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The Word of God carried me through my miscarriage
What I learned about hope from surfing
Are weight loss jabs a threat to our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit?
7 ways to combat overwhelm
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why is my boyfriend always playing video games?
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In the July issue, singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James shares about her new life in Nashville, the heart behind the movie Unsung Hero (based on her own family), and the book she’s co-written with her husband, Cubby Fink.
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Real life
‘God is in the business of taking the hard and bringing good’
Rebecca St James is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, speaker, podcaster and actress. Her latest book, Lasting Ever: Faith, music, family, and being found by true love, written with her husband Cubbie Fink, was released earlier this year. She discussed being in the spotlight from an early age, purity culture, collaborating with her brothers and juggling marriage and parenthood with Esther Higham from Premier Christian Radio
What was meant to be the best holiday ever
Rhiannon Goulding shares how her meticulous planning did not ensure she enjoyed her bucket list trip…
What happened when porn-star cried, ‘Jesus, Buddha, God, whichever one of you is real, save me.’
Sophie Dianne on ex porn star Brittni De La Mora’s testimony of coming to Christ and leaving porn.
Rockstar wife - the privileges and struggles of living in the spotlight
Esther Higham speaks with Anna Smith, author and speaker, wife of singer Martin Smith, mother of six and grandmother of two
‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Marcia Dixon MBE has won many awards, been appointed a faith advisor to the government and appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Despite all these accolades, as she turned 60, it was to faith matters that her mind turned first
Relationships
My thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same sex attracted
Dr. Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose 11-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality.
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why is my boyfriend always playing video games?
How grief can change a Christian marriage
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Our son has just told us he is same-sex attracted, and his dad is horrified
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I’ve gone off sex since I turned 50
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Why are Christian women wasting money on egg freezing?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I want to find a husband so should I church hop in my city to look for what is available?!
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BIBLE
The persistent widow: ‘not manipulation, but trust’
Elaine Storkey believes too many preachers have interpreted this parable wrongly, and reveals what it teaches us today
Book Club
Book Club: The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House
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Book Club - Comfort in the Ashes: Explorations in the book of Job to support trauma survivors
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March Book Club - Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood by Chine McDonald
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The new WA podcast is hosted by editor and creative director Tola-Doll Fisher. Each episode she is joined by different guests to discuss what’s trending online and together they will respond to reader questions about sex and relationships from the popular Great Sexpectations series.
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In the light of the Bangor Cathedral scandal, how can women stay safe in spiritual spaces?
Jemimah Wright explores how the toxic culture scandal at Bangor Cathedral reminds us why vigilance, discernment, and courage remain essential parts of our faith journey.
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As Christians, we may not realise how pro-life laws could potentially devalue the lives and dignity of the women they affect most
Sally Hope explores the tragic case of Adriana Smith - a Black nurse whose death and forced posthumous life support to preserve her pregnancy have ignited urgent ethical and theological questions. She challenges us to consider how pro-life laws may in fact devalue the lives and dignity of the women they affect most.
Church
In the light of the Bangor Cathedral scandal, how can women stay safe in spiritual spaces?
Jemimah Wright explores how the toxic culture scandal at Bangor Cathedral reminds us why vigilance, discernment, and courage remain essential parts of our faith journey.
Can egalitarians and complementarians really get along?
Abigail Flavell wonders whether the conflict that surrounds the ‘gender roles’ debate could be an invitation from God to greater love, unity and reconciliation
What I learned about hope from surfing
Lucy Macdonald shares how a surf session in Jeffreys Bay became a vivid picture of what it feels like to wait on God through disappointment and deferred hope.
The Word of God carried me through my miscarriage
Hannah Wickens shares how speaking God’s Word out loud can transform fear into faith. Through everyday moments with her family, she reminds us that the Word of God is truly living and active, shaping hearts and situations alike.
Does Wimbledon star, Aryna Sabalenka believe in God?
Sophie Dianne explores whether Belarusian tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka has a faith in God like her peer, Coco Gauff.
Five ways to avoid the summer haze becoming the summer laze (spiritually)
Jenny Sanders encourages us not to let our spiritual rhythms slip during the summer break, she offers five simple ways to stay connected to God while fully enjoying the rest and refreshment the season brings.
We need to advocate for each other
A few years ago, I faced a challenging situation at one of my sons’ schools. After some reflection, I decided to write a letter, as it allowed me to clarify my thoughts and include everything that concerned me. The headmistress at the time was very supportive and said that I ...
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Your stories of God’s intervention
The power of the name of Jesus
I was at a friend’s party last weekend and got chatting to a girl there who was studying at a local university. I’m in my 30s but for some reason get maternal around people in their late teens and felt protective over this girl, who seemed a bit lost.
For many Christian women, swearing is a taboo, but doesn’t it sometimes just feel good?!
Mum and pastor’s wife, Kathryn Segal, reflects on the complexities of profanities in the context of Christian faith.
I read eight books a week on average, and this is how it has helped my faith
‘These days, as a full time author, speaker, Christian freelance writer and editor, that super power comes in really handy. I have reviewed and critiqued many Christian books and to be able to do the job thoroughly, but quickly, is a gift,’ says Ruth Leigh.
‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
What I learned about hope from surfing
The Word of God carried me through my miscarriage
Does Wimbledon star, Aryna Sabalenka believe in God?
Five ways to avoid the summer haze becoming the summer laze (spiritually)
We need to advocate for each other
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
The power of the name of Jesus
For many Christian women, swearing is a taboo, but doesn’t it sometimes just feel good?!
I read eight books a week on average, and this is how it has helped my faith
‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
Health and wellbeing
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BUSINESS
Come for the skincare, stay for the heartcare
‘Solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time’
Being blind in business
Power and obedience - Fola Komolafe MBE talks about following God’s grace through her career as a female business leader.
What exactly is bitcoin and why should we care?
A new movement in dyslexia-friendly literature
How to rewire your brain through gratitude
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Parenting
Raising my family next door to my parents has given our children a greater understanding of God’s character
Womenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
‘For the first time in my life, I’m being regularly prompted to think seriously about the prospect of me as a mother’
Bringing up strong, confident girls
Come as you are, but could you just…?
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