2023-08-04T13:14:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
He may have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, but Donald Trump continues to attract widespread support among white evangelicals. Chris Goswami explains why
2023-07-18T14:05:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
As the world’s most successful Bible app turns 15, Chris Goswami chats with YouVersion’s CEO to find out how the technology is changing our discipleship
2023-05-17T11:06:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Your mind is tricking you, making you blind to truth, explains Chris Goswami. But it is possible to think more clearly about God, theology and the Bible. Here's how
2023-05-09T10:57:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Once described as “the most hated woman in Britain”, Camilla Rosemary Shand is now Queen. Chris Goswami argues that there is much Christians can learn from her quiet resolve to turn the other cheek
2023-02-22T16:05:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Are we ready for robot-generated sermons, prayers and worship songs? Chris Goswami investigates
2023-01-12T10:12:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christians have nothing to fear and everything to gain from the latest tech, says Chris Goswami. He explores the four biggest trends and explains what they may mean for society and the Church in the year ahead
2022-12-12T10:56:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christmas is a time of great celebration, says Chris Goswami. But we must be careful not to assume that everyone finds it easy, and that we’re giving a good invitation to a year-round, life-long relationship with Jesus
2022-10-24T12:20:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami introduces simple principles to ensure you read the Bible as it was meant to be read
2022-09-02T18:32:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
The James Webb telescope is sending back unprecedented images, including of a planet beyond our solar system. It's hoped the $10bn project will shed light on the origins of the universe, and perhaps even the search for alien life. Chris Goswami speaks to Christian astronomers to find out how they're interpreting the images, and why they see no contradiction between science and their faith
2022-06-13T14:19:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
New BBC documentary Two Daughters follows Mina Smallman, an Anglican Priest whose daughters were stabbed to death in a London park. How did she find the strength to forgive?
2022-06-09T10:56:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Are you guilty of any of these…?
2022-05-23T16:21:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Professor Robert Beckford’s new documentary looks at how the UK Church developed a whole theology in support of slavery from one verse in Genesis. What happened next and where we go from here is well worth an hour of your time, says Chris Goswami
2022-04-26T15:50:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Bitcoin is here to stay – but what exactly is it? How does it work? And should Christians invest?
2022-04-05T09:13:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Seth Walker went from the heights of evangelical passion and unquestioning trust in God to total loss of faith and attempted suicide. Chris Goswami says there are lessons from Seth's life that the Church needs to learn
2022-03-29T14:36:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
If you want a nice Christian book for your mother-in-law, look somewhere else. This is a disturbing read.
2022-01-27T15:42:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Artificial Intelligence is already being used to mimic the dead. If you could chat online to a loved one who had died, would you?
2022-01-26T13:59:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
If online church is going to be sustainable and fruitful, Christians have some serious questions to ask themselves, says Chris Goswami
2022-01-11T13:30:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
From the growing influence of tech giants to our over-reliance on an always-on world wide web of entertainment, information and consumer options
2021-11-29T12:24:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
There are eleven different types of tears in the Bible. But today’s Christians often minimise the importance of lament. Do we need to think again?
2021-11-04T13:34:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christians need compassion when debating assisted dying. But legalising it sets us on a slippery slope, says Chris Goswami
2021-08-13T11:03:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
As remaining coronavirus rules end in England on 16 August, Chris Goswami looks back on some of the changes caused by the pandemic that we may wish to hold on to
2021-06-24T11:17:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
The US President could be denied communion in the Catholic church because of his liberal stance on abortion. The story raises important questions about which issues Christians should divide over, says Chris Goswami
2021-06-18T11:48:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
What’s the most surprising line you’ve ever seen in the Bible?
2021-04-29T09:59:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
The modern-day Areopagus is increasingly providing Christians with spiritual content and is an ideal platform for evangelism and debate, says Chris Goswami
2021-04-01T07:57:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Dig beneath the surface of the Easter story and you will find some intriguing characters, says Chris Goswami. But just because they’re not given centre stage doesn’t mean we should pass them by. If we do, we miss a great story and some powerful life lessons.
2021-03-08T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
There are hundreds of commands in the Bible – Chris Goswami unpacks five crucial instructions Christians are given, and challenges us to keep them all in balance
2021-01-25T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
The award-wining blogger, and church leader, Chris Goswami, shares his advice on managing your faith and work in the new normal of 2021
2020-10-09T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami unpacks the stats that show volunteering among non-faith groups was up considerably during lockdown. He asks: can Christians continue the momentum set by wider society and keep giving generously through this pandemic?
2020-09-29T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
It might appear contradictory, misguided or wrong to some Christians on this side of the Atlantic, but the majority of our brothers and sisters in the US will likely back President Trump again. Chris Goswami explains why
2020-08-10T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami explores the scriptural basis for a period of confinement and argues that, despite the frustrations we feel in lockdown, we can use this time as an opportunity to grow closer to God
2020-06-18T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Racism in our society must be stamped out. But some of the actions by anti-racists have been misguided, argues Chris Goswami
2020-05-06T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami looks back at the thorny theological issues he's changed his mind on
2020-03-12T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
It’s tempting to think that God will protect you from the worst tragedies in life. But that isn't what God has promised, says Chris Goswami. The promise is that God will hold on to you whatever life throws at you
2020-02-11T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami responds to the debate between Matt Dillahunty and Glen Scrivener on whether religious people are healthier, happier and more productive members of society.
2020-01-24T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami highlights the ways in which technology is shaping Christianity in 2020 and beyond
2019-12-12T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami explains why he believes we need to recover the Christian tradition of hospitality
2019-11-27T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Are you blindsided by Brexit? Perplexed by politics? Or just fed up with the same old promises and political slogans? Chris Goswami is on hand to help
2019-07-17T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
After Ben Stokes' violent behaviour was caught on camera two years ago, many viewed him as a villain. But now, having led the English cricket team to victory at the weekend, it seems he's become a national hero. Chris Goswami asks, 'Is this what redemption looks like?'
2019-06-20T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Steve Chalke's controversial new book The Lost Message of Paul is released today and argues that Christians have misunderstood the crux of the New Testament message. Chris Goswami reviews it
2019-06-03T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
The radio and TV personality Chris Evans says God told him to start running. But is it really possible to hear the audible voice of God? Yes, says Chris Goswami. It happened to him too...
2019-04-17T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
It's surprisingly difficult to answer the question: "How it is that Jesus dying on a cross opens up a relationship with God?" In fact, the Church has grappled with various atonement theories for centuries. Chris Goswami explains what the major issues are, and why it matters
2019-02-14T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Millions of people think Jesus was a Muslim and billions think he was a Christian. Chris Goswami explains why both are wrong
2018-12-20T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
With so many voices competing for our attention over the past 12 months, Chris Goswami summarises what we've heard and makes suggestions on who we should be listening to
2018-11-23T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
It knows our thoughts, it notices when we rise and when we sleep and it knows us better than we know ourselves. Chris Goswami explains
2018-10-31T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami interviews Jayne Irlam on sacred salt, holy water, and things that go bump in the night
2018-10-17T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
In a live debate for the Unbelievable? show, international Christian speaker Sean McDowell and atheist blogger Hemant Mehta question what it would take for the other to change his position on faith
2018-08-22T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Their motto used to be “Don’t be evil”. But as The Big G celebrates its 20th birthday, questions are being raised about the tech giant’s growing influence
2018-08-13T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami blogs on bank robbers, burkas and Boris
2018-03-28T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami considers the response of those who failed to see Jesus once he had risen again, challenging us to remember to look for Jesus in the everyday
2018-02-15T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami reflects on lessons learned
2018-01-05T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami considers what Jesus might say to some of the world's most famous figures
2017-12-21T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christians are the new heretics, but the search for spirituality has never been greater, says Chris Goswami as he reviews the year
2017-09-05T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami responds to the latest survey which revealed more people than ever are ticking the 'no religion' box, and only 15 per cent of people in Britain now describe themselves as Anglican.
2017-08-11T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
How should Christians think about and enjoy the Sabbath? Chris Goswami shares some tips
2017-06-16T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami says this is a watershed moment
2017-06-06T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami looks at the overriding issues for Christians this general election
2017-04-19T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
We're less than a week on from Easter, but already Christians are in danger of forgetting what truly matters says Chris Goswami
2017-03-06T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami introduces some game-changing phrases to use in your marriage
2016-12-22T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami presents six things Christians should reflect on as this year draws to a close
2016-11-30T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Is atheism fundamentally flawed? Chris Goswami investigates
2016-11-18T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Following the news that a 14-year-old girl has been allowed to have her body cryogenically frozen in the hope that scientific progress will allow her to be resurrected in the future, Chris Goswami looks at three ways you could try to cheat death
2016-11-09T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
While we can't ignore what Trump did in the past, it's time to move on and allow him to lead in a better way, says Chris Goswami
2016-08-26T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami shares three life-changing ideas which have helped him grow in faith
2016-08-11T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Is God calling you to something new? Chris Goswami blogs on how to overcome your midlife crisis
2016-06-29T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Premier Christianity magazine is bringing you a variety of Christian views in response to the EU referendum (click here for other blogs).
2016-06-18T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami explains how Jo Cox's 'unstoppable spirit' should inspire each one of us
2016-06-03T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami explains what goes through his mind when the church laptop dies 6 minutes before the Sunday morning service.
2016-03-09T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami reflects on his experience working in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
2016-01-21T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
As consumers, we're told we have the right to tailor everything to our own needs. But Chris Goswami says Christians should care more about serving others than serving themselves
2015-12-02T00:00:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
As Parliament votes on whether or not to bomb Syria, church leader Chris Goswami wonders what Jesus would do
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