All Gareth Southgate articles
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Opinion
Why your church needs to open a youth club…now!
From the hit Netflix series Adolescence to Gareth Southgate’s recent lecture, it’s clear from the headlines this week that young people in the UK need much better role models. Andy Mossop says it’s time for more churches to plug the gap left by funding cuts and invest in opening new youth clubs. It will bring you and your church numerous benefits, he says
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Opinion
Gareth Southgate’s lecture had echoes of a sermon. Here’s what Christians can learn from it
Sir Gareth Southgate’s lecture on identity, redemption and the state of the youth had all the makings of a sermon – a sermon that Christians should be paying attention to, says Tim Bechervaise
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Opinion
Being anti-racist is not a ‘woke’ side issue. It is part of our Christian faith
For those who thought the fight against racism in football was over, the behaviour of some England fans after the Euro 2020 final has proved it is not. Being anti-racist is not a side-issue for Christians, says Tim Farron, it lies at the heart of our beliefs
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Opinion
Racism, rioting and rubbish: When the beautiful game brings out the ugliness of sin, Christians must respond
The young English squad did their nation proud, says Emma Fowle. Shame about the fans though
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Opinion
“It’s coming home!” God’s place in England’s dressing room is another reason to get excited during Euro 2020
Is there a growing influence of faith in the England dressing room, asks Tim Bechervaise? And if so, where and who is it coming from?