All articles by Sam Hailes – Page 9
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Opinion6 mind-blowing thoughts on church by Francis Chan
Sam Hailes explains why the popular author and preacher's latest book Letters to the Church is so important
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OpinionApostasy: This gripping drama about Jehovah’s Witnesses will make you angry
Sam Hailes reviews a new film which has been written and directed by a former Jehovah's Witness
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InterviewsRachel Gardner: Meet the sassy youth worker on a mission to put courage into the next generation
The popular speaker, youth worker and campaigner also known as the 'God Sex Lady' tells Sam Hailes why courage is more important than confidence
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OpinionWhy Christians must resist calls to ‘ban the burka’
Boris Johnson has said women who wear the burka or niqab look like “bank robbers” and “letter boxes”. The comments have sparked a fresh debate on whether such items of clothing should be banned. Sam Hailes gives his view
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OpinionRob Bell on what the word ‘evangelical’ really means
Speaking on the Premier Christianity podcast (download it here), Rob Bell told Sam Hailes why he believes the roots of the term ‘evangelical’ are “in resistance to corrosive powers of violent empire”
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OpinionHillsong worship leader says ‘evolution is undeniable’. But let’s not jump to conclusions
Sam Hailes reports on the latest furore over the Hillsong worship song 'So Will I (100 billion X)'
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InterviewsRich Wilkerson Jr: Meet the pastor who married Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Sam Hailes interviews the charismatic megachurch leader and 'pastor to the stars'
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InterviewsGraham Tomlin: How the Church sprang into action following Grenfell Tower
When the Grenfell Tower disaster struck, the Bishop of Kensington cleared his schedule to help mobilise local Christians to assist with the relief effort. One year on, he says the job is far from over
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Opinion4 reasons people didn’t like the royal wedding sermon – and why they’re wrong
Millions of people heard Bishop Michael Curry preach at the royal wedding. For many, his passionate delivery and message of love was inspirational. But not everyone was a fan. Sam Hailes responds to the most common criticisms
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OpinionTribute: Dr Chuck Missler ‘Jack of all trades, master of one’
Sam Hailes pays tribute to the American Bible teacher Dr Chuck Missler who passed away yesterday
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OpinionQuestion the doctrine of hell at your peril. It could tear your church apart
Sam Hailes analyses the media’s recent focus on four Christian leaders who have questioned the traditional doctrine of hell
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OpinionWhy Mary Magdalene is the Hollywood film Christians have been waiting for
This new movie paints a clear picture of Jesus, says Sam Hailes
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News AnalysisCan evangelicalism survive in the age of Trump?
White evangelicals in the USA are continuing to back Donald Trump in spite of the President's inflammatory remarks. Sam Hailes reports
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Opinion'Too male and too pale': 5 hard truths worship leaders need to hear
When Sam Hailes sat down for an interview with American worship leader Aaron Keyes he was surprised at the candour and honesty on display
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Opinion?This outstanding movie on Churchill reveals how light shines brightest in the darkness
Sam Hailes reviews the compelling new drama Darkest Hour
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OpinionRemembering RC Sproul: Devoted to the Bible and in awe of God’s sovereignty
Sam Hailes looks at the life and legacy of RC Sproul (1939-2017)
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Magazine FeaturesHow 3 very different churches experienced remarkable growth
Contrary to popular opinion, the Church is not on its deathbed. Sam Hailes tells positive stories of growth from across the UK
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OpinionWhy it’s time for the Church to get serious about cultural renewal
A re-booted conference is aiming to put cultural renewal back on the Church agenda. Sam Hailes argues it’s desperately needed
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InterviewsJohn Mark Comer: Reaching America's most secular city
The pastor who has been dubbed ‘the orthodox Rob Bell’ explains how he’s reaching millennials in America’s most secular city
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OpinionBehind the scenes of the next viral Christmas film
Glen Scrivener has a track record of releasing hugely popular videos that communicate the Christian message. Sam Hailes visits the set of his next production
