All Media articles
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Opinion
CofE bishops don’t believe in God? That's laughable nonsense
While the Church is no stranger to misreporting, Tim Wyatt says a recent Spectator article was especially egregious
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Reviews
Heaping Coals - Michael Coren
Journalist and author Michael Coren had a high-profile career in the Canadian and international media – but it all came crashing down when he wrote a newspaper column sympathetic to gay Christians. He received more than a thousand emails, letters – some containing bodily waste – death ...
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Magazine Features
Why every Christian should care about the demise of newspapers
The first journalists were deeply influenced by their Christian commitments. But the connection between faith and media stretches back even further than that, all the way to Mount Sinai, argues Dr Jenny Taylor
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Opinion
The Spectator is now owned by a Christian. But is this good news?
Is the new owner of The Spectator an ambitious mogul, an obedient servant or perhaps both? Chair of Christians in Media, Lani Charlwood, shares her view
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Magazine Features
Too much on TV? How Christians should navigate peak content
Netflix, Amazon and other streaming giants have granted us access to entire libraries full of dramas and documentaries, but can any of us really keep up?
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Regular Columnists
Why religion in media matters more than ever
Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less
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Opinion
Premier CEO Peter Kerridge (1961-2024): A radio pioneer, committed to Christ
Peter Kerridge transformed a small start-up radio station into one of the most significant Christian media networks in the world. He will be remembered as a visionary leader whose drive, commitment and innovation changed the landscape of Christian broadcasting
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News Analysis
The Christian faith of billionaire media mogul Sir Paul Marshall
The owner of GB News and father of the former Mumford & Sons banjo player has come under fire for recent activity on social media
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Regular Columnists
I used to think adventure tourism was immoral. Now I’m not so sure
What are Christians to make of the billionaires who take trips into space, or to the bottom of the ocean? Chine McDonald gives her view
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Opinion
Pat Robertson (1930-2023): The controversial broadcaster who brought Christian TV to the mainstream
The 93 year-old founder of CBN and the 700 Club has died at his home in Virgina Beach. Gordon Pettie says he'll be remembered as a fearless Christian leader who tackled the topics many would rather avoid
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Opinion
Poor reporting on Soul Survivor is damaging for everyone - alleged victims included
Media coverage of Mike Pilavachi and Soul Survivor has lumped serious safeguarding allegations together with vague and nonsensical claims about the festival in general. It distracts from the allegations and does any potential victims no favours, says Tim Wyatt
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Opinion
Christians love to criticise the BBC. But I think we should be defending it
It’s far from perfect but the Beeb has a vital role to play in our democracy. Church leaders should consider becoming ‘critical friends’, says Rev Peter Crumpler
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Opinion
Isabel Oakeshott broke confidentiality when she leaked WhatsApp messages. But I won’t condemn her
The chair of Christians in Media says journalists are entitled to breach ethical guidelines in cases of overwhelming public interest
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Magazine Features
The BBC pioneered religious broadcasting. Where will it go next?
As the BBC turns 100, Paul Kerensa reviews the religious broadcasting record of the world’s most prestigious media organisation
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News Analysis
700 responded to Franklin Graham’s ‘God loves you’ message in London. Can he win the critics over?
Protests over his past comments on Islam and homosexuality led to the postponement of Franklin Graham’s last UK tour. But two years later, the US evangelist is back, preaching to a near-capacity crowd at London’s Excel centre. Marcus Jones was there, and witnessed hundreds responding to the Gospel
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Opinion
Why privatising Channel 4 will mean less religious broadcasting
In April, the government announced plans to sell Channel 4. Details were due this week but, due to changes at Westminster, these have been delayed. Yesterday, C4’s CEO told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee that privatising the network would impact creative innovation. Should Christians care?
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Opinion
Can social media win the battle against Russia’s ‘dezinformatsiya’?
There's a battle for truth being waged, says Pete Phillips.
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Opinion
Christian leaders have shared fake news about Ukraine on social media. Here's how to avoid being caught out
Misleading social media posts about the Ukranian conflict are proliferating, and Christians are being caught out. Steve Cox explains how you can verify before pressing the 'share' button
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Magazine Features
Meet the experts helping your church navigate a PR crisis
How should churches respond when the press uncovers scandals about them? We speak to the PRs hired to help Christians cope with negative news coverage
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Opinion
Don’t blame the panic buyers or the media for the petrol crisis. It’s not their fault
Who should we blame? Brexit? The Media? Panic buyers? The sin of selfishness? Or something else?