Emma Fowle
Emma Fowle is deputy editor of Premier Christianity and editor of Voice of Hope, Premier's quarterly devotional magazine. Emma lives in Cornwall with her husband and two teenage daughters. She loves to read, swim in the sea, play netball and lift weights with her dad.
InterviewsDr Beth Allison Barr: ‘Women are not silent in scripture’
Dr Beth Allison Barr’s academic research brought her into conflict with the teaching of the church she grew up in. In this interview, she explains why she believes the prohibition of female church leaders is a modern phenomenon, not a biblical mandate
Testimonies‘God used Premier Christian Radio to save my life’
Caroline Chalkley was addicted to drugs and in an abusive relationship when her radio broke – and got stuck on Premier. It led to a miraculous encounter on her kitchen floor that changed her life
Magazine FeaturesA UK church has paid £100,000 to settle a sexual abuse case. Here is Claire's story
A UK church recently paid £100,000 to a woman who was sexually abused by her pastor and boss. Claire* shares her story exclusively with Premier Christianity – and challenges the Church to do better when confronted with the unthinkable
InterviewsPäivi Räsänen: ‘Don’t be afraid. God takes special care of you when you are persecuted’
The Finnish MP is facing jail for a social media post that challenged her church’s support of gay Pride. Yet her joy – and determination to use every opportunity to share the gospel – is heaping coals on those who persecute her
Magazine FeaturesMeet the Christians transforming UK prisons with poetry, theatre and theology
In the midst of Britain’s prison crisis, Christian organisations are pioneering creative approaches to rehabilitation, offering much needed hope and transformation to inmates. Emma Fowle reports
InterviewsCory Asbury: ‘I do truly believe that marketing yourself is antithetical to the Bible’
He can’t seem to stay out of trouble on social media. But the writer of ‘Reckless love’ might just be one of the most honest Christian songwriters we have
InterviewsCarey Nieuwhof: ‘Church leadership nearly killed me’
The influential Christian podcaster and author opens up about his journey from lawyer to pastor, his burnout at 41, and why church leaders desperately need friends who aren’t impressed by them
InterviewsCory Asbury on finding forgiveness after his viral video controversy
Can anything good come from offending someone on the internet? Yes, says singer songwriter Cory Asbury. And he should know
Real Life‘God is using gospel music to draw Japanese people to himself’
The border-crossing power of gospel music has long been championed. Church planter Ken Taylor was amazed to find that the movie Sister Act has opened a door for the good news in Japan, an almost entirely non-Christian nation
ReviewsHow to build a spiritual life that actually works
You don’t need to love silence or structure to enjoy Faith Habits and How to Form Them. With warmth and clarity, Emma Timms offers an accessible guide to deeper spiritual practices for any stage of faith, says our reviewer
InterviewsBallers in God founder John Bostock: ‘The pitch has been my pulpit’
From a glittering start as an England international to being without a contract, John Bostock’s footballing career has been one of immense highs and lows. The founder of Ballers in God shares how he’s not only kept his faith, but grown through all he has endured – and why he is more excited than ever about sharing Jesus in the world of elite sport
InterviewsAlain Emerson: ‘Paul would be appalled with the razzmatazz of Christian conferences’
The leader of Emmanuel Church, Lurgan and 24-7 Prayer Ireland speaks to Emma Fowle about why the Church needs a wholesale rethink when it comes to leadership models, leading through grief and why the Apostle Paul would turn tables in many Christian conference green rooms
InterviewsFranklin Graham: ‘Churches that have compromised on God’s word have damaged themselves’
The outspoken evangelist is worried European churches are failing to preach the gospel. But people want to know the truth, he says. Christians must grasp the evangelistic opportunities
OpinionYou can question his style, but Franklin Graham’s exhortation to boldly preach the gospel is timeless
Reporting from Berlin, where 1,000 Christian leaders have gathered for an invitation-only congress on evangelism, Emma Fowle addresses Franklin Graham’s latest outspoken remarks and explores the place of proclamation evangelism amid a claimed quiet revival
TestimoniesFrom drug addiction to freedom in Christ
Carly Peek’s world fell apart when a close relative took her own life. Aged 13, she tumbled into addiction before finally finding healing and wholeness in Christ nearly two decades later
InterviewsWole Agbaje: ‘When God first called me to the Church of England I was horrified’
The Pentecostal who was dragged kicking and screaming into the Church of England is now leading one of its most vibrant congregations
News AnalysisThe Catholic Church has its first US-born Pope. What do we know about Leo XIV?
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV was an unexpected choice, so here’s what we know about the Augustinian priest who was formerly a missionary in Peru
OpinionMany churches are reporting record-breaking Easter attendance. Here’s the best stories
From mass baptisms to churches being so full they had to turn people away, the number of good news stories from the Easter weekend have exceeded many people’s expectations. We round up the most encouraging stories following what appears to be an unprecedented weekend for many churches. Add your own stories in the comments section below
ReviewsThirsting for more of God? Read this book now
Strahan Coleman’s latest book addresses the issue of human longing in a new and beautiful way, says Emma Fowle. If you are thirsty for more of God’s presence, this book is a welcome repast
Magazine FeaturesThis man is carrying a giant cross around Cornwall. I followed him to find out why
Having followed Lindsay Hamon and his giant twelve-foot wooden cross around Cornwall, Emma Fowle reflects on the powerful lessons on evangelism she’s learned from his unusual act of public witness
