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OpinionKanye struggles with unanswered prayer - so do I
Struggling with unanswered prayer can paralyse us. But Jesus is with us in the pain, says Josh Green, and he’ll never leave our side
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OpinionThe Christian faith of RAYE
Nominated for a record-breaking seven Brit awards, RAYE has spoken openly about her Christian upbringing, her battles with addiction and experiences of rape and sexual assault, and her return to faith
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OpinionWhy I’m pleased Carey Mulligan isn’t a “super-super-Christian”
Being a Christian is about your everyday walk with Jesus, not just what you say in public – and that is as true for celebrities with a faith as it is for us all, says Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionThe ‘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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Testimonies‘Gladiators brought me fame and fortune, but the gospel set me free’
Warren Furman went from being homeless to overnight fame, starring as Ace in the hit 90’s TV series Gladiators. As the reality TV show returns to our screens, soon-to-be Rev Furman, who was once engaged to Katie Price, tells the story of how he found God and turned from bodybuilding to building the body of Christ
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OpinionThe Christian faith of the players and teams at the Rugby World Cup
From South Africa’s Siya Kilosi to England’s Billy Vunipola, the Christian faith of the rugby elite has been clearly on display at this year’s World Cup. It’s just one more reason to tune in to the tournament says Tim Bechervaise. And as the final nears, more displays of faith may yet be to come
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OpinionKate Forbes believes it’s “risky” to hide your faith. I think she’s right
Having recently interviewed Kate Forbes MSP on the challenges of working as a Christian politician, Tim Farron MP says the political sphere needs voices of faith more than ever
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OpinionEzra Collective’s Mercury win is no surprise. God put music in human hearts
Even in an increasingly secular age, music and faith are inextricably woven together, says Pete Moorey. We’re drawn to music with Christian roots because it offers a counter-cultural message of hope to those who may not otherwise be interested in coming to church
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Opinion‘I wear black for the poor and beaten down’: The Christian faith of Johnny Cash
20 years on from the death of Country superstar Johnny Cash, Derek Walker takes a look at the complicated life, faith and struggles of the ‘Man in Black’
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ReviewsAt Home With The Furys is a missed opportunity to explore the boxer’s Christian faith
Tyson Fury is a world champion boxer and an outspoken - if often controversial - Christian. So Tim Bechervaise was keen to see how his faith would be portrayed in the new Netflix docuseries that follows the family in the aftermath of Fury’s retirement from professional sport
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Opinion‘I couldn’t resist the ringing intensity of Christ’ The Christian faith of Nick Cave
Once part of the “the most violent band in Britain”, Nick Cave has trodden an unlikely path back to his Christian roots. Embracing pain and doubt, the Australian rockstar says he has found refuge in the Church
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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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OpinionBill Latham (1938-2022): The gifted communicator who brought Cliff Richard to faith
Best known as Cliff Richard’s right hand man, Bill Latham was a phenomenal Christian communicator who brought many into God’s kingdom says Gill Snow
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Opinion'It was God who made me play like this' - the Christian faith of Lionel Messi
In the days since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy, much has been made of the spirit of Maradona guiding Messi to victory. But what of the Spirit of God, and his own personal faith? asks Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionFrom Messi to Neymar: 7 World Cup footballers with a Christian faith
The Ecuador team are not the only players praising Jesus in Qatar. Tim Bechervaise highlights the world’s top footballers who have made their Christian beliefs public
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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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Opinion‘I bear fruit and I share fruit; that’s just what we’re meant to do.’ Read Stormzy’s faith-filled speech to students
Stormzy has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter. In his acceptance speech, the rapper encouraged students to use their God-given talents to benefit those around them. Here’s the full transcript
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OpinionGracious in defeat: the Christian faith of Lewis Hamilton
The F1 superstar handled defeat with grace and perspective, says Tim Bechervaise. As Christians, we can all learn lessons from that
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé has invested in and publicly endorsed Christian app Glorify. But what do we know of his relationship with Jesus?
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ReviewsAnother In the Fire: The meaning behind the worship song that's getting Chris Pratt through
Actor Chris Pratt recently took to Instagram to thank God for helping him through tough times, saying the Hillsong United anthem had deeply impacted him. But what was the inspiration behind the song? Music journalist Tony Cummings explores
