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ReviewsWhy, as a Christian, I’m conflicted about Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good has sparked controversy among Christians over its spell-casting and sexual content. Despite the concerns, Rebecca Chapman chose to watch it with her son - and found positive as well as more concerning themes along the way
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InterviewsBig Brother victor Richard Storry on criticism, temptation and reading Psalms in the toilet
Richard Storry opens up about his unexpected win on Big Brother 2025, how his faith guided him through the show and the ways it shaped his time in the house
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Magazine FeaturesSanta vs Jesus: When Claus meets the Christ
They’re often pitted against one another, but new research from Paul Kerensa has revealed it hasn’t always been this way. Can the Sleighman and the Saviour be friends after all?
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OpinionCelebrity vicars do a great job. But if we think it’s about us, we’ve lost the plot
Following The Spectator’s critique of “funky vicars”, Rev Michael Coren pushes back, defending his fellow clergy in the public eye and questioning a culture that he says is quicker to sneer than to support
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Magazine FeaturesKPop Demon Hunters: What should Christians make of the biggest film of the year?
The biggest movie in Netflix history was released this summer, but you’ve probably never considered watching it. Martin Saunders explains what you need to know about KPop Demon Hunters – and considers how Christians should respond to the phenomenon that is anime
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OpinionA Christian just won Big Brother - here’s how
Richard Storry’s gracious responses and willingness to turn the other cheek intrigued viewers and housemates alike. It shows how Christian values can triumph even in reality TV’s most challenging environment, says Sophie Sanders
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OpinionHappy birthday to The Chronicles of Narnia. It planted the first seeds of my Christian faith
A childhood encounter with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe changed Michael Coren’s life long before he understood its Christian meaning. On the book’s 75th anniversary, he reflects on the enduring storytelling power of its famous author, C.S. Lewis
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OpinionReligious Education in Northern Ireland is under the spotlight. But Christians need not panic
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has declared Christian-focused religious education in Northern Ireland state schools unlawful, yet Peter Lynas says there are grounds for hope. The way we teach the faith may need to change, but our right to communicate the Gospel remains unhindered, he says
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ReviewsBear Grylls’ new TV series explores miracles through a scientific lens
One man’s desperate search for healing leads him to investigate miraculous claims with scientific rigour in Angel’s new streaming series Miracle. It’s compelling viewing, says Tim Bechervaise, but Bear Grylls’ contribution feels shoehorned in
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ReviewsThe Choral: Religion jostles for space in Alan Bennett’s overstuffed wartime drama
Alan Bennett’s latest film follows a Yorkshire choral society struggling to survive during the first world war. The Choral attempts to show that music and art can heal a broken soul, says Giles Gough, but it’s attempt to address class, gender and religion leaves important themes underdeveloped
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OpinionChristians have been warning about this for decades. Now finally the BBC has been caught red-handed
As the BBC faces mounting allegations of bias and a potential $1billion lawsuit from Donald Trump, Dr Jenny Taylor says the corporation needs to remember its Christian roots and get back to valuing the truth
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ReviewsFaithless: The story behind Bruce Springsteen’s soundtrack to a lost ‘spiritual western’
Maddy Fry reveals the untold story behind Bruce Springsteen’s mysterious soundtrack Faithless, written for an unmade Martin Scorsese film about a Catholic nun and an outlaw
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Opinion6 times God broke through on reality TV
As Jasmine Mitchell is crowned Bake Off champion for 2025, we take a look at other moments when reality TV stars have spoken about their Christian faith on TV. From Big Brother to Love Island, here’s just a few contestants who have pointed to Jesus
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OpinionNicholas Cage is starring in this ‘biblical horror’. I won’t be watching it
The Carpenter’s Son is based on the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Sam Hailes is breaking his usual rule of not getting worked up about films. This one feels like a deliberate provocation, he says
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OpinionThe Celebrity Traitors exposes the spiritual cost of deception
From Alan Carr’s nervous sweating to contestants’ genuine tears, The Celebrity Traitors shows how mistrust corrodes relationships and harms body, mind and soul. But it also reveals our soul-deep longing for authentic connection - which only God can provide in its fullness, says Emma Hide
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ReviewsNetflix’s hit rom-com Nobody Wants This dares to explore interfaith romance
As Nobody Wants This returns for a second season, Bex Chapman commends it as a refreshingly realistic portrayal of what happens when love crosses religious boundaries
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OpinionResist the worldly pressure to always pick a side. Jesus shows us a better way
As division over immigration and social cohesion grows, Bishop Philip North says Christians should reject the temptation to take sides, and instead choose the path of prayer and reconciliation
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OpinionDon’t avoid Halloween, it’s the perfect opportunity to share the gospel
While many Christians step back from Halloween, Nay Dawson has spent five years welcoming trick-or-treaters with lights, games and stories about Jesus. There is no need to retreat, she says, with warmth and welcome this season can be turned into a gospel opportunity
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Jelly Roll: Grace, grit and a hard-fought hallelujah
The country singer recently won a Dove Award for his collaboration with Brandon Lake on ‘Hard fought Hallelujah’. But who is the man behind the tattoos - and what is the story behind his Christian faith? Robin Ham finds a messy tale of redemption that makes space for those on the margins
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Real Life'We got tired of Halloween darkness — so our church created a light beacon'
Angry at the darkness that always seemed to consume their community on Halloween, a group of local churches in Woking, Surrey, decided to take action. Andrew Bates, Outreach Team Leader at New Life Church, shares how their church is redeeming the 31st of October
