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ArticleWhy remembering the good times can strengthen our faith when life feels hard
When life feels overwhelming, it can be easier to remember the struggles than the blessings. Rhiannon Goulding reflects on how rediscovering old family photographs reminded her of God’s faithfulness and the importance of holding on to hope during difficult times.
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OpinionMy kid’s messy bedroom taught me something surprising about God
For months after adopting her son, his bedroom remained pristine – and the reason why has stayed with her. Lucy Colman reflects on how the toys now covering the floor have become a beautiful sign of belonging, and what her child’s mess has taught her about the unconditional love of God.
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Opinion‘Women are still not being listened to in maternity care – as a midwife, I think we need to ask why’
Recent maternity investigations have once again highlighted the devastating consequences when women’s voices are ignored. Christian midwife Michelle Tant asks what maternity services – and the Church – can learn from the God who sees and listens to women.
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OpinionCan I trust God and still question my maternity care?
Midwife Hannah Ketcher asks what it really means to trust God when making decisions about pregnancy and birth – and whether questioning medical advice can be an act of faith. She explores how prayer, wisdom and professional expertise can work together, while reminding us that surrendering to God doesn’t mean surrendering our voice.
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ArticleI thought I knew how to help children – then I had to unlearn everything
Rhiannon Goulding reflects on how one challenging week working with children taught her that sometimes the best way to care for the next generation is to let go of old habits and learn a different way.
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ArticleWhat if your child’s worth has nothing to do with what they achieve?
In this month’s health column, therapist Monique Thomas explores what happens when we stop measuring children by achievement and start seeing their God-given worth. Speaking to educator and psychologist Emma Noel Pinnock, she considers neurodivergence, belonging and how parents, teachers and churches can learn to hear children’s voices.
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ArticleWho is God putting on your doorstep? How ordinary encounters can change your life
Rhiannon Goulding reflects on the unexpected friendships that can grow out of the ordinary encounters of everyday life – from the school gate to the doorstep. Could the people we pass each day be the very people God has placed in our path for a reason?
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OpinionI thought becoming a mum had ended my acting career – then God did this
When actor Grace Chim became pregnant just as she was preparing to take the next step in her career, she feared her dreams were over. Instead, a two-year break from acting taught her to trust God with her ambitions – and led to opportunities she could never have orchestrated herself.
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Opinion“I’m grieving the end of my fertile years – even though I already have four children”
As she watches the next generation of mothers welcome new babies, writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the bittersweet realisation that her own childbearing years may be drawing to a close. She explores what it means to grieve that transition while remembering that her deepest identity is found not in motherhood, but in Christ.
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OpinionThe truth about Christian home-schooling that critics get wrong
After comments by a popular podcaster reignited debate about Christian home-schooling, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her own experience of being educated at home. Far from leaving her sheltered or socially isolated, she says it nurtured her love of learning, strengthened her faith and is something she’d gladly choose for her own children.
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OpinionREAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on [email protected] and ask us anything.
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OpinionThe hidden spiritual shift every new mum experiences
Writer and researcher Dr Rhiannon McAleer has spent years exploring the intersection of motherhood, faith and identity. Drawing on groundbreaking new research from Theos and Bible Society, she reveals how becoming a mother can profoundly reshape not only a woman’s life, but also her understanding of God.
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OpinionI’m a midwife – here’s what the Bible really says about breastfeeding
As World Breastfeeding Week shines a spotlight on the importance of supporting mothers around the globe, midwife Michelle Tant explores what Scripture can teach us about breastfeeding and God’s nurturing heart. Drawing on both her professional experience and biblical reflection, she reveals why the Church has a vital role to play in helping mothers flourish, whatever their feeding journey.
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ArticleThe unexpected way social media helped my son beat depression
Rhiannon Goulding reveals how her son found help online through depression, and believes that our children can navigate the online world well if we set good boundaries and show we trust them
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OpinionProtecting our children or policing their screens? The great social media debate
As the government proposes a social media ban for under-16s, writer Becky Hunter Kelm explores the debate over whether restrictions alone can keep children safe online. As a mum herself, she argues that education must go hand in hand with any ban.
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ArticleHow to prepare your children for a world that isn’t a fairy tale
Rhiannon Goulding urges us to ensure our children know that not all endings in life are like the ones found in Disney films
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OpinionWhy don’t Gen Z women want children?
As Generation Z women navigate a world shaped by uncertainty, many are rethinking the place of motherhood in their lives. But beyond questions of timing and choice lies a deeper invitation—one that calls for surrender, sacrifice and trust in something greater than ourselves, writes Kimberley Pena-Medhurst.
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ArticleEmpty nest syndrome can lead to a rediscovery of faith and identity
Rhiannon Goulding was doing some spring cleaning when the reality of being an empty nester hit her
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ArticleWhat can we teach girls about problematic men?
Kate Orson believes we need to equip every young person to understand freedom and autonomy
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OpinionREAL TALK: How do I keep my teenager safe from older men?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on [email protected] and ask us anything.
