All Opinion articles – Page 7
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Opinion“It took me 16 months to get John Lennox onto The Diary of a CEO - it’s a lesson in God’s hope.”
SPCK’s Head of Marketing and Publicity, Rio Summers, spent sixteen months working behind the scenes to bring author and apologist John Lennox to one of the world’s biggest podcasts. This is the remarkable story of persistence, prayer, algorithms and what happened when Lennox finally sat down with Steven Bartlett.
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Opinion“Trump released the UFO files – as an ex-spiritualist, I offer proof aliens are impostors”
Following renewed public interest in UFOs and alleged government disclosures, writer Laura Maxwell offers a perspective shaped by her past involvement in Spiritualism and the occult. Drawing on her personal experiences and Christian faith, she argues that reported alien encounters may have a spiritual rather than extraterrestrial explanation.
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OpinionWould you wear a dressing gown for your wedding ceremony?
Hannah Wickens explores the viral reaction to a bride who ditched tradition for comfort, sparking debate about what really matters on a wedding day. Looking beyond the headlines, she reflects on how weddings, clothing, and even cultural expectations point us back to the deeper question of love, priorities, and perspective.
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OpinionWhen caring for ageing parents feels too much, where is God?
This week is Carers Week, shining a spotlight on the millions of people supporting loved ones. Writer Alex Noel reflects on the often unseen challenges of caring for ageing parents. Through the lens of faith, she explores the tension between responsibility, sacrifice and trusting God when the burden feels too heavy to carry alone.
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OpinionNarcissism or just sin? Why we’re overusing a psychological label
Anna Fothergill examines our culture’s growing tendency to label difficult people as “narcissists,” questioning whether ordinary selfishness is too often mistaken for psychological disorder. Blending personal experience with a Christian perspective, she reflects on the difference between clinical narcissism and the universal problem of human sin.
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OpinionDid faith still find a voice at Hay Festival of Literature in 2026?
Writer Sophie Dianne attended Hay Festival 2026 to explore the role of faith within one of Britain’s most influential cultural events. Amid literary discussion, political debate, and celebrity appearances, she set out to discover whether Christianity still has a meaningful place in the festival’s conversation.
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Opinion“What Tourette’s taught me about control, shame, and God’s patience with me”
As Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, observed annually from 15 May to 15 June, draws attention to the realities of living with the condition, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her own diagnosis. She shares how living with Tourette’s has deepened her understanding of God’s patience and grace in the midst of circumstances she cannot change.
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OpinionArtificial wombs, AI babies, and the death of motherhood? Why The Pod Generation film feels terrifyingly real
Hope Bonarcher dives into Sophie Barthes’ unsettling sci-fi satire The Pod Generation, a film that asks whether modern technology is liberating women — or quietly erasing what makes us human. With sharp cultural insight and theological reflection, Bonarcher explores why this futuristic comedy suddenly feels less like fiction and more like prophecy.
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OpinionFrozen forgiveness and the Wagatha question: Why is it so hard to let go?
Drawing on the very public fallout between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, Jemimah Wright asks why grudges are so hard to release, and what they do to our hearts while we hold them.
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Opinion“AI told me I needed lip filler to be ‘more Stacey’ and I almost believed it”
Sophie Sanders thought she was just experimenting with the latest ‘looksmaxxing’ trend for fun, until a chatbot’s brutally specific suggestions about her face sent her spiralling into insecurity. She explores the dark side of the so-called ‘Stacey face’ phenomenon, and why true contentment can never be found through filters, fillers, or flawless skin.
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OpinionFrom Naomi Osaka to the church pew: Why women’s appearance still dominates the conversation
As writer Bukunmi Awofisayo has observed, fashion communicates whether we intend it to or not. Yet as Christians, we are called to see people the way God does, beyond appearance and first impressions, to the heart, character, and story beneath the surface.
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OpinionREAL TALK: Can I go to a nudist camp as a Christian?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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Opinion“I rewatched To Kill A Mockingbird, and one scene left me spiritually shaken”
Danielle Finch revisits To Kill A Mockingbird through the lens of faith, justice, and courage — and discovers its themes feel more relevant now than ever. From Atticus Finch’s moral conviction to the novel’s piercing challenge against Christian apathy, this classic story still has the power to convict and inspire.
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OpinionFaith, SPF & Vitamin D: The Christian woman’s guide to surviving the heatwave wisely
Jemimah Wright explores the growing tension many Christian women feel between protecting their skin and getting enough life-giving sunshine in today’s extreme heatwaves. After personally struggling with chronic Vitamin D deficiency, she asks: have we become so afraid of the sun that we are forgetting the wisdom of balance?
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OpinionAre you a Christian woman and anxious? This is why you are blessed…
Dr Claire Williams reflects on the difficult reality of living with anxiety as a Christian, and how even our most fearful thoughts can be redirected towards the promises and presence of God. Drawing on Philippians 4 and the wider story of scripture, she explores how attentiveness, memory and hope can become spiritual practices that ground anxious believers in God’s care.
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OpinionWhen worship filled the streets of London
Samantha David reflects on a powerful Pentecost weekend in central London, where thousands gathered publicly in worship for the Jesus March through the streets of the capital. She shares moments of unity, revival and unexpected encounters that reminded her of the enduring power of faith, hope and the Gospel.
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OpinionThe joy of growing older together: Why single Christian women are choosing community over loneliness
Jenny Sanders explores the growing movement of older women choosing community and shared living over the isolation that can so often accompany later life. Reflecting on faith, family and the biblical call to care for the lonely, she asks whether co-housing could offer not only practical support, but also companionship, dignity and hope in the years ahead.
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OpinionI almost bought a copper bracelet: Why ‘energy protection’ is luring Christian women — and what it’s really replacing
Tabby Kibugi recently found herself drawn to the growing online fascination with copper bracelets promising peace, comfort, and spiritual reassurance during a difficult season of uncertainty. Her experience prompted a deeper reflection on why many young Christian women are turning toward modern spiritual practices in search of security, and what can happen when trust slowly shifts away from God.
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OpinionCher at 80: The Armenian Christian roots behind the woman rumoured to never age
Jemimah Wright explores the extraordinary life of Cher as the superstar celebrates her 80th birthday — from Hollywood fame and endless reinvention to the ancient Christian faith woven through her Armenian roots.
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OpinionChannel 4’s Married at First Sight has allegedly enabled abuse. Is Christian culture any better?
Sally Hope asks whether Christians should really be shocked by allegations that Married at First Sight has allegedly enabled abuse. If the Church also creates cultures where coercion, purity pressure, and harmful teaching flourish, then Christians must ask whether our own culture is truly any better.
