• Pulled out of the rabbit hole: Meet the conspiracy theorists who are turning to Christ

  • 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about Easter

  • Sandra Crouch (1942-2024): Gospel legend and church pioneer

  • The Bible and science agree - you really are ‘made in God’s image’

  • There wasn't any punctuation in the original scriptures, but your Bible has plenty

EASTER SPECIAL: 3 months for only £5.99

Don't Miss Out!

Secure a 3-month subscription to Premier Christianity for just £5.99!

Delve into our thought-provoking content throughout this reflective season. Begin your enriching journey with us today.

Tell me more!

*Offer applies in UK only, but check here for our overseas offers

Apr 24 subs 01
Close

Screenshot 2024-03-28 122909

Every Christian should be troubled by Trump’s abuse of scripture

2024-03-28T12:40:00+00:00By

Donald Trump is advertising a $60 Bible with ‘God bless the USA’ printed on the cover. The former President is wrong to use scripture as a weapon against his political enemies, says Mark Woods

easteregg_hero

5 things you (probably) didn’t know about Easter

2024-03-28T11:16:00+00:00By

Why do we eat chocolate eggs at Easter? What’s with school children making bonnets? And why is it called ‘Easter’ at all? Karen Murdarasi shares some little-known facts

2024-02-10T000000Z_1310792754_MT1IMGOSP000MLZXM4_RTRMADP_3_IMAGO-IMAGES-SPORTS

I am a football journalist, but I won’t watch my team on Good Friday

2024-03-28T11:10:00+00:00By

Despite it being a crucial fixture in Portsmouth FC’s quest for promotion, Benjamin McFadyean explains why he won’t watch their match this Easter

41103495381_2fd644e00b_o

What is Maundy Thursday all about?

2024-03-28T09:25:00+00:00By

The roots of the oddly-named Thursday before Easter come from Jesus’ command to love one another, as well as his foot-washing example, explains Karen Murdarasi

image-from-rawpixel-id-6035500-jpeg

3 lessons for Christians on managing your mood

2024-03-28T09:00:00+00:00By

Dr Sharon Hastings was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder 14 years ago. This World Bipolar Day, she explains how we can all be more aware of our feelings

Sandra-Crouch-1000x667-1-585x390

Sandra Crouch (1942-2024): Gospel legend and church pioneer

2024-03-27T09:34:00+00:00By

Sandra Crouch was a legend of the American Gospel scene, performing with everyone from Janis Joplin to Michael Jackson. But church ministry always came first for the singer-songwriter and her twin brother, Andraé

Screenshot 2024-03-26 101449

Bunfight! Why I waded into the “not cross bun” controversy, and you definitely shouldn’t

2024-03-26T10:41:00+00:00By 1 comments

Don’t play into the hands of the outrage merchants, says Ben Cohen

2007-01-01T120000Z_1471927235_GM1DUHCILTAA_RTRMADP_3_IRAN

Is Iran really like Orwell’s 1984? Here are 4 similarities

2024-03-26T08:58:00+00:00By

A new report says life for Christians in Iran is harder than ever. Ben Cohen says their horrific treatment at the hands of the Morality Police reminds him of George Orwell’s famous dystopian novel

F1J9R2

Acclaimed novelist Marilynne Robinson on Reading Genesis, imagining heaven and (not) insulting God

2024-03-21T13:21:00+00:00By

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author says she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume 

Final-EX6P8C

Is this the face of Jesus?

2024-03-21T12:16:00+00:00By 2 comments

Interest in the Shroud of Turin continues to be insatiable. As the Church remembers Christ’s death and resurrection this Easter, a world leading scholar in the study of the Shroud explains why he’s so confident this really is the burial cloth of Jesus

thumbnail_image005

The Devil’s Passion: A funny and moving play about Jesus, told from Satan’s perspective

2024-03-19T10:02:00+00:00By

This play which merges gospel accounts with modern espionage is Zero Dark 30 pieces of silver. It’s sophisticated, satirical and highly recommended, says Jonty Langley

BOOKS

The Christian book that rocked my world

2024-03-06T20:02:00+00:001 comments

On World Book Day, 13 contributors to Premier Christianity share the Christian book that has fundamentally impacted their faith, or is currently rocking their world

dune2-insta-vert-montage-1638x2048-intl-1706086846940

Dune Part Two is a potent warning against the misuse of religion

2024-03-05T18:00:00+00:00By

Those who dismiss the Dune series as being anti-religious are not looking close enough, says Giles Gough. The epic saga is a lesson in how not to abuse faith and power

S4 still - Day 53-233625 (2)

The Chosen will inspire you to live for God in every situation

2024-02-29T11:38:00+00:00By

The message of season four of the hit TV show based on the life of Jesus is simply this: there is potential and purpose in every moment of our lives. God is interested in it all, says Matt Jolley

Untitled design (82)

Hope Renewed

By Starfish Project

Advertisement feature

b2effb08-eb8b-4f29-8337-f03ce5597848

‘I heard the voice of God’

Joy Ogeh-Hutfield was an award-winning businesswoman when a cancer diagnosis turned her life upside down. Hearing the audible voice of God moments before her surgery reignited the faith that had grown dim

Fishermens_Meal_Still_10

‘We wanted to make the resurrection come alive for our children’

Jono and Lucy started cooking meals from around the world and praying for other countries with their kids. Now, they’ve developed The Fisherman’s Meal, a way to experience the Easter story as a family together

Untitled_Artwork 500

The illustrator: ‘God is like my business partner. I pray about everything’

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 on the frontline 

IMG_1585

‘I am a surfer against slavery’

When Matt Rundle joined a church trip to South East Asia, his heart was broken by what he witnessed. Now he’s on a mission to use his passion for surfing to tackle sex exploitation

Monday_March24

The probation officer: ‘I pray Psalm 23 before I interact with prisoners’

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 on the frontline

D079PT

'Two of my friends just died, and I’m devastated. But I know God understands'

Prayer is central in all that we do but at times of agony it matters more than ever, says Michael Coren

Bombshelter Bible Translation

‘Russian rockets could kill us. So we’re translating the Bible in bomb shelters’

As the war continues in Ukraine, life is indescribably hard for the millions still living there. But bringing the word of God to people in their heart language is more vital than ever, says Steven K*, however dangerous