By Bobby Conway2024-05-21T15:24:00
From Ravi Zacharias to Mark Driscoll to Mike Pilavachi it sometimes seems that there is a fresh scandal every few weeks when it comes to the Church. Bobby Conway explores why our cherished institutions seem to be riddled with abuse and misconduct – and how Christians can respond
My heart broke in 2020 when rumours began to surface about Ravi Zacharias. The famed Christian apologist who had passed away earlier that year had led a double life, frequently engaging in inappropriate sexual activity.
I first caught wind of these reports while I was speaking at a conference in Sacramento, along with one of Ravi’s prominent employees. As we were hanging out after the conference, this associate’s phone began blowing up with texts about the matter. At the time, none of us believed the allegations.
2024-05-28T11:26:00Z By Giles Gough
A video of the rapper previously known as Puff Daddy attacking his ex-girlfriend forced the star to own the actions he’d previously denied. But by playing the ‘God card’ Giles Gough says his apology lacked conviction
2025-09-03T16:00:00Z By Hayley Chapman-Todd
Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done
2025-08-26T14:31:00Z By Tim Wyatt
Chris Brain, leader of the now-disgraced Nine O’Clock Service (NOS) has been convicted of multiple counts of indecent assault. It is the latest scandal to rock the CofE and once again poses questions around complaints that were ignored for years
2025-09-15T15:54:00Z By Billy Hallowell
He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell
2025-09-15T14:13:00Z By James Mildred
The assisted dying bill is still making its way through Parliament. James Mildred explains how Peers have responded to it, and explains what’s likely to happen next
2025-09-12T13:21:00Z By Andy Kind
The public murder of the Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted a variety of depressing responses, says Andy Kind. Our words on social media reveal much about the state of our hearts, he says
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