Max Avard
Max is a producer at Premier Christian Radio and has a MA in broadcast journalism from City University. When he’s not doing radio bits, he can be found leading youth groups or spending too much money going to gigs
ReviewsFamily-friendly horror? Don’t judge too quickly. Sketch might surprise you
Angel Studios’ Sketch might raise eyebrows among parents. But with its crayon creatures, supernatural chaos, and raw emotional honesty, it makes for a surprisingly profound exploration of grief and healing, says our reviewer
OpinionHere’s a lesson Christians can take from the Alexander Isak transfer saga
When footballer Alexander Isak forced through his transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, he destroyed his legacy overnight, says Max Avard. Whether leaving a job or a church, Christians should remember that how we leave matters to God. And it should matter to us
OpinionI’m so over the Christian hot take. Here’s 5 ways to respond
The internet is awash with Christians posting character assassinations of other Christians, says Max Avard. If you have a problem with Bethel Church or wish Brandon Lake had not collaborated with Jelly Roll, perhaps a 60 second video on social media is not the answer. Here’s some suggestions to help us do better
ReviewsThe Gospel is owed great filmmaking — The King of Kings delivers
Faith-based filmmaking is often a choice between maintaining the integrity of message and the quality and focus on artistry. Yet Angel Studios’ The King of Kings, defies this dilemma, says Max Avard. This ambitious animation of the four Gospels proves there doesn’t need to be a trade off
OpinionSam Fender is praying he’ll see his loved ones again. So am I
Sam Fender’s third album, People Watching, had just won the Mercury Music Prize. It sees the “Geordie Bruce Springsteen” asking big questions of himself, society and God. But when it comes to the loss of loved ones, Max Avard says he’s praying Fender also finds the hope in Jesus that held him fast through grief
ReviewsBeast Games: Three cheers for this Christian who just turned down $1 million
Amazon Prime’s latest reality TV offering which sees 1,000 people compete for $5m has divided critics. But Max Avard says the presence of an inspirational Christian contestant makes Mr Beast’s show an unlikely source of hope
ReviewsConclave: This enthralling papal thriller is a must-watch
Ralph Fiennes captivates as a cardinal thrust into the fierce politics of the Vatican, says our reviewer
OpinionHas anyone made more money out of God’s name than Richard Dawkins?
In his recent conversation with atheist-turned-Christian, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Richard Dawkins said he was on “Team Christianity”. But Max Avard says he’s still got some way to go in understanding the full cost-benefit of following Jesus
ReviewsPilgrimage: The BBC series that puts faith front and centre
As the popular series returns to our screens, Max Avard reviews the first episode of Pilgrimage and finds that kindness, not drama and controversy, makes for reality TV gold.
