David Campanale: ‘An anti-Christian faction of the Lib Dems is bullying me for going to church’

By Marcus Jones2022-11-05T22:08:00

A prospective parliamentary candidate has alleged he’s been the victim of harassment and bullying by a “lynch mob” of Liberal Democrat members who object to his Christian beliefs. In this interview with Premier's Marcus Jones, David Campanale says he’s facing de-selection because of his faith, and urges party leader Sir Ed Davey to intervene

Opinion
Cancel culture needs a new type of Christian apologetics

2023-05-23T08:56:00Z By Benjamin Chang

In our postmodern culture, lived experience and personal conviction trump evidence, reason and appeal to authority. Benjamin Chang suggests that instead of arguing and reasoning, Christians need to tell a better story
Opinion
Awaab Ishak’s death is inexcusable. Christians should be outraged

2022-11-23T10:53:00Z By Tim Farron MP

We are all made in God’s image, says Tim Farron. Taking good care of the most vulnerable in our society is a fundamental part of what it means to follow Jesus
Opinion
The killing of Renee Good should provoke Christians to righteous anger

2026-01-16T13:22:00Z By Tim Farron MP

The shooting of an American woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis - and the unapologetic doubling-down of President Trump - poses a serious test for Christians who have supported him, says Tim Farron MP. As tensions mount, he reminds Christians that anger isn’t always wrong

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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
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Heidi Baker on miracles, healing and loving people who want to kill you

2025-12-22T11:20:00Z By Emma Fowle

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
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Multimillionare banker John Studzinski: ‘The more money I make, the more I can give away’

2025-12-19T16:39:00Z By Sam Hailes

He’s on first-name terms with popes and prime ministers and has given much of his wealth away. But Catholic philanthropist John Studzinski believes generosity isn’t just about money – time and talent matter just as much as treasure.