All articles by Lauren Windle – Page 7
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Opinion
Dancing On Ice star and Paralympian Stef Reid speaks about reaching out to God in the wake of the accident
Paralympic long jump world record holder Stef Reid is braving the ice in ITV’s hit show, but it hasn’t all been glitz and glamour for the sportsperson who lost her leg in a boating accident at the age of 15
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The potential four day working week is great news… for the already privileged
Rest is biblical and the new four day working week will be a blessing to many. But writer Lauren Windle asks if it will be accessible to all shift workers and those in lower paid jobs or just those who sit at a desk.
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Ricky Gervais’ Netflix series After Life is crude and brutal but offers a stark reminder about caring for the bereft
Famously atheist, Ricky Gervais undoubtedly doesn’t believe in the ‘after life’ but his dry humour and raw honesty is a reminder that working through bereavement can be slow and agonising.
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Is no sex before marriage out-dated or more important than ever?
Research suggests that the number of unmarried Christians under the age of 35 who are having sex, has risen from 20% in 2008 to nearly 60% in 2021. Author Carrie Lloyd spoke to Woman Alive about abstinence and why we shouldn’t give up on it.
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It’s the Great Royal Bake Off and a chance for children across the country to get involved in creating a pudding for the Queen
Oven gloves at the ready… we’re making a Platinum jubilee pudding! And it’s just the kind of wholesome fun writer Lauren Windle loves.
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I don’t blame Will Smith for not acknowledging his Golden Globe, I wouldn’t either
Last night’s Golden Globes were nothing like the lavish ceremony of previous years, after a slew of scandals and accusations hit the organisers. With many winners not acknowledging their awards in protest, writer Lauren Windle ponders if she would do the same.
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Party or pray: Netflix’s Don’t Look Up divides people into two categories in the end times
Netflix’s star-studded film Don’t Look Up paints a grim picture of the human response to end times. But, despite the chaos, writer Lauren Windle was moved when the political satire included a touching tribute to God.
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Opinion
COVID taught me the value of clearing my schedule, and for me that was a silver lining
When writer Lauren Windle contracted Omicron she was gutted, but after a few days of coughing in bed she realised that COVID could teach her a lesson about time management.
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Opinion
Regifting shouldn’t be controversial, it should be celebrated
Got a present you aren’t going to use? Writer Lauren Windle explains why she thinks we should all be giving unwanted gifts a ‘second life’.
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Opinion
As Billie Eilish speaks out about the dangers of porn, the church needs to realise lust isn’t just a ‘male problem’
Billie Eilish offers an important reminder that it’s not just men who are affected by porn, it’s women too. Lauren Windle explores what the church can do about it.
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Opinion
Should Christians be boycotting Amazon this Christmas?
With constant controversy surrounding Amazon, including the death of six of their warehouse employees last week, Christians are asking whether they should keep shopping with the e-commerce giant. Writer Lauren Windle weighs up the pros and cons.
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Opinion
A Big problem: Allegations about Sex and the City’s Chris Noth do so much more than taint the show’s revamp
Following the release of And Just Like That, two women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault against actor Chris Noth, aka Mr Big. Writer Lauren Windle discusses what this means for the alleged victims and the show
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Opinion
All the best Christmas TV to look forward to over the winter holiday
Everyone knows the TV bosses up their game over the festive period in a bid to get our attention, here’s Lauren Windle’s round up of the best telly on offer this Christmas.
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Opinion
Christmas as a single person is hard… but you’re not on your own
Dreading facing your family festivities without a partner again this year? Don’t worry, we know how you feel.
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I watched Sex And The City before I was a Christian… the first time
The Sex And The City reboot And Just Like That sees the writers ‘up the ante’ to keep present day viewers on their toes, pushing the already sexually expressive characters to their limits. Writer Lauren Windle asks, if we need to ramp up the old classic, or if it was already shocking enough.
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I don’t think your church should serve mulled wine at the carol service…and I promise I’m not just being the fun police
Determined to jazz up your church event with a tipple or two? Lauren Windle would urge you not to. Here’s why…
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Ethical gifts that won’t give you the guilt or break the bank this Christmas
Instead of splashing the cash on plastic toys or fast fashion, check out our ethical gift guide for all the best sustainable and forward thinking gifts. With presents for her, him and the tiny terrors, we’ve got you covered this Christmas.
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Opinion
Domestic violence is up 6% on last year and it’s time Christians realised that this is happening in our churches
Domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales increased by 6% on last year according to the Office of National Statistics figures released last week. Bekah Legg from domestic abuse survivor’s charity Restored UK, explained that the church needs to be more aware of what’s going on behind closed doors.
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Opinion
If I’ve had my Christmas decorations up since mid-November, am I a bad Christian?
Yesterday was the official start of advent, which means Christmas trees and fairy lights will be going up all over the place, but what if the festive season started in your house weeks ago? Does going big on the tinsel make you a bad Christian?
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Opinion
‘No one can promise you a husband. No one can even promise you a text back’
Lauren Windle looks at the growing market for love coaches and considers the impact for Christian women