2023-01-27T12:53:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Lee Musson found God on a Christian holiday as a child. Little did he know that one day he’d work for Rock UK, the organisation that owned the campsite where he first said yes to Jesus
2023-01-27T12:42:00+00:00By Justin Brierley, Ruth Jackson
The pastor and bestselling author reveals what God has been teaching him through terminal cancer
2023-01-27T12:35:00+00:00By Paul Woolley
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ‘ordinary’ tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
2023-01-24T10:55:00+00:00By Rita C. Joy Vincent
Although she grew up in a Christian home, it took a tragedy to drive Rita Vincent back into the arms of God. Through her early life in Ghana, via Nigeria to London, she’s learned that God has always been there, and his timing is perfect
2023-01-19T17:17:00+00:00By Michael Coren
Michael Coren has been trying to break down barriers between atheists and Christians. He explains how his approach is resulting in small victories
2023-01-19T16:15:00+00:00By Esther Swaffield-Bray, Chief Partnerships Officer, International Justice Mission (IJM) UK
When Esther Swaffield-Bray set out to climb Africa’s highest peak, she had no idea of the lessons she would learn along the way
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2023-01-19T08:56:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
After years of debate, the Church of England could be weeks away from changing its position on same-sex marriage. But will the outcome satisfy either side? Tim Wyatt looks ahead to what may happen
2023-01-13T13:52:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
The appointment of Rt Rev Philip North as Bishop of Blackburn has reignited the debate within the CofE over views on female ordination – and may have implications for upcoming debates on same-sex marriage. Can the Church find a way forward?
2023-01-11T11:03:00+00:00By Martyn Whittock
The recent riots inside Brazil’s governmental buildings has uncomfortable echoes of the storming of Capitol Hill, and in both cases Christians played a central role, says Martyn Whittock
2023-01-06T14:55:00+00:00By Giles Cattermole, Emergency Department Consultant
What you’ve seen in the news is not exaggerated, says Dr Giles Cattermole. Pray for solutions and for NHS staff, but also for the salvation of our nation, he says
2023-01-04T11:41:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
A series of miraculous interventions while at university saw Jo Hargreaves turn her back on paganism and drug taking. At the same time, hundreds of miles away, God was working in her family
2023-01-04T10:55:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes meets the pastor of one of America’s largest churches to talk Trump, trauma and how he guards himself from temptation
2023-01-04T10:33:00+00:00By Paul Woolley
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
2023-01-04T09:59:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
The former mayor of London candidate speaks to Abi Thomas about arriving in England as a refugee, encountering Jesus in a pub and what motivated him to raise millions to help those in poverty
2023-01-04T09:36:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Megan Landreth-Smith explains how a vision from God prompted her to start a soft drinks company that is helping to end sexual slavery
2023-01-03T16:28:00+00:00By Catherine Pepinster
King Charles III’s record-breaking Christmas Day broadcast highlighted the fine balancing act that a believing monarch in a secular society must tread, says Catherine Pepinster
2022-12-19T13:44:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
As the year draws to a close, Tim Wyatt looks at the most significant stories for the UK Church and beyond
2022-12-13T15:41:00+00:00By Kate Wharton
Rev Kate Wharton did not foresee God calling her to a life without a husband and children. Here, she explains her journey, and why she chose to mark her commitment to a life of singleness with a service at Liverpool Cathedral
2022-12-05T13:47:00+00:00By Taras Dyatlik, Slavic Bible Commentary
When living through conflict, the season of Advent takes on an even greater significance, says Taras Dyatlik
2022-12-05T13:37:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
The traditional expression of Christianity that was once part of England’s cultural fabric is waning, the recent Census results suggest
2022-11-25T15:47:00+00:00
Autumn Miles was trapped in an abusive relationship, until a powerful encounter with God during the depth of her despair set her on a path to freedom
2022-11-25T13:49:00+00:00By Paul Woolley
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ‘ordinary’ tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the front line
2022-11-25T13:30:00+00:00By Rachel Matthews
After leaving the army, Patrick Barrett turned to alcohol to cope with trauma, but God called him back to his childhood faith using the most unlikely means
2022-11-24T16:57:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Julie Roys explains why she’s determined to expose abuse and misconduct in the Church
2022-11-24T16:34:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Pastor Mick Flemming’s Church on the Street hit the headlines during Covid-19. He speaks about his own abuse and drug addiction, doing church differently and becoming a spokesperson for the poor and marginalised
2022-11-18T14:52:00+00:00By Tony Cummings
Eddie Holman is a veteran soul singer whose ’Hey There Lonely Girl’ million-seller is still heard on radio and TV today. He is also an ordained minister with a newly re-issued gospel album. But it’s Holman’s phenomenal popularity on the North of England’s Northern soul scene which recently brought the singer to Blackpool, as it did journalist Tony Cummings
2022-11-16T15:20:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
If the Government brings in mandatory reporting, church leaders would be legally bound to disclose any instances of abuse they hear about during Confession. Would the move bring necessary reform to protect society’s most vulnerable, or constitute unjust interference with religious freedom? Tim Wyatt speaks to those on both sides of the debate
2022-11-15T14:32:00+00:00By Natasha Hemmings
The Friends actor has spoken candidly about a supernatural encounter with God on his kitchen floor. It reminds former Miss England, Natasha Hemmings, of her own conversion experience
2022-11-07T13:48:00+00:00By Aaron Damiani
When tragedy caused Aaron Damiani to doubt everything he believed, it was ancient church practices that provided him with the space and safety he needed to believe again
2022-11-05T22:08:00+00:00By Marcus Jones, Premier's head of news
A prospective parliamentary candidate has alleged he’s been the victim of harassment and bullying by a “lynch mob” of Liberal Democrat members who object to his Christian beliefs. In this interview with Premier's Marcus Jones, David Campanale says he’s facing de-selection because of his faith, and urges party leader Sir Ed Davey to intervene
2022-11-03T09:44:00+00:00By Lorraine Jones Burrell, CEO and founder of the Dwayne Simpson Foundation
As Stormzy speaks about being stabbed and two men die in Brixton, Pastor Lorraine Jones Burrell shares her experience of losing her son to street violence, and encourages the Church to do more
2022-11-02T15:36:00+00:00By staff writer
As Jair Bolsonaro concedes defeat in Brazil's presidential election, we look at the controversial politician’s rise to prominence, and the Catholic faith that drives him
2022-11-02T13:01:00+00:00By Carl Beech
Twelve months after he decided to stop drinking, Carl Beech explains why being a sober leader is something he’ll never regret
2022-11-02T10:47:00+00:00
When a series of challenging situations led to a breakdown, it was a friend’s invitation to church that finally put Tom Stevens on the long road to recovery
2022-11-01T20:46:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years inside an Alabamian prison waiting to be executed
2022-11-01T20:20:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The GB News presenter says ordination in the Church of England was “snatched away” from him because of his conservative views
2022-11-01T15:56:00+00:00By Oli London
After speaking to a priest and reading about Jesus, he decided to reject gender ideology altogether
2022-11-01T11:35:00+00:00By Andrew Bunt
Andrew Bunt wrestled with his identity for many years before reading the Bible helped him find peace. He welcomes new NHS guidelines, which acknowledge gender-questioning young people may be experiencing a transient phase
2022-10-30T15:00:00+00:00By Laura Maxwell, Former Spiritualist
Laura Maxwell shares her testimony and explains why Halloween is best avoided
2022-10-28T12:46:00+01:00By Fiona Smith
Sex is often challenging to talk about. But as a Christian with a long term chronic illness, it can be even harder. Here are some of the lessons Fiona Smith has learned over the years
2022-10-24T11:56:00+01:00By Alan Palmer
Serious illness has brought my wife and I closer to one another, and closer to God, says Alan Palmer, as he lists 16 spiritual lessons he's learned in the midst of crippling treatment for blood cancer
2022-10-20T11:26:00+01:00By Nick Mance
Through his decades-long battle against an addiction to porn, Nick Mance has learned to shun shame and run into the arms of a God who loves him and longs for him to be free. Now he’s sharing his story to encourage others to open up about their struggles
2022-10-14T15:03:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
In looking at how the UK Church profited from slavery, calls to put right a wrong are growing this Black History Month. Should financial reparations be considered, and if so, how would funds be allocated? Tim Wyatt investigates
2022-10-14T09:54:00+01:00By Gavin Drake
A swathe of church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin are concerned about Liz Truss’ plans to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Here’s what’s going on
2022-10-05T09:55:00+01:00By Jane Hepburn
Women are an easy target for Islamic fundamentalists.
2022-10-03T10:45:00+01:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors
The first Christians told the authorities, “We must obey God rather than human beings!” It’s a principle Brother Andrew lived out, says Dr David Landrum
2022-09-29T14:04:00+01:00By Mark Pickering, Christian Medical Fellowship
A Christian doctor who offered to pray for patients has agreed to attend a course on “boundaries” after settling his case with the NHS. The Christian Legal Centre said Dr Richard Scott has been “vindicated” as NHS England lawyers agreed that the doctor is free to pray with patients if he does so within General Medical Council guidance. Mark Pickering from Christian Medical Fellowship takes a closer look at the case
2022-09-29T11:43:00+01:00
Jay Lowder was seconds away from ending his life when an unexpected interruption, followed by a dramatic revelation of Jesus’ love for him, changed everything
2022-09-29T11:03:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
The Queen was perhaps the most visible – and admired – Christian in British public life. But how will her son’s faith influence his rule?
2022-09-28T08:33:00+01:00By Christopher Lamb
Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, but don’t be fooled by her talk of God, says Christopher Lamb
2022-09-27T19:16:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
The popular worship collective Maverick City has cut ties with singer Dante Bowe. In a statement the band said Dante’s behaviour had been “inconsistent” with their “values and beliefs”. As fans are left confused and speculation mounts online, Heather Tomlinson reports on what we know so far, and suggests what a truly Christian response should look like
2022-09-19T15:06:00+01:00By Catherine Pepinster
As we say the final goodbye to our late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine Pepinster decodes the funeral service that Her Late Majesty personally planned
2022-09-13T10:37:00+01:00By Estlyn Davies, St John the Baptist, Windsor Parish Church
As visitors descend on the small town of Windsor, church leaders there are providing a space for people to grieve and remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
2022-09-02T09:09:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
Ahead of the premiere of his new film, Padre Pio, Shia LeBeouf has claimed playing the saint rekindled his faith. Heather Tomlinson takes a closer look at what the actor told Bishop Robert Barron in the viral YouTube interview
2022-09-01T08:33:00+01:00By Rev Dr Fiona Haworth
A church in Norwich is learning from the experiences of Christians 6,000 miles away, as two congregations come together to study the scriptures over Zoom
2022-08-30T11:49:00+01:00By Jennifer Ross, Diocese of Rochester
Six months on from the Russian invasion, churches, schools and organisations across the UK are working together to make a difference. Jennifer Ross gives us a snapshot of the good work happening in the Diocese of Rochester
2022-08-30T10:30:00+01:00By Joe Welker
Was I bathed in white sound or swimming in loud light? With a crystal bowl vibrating all my cells, I couldn’t tell the difference. And why were the words “child of God” in my head vibrating even louder?
2022-08-30T09:34:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
As the damning report into the sexual exploitation of children in Telford is finally released, 20-year-old Samantha Smith shares her story of grooming and abuse, and how her faith is slowly helping her through it
2022-08-26T20:20:00+01:00By Guillaume Bignon
Guillaume Bignon reveals how a series of improbable events, and an awakening of his conscience, helped move him from assured atheist to confident Christian
2022-08-26T19:44:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The new leader of HTB reveals his future plans for the largest Anglican church in England
2022-08-26T19:30:00+01:00By Paul Woolley, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ‘ordinary’ tales of God at work rarely get told. In this new series, we bring you stories of faith on the front line
2022-08-26T19:11:00+01:00By Esther Higham
As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel
2022-08-26T14:23:00+01:00By Palamanga Ouali, Compassion
Nearly 30 percent of the world’s population - are food insecure. Here’s how the Church is stepping in to help
2022-08-25T12:25:00+01:00By Tony Uddin
A simple invitation radically altered the course of Tony Uddin’s life
2022-08-25T11:04:00+01:00By Soroush (name changed)
One year on from the Allied’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, one man tells his remarkable story of finding Jesus among the pain of war, and how he is sharing the hope of Christ with his fellow countrymen
2022-08-22T11:36:00+01:00By John Reynolds
Just months after posting their first video, John and Jade Reynolds Christian content is reaching millions. John explains how you can use this social media platform for the Kingdom
2022-08-11T15:34:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
Tim Wyatt explains what happened at the much anticipated Lambeth Conference, why it matters, and what the future might hold
2022-08-08T16:17:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise
What if in the midst of political instability and rising living costs, God is up to something exciting? That’s the belief of Mark Sayers. Tim Bechervaise caught up with the Aussie church leader, podcaster and writer to find out more
2022-08-04T10:26:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Having lost his husband David to alcoholic liver disease, Rev Richard Coles is set to explore grief in a new Channel 4 documentary. He tells Sam Hailes that bereavement never caused him to doubt his faith and argues it's a mistake to hold funerals that celebrate a person's life
2022-08-03T15:18:00+01:00By Charles Gardner
A Christian run hospital in Cameroon is offering both medical and miraculous solutions to the Fulani tribe. Charles Gardner reports
2022-07-29T15:07:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Rachel MacKenzie explains how she encountered God’s love and compassion
2022-07-29T15:06:00+01:00
When Tony Maisey hit rock bottom, he headed to the Peruvian jungle to seek healing in an ancient tribal ceremony. Little did he know it would open him up to an evil assault
2022-07-29T12:52:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
As he retires from leading the largest Anglican church in England, the Alpha course pioneer and prolific church planter says he’s just getting started
2022-07-29T11:04:00+01:00By Paul Woolley, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
The best, most Christ-like thing for the client is usually good for business, says Lizzie How
2022-07-29T10:24:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The British-Ghanaian entrepreneur explains how his faith inspired him to build a £1m watch company
2022-07-28T10:10:00+01:00By Clergy Support Trust
Abuse can happen to anyone, even those in church leadership. When Esther* finally reached a point of crisis, she found a listening ear and practical help from Clergy Support Trust
2022-07-28T09:15:00+01:00By Piyamary Shinoda
As Ron Howard’s film about the Thai football team trapped in a cave is released in the UK, one of the children tells the story of his faith and the future that followed his miraculous rescue
2022-07-18T10:11:00+01:00By Marcus Jones, Premier's head of news
Protests over his past comments on Islam and homosexuality led to the postponement of Franklin Graham’s last UK tour. But two years later, the US evangelist is back, preaching to a near-capacity crowd at London’s Excel centre. Marcus Jones was there, and witnessed hundreds responding to the Gospel
2022-07-16T12:25:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
As Roe v Wade is overturned, Tim Wyatt looks at the implications for the Christian pro-life movement in the UK
2022-07-15T09:06:00+01:00By Carl Beech
Men’s events are often criticised for being overly macho but Carl Beech, leader of The Gathering, says they’re vital safe spaces. As they gathered together for the first time in three years, he shares one remarkable testimony from this year’s event
2022-07-13T11:31:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Rev Les Isaac, founder of Street Pastors UK, speaks to Tim Farron about his sermon, which appeared to inspire ex-health secretary, Sajid Javid, to quit the government
2022-07-07T12:10:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Hours after Andy Flannagan led parliamentarians in singing about integrity, truth and justice, a spate of government ministerial resignations took place, with Sajid Javid referencing the prayer breakfast in his speech. As Boris Johnson confirms he will stand down this autumn, Sam Hailes speaks to Flannagan, who also heads Christians in Politics, to ask what we should make of claims that a prayer meeting led to the highest number of ministerial resignations in history.
2022-07-04T08:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Megan Cornwell
Eric Maddox’s pioneering interrogation techniques led to the capture of one of the world’s most wanted men. But if it wasn’t for hearing the voice of God, Eric never would have joined the military
2022-07-03T08:54:00+01:00By Paul Woolley, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ‘ordinary’ tales of God at work rarely get told. In the first of a new series, Paul Woolley discovers stories of faith on the front line
2022-07-03T08:39:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
In this exclusive interview, the British-Nigerian novelist opens up about the unexpected conviction for money laundering which radically changed her theology and how the love and support of her church family helped keep her faith alive while her husband was in prison
2022-07-02T15:10:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how her gay marriage led to a break with South Africa’s Anglican Church
2022-07-02T14:11:00+01:00
The writer and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth was attracted to nature religions, but says Jesus ‘dragged’ him out of Wicca and towards him
2022-06-17T15:06:00+01:00By Hollie Dance
After a tragic accident left him in a coma, Hollie Dance is convinced her son just needs more time to heal and is adamant that she’ll fight to her last breath to give it to him. She reveals how his wish to be baptised was fulfilled in hospital and how their faith is sustaining them through this tragedy
2022-06-16T08:37:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
It’s harder than ever to sustain a business selling Christian books. But that doesn’t mean the vision of having a Christian presence on the high street is over. Tim Wyatt reports
2022-06-14T10:20:00+01:00By Steve Jones
The Falklands war ended 40 years ago today. But for Steve Jones, whose life was miraculously saved during a bombing raid on Ajax Bay during the conflict, it was just the start of his faith journey
2022-06-14T10:15:00+01:00By Gail Millar
Today marks five years since the fire at Grenfell Tower killed 72 people. In the aftermath of the tragedy, volunteering to support the emergency workers at the site had a profound effect upon Gail Millar, ultimately changing the course of her life
2022-06-01T14:23:00+01:00
Nia-Cerise Conteh explains how a surprise encounter with the Holy Spirit in her kitchen radically changed the trajectory of her life
2022-06-01T13:08:00+01:00By Joanna Watson
When God supernaturally rescued Joanna Watson from a car crash that could have ended her life, it set her on a new path. She’s spent years collecting stories of other miracles and, ahead of Pentecost, says we should expect them in our own lives, too
2022-06-01T11:52:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
After contracting meningitis during childbirth, Marcy Gregg awoke to a world she no longer recognised
2022-05-31T16:01:00+01:00By Charmaine Noble-McLean
As London Community Gospel Choir celebrates its 40th birthday, their founder explains why he’s still intent on making music for the masses
2022-05-31T15:40:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The Christian disability rights campaigner is heading back to court, continuing her fight for an equal right to life for all
2022-05-18T10:31:00+01:00By Louise Blyth
When Louise Blyth’s husband died of bowel cancer aged 34, his death was marked by a supernatural peace that led them both to find faith
2022-05-18T09:26:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
The global megachurch has been engulfed by multiple scandals in recent months. As allegations of cover-ups, affairs and inappropriate behaviour do further damage to Hillsong’s reputation, Tim Wyatt asks whether this pre-eminent Christian brand can weather the storm
2022-05-13T13:54:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
A row about Disney and LGBT issues is breaking out among Christians in America. As the debate crosses the Atlantic, Heather Tomlinson looks at why this beloved institution is generating so much controversy
2022-05-10T10:41:00+01:00By Sharon Hastings
Loneliness is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Sharon Hastings suggests how the Church can reach out
2022-05-06T11:41:00+01:00By Gwyn Williams, Feed The Hungry
Gwyn Williams has just returned from the Ukrainian-Romanian border. There, he saw the despair of people traumatised by loss, and experienced the joy of seeing the Church work together to show Christ’s love.
2022-05-05T14:30:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
The controversial commentator speaks to Tim Farron about his journey from atheism to Christianity, and why Christian politicians should expect to be reviled by their colleagues
2022-05-05T11:35:00+01:00By Steve Stockman
It was an honour to be invited into the Pope’s presence, writes Presbyterian minister Steve Stockman
2022-05-04T12:17:00+01:00By Jennifer Rosner
When Jennifer Rosner became a Christian at university, she had no idea that her new-found faith would lead her ever deeper into her Jewish heritage. Here, she shares her story
2022-04-29T14:58:00+01:00By Tim Boxer
Find out what happened when a Protestant embarked on a radical Catholic spiritual exercise which promised him freedom from addictions, individualism and pride
2022-04-27T08:53:00+01:00By Logan Walker, Derek Walker
A father and son share their respective reasons for staying and leaving the faith
2022-04-26T16:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
When the Soviet Union collapsed and Chechnya descended into war, Paula O’Keefe found herself bringing the gospel to a people scarred by conflict and hungry for God
2022-04-26T14:11:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
How mental health friendly is your church? Tim Wyatt investigates
2022-04-26T13:45:00+01:00
When Donna Sleep was invited to Creation Fest by a friend, she was depressed and suicidal. She went, intending to return home to take her own life afterwards. But instead she encountered the powerful love of Jesus
2022-04-26T12:41:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of his UK debut at Big Church Day Out, the trailblazing worship leader and fashion model talks to us about breaking boundaries, hearing from God and why he’s ‘traumatised’ by the thought of being a Christian celebrity
2022-04-26T11:22:00+01:00By Abi Thomas
The world needs the Church in all its breadth and diversity, says the first-ever Coptic Archbishop of London.
2022-04-22T09:20:00+01:00By Jiyun Baek
18 year-old Jiyun Baek became a Christian during lockdown and shortly afterwards set off on a short term mission trip. She explains how stepping out of her comfort zone to serve on board Logos Hope, has helped calm her anxiety
2022-04-21T13:58:00+01:00By Ian O'Reilly
When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced the death of their baby, it brought back memories for Ian O’Reilly, whose own son, Tristan, died days after being born at Shrewsbury Hospital. 22 years later, his faith has been tested and refined by his grief, but is stronger for it
2022-04-08T12:37:00+01:00By Jenny Shaffer, Operation Mobilisation
Over two million Ukranians have now crossed into neighbouring Poland. Christians there are meeting the practical needs of refugees and holding out hope to those fleeing war
2022-04-06T14:56:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
With her dad addicted to drugs and in the middle of a breakdown, Emma Fowle is convinced that a no-fault divorce would have ended her parent’s marriage. As it was, time – and the prayers of her church family – both played their part in its miraculous restoration
2022-03-31T12:44:00+01:00By Sharon Grenham-Thompson
Sharon Grenham-Thompson, also known as 'Glam Vicar', lost her teenage son Leo to suicide last year. Having been forced to face the unthinkable, Sharon explains how the devastating news has affected her faith
2022-03-29T16:18:00+01:00By Brian Whittaker, Swindon Evangelical Church
Associate pastor Brian Whittaker welcomed 17 Ukrainian refugees to his church on Sunday
2022-03-29T10:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Daud Irfan was six years old when his family fled persecution in Pakistan for a new life in Wales. Since then, he and his father have followed in the footsteps of their Methodist heroes, the Wesley brothers, by walking 170 miles to encourage diversity within the Church
2022-03-28T16:07:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The children’s TV presenter and Strictly star says he’ll never be ashamed to talk about his Christian faith
2022-03-28T12:46:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The father of modern worship music might be best known for penning ‘Shine, Jesus, shine’, but 50 years since the release of his first album, the singer-songwriter is going back to his storytelling roots
2022-03-28T12:10:00+01:00By Andy Peck, The Leadership Show
With just weeks to go, Spring Harvest's CEO tells us how the biggest Easter celebration on the Church’s calendar is set up to bring physical and spiritual refreshment
2022-03-25T09:36:00+00:00By Masha Holina
Masha was forced to flee Borodyanka when her city was destroyed by Russian bombing. She shares her story of the war so far
2022-03-24T09:12:00+00:00By Fiona Johnston
When she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, Fi Johnston wondered if her faith would stand the test
2022-03-22T10:55:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
Astonishing stories of God at work are being shared on social media. Tim Wyatt explains why Christians are being urged to respond with both praise and caution
2022-03-14T15:40:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
Bruxy Cavey has admitted infidelity and resigned from leading his Canadian megachurch. But other Christian leaders say his 'confession' does not go far enough. Heather Tomlinson looks at how attitudes are changing when it comes to what constitutes abuse in church settings.
2022-03-11T16:26:00+00:00By Anatoliy Raychynets, Bible Society
Despite the awful situation in Kiev, God’s miracles are everywhere and people are hungry for the Word of God, says Anatoliy Raychynets, of Ukrainian Bible Society
2022-03-09T11:04:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
The Christian Conservative commentator helped put Boris Johnson in Number 10. He tells Tim Farron why he can no longer back the PM
2022-03-09T10:45:00+00:00By Wayne Zschech
Wayne Zschech has been a church leader in Ukraine for nearly 30 years. He’s not intending to leave any time soon
2022-03-08T16:38:00+00:00By Megan Titley, Open Doors UK
On International Women’s Day, hear about the women in Nigeria finding ways to forgive the men who abduct and rape them
2022-03-04T14:54:00+00:00By Rev Mark Woods, Bible Society
You won't hear these stories anywhere else. But for Christians, they are an encouraging reminder that Ukrainians are people of deep conviction, who are well used to keeping the faith in dark times
2022-03-02T12:34:00+00:00By Mary Deller
Michael’s mother was astonished to discover her polite, well-behaved teenage son, who attended church regularly, had been recruited by a drug gang
2022-02-24T07:26:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Helen Naylor grew up thinking she was the daughter of two disabled parents, but a discovery in adulthood turned her world upside down
2022-02-24T06:00:00+00:00By Sarah Clarkson
From the age of 17, Sarah Clarkson’s imagination has been bombarded by unwanted and disturbing images. She explains how the love of God has been present, even while she has learned to live with OCD
2022-02-23T16:03:00+00:00
Don't miss The Tattooed Saint's amazing testimony
2022-02-23T15:11:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The straight-talking New York City-based pastor believes there’s a “tremendous opportunity” ahead of him to reach an increasingly secular world
2022-02-23T13:27:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
The journalist and activist was just 19 when an unplanned pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her daughter. It was an experience that still drives her to tackle inequality wherever she sees it
2022-02-22T13:27:00+00:00
After losing £50,000, Lord Sugar's first apprentice Tim Campbell MBE was "broken". But then an encounter with God changed everything
2022-02-18T09:32:00+00:00By Cat Etherington, The Naked Truth Project
Cat was a drug addict who found faith in Jesus and met her husband in recovery. But Dave’s use of pornography triggered previous trauma for Cat and nearly ended their marriage
2022-02-15T09:37:00+00:00By Brian Glynn, Christians in Sport
The former British skeleton pro Adam Pengilly says his biggest lessons about God were learned not when he was winning, but when everything was going wrong
2022-02-04T10:59:00+00:00By Samara Levy, Founder, Samara's Aid
ine years after Samara Levy first started collecting aid for Syrian refugees, she returned to the country in the depths of winter. What she found there shocked her
2022-01-28T10:39:00+00:00By Michael Williams
Do you secretly fear heaven won’t be as good as your life here and now? You’re not alone, says Mike Williams, but it was not this way for the early Church, and it need not be for us
2022-01-27T15:44:00+00:00By Anna Faro
Only a third of younger Christians intend to return to church regularly after the pandemic
2022-01-27T15:00:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
At just 22, a seizure left Erica Gomez bedridden and in constant pain. But throughout her trials, she’s learned to rely on the presence of a saviour who is always there
2022-01-27T13:29:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
This self-described “tattooed freak” was addicted to cocaine and working as a nightclub bouncer when God kept putting Christians in his path…
2022-01-27T11:52:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Martin Smith opens up about his insecurities and explains how the pandemic has changed him for the better
2022-01-27T10:39:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Rachel Gardner says discussing sex may make us squirm, but not talking about it is far worse
2022-01-25T15:45:00+00:00By Esther Higham
Jonathan Roumie reveals what it's like to play Jesus Christ in the hit TV series, The Chosen
2022-01-10T16:53:00+00:00By Nigel Johnston, CEO, Compass Christian Centre
The CEO of a Christian conference centre in the highlands of Scotland believes his team were supernaturally protected from one of the worst storms in decades
2022-01-06T10:03:00+00:00By Chris Foley
Part of American rock band, Luxury, Chris Foley was a Christian musician who struggled to reconcile his faith with his creativity – until he discovered Eastern Orthodoxy. He tells his story of how he became an Orthodox priest
2021-12-21T15:08:00+00:00By Ian Ferguson
What I am about to tell you may sound unbelievable.
2021-12-17T14:21:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
George Bearwood was immersed in the punk rock scene before getting caught up in satanism and becoming addicted to drink and drugs. A brush with death led to him getting clean before, one night, the voice of God called out to him
2021-12-16T21:05:00+00:00By Roger Harper
Three years before the pandemic struck, Greg Boyd received an unusual prophetic word, which prompted him to move his church’s material online. We asked him about this seemingly unique warning about Covid-19, and how he feels about being labelled both ‘charismatic’ and ‘progressive’
2021-12-16T20:53:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Agnes Vella explains how a chance encounter with a Maltese priest in an English hospital changed her life forever
2021-12-16T20:27:00+00:00By Marcus Jones
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s Christian faith has sustained him throughout his political career. But with an impending appointment to the nation’s highest political office, Northern Ireland’s longest-serving MP may still have his biggest challenge ahead
2021-12-16T17:00:00+00:00By Sarah Wickett
Angels let us know that God is with us and reassure us that we need not fear. And that’s a message that our communities need now more than ever, says Sarah Wickett
2021-12-01T14:55:00+00:00
The Chair of Ban Conversion Therapy tells us why harmful prayer “must be banned, and will be banned”
2021-12-01T14:31:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Despite having pre-pandemic congregations of less than 90, two churches in Wales recently held a bumper confirmation service that saw 59 people welcomed into their church family in one day
2021-12-01T12:00:00+00:00By Mike Slade
Following Storm Arwen 13,000 homes in the north of England remain without electricity. But as advent begins, Rev Mike Slade reflects on being thankful that God is with us, even when things are hard (and cold!)
2021-11-26T16:50:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The chorister-turned-TV-presenter on counting his blessings and why he decided to try his hand at writing Christmas stories
2021-11-26T15:40:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Louise Blyth was just 33 when her husband, George, died of bowel cancer. For many people, experiencing such a tragedy would cause them to question the existence of a good and loving God. But for Louise and George, it was the beginning of a miraculous journey to faith
2021-11-26T15:36:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The church planter explains why reaching the forgotten places of the UK has resulted in him giving up alcohol, and cancelling Sunday services
2021-11-26T15:30:00+00:00By Brittni De La Mora, Former porn star
Brittni De La Mora was one of the porn industry’s biggest stars. Through a series of divine events, she began to encounter the love of God and now leads a ministry to the sex industry
2021-11-26T09:28:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
Leaders are being accused of selling out their Christian beliefs in order to curry favour with the secular liberal majority
2021-11-23T10:13:00+00:00By Ghazal
Ghazal is an Iranian convert to Christianity who recently received her ‘leave to remain’ from the Home Office. She explains why thousands of Iranians like her are turning to Christ
2021-11-18T10:01:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Those who believe the nation needs to hear a strong gospel message about repentance and faith in Jesus are excited to welcome the evangelist. But others aren’t so sure…
2021-11-12T16:46:00+00:00By Tim Osmond, Help The Persecuted
The evacuation was nearly thwarted, but God had a plan, reports a Christian charity helping to rescue Christians from the Taliban
2021-10-27T08:34:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
The 29 year old daughter of controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson is reading the Bible, praying and experiencing a peace she’s never felt before.
2021-10-25T16:16:00+01:00
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. The new Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Iain Greenshields, tells us that ending the criminalisation of drug possession could help solve the problem
2021-10-25T14:33:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
2021-10-25T11:05:00+01:00
A record number of Muslims are converting to Christianity across the Middle East. Jamila tells her story of meeting Jesus while paralysed in a Syrian hospital
2021-10-25T10:18:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Argaw Ayele fled famine and war in Ethiopia to start a new life in Europe, he never dreamed that God would send him back to rescue children deemed as cursed by their tribes
2021-10-25T08:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Chaz was sexually abused as a child, addicted to heroin and has spent twelve years in prison. Yet thanks to a fresh start at a Christian housing project, he has turned his life around. Now, he’s doing the same for others
2021-10-23T12:58:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
A third of millennials have never even heard of Songs of Praise. And with the BBC still yet to appoint a new religion editor, many are wondering if the corporation has grown stale when it comes to Christianity…
2021-10-20T15:04:00+01:00By Rev Prof Philip McCormack, Principal, Spurgeon's College
Thomas Johnson was a slave who became one of the first Black men to study at Spurgeon’s College. This is his amazing story
2021-10-08T08:54:00+01:00By Becky Murray
Hours after she posted a desperate prayer request on Facebook, Becky Murray reported that her husband had made a miraculous recovery
2021-09-30T12:40:00+01:00By Dan Morrice
Jesus extended hospitality to all, and so should we, says Dan Morris
2021-09-28T10:34:00+01:00By Arthur White
The new world champion’s unashamed declaration of his love for God is an inspiration, says Arthur White
2021-09-27T13:29:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Don’t miss Claud Jackson’s inspiring testimony
2021-09-27T13:05:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The priest-in-charge at St Mary’s, Newington talks about losing his way and finding it again
2021-09-27T12:54:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Chrissie Chevasutt battled gender dysphoria for decades. They explain how a dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit during a transgender dressing appointment changed everything
2021-09-27T12:06:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
2021-09-27T11:44:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Many in the West feel powerless to help. But as Emma Fowle discovers, Christians in the UK are making a difference
2021-09-14T14:36:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
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
2021-09-06T16:34:00+01:00By Tony Cummings
A series of ‘delightfully informal’ Christian gatherings are having a profound effect in Crewe
2021-08-25T14:03:00+01:00By Professor Nick Megoran
Earlier this year, the British parliament declared that China is committing genocide against the Uyghur people. The list of abuses includes the imprisonment of over a million people in sinister ‘re-education camps.’
2021-08-24T16:15:00+01:00By Libby Littlewood
During her teenage years Libby Littlewood pleaded with God to make her ‘feel like a girl’. With her prayers seemingly unanswered, she transitioned to live as a man aged 17, before being convicted by God to de-transition in her early twenties. Here’s her story in full
2021-08-24T15:38:00+01:00
Charmaine Yip shares her remarkable testimony of healing, salvation and what inspired her to write an award-winning sermon
2021-08-24T14:51:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Dr Mohammed Johnson was pastoring a successful church in Luton when he was arrested for fraudulently claiming £150,000 in gift aid. It was the start of a nightmare that would ultimately end with him being sentenced to four years in a maximum security prison
2021-08-24T10:37:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
One group wants to turn the established Church upside down in an effort to halt its decline. But the other faction feel just as strongly that doing so could obliterate what is most important about the Church of England
2021-08-24T09:05:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
EXCLUSIVE: As J-Hud portrays the Queen of Soul on the big screen, she opens up about faith, music and the meaning of grace
2021-08-19T16:15:00+01:00By Daniel Hamlin
Daniel Hamlin explains what an awkward moment on a first date taught him about sacrifice and obedience
2021-08-18T08:02:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The ability of local churches to respond immediately and be there for the long term has been vital in helping communities in Plymouth deal with grief. Emma Fowle reports
2021-08-10T12:41:00+01:00By Lauren Windle
Since winning The X Factor in 2008 Alexandra Burke has released hit singles, starred in Strictly Come Dancing and taken her talents to the West End. As theatres re-open after an 18 month hiatus, it seems her Christian faith is as strong as ever
2021-08-09T13:01:00+01:00By Mandy Gill
Due to a traumatic childhood, noise has always made Mandy Gill anxious. But, as a Christian, she is learning that true peace comes not from the home we live in, or the quiet around us, but from somewhere else
2021-08-05T13:27:00+01:00By Marcus Jones, Premier's head of news
22 years ago, Brian Houston dismissed his father from church leadership, after Frank Houston admitted sexually abusing a boy. But Australian police allege Brian failed to report the abuse, and have charged him with knowingly concealing information relating to child sexual offences. Marcus Jones explains more
2021-08-02T12:30:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Andy Peck
The co-founder of Mumsnet shares her insights on faith, leadership and work-life balance
2021-07-30T08:45:00+01:00By Paul Kerensa
After receiving their gold medals at Tokyo 2020, the Fijian Rugby team sang, “We have overcome, by the blood of the lamb”. Paul Kerensa reports
2021-07-29T14:13:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
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
2021-07-29T13:56:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Becky Murray visited Pakistan, her heart was broken by the thousands of children forced to work as slaves in the country’s brick kilns. So she set about buying their freedom, one child at a time
2021-07-29T13:22:00+01:00By Lauren Windle
Simone Biles’ Christian faith has seen her through the highs of sporting success and the lows of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. And they’ll see her through this too, says Lauren Windle
2021-07-27T16:18:00+01:00By Megan Wilkie
The number of children being educated at home has risen by 75% this academic year, with "Covid anxiety" being listed among the reasons. Megan Wilkie, who recently took her daughter out of school, tells us about the highs and lows of being a Christian home educator
2021-06-30T19:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
There is an honesty about Christine Caine that is rare in high-profile leaders. When the bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and leader of multiple international organisations appears on our morning Zoom call, she is straight off the treadmill, laughing and apologising for her appearance in a sorry-not-sorry way that epitomises ...
2021-06-30T11:47:00+01:00By Ruth Jackson
Jim Thring became a Christian as a young adult. He then lost his faith and spent nearly ten years as a committed atheist. He explains what brought him back
2021-06-24T10:38:00+01:00By Carleton Raisbeck
In the week that MPs said white working class pupils have been failed by decades of neglect in England’s education system, Carleton Raisbeck, 29, shares his story: from drugs, eating disorders and hopelessness to a new life in Christ
2021-06-21T12:26:00+01:00By Anne Beverley
When Rev Anne Beverley started making TikTok vidoes for the seven young people in her church, she did not expect to become an internet sensation
2021-06-15T09:20:00+01:00By Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
There are thousands of people worldwide who have been ‘disappeared’ for their beliefs – or because of the action their faith inspires them to take.
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