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Interviews
‘I prayed every day and knew God was with me’ Rev Lisa from The Traitors reveals all
The Traitors contestant Rev Lisa Coupland opens up about her time on the hit TV show and why it’s important viewers understand that priests are just people, too
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Reviews
A 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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Opinion
What Wolf Hall teaches us about the Reformation
Whether historically accurate or not, the BBC’s Wolf Hall gives us an insight into the events that surrounded the greatest schism in Church history. It is a timely reminder of the importance of Christian unity, says Tony Wilson
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Opinion
Don’t be offended by The Life of Brian, it’s a great Christian apologetic
It’s 45 years since Monty Python’s The Life of Brian caused outrage among some Christians, who took offence at its mockery of Christ. But the Bible is full of people mocking Jesus – and God uses it all for his glory, says Samuel Tarr
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Magazine Features
Too much on TV? How Christians should navigate peak content
Netflix, Amazon and other streaming giants have granted us access to entire libraries full of dramas and documentaries, but can any of us really keep up?
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Opinion
5 ways Christians can dodge the dopamine cartels
An viral essay by historian Ted Giola says we need to act now if we want to save art and culture from the dopamine rush that is enslaving us all.
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Reviews
The Chosen will inspire you to live for God in every situation
The message of season four of the hit TV show based on the life of Jesus is simply this: there is potential and purpose in every moment of our lives. God is interested in it all, says Matt Jolley
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Reviews
One Day reminds us that God works through all our stories
The Netflix adaptation of David Nicholl’s book uses story and time to reveal how Dexter and Emma are formed by events and choices. It’s the same way that God writes all our stories, says Tony Wilson
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Opinion
The ‘Reacher’ actor is a Christian. And he’s fighting back against unfair criticism
Alan Ritchson, the Christian actor who plays Jack Reacher in Amazon’s hit TV show, has defended his decision to play the vigilante. James Cary says the Bible is full of moral ambiguity. If Christians don’t like it, they’ll need to take it up with Jesus when they see him
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Opinion
Why Taylor Swift’s superfans are challenging me to be a better Christian
As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film smashes box office records, Sam Brown writes on what Christians can learn from the devotion of the Swifties
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Opinion
The Reckoning: Hard but necessary viewing reminds us of the worst of human nature
The BBC’s four-part drama-documentary about Jimmy Savile, The Reckoning, concluded this week. Is it TV titillation asks George Pitcher, or a reminder that we do not have the moral option of looking away from such crimes?
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Reviews
If Prison Walls Could Speak: The astounding play that brings persecution to life
If Prison Walls Could Speak portrays the true story of Petr Jasek, who was imprisoned for this faith in Sudan. It’s a one-man tour de force, and a harrowing story told in an extraordinary way, says our reviewer
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Magazine Features
'My work on earth isn't done yet' Two evangelists on facing serious illness, praying for healing and divine joy
Evangelists Carl Beech and Steve Legg have been friends for more than 20 years. They have pioneered ministries and travelled the world telling people about Christ. Earlier this year, Carl was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease, while Steve was told the cancer he’s been battling meant he had just five months to live. They discuss chronic illness and terminal diagnoses, their different attitudes to healing and facing the future – whatever it holds – with joy
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Opinion
Russell Brand pushed society to ‘peak promiscuity’. Christian teaching on sex looks more appealing than ever
With allegations of sexual assault and rape against comedian Russell Brand dominating news headlines, does his downfall mark the end of the Sexual Revolution’s cultural reign – and, if so, where do we go from here?
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Reviews
Dialogues des Carmelites: The opera that lifts the lid on female martyrdom
The devastatingly powerful opera is a testament to human courage and, distinctly, female martyrdom. It also points to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, says George Pitcher
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Opinion
Christians cannot withhold forgiveness, no matter what Phillip Schofield has done
In daytime TV, as in all aspects of our lives, we are often eager to reach a quick resolution. But sometimes, the work of forgiveness takes time, says George Pitcher. And rushing it doesn’t help anyone
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Opinion
Christians shouldn’t be attacking Phillip Schofield. We should be praying for him
Rather than joining the chorus of outrage, Christians should be counter cultural in showing love - even to those who have wandered far from God’s standards, says Steve Cox
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Reviews
The Crown is full of deceptive sensationalism. Truth matters to God, it should matter to us too
As season 5 of Netflix’s The Crown kicks off, Mark Greene reminds us that God places a high value on the truth. Artistic licence is no excuse to erode it
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Reviews
This England: Branagh’s Boris shows little Christian integrity. But tell us something we didn’t know
This England follows Boris Johnson’s tumultuous first months as Prime Minister, tracing the impact of the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. But what does it tell us about godly leadership, asks Giles Gough?