The Premier League revival: Why footballers can't stop talking about Jesus
Prince William says he has a "quiet faith" – but what does that mean?
Why Christians should defend Muslims’ right to pray in Trafalgar Square
Make Christianity weird again
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Opinion
How the abortion ‘fact checkers’ got it wrong
The latest House of Lords decision marks a profound shift in Britain’s abortion law. By removing criminal liability from women at any stage of pregnancy, it legalises abortion up to birth—whatever fact-checkers claim, says ADF’s Robert Clarke
Opinion
Prince William says he has a "quiet faith" – but what does that mean?
Newspapers have reported that the future King of England does have a faith, despite not attending church regularly or expressing it as loudly as his grandmother or father. But what does it mean to have a ‘quiet faith’ wonders Rev Jamie Sewell, and how should Christians respond to the comments
Opinion
Why Christians should defend Muslims’ right to pray in Trafalgar Square
Conservative MP Nick Timothy has caused controversy after calling a public iftar gathering in London’s Trafalgar Square an “act of domination” by Muslims. Creating a culture of suspicion and exclusion towards people of other faiths is neither British nor Christian, argues David Taylor. He believes Christians should be the first to defend the right of Muslims to gather and pray peacefully
Opinion
Make Christianity weird again
In striving to be ‘normal’, the Church has committed a grave missional error, says Tim Alford. If we want to reach a spiritually open generation, it’s time to make space for people to encounter God – even if it looks weird
Opinion
Assisted dying is an attempt to control death. But Christianity says the grave is not the end
Throughout the ages, humans have grappled with the meaning of death. It points towards the fact that we were made for eternity, says Andrew Fellows. In a society obsessed with controlling dying, only Christianity really makes sense of it
Opinion
Why we need a new theology of grief
Our understanding of victory in Christ can lead us to champion hope at the expense of making space for loss, says David Oliver. Christians need to be able to express pain and disappointment without judgement
Opinion
The public are clear about their position on abortion up to birth. The Church should be too
Parliament has once again pushed the boundaries of abortion law, but the public remain unconvinced — with just 1 per cent of women supporting abortion up to birth, notes Lois McLatchie-Miller. As the law moves further than most are comfortable with, the Church must speak clearly and courageously for both mother and child, she argues
Opinion
People come to church for all sorts of reasons. We must give them the reason to stay: Christ
Esther Walker’s account of attending church as a newcomer in The Times is no typical revival story. Drawn in by her son’s cricket superstitions and kept by an amusing vicar, Rev Peter Crumpler says her honest reflections offer vital lessons for how the Church reaches those outside its walls
The Premier League revival: Why footballers can't stop talking about Jesus
Jesus is being openly talked about in the heart of the world’s biggest football league. For Christians looking to share their faith, this cultural moment could be an open goal, says Martin Saunders
Overdoses and tea: My 24 hours with the radical pastor caring for Britain’s forgotten streets
Needle exchanges, overdoses, rough sleepers and prayer. In Burnley, Pastor Mick Fleming runs a church unlike many others. AJ Gomez followed the addict turned pastor to witness what building a church for those on the margins really looks like
The ultimate betrayal: When my husband broke his vows, God remained faithful
When Megan’s marriage collapsed amid revelations of serious sexual crime and infidelity, her world shattered. This is how she discovered that even in life’s darkest moments, God’s presence can still be found
From ‘Oh Happy Day’ to ‘The Blessing’: The history of modern worship in 10 songs
Veteran record producer and friend to countless worship leaders, Les Moir shares the stories behind the songs which have shaped the faith of millions
The battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
As evangelicals in the Church of England push for new churches to be planted while traditionalists rally to “save the parish”, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury will need to grapple with questions of place, power and what it really means to be a local church in 21st-century England. Tim Wyatt reports
How to make reading books part of your discipleship to Jesus
As the UK launches the National Year of Reading, Sydney Tooth explores how reading books can help Christians to grow in empathy, discipline and virtue
The Premier League revival: Why footballers can't stop talking about Jesus
Overdoses and tea: My 24 hours with the radical pastor caring for Britain’s forgotten streets
The ultimate betrayal: When my husband broke his vows, God remained faithful
From ‘Oh Happy Day’ to ‘The Blessing’: The history of modern worship in 10 songs
The battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
How to make reading books part of your discipleship to Jesus
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BBC Radio DJ Swarzy on gospel moments on air, costly obedience and living out loud for Jesus
The BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ encountered God while shoplifting – and hasn’t stopped talking about Him since. She speaks to Emma Fowle about seizing gospel moments in secular spaces, the cost of standing by her convictions and why she refuses to tone down her love for Jesus
Rev Al Gordon on creativity, AI and why the next great move of God is already here
We’re living through the greatest technological revolution in human history – and it’s preparing the ground for a spiritual awakening. Rev Al Gordon, leader of SAINT church in Hackney, tells Sam Hailes why the Church must rediscover its God-given creativity in the age of AI
LZ7 frontman Lindz West on preaching the gospel from Europe's biggest stages
Christian dance band LZ7 is touring Europe with one of the biggest popstars in the world. But frontman Lindz West says it’s not (just) about the music. He can’t resist the opportunity to share the gospel with 600,000 young people
‘We never saw sacred and secular as separate’ After the Fire’s Peter Banks looks back on a remarkable career
They toured with rock legends, scored a US Top 10 hit after disbanding, and never compromised their Christian faith. Tony Cummings speaks with founder Peter Banks about After The Fire’s extraordinary career navigating the mainstream music industry, and why their new ‘Bright Lights’ box set proves they were one of Britain’s finest bands of their time
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‘My doctor gave me three years to live. But I know who numbers my days’
When Andy Robinson was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, he found peace where he expected fear. Today, he’s navigating the tension between praying for healing and preparing for heaven
‘My father was arrested for pastoring a church in China. Please pray for his release’
Grace Jin Drexel’s father, Ezra Jin, pastored one of China’s largest independent churches before being arrested in a crackdown on religious freedom last year. She shares her story of growing up under persecution and explains why the Chinese Church continues to grow, despite government pressure
Why our church built a bus stop for prayer
On one busy inner city estate, a church decided that prayer should not be confined to the building, but integrated into the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here’s what happened when they build a ‘prayer stop’ outside their church where no buses ever stop, but plenty of people do
‘God told me to step aside from worship music – and then led me to buy a castle in Scotland’
Andrew Mitchell walked away from worship ministry, only to discover that God had far bigger plans than he could have imagined
The A-level student: 'My hope is to have more opportunities to share the gospel'
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 loved my church – until infertility made it unbearable’
Two miscarriages and years of infertility left Debbie Newson traumatised – and church, once her spiritual home, became the place she most needed to avoid. She explains what went wrong, and why understanding the effects of trauma can go a long way
Skills and literacy: helping women overcome crisis in CAR
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How should Christians respond to the war in Iran?
As US commanders reportedly invoke Armageddon to justify war with Iran, AJ Gomez reports on how Christian leaders are debating the meaning of biblical prophecy
Is Soul Survivor Watford being unfairly rewarded after the Pilavachi scandal?
Two years after founder Mike Pilavachi was exposed for abuse and bullying, Soul Survivor Watford has been given a prominent role in the Diocese of St Albans’ renewal strategy. Is it inappropriate to ‘reward’ the church in this way? Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at the story
How the NFL is becoming a platform for the gospel
The presence of Christianity in America’s National Football League (NFL) appears to be intensifying. AJ Gomez reports
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‘TV, fame and success couldn’t satisfy me, but falling in love with God changed everything’
Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow star David Harper was sceptical of Christianity for most of his life. But after witnessing his daughter’s “miraculous” recovery from serious depression, he launched an eleventh-month investigation into the faith. The results astounded him
‘Learning about Jane Austen’s faith led me to Jesus’
Beatrice Scudeler thought confirmation wasn’t for her. She explains how the Christian faith of her favourite author helped change her mind
The ultimate betrayal: When my husband broke his vows, God remained faithful
When Megan’s marriage collapsed amid revelations of serious sexual crime and infidelity, her world shattered. This is how she discovered that even in life’s darkest moments, God’s presence can still be found
I’m a digital evangelist, and so are you. Here are 5 principles to help you share Jesus with the world
A recent survey from the Lausanne Movement found that 95% of Christian leaders agreed that digital technology will have a huge impact on fulfilling The Great Commission. But far fewer said the Church currently represents Jesus online in a way that feels “real and relevant”. Glen Scrivener explains how you can share the gospel in a way that really connects
Overdoses and tea: My 24 hours with the radical pastor caring for Britain’s forgotten streets
Needle exchanges, overdoses, rough sleepers and prayer. In Burnley, Pastor Mick Fleming runs a church unlike many others. AJ Gomez followed the addict turned pastor to witness what building a church for those on the margins really looks like
Why the resurrection changes everything
If death has the final word, our lives are little more than beautiful pages destined for the fire. But if Jesus truly rose from the dead, then nothing done in Him is ever wasted, says Mike Hood
From ‘Oh Happy Day’ to ‘The Blessing’: The history of modern worship in 10 songs
Veteran record producer and friend to countless worship leaders, Les Moir shares the stories behind the songs which have shaped the faith of millions
The Premier League revival: Why footballers can't stop talking about Jesus
Jesus is being openly talked about in the heart of the world’s biggest football league. For Christians looking to share their faith, this cultural moment could be an open goal, says Martin Saunders
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