All Culture articles – Page 3
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OpinionJane Birkin’s original Hermès handbag just sold at auction in Paris for £7.4 million - as Christian women should we value status symbols?
Jenny Sanders invites us to reconsider what we truly value in a world obsessed with status and material success. Her insights resonate deeply with the words of 1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
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OpinionMichelle Agyemang: The faith of a Lioness
In the wake of the Lionesses’ thrilling Euros final victory over Spain, Maxine Harrison shines a light on rising star Michelle Agyemang — a 19-year-old striker whose talent on the pitch is matched by her bold Christian faith.
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ArticleWhat will boys be?
Dr Belle Tindall recognises that our society is desperate to work out why there has been such a rise in male violence and toxic masculinity – and says the Bible has the answers
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Article‘There is a difference between feminism and justice’
As women we have probably all faced discrimination by men, says Hope Bonarcher, but feminism has got it wrong – the answer doesn’t lie in ditching our serving hearts
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OpinionLouise Perry and the surprising turn toward Christian wisdom
Jemimah Wright highlights a recent Instagram post where feminist author Louise Perry reflects on the cultural value of Christianity. Her evolving perspective, shared widely online, has sparked fresh conversation about faith, feminism, and the search for meaning in a secular age.
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OpinionLove Island is back on our screens, and presenter Maya Jama has confirmed she’s a Christian
Sophie Dianne explores the unexpected intersections between Love Island host Maya Jama’s glittering career, her complicated past, and her quiet yet persistent faith.
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OpinionWhen Rachel Reeves wept: Why tears in politics are no bad thing
Jemimah Wright reflects on the reactions to Rachel Reeves’s visible distress in Parliament and what this reveals about our expectations of emotional strength in leadership.
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OpinionActress Jennifer Garner’s front page faith
Jemimah Wright reflects on Jennifer Garner’s quiet return to faith in a culture that rarely highlights it.
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ArticleAre you thinking of writing a book but aren’t sure where to start?
Author Ruth Leigh shares how the small press Resolute Books came into being, and what it is like to be a part of its growth and development
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ArticleUnpopular…but true
Our culture prefers popular opinion to truth, says Hope Bonarcher, as she asserts it is kinder to be honest than provide misguided flattery
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Article‘We are not meant to “pick” our gender’
Kate Orson unpacks the cultural narratives around trans ideology and asserts that knowing our identity in Christ helps us to truly be ourselves
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OpinionWhy we should be praying for The Real Housewives of London
Lisa Skinner explores the surprising presence of outspoken Christian faith among cast members of the upcoming Real Housewives of London, and suggests it is important for Christians to be part of celebrity culture.
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OpinionHave we forgotten God in our debates on abortion?
Ann-Louise Graham reflects on recent UK legislation on abortion and assisted suicide. She argues that these debates reveal a deeper cultural shift away from a God-centered view of human life.
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Opinion‘Families Like Ours’ is a Danish drama with Kingdom values
Katrina Robinson explores themes of faith, redemption, and the enduring power of human connection in the Danish drama Families Like Ours.
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OpinionGen Z Christian women want to date like Jane Austen’s characters
‘Maybe I’m a romantic (okay, I definitely am), but something in me longs for the clarity we read about in old novels—not just the dresses and dances, but the dignity. I believe I am not the only member of Generation Z with these sentiments,’ says Lucy Macdonald.
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OpinionNew HBO Harry Potter series means a fresh generation of Christians are divided once again
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing, and now, the popular series is getting a screen re-vamp. Would you let your children watch it? Will you be watching it? Jemimah Wright considers why Christians have such differing opinions.
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OpinionLizzo has got a point, but the Bible is much more than a historical document
‘A relationship with God, just like marriage, goes beyond head knowledge alone. It’s a spiritual journey. The Christian faith is about applied knowledge, which seeps into your heart for true transformation,’ says Maxine Harrison.
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ArticleChrist in strip clubs
Alex Noel discovers the connections chaplains are making as they see God move in unexpected places
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ArticleWhy are women so fascinated by witches?
Dr Belle Tindall shares three theories on why she thinks witches and witchcraft are enjoying a surge in popularity
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Article‘Humour is a necessary part of the human condition’
Hope Bonarcher highlights the huge positive impact laughter can have in any situation
