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Opinion“Araceli”: The mysterious little girl who appeared when I needed God most
When Jessica Hymus-Gant felt wounded, isolated and misunderstood while working with children in Mexico, she wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Then a little girl she had never met handed her a piece of paper containing a verse from Psalm 91 – a moment Jessica believes was a powerful reminder that God sees us, even when we feel completely alone.
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Opinion“We just trusted the organisers”: What really happened at the Big Church Festival tragedy
When tragedy struck the Big Church Festival, killing Pastor Robert Guanco and injuring several others, thousands of Christians were left frightened and searching for answers. But festival-goer, Rhiannon Goulding reflects on what happened beyond the tragedy itself – and the extraordinary calm, kindness and trust she witnessed as thousands of people faced a terrifying situation.
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OpinionWhat does God have to do with Miss World? The Eritrean beauty queen who changed my mind
When Alem Derege first heard about Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s first-ever representative at Miss World, she was intrigued by more than the beauty pageant itself. With the Miss World final taking place on Saturday 5 September, Alem reflects on how Snit’s story of faith, family, disability advocacy and discovering her Eritrean identity made her reconsider what a beauty pageant can stand for.
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OpinionCould gratitude really change your life? Premier Radio host Hannah Woolley says it did
Hannah Woolley discovered the power of gratitude during one of the most uncertain seasons of her family’s life. Now, through a simple daily practice – and the messages she receives from listeners – she’s discovering how choosing thankfulness can shift our perspective and help us notice God’s goodness.
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Article‘God told me to be famous at home’: Why one influencer walked away from YouTube at the height of her success
At the height of her YouTube success, with around 100,000 followers across social media, YouTube grants helping to support her family and a thriving online ministry reaching thousands of women, God asked Nellah Kunzwa (Nellah Grace) to do something that made no sense: walk away. In this exclusive interview with Woman Alive, the NHS doctor, content creator and founder of Biblical Boss Babe shares why obedience mattered more than influence – and how a life-changing encounter with God at 17 shaped everything that followed.
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ArticleLife Lessons: Dot Butler’s incredible journey from nightclub dancer to Christian leader
From a childhood marked by loss to a life she could never have imagined, Dot Butler has learned to take the limits off God. Now, as an award-winning Christian leader, former journalist and champion for vulnerable children and families, she reflects on the extraordinary journey that began when a 21-year-old nightclub dancer surrendered her life to Jesus.
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OpinionI spent a decade looking for God in psychedelics – here’s what I discovered
After searching for spiritual truth through psychedelics, Selah Croft says she eventually discovered the healing and freedom she had been looking for in Jesus. Here, she explains how her extraordinary encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2025 changed the way she understood her past and the dangers she believes Christians should be aware of.
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OpinionFrom business failure in New Zealand to winning over the Dragons: How one mum of four built an entrepreneurial empire through faith and resilience
On World Entrepreneur’s Day, we hear from entrepreneur and sustainability expert Nikki Buckley. When she appeared on Dragon’s Den, four dragons wanted to invest in her eco-friendly business. But behind the television success lay years of failed ventures, financial uncertainty and learning to trust God through every setback.
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OpinionWhy Hayden Panettiere had her daughter baptised in Ukraine – and what she said about the ‘incredible’ Christian moment
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the life and faith questions raised by the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
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OpinionThe incredible true story that reminds us why the Church is family
When two colleagues at Manchester Airport discovered they were actually brother and sister, it made headlines around the world. For writer Jenny Sanders, their remarkable reunion is a beautiful reminder that, through Christ, God invites us into a family that extends far beyond blood ties.
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OpinionFrom manifestation to Jesus: Why influencer Madison Rose walked away from New Age spirituality
Jemimah Wright explores how influencer Madison Rose built a successful career teaching manifestation alongside one of the movement’s biggest names, only to discover after the devastating loss of her father that neither success nor spirituality could heal her grief. She says it was Jesus who finally gave her the hope and identity she had been searching for.
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ArticleFrom cerebral palsy to complete healing: One mother’s extraordinary story
Jane Knoop spoke to Rita Baroni about the devastating diagnosis that left her daughter facing a lifetime in a wheelchair, and the remarkable events that followed. Rita shares how, in her darkest moment, she stopped pleading for a miracle and simply asked God for the grace to keep going.
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ArticleFrom one child to 50,000 lives: Becky Murray’s extraordinary mission
Jane Knoop spoke to Becky Murray, founder of the global anti-exploitation charity One By One, about how a single, shocking encounter with a vulnerable child on the streets of Sierra Leone ignited a lifelong mission to fight human trafficking and injustice.
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ArticleLife Lessons: She lost her childhood caring for her mum – then God wrote a different story
Jemimah Wright spoke with Catherine Grant, co-founder of The Entertainer, to hear the remarkable story of a childhood marked by hardship, caring responsibilities and loss. From leaving school at 13 to helping build one of Britain’s best-known toy retailers, Catherine reflects on the faith that has sustained her through every chapter of her life.
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OpinionMeet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)
In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens
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OpinionWhen doctors told me pregnancy could kill me, I thought I’d never be a mum – then God wrote a different story
At 17, doctors warned that pregnancy could cost Nekeisha Camille her life. Years later, against all expectations, she is cradling her fifth daughter and reflecting on the God who had the final word.
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OpinionI prayed for God’s protection… I forgot to pray about my Zara trousers
Jemimah Wright, commissioning editor of Woman Alive online, thought she was doing the sensible thing by praying for God’s protection before heading out for an evening walk on holiday. What she didn’t realise was that the biggest threat to her safety wasn’t lurking in the shadows – it was a pair of mustard-yellow Zara trousers.
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Opinion“My scars filled me with shame. Now they’re my greatest testimony”
Dr Coco Parkinson-Huggins spent years hiding the scars left by self-harm, believing they were a source of shame. Today, the researcher, speaker and Christian writer shares how Jesus transformed her life—and why those same scars have become a powerful testimony to God’s grace and healing.
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ArticleTwo women at the heart of Christian publishing
Former Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher and current editor Jemimah Wright spoke to commissioning editor Charisa Gunasekera and publishing director Lauren Windle about calling, representation and platform
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ArticleFrom the New Age to new life in Jesus
Growing up without faith, Lucinda Button (Lu) dove into all that the New Age had to offer in an attempt to heal inner wounds, only to find it never held the lasting peace she was searching for. Then Jesus revealed Himself to her, and her life took a complete U-turn. Today, she runs she runs The Bridge Ministry, supporting those moving from the New Age to Jesus
