All articles by Emma Fowle – Page 3
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Opinion‘Only Jesus’: The Christian faith of Mykhaylo Mudryk
Mykhaylo Mudryk’s tattoos tell one very clear story. Chelsea’s latest signing is (literally) wearing his faith on his sleeve
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ReviewsTyler Staton’s inspiring invitation to the wonder of prayer blew me away
Saints, sleepwalkers and sceptics will all benefit from this outstanding book on prayer, says Emma Fowle
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OpinionConflict within a family is hard for everyone – William and Harry are no exception
As the publication of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare continues to generate headlines, the Royal Family have thus far not spoken out. But behind the scenes, relationships must be strained. Emma Fowle offers some advice
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OpinionPelé (1940-2022): ‘God gave me the gift of knowing how to play football’
Earlier this week, thousands of Brazilians lined the streets for the funeral of footballing legend, Pelé. His traditional Catholic send-off reflected a life of faith in God, if not a life lived perfectly, says Emma Fowle
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ReviewsThe sexual reformation - Aimee Byrd
The Song of Songs is a controversial book. Erotic poem or allegory of Jesus’ love for the Church? Aimee Byrd’s latest offering sets out to explore this often-misunderstood portion of scripture, using it as a lens through which to explore the issue of male-female relationships. The Sexual ...
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ReviewsSubversive Mission - Craig Greenfield
Craig Greenfield’s Christian life has been a wild ride. After growing up in New Zealand, he lived in a Cambodian slum for seven years, where he and his wife raised two children. After that they moved their young family to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, running an open house ...
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Testimonies‘I was dabbling in paganism and taking cocaine. But then God called my name and I’ve never been the same’
A series of miraculous interventions while at university saw Jo Hargreaves turn her back on paganism and drug taking. At the same time, hundreds of miles away, God was working in her family
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Magazine FeaturesThe 10 most popular articles of 2022
We take a look back at what you've been reading on premierchristianity.com over the past twelve months.
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InterviewsPastor Mick Fleming: ‘An angel told me to forgive the man who abused me’
Pastor Mick Flemming’s Church on the Street hit the headlines during Covid-19. He speaks about his own abuse and drug addiction, doing church differently and becoming a spokesperson for the poor and marginalised
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Opinion'I hold onto God's promises' - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka
As the World Cup 2022 kicks off, we take a look at the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka, one of the new breed of England players better known for their hard work and decency than off-the-pitch antics
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ReviewsSomething you once knew - Joshua Luke Smith
“The culture today tells us we can be whoever we want to be. So why do so many of us feel stuck?” asks musician, pastor and poet-turned-author, Joshua Luke Smith. Described as an invitation to rediscover “the magic, the mystery and the miracle” of everyday life, create ...
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ReviewsThe unhiding of Elijah Campbell - Kelly Flanagan
When a book is described as anything “…meets The Shack”, the bar is immediately set high. In Kelly Flanagan’s debut novel, Elijah Campbell is a successful author who is happily married to Rebecca. But when his wife leaves him, and with unmet deadlines and debts looming, the ...
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Magazine FeaturesDemonising deliverance: Is there still a place for exorcism in the Church?
Casting out demons was a normal part of Jesus’ ministry, yet many Christians today are sceptical (or perhaps terrified) of exorcism. In our era of mental health consciousness, is there still a place for deliverance ministry? Emma Fowle investigates
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Connor Benn
The son of boxing champ, Nigel, was sent to a ‘cult-like’ Christian school that led him to rebel against the faith that saved his dad. But as his fight with Chris Eubank Jr is postponed over a failed drugs test, where does he stand with God now?
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OpinionPreach it, Justin! How Welby nailed the 5 minute sermon
In a room full of the great and the good - those commonly viewed as the most important people on the planet - the Archbishop of Canterbury made a pointed statement that celebrated our equity of access to God’s grace, and challenged the watching millions to put their faith in Jesus Christ
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Real Life‘I was abused for a decade and made to feel it was my fault’
As the damning report into the sexual exploitation of children in Telford is finally released, 20-year-old Samantha Smith shares her story of grooming and abuse, and how her faith is slowly helping her through it
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Real Life‘I was scarred by my abortions, but God healed me’
Rachel MacKenzie explains how she encountered God’s love and compassion
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InterviewsAlpha’s Nicky Gumbel on retiring from HTB, evangelising the world and addressing racism
As he retires from leading the largest Anglican church in England, the Alpha course pioneer and prolific church planter says he’s just getting started
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ReviewsI Am Mark: The story of Jesus as you’ve never heard it before
The one-man monologue of the entire Gospel of Mark is an impressive feat of memory and a truly immersive experience, says Emma Fowle
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Real Life‘I helped capture Saddam Hussein’
Eric Maddox’s pioneering interrogation techniques led to the capture of one of the world’s most wanted men. But if it wasn’t for hearing the voice of God, Eric never would have joined the military
