Krish Kandiah

5 reasons your church is losing young people – and what you can do about it
2023-10-24T13:04:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Krish Kandiah has been writing about the tragedy of ‘the missing generation’ for years, but when his own children stopped going to church, the issue took on a new urgency for him. Here he shares what he believes to be the five things that push young people away from God
Tim Keller (1950-2023): The evangelical statesman was a pastor first
2023-05-19T21:18:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Tim Keller had a soft spot for the UK, notes Krish Kandiah. The pastor, theologian and best-selling author exerted a worldwide influence while maintaining a humble spirit and modelling generosity towards those he disagreed with
Biblical critical theory - Christopher Watkin
2023-02-23T14:48:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
There are times when our culture seems conflicted and confusing and the things we normally rely on to help us navigate our way through the fog seem to fail us.
I used to look down on Advent. But this year I need it more than ever
2022-12-02T14:29:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Mary and Joseph sought sanctuary in Bethlehem and then Egypt, but also welcomed strangers to their home. Even when times are tough, we can find sanctuary in Christ this Christmas, and extend that hope to others, says Krish Kandiah
Smyrna: This shocking history lesson is hard to watch. But it’s important
2022-12-01T17:37:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
This portrayal of the horrors of war and inter-religious violence, makes for difficult viewing says Krish Kandiah
Christians shouldn’t need a John Lewis advert to know God’s heart for the fatherless
2022-11-10T16:50:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
But it’s a poignant reminder that being attentive to the little things can make all the difference to those in need, says Krish Kandiah
Why the cross is bigger than you think
2022-03-13T00:00:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Dr Krish Kandiah explains how Jesus’ words from the cross reveal God’s hospitality towards us
Jessica Chastain’s movie about disgraced televangelists is both an eye-opener and a bridge builder
2022-02-03T13:31:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
This new film gives us a sympathetic portrayal of a Christian ‘power couple’ who dominated religious TV broadcasts in the 1980s
5 reasons why you need to read more Christian books
2021-11-23T15:19:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Reading has been in decline for decades, with social media, Netflix and video games competing for our attention. There’s also a gender divide. The Telegraph recently reported that men are twice as likely not to read books at all. Krish Kandiah explains why he believes reading good books should be a priority for every Christian
Francis Chan’s new book on unity is missing something
2021-09-27T16:11:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
This book makes an impassioned call for unity, says Krish Kandiah, but there’s something missing
The Courier: 3 lessons Christians can learn from Benedict Cumberbatch's new film
2021-08-13T09:57:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Benedict Cumberbatch’s new film The Courier is not just a Cold War thriller or an engaging personal story, says Krish Kandiah. It offers us a vision for friendship in the face of loneliness and provides a powerful metaphor of the Church’s role in our divided times
5 ways to help your kids love the Bible
2021-07-16T16:47:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
If we want our children to understand why scripture is relevant to their lives, we need to stop dumbing it down, says Krish Kandiah
3 reasons why you need to watch Anthony Hopkins in The Father
2021-06-07T11:09:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Everyone should watch this film, says Krish Kandiah
Welcoming the stranger: How your church can become 'Hong Kong ready'
2021-05-04T15:25:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
As thousands of Hong Kong citizens move to the UK, Dr Krish Kandiah urges us to provide a warm welcome