All Opinion articles – Page 23
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OpinionJesus and health anxiety
Sophie Dianne shares her journey of living with a vestibular nervous system disorder and the surprising ways God has met her in her battles for healing.
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OpinionCould Coldplay’s viral moment lead to grace?
Hope Bonarcher unpacks a viral moment from a recent Coldplay concert that became much more than just internet fodder. She explores what happens when secrets come to light—and what grace can look like in the aftermath.
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OpinionLouise Perry and the surprising turn toward Christian wisdom
Jemimah Wright highlights a recent Instagram post where feminist author Louise Perry reflects on the cultural value of Christianity. Her evolving perspective, shared widely online, has sparked fresh conversation about faith, feminism, and the search for meaning in a secular age.
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OpinionWhat I learned about hope from surfing
Lucy Macdonald shares how a surf session in Jeffreys Bay became a vivid picture of what it feels like to wait on God through disappointment and deferred hope.
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same sex attracted
Dr. Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose 11-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality.
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OpinionWould you like to hear more of God’s voice and be the person you were created to be?
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OpinionAre weight loss jabs a threat to our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit?
#DumpTheScales founder Hope Virgo raises urgent concerns about the dangerous intersection of eating disorders and the NHS’s promotion of weight-loss injections. Reflecting on both personal experience and troubling public health trends, she questions the ethics and consequences of prescribing quick-fix medications in a society already struggling with body image and disordered eating.
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Opinion7 ways to combat overwhelm
Jenny Sanders offers practical and spiritual wisdom for navigating anxiety and emotional overload in turbulent times.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why is my boyfriend always playing video games?
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, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman who is worried about her boyfriend’s gaming habit.
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OpinionThe Word of God carried me through my miscarriage
Hannah Wickens shares how speaking God’s Word out loud can transform fear into faith. Through everyday moments with her family, she reminds us that the Word of God is truly living and active, shaping hearts and situations alike.
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OpinionLove Island is back on our screens, and presenter Maya Jama has confirmed she’s a Christian
Sophie Dianne explores the unexpected intersections between Love Island host Maya Jama’s glittering career, her complicated past, and her quiet yet persistent faith.
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OpinionDoes Wimbledon star, Aryna Sabalenka believe in God?
Sophie Dianne explores whether Belarusian tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka has a faith in God like her peer, Coco Gauff.
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OpinionFive ways to avoid the summer haze becoming the summer laze (spiritually)
Jenny Sanders encourages us not to let our spiritual rhythms slip during the summer break, she offers five simple ways to stay connected to God while fully enjoying the rest and refreshment the season brings.
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OpinionIn the light of the Bangor Cathedral scandal, how can women stay safe in spiritual spaces?
Jemimah Wright explores how the toxic culture scandal at Bangor Cathedral reminds us why vigilance, discernment, and courage remain essential parts of our faith journey.
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OpinionWhen Rachel Reeves wept: Why tears in politics are no bad thing
Jemimah Wright reflects on the reactions to Rachel Reeves’s visible distress in Parliament and what this reveals about our expectations of emotional strength in leadership.
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OpinionNot all Christians are emotionally healthy
Lucy Macdonald explores why emotional health is vital to spiritual maturity and why following Jesus doesn’t automatically heal our inner wounds.
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OpinionActress Jennifer Garner’s front page faith
Jemimah Wright reflects on Jennifer Garner’s quiet return to faith in a culture that rarely highlights it.
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OpinionHow grief can change a Christian marriage
‘I love that the Bible doesn’t pretend that grief doesn’t exist. In fact, it meets us right in the middle of it. Romans 12:15 says, “Mourn with those who mourn”—a reminder that marriage is about showing up emotionally, not retreating into yourself,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Our son has just told us he is same-sex attracted, and his dad is horrified
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, Rhiannon Goulding answers a mother wanting to know how to support her son.
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OpinionRaising my family next door to my parents has given our children a greater understanding of God’s character
‘We have an inherent desire to know that we belong and any blips in relationship with our immediate relations can be remedied by grandparents who offer a sense of family identity in a way that can reinforce parental values,’ says Hannah Wickens.
