All Review articles
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ReviewsNetflix’s hit rom-com Nobody Wants This dares to explore interfaith romance
As Nobody Wants This returns for a second season, Bex Chapman commends it as a refreshingly realistic portrayal of what happens when love crosses religious boundaries
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ReviewsCharles Stanley’s final devotional offers path to peace
Charles Stanley’s posthumous 90-day devotional provides a clear roadmap for Christians seeking purpose and peace through daily scripture, reflection and practical faith exercises, says our reviewer
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ReviewsJackie Hill Perry’s new album shows culture and faith aren’t mutually exclusive
The rapper, poet and preacher’s third album Blameless demonstrates how Christian artists can stay authentic to their cultural heritage while glorifying God. It’s a message that’s particularly relevant during Black History Month, says Maxine Harrison
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ReviewsFamily-friendly horror? Don’t judge too quickly. Sketch might surprise you
Angel Studios’ Sketch might raise eyebrows among parents. But with its crayon creatures, supernatural chaos, and raw emotional honesty, it makes for a surprisingly profound exploration of grief and healing, says our reviewer
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ReviewsThe Materialists: A rom-com that reminds us God’s love is without measure
Celine Song’s latest film follows a successful New York matchmaker as she pairs people up by reducing them to numbers such as age, height and salary. But God doesn’t do this, says Giles Gough, and neither should Christians looking for love
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ReviewsCarrying Hope: One mother’s journey through grief, faith and the fight for life
When Beth Appleby received a devastating prenatal diagnosis, she faced it with grief, grit and faith. Carrying Hope is a moving story of holding onto God in the darkest of valleys, says Lisa Skinner
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ReviewsThe First Hymn: This fascinating documentary explores the oldest surviving Christian song
An ancient Christian hymn lost for centuries has been rediscovered. In this ambitious documentary, two prominent worship leaders are challenged to bring it back to life
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ReviewsThis thoughtful, biblical book argues that marriage is not the Christian ideal
Danielle Treweek is challenging the church to see singleness as a powerful reflection of eternity, says Keanna Williams in her review of Single Ever After
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ReviewsIt’s hard to ignore the messiah parallels in the most human Superman yet
The long-awaited Superman film directed by James Gunn is one of the most hotly anticipated films of the summer. But does it live up to expectations? Giles Gough finds out
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ReviewsHow can you hear God’s voice? This book explains
In his latest book, the Minnesota-based pastor Joshua Giles offers personal reflections aimed at helping every Christian hear God’s voice. But while heartfelt and sincere, the book often lacks theological depth, says our reviewer
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ReviewsTestament is a daring adaptation of the Book of Acts. But it works
Reimagining the book of Acts on a modern-day British council estate sounds mad, but Testament makes it work without forsaking the Gospel truth. Angel Studio’s modern re-telling lands with spirit
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ReviewsCan movies help us understand life? This flawed book attempts to find out
A Whole Life in Twelve Movies promises readers “a journey through life, spirituality and what it means to be human”. But our reviewer says it stumbles along the way
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ReviewsA Real Pain is laugh out loud funny. It’ll help Christians understand the Jewish experience
This is not a Holocaust movie, says David Hoffbrand. It’s an entertaining comedy that speaks to the impact of generational trauma on the Jewish community. If you want to be both entertained and moved, this is the film for you
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ReviewsDiscovering Christianity - Rowan Williams
The Rt Hon Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and well-regarded theologian, has dedicated a significant portion of his long ministry to making Christianity accessible to those with little knowledge or experience of it. In his previous books, such as Being Christian and Being Human (SPCK), ...
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ReviewsThe 15 best Christian books of 2024
Looking for your next great Christian read? Look no further. From John Mark Comer’s bestselling Practicing the Way to a guide on getting your church noticed, there’s something for everyone. The following books all received a coveted five out of five star rating from the Premier Christianity team of reviewers in 2024
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Reviews100 Ways to Get Your Church Noticed - Neil Pugmire
In our fast-moving, visual world, with countless organisations vying for our attention, the question of how we ensure our churches are noticed has become more and more important. In this reissued and updated book, journalist and communicator Neil Pugmire brings together 100 diverse ideas, including developing an ...
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ReviewsReviewed: Diarmaid MacCulloch’s history of sex and Christianity
The acclaimed historian’s new book Lower than the angels: A history of sex and Christianity is not a light read. But it’s a useful contribution to ongoing debates, says our reviewer
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