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Michelle Agyemang: The faith of a Lioness
My thoughts as a Christian woman on Ulrika Jonsson’s bold rebuttal to ageism
Could Coldplay’s viral moment lead to grace?
‘My body has served me well for 60 years; I need to focus on gratitude not criticism’
Louise Perry and the surprising turn toward Christian wisdom
Jesus and health anxiety
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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
Ozzy and Sharon: A heavy metal love story marked by grace
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. Known for his dark musical persona, Osbourne’s enduring marriage to Sharon reveals a deeper narrative, one of forgiveness, loyalty, and a faith that outlasts fame.
Riding the wave that comes from the storms of life
Tammy Moniz is known both for her faith in Jesus and her deep roots in the local surf community in Hawaii. She met her husband, former professional surfer Tony Moniz, at a surf shop in Honolulu, and they have been running surf schools in Waikiki beach together for many years. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about finding faith and how life has changed since becoming a grandmother
I didn’t ‘see’ the light, until I was blind
Geraldine Alford, 82 was blinded in her 30s in a car crash. She later found Christ, and the love of a man who was also blind
‘Unlearning and relearning my history’
Kirsten Rees is an American-born mother of three and founder of All Being Wellness, which helps women to explore their body’s unique health story. She is married to Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol from 2016-2024 and now a Labour peer in the House of Lords. She shares honestly about her journey away from American Republicanism to embracing a faith and life that is open to grappling and questioning
‘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
Relationships
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I feel bitter towards my dead husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a wife who is angry with what she has found out about her dead husband.
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My thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same sex attracted
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
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BIBLE
Recognising the season
Kate Orson says it is important for us to engage with Revelation, and be aware of the times we are living in
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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
’I hated being alone, but sharing the Bible in my care home has given me new purpose’
Today is International Friendship Day, a perfect time to celebrate the surprising ways God brings people together. Maureen Barker shares how moving into a care home and reading the Bible with others not only restored her mental health but led to deep, life-giving friendships rooted in faith.
‘How grief reshaped my relationship with God.’
Misty Reshun shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the death of her son, Derrion.
‘You are my disciples if you love one another’*
I’ve been contemplating the importance of responsiveness. Jesus honours those who are responsive in Matthew 25:40, reminding us, “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”. Responding to the hungry, the sick and the stranger is, in essence, a ...
God provided a house for my mum
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
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
’I hated being alone, but sharing the Bible in my care home has given me new purpose’
‘How grief reshaped my relationship with God.’
‘You are my disciples if you love one another’*
God provided a house for my mum
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
Health and wellbeing
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BUSINESS
‘It doesn’t feel like a job’
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
The untold stories of motherhood
Room for one more?
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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