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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.
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OpinionJane Austen at 250: Seeing Jesus in her stories
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, writer Sarah Street reflects on how the light of Jesus shines through Austen’s timeless stories of love and grace.
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OpinionWhat does the future hold for religious teaching in schools?
Jenny Sanders explores the impact of recent legal decisions on religious education in Northern Ireland, examining how faith is taught in schools. She highlights the challenges of delivering inclusive, objective, and pluralistic religious education in today’s society.
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OpinionWhy we need Strictly Come Dancing and the valuable tool it can provide Christians
Writer Lauren Windle explains why a united society benefits from the big, unifying effect of popular TV shows.
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OpinionA call back to Christian charity in a divided age
Singer-songwriter Alex Kate reflects on one of the most corrosive forces shaping our era: the way division has seeped into everything from our screens to our relationships. Polarisation is one of our modern-day travesties, she argues, not just because it pits us against each other, but because it steals our capacity for curiosity, empathy, and grace.
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ArticleBake Off winner Jasmine on praying in the tent
Jasmine Mitchell, the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about becoming a recognised TV star overnight and what she has learned through the process
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ArticleWe can’t avoid politics – Jesus didn’t
Veronica Zundel urges us all not to leave the political sphere to those without faith
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Article‘Most of us aren’t tasked with running for government’
With the rise of Christian nationalism in mind, Kate Orson urges us to proceed with caution as we engage with politics
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ArticleReal love is sacrificial
Hope Bonarcher looks at the Christmas story from God’s perspective, and urges us to show the same extravagant, drastic love to those who can’t – or won’t – reciprocate
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OpinionRosalía's album LUX and the search for the sacred in a distracted age
Writer Alex Noel argues that Rosalía’s LUX isn’t just an album but a rare modern work reaching for the sacred. In a distracted age, she sees it as a call back to wonder, devotion, and light.
