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OpinionIs Hilary Duff a Christian?
Sophie Dianne explores the faith and personal beliefs of one of the 2000s’ most beloved pop culture icons. As Hilary Duff returns to the spotlight with new music and a world tour, Sophie considers the question many fans are Googling.
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OpinionWhy do Christian women find it so hard to say no?
There’s a widely held assumption that ‘yes’ is always the correct response for believers. Drawing on the story of Mary and Martha in Gospel of Luke 10, Katherine O’Neill suggests that at times, ‘no’, can be the wiser, more loving, and more faithful choice.
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OpinionLouis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere isn’t just about misogyny, it’s about a spiritual war
Alex Noel explores why so many young men are being drawn into a culture of dominance, conspiracy, and hostility toward women — and why its growing influence matters for Christian women navigating faith, relationships, and a rapidly shifting cultural landscape.
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OpinionREAL TALK: What are Christian views around foreplay with a partner before marriage?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionEveryone says “manifest it” but the Lord’s prayer taught me a better way to hope
In a culture promoting mantras of self-belief and self-creation, Ayoola Bandele says we can easily blur the line between confident hope and subtle self-reliance.
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OpinionDeepfakes, deception, and the death of truth: Why The Capture now feels terrifyingly real
As The Capture returns for its third season, Sophie Sanders says it feels less like fiction and more like a mirror held up to our present reality. How do we begin to tell what’s true?
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OpinionIs the idea of ‘soulmates’ biblical?
Drawing on culture, psychology, and scripture, Rebecca Hunter Kelm challenges romantic myths, pointing us toward a more biblical vision of love, commitment, and marriage.
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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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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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OpinionThe Quiet Revival debate isn’t really about the data
Journalist Tabby Kibugi explores why critics and champions are clashing over the Bible Society’s findings, and suggests the intensity of the argument points to a deeper question about spiritual hunger and cultural change.
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OpinionLiving between fear and faith in Dubai
Due to current information-sharing restrictions and necessary security precautions, this article is shared anonymously. It offers a deeply personal reflection on living through uncertainty in the UAE, navigating challenge and hope while holding onto a sense of purpose and trust in God during an unpredictable time.
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OpinionWhy are women more religious than men?
Church leader Hannah Stephenson-Kelly considers how social roles, lived experience, and the use of time and space may help explain this perceived gender gap in religiosity.
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OpinionGod freed me from binge eating
Denise Jelinek shares her deeply personal journey of struggling with food, faith, and feelings of unworthiness.
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OpinionThe Holy Spirit tells me what to wear
For Jane Streatfield, inviting the Holy Spirit into her everyday wardrobe has transformed her mornings. What began in postnatal depression has become a simple rhythm of partnership with a God who cares about every detail.
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Opinion‘I prayed for 365 days to overcome the loneliness and challenges of raising a newborn’
This Lent, Cristina Turlacu reflects on the quiet power of daily prayer and how it can gently transform your day-to-day life. Through her personal journey of motherhood, she invites you to be encouraged to pray and discover how even the simplest words whispered in faith can bring strength, peace, and lasting change.
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OpinionShould I freeze my eggs while waiting for my Boaz?
Singer-songwriter Rita Ora’s decision to freeze her eggs in her 20s has reignited debate about fertility planning. We explore the practical, emotional, and spiritual questions behind fertility preservation, and how faith shapes our approach to family and the future.
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OpinionMotherhood took away my career identity—But God gave me something better
Charlotte Philips says we talk a lot about the joys of motherhood, but we rarely talk about the quiet identity crisis that can follow. She shares how stepping away from work led her to a deeper understanding of worth and purpose rooted in faith.
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OpinionI was a single woman when God led me to plant a church in Portugal
Jasmin Jones has a powerful testimony and she shares her story of faith, obedience, and God’s leading in the unexpected.
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OpinionNato intercepted a missile over Turkey where I live, and it’s a lesson in fixing my eyes on Jesus
Becky Hunter Kelm shares a reflection on the only thing we can truly do when fear and uncertainty overwhelm us: fix our eyes on God. Her words remind us that even in moments when we feel powerless and don’t know what to do, turning our gaze toward the Lord anchors our hearts in His faithfulness.
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OpinionCan “ugly thoughts” make us ugly?
Sophie Sanders revisits The Twits by Roald Dahl to explore the provocative idea that our inner lives might shape our outward appearance.
