There are no VIPs in the kingdom, but we can still honour celebrity Christians like Rhys Stephenson
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Philippa Hanna2021-10-14T10:59:00
After speaking about his faith on Strictly Come Dancing, Rhys Stephenson took to Instagram to encourage those “who felt empowered” by his openness. In an age of increasing scepticism, celebrity Christians can bring much-needed credibility, says Philippa Hanna
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