All articles by Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionDid God really answer Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick prayer?
Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze claimed God answered his prayer for a hat-trick against Tottenham. Spurs fan Tim Bechervaise feels conflicted - but he’s praying the footballer’s outspoken Christian faith points many to Jesus
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ReviewsBear Grylls’ new TV series explores miracles through a scientific lens
One man’s desperate search for healing leads him to investigate miraculous claims with scientific rigour in Angel’s new streaming series Miracle. It’s compelling viewing, says Tim Bechervaise, but Bear Grylls’ contribution feels shoehorned in
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Opinion5 viral moments America’s nicest judge modelled Jesus
Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for his warmth and compassion on Caught in Providence, has died aged 88. Tim Bechervaise reflects on five moments where his blend of justice, grace and mercy revealed a heart that ultimately pointed to Jesus
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Opinion‘God’s timing is always the best’: The Christian faith of Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje captains his club, his country and now, the British and Irish Lions. The 30-year-old rugby player says he hasn’t always taken his faith as seriously as he should. But he is now - and it shows on the field, says Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionFaith on centre court: the Christian tennis players at Wimbledon
Many regard SW9’s grass courts as sacred ground, but for some playing at Wimbledon this week, could there be something else fuelling their sporting success? From Novak Djokovic to Aryna Sabalenka, Tim Bechervaise explores the Christian faith of some of tennis’ biggest names
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Opinion7 Christian songs that everyone’s listening to right now
Spotify streams of Christian music have hit a record high, with the genre growing over 60 per cent in just five years. Tim Bechervaise shares seven of the best songs you should check out now
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Opinion‘The one solid rock is Christ’: The Christian faith of the Crystal Palace football team
Crystal Palace secured a David and Goliath-esque victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The Premier League team is full of footballers who are open about their Christian faith, and meet regularly to pray together. Did faith play a part in the Eagles’ first ever major trophy win?
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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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Opinion‘Even in the darkest stories, I’m looking for light’: The Christian faith of Denzel Washington
Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, recently got baptised in New York. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the role that faith has played in the life of the Gladiator II star
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Opinion‘My faith is massive to me’: The Christian faith of Raheem Sterling
Video footage has emerged of footballer Raheem Stirling getting baptised. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the new Arsenal winger, the latest Premiership star to go public about following Jesus
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Reviews‘Lights on with Carl Lentz’ is raw and repentant, and that’s a start
In their new podcast, disgraced celebrity pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura promise to “open up about everything” – his infidelity, the allegations of abuse and his dismissal from Hillsong NYC. Whatever our views on his motives, the first episode is honest and repentant, if a little lacking in Jesus, says Tim Bechervaise
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ReviewsNetflix’s Testament shines a new light on the life of Moses
The new series on the Israelite’s escape from Egypt is not perfect, says Tim Bechervaise. But it did inspire him to take a closer look at a Bible story many of us are overly familiar with. And that can only be a good thing
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OpinionThe Christian faith of RAYE
Nominated for a record-breaking seven Brit awards, RAYE has spoken openly about her Christian upbringing, her battles with addiction and experiences of rape and sexual assault, and her return to faith
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OpinionWhy I’m pleased Carey Mulligan isn’t a “super-super-Christian”
Being a Christian is about your everyday walk with Jesus, not just what you say in public – and that is as true for celebrities with a faith as it is for us all, says Tim Bechervaise
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ReviewsJon Batiste’s Christian faith isn’t explored in ‘American Symphony’. But does it need to be?
The Grammy award-winning artist radiates joy in this new Netflix documentary, says Tim Bechervaise
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ReviewsDon’t fret - Don Purdey
It’s rare to come across a foreword that so powerfully shapes how you read what follows. This one tells the story of the author, Don Purdey, passionately worshipping God, despite the slurred speech cruelly brought on by motor neurone disease. It adds that the last page of ...
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Opinion‘People miss the point of Christmas. It’s supposed to be about Jesus’ The faith of Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman may be better known for his wild living than anything resembling Christianity, but the rockstar who once contemplated priesthood had a genuine – if complicated – interest in the spiritual, says Tim Bechervaise.
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Opinion7 things to put in the sin bin
Football is following in Rugby’s footsteps and introducing sin bins in an attempt to deal with bad behaviour on the pitch. It got Tim Bechervaise thinking: what else in society could do with a time out?
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ReviewsJourney to Bethlehem: When the Bible meets High School Musical
This Christmas musical fails to hit the right chords, says Tim Bechervaise
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ReviewsMadman or martyr? The Mission is an unsettling documentary about a murdered evangelist
In 2018, the death of missionary John Allen Chau shocked the world. Now, a new documentary looks at what inspired a young American to reach a remote people group with the gospel. It asks some important questions, says Tim Bechervaise, but have they really understood the Christian call to share the good news?
