All Opinion articles – Page 13
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I Googled all the whole England women’s football squad to find out if they were Christians and here’s what I learned
The nation’s hopes are resting on the Women’s England team but how many of them will have been praying about this tournament? Journalist Lauren Windle does a Google deep dive to find out about the faith of the celebrated team.
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Nigel Farage’s bank account was closed unfairly – is this a sign of things to come?
However you feel about the former UKIP leader, closing accounts based on a person’s political or religious views is dangerous, says Rachel Pearce.
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Could Meghan Markle run for President? Yes. Should she run? I’m not so sure...
As President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, “endorses” Meghan Markle as a woman she would back for the White House, writer Shakira Peronet asks whether or not the Duchess of Sussex should run for public office.
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The businesses that are accidentally advertising Jesus - but did you spot it?
Advertising copywriter Lizzie Hutchison shares the advertising campaigns that surprisingly share a Christian message.
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In the Barbie movie, men are buffoons - as a Christian, it didn’t sit well with me
Writer Hope Bonarcher shares her thoughts on the way men and Ken are portrayed in the latest Barbie release.
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Netflix’s How To Become a Cult Leader highlighted two things most Christians already know
Journalist Lauren Windle had two main takeaways from the latest cult documentary to hit Netflix, but they won’t be new information for Christians.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I want to date but don’t have a clue how to flirt, I don’t want to be sexual - can you help?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we tackle; if you can flirt as a Christian.
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Can God use dogs for the Kingdom? Paws-itively!
Author Jennifer Marshall Bleakley explains how our fury friends can bring us closer to God.
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Is Christianity relevant today?
Rev Jules Middleton explains why the Christian faith is just as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago.
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As a female preacher I was treated very differently to my male counterparts - in the end I left
Katherine Spearing worked in a church for years but was expected to take on more work than her male collegaues and her sermons were described as ‘cute’.
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Why I chose not to watch The Chosen
Writer Kate Orson gives her reasons for boycotting the popular Christian TV show The Chosen.
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Margot Robbie's Barbie character just stopped short of finding Jesus on her road to self-discovery - and I'm here for it
Woman Alive's editor-in-chief Tola-Doll Fisher shares her thoughts on the highly anticipated Barbie movie.
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I am a female Christian footballer - here is why the game is important
Footballer Charlotte Lynch talks about championing girls in sports and beyond.
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’It’s a canon event’ - how the TikTok trend reminds us to find purpose in our pain
Writer Mica Gray explores the latest TikTok trend and why it's helpful for our spiritual lives.
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Which wedding traditions are biblical? Should you take your husband’s name or even wear a ring?
Writer Michelle Tant looks at someone of the wedding traditions we hold dear, and asks what God thinks about them.
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As a female athlete, I support the new ‘open category’ for trans women in elite sport
Christian and Team GB Olympian Abigail Irozuru shares her thoughts on allowing trans-women to compete in all female sports.
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Do we need alcohol at Christian festivals? I’m saying a big fat ‘no’
Journalist and recovering alcoholic Lauren Windle shares her experiences of being around drinking at Christian events.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I’m a married woman - can I have sex while on my period or is that unbiblical?
In our fortnightly column “Great Sexpectations” the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we tackle; if it's unbiblical to have sex while on your period.
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What does it take to win Wimbledon? Applying biblical wisdom to tennis
Alex Noel refers to the words of the Bible to explain what it takes to win Wimbledon and encourages us to incorporate these practices into our own lives.
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Deconstructing my faith is what saved it, we shouldn’t be afraid to start from scratch
Kat Wordsworth shares how 'deconstructing' her faith allowed it to grow and we shouldn't be afraid of doubt.