All articles by Sam Hailes – Page 5
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Interviews‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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ReviewsGod Above All - Steven Watts
Saint Augustine (AD354-430) is one of the most influential Christian thinkers of all time. Even if you’ve never read him, you’ve almost certainly heard modern preachers quote him – the most famous example being: “You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they ...
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OpinionEnough is enough. It’s time to let Christians sing again
Following the success of the vaccine role out, it’s time for churches to open up the doors and let the music play, says Sam Hailes
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InterviewsRend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Gilkeson: ‘We’re a worship band for people who DON’T go to church’
Rend Collective’s rise to prominence has been swift. When I first met the band in 2011, shortly after the release of their debut album Organic Family Hymnal, the Irish folk collective were playing to a modest crowd in a small church. They’ve since moved to America, toured massive venues and ...
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ReviewsFatima: A controversial film guaranteed to spark debate
This 113-minute feature film is controversial from the outset. Even the opening words which appear on the screen – “inspired by historical events” – will likely cause upset. Did the Virgin Mary really appear to three children in rural Portugal in 1917? Did she correctly prophesy the ...
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News AnalysisIt’s one year since church leaders promised to re-examine their attitudes towards racism. So, what’s changed?
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
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InterviewsStephen Cottrell: The Archbishop is on a mission to convert you
The Archbishop of York says he wants to bring evangelistic renewal to the Church of England
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ReviewsHope in the Holy Land: This powerful Israel-Palestine documentary will challenge your assumptions
Like many American evangelicals, Todd Morehead believes the return of the Jews to the land of Israel, and the creation of the modern state in 1948 is a fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy (Ezekiel 37; Amos 9:14-15; Isaiah 66:8, etc). Debates rage over the correct interpretation of ...
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InterviewsDavid Oyelowo: I have built my life on the rock that is Jesus Christ
The British actor opens up about his faith, his doubts and why handling critical reviews is so tricky for him
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ReviewsDepartures - Jon Foreman
There aren’t many Christian bands who have enjoyed a successful career outside of Church circles. And for those who do ‘make it’ in the mainstream, it’s a hard line to walk. Talk about your faith, but don’t be preachy. Be in the world, but not of it. ...
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Opinion7 lessons Christians can learn from Meghan and Harry's interview
The interview of the year was aired on British television last night. Our editor was among the millions who watched
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InterviewsTim Hughes: How Covid-19 is changing the way we worship
The songwriter says it's time to kill our "obsession with excellence"
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OpinionEditor's picks: Our 15 best articles of 2020
Sam Hailes revisits the best of Premier Christianity over the past 12 months
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Opinion‘I lie to my mother and smoke marijuana, but I still talk to Jesus’
Sam Hailes analyses the offensive message of grace contained in LANY’s new song ‘I still talk to Jesus’
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OpinionThe problem with Sean Feucht’s 'Let Us Worship’ campaign
The Bethel-based worship leader Sean Feucht believes the US Government is "silencing the faithful". Sam Hailes responds
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InterviewsRev Chris Lee: The viral vicar of Instagram
He has more followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury and tens of thousands watch his 60-second sermons. BBC News has dubbed him “an internet sensation”, but what message is Rev Chris Lee seeking to communicate?
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Magazine EditorialFrom the editor: Why we're saying black lives matter
Our editor Sam Hailes introduces the new cover of Premier Christianity magazine
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Real Life'I thank God I've been delivered from one of the most painful conditions in the world'
Church leader Eric Gaudion endured one of the most painful conditions known to humanity for 22 years. He was admitted to hospital more than 100 times and went through 30 surgeries before a groundbreaking transplant gave him his life back
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OpinionDavid Pawson (1930-2020): One of the greatest Bible teachers of his generation
The British Bible teacher David Pawson has died aged 90 after a battle with bone cancer and a mild form of Parkinson's disease. Sam Hailes remembers him
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OpinionDid David Wilkerson predict coronavirus?
In recent weeks, a rumour has circulated online that a well known, now deceased pastor and author prophesied the world would be “shut down” by a “plague”. Our editor, Sam Hailes, investigates
