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ReviewsThe Last of Us is essential viewing for Christians – if you can stomach the gore
The hugely popular post-apocalyptic HBO series is morally ambiguous, but full of Christian themes, says Rebecca Chapman
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Magazine Features
Apocalypse now: How the end times went mainstream
It’s no longer just the Church that prophesies the end of the world; scientists, academics and journalists are also warning of existential threat. So how should Christians respond to widespread secular fears of Armageddon?
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Opinion
Alpha’s Leadership Conference is right to tackle Christian celebrity culture. But it’s a complicated problem
The former leader of London’s Holy Trinity Brompton Church, Nicky Gumbel has revealed the names of worship leaders and speakers headlining this year’s Leadership Conference won’t be pre-announced in an attempt to combat “celebrity culture”. Eddie Arthur appreciates the effort, but has some questions
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Reviews
Biblical critical theory - Christopher Watkin
There are times when our culture seems conflicted and confusing and the things we normally rely on to help us navigate our way through the fog seem to fail us. Chris Watkin’s book Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and ...
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Interviews
Craig Greenfield moved his family to a Cambodian slum. But don’t call him a missionary
From living in open community with drug addicts to raising his family in a Cambodian slum, Craig Greenfield has spent decades living in some of the poorest places on earth. It has caused him to wrestle with weighty issues around money, mission and multiculturalism
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Magazine Features
Ravi Zacharias’ sins of sexual abuse went undetected for years. Here are the lessons the Church needs to learn
As an explosive new report into Ravi Zacharias International Ministries reveals the toxic culture that enabled an abuser to go undetected for years, Megan Cornwell looks at the lessons for the Church
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Reviews
Lydia - Paula Gooder
The latest book from New Testament scholar Paula Gooder is her second work of fiction, and follows the story of Lydia, mentioned only fleetingly in the New Testament (Acts 16 and Philippians). Drawing on the author’s knowledge of Roman context and culture, Lydia is a gripping historical ...
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Opinion
3 tips to help you read the Bible well
Chris Goswami introduces simple principles to ensure you read the Bible as it was meant to be read
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Interviews
‘Life is about to get harder…but God will send renewal’ Mark Sayers on Covid, war and politics
What if in the midst of political instability and rising living costs, God is up to something exciting? That’s the belief of Mark Sayers. Tim Bechervaise caught up with the Aussie church leader, podcaster and writer to find out more
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Opinion
Why privatising Channel 4 will mean less religious broadcasting
In April, the government announced plans to sell Channel 4. Details were due this week but, due to changes at Westminster, these have been delayed. Yesterday, C4’s CEO told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee that privatising the network would impact creative innovation. Should Christians care?
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Reviews
The Kardashians: The Christian faith of the world’s most famous family
As a new series of The Kardashians begins, Megan Cornwell wonders what Jesus would say to Kim, Khloé, Kris and co
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Regular Columnists
Your ‘Bible in a year’ reading plan begins with Genesis. And so does the good news
The creation story was utterly unique among Ancient Near Eastern cultures. Instead of warring, angry gods, the Bible tells us that we were created in love, says Lois Tverberg
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Magazine Features
Atheism is trying to undermine these 7 biblical concepts. But it will fail
In re-defining Christian concepts of morality, the soul, free will and more, atheism is leaving our society hollow and directionless. By contrast, it is belief in the God of scripture which upholds and strengthens our understanding of meaning, truth and freedom, argues Alistair McKitterick
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Opinion
Broadcasting and Britishness: Why churches, like the media, must tell everyone’s story
Where was Emmy award-winning I May Destroy You on the list of ’British’ TV shows, asks Paul Kerensa?
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Opinion
From applauding key workers to slamming Hancock’s rule-breaking…Covid has changed our values
On NHS Day, Patrick Regan says Covid has changed what our society values. Is it time for the Church to do the same?
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Magazine Features
What has Christianity ever done for us?
That was the challenge levelled at historian Tom Holland by AC Grayling, one of Britain’s leading atheist philosophers. The answer, it turns out is: quite a lot
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Magazine Features
Tim Keller’s message to the UK Church: Stand apart from culture or risk being ineffective
In an address to the National Prayer Breakfast in Parliament attended by Prime Minister Theresa May, New York pastor Tim Keller told over 140 MPs, and many church leaders, that self-sacrifice is the way for Christians to be salt and light in society today. Here’s a transcription of his speech: What can Christianity offer our society in the 21st century?
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Archive content
Divine Comedy: Milton Jones, Sally Phillips and Paul Kerensa in conversation
Paul Kerensa chats about Christianity and comedy with fellow comedians Sally Phillps and Milton Jones.
