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OpinionThe new Chinese App for single people that asks if you’re dead yet and the importance of a God-created community
Writer Jenny Sanders explores what our global obsession with apps reveals about a deeper human longing for connection. From the rise of social media to China’s starkly named Are You Dead? app, she reflects on loneliness, community and God’s design for meaningful relationships.
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OpinionClothed in grace and couture: faith, beauty, and the legacy of Valentino
Writer Hope Bonarcher considers beauty and fashion through the lens of Christian faith, dignity, and calling, while honouring the enduring influence of Valentino. With reverence for couture and Scripture alike, she explores how dressing well can reflect both God’s love of beauty and the worth of women made in his image.
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Opinion‘What the lack of female toilets in the Japanese parliament taught me about the kingdom of God’
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on an unexpected political problem that reveals a profound spiritual truth. Using the experiences of Japan’s female MPs, she explores how authority can be legally granted yet unrealised, and what that teaches us about living fully in the authority God has already given his people.
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OpinionBeyond couture: beauty, faith, and the legacy of Valentino Garavani
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the death of Valentino Garavani at age 93, one of fashion’s last great couturiers. She contrasts his devotion to outward beauty with a faith-centred understanding of beauty that values inner character over image.
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Opinion‘I am a Christian model, and this is why I decided to start an etiquette school’
Rebecca Pagani reflects on choosing faith and integrity over industry pressure in a world obsessed with image. She shares how surrendering to God reshaped her identity and sparked a vision to help women walk in dignity and purpose.
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OpinionActress Nazanin Boniadi and the Christian call to support Iran’s protesters
Maxine Harrison explores Iran’s growing crisis amid widespread protests and economic collapse. She highlights the hope for change and the urgent call for international solidarity.
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OpinionHigh School Musical star Ashley Tisdale’s toxic mum group experience and what faith teaches us about inclusion
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on Ashley Tisdale’s experience and explores why mums need villages marked by kindness, inclusion, and grace rather than mean-girl dynamics.
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OpinionJustin Bieber on faith, forgiveness, and becoming new
Writer Maxine Harrison explores how Justin Bieber is using his platform to publicly wrestle with faith.
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OpinionTeyana Taylor praises Jesus at the Golden Globes
Writer Maxine Harrison reflects on Teyana Taylor’s recent Golden Globe win and faith-filled acceptance speech, exploring the power of representation, resilience, and God-given purpose. From Hollywood recognition to personal testimony, Harrison examines why Taylor’s words resonated so deeply with Black Christian women and creatives alike.
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OpinionWhat ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ taught me about confession and grace
Writer Jo Acharya shares how this unexpected murder story powerfully illustrates themes of confession and grace. Through her insights, the film becomes a profound exploration of how the Church is called to love and serve rather than judge, revealing the true heart of the Gospel.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from the women joining secret clubbing WhatsApp groups
There’s a wave of people seeking in-person adventures with strangers and writer Lauren Windle thinks they’re on to something.
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OpinionFaith in the face of a national emergency: why UK schools are tackling misogyny
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the stark reality that UK schools are now rolling out anti-misogyny interventions to counter the radicalisation of boys and young men. It’s come to this—and as uncomfortable as that is to admit, it has to be done.
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OpinionBrigitte Bardot (1934–2025): A controversial life seen through faith
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the complex, controversial life of Brigitte Bardot (1934–2025), from global sex symbol to outspoken activist. It tells the story of a woman deeply flawed and fiercely searching, yet loved by Jesus despite it all.
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OpinionFaith, justice and the call to end violence against women and girls
Writer Michelle Tant responds to the Government’s new ten-year strategy on violence against women and girls, welcoming its recognition of VAWG as a national emergency. She argues that this moment calls the church to active, gospel-rooted responsibility in seeking justice and protecting women and girls.
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OpinionThe Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025 as parasocial…what does this say for Christian relationships?
In a year defined by viral language and online intimacy, writer Sophie Sanders explores what our newest words reveal about the way we live, relate, and long to be known. From parasocial to delulu, the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year offers a revealing snapshot of a culture shaped by screens, celebrities, and a deep hunger for connection.
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OpinionMy reaction to The Promised Land series surprised me, and now I want season 2
Faith-based television rarely invites laughter, but The Promised Land is challenging that expectation in bold and unexpected ways. Writer Sophie Dianne explores how the series’ mockumentary approach to the Exodus has sparked both praise and controversy, raising questions about creativity, reverence, and faith-inspired storytelling.
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ArticleIs anyone beyond redemption?
Hope Bonarcher takes a look at the rush of celebrities claiming faith and challenges us to consider who we would find it hard to believe had truly been transformed
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Opinion‘Christmas Karma’: A holiday film that strays from the heart of Christmas
Writer Sophie Dianne examines Christmas Karma, a modern retelling of Dickens that attempts to blend multiculturalism with Christmas tradition. In doing so, she considers whether the film’s reliance on karma ultimately distances it from the message at the centre of the nativity story.
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OpinionA nation in grief: A faithful response to the Bondi tragedy
In the wake of the Bondi shooting earlier this week, Australians are grappling with shock, grief, and searching questions after violence shattered a place synonymous with joy and freedom. In this reflection, Rev. Dr. Tania Harris offers a faith-filled response, inviting us to pause, listen for the Holy Spirit, and consider how God’s light meets us in the darkness.
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OpinionFaith running in the family - a tribute to Joanna Trollope
Following the death of author Joanna Trollope in December 2025, writer Ruth Leigh reflects on the legacy of the Trollopes; exploring faith, family and the enduring power of honest, character-driven fiction.
