• I run a Christian awards ceremony, but Forrest Frank is right. If the trophy becomes the goal, we’ve all failed

  • Bill Maher says there’s a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Is he right?

  • Explained: Why do some Christians think digital ID cards are the Mark of the Beast?

  • Harry Clark from The Traitors: ‘When I hit rock bottom God saved me’

  • One Battle After Another is a masterful film about the melancholy of moral compromise

  • ‘I refused to call a male paedophile ‘she’ and the NHS suspended me’

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Canterbury Cathedral’s graffiti merely raises questions. Our world needs answers

2025-10-13T15:22:00+01:00By

A brave act of inclusion or a misguided stunt? The new graffiti-style art installation inside Canterbury Cathedral has divided opinion, with even the Vice President of the USA wading into the debate. Rebecca Chapman notes that if a Cathedral can’t point people toward gospel truth, then the church is in serious trouble 

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I run a Christian awards ceremony, but Forrest Frank is right. If the trophy becomes the goal, we’ve all failed

2025-10-13T15:06:00+01:00By

Forrest Frank’s decision to avoid Christian award shows has stirred loud debate. Founder of StepFWD awards, O’Neil Dennis, welcomes Frank’s refusal to take the stage. It reminds us we must not worship the gift, but the source of the gift, he says

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Bill Maher says there’s a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Is he right?

2025-10-09T13:48:00+01:00By

US talk show host Bill Maher has attacked the media for its silence over the genocide of Christians taking place in Nigeria where thousands have reportedly been murdered by groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State. But the genocide claim is contested by the  Nigerian government who say “simplistic” accusations only “fuel propaganda”. What’s the truth? Ben Cohen from Open Doors gives his view

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Dr James Dobson (1936-2025): The Focus on the Family founder who dared to discipline

2025-10-09T12:34:00+01:00By

The leading figure in the American Religious Right who died in August wielded enormous influence among Christian conservatives through both his teaching on parenting and his political advocacy. Tim Wyatt looks at the life and legacy of Dr James Dobson

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Smiling on Sunday, struggling on Monday? Here are 3 biblical principles for your quiet battles

2025-10-09T10:54:00+01:00By

43 per cent of Christians have experienced mental health issues, yet only 35 per cent felt supported by their church. As World Mental Health Day highlights the hidden battles in our pews, Howard Satterthwaite shares three biblical attitudes that can sustain your spiritual fervour

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9 ways to honour your aging parents

2025-10-09T09:16:00+01:00By

The fifth commandment to ‘honour your father and mother’ takes on new meaning when parents become frail and dependent. Christopher Ash suggests nine ways you can care for them with grace

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A ‘pro-choice’ Archbishop of Canterbury lacks the moral authority to lead

2025-10-08T11:07:00+01:00By 5 comments

Abortion is the defining human rights issue of our time, says Dr Calum Miller. For the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally to identify as ‘pro choice’ puts her at odds with Christ’s own teaching, he says

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Robert Morris has finally been brought to justice. The Church must stop protecting predators

2025-10-08T09:58:00+01:00By

Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church has pled guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl - yet he will serve only six months in jail. Beth Allison Barr celebrates the courage of survivor Cindy Clemishire, who fought for decades to see justice served 

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Dame Sarah Mullally: ‘Stepping into Church leadership was the biggest decision of my life’

2025-10-07T10:27:00+01:00By

Before becoming the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally was NHS England’s chief nursing officer. In this 2009 conversation, she shares how her career background shapes her vision for the Church and the challenges of leading with care

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Harry Clark from The Traitors: ‘When I hit rock bottom God saved me’

2025-10-06T10:47:00+01:00By

Harry Clark opens up about his controversial victory on BBC reality show The Traitors, why his faith has “saved him” and his new book Staying Faithful 

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Cory Asbury: ‘I do truly believe that marketing yourself is antithetical to the Bible’

2025-09-26T15:44:00+01:00By 1 comments

He can’t seem to stay out of trouble on social media. But the writer of ‘Reckless love’ might just be one of the most honest Christian songwriters we have

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Andy Flannagan: ‘I’m sadly watching the radicalisation of my peers’

2025-09-26T12:10:00+01:00By 1 comments

The leader of Christians in Politics speaks out on division, polarisation and why following God’s call doesn’t mean meeting every need 

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Carey Nieuwhof: ‘Church leadership nearly killed me’

2025-09-24T10:50:00+01:00By

The influential Christian podcaster and author opens up about his journey from lawyer to pastor, his burnout at 41, and why church leaders desperately need friends who aren’t impressed by them

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Cory Asbury on finding forgiveness after his viral video controversy

2025-09-05T11:07:00+01:00By

Can anything good come from offending someone on the internet? Yes, says singer songwriter Cory Asbury. And he should know 

One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another is a masterful film about the melancholy of moral compromise

2025-10-07T09:15:00+01:00By

Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film combines stunning cinematography and note-perfect performances with prescient themes of revolution, fascism and political division. Here’s why Christians should engage with it

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A Moses mockumentary? This biblical parody will make you laugh

2025-10-07T06:50:00+01:00By

Produced by the team behind The Chosen, this comedy series based on the Exodus is being released to YouTube. It’s already racked up 2 millions views since piloting online last year, but can The Promised Land really work? Christian and sit-com writer Paul Kerensa gives his view 

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Want to break free from social media? This book shows you how in 30 days

2025-10-06T05:45:00+01:00By

Allie Marie Smith’s Social Media Reset invites readers to step back from scrolling and step into a slower, God-centred rhythm of life. Through 31 short chapters blending honesty, scripture and practical action, she offers a gentle but challenging guide to rediscovering true worth and connection

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‘Better ways to read the Bible’ will be healing for those hurt by the church

2025-09-29T08:11:00+01:00By

Zach W. Lambert says the Bible has been used to wound as well as to heal. His bold new book offers hope, honesty and a fresh approach for those hurt by the Church, says our reviewer

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Family-friendly horror? Don’t judge too quickly. Sketch might surprise you

2025-09-25T15:35:00+01:00By

Angel Studios’ Sketch might raise eyebrows among parents. But with its crayon creatures, supernatural chaos, and raw emotional honesty, it makes for a surprisingly profound exploration of grief and healing, says our reviewer

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This book for Gen Z helps young Christians talk about race

2025-09-22T15:56:00+01:00By

A powerful new guide from Ben Lindsay reimagines his bestselling book for younger readers – equipping them to face racism with faith, courage and compassion, says our reviewer

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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 

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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

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‘I was ready to end my life but God showed me the light’

After a lifetime of masking hurt with alcohol, Craig Paton hit rock bottom. On the brink of taking his own life, a moment of sunlight brought clarity and changed everything

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From suicidal star to servant of Christ

Marc Mero reached the pinnacle of professional wrestling, all while secretly battling a drug addiction that was tearing his life apart. When the facade crumbled, he lost his will to live. But just as he was ready to end it all, an encounter with God changed everything

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Christ gave this mother the strength to forgive her daughter’s killer

Cara Kernodle stood in court and told her daughter’s murderer, “It is Christ who lives in me that has given me the strength to forgive you.” Billy Hallowell reflects on her powerful act of grace as a profound example of the Gospel’s command to forgive - even in the face of deep grief

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Christians here are attacked, killed and imprisoned — but we are transforming our community with compassion

Born into a low-caste family in a region where Christians are treated as sub-human, Dr Amir shares how faith, love, and practical compassion are transforming communities and growing the Church in Pakistan — one of the most challenging places in the world to be a Christian

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‘I refused to call a male paedophile ‘she’ and the NHS suspended me’

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Christian nurse, Jennifer Melle, explains how refusing to use female pronouns for a male paedophile who racially abused and threatened her led to suspension from her role on the NHS frontline after 12 years of service

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'Our tiny church raised £16,500 - and not a penny of it was for us'

When LifeChurch Eccles launched Together for Eccles, they had no grand plan - just a conviction that their tiny congregation could spark something bigger. The result? A £16,500 community transformation that reminded a forgotten town it hadn’t been overlooked

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The Barber: 'My Christian faith is central to how I run my business'

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

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‘God gave us a vision to empower women on their journey out of sexual exploitation’

Safe housing is vital for women who are exiting sexual exploitation, says Emma Goulds. It’s why the charity she co-founded is partnering with Green Pastures to provide sanctuary for all who need it

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From bread to biscuits: 4 inspiring Christian social enterprises

Business isn’t just about the bottom line. All across the UK, Christian-run companies are providing employment opportunities for people on the margins. And proving that enterprise can be about restoration, dignity and second chances 

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The Strictly Blessing

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As one of the BBC’s biggest shows returns for another series, Martin Saunders argues that Strictly Come Dancing models important biblical values around inclusion, creativity and redemption that the Church could learn from

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The seeds of 'quiet revival' were planted decades ago. Thank God we're now seeing the fruit

As Premier Christianity turns 60, past editor Dave Roberts takes a trip down memory lane to discover how and where the seeds of renewal were first planted

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Meet the Christians transforming UK prisons with poetry, theatre and theology

In the midst of Britain’s prison crisis, Christian organisations are pioneering creative approaches to rehabilitation, offering much needed hope and transformation to inmates. Emma Fowle reports

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From Buzz to Premier Christianity: Celebrating 60 years of Christian journalism

As Premier Christianity turns 60, we look back over six decades of writing about real life faith in an ever-changing world

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Happy birthday to us!

Our editorial team were delighted to receive these heartwarming tributes from Christian leaders on the occasion of Premier Christianity’s 60th birthday this month