Downtime: Our TV, book and music recommendations
Here’s what the Premier Christianity team are reading, watching and listening to this month
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OpinionJason Arday’s death asks hard questions of the Church
The shocking death of Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor comes after weeks of relentless press scrutiny. Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana wonders whether Black success will always be on trial
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Opinion‘Talent is God-given’ The Christian faith of British sprinter Jeremiah Azu
Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu won silver in the men’s 100m at the European Championships in Birmingham last night. The 25 year-old has a strong Christian background and has spoken of his love for singing in church. Derek Walker reports on the athlete who is running both races well
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ReviewsHoly Days is neither dramatic nor funny
This tale of three elderly nuns trying to save their convent falls flat as both comedy and drama, says our reviewer. And why do filmmakers keep assuming nuns are intrinsically funny?
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ReviewsCan the book of Ruth change how Christians see refugees?
In the midst of a loud and angry national debate about migration, a new study guide rooted in the book of Ruth offers churches a calm, compassionate and biblically grounded place to start, says our reviewer
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ReviewsArchbishop Sarah Mullally faces huge challenges. But this book has missed the biggest one
Ten leading Anglican voices offer advice and prayers for Archbishop Sarah Mullally in this multi-author volume. And yet the book also overlooks some of the Church’s most pressing priorities, says our reviewer
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ReviewsSoul Survivor offered teenagers freedom, faith and fun. But was it really a safe space?
In her memoir, When the Music Fades, Lucy Sixsmith revisits the popular Christian festival, Soul Survivor. Her writing raises important questions about power and safeguarding, says our reviewer
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