All articles by Kate Orson
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ArticleAre Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
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ArticleCan you be a good Christian without going to Church every Sunday?
Kate Orson explores a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: does faithful discipleship really require weekly church attendance? Drawing on her own experience of chronic illness and living far from a local fellowship, she reflects on what the Bible says about community, legalism and belonging.
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OpinionThink you’re an introvert? Kate Orson says you may want to think again
Are you really an introvert or an extrovert, or have those labels become more limiting than helpful? Kate Orson explores the surprising origins of these popular personality types, why she believes Christians should approach them with caution, and how Scripture offers a more freeing way to understand ourselves.
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OpinionThe wellness trend Christians should think twice about: why I’m glad I never ate my placenta
Writer Kate Orson reflects on why a wellness trend she once seriously considered now leaves her profoundly grateful she never followed through. Looking back through the lens of her Christian faith, she explores what placenta consumption reveals about modern wellness culture, spiritual discernment and the need to distinguish truth from deception.
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OpinionTikTok’s biggest tarot reader just deleted everything – here’s why
Kate Orson reflects on the remarkable story of TikTok’s biggest tarot reader, who shocked millions by deleting her content and declaring her faith in Jesus. She explores why such dramatic conversions provoke such strong reactions, and what they can reveal about the power of the gospel.
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ArticleDoubt can help deepen our faith
Kate Orson says that if we remain receptive to the truth, speaking out our questions to God is a helpful thing to do
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OpinionShe said Jesus spoke to her — the shocking truth behind ‘A Course in Miracles’
Kate Orson shares how a fellow Christian convert’s return to New Age spirituality led her to investigate the teachings of A Course in Miracles, a hugely influential book endorsed by figures such as Oprah Winfrey. She explores why its message can sound remarkably Christian on the surface while presenting a radically different view of Jesus, sin and salvation.
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ArticleAre some musicians really “selling their souls”? What I discovered shocked me
Kate Orson once stopped listening to all secular music. She might enjoy certain songs now, but she still warns against the dangers that can be lurking
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OpinionI was a sex coach — but as a Christian, I no longer believe sexual liberation leads to freedom
Kate Orson responds to comments from Samantha Niblett about creating a UK “summer of sex” and expanding lifelong sex education. While statistics show that evangelical women experience more sexual pain than the general population, Orson argues that the answer is not the culture’s increasingly liberal approach to sex, but a deeper understanding of sexuality rooted in Christian faith and biblical boundaries.
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OpinionWhy Christians should be aware of the term ‘Christ consciousness’
Kate Orson draws on her own experience of the New Age movement, as she unpacks how language can mask beliefs that differ significantly from the biblical understanding of Jesus.
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ArticleWhat can we teach girls about problematic men?
Kate Orson believes we need to equip every young person to understand freedom and autonomy
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ArticleIs today’s Church structure biblical?
Kate Orson reflects on the power dynamics present in many places of worship today and questions whether the early Church’s approach was more effective in nurturing true discipleship
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ArticleLet’s not be fooled - thoughts on the 'divine feminine'
Kate Orson unpacks where the term the ‘divine feminine’ comes from and states her case as to why it is not compatible with Christianity
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OpinionI’m an ex ‘conspiracy theorist’ but here’s why I’ll be staying out of the Epstein files and focusing on God instead
Writer Kate Orson reflects on her journey from New Age conspiracy circles to Christian faith in this personal response to the release of the Epstein files.
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OpinionFormer senior Bank of England analyst warns of the existence of aliens, how should Christians respond?
Writer Kate Orson responds to comments by Helen McCaw, former senior analyst at the Bank of England, who has urged preparations in case the US confirms the existence of alien life. Rather than fear the unknown, this article explores how Christians can approach the topic of aliens with biblical truth, spiritual discernment, and confidence in Christ.
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Article‘It’s clear from scripture that older women are meant to disciple younger women’
Kate Orson asserts we should be looking to the Bible, rather than equality reports, to learn how to best structure church discipleship
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ArticleJesus may have been born in March, April, May or August
Kate Orson says the Bible doesn’t teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but it does show us Jesus is more interested in our hearts
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OpinionWhen the enemy sends a counterfeit husband
Kate Orson explores the painful reality that even sincere, God-seeking Christians can find themselves deceived in relationships that appear spiritually promising.
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Article‘Most of us aren’t tasked with running for government’
With the rise of Christian nationalism in mind, Kate Orson urges us to proceed with caution as we engage with politics
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OpinionCharlotte Church and her love of Adam’s mythological first wife, Lilith
Writer Kate Orson explores singer Charlotte Church’s fascination with Lilith, the mythical first wife of Adam. Kate traces how Lilith evolved from an ancient demon to a modern feminist icon—and what that says about our search for spiritual truth.
