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OpinionShould I freeze my eggs while waiting for my Boaz?
Singer-songwriter Rita Ora’s decision to freeze her eggs in her 20s has reignited debate about fertility planning. We explore the practical, emotional, and spiritual questions behind fertility preservation, and how faith shapes our approach to family and the future.
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OpinionThe backstory of the Christian actress in The Lincoln Lawyer
Sophie Dianne explores the complex intersection of faith, Hollywood, and representation through one actress’s career choices. She examines how Jazz Raycole navigates her Christian identity while portraying a queer character in The Lincoln Lawyer, raising thoughtful questions for Christian audiences.
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Opinion‘Give to Gain’? Why this International Women’s Day slogan should trouble Christians
In this reflection on International Women’s Day, Jenny Sanders explores the tension between the global call to “Give to Gain” and the radically selfless model of giving found in Jesus’ Kingdom. As 8th March invites celebration and action, she challenges us to consider whether our generosity is transactional, or truly shaped by unconditional love.
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Opinion‘I was devastated when I didn’t get on to Britain’s Next Top Model but maybe my rejection was a blessing in disguise’
Since graduating, Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher has straddled work as a model and journalist. The recent America’s Next Top Model documentary on Netflix has given her a terrifying view of the life she might have had if her modelling career had taken off the way she once prayed for.
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OpinionReality Check: America’s Next Top Model and the search for true beauty
In Netflix’s Reality Check, writer Maxine Harrison examines the legacy of America’s Next Top Model, the hit series created by Tyra Banks that promised young women a shot at superstardom but left many grappling with lasting trauma. As former contestants revisit their experiences, the documentary raises deeper questions about identity, worth and what it really means to be beautiful in a culture obsessed with perfection.
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OpinionThe Curfew: When fear becomes law, who saves our souls?
Writer Anna Rees reflects on The Curfew, the Channel 5 adaptation of Jayne Cowie’s dystopian novel, exploring a Britain where men are legally confined indoors after 7pm in the name of women’s safety. As this dark feminist utopia unfolds, Rees probes a deeper moral question: can a society governed by suspicion and control ever deliver the justice and restoration that faith demands?
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OpinionFaith, truth and the temptation to romanticise in Wuthering Heights
Writer Alex Noel suggests that “Wuthering Heights” gives us what we want, but not what we need. Through a lens of faith, the contrast between Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and Emerald Fennell’s romantic adaptation reveals how easily truth is traded for comfort.
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ArticleThe female revolution
Hope Bonarcher considers the lasting impact of being told, ‘you can have it all!’ for generations of women in her family
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OpinionA Christian reflection on the Chinese New Year
As Chinese New Year begins on 17th February 2026, writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the meaning behind the Year of the Horse through a Christian lens. In the midst of vibrant celebration and ancient tradition, she invites us to consider where our trust truly lies.
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OpinionFaith, Bridgerton and sex: what the period drama says about love and longing
Jenny Sanders reflects on the cultural fascination with Bridgerton and the way its portrayal of romance and desire shapes modern expectations of intimacy. Through the lens of faith, she asks whether the show’s vision of sex and relationships aligns with God’s deeper design for love, commitment and connection.
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OpinionCeCe Winans Grammy win is a testimony of God’s faithfulness beyond age
Writer Maxine Harrison reflects on a powerful, history-making moment at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where gospel legends CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar were honoured in a way that defies age, industry norms, and expectation. Their joint win stands as a timely reminder of God’s faithfulness across generations and the enduring power of a gift surrendered to him.
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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.
