All articles by Jemimah Wright
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OpinionWhat The Correspondent taught me about faith, perseverance and God’s timing
Have you read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans? Jemimah Wright discovers the remarkable story behind the bestselling novel – and how years of rejection, perseverance and faith have led to her extraordinary success.
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OpinionThe Danish PM was offered plastic surgery. Her response made me rethink ageing as a Christian
When a hairdresser suggested Jemimah Wright might consider Botox, it prompted her to think about the pressure women face to look younger. The Danish Prime Minister’s response to unsolicited advice about her appearance offered a timely reminder that, as Christians, our worth is not found in chasing a face that never changes.
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ArticleLetter from the editor: Your miracle hasn’t happened yet. So why are we telling you about someone else’s?
In this month’s editorial, Woman Alive commissioning editor Jemimah Wright explains why sharing stories of faith, miracles and breakthrough matters – especially when you are still waiting for your own answer to prayer. She reveals the heart behind Woman Alive: to put courage into our hearts and remind us that God is still good, still present and still at work.
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ArticleHow Holos Kombucha’s Naomi Partridge discovered that business can be a force for good
Naomi Partridge has spent more than 15 years developing leaders for some of the world’s biggest food companies. Today, as co-founder of Holos Kombucha, she combines that corporate experience with a passion for helping businesses create genuine social impact.
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Article‘God saved our marriage’: Marianne Awaraji on worship, war and finding hope in the Middle East
Jemimah Wright speaks to Christian singer, worship leader and SAT-7 presenter Marianne Awaraji about finding faith and hope amid war, trauma and personal crisis. From a miraculous escape for her son to the moment she says “God saved our marriage”, Marianne shares how God has sustained her family through some of life’s darkest seasons.
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OpinionAlexandra Burke: ‘The universe is on my side’ – but where does God fit in?
Jemimah Wright explores what we know of Alexandra Burke’s Christian faith, her mother Melissa Bell’s remarkable example of perseverance and gratitude, and the intriguing tension between her belief in God and her references to ‘the universe’. Now starring as Chaka Khan in I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, Alexandra speaks openly about thankfulness, prayer and the faith that has shaped her life.
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OpinionGo for your passion: What Amy Hunt can teach us about living fully alive
Jemimah Wright reflects on what elite sprinter Amy Hunt can teach us about pursuing the gifts and passions God has given us. Could learning to enjoy what we are good at be part of what it means to live fully alive?
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OpinionWant to find a husband? What Finland’s pink baskets can teach Christian single women
Jemimah Wright asks whether Finland’s pink supermarket baskets could teach Christian single women something about finding a husband – and keeping faith when the dating pool looks discouraging. Could choosing hope be as simple as picking up a basket and staying open to what God might do?
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OpinionFrom manifestation to Jesus: Why influencer Madison Rose walked away from New Age spirituality
Jemimah Wright explores how influencer Madison Rose built a successful career teaching manifestation alongside one of the movement’s biggest names, only to discover after the devastating loss of her father that neither success nor spirituality could heal her grief. She says it was Jesus who finally gave her the hope and identity she had been searching for.
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Opinion‘I was a proud atheist’: Camila Mendes says success couldn’t satisfy her search for meaning
Jemimah Wright explores actress Camila Mendes’ candid admission that years of success, therapy and self-awareness still left her searching for something more, leading her from proud atheism towards spiritual exploration.
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ArticleWelcome to the first Woman Alive online magazine
Welcome to the very first edition of our new online magazine! While it’s the end of an era for our beloved print publication, it’s also the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and I’m so glad you’ve joined us.
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ArticleLife Lessons: She lost her childhood caring for her mum – then God wrote a different story
Jemimah Wright spoke with Catherine Grant, co-founder of The Entertainer, to hear the remarkable story of a childhood marked by hardship, caring responsibilities and loss. From leaving school at 13 to helping build one of Britain’s best-known toy retailers, Catherine reflects on the faith that has sustained her through every chapter of her life.
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OpinionBritain has a new Prime Minister: who is Andy Burnham – and how can Christians pray for him?
Jemimah Wright explores the background, beliefs and family life of Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, she says the Bible gives a surprisingly simple response to a change in government: pray.
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OpinionI prayed for God’s protection… I forgot to pray about my Zara trousers
Jemimah Wright, commissioning editor of Woman Alive online, thought she was doing the sensible thing by praying for God’s protection before heading out for an evening walk on holiday. What she didn’t realise was that the biggest threat to her safety wasn’t lurking in the shadows – it was a pair of mustard-yellow Zara trousers.
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Opinion“You only believe that because…” What Jennifer Aniston’s comments can teach us about faith
Jemimah Wright explores the debate sparked by Jennifer Aniston’s appearance on a popular podcast and asks whether many of us are making a common logical mistake when we discuss faith. Could understanding the “genetic fallacy” help Christians have more gracious, and more persuasive, conversations about Jesus?
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ArticleTwo women at the heart of Christian publishing
Former Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher and current editor Jemimah Wright spoke to commissioning editor Charisa Gunasekera and publishing director Lauren Windle about calling, representation and platform
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OpinionFrozen forgiveness and the Wagatha question: Why is it so hard to let go?
Drawing on the very public fallout between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, Jemimah Wright asks why grudges are so hard to release, and what they do to our hearts while we hold them.
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OpinionFaith, SPF & Vitamin D: The Christian woman’s guide to surviving the heatwave wisely
Jemimah Wright explores the growing tension many Christian women feel between protecting their skin and getting enough life-giving sunshine in today’s extreme heatwaves. After personally struggling with chronic Vitamin D deficiency, she asks: have we become so afraid of the sun that we are forgetting the wisdom of balance?
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OpinionCher at 80: The Armenian Christian roots behind the woman rumoured to never age
Jemimah Wright explores the extraordinary life of Cher as the superstar celebrates her 80th birthday — from Hollywood fame and endless reinvention to the ancient Christian faith woven through her Armenian roots.
