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InterviewsJoel Muddamelle: ‘There are spiritual forces that absolutely hate you’
Joel Muddamalle’s new book explores spiritual warfare, dark powers and the victory of Christ. He speaks to Sam Hailes about the heroic faith of his missionary grandparents, the dangers of celebrity culture in Christianity and how you can discern the unseen battle
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ReviewsHave Christians lost sight of the real Jesus? This book says so
The Missing Messiah challenges readers to consider whether their view of Jesus has been shaped more by culture than by scripture. Clear and practical, it offers a compelling call to discipleship, though some critiques feel overly broad, says our reviewer
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OpinionJiDion says streaming brings out the worst in him. Christian content creators should pay attention
After his arrest during a livestream, Christian content creator JiDion announced he was quitting livestreaming. AJ Gomez reflects on the danger of an online world that rewards escalation and spectacle for a Christian trying to put those impulses to death
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OpinionThe Church says all work matters to God. I’m not sure we believe it
When Derek Hughes cut his ministry hours and began building a business, he felt the quiet drop in status that comes when Christian work is no longer the focus. Reflecting on vocation, grief and Genesis 1, he asks whether the Church truly believes that Monday belongs to God
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OpinionGareth Southgate is right about the crisis facing men. The Church is uniquely placed to help
Gareth Southgate’s new documentary has drawn national attention to the struggles facing young men across Britain. Jade Ross says that if we want to change their future, the Church must start helping boys with preventative measures
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OpinionGod sees beyond the labels the world has placed on you
Bullied as a child that dealt with ADHD, Daniel Curtis was made to wrestle with labels and limitations from people who had no right to define him. Here, he raises the question: who were you before the world told you who to be?
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OpinionAndy Burnham might identify as Catholic, but will he uphold Christian ethics?
The man who wants to be PM was brought up as a Catholic, but he has also championed puberty blockers for transgender teens, expressed sympathy for assisted dying and signalled support for a conversion therapy ban. Lois McLatchie-Miller takes a closer look at Andy Burnham’s views on ethical issues
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Regular ColumnistsWhat my worst pastoral blunders taught me
From awkward hospital visits to forgotten names and embarrassing assumptions, Jeff Lucas reflects on his most face-palm-inducing pastoral moments
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InterviewsCan you go from atheist to Christian in 12 weeks? Meet the friends who turned Alpha into a social experiment
When Jay Painter became a Christian, he took a novel approach to sharing his faith with his best friend. He convinced Lewis Rebaudo to join him on an Alpha course – and documented the journey on Instagram. Would Lewis find faith too? We spoke to them both to find out
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Real Life‘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
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Testimonies‘I didn’t know how to become a Christian. Then God met me in a vision’
Katie Ivings grew up a stranger to Christianity, but her grandfather’s funeral and a mysterious vision of a door in her student accomodation set her on an unexpected path to faith
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OpinionNoni Madueke and Bukayo Saka should be rivals. Instead, their brotherhood tells a Christian story
Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are competing for the same England position, yet Saka describes their relationship not in terms of envy or rivalry, but respect and brotherhood. Andrew Dutton explores the Christian values shaping their bond
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ReviewsWant to better support those who grieve? Read this
A new book by David Oliver, written following the sudden death of his son Joel, offers a thoughtful exploration of grief that combines personal experience with biblical insight and practical guidance for supporting those who mourn, says our reviewer
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OpinionThe Church is full of entrepreneurs. But they’re struggling alone
Neary half of all Christians make money from business or a side hustle. They are trusting God and stepping out in faith every day - but the Church is failing to recognise or make space for them, says Derek Hughes
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OpinionDoes death make you feel uncomfortable? That’s because we’re not made for it
As Rev Jamie Sewell watched the body of his 95-year-old parishioner weaken, he saw her faith deepen. Humans find death so hard because we were made for eternity, he says. We only make peace with it when we find the hope of heaven
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OpinionNicki Minaj says the music industry is demonic. But she's no conspiracy theorist
In a conversation with Bryce Crawford, rapper Nicki Minaj said she was unprepared for the spiritual warfare she would face as a music artist. Hope Bonarcher asks what Christians should make of her claims that the entertainment industry is full of secret societies
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OpinionThree men died in a fire near my vicarage. I was not a good Christian neighbour to them
Nine years after the Grenfell Tower disaster, another west London fire killed three men in Rev Jamie Sewell’s parish. The tragedy caused him to reflect on what Christian community and being a good Samaritan really looks like
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OpinionBryce Crawford and Tristan Tate spoke aimlessly for two hours. Christians need better conversations than this
Bryce Crawford and Tristan Tate spent nearly two hours discussing their Christian faith. But after listening to an exchange devoid of curiosity, in which troubling claims went unchallenged, Tim Yearsley was left wondering whether it was a conversation worth having in the first place
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OpinionMore people than ever are reading the Bible online. We have the data to prove it
YouVersion’s Bible app has been downloaded one billion times and continues to break daily engagement records. Its founder, Bobby Gruenewald reflects on how digital accessibility is transforming Bible reading and creating unprecedented opportunities for churches to meet faith-curious seekers where they already are
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Magazine FeaturesWas St Peter really crucified upside down?
The martyrdoms of St Peter and St Paul have long been cited as evidence for the truth of Christianity. But how strong is the historical case - and what does their extraordinary witness teach believers today?
