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  • CofE bishops don’t believe in God? That's laughable nonsense

  • Jordan Peterson is wrestling with God. Is he a Christian?

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Almost 400 million Christians are persecuted. Why aren’t more people talking about this?

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The 2025 World Watch List from Open Doors has revealed 380 million Christians are now persecuted. Henrietta Blyth is urging prayer for those whose stories are scarcely featured in the headlines

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Arthur Blessitt (1940-2025): The man who walked 40,000 miles for Jesus

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The evangelist Arthur Blessitt became world-famous through carrying a 12 foot cross around the globe in the hope of having conversations with strangers about the gospel. Like many church leaders, RT Kendall was keen to invite Blessitt to speak. Little did he know the upheaval it would cause 

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CofE bishops don’t believe in God? That's laughable nonsense

2025-01-16T16:10:00+00:00By

While the Church is no stranger to misreporting, Tim Wyatt says a recent Spectator article was especially egregious

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1 in 5 don’t believe in democracy. Here’s why Christians must defend it

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A new survey shows an alarming shift toward authoritarianism among young Brits. Democracy isn’t perfect, says Tim Farron MP, but it’s far better than the alternative, and there are distinctly Christian reasons for supporting it

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Richard Hays (1948-2025): The leading New Testament scholar was a real Christian

2025-01-15T15:46:00+00:00By

Richard B. Hays was one of the most influential New Testament scholars of his generation, says Dr Ian Paul.  His radical faith in Christ motivated his scholarship and led him to write a number of game-changing books

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Why Mark Zuckerberg’s free speech reforms offer Christians hope

2025-01-13T16:21:00+00:00By 1 comments

Mark Zuckerberg’s pledge sparks hope for the future of digital liberty, but there is still a long way to go in the fight for freedom of expression says Paul Coleman

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Faith in the fire: How Christians should respond to LA’s wildfires

2025-01-13T14:44:00+00:00By 1 comments

Jacinta Read and her family have been evacuated from their home in Arcadia, Los Angeles, close to the Eaton Canyon wildfire. She shares their experience and calls for Christian charity and compassion in the face of apocalyptic devastation

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Mark Zuckerberg’s changes to Facebook are a gift and a danger to Christians

2025-01-13T12:14:00+00:00By

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that Meta would be reducing censorship and removing fact-checkers. Lani Charlwood, chair of Christians in Media, reflects on the challenges and opportunities it brings

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Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman: ‘All music is worship’

2024-12-19T15:42:00+00:00By

Switchfoot’s lead singer on why his Christian faith is still a mystery, music that breaks down barriers and throwing a worldwide 20th birthday party for his band’s biggest album 

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce: ‘Abortion centres are the modern day Calvary’

2024-12-19T13:45:00+00:00By

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been praying outside abortion centres for the past 20 years. She explains why, despite being arrested twice in recent months, she won’t let changes to the law deter her

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10 fascinating interviews from 2024

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From prime ministers to preachers, we spoke to over 50 fascinating Christians from all walks of life in 2024. Here are ten of the best conversations

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The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’

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The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections

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Discovering the power of quiet in a busy world

2025-01-15T15:42:00+00:00By

In Reclaiming Quiet, Sarah Clarkson invites readers to embrace the transformative power of stillness in a culture consumed by busyness. Reflecting on her personal journey toward holiness, Clarkson explores the profound joy of cultivating a life of holy attention

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The viral vicar of Instagram’s life message is this: Know you are Beloved

2025-01-15T14:15:00+00:00By

Rev Chris Lee’s new book Know You Are Beloved offers a heartfelt exploration of God’s transformative love and its impact on our identity and way of life. Drawing on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, Lee presents a call to discipleship rooted in the assurance of being deeply loved by our creator

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Jordan Peterson is wrestling with God. Is he a Christian?

2025-01-13T11:53:00+00:00By

Renowned Canadian psychologist and bestselling author Jordan Peterson is delving deeper into the Bible. We Who Wrestle with God tackles themes of sin, morality, and purpose. But does this 505-page tome mark his arrival at faith - or is he still on the journey?

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Top 10 Christian songs of 2024

2025-01-10T10:52:00+00:00By

Premier Christian Radio daytime host Josh Carter looks back at his favourite tracks from 2024 and gives you his recommendations for starting your new year the right way

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Bible by the Beach 2025: Discover the Power of God at work

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Winter Gardens in Blackpool will host inspirational christian conference in 2025

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In 2025, Refreshment UK are holding a conference at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool that combines mission, outreach and inspirational teaching

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‘Christians told me I was going to hell’

As a young surfer Ernie Morrow was hounded by a preacher who told him he was destined for hell. Even as more of Ernie’s friends became Christians he brushed off their attempts at evangelism. But witnessing one of America’s worst fires coupled with an evangelistic message from Billy Graham turned his life around

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From worldly success to fulfilment in God

Stood atop a VIP table in a New York nightclub, rapper Eugy Official had an out-of-body experience in which God asked him a single question. It would change the course of his musical career 

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‘If you charge me, I’m going to bring 50 homeless people to eat the meal I’ve paid for’

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When a wealthy businessman paid for 50 homeless men to go to lunch, Jon Kuhrt was reminded of the parable of the banquet – and of our human propensity to mixed motives

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‘We’re trying to change skiers’ perceptions of who God is’

When Lara and Will Sussman became Christians, they wondered how God could use them. It turned out, he wanted them just where they were – in a French ski resort 

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The high sheriff: ‘My faith in Jesus shapes what 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 on the frontline

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‘An angel saved my life – by sticking my foot to the curb!’

Do you believe in miracles? Charlie Gobel recalls the evening he was miraculously saved from death, and how it changed his life forever 

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‘Christmas was often the worst time of the year, but with God’s help, I have managed to reclaim it’

Does the biblical instruction to honour your parents mean you have to spend the festive period with your emotionally abusive alcoholic father? That’s a question Alexandra Walker grappled with for many years

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The new mum: ‘God has called me to this role’

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