By Heather Tomlinson2023-05-11T10:22:00
Ben Chang’s new book Christ and the Culture Wars aims to help Christians speak for Jesus in an increasingly divisive world. Heather Tomlinson says that although the ideas aren’t new, they may prove useful for those who are new to the subject of identity politics
Few people disagree with the idea that women, racial minorities, transgender and gay people should be treated well and not discriminated against. But today’s debate has gone much further than that, as Ben Chang describes in his book.
Now, the discussion around these issues includes claims of the intrinsic injustices of our societies and their “structures”: for example “white privilege” and the “patriarchy” that oppress ethnic minorities and women. Radical change is prescribed.
2025-04-29T11:59:00Z By Ellis Heasley
Christians in Nicaragua are being subjected to a disturbingly routine suppression by their government – yet, as Ellis Heasley reports, the Church remains committed to voicing its faith
2025-04-29T10:48:00Z By Dr Joshua Bloor
In Embracing God in Your Suffering, Dave Furman offers a tender, biblically grounded reflection on walking with God through pain, disability, and disappointment. Rooted in personal experience and rich in scriptural hope, this book calls you to find joy in clinging to Christ
2025-04-28T10:25:00Z By Eliza Bailey
Tony Thompson’s Building Multicultural Churches tackles the challenges of building ethnically diverse congregations with passion and honesty. But while his insights are often powerful, some sweeping generalisations risk alienating the very audience he hopes to inspire
2025-04-25T15:00:00Z By Chris Sinkinson
While Land of the Bible offers Christian unearths beauty in a broken land, it also sidesteps the obvious political tensions in the Holy Land today. Viewers should be aware this is as much a promotion for tourism to Israel as it is an insight into biblical archaeology, says Chris Sinkinson
2025-04-24T10:41:00Z By Nikki Adebiyi
In a world of constant noise, John Eldredge’s Experience Jesus, Really invites believers into a deeper, more personal encounter with God. Blending mysticism, spiritual reflection and everyday faith, it’s a book that challenges sceptics to slow down and truly abide
2025-04-23T09:10:00Z By Dr Joshua Bloor
Andrew Wilson’s Gospel Stories aims to explore the richness and depth of the gospel. The balancing of theological depth with vivid storytelling, should be commended, says our reviewer. But some of the biblical exegesis raises questions
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