famous people taught me about God
From Desmond Tutu to Scarlett Johansson, interviewer of the year, Cole Moreton, has met the great and the good. He reveals what the extraordinary encounters have taught him about the divine spark that is present in all of us
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InterviewsFrancis Spufford: ‘Christianity is for adults like me, who mess up and see no way out’
The critically acclaimed author talks about swearing, messing up his marriage and why Christian art is sometimes a little bit rubbish
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OpinionThe Reckoning: Hard but necessary viewing reminds us of the worst of human nature
The BBC’s four-part drama-documentary about Jimmy Savile, The Reckoning, concluded this week. Is it TV titillation asks George Pitcher, or a reminder that we do not have the moral option of looking away from such crimes?
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OpinionThe Rolling Stones are back. But I can’t get no satisfaction from their gospel of individualism
The Rolling Stones have released their first album in 18 years. The rock and roll legends ushered in an age of the individualism that changed culture forever - and not always for our good, says Josh Hinton
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News AnalysisAre Christian pop stars refusing to play at LGBT events?
It’s not often you see a Christian singer’s faith headlined in the mainstream press. When you do, it’s often due to a controversy. At first glance, this seems to be the case with the row engulfing 90s pop group Eternal - but the story isn't quite as simple as it seems, explains Heather Tomlinson
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Magazine FeaturesWalt Disney was a man of faith. But 100 years on, how should Christians view his legacy?
Walt Disney attributed his success to a daily habit of prayer. But now, as Disney celebrates 100 years of family fun, Christians are divided on the merits of the entertainment giant. Is it still the home of good, clean entertainment or should we be suspicious of its political stances?
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ReviewsSurprised by Oxford: A great love story, but where’s the God plot gone?
Carolyn Webber’s memoir, Surprised by Oxford, is a modern-day conversion story, says Jacinta Read. But its film adaptation is more of a love story with a side of Christianity. How it lands with audiences is yet to be seen
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OpinionRussell Brand pushed society to ‘peak promiscuity’. Christian teaching on sex looks more appealing than ever
With allegations of sexual assault and rape against comedian Russell Brand dominating news headlines, does his downfall mark the end of the Sexual Revolution’s cultural reign – and, if so, where do we go from here?
