All articles by Jemimah Wright – Page 2
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OpinionWhy isn’t anyone talking about these incredible women? The faith lesson hidden in England’s rugby triumph
England’s stunning Women’s Six Nations victory over France in Bordeaux on 17 May, has made Jemimah Wright wonder why these remarkable women aren’t being celebrated more loudly. Reflecting on the Red Roses’ extraordinary success, she explores what the Bible says about rejoicing in the achievements of others and why Christians should be leading the applause.
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Opinion“What the Netflix series Legends gets right about meaning, and what it still misses”
In her review of the gripping new Netflix drama Legends, Jemimah Wright reflects on the extraordinary bravery of undercover customs officers who risked everything to infiltrate Britain’s drug gangs in the 1990s. But beneath the tension and sacrifice, she argues, the series also exposes a deeper spiritual truth: that even lives filled with courage, purpose and good works cannot satisfy the human soul apart from Jesus Christ.
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ArticleDAVID: A movie 30 years in the making
Jacqui Cunningham, film producer and co-founder of Sunrise Animation Studios, spoke with deputy editor Jemimah Wright about how the film David came into being
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OpinionLiz Earle on the simple daily light habit that could boost your health and strengthen your faith
Wellness expert and bestselling author Liz Earle says getting more natural light each day can support better sleep, mood and overall wellbeing. Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright considers how this small daily rhythm can also create space for spiritual reflection and a deeper connection with God.
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OpinionCould showering in the dark bring you closer to God?
As “dark showering” grows in popularity as a wellness trend, this simple low-light ritual may offer more than better sleep and relaxation — it could also create space for prayer, reflection and a deeper awareness of God’s presence.
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OpinionChristian dating: Am I good enough?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating, sparked by a viral question about why commitment can feel so elusive. Drawing on personal experience, cultural observations, and faith, she explores what it means to trust God’s timing when relationships don’t unfold as we hope.
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OpinionWaiting for marriage
Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright nurtured a long-held promise that took 20 years to come to fruition. She reflects on her faith journey and the ways God met her in the midst of it.
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OpinionRemembering the story of Easter after four days off-grid in the wilderness
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright finds herself unexpectedly reoriented to the sacred rhythm of Easter Week. With fresh perspective, she reflects on the unfolding story of Jesus’ final days.
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ArticleShara and Bear Grylls: ‘Christian faith is the backbone to our marriage’
Shara Grylls has written an updated edition to her book Never Stop Holding Hands, first published when she married Bear in 2000. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about her life, faith and marriage, highlighting the quotes from the book that mean the most to her
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Opinion‘Love that for you’ isn’t enough: A Christian case for real encouragement
As Gillian Anderson steps in as Marks & Spencer’s playful “Chief Encouragement Officer,” her feel-good compliments tap into something real—but for Christians, true encouragement goes far deeper than kind words.
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Article‘If we focused on what we’d lost, we’d be overwhelmed’
Ciara Dierking faced a sudden and life-threatening illness in December 2024, which resulted in the amputation of all four limbs. She spoke with our deputy editor Jemimah Wright about her journey through suffering, faith and learning to choose gratitude during unimaginable loss
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OpinionBlue Monday and the hope we hold onto
Monday 19th January 2026 is known as ‘Blue Monday’, Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explains the background of the day, and gives some biblical hope for you if you are feeling low.
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OpinionYour top stories of 2025
Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright on the stories that resonated most deeply with readers in 2025. From powerful testimonies to reflections on faith in public life, these are the articles you read and shared the most.
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ArticleMy father, John Smyth - ‘I had no doubts that what he’d done was wrong and awful’
Fiona Rugg’s father, John Smyth QC, was accused of decades-long physical, psychological and spiritual abuse of boys and young men in England and Zimbabwe but died in 2018 before any charges were brought. Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury, stepped down from his role in 2024 because of accusations from the Makin Report in relation to his knowledge of John Smyth’s abuse. Smyth’s children, PJ, Caroline and Fiona, appeared recently in a Channel 4 documentary See No Evil about their father. Fiona spoke with Jemimah Wright before the release of the documentary
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Article‘Revival is in my bloodline’
Jacintha Tagal Cheah is a pastor and leader at Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB) Church, Kuala Lumpur. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about how God reached the headhunting tribe her family originated from and how she is seeing him move today
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Opinion'God keeps me young!': Katie Piper’s faith and the science of staying younger
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores how Katie Piper’s light-hearted claim that “God keeps me young” carries far more scientific weight than it first appears. What begins as a podcast anecdote unfolds into a deeper look at faith, biology, and the surprising ways spirituality can help us age more slowly.
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ArticleBake Off winner Jasmine on praying in the tent
Jasmine Mitchell, the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about becoming a recognised TV star overnight and what she has learned through the process
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OpinionDid you know Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring is thought to be an imaginary representation of Mary Magdalene in the Bible?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores a fresh theory about Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring — could this enigmatic masterpiece actually depict Mary Magdalene at the moment she recognises the risen Christ?
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OpinionI was never a cricket fan, but I saw the glory of God in the Women’s Cricket World Cup Final
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright reflects on an unexpected moment of revelation while watching the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final, discovering how the glory of God can be glimpsed even on a cricket field.
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ArticleJesus asked me why I had rejected him
Faridah was born into a strict Muslim family, but as a teenager went her own way – until she had an encounter with Jesus that changed everything
