By Catherine Larner2024-09-27T08:49:00
The Waterstone’s children’s laureate finds it “depressing” that it’s easier to get a book published on Norse mythology than the story of Christ. He speaks to us about normalising faith, telling hopeful stories and why he no longer apologises for being a Christian
Whether he’s creating sporting spectacles or plotting soap operas, amusing children or challenging believers, Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an extraordinary storyteller.
The 65-year-old’s work is informed by and, on occasion, infused with biblical stories. There are saints in his children’s book Millions (Pan Macmillan) and hymns and Christian imagery aplenty in his critically acclaimed London 2012 Olympic ceremony. His latest screenplay, the animated film version of Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom (Heinemann) features a Christ figure and a story of redemption.
2025-06-12T14:27:00Z By Harry Benson
Nearly half of all teenagers now grow up in homes without both parents present. Harry Benson says Christians need to champion marriage as the foundation for commitment, dependable love and stable families
2025-06-11T10:47:00Z By John Funnell
A small chapel in the Welsh Valleys has experienced significant growth in recent years, with much of it driven by young men coming to faith. Pastor John Funnell of Noddfa Church shares the story
2025-06-09T16:27:00Z By Ima Korr
In his latest book, the Minnesota-based pastor Joshua Giles offers personal reflections aimed at helping every Christian hear God’s voice. But while heartfelt and sincere, the book often lacks theological depth, says our reviewer
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