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Victoria Beckham nearly gave up. What can her comeback teach us about faith?
Jenny Sanders reflects on what Victoria Beckham’s difficult journey from Spice Girl to successful fashion designer can teach us about perseverance. Drawing on her own experiences of depression, grief and financial hardship, Jenny explores what it means to keep going when life feels overwhelming and God seems far away.
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Katie Taylor’s retirement from boxing – we too can fight the good fight
Joy Roxborough reflects on Katie Taylor’s retirement from boxing and the Christian faith that has underpinned her remarkable career. She considers what Taylor’s example can teach us about perseverance, humility and trusting God when life gets tough.
What can Christians learn from the death of the pastor’s wife?
Jacinta Read explores the difficult questions raised by the Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Drawing on her experience working in a church and pastoral care, she asks how Christians can respond with humility while helping to make the church a safer place.
I stayed silent because I thought God wanted me to: The hidden cost of faith and abuse
Christian author and educator Lucy D. Ola knows what it is like to wrestle with the tension between faith, marriage and abuse. Here, she shares how the belief that God wanted her to stay silent kept her in an abusive marriage – and how finding her voice helped her begin to rebuild her life.
Relationships
I stayed silent because I thought God wanted me to: The hidden cost of faith and abuse
Christian author and educator Lucy D. Ola knows what it is like to wrestle with the tension between faith, marriage and abuse. Here, she shares how the belief that God wanted her to stay silent kept her in an abusive marriage – and how finding her voice helped her begin to rebuild her life.
The Lens
In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens
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One Elle of a woman
Lizzie Hutchison writes for The Lens column for Woman Alive, taking a playful look at Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods and what Elle Woods can teach us about staying true to who we are. From pink power suits to unexpected life detours, Lizzie finds some surprisingly Christian wisdom in Elle’s journey.
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NEW IN CULTURE
What singer Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak taught me about hearing God
BBC’s Emma Barnett shone a light on endometriosis: Here’s where I found God in my darkest flare-ups
Too many voices: How social media ‘therapy talk’ is confusing our relationships
“The biblical truth about introverts that changed everything for me”
Forget flowers and flirty texts, why “doing the dishes” might be the new love language
Protecting our children or policing their screens? The great social media debate
Can a film or art piece be Christian without mentioning God?
The Beauty Trap: Has the Church bought into the world’s standards?
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What can Christians learn from the death of the pastor’s wife?
Jacinta Read explores the difficult questions raised by the Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Drawing on her experience working in a church and pastoral care, she asks how Christians can respond with humility while helping to make the church a safer place.
“Araceli”: The mysterious little girl who appeared when I needed God most
When Jessica Hymus-Gant felt wounded, isolated and misunderstood while working with children in Mexico, she wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Then a little girl she had never met handed her a piece of paper containing a verse from Psalm 91 – a moment Jessica believes was a powerful reminder that God sees us, even when we feel completely alone.
“We just trusted the organisers”: What really happened at the Big Church Festival tragedy
When tragedy struck the Big Church Festival, killing Pastor Robert Guanco and injuring several others, thousands of Christians were left frightened and searching for answers. But festival-goer, Rhiannon Goulding reflects on what happened beyond the tragedy itself – and the extraordinary calm, kindness and trust she witnessed as thousands of people faced a terrifying situation.
What does God have to do with Miss World? The Eritrean beauty queen who changed my mind
When Alem Derege first heard about Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s first-ever representative at Miss World, she was intrigued by more than the beauty pageant itself. With the Miss World final taking place on Saturday 5 September, Alem reflects on how Snit’s story of faith, family, disability advocacy and discovering her Eritrean identity made her reconsider what a beauty pageant can stand for.
Could gratitude really change your life? Premier Radio host Hannah Woolley says it did
Hannah Woolley discovered the power of gratitude during one of the most uncertain seasons of her family’s life. Now, through a simple daily practice – and the messages she receives from listeners – she’s discovering how choosing thankfulness can shift our perspective and help us notice God’s goodness.
BIBLE
What if we’ve got Proverbs 31 all wrong?
Nellah Grace looks again at Proverbs 31 and asks whether we’ve misunderstood its message. Could it be less about perfection and productivity, and more about wisdom?
Church
Are Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
I married an Anglican as a Catholic – and it changed how I see our differences
When Emily Innes-Whitehouse married her Anglican fiancé as a Catholic, she expected their different traditions to present challenges. Instead, navigating their differences revealed just how much they shared – and strengthened her own faith in the process.
Is this what revival really looks like? A teenager’s challenge to the Church
After four years of attending Christian festivals, Samantha Younger is asking whether the revival young Christians desperately need might look very different from what we expect.
What happened when a Korean prayer team came to our church
Danielle Finch shares how a visit from a Korean prayer team transformed her church and challenged her understanding of God’s global family. Their extraordinary commitment to praying for Britain became a powerful reminder that God is still at work in the UK – and that revival may not be as far away as we think.
Author's corner
Author’s corner
Welcome to the Author’s Corner with Claire Musters where she goes behind the scenes of the writing life, discovering the personal stories behind the authors themselves – from the experiences that shaped them to how they found a publisher, developed their writing style and turned their dream of being published ...
Author’s corner: ‘I have written my memoir, which is the book I said I’d never write’
Emily Owen is an author and speaker who lost her hearing overnight at the age of 21 and has undergone numerous surgeries. From brain surgery and intensive care to learning to live with a life-changing neurological condition, she has discovered what it means to be broken – and to meet God there. She tells Claire Musters how faith fuels her writing and why, despite once saying she never would, she finally wrote her memoir.
Book Club
WA Bookclub with Claire Musters: This month I’m reading…
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist (Zondervan, 978-0310355595)
Book Club: The women we’ve been missing in the Bible – and why it matters
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Book Club: Created to Play: How taking hobbies seriously grows us spiritually by Brianna Lambert
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Book Club: A King Washes Feet: How to love and forgive your friends and enemies
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Book Club: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian resilience by Tish Harrison Warren
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Are Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
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How Holos Kombucha’s Naomi Partridge discovered that business can be a force for good
In Business: The Pilates socks sparking conversations about Jesus
The CEO who says the Holy Spirit is her business strategy
Thinking of going back to work? Here’s what no one tells you about career breaks
Obedience has taken her further than ambition ever could
What if a girl’s first period reflected God’s care, not fear?
How Nicky and Sila Lee’s daughter helped build one of Britain’s most celebrated Christian-owned vineyards
Meet Laura K Sayers: The Illustrator Bringing Faith and Whimsy to Paper Art
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Parenting
Who is God putting on your doorstep? How ordinary encounters can change your life
I thought becoming a mum had ended my acting career – then God did this
“I’m grieving the end of my fertile years – even though I already have four children”
The truth about Christian home-schooling that critics get wrong
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
The hidden spiritual shift every new mum experiences
I’m a midwife – here’s what the Bible really says about breastfeeding
The unexpected way social media helped my son beat depression
Evangeline Lilly: “At my core, the thing that’s most important to me is my faith”
Jemimah Wright explores Evangeline Lilly’s Christian upbringing, her years of questioning and searching, and what she says about following Christ today.
I was a Christian clinical psychologist – but it was a client who taught me about forgiveness
Retired clinical psychologist Katherine O’Neill explores what true forgiveness can look like after abuse – and how one client’s journey challenged her understanding of what it means to let go. Through Millie’s story, she discovers that forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, but about finding freedom from the shame and self-blame left behind.
My birthday turned into a travel nightmare – but God gave me something far better
When a cancelled flight left her stranded at Heathrow Airport on her birthday, Jamie Phear found herself facing an unexpected lesson in surrender. She reflects on how God met her in the interruption, revealing that true contentment isn’t found in perfectly executed plans, but in trusting his presence through life’s disappointments.
Welcome to the first Woman Alive online magazine
Welcome to the very first edition of our new online magazine! While it’s the end of an era for our beloved print publication, it’s also the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and I’m so glad you’ve joined us.
The interview that changed everything: How I discovered the gift God had already given me
Jamie Phear reflects on the unexpected words spoken over her in a job interview that became the beginning of a deeper journey into God’s calling. She explores what it means to discover the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed within each of us, and why those gifts are meant to be used for the common good.
I tried to disprove Jesus, instead, the evidence changed my life forever
Writer Stephanie Rousselle shares the remarkable story of how a determined teenage atheist set out to debunk Christianity, only to find herself captivated by the truth of the resurrection. She reveals why delighting in God, not simply believing in Him, is the secret to a joyful, enduring and fruit-bearing faith.
Why I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them
Bestselling author Jennifer Eivaz shares her testimony of healing from childhood trauma and explains why she believes spiritual curses are a biblical reality that Christ came to break. Drawing on both personal experience and Scripture, she explores how Jesus offers freedom from destructive generational patterns and the hope of a new legacy.
The faith of Bonnie Tyler: The rock legend who never let go of Jesus
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm pays tribute to the life and legacy of Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock icon whose powerhouse voice defined a generation. She reflects on the singer’s enduring faith in Jesus Christ and the hope that sustained her throughout her life.
“You only believe that because…” What Jennifer Aniston’s comments can teach us about faith
Jemimah Wright explores the debate sparked by Jennifer Aniston’s appearance on a popular podcast and asks whether many of us are making a common logical mistake when we discuss faith. Could understanding the “genetic fallacy” help Christians have more gracious, and more persuasive, conversations about Jesus?
I camped at Wimbledon, and what I found after dark completely surprised me
Sophie Dianne spent a night in the famous Wimbledon queue to discover the Christian volunteers bringing kindness, conversation and prayer to tennis fans from around the world. She shares why the work of Love All Serve All reminded her that some of the most powerful acts of evangelism happen far away from a church building.
Evangeline Lilly: “At my core, the thing that’s most important to me is my faith”
I was a Christian clinical psychologist – but it was a client who taught me about forgiveness
My birthday turned into a travel nightmare – but God gave me something far better
Welcome to the first Woman Alive online magazine
The interview that changed everything: How I discovered the gift God had already given me
I tried to disprove Jesus, instead, the evidence changed my life forever
Why I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them
The faith of Bonnie Tyler: The rock legend who never let go of Jesus
“You only believe that because…” What Jennifer Aniston’s comments can teach us about faith
I camped at Wimbledon, and what I found after dark completely surprised me
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