All Culture articles – Page 8
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Article‘When the riots came to Sunderland’
Rev Canon Clare MacLaren, Canon Provost of Sunderland Minster, writes about her reaction to the riots in August
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OpinionWhy were medical doctors arrested in connection with Matthew Perry’s death?
Among the five people being charged following the death of the ‘Friends’ actor in 2023, were his assistant and an alleged dealer whom US prosecutors have described as the “Ketamine Queen”. Marilyn Monroe lookalike and now therapist, Suzie Kennedy, explains why this investigation is so important for those trapped in addiction.
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OpinionWhy aren’t Christian performers going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?
The famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival is running for the month of August up until the 26th. Sophie Dianne looks at why there is a lack of faith-based shows this year, and says Christians should be taking part, not running away.
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OpinionWhat will the 2024 Olympics be remembered for?
The 2024 Paris Olympics ended on Sunday, Alex Noel takes a look of the two weeks of sport and wonders if the opening ceremony will be remembered more than the games?
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Opinion‘I saw Taylor Swift live and as a Christian, this is what I thought’
There has been much speculation in the Christian world on whether Taylor Swift’s tour has satanic influences. Belle Tindall went along to see if the fears are founded.
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OpinionIs Michelle Obama a Christian and will she be the first female President of America?
Sophie Dianne considers the rising popularity of Michelle Obama and whether the White House is ready for a female president.
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OpinionWill Smith has collaborated with Maverick City worship - is this a good thing?
With mainstream artists increasingly releasing tracks with worship leaders, Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the collaborations and why they continue to grow.
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OpinionFrom the infidelity ‘curse’ to alleged physical abuse, Strictly reveals our need for a Saviour
From the ‘Strictly Curse’ to recent allegations of bullying and abuse, will the UK’s favourite light-entertainment show be axed? Jemimah Wright takes a look at the twenty- year history of Strictly Come Dancing.
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OpinionWhy are app developers looking out for vulnerable women at the Olympics but the Church isn’t?
The tech industry shouldn’t be paving the way to keeping women safe; it should be us, says Sally Hope, as she looks into what is available to protect women at the Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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OpinionIs USA presidential nominee, Kamala Harris a Christian?
With a Baptist father, Hindu mother, and Jewish husband, Jemimah Wright considers where Kamala Harris might stand on faith and religion.
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ArticleThe impact of women in sport
While Dr Belle Tindall says she is not sporty at all, she is fascinated by and super grateful for, those women who push their bodies to achieve massive results
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OpinionWomen are rising to prominence in European politics, representing the hard right. What’s the Christian response?
As the United Kingdon’s general election happened yesterday, Sharmila Meadows looks at the rise of Marine LePen in France, and asks what it could mean for the country
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OpinionX Factor star Talia Dean is going back to church
Talia Dean said ’I returned to my faith, New Years Eve 2023, when I had a clear message from God,’ and is now openly sharing what Jesus means to her on her social media. Jemimah Wright looks at why some of her fans are worried about it.
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ArticleThe gala and the garden
Hope Bonarcher reflects on what the outfits at the Met Gala reveal about our culture
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ArticleWhy South Korean women are striving for a male-less existence. And why I sort of get it.
Dr Belle Tindall highlights the struggles women are facing in South Korea, and the feminist movements that are rising up
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ArticleThe issue of whiteness
Hope Bonarcher tackles the assumptions our culture can make based on the colour of a person’s skin
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ArticleGathering together at summer festivals positively impacts our churches
John and Anne Coles led New Wine for many years. Anne spoke with Abi Roff about her experience of Christian festivals, and why she believes they benefit the Church
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ArticlePeople crave God, which is why they go to Glastonbury
Dr Belle Tindall explores how attending a festival reflects our inherent need for awe and wonder – and says we shouldn’t avoid such places even if they are full of misogyny
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OpinionI quit social media when the Holy Spirit revealed the damaging way I interacted with it
Woman Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher first left Facebook, then Twitter, and finally Instagram. She defends her choice to go against the majority and shares why the decision has proved beneficial.
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OpinionOlympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has given her life to Jesus, but her social media followers don’t like it
’So many people have rejected God because they think Christianity is just a belief system for people that need some kind of spiritual comfort,’ says Kate Orson reflecting on the response to Stephanie Rice giving God glory for her blessings in life. She says we need to work on translating Jesus to those people, so they don’t discard him.
