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

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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 2 comments

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 1 comments

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 1 comments

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 3 comments

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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Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman: ‘All music is worship’

2024-12-19T15:42:00+00:00By

Switchfoot’s lead singer on why his Christian faith is still a mystery, music that breaks down barriers and throwing a worldwide 20th birthday party for his band’s biggest album 

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce: ‘Abortion centres are the modern day Calvary’

2024-12-19T13:45:00+00:00By

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been praying outside abortion centres for the past 20 years. She explains why, despite being arrested twice in recent months, she won’t let changes to the law deter her

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10 fascinating interviews from 2024

2024-12-19T12:05:00+00:00

From prime ministers to preachers, we spoke to over 50 fascinating Christians from all walks of life in 2024. Here are ten of the best conversations

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The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’

2024-11-27T11:05:00+00:00By 1 comments

The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections

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Top 10 Christian songs of 2024

2025-01-10T10:52:00+00:00By

Premier Christian Radio daytime host Josh Carter looks back at his favourite tracks from 2024 and gives you his recommendations for starting your new year the right way

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A Real Pain is laugh out loud funny. It’ll help Christians understand the Jewish experience

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

This is not a Holocaust movie, says David Hoffbrand. It’s an entertaining comedy that speaks to the impact of generational trauma on the Jewish community. If you want to be both entertained and moved, this is the film for you

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The surprising stories behind your favourite Christmas carols

2024-12-20T15:16:00+00:00By

Deck the Hall offers a blend of scholarly research and accessible storytelling - revealing the surprising origins of 27 beloved Christmas carols

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The 15 best Christian books of 2024

2024-12-19T11:56:00+00:00

Looking for your next great Christian read? Look no further. From John Mark Comer’s bestselling Practicing the Way to a guide on getting your church noticed, there’s something for everyone. The following books all received a coveted five out of five star rating from the Premier Christianity team of reviewers in 2024

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Winter Gardens in Blackpool will host inspirational christian conference in 2025

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In 2025, Refreshment UK are holding a conference at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool that combines mission, outreach and inspirational teaching

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‘Christians told me I was going to hell’

As a young surfer Ernie Morrow was hounded by a preacher who told him he was destined for hell. Even as more of Ernie’s friends became Christians he brushed off their attempts at evangelism. But witnessing one of America’s worst fires coupled with an evangelistic message from Billy Graham turned his life around

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From worldly success to fulfilment in God

Stood atop a VIP table in a New York nightclub, rapper Eugy Official had an out-of-body experience in which God asked him a single question. It would change the course of his musical career 

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‘If you charge me, I’m going to bring 50 homeless people to eat the meal I’ve paid for’

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When a wealthy businessman paid for 50 homeless men to go to lunch, Jon Kuhrt was reminded of the parable of the banquet – and of our human propensity to mixed motives

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‘We’re trying to change skiers’ perceptions of who God is’

When Lara and Will Sussman became Christians, they wondered how God could use them. It turned out, he wanted them just where they were – in a French ski resort 

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The high sheriff: ‘My faith in Jesus shapes what I do’

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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‘An angel saved my life – by sticking my foot to the curb!’

Do you believe in miracles? Charlie Gobel recalls the evening he was miraculously saved from death, and how it changed his life forever 

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‘Christmas was often the worst time of the year, but with God’s help, I have managed to reclaim it’

Does the biblical instruction to honour your parents mean you have to spend the festive period with your emotionally abusive alcoholic father? That’s a question Alexandra Walker grappled with for many years

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The new mum: ‘God has called me to this role’

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