By Sam Hailes2019-07-17T00:00:00
The politician tells Sam Hailes how the “trials and tribulations” he experienced while leading the Liberal Democrats have enabled him to be more open about his faith. He also explains how reading books on prophecy and apologetics played a key part in his decision to become a Christian
It’s two years since Tim Farron was caught up in the mother of all media furores. The then leader of the Liberal Democrats hoped the 2017 general election campaign would be an opportunity to make the case for remaining inside the EU. Instead, the media became fixated on repeatedly asking him one very specific question.
“Do you believe gay sex is a sin?” Farron was asked over and over again – in almost every interview he gave for weeks on end. Initially, he avoided giving a direct answer, but as the question refused to go away, the leader was faced with an unenviable choice: let his party down or compromise his faith. In the end, he gave a BBC interview in which he uttered the words he hoped would end the scrutiny: “I do not believe gay sex is a sin.” (Later, he told Premier Christian Radio he regretted that answer. “I attempted to push it away by giving an answer that frankly was not right,” he said.)
2025-06-30T11:27:00Z By Monique Bailey
When street evangelist Monique Bailey set out to share the gospel in King’s Cross, she didn’t expect a police officer to stand in her way. She explains why the experience reminded her of the need for every Christian to bring light into dark places, no matter the consequences
2025-06-27T13:31:00Z By Andrew Mitchell
Worship artists make ungodly compromises in order to be successful in Christian music. That’s according to Cory Asbury, the writer of ‘Reckless Love’ who recently criticised artists for acting in ways which are “antithetical to the way of Jesus”. Scottish songwriter Andrew Mitchell, who himself stepped away from the Christian music industry in the US explains why he agrees with Asbury’s comments
2025-06-27T09:52:00Z By Rt Rev Dr Jill Duff
In sharing the stories of three women close to her, the Bishop of Lancaster, Rt Rev Jill Duff illustrates why Parliament’s vote to decriminalise abortion is so concerning
2025-06-25T09:30:00Z By Emma Fowle
The outspoken evangelist is worried European churches are failing to preach the gospel. But people want to know the truth, he says. Christians must grasp the evangelistic opportunities
2025-06-20T12:01:00Z By Sam Hailes
The adventurer opens up about writing the story of Jesus as a thriller, his complicated relationship with church and why faith is like plugging in a toaster
2025-05-29T14:45:00Z By Emma Fowle
The Pentecostal who was dragged kicking and screaming into the Church of England is now leading one of its most vibrant congregations
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