‘I used social media to invite people to be baptised. 170 people turned up from across the UK’
‘I was inside the towers on 9/11. I know God spared my life for a reason’
Does the sequel to The Shack live up to the hype?
JD Vance is right. The antichrist may be walking among us
The Christian faith of Katie Taylor
Is Philip Anthony Mitchell profiteering from the Gospel?
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Opinion
The Christian faith of Mr T
The star of The A-Team and Rocky III is less than impressed with the new Netflix documentary made about his life. Why the focus on his hard-man screen persona and not his long-standing belief in Jesus? Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the man behind the myth
Opinion
4 reasons why I believe you should avoid The Passion Translation
Bethel Church has stopped selling The Passion Translation of the Bible amid concerns over alleged plagiarism. One of the translation’s leading critics David Fish explains why he believes The Passion falls so dangerously short of the standards Christians should expect
Opinion
JD Vance is right. The antichrist may be walking among us
The US Vice President J.D. Vance suggested in a recent interview that the antichrist could already be among us. David Griffiths believes his comments are reasonable. He argues our modern world is beginning to resemble the kind of civilisation that scripture predicts
Opinion
If a concert in St Paul’s doesn’t point to Christ, it shouldn’t happen
News that St Paul’s Cathedral has partnered with London nightclub Fabric to host a series of concerts has provoked mixed response from Christians. Tony Wilson wrestles with the ideas of sacred and secular and says whatever happens in a church should glorify God alone
Opinion
Accountability doesn’t work one-to-one. It needs a room
After years of one-to-one mentoring relationships that quietly collapsed, Derek Hughes began to question whether accountability was ever meant to rest on a single relationship. He reflects on why accountability may need a room, not just a pair
Opinion
The Christian faith of Katie Taylor
As Katie Taylor prepares for her farewell fight at Croke Park, AJ Gomez reflects on the Christian faith that shaped her impossible dream, carried her through boxing history and now gives her peace as she prepares to leave the ring
Opinion
Mockery of the Big Church tragedy shows we’re still in a spiritual battle
Alongside the outpouring of grief that followed a death at Big Church Festival, there were also insults and mockery of the Christian faith. Lani Charlwood says we should be grieved, but not surprised. Even in a spiritually hungry society, there will always be hostility towards God
Opinion
Preacher, please don’t shout!
Jesus preached passionately, and even offended people. But Dr Claire Williams wonders if he ever shouted during his sermons - and if we, too, should find a way to communicate with our congregations without raising our voices
How I smuggled Bibles across a border
Concealed beneath jigsaw pieces, twelve Bibles illegally crossed a border somewhere in North Africa. But it was the courage of the Christians waiting to receive scripture that left our journalist reflecting on what it truly means to give Jesus your all
The Odyssey: Why Christopher Nolan’s surprisingly Christian epic will preach
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is a cinematic epic of monsters, battles and astonishing spectacle. But beneath it all are powerful themes of sin, sacrifice, redemption and a kingdom waiting for its king to return. Martin Saunders explores why The Odyssey has so much to say to Christians today
Luminiscence: Westminster Cathedral as you’ve never seen it before
As cathedrals across the UK court controversy with gimmicky installations, Luminiscence at Westminster Cathedral offers a genuinely breathtaking alternative
What I’ve learned from hanging out in Christian care homes
After nearly two years of visiting Pilgrims’ Friend Society care homes, 26-year-old Tyler Sewell-Nicholas reflects on the unexpected lessons she has learned from older people about faith, friendship and the gift of truly listening
Why your favourite Christian novel is probably steeped in Christian values
Why do some books become instant classics while others fade into obscurity? Beatrice Scudeler says many of our most beloved stories have distinctly Christian themes, even if their authors don’t believe
How to become a dementia-inclusive Church
How can your church ensure people living with dementia remain welcomed, valued and spiritually nourished? Rev Mark Wormell shares a wealth of practical tips
Immigration: Two Christians debate what Jesus would do
Immigration has become one of the defining political issues of our time. But how should followers of Jesus think about border control and biblical hospitality? Dr Krish Kandiah OBE and Rev Dr Nigel Scotland share their differing perspectives
Why Christians shouldn’t give up on mainstream media
The BBC and other legacy news organisations are often criticised – sometimes rightly. But Martin Saunders argues that Christians should be wary of abandoning trusted journalism for a digital world of AI-generated misinformation, biased influencers and echo chambers
How I smuggled Bibles across a border
The Odyssey: Why Christopher Nolan’s surprisingly Christian epic will preach
Luminiscence: Westminster Cathedral as you’ve never seen it before
What I’ve learned from hanging out in Christian care homes
Why your favourite Christian novel is probably steeped in Christian values
How to become a dementia-inclusive Church
Immigration: Two Christians debate what Jesus would do
Why Christians shouldn’t give up on mainstream media
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Peter Vardy: The Christian businessman who closed on Sundays – and sold more cars
What does it look like to put Christian faith into practice in the competitive world of selling cars? Businessman and philanthropist Peter Vardy reveals what happened when he put biblical principles before conventional wisdom – and why a remarkable answer to prayer left his family with no doubt that God still works miracles
Dr Amy Orr-Ewing: ‘We’ve made forgiveness a weapon for the powerful. It is never that in the hands of Jesus’
We’ve misunderstood forgiveness, says Dr Amy Orr-Ewing. The Church has weaponised it against victims, while society has dismissed it as weak. Now it’s time to reclaim this gospel jewel – and show a culture of rage and retaliation why forgiveness is truly a superpower
CeCe Winans: ‘I’ve got to stand for righteousness, no matter what’s popular’
The most decorated female gospel singer of all time talks about quitting the music industry to plant a church, living with integrity and how her struggles with social media led to the release of her latest number one album
Graham Daniels: The Christians in Sport director helping elite footballers find Jesus
As the Premier League returns, Graham Daniels explains why more footballers than ever are turning to Jesus – and why fame, goals and trophies can never satisfy the human heart
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‘I was inside the towers on 9/11. I know God spared my life for a reason’
25 years after a terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre, Sujo John recalls how God miraculously spared him and his wife, who were both working in the twin towers that day. Now, they dedicate their lives to rescuing victims of sex trafficking
‘I knew how to navigate cancer with God because an older person showed me’
When Rachel Turner was a child, her friendship with an older man named George was her favourite part of church life. Decades later, his example became a blueprint for her faith – and a powerful reminder of why intergenerational friendships matter
The senior housekeeper: ‘I love singing worship songs while I work’
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
‘I was living a double life while I was in the Newsboys’
After losing everything to drink, drugs and sexual sin, former Newsboys frontman John James thought his ministry was over. As fresh questions surround the band’s legacy, John shares the remarkable story of how God’s relentless grace restored his life – and why no one is beyond redemption
The Christian yoga teacher: 'Being a follower of Jesus shapes everything I do'
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
‘A stranger gave me a camera when I was a teenager. It changed the course of my life’
When Emmanuel Hammond was 14 years old, he attended his first Christian festival. There, a photographer felt prompted in a dream to give the teenager an expensive SLR camera. It released a God-given gift that he has been refining ever since
From reading to responding: Why Gaza needs us now
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The Bible changes lives
How having the New Testament in his language led Komlan from being an alcoholic outcast to village leader in Togo
ChildAid: Helping Children Discover Hope and Opportunity
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How local leaders are changing lives in Sierra Leone
Despite experiencing war and homelessness, Tom Menjor refused to let hardship define his future. Today, as All We Can’s country representative, he is helping local organisations tackle poverty and protect vulnerable girls through a distinctly Christian model of partnership that puts local people in the lead
Is Philip Anthony Mitchell profiteering from the Gospel?
The prominent American pastor is selling VIP tickets for his podcast tour. He denies wrongdoing but the preacher’s pulpit pushback has only fuelled the fires of the controversy, reports Tim Wyatt
Pete Greig is warning Christians to ‘Prepare for war’. Could he be right?
24-7 Prayer leader Pete Greig is reluctantly stating that war may be coming. Sam Hailes unpacks the claims and considers how seriously Christians should take the warning
Can Andy Burnham finally fix Britain’s social care crisis?
As the new prime minister promises to fix the UK’s broken social care system, Christians say they are hopeful but cautious
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‘I thought I’d messed up my life, but when I cried for help, I met the God of grace’
Growing up in a Catholic family, Suzanne Elder longed to please God. However, a convent education left her feeling empty and she struggled through two difficult marriages. In desperation, she cried out to God and, soon after, encountered the gospel of grace for the very first time
'I was a pagan high priestess. Then I met Jesus'
After two decades teaching paganism, Ashley Collins never imagined she would find herself in church. She explains how the death of Charlie Kirk became the unexpected catalyst that led her to Christ
How I smuggled Bibles across a border
Concealed beneath jigsaw pieces, twelve Bibles illegally crossed a border somewhere in North Africa. But it was the courage of the Christians waiting to receive scripture that left our journalist reflecting on what it truly means to give Jesus your all
How to become a dementia-inclusive Church
How can your church ensure people living with dementia remain welcomed, valued and spiritually nourished? Rev Mark Wormell shares a wealth of practical tips
What I’ve learned from hanging out in Christian care homes
After nearly two years of visiting Pilgrims’ Friend Society care homes, 26-year-old Tyler Sewell-Nicholas reflects on the unexpected lessons she has learned from older people about faith, friendship and the gift of truly listening
The Odyssey: Why Christopher Nolan’s surprisingly Christian epic will preach
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is a cinematic epic of monsters, battles and astonishing spectacle. But beneath it all are powerful themes of sin, sacrifice, redemption and a kingdom waiting for its king to return. Martin Saunders explores why The Odyssey has so much to say to Christians today
Why your favourite Christian novel is probably steeped in Christian values
Why do some books become instant classics while others fade into obscurity? Beatrice Scudeler says many of our most beloved stories have distinctly Christian themes, even if their authors don’t believe
NIV, ESV or NRSV: Which Bible should I read?
There are many Bible translations available, so how do we choose the one that is right for us? Dr Jason Myers explains how we got from ancient Greek to modern English, and what we need to know when thinking about the version of scripture that we read
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