All Premier Christianity articles in April 2025
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t expect us to forgive people who haven’t repented
Without repentence, forgiveness is meaningless, argues Dr David Instone-Brewer
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Magazine FeaturesThis man is carrying a giant cross around Cornwall. I followed him to find out why
Having followed Lindsay Hamon and his giant twelve-foot wooden cross around Cornwall, Emma Fowle reflects on the powerful lessons on evangelism she’s learned from his unusual act of public witness
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Magazine FeaturesFinding God in atheist arguments
Can faith be strengthened by its fiercest critics? Christopher Gasson thinks so. He once invited Christian teenagers to study four of the most influential atheist books. Now, as a new survey presents both welcome and challenging news for the future of the Church, he wants all Christians to take a closer look at Neitzsche, Dawkins and co
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Regular ColumnistsDo you feel seen? I'm learning to seek validation in God's gaze
Being seen by the Father was enough for Jesus. It should be for us too, says Gemma Hunt
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Magazine Features4 extraordinary churches
Forget stained-glass windows and high ceilings. From barges to nightclubs, here are four unusual churches bringing faith to unexpected places
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InterviewsElle Limebear: ‘I want to rebuke this idea of us being an anxious generation’
After a life-long battle with anxiety, worship leader Elle Limebear is showing fear the door. As she releases her boldest music to date, the daughter of Delirious? frontman Martin Smith opens up about prophetic words, how she accidentally rewrote her father’s classic worship song and what touring the world is really like
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Magazine FeaturesAttention spans are shortening and ADHD awareness is increasing. Should we do church differently?
Our ability to concentrate has been universally diminished by technology, and that’s just one of a complex range of interweaving factors – including ADHD – that means many of us are struggling to maintain attention. Does the way we do church need a radical rethink, or is this merely a question of self-discipline?
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Regular ColumnistsJesus tells us not to fear. How does that work?
Life is full of fears - aging, death, and a world in turmoil. But Easter declares that Jesus has conquered the greatest fear of all, giving us hope beyond the grave, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsShould I be Catholic or Protestant?
Tom Wright gives his answer to a reader’s question
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Testimonies‘Debt nearly broke me. God got us through’
Having been a carer from a young age, Paul Helsby was used to relying on himself. But when a stroke almost took everything from him and the debt mounted up, he was forced to turn to God
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Magazine FeaturesChristians are the most persecuted religious group in the world. Why is the media silent?
Stories of Christians being persecuted around the world rarely make the headlines in the mainstream media. Heather Tomlinson investigates why
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Magazine FeaturesWhat Christians get wrong about Satan
The devil isn’t called Lucifer, he can’t make you sin and he’s surprisingly useful to God. Jared Brock busts the myths you’ve been told about ha-satan
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Real Life‘We gave away thousands of £10 notes at Spring Harvest’
Inspired by the parable of the talents, Phil and Wendy Wall MBE distributed free cash at major Christian festivals. Twenty-five years on, they reflect on the many lives changed because of it
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Thank God it's MondayThe prison monitor: ‘I cannot start the day without God speaking to me’
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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Regular ColumnistsTake a closer look at Mary this Easter
This Easter, let’s not forget about Mary. This deeply complex woman of strength, sorrow and unwavering faith is worth another look
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InterviewsHatun Tash: ‘Sometimes I get beaten. I keep going until Muslims hear the Gospel’
The ex-Muslim on confronting Islam, suffering for the gospel and why she won’t stop sharing the good news whatever the cost
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ReviewsThe Devil doesn’t want you to read this book
In A Devil Named Lucifer, Jared Brock uncovers Satan’s hidden influence and tactics, arguing that understanding how he works and why he does what he does can help you resist him
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ReviewsHow can “all” be well? Discovering Julian of Norwich’s timeless wisdom
What can a 14th century mystic teach us today? A new book promises to further unpack Julian of Norwich’s classic work Revelations of Divine Love and its relevance to modern readers
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ReviewsHow one weekend can give you everything you ever wanted
Can one weekend really change everything? In this new evangelistic book, Graham Alban takes readers on a journey through the Easter weekend, unpacking its significance with clarity, warmth, and relatable storytelling
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News AnalysisExplained: What you need to know about the chaos surrounding Barnabas Aid
After a tumultuous power struggle that led to the ousting of the charity’s founder, Patrick Sookhdeo, the Charity Commission launched an investigation and took control of how much Barnabas Aid can spend. Now, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fraud inquiry. Tim Wyatt delves into the chaos engulfing one of the UK’s most prominent Christian charities
