The debate over same-sex marriage in the CofE should be over - but it isn’t
Enough politics. The Church needs to offer a theological view on immigration
What the British Church can learn from Palestinian Christians
Mark Batterson rightly champions persistence but it’s a shame his book flirts with the prosperity gospel
The Epstein files have shone a light on the depth of man’s depravity. Only the Gospel can fix it
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Banning social media for under-16s is not just a matter of policy, but spiritual formation
Kemi Badenoch says social media is for adults, not children. But while banning apps may help to reduce very real harms, Ayoola Bandele says that Christians must be ready to step into the gap and offer spiritually curious young people the community they so clearly crave
Opinion
The debate over same-sex marriage in the CofE should be over - but it isn’t
It might be the end of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, but that doesn’t mean wranglings over sexuality and marriage have ended, says Rev Dr Ian Paul. Bishops have missed an important opportunity to end the divisive discussions and focus on more important issues, he says
Opinion
What the British Church can learn from Palestinian Christians
Growing up in Palestine, Jack Nasser’s Christian faith was never theoretical. Even trying to get to church on a Sunday was fraught with difficulties, yet they continued to persevere. Perhaps British Christians could learn some lessons from those whose faith has been forged under fire, he says
Opinion
Rupert Lowe says Britain is a Christian country. Is it?
The Restore Party has been inaugurated with a pledge to keep Britain Christian at the centre of its mission, but with abortion rates high, porn culture thriving, and the meaning of marriage being diminished, Lois McLatchie-Miller questions whether Britain is currently Christian in anything other than name
Opinion
Rev Jesse Jackson (1941-2026): Preacher, protester, prophet
Tributes have hailed him as a civil rights titan. But the most important word before Jesse Jackson’s name was “Rev”, says Chine McDonald. His life embodied a tradition in which preaching and political protest were never meant to be separate
Opinion
Enough politics. The Church needs to offer a theological view on immigration
As public opinion hardens and political rhetoric intensifies, many Christians are absorbing the same political narratives about immigration as everyone else. But the Evangelical Alliance’s Israel Olofinjana believes scripture presents a different story – one in which migration is not merely a crisis to manage, but a means through which God fulfils his purposes
Opinion
Hollywood keeps talking about Heaven. So why don’t Christians?
The entertainment industry has created a long line of films and series that explore what happens after we die. But while culture may be obsessed with the afterlife, many churches rarely teach on it at all. Emma Hide says it’s time we equipped ourselves to tell a better story
Opinion
The Quiet Revival is happening. We have the stats – and the stories too
Responding to Pew’s criticism of Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report, Mark Woods points to data that reinforces YouGov’s findings of a Christian resurgence in the UK, including recent research from Pew themselves
100 books that changed the Church
With the help of a team of experts, data from publishers and listeners to Premier Christian Radio, we present your definitive guide to the titles which have most shaped the faith of the UK Church
The battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
As evangelicals in the Church of England push for new churches to be planted while traditionalists rally to “save the parish”, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury will need to grapple with questions of place, power and what it really means to be a local church in 21st-century England. Tim Wyatt reports
‘When my world fell apart, the church loved us back to life’
A world champion father, a childhood shattered by addiction, and the pain of betrayal. Emma Fowle shares the remarkable story of how the radical love of a local church held her family together and ultimately led them all to Jesus
The porn paradox
Millions of Christians live with a painful contradiction: believing one thing about porn while practising another. But the answer isn’t to heap on shame, says Martin Saunders. The Church has a better, more compassionate story to tell both performers and users
Tech billionaires are racing to build an ‘AI God’. The results could be catastrophic
As tech giants race to develop artificial super-intelligence, Chris Goswami directs attention to the warnings that building an ‘AI God’ that could pose an existential threat to humanity
100 books that changed the Church
The battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
‘When my world fell apart, the church loved us back to life’
The porn paradox
Tech billionaires are racing to build an ‘AI God’. The results could be catastrophic
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LZ7 frontman Lindz West on preaching the gospel from Europe's biggest stages
Christian dance band LZ7 is touring Europe with one of the biggest popstars in the world. But frontman Lindz West says it’s not (just) about the music. He can’t resist the opportunity to share the gospel with 600,000 young people
‘We never saw sacred and secular as separate’ After the Fire’s Peter Banks looks back on a remarkable career
They toured with rock legends, scored a US Top 10 hit after disbanding, and never compromised their Christian faith. Tony Cummings speaks with founder Peter Banks about After The Fire’s extraordinary career navigating the mainstream music industry, and why their new ‘Bright Lights’ box set proves they were one of Britain’s finest bands of their time
Philip Anthony Mitchell: ‘America has too much preaching about love and not enough about judgement’
The leader of one of the fastest-growing churches in the USA wears all black as a representation of his daily death to self. On a recent visit to London he opened up about his calling to confront lukewarm Christianity, which he warns is keeping people comfortable in sin
Harry Benson: ‘Nearly half of kids are not living with both parents. I think that’s horrendous’
With family breakdown at a record high, marriage researcher Harry Benson argues that the real crisis isn’t divorce, but the quiet erosion of commitment before it begins
Strahan Coleman on chronic illness, mystery and meeting God in the dark
Musician Strahan Coleman was touring the world and seeing God do amazing miracles when daily panic attacks unexpectedly struck and he was left bedridden at home for two years. He talks to Emma Fowle about learning to trust God in the midst of suffering, overcoming church hurt and why his charismatic encounters with God have started to look more contemplative
Heidi Baker on miracles, healing and loving people who want to kill you
Miraculous reports of healing and revival surround the globally renowned missionary, Heidi Baker. But she has also spent years living under the shadow of extreme persecution in northern Mozambique. Here, she explains how God confronted her with the call to love Islamist terrorists even as she was facing an active threat of kidnap
Looking for a fresh approach to Lent this year? Try this book
Maggi Dawn reimagines Lent as a journey beyond certainty into deeper encounter with God. Her 47-day devotional challenges comfortable faith and opens scripture afresh, says our reviewer
Mark Batterson rightly champions persistence but it’s a shame his book flirts with the prosperity gospel
Mark Batterson’s vision of slow productivity in Gradually, then Suddenly is compelling, but his book fails to grapple with situations where faithfulness doesn’t lead to breakthrough, says our reviewer
Wicked for Lent? Gravity Defied explores faith through film
A new Lent course uses Wicked to explore discrimination, scapegoating and complicity, while continually drawing readers back to Jesus’ ministry and sacrifice, says our reviewer
Can science prove God exists? This bestseller makes the case
Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies’ bestseller argues that belief in God is not blind faith but a rational conclusion. Endorsed by Nobel Prize winners and Oxford professors, this ambitious work uses cosmology, physics and philosophy to challenge materialism. But can science truly prove God’s existence?
Looking for a Lent devotional that goes deeper? Try this
Lavinia Byrne offers a challenging Lenten companion that refuses easy answers. Connecting biblical figures such as Abraham and Jonah to contemporary events including the Gaza conflict and Grenfell tragedy, A Place of Belonging pushes readers beyond comfort zones into deeper encounters with God and scripture, says our reviewer
Hamnet’s honest portrayal of grief is a challenge to the Church
Maggie O’Farrell’s fictional tale of the death of William Shakespeare’s son has won rave reviews and eight Oscar nominations. Its heart-wrenching portrayal of death and loss should serve as a reminder to Christians not to offer glib answers or gloss over the hard parts of life, says Sophie Sanders
Biblical Investing: Aligning Faith, Stewardship, and Purpose
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Is Soul Survivor Watford being unfairly rewarded after the Pilavachi scandal?
Two years after founder Mike Pilavachi was exposed for abuse and bullying, Soul Survivor Watford has been given a prominent role in the Diocese of St Albans’ renewal strategy. Is it inappropriate to ‘reward’ the church in this way? Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at the story
How the NFL is becoming a platform for the gospel
The presence of Christianity in America’s National Football League (NFL) appears to be intensifying. AJ Gomez reports
Should Christians still read Philip Yancey’s books?
News that the bestselling author of What’s so Amazing About Grace? had committed adultery against his wife for eight years sent shockwaves through the Christian community. Does Philip Yancey’s moral failure render his work untouchable, and how might the grace he so famously wrote about be extended to his own situation?
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‘Learning about Jane Austen’s faith led me to Jesus’
Beatrice Scudeler thought confirmation wasn’t for her. She explains how the Christian faith of her favourite author helped change her mind
‘I hated everything about religion - but then God called me home’
After reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and landing a record deal, Eddie Brett was flying high. But when success fell away, seeking peace led him right back to Jesus
‘My life was changed in 3 minutes’ From evil criminal to God-fearing believer
Once an international drug smuggler fighting a murder charge, Paul Huggins walked into Lewes Crown Court expecting a lengthy sentence – but walked out with a miracle that changed everything
‘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 told me to quit worship music – and then led me to buy a castle in Scotland’
Andrew Mitchell walked away from worship ministry, only to discover that God had far bigger plans than he could have imagined
The A-level student: 'My hope is to have more opportunities to share the gospel'
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
‘We saw 903 people saved at our church last year. I believe it’s only the beginning’
Just because it’s quiet, doesn’t mean it’s not revival. Now is the time for churches to disciple well, pray harder and believe God for more. Because he’s only just getting started, says Luke Hancorn
‘I loved my church – until infertility made it unbearable’
Two miscarriages and years of infertility left Debbie Newson traumatised – and church, once her spiritual home, became the place she most needed to avoid. She explains what went wrong, and why understanding the effects of trauma can go a long way
‘I refused to call a male paedophile ‘she’ and the NHS suspended me’
After refusing to use female pronouns to address a male paedophile who racially abused and threatened her on duty, Christian nurse Jennifer Melle was suspended by the NHS and made to face months of investigation and uncertainty. Having finally been cleared and reinstated this week, she shares her story in full
‘I turned my theology PhD into trading cards’
Michael Tang thought he was headed for a career as an academic. Instead, God called him to communicate Christian wisdom through an entirely different means. He urges Christians not to be frightened of thinking outside the box in order to make theology great again
100 books that changed the Church
With the help of a team of experts, data from publishers and listeners to Premier Christian Radio, we present your definitive guide to the titles which have most shaped the faith of the UK Church
The battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
As evangelicals in the Church of England push for new churches to be planted while traditionalists rally to “save the parish”, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury will need to grapple with questions of place, power and what it really means to be a local church in 21st-century England. Tim Wyatt reports
‘When my world fell apart, the church loved us back to life’
A world champion father, a childhood shattered by addiction, and the pain of betrayal. Emma Fowle shares the remarkable story of how the radical love of a local church held her family together and ultimately led them all to Jesus
The porn paradox
Millions of Christians live with a painful contradiction: believing one thing about porn while practising another. But the answer isn’t to heap on shame, says Martin Saunders. The Church has a better, more compassionate story to tell both performers and users
Tech billionaires are racing to build an ‘AI God’. The results could be catastrophic
As tech giants race to develop artificial super-intelligence, Chris Goswami directs attention to the warnings that building an ‘AI God’ that could pose an existential threat to humanity
What’s wrong with Christian nationalism?
As thousands take to the streets and Christian imagery is fused with nationalist politics, many are asking whether this represents a legitimate expression of the gospel or a dangerous political theology. The Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster explores the issues
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