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Opinion‘Christmas Karma’: A holiday film that strays from the heart of Christmas
Writer Sophie Dianne examines Christmas Karma, a modern retelling of Dickens that attempts to blend multiculturalism with Christmas tradition. In doing so, she considers whether the film’s reliance on karma ultimately distances it from the message at the centre of the nativity story.
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OpinionNavigating grief this Christmas: faith in the midst of sorrow
Christmas is often painted as a season of joy and celebration, yet for many it arrives carrying fresh wounds, heavy memories, and unspoken sorrow. Writer Danielle Finch shares how faith has met her in the depths of grief, offering hope to those learning how to hold sorrow and trust in God together this festive season.
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OpinionAs Friends leaves Netflix, faith offers the real connection
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the news that the show which once felt like a constant companion - Friends - is finally leaving Netflix. As she looks back on what the series has meant to her, she also considers why its comfort has resonated with so many for so long.
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OpinionTips for keeping Christ in Christmas
Writer Jenny Sanders invites readers to push back against the tide of “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greetings” by reclaiming a Christmas centred on Christ. Her reflections offer simple, practical ways for us to keep Jesus at the heart of the season without pressure or perfectionism.
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OpinionA nation in grief: A faithful response to the Bondi tragedy
In the wake of the Bondi shooting earlier this week, Australians are grappling with shock, grief, and searching questions after violence shattered a place synonymous with joy and freedom. In this reflection, Rev. Dr. Tania Harris offers a faith-filled response, inviting us to pause, listen for the Holy Spirit, and consider how God’s light meets us in the darkness.
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OpinionWhy spending Christmas alone this year is the healthiest thing I can do for my faith
Writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her decision to spend the holidays by herself for the first time. Drawing on her experience as a Black eldest daughter raised in a traditional African Christian household, she explores how choosing rest over expectation has become an act of spiritual preservation.
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OpinionFaith running in the family - a tribute to Joanna Trollope
Following the death of author Joanna Trollope in December 2025, writer Ruth Leigh reflects on the legacy of the Trollopes; exploring faith, family and the enduring power of honest, character-driven fiction.
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OpinionJane Austen at 250: Seeing Jesus in her stories
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, writer Sarah Street reflects on how the light of Jesus shines through Austen’s timeless stories of love and grace.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How can I help my family understand the true meaning of Christmas?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a woman who wants to share her faith with her family.
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OpinionFour ways you can buy slave-free gifts for Christmas
Nicole Watt invites us to rethink our holiday shopping through the lens of justice and compassion. Her reflections remind us that even small, intentional choices can help shine Christ’s light into places still marked by exploitation.
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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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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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OpinionHow faith meets Italy’s stand against femicide
Becky Hunter-Kelm writes at a moment when people of faith are crying out for justice as Italy takes a bold stand against femicide. As the nation names this violence for what it is, we’re reminded that God’s heart is always with the oppressed.
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OpinionWhat does the future hold for religious teaching in schools?
Jenny Sanders explores the impact of recent legal decisions on religious education in Northern Ireland, examining how faith is taught in schools. She highlights the challenges of delivering inclusive, objective, and pluralistic religious education in today’s society.
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OpinionWhy we need Strictly Come Dancing and the valuable tool it can provide Christians
Writer Lauren Windle explains why a united society benefits from the big, unifying effect of popular TV shows.
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OpinionFrom brokenness to beauty: My 60th year and the Christmas wreath that still speaks of God’s love
Writer Faye Smith reflects on the Christmas wreath that has accompanied her through love, loss, and renewal. As she nears 60, its symbolism speaks again of faith, resilience, and everlasting hope.
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OpinionA call back to Christian charity in a divided age
Singer-songwriter Alex Kate reflects on one of the most corrosive forces shaping our era: the way division has seeped into everything from our screens to our relationships. Polarisation is one of our modern-day travesties, she argues, not just because it pits us against each other, but because it steals our capacity for curiosity, empathy, and grace.
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OpinionWoman ‘marries’ AI persona created on ChatGPT: seeking Christlike love in a tech-driven world
Ann Louise Graham invites us to reckon with how emerging technologies are reshaping our most intimate longings. Her reflections set the stage for a deeper look at what real, reciprocal love requires, and why that matters now more than ever.
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OpinionFriendship by God’s design: finding and becoming faithful companions
Mary Aliga reflects on the gift of God-given friendship, urging us to “ask the Lord to give friends from his hand and offer your hand to the friends he gives.” Her words inspire us to seek and nurture faith-filled relationships that shape and strengthen us.
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OpinionHow I realised I had made an idol of motherhood
Vicki Courtney reflects on how the good desire for motherhood can become an idol. Through her daughter’s pain, she’s reminded that a woman’s true worth lies not in motherhood, but in being a beloved child of God.
