All Opinion articles – Page 10
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Opinion‘I have seen the ‘boom of the shroom’ on social media but are mushrooms really a safe choice?'
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse considers the mushrooms that have been found to support the body against all sorts of health issues such as inflammation, viruses, tumour growth, fungal overgrowth, pathogenic bacteria, hormone imbalance, and even stress.
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Opinion‘Who is Kemi Badenoch, is she a Christian, and would she be a good leader for the UK?’
Kemi Badenoch joined six other initial contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Sharmila Meadows takes a look at the politician’s background and believes Badenoch would, ’challenge and expose the government robustly and with tenacity and courage.’
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Opinion'Kate and I appear to be two lives affected by cancer that will never be the same again'
Recently the Prince and Princess of Wales released a video with family footage, giving an update on the health of Princess Kate. Suzie Kennedy shares her view on the video, and rejoices at the second chance both she and Kate have been given.
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OpinionThe Government is giving 15 hours of free childcare - as a Christian mum of three, here are my thoughts on it
The offer of free childcare has caused Hannah Wickens to prayerfully contemplate the conflict she felt about accepting it, and wonders if the reason she felt incensed was that childcare is not regarded as ‘work’.
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OpinionWhy I believe abortion is not healthcare
Rebekah Collins attended March for Life UK in London on 7th September, and shares how six years ago God broke her heart for the issue of abortion, and led her to work with HOPE Pregnancy.
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OpinionThe ‘raw-dogging’ TikTok travel trend helped me understand the importance of spiritual practices
Jo Acharya shares how a new trend reminded her of the importance of silence and solitude in our Christian walk, but says, ‘Unlike raw-dogging, spiritual practices are not a one-time endurance challenge, but a way of building healthy rhythms into our lives.’
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OpinionThe death of Rebecca Cheptegei at the hands of her ex-partner should be a wake up call to the Church
‘The murder of women, by the men who claim to love them is a worldwide problem, and the UK is not exempt from this,’ says Sally Hope, as she discusses why the Church needs step up to be part of the solution.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I have put on weight, don’t feel attractive and lost confidence, how do I get out of this rut?
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, Dr Kathrine McAleese answers a reader who has lost confidence in themselves.
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OpinionMy reflections on the Paralympics as a wheelchair user
Jade Reynolds remembers when she was paralysed at thirteen and people started asking if she wanted to compete in the Paralympics one day. She says, ’I wonder if the success of the Paralympics also highlights the lack of representation and opportunities elsewhere in society?’
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OpinionWhat the Olympics taught me about female friendship
The Paris Olympics ended in August, and as the Paralympics continue, Michelle Tant writes about what impacted her the most - seeing the touching signs of female friendship between the athletes.
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OpinionThere was polygamy in the Bible and now polyamory is on the rise among Millenials. What should Christians do?
Anna Fothergill considers the rising trend of the so-called ethical non-monogamy, and says, ’the shift away from Judeo-Christian values and subsequent breakdown in sexual ethics has now landed the average singleton in the position of forming an opinion on this topic.’
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OpinionWhat the Oasis reunion can teach us about not looking back in anger
After breaking up fifteen years ago, rock band Oasis announced that they would be reuniting for a UK and Ireland tour in 2025. Rachel Allcock discusses the news of the formerly feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing the stage again and wonders, in the booking madness whether there is something wrong with these intense waves of nostalgia.
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OpinionMariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day, how can we as Christians navigate such shocking grief?
’Whether you’re a fan of Mariah or not, you’ll appreciate the weight of her loss – the brutal reminder of the transience of life and the harsh intrusion of death,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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Opinion'God made a way for my husband and I to build a hospital for the destitute Quechua people of Peru'
From a high school romance to moving mountains in the Andes, Dr Martina John shares how the dream she and her husband shared, became a reality.
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Opinion‘I survived satanic ritual abuse, this is how Jesus saved me’
A Woman Alive contributor shares her painful story of abuse from her parents as a young child, and how subsequently she was healed and restored by Jesus.
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OpinionForced marriages are increasing in the UK - what can Christians do about it?
’If forced marriage is thought about at all it is often conflated with arranged marriage and particular cultures,’ says Ben Ryan of Medaille Trust. There are an estimated 22 million people worldwide in forced marriages, here Ben gives shows how to know the signs.
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OpinionShould Christian singles take inspiration from Love is Blind?
A handful of singles enter soundproofed ‘pods’ where they then date other singles without ever being able to see their potential companion. This is the TV show everyone is talking about, Love is Blind. Watching purely for cultural research, Rachel Mataraki offers her pros and cons on the popular series.
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OpinionHas prayer become a ‘thought crime?’
Ann-Louise Graham discusses the arrest of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce for praying outside an abortion clinic, and says this case highlights the risks of criminalizing religious expression.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I have fallen out of love with my husband, when is it ok to get a divorce?
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, we answer someone who wants to know when it is ok to get a divorce.
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OpinionMothering without a mother: finding strength in God through grief
’Raising my daughter without my mother’s physical presence, even just over these past few months, has pushed me to lean into God’s promises more than ever,’ says Bethany Hobbs.
