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Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson are taking Gen Z men to Church

2025-02-21T16:01:00+00:00By

A new survey from Australia reveals that Gen Z men are embracing Christianity. They’re disillusioned with modern culture, energised by conservative thinkers such as Jordan Peterson and seeking something greater than themselves. But is the Church ready for them?

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Trump’s Gaza plan is shocking. Let’s listen to the voices of Palestinian Christians

2025-02-20T17:36:00+00:00By

As Donald Trump suggests turning Gaza into a “riviera”, Dr Harry Hagopian urges Christians to listen instead to the viewpoints of local Palestinian Christians, and to continue to pray for both peace and justice 

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JD Vance’s speech will leave Christians in a state of confused anxiety

2025-02-20T17:15:00+00:00By

US Vice President JD Vance may have been right to warn Europe against retreating from Christian values during his speech at the Munich Security Conference. But parts of his message should also concern us, says Tony Wilson

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Conservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why

2025-02-20T10:57:00+00:00By

Political firebrands and Christian apologists shared the stage at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) event in London. As 4,000 leaders including Jordan Peterson, Kemi Badenoch MP and Os Guinness discussed the future of Western civilisation, Sam Hailes went along to find out whether the faith is being co-opted by conservative politics, or a genuine revival is taking place in the public sphere

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Revival is coming - but is the Church ready?

2025-02-18T15:24:00+00:00By

Paul Williams has always been wary of claims of revival, but he believes that God is on the move. When revival comes, it is not for the Christians, but for those far away, he says. It’s time for the Church to open its doors wide

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Steven Nelson didn’t deserve to die, even if he did kill a pastor

2025-02-18T10:00:00+00:00By

Rev Dr Jeff Hood met Steven Nelson, convicted for the murder of a church pastor, on death row in Texas. Steven protested his innocence until the end, but whatever the truth of his case, he should not have been executed, says Hood. We are not righteous enough to judge someone else in that way

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Sandie Peggie is standing up to gender ideology. Christians must do the same

2025-02-14T15:39:00+00:00By

Christians in the US have applauded Donald Trump for reversing state support for gender ideology. But in the UK, a nurse is in court after being dismissed for objecting to sharing a changing room with doctor who was born male. Miriam Cates urges Christians to stand firm in the truth and reject fear-driven silence 

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The CofE cannot mark its own homework when it comes to safeguarding

2025-02-14T12:38:00+00:00By

To the bewilderment of many, the General Synod has voted against transferring oversight of its safeguarding to an independent body, a decision that George Pitcher says has shown it is well past time to purge the CofE of its hypocrisy

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Russell Brand objectified women. Now he’s sharing the gospel with an OnlyFans star

2025-02-14T10:10:00+00:00By

Russell Brand has interviewed OnlyFans creator, Lily Phillips, about her sexploitations. There are serious allegations against him, but their conversation was full of Christian truth, says Eliza Bailey

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Calling all Christian singles! Choose your fave worship artist, and I’ll tell you what you’re looking for in a partner

2025-02-13T15:53:00+00:00By

Listen to a lot of Rend Collective? Or maybe Maverick City or Lauren Daigle are more your bag. Whatever your taste in worship music, it might reveal something about the characteristics you most value in a romantic partner. SALT’s Sarah Paxton reveals all this Valentines Day

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‘It’s time to step aside’ - an open letter to the Archbishop of York

2025-02-13T15:36:00+00:00By

If the Church of England is to see real change, it needs leaders to be accountable for when things go wrong, says Rev Dr Ian Paul in an open letter to Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York

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Kristie Higgs was sacked for questioning sex education. Her legal victory is good news for all Christians

2025-02-12T17:17:00+00:00By

Christian school worker Kristie Higgs was sacked after criticising plans to teach about LGBT relationships in primary schools. Today, the Court of Appeal said Kristie should not have been dismissed for expressing her Christian views. Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern says the ruling demonstrates Christian beliefs must never be a barrier to employment

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Explainer: What Christians need to know about the Assisted Suicide Bill

2025-02-12T13:02:00+00:00By

The committee scrutinising Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill have heard evidence from more than 50 experts and is now debating amendments - including that cases would no longer have to be signed off by a High Court judge. If just 28 MPs switch to oppose the bill when it returns to parliament, it would be defeated, says Catherine Robinson 

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Gen Z Christians are the most generous generation in the Church

2025-02-11T13:23:00+00:00By

Young Christians give away the largest proportion of their income than any other age group. God is calling Gen Z to a lifestyle of radical holiness and obedience, says Josh Green. It’s good news for the future of the Church  

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When tragedy hits, Jesus calls us to stand in solidarity

2025-02-11T10:54:00+00:00By

IIn the face of abhorrent evil, such as the Southport murders or the Nottingham attacks, the desire for revenge is a very natural one, says George Pitcher. But what does it look like to stand together, in hopeful solidarity; to acknowledge the pain and work towards something better?

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The Church of England must change in order for women to be safe

2025-02-10T15:59:00+00:00By

When the Bishop of Warrington made a complaint against her boss, the Bishop of Liverpool, she was sent on study leave while he remained in position – until a Channel 4 investigation shone a light on the story. If women are ever to feel safe in the Church, things have to change, says Martine Oborne

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Bishop of Kensington: I’m praying for revival. Will you join me?

2025-02-07T10:43:00+00:00By

Revival is not about experience or emotion and it cannot be strategised or planned for, says Rt Rev Dr Emma Ineson. It is the faithful seeking of God’s heart for the transformation of our nation, and the drawing near to God of those who are far away. Let’s pray faithfully for it to begin with us

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JD Vance and Rory Stewart are arguing about theology. Who’s right? Well, it’s complicated

2025-02-03T12:08:00+00:00By

A spat between the sitting US Vice President and a former Tory MP has generated a huge amount of debate online. What is ordo amoris, why does it matter and how should Christians respond?

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Want to get better at sharing your faith? This quiz can help!

2025-02-03T12:03:00+00:00By

The world desperately needs to hear about the hope of Jesus, says Andy Frost. But when we’re told there’s only one way to evangelise, it can be scary and offputting. Here’s how to understand your natural faith-sharing profile, and get some great tips on telling your friends about God in a way that doesn’t seem weird

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Carol Wimber-Wong (1937-2025): Faith, grace and prophecy in the Vineyard and beyond

2025-01-31T16:29:00+00:00By

Carol Wimber-Wong co-founded the Vineyard Church alongside her late husband, John Wimber. Together, they transformed a small gathering into a global movement. Carol’s unwavering faith, deep love for Jesus and dedication for serving the marginalised have left an indelible mark on the body of Christ, say John & Debby Wright.

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Whatever the challenges of today, Christians can hold onto the hope of heaven

2025-01-31T15:49:00+00:00By

Jesus could endure anything because he knew where he was heading, says Sheila Walsh. She explains how the promise of heaven gives us unshakable peace for today, and outrageous hope for tomorrow 

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Young people with no connection to church are coming anyway. It’s called ‘contactless curiosity’

2025-01-31T11:30:00+00:00By

Across the UK, more and more young people are investigating Christianity - not through the invitation of a friend or a church outreach programme, but a contactless curiosity seemingly stirred by God alone. Dave Kemp shares his story and asks: is this the beginning of something?

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Gen Z might be more ‘spiritual’ than previous generations, but let’s be careful to understand what that means

2025-01-30T17:15:00+00:00By

Dr Gareth Crispin teases out what messages Christians can take from the latest statistics on the beliefs of Generation Z

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UK Christians don’t understand why US evangelicals voted for Trump. We need a better conversation

2025-01-30T15:18:00+00:00By

White evangelicals in the US overwhelmingly support Donald Trump, but their reasons are often misunderstood by their British counterparts. Dr Alastair Roberts looks at the cultural and political forces at play

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Christians in India can break the cycle of religious violence

2025-01-30T12:25:00+00:00By

Despite the growing threat Hindu nationalism poses to the Christians already facing persecution in India, Joseph D’Souza urges the Church to resist retaliation and embody the love of Christ. It’s the only way to achieve lasting peace, he says 

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Did I just watch revival in the UK begin?

2025-01-30T12:08:00+00:00By

Amid claims that Gen Z is increasingly turning to spirituality, AJ Gomez gathered with hundreds of young Christians to contend for spiritual renewal in their nation. As he listened to the stories of God at work, he felt something shift in him, too, he says

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Praise God for the ceasefire in Gaza. Let’s pray it holds

2025-01-29T12:51:00+00:00By

It can be easy to become disillusioned by stories of war, conflict and persecution around the world. But there are glimmers of hope across the Middle East, says Martin Thomas, and we can all learn lessons from the resilience of Christians living there

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Was Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?

2025-01-27T12:35:00+00:00By

During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation 

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Paul’s conversion was a life-long turning to Christ. So should ours be

2025-01-24T14:32:00+00:00By

The feast of the conversion of St Paul marks one of the most powerful redemption stories in Christian history. But what can it teach us today? Samuel Tarr looks at what it really means to be converted to Christ

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Jesus Christ trumps your politics

2025-01-23T15:49:00+00:00By

Whether you voted for him or opposed him, there’s one thing Christians must not do when it comes to Donald Trump, says Tim Farron

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Bishop Mariann Budde was right when she spoke truth to power. All Christians should

2025-01-23T15:03:00+00:00By

Bishop Mariann Budde’s decision to use her sermon to challenge US President Donald Trump has caused widespread debate. Should Christians be speaking truth to power? Yes, says Andy Flannagan, but only if we’re willing to do the hard yards of seeking understanding, and listening to those we disagree with

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If we can remember how to feast and fast, there will be Blue Mondays no more

2025-01-20T14:19:00+00:00By

On the alleged saddest day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’, Samuel Tarr attributes the dulled sense of joy and gratitude to modern society’s faded ability to balance the feasts and fasts of life. 

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Almost 400 million Christians are persecuted. Why aren’t more people talking about this?

2025-01-17T15:33:00+00:00By

The 2025 World Watch List from Open Doors has revealed 380 million Christians are now persecuted. Henrietta Blyth is urging prayer for those whose stories are scarcely featured in the headlines

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Arthur Blessitt (1940-2025): The man who walked 40,000 miles for Jesus

2025-01-16T16:17:00+00:00By

The evangelist Arthur Blessitt became world-famous through carrying a 12 foot cross around the globe in the hope of having conversations with strangers about the gospel. Like many church leaders, RT Kendall was keen to invite Blessitt to speak. Little did he know the upheaval it would cause 

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CofE bishops don’t believe in God? That's laughable nonsense

2025-01-16T16:10:00+00:00By

While the Church is no stranger to misreporting, Tim Wyatt says a recent Spectator article was especially egregious

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1 in 5 don’t believe in democracy. Here’s why Christians must defend it

2025-01-15T15:59:00+00:00By

A new survey shows an alarming shift toward authoritarianism among young Brits. Democracy isn’t perfect, says Tim Farron MP, but it’s far better than the alternative, and there are distinctly Christian reasons for supporting it

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Richard Hays (1948-2025): The leading New Testament scholar was a real Christian

2025-01-15T15:46:00+00:00By

Richard B. Hays was one of the most influential New Testament scholars of his generation, says Dr Ian Paul.  His radical faith in Christ motivated his scholarship and led him to write a number of game-changing books

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Why Mark Zuckerberg’s free speech reforms offer Christians hope

2025-01-13T16:21:00+00:00By

Mark Zuckerberg’s pledge sparks hope for the future of digital liberty, but there is still a long way to go in the fight for freedom of expression says Paul Coleman

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Faith in the fire: How Christians should respond to LA’s wildfires

2025-01-13T14:44:00+00:00By

Jacinta Read and her family have been evacuated from their home in Arcadia, Los Angeles, close to the Eaton Canyon wildfire. She shares their experience and calls for Christian charity and compassion in the face of apocalyptic devastation

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Mark Zuckerberg’s changes to Facebook are a gift and a danger to Christians

2025-01-13T12:14:00+00:00By

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that Meta would be reducing censorship and removing fact-checkers. Lani Charlwood, chair of Christians in Media, reflects on the challenges and opportunities it brings

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‘What do you think of Jesus?’ Wesley Huff defended the faith brilliantly on Joe Rogan

2025-01-10T16:53:00+00:00By

In an appearance on the world’s largest podcast, ’The Joe Rogan Experience’, Christian apologist Wesley Huff defended the reliability of scripture and the truth of the resurrection of Jesus. Having watched the three-hour-long interview, Corey Bailey says Christians have much to learn from his example 

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5 ways to make the most of your Bible reading in 2025

2025-01-10T13:07:00+00:00By

Is reading the Bible more often one of your new year’s resolutions? Despite your best intentions, do you struggle with God’s word, or feel guilty that you don’t make more time to do so? Here’s Andy Witherall’s top tips for banishing the shame and getting stuck into the scriptures

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Tackling child abuse gangs calls for a return to Christian values

2025-01-08T17:06:00+00:00By

As Elon Musk wades into the row over Britian’s child rape gangs, a serious issue is in danger of becoming a political football. If we really want to reduce child abuse, we need to focus on the Bible’s blueprint for a safe society, says Miriam Cates. Liberalism has failed our children

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Who would want to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury? It’s an impossible job

2025-01-08T16:44:00+00:00By

As Justin Welby lays down his bishop’s crozier, George Pitcher takes a stab at writing a job description for the next Archbishop of Canterbury

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Christians were targets for terror this Christmas. Here are 4 ways we should respond

2025-01-08T16:22:00+00:00By

From Bangladesh to Nigeria to New Orleans, hundreds fell victim to Islamic inspired terrorism over the Christmas period, says Tim Dieppe. Jesus’ instruction to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” continues to be relevant

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Dissatisfied with New Year’s resolutions? You’re hungry for God

2025-01-07T12:26:00+00:00By

Kicking a habit - or starting something new - is not a bad thing, says Andy Witherall. But if our constant resolve is to ‘make’ this year the one that everything changes, it might signal a deeper desire 

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Jimmy Carter (1924-2024): The born again Baptist who taught the Bible and healed divisions

2025-01-06T12:36:00+00:00By

David Coffey shares a personal tribute to the 39th President of the United States, who died on 29 December aged 100

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The Children’s Society were wrong to cancel Welby - but I understand why they did

2024-12-24T10:04:00+00:00By

Refusing a donation from the Archbishop of Canterbury makes sense in our ’cancel culture’ society, says Miriam Cates. And until the CofE starts putting people above process, the problems will remain 

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Looking for belonging this Christmas? It’s found in Christ

2024-12-23T15:05:00+00:00By

If the story of Christ’s birth is true, it changes everything, says Tim Farron. Don’t be afraid to explore the miracle of Christmas this year

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What can Christians learn from 2024?

2024-12-23T13:06:00+00:00By

Chris Goswami looks back at the news stories from 2024 that caught his attention, explores his highlights and takes a look at the year ahead

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How to stay sober this Christmas

2024-12-23T12:07:00+00:00By

It may well be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be notoriously boozy, and sometimes lonely and stressful. Emma Heath shares her top tips for anyone struggling with addiction over the festive season

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What the Bible does not tell you about Christmas

2024-12-23T11:47:00+00:00By

The squalor of a borrowed stable is a far cry from the sanitised nativity scenes most of us are familiar with. But the real beauty of the Christmas story is that our creator God was willing to fully enter into our world - with all its brokenness, dirt and need

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In defence of the commercialisation of Christmas

2024-12-23T10:19:00+00:00By

Let’s stop moaning about what Christmas is not, and start living out what it is, says Jonty Langley. If Christians show people the difference Jesus makes to our lives all year round, maybe they’ll see past the presents and parties to the real reason for the season

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You don’t need to choose between evangelism and social action this Christmas

2024-12-20T14:45:00+00:00By

We can do better than binary, divisive discussions, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. Christians in the majority world have long understood that the gospel is good news for mind, body and soul. It’s time Christians in the West woke up to that