All articles by Jenny Sanders
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OpinionVictoria Beckham nearly gave up. What can her comeback teach us about faith?
Jenny Sanders reflects on what Victoria Beckham’s difficult journey from Spice Girl to successful fashion designer can teach us about perseverance. Drawing on her own experiences of depression, grief and financial hardship, Jenny explores what it means to keep going when life feels overwhelming and God seems far away.
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OpinionThe faith, grit and generosity behind Dolly Parton’s rhinestone life
Jenny Sanders reflects on the Christian faith, remarkable generosity and sharp business mind behind the much-loved singer’s glittering public persona – and asks what we can learn from the legacy she leaves behind.
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OpinionWhy are heavy periods still so overlooked? The shocking research gap affecting millions of women
Writer Jenny Sanders explores why heavy and painful periods remain so poorly understood, despite affecting millions of women. She looks at the shocking lack of research into menstrual health and considers what Jesus’ response to a woman suffering from chronic bleeding can teach us about how we should respond to women’s pain today.
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OpinionThe incredible true story that reminds us why the Church is family
When two colleagues at Manchester Airport discovered they were actually brother and sister, it made headlines around the world. For writer Jenny Sanders, their remarkable reunion is a beautiful reminder that, through Christ, God invites us into a family that extends far beyond blood ties.
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OpinionOnly three women made it onto the Bayeux Tapestry – but their stories still speak to us today
As the Bayeux Tapestry prepares to return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, Jenny Sanders looks beyond the famous battle scenes to uncover the little-known stories of the three women stitched into history. Her reflection asks an even bigger question: if your life were woven into a tapestry, who would appear, and would you feature in someone else’s?
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OpinionWhat our obsession with Taylor Swift’s celebrity wedding says about faith
As speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reaches fever pitch, Jenny Sanders asks why celebrity romances captivate us so deeply. She argues that while famous love stories may inspire us, Christians are called to look beyond the headlines to find their true role models and lasting hope.
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OpinionWhat Princess Catherine’s Three Peaks triumph teaches us about faith and purpose
Jenny Sanders reflects on Princess Catherine’s remarkable Three Peaks Challenge and why it offers far more than an inspiring story of resilience after cancer. As England chased goals on the football pitch, Sanders explores what Catherine’s achievement can teach Christians about setting faith-filled goals that are truly worth pursuing.
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OpinionThe dark side of football fever: The victims we don’t talk about
As the nation gears up for another summer of football, writer Jenny Sanders highlights a troubling reality that often goes unnoticed amid the excitement of major tournaments. She explores the link between big matches and rising levels of domestic abuse, and why Christians must remain vigilant in protecting the vulnerable.
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OpinionThe joy of growing older together: Why single Christian women are choosing community over loneliness
Jenny Sanders explores the growing movement of older women choosing community and shared living over the isolation that can so often accompany later life. Reflecting on faith, family and the biblical call to care for the lonely, she asks whether co-housing could offer not only practical support, but also companionship, dignity and hope in the years ahead.
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OpinionWhat Princess Anne’s vintage coat made me think about God’s daily provision
When Princess Anne recently wore a coat first seen over fifty years ago, it challenged our assumptions about value, longevity, and provision in a world shaped by constant consumption. Jenny Sanders reflects on God’s steady, unchanging care through the changing seasons of life.
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Opinion$100,000 dresses and divine design: What the Met Gala doesn’t tell you about true beauty
As the Met Gala once again transformed New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art into fashion’s most extravagant stage, Jenny Sanders reflects on what lies beneath the glittering surface. Beyond the headline-grabbing couture, she explores what the spectacle reveals about how we see our bodies, and how God sees them.
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OpinionThis faith-filled bucket list could transform your life!
As National Bucket List Day inspires people to dream bigger and live with intention, it’s the perfect moment to ask a deeper question: are you experiencing the abundant, joy-filled life Jesus spoke about in John 10:10?
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Opinion“Jessie Buckley won an Oscar, but it couldn’t heal her heart — the powerful truth every Christian woman needs to hear”
Reflecting on Jessie Buckley’s journey through struggle and success, writer Jenny Sanders shows how performance became both her escape and a path toward healing. She ultimately points readers toward a deeper refuge in God, where lasting strength and peace can be found beyond any stage or spotlight.
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OpinionDoes smashing plates truly heal us? Why are so many women looking for rage rooms?
From Japanese “frustration spaces” to the growing popularity of UK Rage Rooms, Jenny Sanders notes that the promise of cathartic destruction has struck a particular chord with women navigating pressure, injustice and exhaustion.
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Opinion‘Give to Gain’? Why this International Women’s Day slogan should trouble Christians
In this reflection on International Women’s Day, Jenny Sanders explores the tension between the global call to “Give to Gain” and the radically selfless model of giving found in Jesus’ Kingdom. As 8th March invites celebration and action, she challenges us to consider whether our generosity is transactional, or truly shaped by unconditional love.
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OpinionA Christian reflection on the Chinese New Year
As Chinese New Year begins on 17th February 2026, writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the meaning behind the Year of the Horse through a Christian lens. In the midst of vibrant celebration and ancient tradition, she invites us to consider where our trust truly lies.
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OpinionFaith, Bridgerton and sex: what the period drama says about love and longing
Jenny Sanders reflects on the cultural fascination with Bridgerton and the way its portrayal of romance and desire shapes modern expectations of intimacy. Through the lens of faith, she asks whether the show’s vision of sex and relationships aligns with God’s deeper design for love, commitment and connection.
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OpinionMy story of God’s grace and healing on World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day, a moment to reflect, raise awareness, and stand with those affected by cancer worldwide. In this spirit, writer Jenny Sanders offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience, research, and hope.
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OpinionThe new Chinese App for single people that asks if you’re dead yet and the importance of a God-created community
Writer Jenny Sanders explores what our global obsession with apps reveals about a deeper human longing for connection. From the rise of social media to China’s starkly named Are You Dead? app, she reflects on loneliness, community and God’s design for meaningful relationships.
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Opinion‘What the lack of female toilets in the Japanese parliament taught me about the kingdom of God’
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on an unexpected political problem that reveals a profound spiritual truth. Using the experiences of Japan’s female MPs, she explores how authority can be legally granted yet unrealised, and what that teaches us about living fully in the authority God has already given his people.
