All Premier Christianity articles in September 2025
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Regular ColumnistsWhen faith contributes to depression
If your journey of faith feels like a faithful hobble rather than a sprint, then be encouraged says Jeff Lucas, and don’t give up
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Magazine FeaturesGuest editor Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE introduces our Gospel-themed issue
This month’s issue of Premier Christianity has been guest edited by Premier Gospel’s Muyiwa Olarewaju. He explains why Gospel is such a powerful tool in building bridges from the Church to the world
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Regular ColumnistsHow enslaved African Americans found liberation in the Bible
Lucy Peppiatt explains how Black Christians living in slavery found inspiration in New Testament teaching
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TestimoniesFrom suicide attempt to salvation
Imrhan was once part of rap duo Lotto Boyzz. Although outwardly successful, he was plagued by anxiety. His despair drove him towards suicide, until an unexpected phone call from his mum set him on a path of restoration
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Magazine FeaturesFeeling stuck in your faith? You aren’t alone. Try this
Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey, says Joe Warton. But if you’re stuck in the doldrums, don’t panic. Here’s how to get going again
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Magazine FeaturesWe've learned all we can from US megachurches. Let's be inspired by the Global Majority Church
The problem with Christianity in the UK is that we’re looking in the wrong direction, says Nick Page. It’s time to stop assuming our brothers and sisters across the pond have all the answers, and look to the example of Christians in the Majority World
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Magazine FeaturesThe 14 best gospel songs ever
Ahead of the Premier Gospel awards at London’s O2, a variety of Christian leaders, artists and influencers from across the UK Church recommend the tunes that changed their lives
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InterviewsKirk Franklin: ‘People have questioned my integrity. But my love for Jesus is paramount in everything I do’
He’s been scrutinised as intensely as he’s been celebrated but for Kirk Franklin, however painful, the criticism comes with the calling. The 20-time Grammy winner opens up about the toll of ministry, the traumas he’s still healing from and why his faith feels truer than ever
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Real Life‘God is using gospel music to draw Japanese people to himself’
The border-crossing power of gospel music has long been championed. Church planter Ken Taylor was amazed to find that the movie Sister Act has opened a door for the good news in Japan, an almost entirely non-Christian nation
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Real Life‘I refuse to let stage four kidney disease stop me praising God’
When Candice McKenzie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that affected her kidney function, she refused to slow down. Years on, the Premier Gospel presenter is sharing her testimony and continuing to bring joy to the airwaves
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Thank God it's MondayThe music teacher: 'I pray for all my pupils'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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Magazine FeaturesEd Sheeran reminds me of Jesus. Here’s why
Martin Saunders looks at lessons from the life and work of an unlikely pop icon
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Regular ColumnistsProductivity is not a fruit of the Spirit
God invites us to rhythms of rest and reliance on him, not endless to-do lists, says Chine McDonald
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Opinion5 ways you can respond to the Quiet Revival
Bible Society research has claimed there’s a new openness toward Christian faith. With many turning up at church services uninvited, James Lawrence explores how we can make the most of this new opportunity
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The Big PictureWet weddings: The couple who wouldn't let a typhoon prevent their marriage
This 19th century church in the Philippines may have been submerged by the rains of Typhoon Wipha, but Jade and Jamaica were determined to go ahead with their special day regardless
