Explained: Who is Michael Brown and what are the allegations against him?

By Tim Wyatt2025-01-22T11:49:00

One of the most prominent apologists in the Messianic Jewish movement has been urged to step back from all public ministry while an investigation takes place into allegations he kissed and inappropriately touched a young woman

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Anxiety might deepen your faith. That’s according to this outstanding Christian book

2026-06-08T09:45:00Z By Maxine Harrison

Blair Linne’s Made To Tremble offers a nuanced and biblical perspective on anxiety, says our reviewer in this rare five star review
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Is Bethel Church’s ‘culture of honour’ protecting predators?

2026-06-04T15:07:00Z By Tim Boxer

Following recent scandals and allegations of abuse, Bethel Church leaders have announced a wide review of governance, culture and ministry practices. Some believe the megachurch should take a closer look at its potentially destructive ‘culture of honour’. Former Bethel student Tim Boxer explains more
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The system that pays worship songwriters is broken. Here’s our alternative plan

2026-06-04T11:09:00Z By Kenny Klinglesmith

The Texas-based Austin Stone Worship collective were forced to rethink how Christian songwriters are compensated after a painful scandal involving their own worship pastor. Kenny Kinglesmith explains what an alternative to CCLI might look like

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Should Christians still read Philip Yancey’s books?

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