2023-12-04T16:21:00+00:00By John Stevens, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC)
Christians can’t agree to disagree on sexual ethics, says John Stevens. There’s too much at stake
2023-12-01T09:26:00+00:00By Tanya
When Tanya* was first diagnosed with HIV, she was too ashamed to tell her family and terrified about what might happen. On World Aids Day, she shares her story of how God gave her the strength to carry on
2023-11-29T09:45:00+00:00By Alexandra Drew, Faith in later life
People are dying of loneliness. While pubs might provide a temporary respite, the Church has so much more to offer, says Alex Drew. Let’s introduce people to the eternal friendship of Jesus this Christmas
2023-11-28T09:46:00+00:00By Miranda Adderley
When Miranda Adderley was told that her unborn grandson was unlikely to survive outside the womb, she organised a countryside retreat for her family. Together, they processed their grief in the beauty of nature, and slowly learned to see the goodness of God again
2023-11-28T09:40:00+00:00By Emily Beater
Being a single parent in the Church can be a challenging experience, says Emily Beater, as she recalls her own journey towards Jesus
2023-10-24T10:43:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The critically acclaimed author talks about swearing, messing up his marriage and why Christian art is sometimes a little bit rubbish
2023-10-10T11:01:00+01:00By Antony Aris-Osula
Like the children in White Nanny, Black Child. Antony Aris-Osula was a Black Nigerian placed into white foster care. He reflects on his own spiritual journey and how he found his identity in Christ
2023-10-06T14:43:00+01:00By Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern
Withdrawing medical treatment against the wishes of patients and families, is a sign that society does not value all lives equally, says Tim Dieppe. Human life is sacred and Christians must fight to protect it
2023-10-04T15:42:00+01:00By Tony Wilson
LGBT Catholics have welcomed a new statement from Pope Francis, which has been interpreted as opening the door to blessing same-sex relationships
2023-10-04T11:07:00+01:00By Bekah Legg, CEO, Restored
From Lawrence Fox’s misogynistic comments to allegations against Russell Brand and the murder of Elianne Andam, there is one common thread. Men who see women as objects. It isn’t how God created us, says Bekah Legg
2023-09-28T11:29:00+01:00By Ian Henderson, CEO, Naked Truth Project
Age verification for pornography websites is finally being passed into law. It’s a moment of celebration for the Christian organisations, including Premier, who have long been campaigning for better protection for children.
2023-09-27T09:58:00+01:00By Andrew Bunt
As a gay man, Andrew Bunt says that defining a church’s ‘safety’ based on their willingness to affirm a particular sexual ethic is unhelpful and unfair. Jesus modelled a better way, and we should too
2023-09-26T13:26:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
Despite the Church’s best efforts, Christian belief continues to decline among younger generations. Could home education form part of the answer?
2023-09-26T12:41:00+01:00By Dr Ian Paul
Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? is an outstanding book, says our reviewer
2023-09-25T19:33:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Being adopted left Fiona Myles with pain that led her down a dark path, but God rescued her, brought a precious daughter into her life and now she helps others find healing
2023-09-13T10:09:00+01:00By Catherine Disher
As part of world childless week, Catherine Disher reflects on her own journey, and what she wishes other Christians knew about not having children
2023-09-07T13:19:00+01:00By Caroline Farrow
Giving students more choice over what they wear to school may be good news practically, but are the changes coming from the right place, asks Caroline Farrow? Using uniform to make a highly-contested political statement should have no place in our education system
2023-08-30T15:15:00+01:00By Tim Byron
Christian carer Tim Byron shares heartwarming stories of how God is at work among those with dementia, and says churches have a vital role to play in showing love towards its senior members
2023-08-18T19:00:00+01:00By Justin Humphreys, CEO, Thirty one: eight
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has been acquitted of concealing the sexual abuse his father committed against a young male in the 1970s. While Houston was found ‘not guilty’ of the charge, he nevertheless has made mistakes which today’s church leaders should learn from, says Justin Humphreys
2023-08-18T13:29:00+01:00By James Evans
Pain relief is not consistently administered to unborn children during late abortions, says James Evans. It’s a subject which has gripped the Christian science teacher, and taken him on an unexpected campaigning journey
2023-07-25T11:05:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Imogen Hill
The divorce of her parents caused a deep pain in Imogen Hill. But the faithful prayers of her grandmother started her on a path to healing – and the miraculous salvation of many of her family members
2023-07-25T08:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Brad Franklin’s wife died suddenly, aged 37, she was pregnant with the couple’s seventh child. Four years on, Brad reflects on returning to ministry, widowhood, remarriage and glorifying God in our suffering
2023-07-04T10:57:00+01:00By Caroline Farrow
The alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in a gender neutral secondary school toilet isn’t surprising, says Caroline Farrow. But it should remind our government why new schools guidance is urgently needed
2023-07-03T11:32:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Christians have long lamented the liberal attitudes brought about by the sexual revolution, but now secular thinkers are starting to agree. Feminist campaigner Louise Perry joins Christian commentator Rod Dreher to discuss whether ancient biblical wisdom holds the answers to modern maladies
2023-06-23T08:57:00+01:00By Lucie Walsh, Clergy Family Network
Church of England clergy have asked for a pay rise for the first time in history. They're asking for a 9.5 per cent increase in their stipend. Lucie Walsh explains why its so needed
2023-06-22T08:44:00+01:00By Andrea Williams, Christian Concern
A senior member of the Church of England has hit out at Christian Concern for allegedly "aggressive" behaviour when it comes to transgender issues. Andrea Williams says the comments were "blatantly unfair"
2023-06-20T07:55:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
With reports that school children are being given highly inappropriate lessons on sex, gender and relationships, the Prime Minister has ordered an urgent review. Tim Wyatt speaks to the Christian campaigners who are sounding the alarm
2023-06-19T16:29:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
Paul Garratt is no stranger to suffering. It seems a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over has been poured into his lap. And yet, he is trusting that God will do something beautiful through his life
2023-06-16T10:35:00+01:00By Catherine Disher
After years of toxic behaviour, the relationship between Catherine Disher and her dad was strained. But in the moments leading up to his death, she witnessed God working in his life. What happened next astonished her
2023-06-09T08:43:00+01:00By Mark Birkett
Andrew Tate’s message of self-autonomy and high value is appealing to young men who see little hope elsewhere. But in Jesus’ instruction to the apostles, we see a different model of masculinity, says Mark Birkett
2023-06-08T11:06:00+01:00By Pippa Cramer, Holy Trinity Claygate
Pippa Cramer has always loved working with older people. But when she couldn’t find a way to share the gospel with them, she turned to their favourite hymns for help and inspiration
2023-06-07T15:37:00+01:00By Simon Jay, Home for Good
Black children are more likely to end up in care, and less likely to be adopted. If we want to pursue God’s heart for justice, we need to address the racial inequalities that exist within our care system, says Simon Jay
2023-06-02T13:55:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Joshua Sutcliffe has been found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” and banned from teaching by the regulator for mis-gendering a pupil and failing to safeguard their emotional well-being. In this interview with Sam Hailes, the 33-year-old hits back, accusing the students of telling lies, and the regulator of being prejudiced against Christian beliefs
2023-05-26T12:43:00+01:00By Lizzie Harewood, Association of Christian Teachers
For every one teacher such as Joshua Sutcliffe, there will be thousands of other Christian teachers who hold to the same biblical beliefs about gender and sexuality. And though they may not communicate these beliefs in precisely the same way, each of them, sooner or later, may have to make costly decisions, whether the repercussions are minor or major. That’s the view of Lizzie Harewood from the Association of Christian Teachers. What do you think?
2023-05-18T15:08:00+01:00By Rosie Dawson
Survivors are losing trust in the Church of England's ability to do justice in cases of abuse, while a leading bishop says his name has been unfairly “besmirched”. Rosie Dawson has the full story
2023-05-04T08:31:00+01:00By Professor Nick Megoran
Nick Megoran has interviewed dozens of teachers and church leaders in order to understand how we can better manage and motivate people in the workplace. As the suicide of head teacher, Ruth Perry, continues to cast a spotlight on Ofsted inspections, Nick argues that our theology of success needs to change
2023-04-12T09:44:00+01:00By Amanda Held Opelt
When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss - including three miscarriages and the death of her sister, Rachel Held Evans - she was confronted with sorrow she didn’t know to how face. Why do so many Christians insist on an immediate, redemptive story arc when they experience suffering?
2023-03-27T15:20:00+01:00By Dr Ava Kanyeredzi, Black Church Domestic Abuse Forum
Dr Ava Kanyeredzi has co-authored a new study on attitudes toward domestic abuse in Black majority churches. Her research suggests some churches tend to protect the abuser rather than the victim
2023-03-27T11:52:00+01:00By NT Wright
Bible scholar Tom Wright gives his answer
2023-03-16T16:59:00+00:00By Beth Felker Jones
Dr Beth Felker Jones believes a now removed article on The Gospel Coalition takes the biblical metaphor connecting God with marriage and turns it into a porn-inflected ode to intercourse
2023-03-14T11:24:00+00:00By Tony Wilson
Pastor and author Joshua Ryan Butler may not have formulated his ideas about sex as carefully as he might have done, but he is certainly on to something profoundly Christian that has a long and rich heritage, says Tony Wilson
2023-02-23T14:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
When 14-month-old Liberty Feesey visited her GP with a persistent cough, her father, Paul, had no idea that only 24 hours later she would be in intensive care fighting for her life
2023-02-22T14:30:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
My husband and I have just finished shared parental leave for the second time. This time, I returned to work six months after the birth of our second son as my husband started three months of staying at home to look after him. I’ve been fascinated by the range of ...
2023-02-22T12:38:00+00:00By Debby Wright, Vineyard UK & Ireland
Tens of thousands of worshippers have flocked to the rolling revival meeting at Asbury University over the past 14 days. The national director of Vineyard in the UK and Ireland, Debby Wright joined the crowds and filed this report while on a plane back home
2023-02-10T11:18:00+00:00By Jon Stockley, Christian Vision for Men, Cymru/Wales
This week’s most-read news stories have involved men behaving abhorrently. Christian Vision for Men’s Jon Stockley says the only antidote to the relentless surge of toxic masculinity is for men to imitate Christ
2023-02-09T11:01:00+00:00By Izzy Montague
Children go to school to learn to read and write, says Izzy Montague, not to have a political agenda forced upon them that conflicts with their religious beliefs. It is time Christian parents said: ‘Enough is enough!’
2023-01-27T14:12:00+00:00By Kate Orson
When Kate Orson became a Christian, her understanding of sex was turned upside down. As she grappled with past trauma and what the Bible says about our most intimate relationships, she found herself deeply challenged
2022-12-19T12:04:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell, Deputy Editor, Premier Christianity
Premier Christianity has been at the forefront of unpacking all the big stories of 2022 from a distinctly Christian perspective. Here’s a round-up of our favourite long-reads the year
2022-11-25T15:47:00+00:00
Autumn Miles was trapped in an abusive relationship, until a powerful encounter with God during the depth of her despair set her on a path to freedom
2022-11-03T09:44:00+00:00By Lorraine Jones Burrell, CEO and founder of the Dwayne Simpson Foundation
As Stormzy speaks about being stabbed and two men die in Brixton, Pastor Lorraine Jones Burrell shares her experience of losing her son to street violence, and encourages the Church to do more
2022-11-01T20:27:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
A few days ago, I was sat in a coffee shop with my four-month-old son. The coffee was getting colder and colder as I bounced my baby up and down on my knee, patted his back and tried to feed him or just distract him from crying.
2022-11-01T11:35:00+00:00By Andrew Bunt
Andrew Bunt wrestled with his identity for many years before reading the Bible helped him find peace. He welcomes new NHS guidelines, which acknowledge gender-questioning young people may be experiencing a transient phase
2022-10-28T12:46:00+01:00By Fiona Smith
Sex is often challenging to talk about. But as a Christian with a long term chronic illness, it can be even harder. Here are some of the lessons Fiona Smith has learned over the years
2022-10-24T11:56:00+01:00By Alan Palmer
Serious illness has brought my wife and I closer to one another, and closer to God, says Alan Palmer, as he lists 16 spiritual lessons he's learned in the midst of crippling treatment for blood cancer
2022-09-30T14:08:00+01:00By Savitri Hensman
Equalities specialist Savitri Hensman says this Christian couple missed an opportunity to prepare their children to live in a sometimes confusing world
2022-09-27T19:39:00+01:00By Caroline Farrow
The result of Nigel and Sally Rowe’s five-year legal battle on transgender ideology in schools is a win for all children, says Caroline Farrow
2022-08-25T12:25:00+01:00By Tony Uddin
A simple invitation radically altered the course of Tony Uddin’s life
2022-08-22T11:36:00+01:00By John Reynolds
Just months after posting their first video, John and Jade Reynolds Christian content is reaching millions. John explains how you can use this social media platform for the Kingdom
2022-08-11T11:20:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The way the Christian Legal Centre handled the tragic case of Archie Battersbee was an insult to palliative care and end-of-life professionals, argues George Pitcher
2022-07-29T15:07:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Rachel MacKenzie explains how she encountered God’s love and compassion
2022-07-29T10:34:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
Wonderfully told Bible stories laid the foundation for Chine McDonald’s decision to become a Christian. She says the Church needs to find innovative ways to engage the next generation in the richness of our faith
2022-07-28T10:10:00+01:00By Clergy Support Trust
Abuse can happen to anyone, even those in church leadership. When Esther* finally reached a point of crisis, she found a listening ear and practical help from Clergy Support Trust
2022-07-27T08:43:00+01:00By James Kennedy, Christian Institute
Children as young as two can recognise their trans identity. That’s according to LGBT charity Stonewall. James Kennedy believes that abandoning traditional Christian values is leading us to a moral vacuum
2022-07-26T10:44:00+01:00By Brian Mountford
Gen Z is made up of people aged 10-25. The vast majority of 'Zoomers' say they have 'no religion'. Brian Mountford has been researching why they typically reject Christian faith. Here's what he's discovered
2022-07-12T09:55:00+01:00By Dr Andrew Brown
The requirement for schools in Northern Ireland to provide Christian religious education at the exclusion of other faiths breaches human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled. Dr Andrew Brown says the Church may welcome the decision
2022-07-04T09:01:00+01:00By Loretta Andrews
It’s not good enough to be merely ‘not racist’, Christians must teach their children and grandchildren to be ‘anti-racist’, says Loretta Andrews. She unpacks the distinction and provides practical tips for acting justly when it comes to raising the next generation
2022-07-03T08:39:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
In this exclusive interview, the British-Nigerian novelist opens up about the unexpected conviction for money laundering which radically changed her theology and how the love and support of her church family helped keep her faith alive while her husband was in prison
2022-07-02T14:43:00+01:00By Claire Musters
This year in the UK, around 35,000 children and young people will enter the care system. That’s 95 children every single day. Claire Musters speaks to five different families who have opened their homes and hearts to foster or adopt some of them
2022-06-17T15:31:00+01:00By Dr Ian Paul
There are no growing church denominations in the UK that don’t hold a traditional view on sexuality and marriage, according to a new report. But is it that simple? Dr Ian Paul investigates
2022-06-17T15:06:00+01:00By Hollie Dance
After a tragic accident left him in a coma, Hollie Dance is convinced her son just needs more time to heal and is adamant that she’ll fight to her last breath to give it to him. She reveals how his wish to be baptised was fulfilled in hospital and how their faith is sustaining them through this tragedy
2022-06-16T15:39:00+01:00By Ruth Barber, Christian Home Education Support Service (CHESS)
The freedom of parents to choose how their children are educated is under threat, says Ruth Barber
2022-06-13T14:19:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
New BBC documentary Two Daughters follows Mina Smallman, an Anglican Priest whose daughters were stabbed to death in a London park. How did she find the strength to forgive?
2022-05-31T14:34:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn, Rend Collective
There’s a sentence that sounds to my ears like the removal of a pin from a grenade, sending me scrambling for cover and bracing for a doctrinal explosion: “I just have to speak the truth in love.”
2022-04-21T16:29:00+01:00By Caroline Farrow
A theatre show which would have urged children as young as five to explore ‘sexual pleasure’ has been cancelled following a fierce backlash. Catholic campaigner Caroline Farrow welcomes the news
2022-04-21T13:58:00+01:00By Ian O'Reilly
When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced the death of their baby, it brought back memories for Ian O’Reilly, whose own son, Tristan, died days after being born at Shrewsbury Hospital. 22 years later, his faith has been tested and refined by his grief, but is stronger for it
2022-04-07T09:45:00+01:00By Samantha Smith
Samantha Smith was studying for her A-Levels when schools were closed due to Covid-19. Like many vulnerable young people, it turned her world upside down. The education secretary has now admitted it was a “mistake” to ban kids from the classroom, but she believes the government must do more to repair the damage done
2022-04-06T14:56:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
With her dad addicted to drugs and in the middle of a breakdown, Emma Fowle is convinced that a no-fault divorce would have ended her parent’s marriage. As it was, time – and the prayers of her church family – both played their part in its miraculous restoration
2022-04-05T10:14:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
A world without God at the centre has led to the mess we are observing in sport, says Jonny Reid from Christians in Sport. In an attempt to balance inclusion with competition, the emergence of trans athletes is undermining the future of women’s sport
2022-04-04T13:58:00+01:00By C Allan
The social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person has gripped viewers. C Allan explains what Christians can take away from it
2022-04-04T10:40:00+01:00By Dr Katie Gaddini, Sociologist and author of The Struggle to Stay
If leaders don’t respond to women’s concerns about sexism, misogyny and their role in church life soon, it will be too late to stem the tide, says Dr Katie Gaddini
2022-04-01T08:19:00+01:00By Arlene Small
After a black pupil was strip searched by police at her east London school, protests erupted. A safeguarding report found the search of the 15-year-old girl, known as Child Q, was unjustified and racism was “likely” to have been a factor. Christian barrister, Arlene Small, who attended one of the recent protests, responds
2022-03-31T12:44:00+01:00By Sharon Grenham-Thompson
Sharon Grenham-Thompson, also known as 'Glam Vicar', lost her teenage son Leo to suicide last year. Having been forced to face the unthinkable, Sharon explains how the devastating news has affected her faith
2022-03-29T20:47:00+01:00By Nathanael Smith
Now that the world has finished talking about Will Smith’s infamous slap, can we get back to the actual films? Nathanael Smith reviews CODA
2022-03-29T16:18:00+01:00By Brian Whittaker, Swindon Evangelical Church
Associate pastor Brian Whittaker welcomed 17 Ukrainian refugees to his church on Sunday
2022-03-29T10:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Daud Irfan was six years old when his family fled persecution in Pakistan for a new life in Wales. Since then, he and his father have followed in the footsteps of their Methodist heroes, the Wesley brothers, by walking 170 miles to encourage diversity within the Church
2022-03-28T16:07:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The children’s TV presenter and Strictly star says he’ll never be ashamed to talk about his Christian faith
2022-03-28T12:10:00+01:00By Andy Peck, The Leadership Show
With just weeks to go, Spring Harvest's CEO tells us how the biggest Easter celebration on the Church’s calendar is set up to bring physical and spiritual refreshment
2022-03-28T11:41:00+01:00By Carl Beech, Christian Vision for Men
Christian men should be protective of their families, but we must not imitate the world’s methods. Jesus shows us a much better way, argues Carl Beech
2022-03-24T09:12:00+00:00By Fiona Johnston
When she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, Fi Johnston wondered if her faith would stand the test
2022-03-24T00:00:00+00:00By Tessa Dunlop, Historian, writer, broadcaster
The author and BBC broadcaster Tessa Dunlop unpacks the origins of Mother's Day and explains how both the Second World War and American influence helped popularise what was formerly a purely religious day
2022-03-24T00:00:00+00:00By Lizzie Lowrie
Lizzie Lowrie explains why some people find going to church on Mothers Day so hard
2022-03-02T12:34:00+00:00By Mary Deller
Michael’s mother was astonished to discover her polite, well-behaved teenage son, who attended church regularly, had been recruited by a drug gang
2022-02-24T07:26:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Helen Naylor grew up thinking she was the daughter of two disabled parents, but a discovery in adulthood turned her world upside down
2022-02-23T13:27:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
The journalist and activist was just 19 when an unplanned pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her daughter. It was an experience that still drives her to tackle inequality wherever she sees it
2022-02-01T13:23:00+00:00By Darrell E. Hall
If the Church wants to reach the missing generations, it needs to learn from the science, says Darrell Hall. Truly intergenerational churches are not silos but families that are equally represented, and equally invested in
2022-01-27T15:44:00+00:00By Anna Faro
Only a third of younger Christians intend to return to church regularly after the pandemic
2022-01-27T10:39:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Rachel Gardner says discussing sex may make us squirm, but not talking about it is far worse
2022-01-19T09:27:00+00:00By Marksteen Adamson, Artist
‘Wonder Boy’ has just been nominated for the prestigious Portrait of Britain award.
2021-11-26T16:05:00+00:00By Dan Morrice, Travel writer
After Jesus’ birth came a dramatic journey through a hostile wilderness. As Dan Morrice follows in Christ’s footsteps he considers how the lessons Jesus learned in the Negev desert shaped the man he became
2021-10-25T10:53:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
2021-10-25T08:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Chaz was sexually abused as a child, addicted to heroin and has spent twelve years in prison. Yet thanks to a fresh start at a Christian housing project, he has turned his life around. Now, he’s doing the same for others
2021-09-30T12:40:00+01:00By Dan Morrice
Jesus extended hospitality to all, and so should we, says Dan Morris
2021-09-27T12:54:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Chrissie Chevasutt battled gender dysphoria for decades. They explain how a dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit during a transgender dressing appointment changed everything
2021-09-06T09:52:00+01:00By Pete Baker, Pais Movement
As children go back to school today, we need churches that will commit to praying for our nation’s schools, says Pete Baker
2021-08-24T15:04:00+01:00By Whitney Adshead
At a time when anxiety and low self-esteem are on the rise, Katharine Hill, UK director for Care for the Family, gives the reader helpful principles for raising children in a postpandemic world. The end goal? Encouragement that young people can still become confident, resilient and secure adults.
2021-08-24T11:29:00+01:00By Carl Knightly, Faith in later life
The Bible doesn’t talk about retiring, says Carl Knightly. Whatever age we are, we still have value, worth and a part to play in the family of God
2021-08-19T14:03:00+01:00By Benjamin Wood
One-third of secondary schools do not provide RE for their 14-16-year-olds. The subject has been neglected for too long, and more investment is needed from the government, says RE teacher Ben Wood
2021-08-13T09:57:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Benedict Cumberbatch’s new film The Courier is not just a Cold War thriller or an engaging personal story, says Krish Kandiah. It offers us a vision for friendship in the face of loneliness and provides a powerful metaphor of the Church’s role in our divided times
2021-08-12T10:36:00+01:00By Jacob Palmer
Black Widow represents a transition from one generation of heroes to the next, amid the the movie industry’s struggle to make sense of the superhero in the postmodern world, says our reviewer
2021-08-05T19:30:00+01:00By Paul Friend
Low pay, short term contracts and heavy recruitment into church leadership is resulting in a critical shortage of youth and children’s workers says Paul Friend of South West Youth Ministries. But who is to blame and what can we do about it?
2021-08-02T14:30:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
Activists say most churches are silent on pro-life issues. Heather Tomlinson asks if Christians are avoiding the subject and, if so, why?
2021-08-02T12:30:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Andy Peck
The co-founder of Mumsnet shares her insights on faith, leadership and work-life balance
2021-07-29T12:35:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
Despite having a theology degree from the University of Cambridge, I am convinced that much of my enduring Bible knowledge was formed during long childhood car journeys listening to the Donut Man.
2021-07-27T16:18:00+01:00By Megan Wilkie
The number of children being educated at home has risen by 75% this academic year, with "Covid anxiety" being listed among the reasons. Megan Wilkie, who recently took her daughter out of school, tells us about the highs and lows of being a Christian home educator
2021-07-16T16:47:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
If we want our children to understand why scripture is relevant to their lives, we need to stop dumbing it down, says Krish Kandiah
2021-07-07T12:02:00+01:00By Dr Ian Paul
Last week the Methodist Church affirmed the status of cohabitation. Many Christians have assumed the Bible forbids sex outside of marriage. But what do the texts actually say?
2021-06-30T11:21:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Christians are twice as likely to adopt than the general population, but thousands of children are still in need of a safe, stable home. Emma Fowle explains how every Christian can help create an environment where children can thrive
2021-06-07T11:09:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Everyone should watch this film, says Krish Kandiah
2021-05-25T12:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Even prior to Covid-19, the number of children and teenagers attending church services in the UK was in steep decline. But after a year like no other, is the answer going back to the way we’ve always done things, or is it time for a fresh approach?
2021-05-25T09:15:00+01:00By Michele Guinness
Michele Guinness shares her story of sexual abuse, and says every Christian must play their part in forging a new culture of respect between men and women
2021-05-17T18:19:00+01:00By Jamie Cutteridge
With just 10 days to go until the Friends reunion, Jamie Cutteridge considers how the show has connected with young and old alike, and what Christians can take away from it
2021-04-29T09:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
An estimated 127,000 weddings were cancelled last year, as couples chose to postpone their nuptials in the face of ever-tightening Covid-19 restrictions. But speaking ahead of National Marriage Week, Charlie and Emily explain how their Christian faith inspired them to go ahead with their special day
2021-04-28T13:10:00+01:00By Claire Musters
After a period of separation, Claire and Steve Musters were determined to make their marriage work. During a time of rebuilding, they were challenged by their marriage counsellors to think back to what drew them together in the first place. They realised many of their ideas about marriage had been fuelled by cultural rather than biblical ideals – and they don’t think they are the only ones…
2021-04-28T12:44:00+01:00By Dr Gary Chapman
Dr Gary Chapman may have written bestselling books on marriage, but the early years of his own relationship were a mess. Here he reveals how God challenged him to change his attitude towards his wife – and what a difference that made
2020-10-26T00:00:00+00:00By Ruth Jackson
A prophetic word at Soul Survivor inspired the then-teenage Gemma Hunt to pursue a career in the media. She has gone on to front CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, BBC One’s Songs of Praise and even the Alpha film series
2020-07-29T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
He has more followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury and tens of thousands watch his 60-second sermons. BBC News has dubbed him “an internet sensation”, but what message is Rev Chris Lee seeking to communicate?
2020-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Jessica Lester
Known as ‘Napalm Girl’, Kim Phuc is recognised globally as the nine-year-old running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. The image was recently voted the most iconic photo of all time. Kim explains why practising forgiveness can be transformational
2020-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Nadim Ednan-Laperouse describes the moment his daughter, Natasha, had a severe allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich and died by his side
2020-02-20T00:00:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
The founder of the Passion student movement reflects on changed lives, purpose in suffering and why he’s no longer relevant
2019-10-29T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Jesus wasn’t on Jodi Jackson’s radar until she was invited to a Christian alternative to Halloween. Two years later, she can’t stop praying
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
As his long-running Premier Christianity column draws to a close, Rob Parsons chats about his ministry with Care for the Family, the disruptive nature of technology and the power of vulnerability
2018-08-22T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The popular speaker, youth worker and campaigner also known as the 'God Sex Lady' tells Sam Hailes why courage is more important than confidence
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00
The Jews of Jesus’ day devised a clever way to encourage marital faithfulness. Should the Church implement something similar?
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00
Authentic faith and effective evangelism require the courage and compassion to invest in deep relationships. I thought StoryHouse, our new missional coffee shop, was good at this, but now I realise we’re still amateurs.
2017-08-24T00:00:00+01:00
The elderly are often overlooked by the Church. But running a memory café for people with dementia has led to a rebirth of Rev Steve Morris’ congregation. He explains how every church can help combat loneliness
2017-05-26T00:00:00+01:00
I still remember the advice given to my wife and I by a parenting expert many years ago: “Catch them doing something right.” He was particularly talking about the more testing child who is generally only used to negative comments: “Don’t hit your sister!”, “Don’t gobble your food!”, “Don’t speak ...
2017-03-22T00:00:00+00:00By Amanda Pilz
Family breakdown and estrangement from her father led Amanda Pilz to question everything. She relates how the pain of her journey has led to wholeness
2014-05-14T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The Evangelical Alliance’s decision to remove Steve Chalke’s organisation Oasis from membership raises the question of what defines an evangelical today. Justin Brierley reflects on why homosexuality has become the latest tipping point.
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