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OpinionHow God saved my sister from a narcissist
After two years of prayer, our Woman Alive contributor witnessed God’s faithfulness in rescuing her sister from the grip of an abusive relationship.
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Article‘Will I lose them forever?’
Rhiannon Goulding reflects on the various transitions her family has gone through as their children have grown up, and how she has had to adapt
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My in-laws are toxic!
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman, struggling with her mother-in-law.
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ArticleThe untold stories of motherhood
Every week Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst, a perinatal clinical psychologist, listens to women who are struggling after difficult births and/or finding it hard to bond with their babies. She believes it is time such women are given space outside the therapy room to be heard, supported – and no longer shamed
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ArticleRoom for one more?
Rhiannon Goulding shares her family’s story of expanding via fostering and adoption
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Opinion‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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ArticleRockstar wife - the privileges and struggles of living in the spotlight
Esther Higham speaks with Anna Smith, author and speaker, wife of singer Martin Smith, mother of six and grandmother of two
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ArticleBorn in Kensington Palace
Anne Grainger, 92, royal by blood and birth, experienced divorce in her forties and this led to an encounter with Jesus, a voyage on a Mercy Ship and a new calling
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ArticleParenting - is it time for something new?
Rhiannon Goulding reminds us that parenting isn’t a one-size-fits all, and encourages us to try something new on if we recognise we are in a different season
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OpinionThe Bible references old age, but has little on the role of grandparent
‘This is a role over which one has absolutely no control. Nobody invites you to become a grandparent! Reactions vary hugely, from delight, to dismay at becoming ‘old’ to everything in between,’ says Rosemary Hector, as she shares some of her experiences of becoming a grandparent.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How can I overcome the pain of betrayal from my mum?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Marcia Dixon answers someone who is angry about ther impact of her mother’s affairs on the family.
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OpinionIf it takes a village to raise a child, what does the Bible say about the role of an aunt?
As Princess Eugenie becomes an aunt again, Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright considers her own relationship with her nieces.
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ArticleDoes the Church view marriage as the pinnacle of success for women?
Dr Belle Tindall says it’s time for the Church to stop alienating women who are not in families
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OpinionLeaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Sophie Dianne has a message of solidarity and support for those feeling grief or pain this Christmas.
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ArticleWhat do you really believe about parenting?
In her first column, Rhiannon Goulding says it is time to consider what we want to pass on to our children without simply following what everyone else is doing
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OpinionIs this the secret to a happy Christmas this year?
Inviting the lonely and those without families to join your Christmas Day, might be the very thing to light up the season.
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ArticleLex Renick on faith, identity, and transformation: 'God removed my dysphoria and renewed my life'
Lex Renick spoke with our deputy editor Jemimah Wright about how a turbulent childhood led to navigating gender dysphoria as an adult, but complete surrender to God transformed everything…
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ArticleOn being different to the world
Hope Bonarcher shares honestly about the sting of rejection, and learning more about herself
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OpinionSound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot highlights the importance of Christians adopting
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is a film based on the true story of a church community located in a small South eastern Texas town that adopted 77 displaced children in their community. Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the film.
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ArticleFostering is a calling for the whole Church
From 2018 to 2021 Jo and Steve Squires, along with their three children, fostered multiple babies in quick succession. Jo shares the unexpected realities of responding to God’s call upon their family, and the need for the entire body of Christ to play a part in supporting and raising children in care
