This Christian student was given an F after citing the Bible in her essay on gender. Here’s my open letter to her
Netflix’s House of Guinness turned my husband’s evangelist grandfather into a vindictive villain
My song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ has been voted the no.1 assembly banger. This is how it became an anthem
Why I’m pleased the Pope visited a mosque, but declined the invitation to pray there
Why, as a Christian, I’m conflicted about Wicked: For Good
Evangelising the world by 2033 is not a biblical deadline. And it may do more harm than good
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In public or online, women and girls should be safe from harm
The Angiolini Inquiry found that tackling violence against women and girls in public places was woefully inadequate. Yet three-quarters of girls have experienced harm online, too. With misogyny becoming mainstream through social media, Christian communities have a crucial role to play in educating young people in the digital age
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My song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ has been voted the no.1 assembly banger. This is how it became an anthem
Worship leader Graham Kendrick reflects on how his 1987 song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ has endured across generations, spreading from church halls to Glastonbury Festival and even being voted the nation’s favourite school hymn
Opinion
Netflix’s House of Guinness turned my husband’s evangelist grandfather into a vindictive villain
Netflix’s House of Guinness may be gripping television, but it bears little resemblance to historical truth - particularly when it comes to evangelist Henry Grattan Guinness, writes his granddaughter-in-law
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Feeling stuck this Advent? Don’t worry - God says your waiting won’t be wasted
Advent reminds us that, even when we can’t see it, God is working - just as he was in the 400 years of silence before Christ’s birth. Even when it’s hard, Ayoola Bandele says the invitation of advent is not to grit our teeth and deny our longings, but focus on what God is doing in us anyway
Opinion
This Christian student was given an F after citing the Bible in her essay on gender. Here’s my open letter to her
A University of Oklahoma student has made international headlines after she wrote a Psychology essay which said it was “demonic” to argue there are more than two genders. Samantha Fulnecky’s work was deemed “offensive” by her instructor who failed her, and said the student should have cited “empirical evidence” rather than only quoting scripture. Fulnecky pushed back by claiming her religious freedom was under threat. The University has since stated the assignment will not be factored into her final grade following mass public backlash. Here, Christian and academic Krish Kandiah pens an open letter to Fulnecky, and urges her to remember four key principles when discussing the Christian faith in public
Opinion
Ore Oduba’s brave porn confession contains a lesson for Christians
The Strictly star’s decision to discuss his decades-long struggle with pornography raises searching questions for the Church, says Tim Parks. When three quarters of Christian men and almost half of Christian women say they watch it, what does this means for discipleship, honesty and formation?
Opinion
It’s St Nicholas’ Day. What does that mean, and why do Christians celebrate it?
While children in the UK wait for Christmas Day, youngsters in mainland Europe will be receiving presents from St Nicholas this weekend. But how did a fourth-century bishop become the jolly figure we call Santa Claus?
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There’s a crisis shutting down Britain’s schools. Blame has been apportioned to everything — except abortion
Nearly 100 state-funded schools have closed in the past four years, with 30 more expected in London by next September. The cost of living isn’t to blame, argues Christian Hacking — but unprecedented abortion rates are
KPop Demon Hunters: What should Christians make of the biggest film of the year?
The biggest movie in Netflix history was released this summer, but you’ve probably never considered watching it. Martin Saunders explains what you need to know about KPop Demon Hunters – and considers how Christians should respond to the phenomenon that is anime
Church is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
Church should be a refuge – but for many, attending a Sunday service is tough. AJ Gomez investigates why some Christians find gathering together difficult, and what both leaders and individuals can do to help
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6 myths about Jesus debunked
Given it’s his birthday (kind of), it’s only fair we get to know the real Yehoshua ben Yehoseph. Jared Brock separates fact from fiction
A UK church has paid £100,000 to settle a sexual abuse case. Here is Claire's story
A UK church recently paid £100,000 to a woman who was sexually abused by her pastor and boss. Claire* shares her story exclusively with Premier Christianity – and challenges the Church to do better when confronted with the unthinkable
Francis Collins: The Christian scientist who discovered a Covid vaccine…and then became a figure of hate
Dr Francis Collins was at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 and believes his team’s record-breaking development of vaccines was an answer to prayer. But not all Christians agreed, and he quickly found himself being targeted by some US evangelicals and conspiracy theorists. He tells Sam Hailes how faith sustained him – and why truth matters in a politically divided age
Dynamic Discipleship: Your practical how-to guide for growing followers of Jesus
Signs that church attendance may finally be increasing make for encouraging reading. But bums on seats on a Sunday isn’t the same as kingdom growth, warns Fusion’s Luke Smith. Here’s how you can join with Jesus’ mission to make disciples that make disciples
KPop Demon Hunters: What should Christians make of the biggest film of the year?
Church is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
6 myths about Jesus debunked
A UK church has paid £100,000 to settle a sexual abuse case. Here is Claire's story
Francis Collins: The Christian scientist who discovered a Covid vaccine…and then became a figure of hate
Dynamic Discipleship: Your practical how-to guide for growing followers of Jesus
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Big Brother victor Richard Storry on criticism, temptation and reading Psalms in the toilet
Richard Storry opens up about his unexpected win on Big Brother 2025, how his faith guided him through the show and the ways it shaped his time in the house
Charlie Webster: ‘I nearly lost my life. People all over the world were praying for me’
The first woman to anchor a world heavyweight boxing championship has, in many ways, been fighting her whole life. The award winning broadcaster speaks about growing up in domestic violence, surviving sexual abuse, finding Christ – and the near-death experience that reorientated her life
Archbishop Ric Thorpe: ‘The Lord is preparing his church for revival’
The new Archbishop of Melbourne might be leaving the UK for warmer climes – but he is adament that long-term decline in the Church of England is giving way to renewal
World champion high jumper Nicola Olyslagers: ‘With Jesus, all things are possible’
Nicola Olyslagers reveals how putting God at the centre of her life transformed both her athletics career and her sense of purpose, leading to record-breaking performances and a ministry among fellow athletes
Greg Laurie: ‘Criticising megachurches is like saying you’re against restaurants with a long line’
The leader of Harvest Christian Fellowship talks about living through a revival, what it’s like to baptise 3,000 people and why the megachurch is a British invention
Exclusive: King’s Army founder defends unusual street evangelism tactics in Soho
Scott Macnamara’s King’s Army hit headlines after marching through Soho shouting ‘Jesus saves’. He tells Premier Christianity why he believes the Church needs to recover a biblical understanding of spiritual warfare and responds to claims his group targets the LGBT community
Our forefathers used Christian theology to justify slavery. David Olusoga’s Empire is right to be critical
David Olusoga’s three-part BBC series on the British empire has provoked widespread debate. UK Christians should honestly confront their past without trying to balance the scales, suggests Dr Daniel Johnson
What Celebrity Race Across the World taught me about the Christian life
As the third season of Celebrity Race Across the World draws to a close, Emma Hide says the show offers Christians some important lessons in doing life with Christ. The final destination is important, she says, but journeying with Jesus is what really changes us
This Advent devotional reveals the Holy Spirit’s role in Christmas
For her new 25 day Advent devotional, award-winning author Cynthia Ruchti turns her attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story, says our reviewer
Wondering if your marriage follows you into heaven? This film posits an answer — but you may not like it
Eternity charmingly invites Christians to ask what romantic relationships look like in the afterlife — but, Giles Gough warns, some Christians may find the answers this fantasy film gives deeply unsettling
Why, as a Christian, I’m conflicted about Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good has sparked controversy among Christians over its spell-casting and sexual content. Despite the concerns, Rebecca Chapman chose to watch it with her son - and found positive as well as more concerning themes along the way
Rich Villodas’ new book will teach you how to wait well this Advent
In his new book Waiting for Jesus, pastor Rich Villodas offers a deeply reflective 25-day devotional, says our reviewer
1700 years since Nicaea, Catholic and Orthodox churches are planning a show of unity. Will it work?
In his first foreign trip, Pope Leo is travelling to Turkey to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicaean Council with Orthodox Church leaders. It’s supposed to be a powerful demonstration of Christian unity, but that message could be in jeopardy on the Orthodox side, as Andreja Bogdanovski reports
2,000 more churches could close within 5 years. Can Britain save its sacred spaces?
With 2,000 churches warning they may close within the next five years, heritage professionals and church leaders gathered at the Victoria and Albert Museum to confront the crisis facing Britain’s churches. AJ Gomez went along to find out their plan to address what some are calling a “national emergency”
Explained: Has Gafcon just split from the Anglican Communion?
Is this the long-predicted schism? Divisions over sexuality have long plagued the Anglican Communion, but according to some commentators, a full separation is now taking place. Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at Gafcon’s latest statement, which includes the revelation this group of churches will elect their own chair to replace the Archbishop of Canterbury
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‘I was a Jehovah’s Witness drowning in debt at Christmas. When CAP told me about Jesus everything changed’
When Christians Against Poverty (CAP) arrived to help Jade, who was struggling to afford Christmas, they did more than ease her finances. They introduced her to the love of Christ
‘God used Premier Christian Radio to save my life’
Caroline Chalkley was addicted to drugs and in an abusive relationship when her radio broke – and got stuck on Premier. It led to a miraculous encounter on her kitchen floor that changed her life
From heroin addict to hope-bringer
Andy Moore’s traumatic childhood set him on a path that pushed his life to the brink and left him in a coma. Then, a second chance from God came in the form of a life-changing phone call
From 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
Students are hungry for God - I just needed to swop church for the coffee shop to find them
When university chaplain, Father Rich Miserendo, swapped his office for a coffee shop on campus - and a sign inviting conversation - it opened doors to evangelism that he never expected. If we want to reach young people, we need to follow where God leads and look outside of our usual church settings
‘How we built an AI translator to help everyone in your church hear the gospel’
Kingdom Code’s hackathon saw a room of Christian coders come together to tackle the language barrier isolating churchgoers whose first language isn’t English. Mike Ashelby tells the story behind the innovative AI translation tool they created
‘Faith was the only thing that kept us from choosing a termination’
Beth Appleby was told her unborn baby had only a five per cent chance of survival. Doctors advised an abortion, but Hope is now a healthy, happy three-year-old with no medical needs
Interview with a Christian Santa (yes, really)
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 from the frontline
‘I found Christ on the streets. Now I am being arrested for preaching him there’
Formerly an atheist trapped in addiction, Shaun O’Sullivan transformed his life after finding Christ through a street preacher he once mocked. Now, he says he is being targeted by police for proclaiming the gospel on the very streets where he first heard it
‘Single mothers like me are often under spiritual attack. But God is with us’
Through sin, loss, and abandonment, Thandiwe Gaobepe endured heartbreak after heartbreak, God’s steadfast grace sustained her as she raised her three children alone. She wants the Church to recognise the generational impact of single mothers and to stand with them
Santa vs Jesus: When Claus meets the Christ
They’re often pitted against one another, but new research from Paul Kerensa has revealed it hasn’t always been this way. Can the Sleighman and the Saviour be friends after all?
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6 myths about Jesus debunked
Given it’s his birthday (kind of), it’s only fair we get to know the real Yehoshua ben Yehoseph. Jared Brock separates fact from fiction
Church is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
Church should be a refuge – but for many, attending a Sunday service is tough. AJ Gomez investigates why some Christians find gathering together difficult, and what both leaders and individuals can do to help
From ice swimming to midnight feasts and no presents - how the rest of the world celebrates Christmas
The traditional British Christmas might look like Midnight Mass, roast turkey and a Boxing Day game of scrabble but, around the world, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus in many different ways – and even on completely different days
KPop Demon Hunters: What should Christians make of the biggest film of the year?
The biggest movie in Netflix history was released this summer, but you’ve probably never considered watching it. Martin Saunders explains what you need to know about KPop Demon Hunters – and considers how Christians should respond to the phenomenon that is anime
A UK church has paid £100,000 to settle a sexual abuse case. Here is Claire's story
A UK church recently paid £100,000 to a woman who was sexually abused by her pastor and boss. Claire* shares her story exclusively with Premier Christianity – and challenges the Church to do better when confronted with the unthinkable
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