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Magazine FeaturesAttention spans are shortening and ADHD is increasing. Should we do church differently?
Our ability to concentrate has been universally diminished by technology, and that’s just one of a complex range of interweaving factors – including ADHD – that means many of us are struggling to maintain attention. Does the way we do church need a radical rethink, or is this merely a question of self-discipline?
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Regular ColumnistsTake a closer look at Mary this Easter
This Easter, let’s not forget about Mary. This deeply complex woman of strength, sorrow and unwavering faith is worth another look
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OpinionIt isn’t blasphemous for Jesus to be played by a woman, it’s inclusive
Grammy award-winning British actor, Cynthia Erivo, will become the first woman to play Jesus in a major production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Emma Gyasi says those criticising the decision shouldn’t judge what they haven’t seen
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Regular ColumnistsThe Bible is being debated on the world’s biggest stages. Let’s pray for our public theologians
Scripture is making its way into the public square. Please pray for those of us who are called to speak its truth in contexts where millions of non-Christians are listening, says Chine McDonald
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ReviewsThe Museum of the Bible was conned into displaying fake artefacts. This BBC podcast tells the story
A new BBC podcast catalogues the “turbulent rise” of Washington DC’s Museum of the Bible “from looted treasures to uncovering fakes”. Christian leader and archaeologist Chris Sinkinson previews the first two episodes
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Magazine FeaturesWho can you call at 2am? It's time for Christians to counter the loneliness epidemic
The world is experiencing a friendship recession. Sheridan Voysey explains how both culture and Church came to neglect friendship and how you can reclaim this forgotten love
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Magazine FeaturesThe 4 biggest trends in Church and culture
Theologians from the UK’s top Bible colleges talk to Sam Hailes about migration, revival, formation and keeping it weird
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Magazine FeaturesShould Christians feel guilty about watching The Traitors?
Lies, deception and backstabbing… But don’t worry, the hit BBC series is just a game. Or is it?
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Opinion‘What do you think of Jesus?’ Wesley Huff defended the faith brilliantly on Joe Rogan
In an appearance on the world’s largest podcast, ’The Joe Rogan Experience’, Christian apologist Wesley Huff defended the reliability of scripture and the truth of the resurrection of Jesus. Having watched the three-hour-long interview, Corey Bailey says Christians have much to learn from his example
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ReviewsA Real Pain is laugh out loud funny. It’ll help Christians understand the Jewish experience
This is not a Holocaust movie, says David Hoffbrand. It’s an entertaining comedy that speaks to the impact of generational trauma on the Jewish community. If you want to be both entertained and moved, this is the film for you
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ReviewsDear Santa is a dangerous trivialisation of the devil
At a time when the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the birth of Jesus - feels increasingly overshadowed, Dear Santa has put Satan centre stage, in a manner far too playful for a subject that demands such caution, says Caroline Farrow
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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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OpinionBible Boom: How Gen Z’s search for spirituality is renewing faith in America
As sales of Bibles in the US surge, Dr John Farquhar Plake says there’s a new hunger for spirituality among young people
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OpinionThe most popular Bible verse of 2024 is the perfect antidote to our anxious age
YouVersion’s most popular verse may be thousands of years old, but it speaks perfectly to the times we’re living in, observes Bible Society’s Rev Mark Woods
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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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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 FeaturesThe second coming of Oasis
The fans who thought they’d never see Oasis rise from the dead are desperate to see the band recapture their earlier form. That’s if they get that far. The story of two warring brothers is as old as the scriptures, says Martin Saunders
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Regular ColumnistsBeware Christians who disguise suspicion as discernment
We should be grateful when narcissists are exposed and justice follows. But there’s a dark side to increased levels of suspicion, warns Jeff Lucas
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ReviewsUrban Apologetics: Cults and cultural ideologies - Eric Mason
Edited by Eric Mason, this book is a collection of essays written by church leaders to address the rise of modern-day cults. A useful apologetic tool, the contributors highlight issues that primarily apply in Western nations, such as the US and UK. It touches on how cults ...
