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.
Magazine EditorialThe 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
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
- Opinion
From the editor: Why we're saying black lives matter
Our editor Sam Hailes introduces the new cover of Premier Christianity magazine
- Opinion
David Pawson (1930-2020): One of the greatest Bible teachers of his generation
The British Bible teacher David Pawson has died aged 90 after a battle with bone cancer and a mild form of Parkinson's disease. Sam Hailes remembers him
- Opinion
Did David Wilkerson predict coronavirus?
In recent weeks, a rumour has circulated online that a well known, now deceased pastor and author prophesied the world would be “shut down” by a “plague”. Our editor, Sam Hailes, investigates
- Opinion
The UK Blessing: Tim Hughes on when worship goes viral
'The UK Blessing' video is set to reach one million views within 48 hours of being released. Tim Hughes, one of the worship leaders behind the project, speaks to Sam Hailes about the unexpected viral sensation
- Opinion
I Am Pilate: The outstanding short film you need to watch this Easter
Don't miss this gripping new film which puts a modern day twist on the Easter story, says Sam Hailes
- Opinion
I was wrong to call Jean Vanier a ‘living saint’
The founder of L’Arche was widely regarded as a hero, and often dubbed a ‘living saint’ for his work among the disabled. Now, almost a year after his death, it’s emerged Jean Vanier sexually abused six women. Our editor Sam Hailes reflects on the news
- Interviews
Nona Jones: Facebook's head of faith-based partnerships on overcoming trauma
Nona Jones was riding high in her career when God told her to quit her job. Minutes after handing in her notice, Facebook called. Today she’s the company’s head of faith-based partnerships and on first-name terms with Mark Zuckerberg. She spoke with Sam Hailes about overcoming childhood trauma, how untamed ambition can be dangerous and why she’s resisting letting her kids own mobile phones
- Opinion
Editor's picks: Our 15 best articles of 2019
Our small team has published a whopping 300 articles and blogs online this year (and even more in print). Editor Sam Hailes chooses his stand out pieces from the past 12 months (listed in no particular order)
- Opinion
'Jesus is King' confirms Kanye is a Christian. Let's stop judging him
Despite releasing an album which gives God all the glory, Kanye West has said Christians are the first ones to judge his sincerity. Sam Hailes gives his view on what's been dubbed the biggest Christian album of all time
