Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes is editor of Premier Christianity – the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Before joining Premier he worked as a freelance journalist and social media manager. He’s married to Stacey, lives in London and is a keen traveller, reader and tweeter.
InterviewsJLS singer JB Gill on the difference his Christian faith makes
The pop star sold more than 10 million records while in the boy band JLS. But he gave it all up to become a farmer and Songs of Praise presenter. Sam Hailes finds out why
- Interviews
Jennifer Hudson: ‘My Christian faith couldn’t be any stronger’
EXCLUSIVE: As J-Hud portrays the Queen of Soul on the big screen, she opens up about faith, music and the meaning of grace
- Interviews
‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
- Reviews
God Above All - Steven Watts
Saint Augustine (AD354-430) is one of the most influential Christian thinkers of all time. Even if you’ve never read him, you’ve almost certainly heard modern preachers quote him – the most famous example being: “You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest ...
- Opinion
Enough is enough. It’s time to let Christians sing again
Following the success of the vaccine role out, it’s time for churches to open up the doors and let the music play, says Sam Hailes
- Interviews
Rend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Gilkeson: ‘We’re a worship band for people who DON’T go to church’
Rend Collective’s rise to prominence has been swift. When I first met the band in 2011, shortly after the release of their debut album Organic Family Hymnal, the Irish folk collective were playing to a modest crowd in a small church. They’ve since moved to America, toured massive venues and ...
- Reviews
Fatima: A controversial film guaranteed to spark debate
This 113-minute feature film is controversial from the outset. Even the opening words which appear on the screen – “inspired by historical events” – will likely cause upset.
- News Analysis
It’s one year since church leaders promised to re-examine their attitudes towards racism. So, what’s changed?
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
- Interviews
Stephen Cottrell: The Archbishop is on a mission to convert you
The Archbishop of York says he wants to bring evangelistic renewal to the Church of England
- Reviews
Hope in the Holy Land: This powerful Israel-Palestine documentary will challenge your assumptions
Like many American evangelicals, Todd Morehead believes the return of the Jews to the land of Israel, and the creation of the modern state in 1948 is a fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy (Ezekiel 37; Amos 9:14-15; Isaiah 66:8, etc). Debates rage over the correct interpretation of those biblical passages, ...
- Magazine Editorial
The Reset
This time last year, all of our lives were about to change. But most of us didn’t see it coming.
- Interviews
David Oyelowo: I have built my life on the rock that is Jesus Christ
The British actor opens up about his faith, his doubts and why handling critical reviews is so tricky for him
- Reviews
Departures - Jon Foreman
There aren’t many Christian bands who have enjoyed a successful career outside of Church circles. And for those who do ‘make it’ in the mainstream, it’s a hard line to walk. Talk about your faith, but don’t be preachy. Be in the world, but not of it. Reach people, but ...
- Opinion
7 lessons Christians can learn from Meghan and Harry's interview
The interview of the year was aired on British television last night. Our editor was among the millions who watched
- Interviews
Tim Hughes: How Covid-19 is changing the way we worship
The songwriter says it's time to kill our "obsession with excellence"
- Opinion
Editor's picks: Our 15 best articles of 2020
Sam Hailes revisits the best of Premier Christianity over the past 12 months
- Opinion
‘I lie to my mother and smoke marijuana, but I still talk to Jesus’
Sam Hailes analyses the offensive message of grace contained in LANY’s new song ‘I still talk to Jesus’
- Opinion
The problem with Sean Feucht’s 'Let Us Worship’ campaign
The Bethel-based worship leader Sean Feucht believes the US Government is "silencing the faithful". Sam Hailes responds
- Interviews
Rev Chris Lee: The viral vicar of Instagram
He has more followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury and tens of thousands watch his 60-second sermons. BBC News has dubbed him “an internet sensation”, but what message is Rev Chris Lee seeking to communicate?
- Real Life
'I thank God I've been delivered from one of the most painful conditions in the world'
Church leader Eric Gaudion endured one of the most painful conditions known to humanity for 22 years. He was admitted to hospital more than 100 times and went through 30 surgeries before a groundbreaking transplant gave him his life back
