All Opinion articles – Page 4
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OpinionBeyond couture: beauty, faith, and the legacy of Valentino Garavani
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the death of Valentino Garavani at age 93, one of fashion’s last great couturiers. She contrasts his devotion to outward beauty with a faith-centred understanding of beauty that values inner character over image.
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Opinion‘I am a Christian model, and this is why I decided to start an etiquette school’
Rebecca Pagani reflects on choosing faith and integrity over industry pressure in a world obsessed with image. She shares how surrendering to God reshaped her identity and sparked a vision to help women walk in dignity and purpose.
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OpinionI was a Hindu, until I encountered the love of Jesus
Sourabhi Sircar reflects on her journey from growing up in a traditional Hindu household to encountering a love that transformed her faith and life forever. Through seasons of disappointment, searching and renewal, she shares how God patiently called her into a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
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OpinionBlue Monday and the hope we hold onto
Monday 19th January 2026 is known as ‘Blue Monday’, Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explains the background of the day, and gives some biblical hope for you if you are feeling low.
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OpinionFaith, fitness, and who gets to tell the story of the body
In the light of Instagram ’fitfluencers’, Kirsten Rees explores how belief, culture, and power shape the messages we receive about our bodies—and how those messages are felt, questioned, and lived.
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OpinionThe transformative benefits of reading God’s Word daily
Writer Faith Emily reflects on a year-long decision to lay aside other reading and immerse herself fully in God’s Word. As she shares the spiritual transformation that followed, she invites us to rediscover the life-giving power of being truly “buried” in the Good Book.
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OpinionActress Nazanin Boniadi and the Christian call to support Iran’s protesters
Maxine Harrison explores Iran’s growing crisis amid widespread protests and economic collapse. She highlights the hope for change and the urgent call for international solidarity.
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OpinionHigh School Musical star Ashley Tisdale’s toxic mum group experience and what faith teaches us about inclusion
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on Ashley Tisdale’s experience and explores why mums need villages marked by kindness, inclusion, and grace rather than mean-girl dynamics.
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OpinionJustin Bieber on faith, forgiveness, and becoming new
Writer Maxine Harrison explores how Justin Bieber is using his platform to publicly wrestle with faith.
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OpinionTeyana Taylor praises Jesus at the Golden Globes
Writer Maxine Harrison reflects on Teyana Taylor’s recent Golden Globe win and faith-filled acceptance speech, exploring the power of representation, resilience, and God-given purpose. From Hollywood recognition to personal testimony, Harrison examines why Taylor’s words resonated so deeply with Black Christian women and creatives alike.
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OpinionWhat ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ taught me about confession and grace
Writer Jo Acharya shares how this unexpected murder story powerfully illustrates themes of confession and grace. Through her insights, the film becomes a profound exploration of how the Church is called to love and serve rather than judge, revealing the true heart of the Gospel.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I am about to get married, what are top tips for making my marriage last?
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 make sure her marriage lasts.
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OpinionWhy Easter Eggs in the shops in January might not be such a bad thing
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the sight of Easter eggs appearing in shops almost before the Christmas decorations are down. Rather than lamenting commercialism, she invites us to see an unexpected opportunity to reconnect Christmas and Easter and tell the whole story of salvation.
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OpinionWhy this online narrative about Christian women misses the point (faith is not a formula to secure a husband)
Writer Tabby Kibugi dismantles the viral claim that modern Christian womanhood is just strategic husband-hunting. Through personal reflection and cultural critique, she reveals a far more honest picture of why women return to God.
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OpinionPhilip Yancey and the ache of disillusionment with Christian heroes
Author, Amy Boucher Pye reflects on why she often turns to history for her devotional illustrations, especially as contemporary Christian heroes so often fall short. Against the backdrop of the recent revelations about Philip Yancey, she considers where we might still find lives of faith worthy of our trust.
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OpinionWhat Victoria Beckham taught me: why building a dream with your husband might be biblical
Writer Salomé Criddle reflects on a moment from Victoria Beckham’s entrepreneurial journey through a lens of faith. Drawing from Scripture and her own experience as a wife and business builder, she explores how God often uses marriage, trust, and godly partnership as a means to strengthen vision, multiply purpose, and remind women that pursuing a calling was never meant to be done alone.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from the women joining secret clubbing WhatsApp groups
There’s a wave of people seeking in-person adventures with strangers and writer Lauren Windle thinks they’re on to something.
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OpinionFaith in the face of a national emergency: why UK schools are tackling misogyny
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the stark reality that UK schools are now rolling out anti-misogyny interventions to counter the radicalisation of boys and young men. It’s come to this—and as uncomfortable as that is to admit, it has to be done.
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OpinionBrigitte Bardot (1934–2025): A controversial life seen through faith
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the complex, controversial life of Brigitte Bardot (1934–2025), from global sex symbol to outspoken activist. It tells the story of a woman deeply flawed and fiercely searching, yet loved by Jesus despite it all.
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OpinionWhen God writes the love story: my supernatural marriage setup
Writer Philly Larcombe shares how years of suffering, singleness, and unanswered prayers collided with a breath-taking, supernatural marriage setup. It’s a testimony of God moving long before she could see, or even believe, that he would.
