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InterviewsPäivi Räsänen: ‘Don’t be afraid. God takes special care of you when you are persecuted’
The Finnish MP has been found guilty under hate speech laws for publishing her Christian views on sexuality and marriage. Yet her joy – and determination to use every opportunity to share the gospel – has not been abated
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Magazine FeaturesI’m a digital evangelist, and so are you. Here are 5 principles to help you share Jesus with the world
A recent survey from the Lausanne Movement found that 95% of Christian leaders agreed that digital technology will have a huge impact on fulfilling The Great Commission. But far fewer said the Church currently represents Jesus online in a way that feels “real and relevant”. Glen Scrivener explains how you can share the gospel in a way that really connects
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OpinionWhat’s in a name? Brand Beckham and our obsession with identity
As celebrity families turn surnames into trademarks, many of us feel the pressure to manage identity and image. But the Bible’s vision of a “good name” challenges a culture obsessed with control, reputation and performance, says Ayoola Bandele
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OpinionThere is a war going on for your attention. Here's how to fight back and focus on Jesus
Our screens are consuming us more than we may realise. Tim Boxer cautions that devastating consequences can come from the seemingly harmless habits we lend our attention to. He says 2026 is the moment to confront the hidden cost of distraction and choose a more focused, Christ-centred life
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OpinionGrok’s sexualised images shows us that AI isn’t just enabling human sin — it is trained on it
Artificial intelligence has given humanity a new, near-divine power. With Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok generating sexualised images of real people, the real question, Stephen Driscoll says, is not what the technology could do, but what it reveals about our sinful nature when law and restraint fall behind
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OpinionWatch: Phil Wickham surprises a church pastor with $5,000 after he feeds a homeless man
A viral video of a church pastor helping a homeless man - only to be surprised by a $5,000 donation from Phil Wickham - has gone viral. Tim Bechervaise says we love watching kindness in action because it’s how we were made to be. Here’s four more social media channels to inspire your generosity
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ReviewsThis Christian YouTuber thinks ambition can be godly. He makes a good case
Many Christians view ambition with suspicion, equating it with pride and worldly success. But musician and YouTuber Ruslan KD argues that pursuing your dreams can be a godly endeavour – if approached with the right heart and biblical foundations
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OpinionIn public or online, women and girls should be safe from harm
Misogyny has moved from the margins into the mainstream, says Judith Davey-Cole. Christian communities have a crucial role to play in educating young people in the digital age
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Regular ColumnistsYou can’t follow Jesus and send hate mail
Chine McDonald says she’s often shocked by the unkindness of the words sent to her by those claiming to be Christians
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Real Life‘We’ve given out 1,600 Bibles on TikTok - and counting!’
Rev David Sims – otherwise known as @tiktok_vicar – posted a short video on social media asking if anyone wanted a Bible. He never imagined he’d have to start a crowdfunding campaign to meet the demand
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ReviewsWant to break free from social media? This book shows you how in 30 days
Allie Marie Smith’s Social Media Reset invites readers to step back from scrolling and step into a slower, God-centred rhythm of life. Through 31 short chapters blending honesty, scripture and practical action, she offers a gentle but challenging guide to rediscovering true worth and connection
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OpinionYou are a media commentator. Here’s how to use your influence for Christ
In an age where social media spreads messages faster than ever, every Christian is now a media commentator. Steve Cox asks you, will your words add to the noise, or point to Christ through truth, hope, kindness, and perspective?
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OpinionForrest Frank vs Cory Asbury was a powerful lesson for us all
When a parody crossed a line, Christian artists Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury could have spiralled into public drama. Instead, they chose humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Billy Hallowell explores how their turn from tension to friendship offers a powerful example of grace in an age that craves confrontation
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OpinionYou are not the main character. Jesus Christ is
When one of his youth group declared he was “the main character,” it struck a chord with Rev Jamie Sewell. Too often, Christians see themselves as the saviour - rather than pointing to the one who can really save. Let’s stop living as if it all depends on us and embrace the freedom Christ brings
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OpinionHelp! I'm a Christian entrepreneur who uses AI...but should I?
The possibilities presented to us by Artificial Intelligence are many and varied, says Jean Kabasomi. But the technology also presents many questions and conflicts. In this open letter to the Church, she urges leaders to be proactive in helping their flock navigate it’s use wisely
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OpinionI’m so over the Christian hot take. Here’s 5 ways to respond
The internet is awash with Christians posting character assassinations of other Christians, says Max Avard. If you have a problem with Bethel Church or wish Brandon Lake had not collaborated with Jelly Roll, perhaps a 60 second video on social media is not the answer. Here’s some suggestions to help us do better
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OpinionI gave up tech for Lent. Here’s how it helped my mental health
After a two-year struggle with anxiety, Dave Kemp gave up all electronic entertainment for Lent – TV, social media and phone-based games. This mental health week, he says it not only helped his mind, it also improved his relationship with God and his family
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OpinionGareth Southgate’s lecture had echoes of a sermon. Here’s what Christians can learn from it
Sir Gareth Southgate’s lecture on identity, redemption and the state of the youth had all the makings of a sermon – a sermon that Christians should be paying attention to, says Tim Bechervaise
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ReviewsNetflix’s Adolescence is a national wake up call. Young people are in crisis and the Church must help
The new TV drama tackles the murder of a schoolgirl and her classmate’s arrest. It doesn’t shy away from all the hard topics: toxic masculinity, gender wars, online bullying and a struggling education system. Christians should watch it now, says Krish Kandiah
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Opinion5 women setting the internet on fire for Jesus
Social media isn’t just a hotbed of shopping inspo and comparison traps. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we say hurray for the women who are chasing after God in the digital space. Here are just five of many
