By Martin Saunders2023-09-25T19:29:00
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?
As The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th year in business, there may be no more appropriate word to sum up the multimedia mega-brand and its influence. Its grasp on culture, and particularly on the hearts and minds of children and young people the world over, is unprecedented. From movies to TV shows (and channels), toys and video games to theme parks, Disney isn’t just the biggest player in media; it’s now the Goliath that turns every other contender into a David. Like Alexander the Great, Disney’s executives must sometimes weep that they have no worlds left to conquer.
2023-12-21T12:16:00Z By Lizzie Harewood
The government’s draft guidance for schools on gender-questioning children has been a long time coming, says Lizzie Harewood. It’s far from a victory for Christians when it comes to trans issues, but it is definitely a step in the right direction
2025-07-04T15:43:00Z By Rev Jamie Sewell
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
2025-07-04T14:46:00Z By Joshua Luke Smith
Don’t have time for hours of quiet and stillness with God? Don’t feel bad, says Joshua Luke Smith. It isn’t the size of our offering that matters to God, but the heart behind it
2025-06-25T10:05:00Z By Martin Saunders
Sarah Wynn-Williams’ explosive memoir exposes a dangerously dysfunctional culture at social media giant Facebook. But before we throw stones, the Church should consider what it can learn about unchecked power and unchallengeable leaders, says Martin Saunders
2025-05-29T14:28:00Z By Martin Saunders
The world’s longest-running research project is (still) trying to find out what makes humans happy. Martin Saunders distills years of study, ancient biblical wisdom, endless self-help books and that Ken Dodd song to finally give you the answer…
2025-05-01T12:11:00Z By Martin Saunders
As the hit Netflix series Adolescence prompts a national debate about toxic influences on young men, Martin Saunders suggests practical solutions the Church needs to adopt now
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