All articles by Jemimah Wright
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OpinionWhat we know of the faith of actress, Tamsin Greig
‘Tamsin’s ability to balance comedy with drama has made her a versatile talent, landing roles in a wide range of projects, including Episodes and Friday Night Dinner. Her performances often explore themes of human connection, vulnerability, and resilience—qualities that align with a personal faith,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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ArticleThe truth has to come out: ‘I had to confront what Mike was doing’
Elizabeth Zion Herder served in leadership and advisory roles at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) for 15 years, from 2002 to 2017. She remained part of the church community until 2022, when she and her family separated from IHOPKC due to significant, biblically irreconcilable issues, including unaddressed error, sin and abuse. Elizabeth spoke with deputy editor Jemimah Wright about exposing the abuse of IHOPKC founder, Mike Bickle
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OpinionWhat we can learn about faith from Charlie Sheen and Denise Richard’s daughter, Lola
‘Watching her speak about Jesus and what he has done for her is so refreshing. She is not apologetic, or embarrassed about naming Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Instead she simply appears grateful for what he has done in her life,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionWhat are divine appointments, and should we pray for them when looking for love?
What is the difference between a divine appointment, a movie ‘meet-cute’, or just simply serendipity? In biblical terms, a divine appointment is when God sets the stage for a meeting that changes everything, and Jemimah Wright says maybe we should pray for more of them.
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OpinionRecently widowed, Dolly Parton shares her assurance that she will see her husband again
‘As fans mourn alongside Dolly Parton, we can be reminded that while grief is inevitable, it is not the final chapter of our story. Like Dolly, we can hold on to the hope that our loved ones are in a place of peace and that one day we will be reunited with them in the presence of our Saviour,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionWhat you might not know about (the faith of) Robert F. Kennedy’s 2024 running mate
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright looks at what we know of USA former politician and entrepreneur, Nicole Shanahan, and her recent baptism.
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OpinionWhat question would you like God to answer?
As public figures Grimes and Cord Jefferson discuss the death of religion,and whether God even exists, Jemimah Wright says we need to look at it as an encouragement to share the good news of Jesus to those around us.
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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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OpinionGalentine’s Day is a reminder of how God brought together the editor and deputy editor of Woman Alive magazine!
In 2020 Jemimah Wright wrote an article about friends she had never met, one of them happened to be Tola Doll Fisher, Woman Alive’s editor. In celebration of Galentine’s Day, the global holiday that celebrates women’s friendship, we are re-publishing this article, and thankful to say, five years on, Doll and Jemimah have met face to face, and remain very good friends - and now colleagues!
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OpinionPrincess Catherine is in remission – what a gift to face mortality, and be given a second chance at life
Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright rejoices in the Princess of Wales’s recent health update, and wonders if there could be an eternal blessing in all she has been through.
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OpinionDid you know Dolly Parton is godmother to Miley Cyrus? What should you be looking for in choosing a godparent for your child in 2025?
Are you considering who to ask to be godparent to your newborn, or are you a godparent already? Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, looks at the role, what is important, and what is not.
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OpinionWhy Grimes is turning to Christianity to help her stop smoking
Singer, Grimes has said that she never thought she needed religion, until she had to stop herself doing something destructive. Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright looks at what we know of her faith, and of her ex, Elon Musk.
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OpinionWhat Gavin and Stacey taught us about kindness, and how we need to take it into 2025
‘I am not talking about watering down the gospel, or not standing up to injustice, but in our day to day lives, let’s carry kindness into 2025,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright
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OpinionA Bridgerton style debutante ball has just taken place in Paris. Is this something Christians could embrace for matchmaking purposes?
According to research, online is where it is at if you want to find Mr Darcy, but what if you are fed up of dating apps? What if you long to live out your best Bridgerton dreams, and be presented by your family as eligible for marriage? Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, suggests debutante balls might be an option.
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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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OpinionModel Bella Hadid has been scientifically declared as the world's most beautiful woman. Is there any value for Christian women to engage with these kind of beauty standards?
‘Outside beauty does not last, it fades, however perfect and symmetrical it is. What is inside is what counts. That gives hope to all of us,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionIn a time of great need, God told us to praise him
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright shares a story of provision that taught her an important spiritual lesson.
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OpinionJustin Welby has resigned, could the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, considers what we know about four of the female bishops who could step into Justin Welby’s role as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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OpinionFans of Jilly Cooper rushed to watch the Disney Plus series of her raunchy novel, ‘Rivals’. But what are Christians to make of all this sex on our TV screens?!
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, tunes into the adaptation of the well-known book series ‘packed with sex, romantic entanglements, and shocking antics.’
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OpinionAre unhappy marriages a myth?
Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, looks at the findings from a new survey from The Marriage Foundation.
