All Family & Relationships articles
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OpinionThe Cornell scandal shows that consent-only sex education has failed
The case of Jane Doe and the Cornell Seven is truly horrifying, says Lois McLatchie-Miller. But the questions it asks of our modern sexual ethics go far beyond consent. With one in four women having experienced sexual assault, it’s time to reclaim a Christian vision of sex that truly enables human flourishing
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OpinionYou don’t need a publishing deal to tell your story
Not every story needs a publisher, a book launch or a place on the bestseller list. But as we reflect on what God has done in our lives, we all have something worth writing down – even if it’s only for those closest to us, says Gemma Hunt
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Real Life‘I’m a church leader and my son no longer goes to church’
What does it look like to really entrust your children to God? For Derek Hughes, it took a hard conversation with his son to realise that wanting his children to walk in faith with Jesus wasn’t the same as seeking validation for his own faithful parenting
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ReviewsWant to know how to pass on your faith as a grandparent? Try this guide
Packed with practical tips and biblical wisdom, this guide to grandparenting has plenty to offer, says our reviewer
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Real Talk‘Is my husband using porn?’
There isn’t always one straightforward answer to life’s biggest questions. In Real Talk, a Christian man and woman share their perspectives on a difficult issue surrounding sex, relationships and family life
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Magazine FeaturesWeed, girlfriends and slammed doors: The dramatic diary of a Christian foster parent
When Katie Nicholson decided to take in teenagers in need of a safe space, she had no idea how it would stretch her faith and challenge her boundaries. Here are her amusing and insightful reflections on opening her home and her heart to young people with nowhere else to go
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Magazine FeaturesI didn’t see the point of Christian holidays. This one changed my mind
Sam Hailes visits a Christian holiday park in France and discovers a place where families can switch off, children can thrive and faith can deepen – all without sacrificing the relaxation of a proper holiday
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Real Life‘I never imagined I would become my goddaughter’s carer’
When Rev Paul Kerry first met his friends’ daughter, Sidney, he sensed a unique connection. A series of tragic events would eventually see him become her kinship carer. It was a role God had long been preparing him for, he says
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OpinionWhy Prince William should forgive Harry – even if they never reconcile
Rabbi Jonathan Romain has advised Prince William against offering the hand of peace to his brother. The Rabbi suggested it was “cosier” to be “wrapped in a blanket of anger and victimhood.” But, drawing on painful experience in her own family, Premier Christianity’s deputy editor Emma Fowle argues that Christian forgiveness does not require reconciliation – and that holding onto bitterness ultimately harms us more than those who have hurt us
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OpinionI had to tell the congregation my wife was leaving me. I was shocked by what happened next
When Derek Hughes’ job as a church leader required him to tell his congregation that his wife was leaving, he expected judgement and the loss of his job. Instead, he says, the exposure he feared became the doorway to a kind of care he would never again turn away from
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Magazine FeaturesHow to become a dementia-inclusive Church
How can your church ensure people living with dementia remain welcomed, valued and spiritually nourished? Rev Mark Wormell shares a wealth of practical tips
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Magazine FeaturesWhat I’ve learned from hanging out in Christian care homes
After nearly two years of visiting Pilgrims’ Friend Society care homes, 26-year-old Tyler Sewell-Nicholas reflects on the unexpected lessons she has learned from older people about faith, friendship and the gift of truly listening
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Regular ColumnistsMy mother forgot my name. But dementia could not take away her dignity
Jeff Lucas reflects on his mother’s journey with dementia, the lessons it taught him about patience, care and the God-given dignity that remains when memory fades
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Regular ColumnistsGod loves it when young and old unite
When we retreat into generational silos, we all lose, says Chine McDonald. The Church is one of the few places where different generations spend time together
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OpinionThe Church must stop ignoring older people
It is right to celebrate the growing spiritual openness among young people. But Alexandra Huggins argues that millions of older adults are being overlooked in the process
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Real Talk‘My dad is fiercely independent but daily tasks are getting too much for him. What should I do?’
There isn’t always one straightforward answer to life’s biggest questions. In Real Talk, a Christian man and woman share their perspectives on a difficult issue surrounding sex, relationships and family life
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OpinionBritain is giving up on marriage. The Church cannot
New figures suggest fewer than half of adults in England and Wales are now in an opposite-sex marriage. The Church must be bolder in defending and celebrating marriage, says Dr Tony Rucinski
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OpinionYour pastor is lonely. Here's what to do about it
Maintaining adult friendships can be hard - but even more so when you’re a church leader, says Sheridan Voysey. The founder of the Friendship Lab offers his insights into the challenges faced by priests and pastors when making mates, and how to overcome them
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Real Talk‘We need to talk to our kids about sex. But my husband isn’t keen. What should I do?’
There isn’t always one straightforward answer to life’s biggest questions. In Real Talk, a Christian man and woman share their perspectives on a difficult issue surrounding sex, relationships and family life
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OpinionCulture told us that marriage is outdated. Taylor Swift’s wedding says otherwise
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has been celebrated by women across the West as if it were the news of a close friend. Lois McLatchie Miller argues that the fascination reveals a longing for love that our culture has often taught women to minimise – and one that the Church can breathe life back into
