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26 February 2021

Celebrating Women 

Editorial from March 2021

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26 February 2021

‘You never know what God has planned for your life’ 

​Santia Deck is the highest-paid female American footballer in history. Here she tells Jeanette McCarthy about the highs and lows of her career, her battles with self-image and how her faith in God and the support of the women in her life have inspired her to help the next generation 

Lifestyle

26 February 2021

A second chance at marriage

​Gilly, 73, was married to Gordon, 64, for 16 years until they divorced. They were apart for another 16 years but here Gilly explains why they remarried in 2019 

Relationships

19 February 2021

Do we need a #MeToo movement for women in The Church?

Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher shares her personal experience of abuse in the Church and says we need to ask some hard questions about our culture

Faith

18 February 2021

Should Christians be watching dating shows?

Forced intimacy, casual sex and “love at first sight” – is this how God wants us to find love? Dating and relationships writer Lauren Windle explores...

Lifestyle

16 February 2021

Why Harry and Meghan’s baby news gives us all hope

As a news reader, Premier's Tola Mbakwe has been used to hearing and reporting on bad news almost every day during COVID-19. Here's why she thinks we should all be celebrating the latest from the royal family

Lifestyle

15 February 2021

Is there a right way to pray?

Carla Harding works for the 24/7 Prayer movement, but when she was younger she felt terribly inadequate in the area of prayer. She shared her story with Premier radio presenter, Maria Rodrigues

Interviews

14 February 2021

A different kind of love story

This Valentine's Day, Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher wonders why we only attribute 1 Corinthians 13 to marriage ceremonies...

Faith

13 February 2021

How has COVID-19 affected our attitude towards Ash Wednesday?

Writer Florence Gildea encourages us to use this time to reflect on God's blessing of humanity

Faith

9 February 2021

Married at first sight, can it ever work?

Can a marriage be arranged by relationship experts? Ruth Sax takes a look at a TV show that takes puts two people together who don’t actually meet til their wedding day. Yes, really. 

Relationships

4 February 2021

Was I really meant to be single or have I been running away from commitment?

Sheila Jacobs jokingly refers to herself as a “professional single”. But the pandemic has meant she hasn’t had a hug for a year and she now wonders whether she made the right choice…

Women's Ministry

3 February 2021

Can Elton John really help us think about Lent?

Rachel Mann's latest book is a Lent course based on the Elton John film, Rocketman

Faith

2 February 2021

Is divorce okay for Christians?

Dr Zina Arinze is a lawyer, so why did she go into the field of helping those who have been through divorce find healing and restoration? Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke with her to find out more about her story

Interviews

1 February 2021

What Christians can learn from Bridgerton about sex

Bridgerton has just been named the biggest Netflix series of all time and Woman Alive editor Doll Fisher says it's not just about corsets and gossip

Lifestyle

23 January 2021

Let's talk about sex

Adrian and Celia Reynolds have written a book about the struggles couples often face with physical intimacy in marriage, exploring why the Bible says about it and the priority sex should take in a marriage. Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke with them about it

Interviews

22 January 2021

The loneliness pandemic

Editorial from February 2021

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22 January 2021

Processing unexpected death

Kate Patterson and her pastor husband had been writing and presenting on the topic of eternity, when a few months later it became a more significant topic for the family than they could ever have imagined. Kate has now released a book called 'Living for Eternity', and Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke to her to find out more

Interviews

22 January 2021

‘Single people are vital to the future of the Church’ 

Beth Collingridge from Single Friendly Church says that we need to value and include single people much more 

Make a Difference

22 January 2021

The Church is failing single people 

Lauren Windle, a 30-something Londoner, has spent the last year interviewing people on their dating experiences in Church and has written Notes on Love based on her findings. It is a much-needed upgrade from a long line of handbooks telling people “How to wait patiently for your Boaz” or “You’re single because you’re not ready”. Lauren tells Tola-Doll Fisher she wrote it not as a guide, but as an invitation to explore a relationship status that she says has been sorely blown out of proportion 

Relationships

19 January 2021

Violence against Christians in Nigeria is spiralling out of control

In 2017 Amina was part of a group kidnapped by Muslim terrorists and held hostage for eight months. Five years before, the terrorists came to her home and slaughtered her husband. Premier reporter Tola Mbakwe spoke with Amina about her experience

Faith

18 January 2021

Let God help you redefine 'Blue Monday'

As Christians, we should look to change the narrative of what is said to be the most depressing day of the year

Faith

13 January 2021

Do UK churches only cater for the middle-class?

Natalie Williams has authored two books on the role she believes churches ought to play in combatting poverty and injustice. When she became a Christian, she says she had to learn new ways of behaving, and not just when it came to following the Gospel. She spoke to Premier Radio presenter, Maria Rodrigues

Interviews

8 January 2021

‘It’s ok to admit you’re struggling’

The past year has taken its toll on us all – this online retreat aims to help us deal with the loss and disappointment from COVID-19

Wellbeing

22 December 2020

Will a lockdown Christmas bring us closer to God?

COVID-19 has forced many of us to scale down our Christmas plans but writer Sheila Jacobs says that may turn out to be a blessing

Faith

22 December 2020

Feelings of sin and guilt can separate us from God

Maxine Hallett reflects on the doubts and insecurities than can so often push us away from the God who loves us

Faith

22 December 2020

‘Christians and Muslims live together in peace here’

A campaign by WaterAid brings to light an Ethiopian community standing together in the face of adversity

Make a Difference

22 December 2020

Do we really know what Grace is?

In the first of a special Christmas blog series, we look at understanding the concept of grace

Women's Ministry

22 December 2020

Is it ok to use other peoples prayers?

In part two of our special Christmas blog series, we look at what it means to “borrow” a prayer

Women's Ministry

22 December 2020

Feeling lost? Here’s how to get closer to God in prayer

If you're not sure where to start, here are 7 ways you can "borrow prayer"

Women's Ministry

22 December 2020

Those who pray together stay together

COVID-19 separation has heightened the importance of praying in com-munity

Women's Ministry

22 December 2020

Do you believe in the power of prayer?

In the fifth blog in our special Christmas series, we consider what prayer is and why we do it

Women's Ministry

22 December 2020

Do you trust God for your future?

In the final part of our special Christmas blog series we look at what it really means to let go and let God

Women's Ministry

21 December 2020

‘I hope the COVID-19 vaccine might help me get my freedom back’

With news of a more serious wave of the COVID-19 virus, a Home Help for Age UK is relieved that her neighbour and friend is now further protected

Faith

15 December 2020

Embracing the art of rest 

Editorial from January 2021

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15 December 2020

There’s more to me than just having Down’s syndrome 

Heidi Crowter is a warm and engaging activist fighting for justice – she also has Down’s syndrome. Clare Blake finds out more about her mission to fight discriminatory law against those with an extra chromosome 

Make a Difference

15 December 2020

It’s never too late with God

When housemates Amy Barreto, 45, and Maria Tjelle, 38, felt prompted to pray for their future husbands, this is what happened… 

Relationships

15 December 2020

Feeling stuck? The Daniel Fast might be just what you need 

Susan Gregory invites you to join the millions of women and men around the world reaping the benefits of biblical fasting 

Wellbeing

14 December 2020

COVID-19 vaccine available in GP surgeries

A Christian GP comments on the recent news that the COVID-19 vaccine is being made available to patients from GP surgeries in more than 100 locations in England

Faith

11 December 2020

Debt - the unwelcome guest this Christmas

Overindulgence this time of year can make for a pretty dismal January but for those experiencing "problem debt", this could be a long-term reality. If you're struggling, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) can help

Make a Difference

10 December 2020

My children were sexually abused

Debi Ray Rivers is founder of SCARS, a ministry seeking to educate adults about sex abuse in an attempt to prevent it happening to children. She herself was the product of rape and was abused as a child, so it was heart-breaking when she discovered a family member had been abusing her daughters. She shared the story with Premier radio presenter, Maria Rodrigues

Faith

9 December 2020

Women around the world are bracing for a hard Christmas

As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women, especially domestic violence, intensified this year. The UN is calling on activists and civil society groups to wear the colour orange to raise awareness of the many women in vulnerable positions around the world

Faith

3 December 2020

Finding God in broken dreams

Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke to author Rachel Wright about the way God has taught her important lessons through the difficult path she has walked parenting a child with disabilities

Faith

1 December 2020

‘Everyone looks forward to Christmas except me’

Author Sheila Jacobs explains why Christmas has never been her favourite time of year

Faith

30 November 2020

Are women leaving it too late to have children?

Woman Alive’s singles columnist says the statistics around women prioritising work over motherhood do not tell the whole story...

Lifestyle

29 November 2020

What does Christmas mean to Jesus?

A new book on advent offers a unique take on the Christmas season

Faith

26 November 2020

Learning to be thankful in all circumstances

Editorial from December 2020

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26 November 2020

There are more important things in life than walking

Joni Eareckson Tada shares how she learned to be thankful for God’s sovereignty 

Faith

26 November 2020

‘My OBE comes with a sense of responsibility’ 

​Muyiwa Olarewaju’s father was killed by militants because of his faith. As he celebrates being awarded an OBE, Muyiwa speaks with Urenna Kiwanuka on being determined to counter the millitants’ promise to wipe his father’s name from all the earth 

Interviews

26 November 2020

‘Let’s value the roles of the housewife and mother again’ 

Tola-Doll Fisher talks to Alena Kate Pettitt about why she has chosen to be a stay-at-home housewife and the negativity that sometimes surrounds this choice in modern society 

Lifestyle

25 November 2020

Would you adopt a child with a different skin colour to you?

The government has removed the requirement for an ethnic match in adoption but Black children are still far less likely to find forever homes. Adoption and fostering charity Home for Good has conducted a poll to find out why

Interviews

24 November 2020

The Queen we don’t see on TV's 'The Crown'

Faith is a key component to the Queen’s remarkable longevity, explains lifestyle researcher Bryan Kozlowski in this excerpt from his new book, Long Live the Queen! 23 Rules for Living from Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

Faith

20 November 2020

‘I didn't tell my family about psychotic episodes’

Rachel Mason is an award-winning singer who has produced a book of short stories and poems about dealing with post-natal depression. She shared her story with Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues

Wellbeing

19 November 2020

Could you live without a toilet?

As COVID-19 thrusts the importance of good sanitation into the limelight, the United Nations reveals it may not meet the sustainable development goal for water and sanitation set for 2030. World Toilet Day is a chance to assess the pressing needs that are yet to be met

Make a Difference

19 November 2020

Shedding a light on eating disorders

When Di Archer found our her daughter was throwing up 25 times a day, she was thrust into the dark world of bulimia. Di is now founder and CEO
of Tastelife UK which aims to help both sufferers and their families with recovery

Wellbeing

18 November 2020

Do we need a Black Santa?

Sarah Bishop, founder of a diverse greeting card company talks to Woman Alive Editor Tola-Doll Fisher about a Black Santa Claus and the negative responses to the recent Sainsbury’s Christmas advert featuring a Black family

Interviews

18 November 2020

‘My brother was an alcoholic’  

Anne le Tissier describes what she learned from God through the difficulties of living with her addicted sibling 

Relationships

17 November 2020

I got a lockdown puppy to help my mum with loneliness

The cost of puppies has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as people race to get a four-legged companion for lockdown but Jemimah Wright says hers is a long-term investment

Wellbeing

16 November 2020

Should we discuss period pain and sex in church?

Fiona Furman battled for years with excruciating pain during her 'time of the month' which led to a hysterectomy at a young age, but it took a very long time for anyone to realise that something was medically behind it. She shared her story with Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues

Interviews

13 November 2020

Are you blocking God from speaking to you?

Shaneen Clark is author of 'The Lord of the Silence'. She tells Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues that many of us could be blocking God out in everyday life

Interviews

12 November 2020

Emmerdale’s Down syndrome abortion storyline is insulting and Christians needs to speak out 

ITV soap Emmerdale is running a storyline about a coupling choosing to abort their baby when they find out it has Down syndrome. Sarah Costerston a Christian mother to a girl with Down’s says it’s an insult to parents like her. 

Interviews

12 November 2020

Is your church a safe space for those with mental illnesses?

Rachael Newham was on an adult psychiatric ward aged 16. Today, she is the founding director of ThinkTwice, an organisation dedicated to changing the way the Church responds to those suffering

Wellbeing

11 November 2020

Who is Mary Wollstonecraft and why is she naked?

The unveiling of a statue dedicated to this 18th century feminist has met with public outrage. We asked a historical novelist, Olive Mackintosh-Lowe, to tell us why...

Interviews

10 November 2020

Taking God to work

Amanda Bindon, Co-Chief Executive of the Cinnamon Network talks to Premier Presenter Maria Rodrigues about the part Christ has played in her career

Interviews

9 November 2020

I chose to lose my marriage in order to survive’

Many people struggle on in abusive relationships. One woman gives her raw account of how she found the strength to move on

Women's Ministry

6 November 2020

It is not well with my soul

What truths can you turn to when the world is crumbling around you?

Faith

5 November 2020

Am I too ambitious?

Pastor Jo Naughton was a highly successful PR and business woman, but one day she was stopped in her tracks when someone challenged her about whether her worth was tied up in the positions she held. Premier presenter Maria Rodrigues heard her story

Interviews

2 November 2020

‘Your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts’

Talking about bereavement as we kick off the blog series alongside the theme for the November edition of Woman Alive - ‘Life and Loss’.

Wellbeing

30 October 2020

Dilemma over my dying dog

Premier radio presenter Selene Jordan explains the wrestle she had with her beloved pet

Faith

29 October 2020

‘Jesus died of a broken heart’

Singer songwriter Lucy Grimble’s new album emphasises just how much love God has for us. She says,

Interviews

28 October 2020

‘I spent my childhood holidays smuggling Bibles’

Arianna Walker, director of Mercy UK, tells Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues about the family trips that hid a surprising secret

Interviews

27 October 2020

Life and Loss 

Editorial from November 2020

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27 October 2020

‘My son was killed by excessive police force’ 

​Ajibola Lewis, 71, shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son, and how she found healing through forgiveness 

Interviews

27 October 2020

Beyond our lifetime

Alastair McIver explains how pioneers of the past can inspire us to expand our reach into the future 

Make a Difference

27 October 2020

An honest conversation about suffering

Authors Claire Musters and Amy Orr-Ewing talk candidly about the personal losses that led them to write two new books 

Wellbeing

19 October 2020

Where do you live?

Star Trek fans will love this analogy from writer Sheila Jacobs as she grapples with some real life parallels

Lifestyle

17 October 2020

A prayer for a life in ruins

Sometimes we wonder where God is when shadows seem too deep. But author Liz Carter says it's sometimes in the darkest corners we find unexpected treasure

Faith

16 October 2020

Should Christians masturbate?

Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke with Bobbi Kumari, author of 'Sacred Sexuality', and asked some challenging questions

Interviews

15 October 2020

Join the fight against period poverty

The Pachamama Project was set up to support women without access to sanitary products while in refugee camps. Here’s how you can help

Make a Difference

14 October 2020

Hillsong: Women in mission

Premier presenter Rachel Matthews speaks with Hillsong founder Bobbie Houston about the mission behind the Colour Conference and how the ministry has been supporting women around the world during lockdown

Women's Ministry

13 October 2020

A lesson from baby loss

Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher explains how God invited her to bless pregnant women rather than envying them following the death of her own daughter

Faith

12 October 2020

Getting the Nation Talking about Eating Disorders

Hope Virgo, Author of Stand Tall Little Girl and Founder of #DumpTheScales explains her latest campaign #LetsTalkEDs

Make a Difference

8 October 2020

Learning God's way of doing mission

In their new book, Al Barrett and Ruth Harley explore what the Church has to learn about how Christians can best serve their communities

Make a Difference

6 October 2020

Re-imagining the Promised Land

A new online festival by Green Christian hopes to encourage us to be stewards of creation

Make a Difference

5 October 2020

‘Dyslexia is my secret weapon’

A practicing psychotherapist talks about being diagnosed with dyslexia in her 40s and the surprising success she has experienced as a result

Wellbeing

2 October 2020

‘People were more interested in buying broccoli than hearing me talk about God’

Sheila Jacobs talks about how she learned to do mission authentically

Women's Ministry

1 October 2020

What has God called you to do in this season?

Iona Rossely, once a speed skier hurtling through life at an incredible pace, shares how slowing down to listen to God has become her new mission

Faith

24 September 2020

Talking about Mission

Editorial from October 2020

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24 September 2020

Engaging millennials in mission 

Compassion’s Jared Brown shares what he learned from 100 young people about their heart for others 

Faith

24 September 2020

The fashion world is historically toxic, but ethical practices are here to stay 

Comet Chukura, the founder and director of Glow and See, explains why she started a business with a social impact 

Make a Difference

24 September 2020

Where are all the men? 

Ayokunu Oduniyi explains why he thinks there are so few men in our churches, the impact that has – and what he is doing about it 

Relationships

24 September 2020

‘I loved my husband more than I loved God’

A Woman Alive reader gets real about who holds the most important position in her life

Women's Ministry

22 September 2020

Would you give up everything to follow Jesus?

Sheila Jacobs reflects on what this call meant for the first disciples and whether she would have done the same

Faith

21 September 2020

Are new school regulations sexualising our children?

The Let Kids Be Kids Coalition is fighting the no 'right to withdraw' for parents

Make a Difference

16 September 2020

3 steps to a satisfied soul

Some midweek motivation for #WellbeingWednesday

Wellbeing

14 September 2020

‘Nearing death doesn’t make my life any less valuable’

Carrie-Jade Williams continues to share the lessons she has learned since being diagnosed with a terminal degenerative illness while in her twenties

Faith

11 September 2020

Friday reflections – Living in the now

Writer Sheila Jacobs shares the lessons she has learned from Ignatian prayer

Faith

9 September 2020

Can you use rose hip to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?

This week is dedicated to increasing the profile of a disease that affects almost half a million people in the UK. One company is dedicated to providing a natural healer using rose hip

Wellbeing

8 September 2020

‘I was refused food because of my faith’

The UK might be returning to a ‘new normal’ but our brothers and sisters around the world are still deeply suffering. Here’s how you can help

Make a Difference

7 September 2020

‘My terminal illness is helping me to plant seeds of faith’

Many of us have talked about 2020 being “cancelled” because of COVID-19. But Carrie-Jade Williams knows her time is limited so she is using it to live a full, Christ-centred life

Faith

4 September 2020

#Blessed

Lindsay Macdonald reminds us to stop comparing and start celebrating

Wellbeing

3 September 2020

'I can still be loved even with wounds'

Hope Virgo suffered abuse at 13 and battled anorexia for years. Here she shares how she learned to push aside the need to be "perfect" before God

Wellbeing

2 September 2020

Who Am I?

The pandemic has caused many of us to question our identity. Sheila Jacobs finds confidence in an inheritance that will never ‘perish, spoil or fade’

Wellbeing

1 September 2020

‘God has always been with me, even when I did not recognise him’

A reverend with a penchant for painting shares how this therapeutic practice allowed her to confront her struggles with faith

Faith

31 August 2020

‘Either God heals me or he calls me home, and both are miracles.’

A terminally ill woman in her 20s shares the surprising reactions to her diagnosis from her church community

Faith

27 August 2020

You can’t have growth without pain

Using the example of a baby teething, Dammy Olatoye shares a life lesson on the strength to endure

Lifestyle

26 August 2020

Podcasts, Pigeon Poo and Prayer

Woman Alive editor Doll shares her morning routine and how that sets her up for the day

Lifestyle

25 August 2020

How do you feel about the way you look? 

Editorial from September 2020

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25 August 2020

Is Jesus still enough?

Many people have said that they drew closer to God during lockdown but for others, it has exposed profound isolation

Faith

25 August 2020

Style it up 

For years, Alex Agboke searched for a personal style to reflect her identity. Now God has inspired her to help others find theirs 

Lifestyle

25 August 2020

‘My daughter is a Buddhist and I love her to bits!’ 

A reader shares how she has learned to support and encourage her daughter, despite the faith choice she has made 

Relationships

25 August 2020

‘We don’t need to hustle for God’s attention’ 

While society teaches us we need to look and be a certain way, Florence Gildea asserts that God loves us as we are so we can stop seeking outside validation 

Wellbeing

25 August 2020

Keep sparkling and listening

In her final column, Penelope Wilcock reminds us to delight in knowing we are made in the image of God – and the respect one another 

Women's Ministry

24 August 2020

‘I’ve got five years left to live’

A woman in her 20s recalls the moment her doctor told her she had a degenerative disease

Faith

21 August 2020

God may surprise you

Writer and Editor Sheila Jacobs was recovering from a debilitating illness when she finally stepped into the calling on her life. Could now be the time for you to step into yours?

Faith

20 August 2020

Waiting for God

Writer Tope Pearson shares her experience of struggling to see a long-held promise come to fruition – and how she persevered in the years between

Women's Ministry

19 August 2020

COVID-19 hope for nine million slum dwellers in Mumbai

The global pandemic and calls for a housing revolution could pave the way to ridding India of leprosy

Make a Difference

18 August 2020

YOUNG ACTIVISTS LAUNCH CLIMATE JUSTICE CAMPAIGN

Christian Aid’s Prophetic Activist Scheme encourages young people to address societal injustice as part of their faith. Chloe Brimicombe explains why it's important

Make a Difference

3 August 2020

What to do when you’ve lost your job

From furlough to redundancy, the pandemic has left many feeling anxious about the future. If you've recently found yourself out of work, here is what you can do next

Lifestyle

31 July 2020

Book club 

Even the Sparrow: A Pilgrim’s Guide to Prayer, Trust and Following the Leader
JILL WEBER
(Muddy Pearl, ISBN 978-1910012710) 

All Flame: Entering into the life of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit
ANDREW ARNDT
(NavPress, ISBN 9781641581516) 

Book Club

31 July 2020

What does it mean to be human? 

Editorial from August 2020

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31 July 2020

God gives clear signs to those who need them 

Susan Wright, 75, is the mother of five children and grandmother to nine. She became a Christian in her 20s then married John, now 86, in 1974. She has battled dyslexia and low self-esteem, but has held onto God’s faithfulness through the trials of life, including her husband having cancer twice, two years of unemployment – and even him being sent to prison

Lifestyle

31 July 2020

‘In God's eyes we are equal’ 

Katie Lynch, 30, has been married to Leon, 31, for six years. They have two daughters, Kylah, three, and Liberty, one. Here she describes how they met and the challenges they have faced 

Relationships

31 July 2020

Be a cupbearer 

Joni Eareckson Tada challenges us not only to pray, but to become God’s active agents of change

Women's Ministry

24 July 2020

I've been called chocolate face and curry breath...racism isn't just a black and white issue

A writer from South Asia asks, for those with a skin colour somewhere in between, where do we fit into the discussion?

Make a Difference

17 July 2020

Why you need a will 

We are all living in a period of uncertainty, however, having a will is important, regardless of what stage of life we are in, to leave a legacy for our nearest and dearest 

Lifestyle

15 July 2020

We are all in this together

How do we address the rising tensions from years of racism and injustice? Start with compassion, says Jeanette McCarthy

Make a Difference

14 July 2020

Six things you need to know about life with God

In August we start a new series on the life lessons from ordinary women of faith. Rosalie is in her 70s, here are six key things she wants to share with you

Faith

7 July 2020

What does the new domestic abuse bill mean for women?

Relationship charity Restored explains how the new rules around domestic violence can better support and protect victims

Women's Ministry

6 July 2020

What are the new rules for weddings?

The wedding ban has been lifted but the threat of COVID-19 means there are still restrictions. Michaela Hyde, executive director of Marriage Foundation explains what you need to know

Lifestyle

1 July 2020

Book Club

Women in a Patriarchal World
ELAINE STORKEY
(SPCK, ISBN 978-0281084074)

NIV Bible Speaks Today
(IVP, ISBN 978-1783596133)

Book Club

1 July 2020

For the love of books... 

Editorial from July 2020

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1 July 2020

What are you sowing in this season? 

Lisa Bevere shares what God has been saying to her during lockdown, why her new book Strong is so relevant for these times and why she rejects the message she has consistently heard – that she is ‘too strong’ 

Faith

1 July 2020

A nostalgic, feel-good, coming-of-age story 

Little Women has its heroine grasping hold of her career, and also finding love – but let’s be wary of its ‘have it all’ message 

Lifestyle

1 July 2020

The power of stories 

We need stories for our times of uncertainty and pain, says Tanya Marlow 

Wellbeing

23 June 2020

A prisoner of faith

What would you do if you were given three days to recant your faith in Jesus?

Interviews

22 June 2020

Facing racism – fight or flight?

After fleeing from Civil War in Sierra Leone, writer Andrena Sawyer says living in the U.S.A. exposed her to a new kind of battle – for equality

Make a Difference

18 June 2020

Could this be the single person's antidote to loneliness?

In support of Loneliness Awareness Week, Kimberley Pena explains that dance therapy can reduce the feeling of disconnect

Wellbeing

13 June 2020

Use your small voice

Writer Clare O'Driscoll suggests that in the time of this civil rights movement, we can all do something

Make a Difference

10 June 2020

Recognising my white privilege

Woman Alive’s Book Club host Amy Boucher Pye says George Floyd’s murder has helped her realise her racial bias

Make a Difference

4 June 2020

5 ways to stay resilient during lockdown

We were not designed for a socially distanced existence. Writer Cathy Madavan explains how we can adapt to our new normal

Wellbeing

27 May 2020

Book Club

The Healing Knife
SL RUSSELL
(Lion, ISBN 978-1782643036)

A Map of the Sky
CLAIRE WONG
(Lion, ISBN 978-1782642695)

Book Club

27 May 2020

Is it time to celebrate? 

Editorial from June 2020

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27 May 2020

Enjoy the life that’s right in front of you 

Our very own editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Claire Musters about how life might not always turn out the way we expect it to, but it is always a gift 

Interviews

27 May 2020

Does age matter? 

Lorraine Wylie meets a couple with a 17-year age gap, who say the difference has never been an issue for them 

Relationships

27 May 2020

Embracing change

In this extract from her latest book, Jo Saxton reflects on how changes in society can be disorientating, but also provide us with huge opportunities 

Women's Ministry

22 May 2020

Sheila Walsh: Church leaders hit rock bottom too!

Has your church leader or a preacher you know hit rock bottom without you realising?

Wellbeing

20 May 2020

'Early trauma affected my mental health'

Writer Fran Hill lost her mother when she was just 14. Here she considers the lasting impact long into adulthood

Wellbeing

14 May 2020

A prayer for freedom

Today is Leah Sharibu’s birthday. CSW is inviting us to pray for her release on this special day when this teenager remains far from family and friends

Faith

12 May 2020

“When this is over, I’m going to dance”

Kiri Kankhwende suffers from a chronic condition which affects her immune system. Here she explains the unexpected healing she has experienced during lockdown

Faith

10 May 2020

Commit or quit - do we need new rules for romance?

To celebrate Marriage Week, Harry Benson from the Marriage Foundation reveals a new initiative for everyone - not just married couples

Relationships

5 May 2020

Support victims of domestic violence during lockdown

On Sunday 10 May, Classfinder.org.uk will be running a 12-hour exercise marathon to raise vital funds for Women’s Aid

Make a Difference

29 April 2020

‘I’m using my time on furlough to finish my novel’

Once over the shock, an anonymous reader says being furloughed could be a blessing in disguise

Faith

28 April 2020

For many people with disabilities, isolation is nothing new

Wheelchair user Fiona Gosden says the current universal experience in lockdown is what disabled people have always known

Faith

27 April 2020

Book Club

Irrepressible: 12 principles for a courageous, resilient and fulfilling life
CATHY MADAVAN
(SPCK, ISBN 978-0281083374)

Book Club

27 April 2020

May 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

27 April 2020

Where is God and why is he silent? 

Editorial from May 2020

Cover

27 April 2020

God’s presence is what he promises… and it’s more than enough 

Glenna Marshall explains to Claire Musters that, even through immense suffering, she has learned that God’s presence is the only answer to our heart’s longings 

Faith

27 April 2020

Less is sometimes more 

Veronica Zundel challenges us to make space for silence each day 

Wellbeing

27 April 2020

Silent no more 

Rachel Matthews, one of Premier’s Regional Producers, met those behind a new ground-breaking conference for women abused in childhood 

Women's Ministry

26 April 2020

The comparison trap

Author Helen Roberts talks about the heightened thief of comparison now that we’re all spending much more time online

Lifestyle

25 April 2020

Our silence betrays Nigeria’s massacred Christians

Charity Open Doors report on why we should be praying for our sisters and brothers overseas

Faith

24 April 2020

A prayer for unborn children

Reader Angie Jones is supporting the call to prayer by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children

Faith

14 April 2020

How good neighbours became good friends

Cat Townley shares how the threat of coronavirus turned her street into a thriving community

Interviews

3 April 2020

We need to pray for our nation

Pastor John of Strengthen the Faithful felt God guide him to write the Wartime Miracles Leaflet and circulate it around thousands of churches and prayer groups. It calls for Christians to earnestly intercede with Almighty God for our nation, in the knowledge of how he so clearly answered similar prayers of faith during the Second World War

Faith

3 April 2020

Coping with a loss of connection

Trained cuddle therapist Rebekka Mikkola explains the theory behind cuddle therapy and how we can weather the absence of touch during COVID-19

Wellbeing

1 April 2020

‘The foundations on which we have built our lives are crumbling' 

In this personal essay, Angie Jones says at the heart of the current pandemic, is a cry for us all to come back to God 

Faith

30 March 2020

The day Whatsapp caught fire

As the arrival of Coronavirus sparks a blaze across social media, journalist Mary Joseph describes how SAT-7’s voice is being heard above the clamour while the country’s churches are silenced

Faith

25 March 2020

What, no cheese? A vegan guide to building up your immune system

With many fresh food counters closing and self-isolation becoming the norm, some of us will be facing an involuntary vegetarian or even vegan diet. But it’s not all bad! Here are 3 plant-based staples you can try today to support your immune system...

Lifestyle

24 March 2020

'Can anything good be drawn from this chaos?'

As most of us find ourselves grounded and in lockdown, reports of less air pollution and the return of wildlife point to positive environmental change.

Lifestyle

23 March 2020

Book Club

More Than We Remember
CHRISTINA SUZANN NELSON
(Bethany House, ISBN 9780764235382)

Book Club

23 March 2020

April 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

23 March 2020

Breaking the pain barrier

God helped Anne Welsh rise above chronic pain to become a renowned motivational speaker, campaigner, high-powered business woman, influencer and author

Lifestyle

23 March 2020

Joining together to stop leprosy

Linda Todd, chief executive of The Leprosy Mission Scotland, explains that leprosy is not an ancient disease; it still ravages people today

Wellbeing

23 March 2020

To your very good health...

Veronica Zundel challenges to think about how we treat those will chronic illnesses

Wellbeing

22 March 2020

There are always empty seats in Church on Mothering Sunday

Today, most if not all churches in the UK will be empty. But Lizzie Lowrie reminds us that even before the Corona Virus pandemic, many avoid church every year on Mothering Sunday

Faith

19 March 2020

Isolation can’t stop us connecting

Coronavirus, the biggest party-pooper of them all, has swept across the world and changed society as we know it, separating us from one another. Here are some ways to counter that…

Wellbeing

18 March 2020

God vs COVID-19

Woman Alive contributor Maxine Hallett wonders where we find God when the world seems in turmoil amongst the Corona Virus pandemic

Faith

13 March 2020

Misbehaviour

Heather Riley reviews the British comedy-drama about the 1970 Miss World competition held in London

Lifestyle

24 February 2020

Book Club

Soul Journey
Margaret Silf (DLT, ISBN 978-0232534429)

The Radical Reconciler
Chris Wright and John Stott (IVP, ISBN 978-1783599448)

Book Club

24 February 2020

March 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

24 February 2020

Plugging into the power

Penelope Wilcock shows us how women were empowered in Luke’s Gospel, and encourages us to seek the power of the Holy Spirit in our own lives

Faith

24 February 2020

God in the mountains

Woman Alive Editor Doll Fisher spoke to Lara and Will, who have been running catered ski chalets in Meribel for 20 years. This is their second year running Chalet Altitude, the home for their outreach and mission organisation Altitude Mission

Make a Difference

24 February 2020

Hazel’s gift

To mark World Down Syndrome Day, which is held on 21 March, we hear how Alison Morley’s world fell apart when she found out her second child had Down’s syndrome. Then her prejudice and fear turned to love, as Hazel taught her precious life lessons

Relationships

14 February 2020

Emma vs Emma – Autumn de Wilde gives a modern-day heroine for a modern-day audience

The newest adaptation of Jane Austen's fourth novel comes out today, WA Editor Doll Fisher considers how it fits in with modern day romance.

Relationships

24 January 2020

Book Club

The Infographic Bible
Karen Sawrey (William Collins, ISBN 978–0007554614)



The Passion Translation
Brian Simmonds (Authentic Media, ISBN 978–1424556878)

Book Club

24 January 2020

February 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

24 January 2020

Trusting God – in the good and bad times

Nancy Goudie tells us about the incredible ministry she and her husband set up, and how she learned to truly trust God

Faith

24 January 2020

“We can trust God with our future”

Maria Rodrigues spoke with international singer, songwriter and worship leader Lou Fellingham during Worship Week on the Woman to Woman show

Interviews

24 January 2020

A community choir creates confidence

Alastair McIver chats with professional singer Natasha Hendry who is using her talent to benefit others

Make a Difference

17 December 2019

Book Club

Miracles and Other Reasonable Things
Sarah Bessey (DLT, ISBN 978–0232534184)

A Life of Listening
Leighton Ford (IVP, ISBN 978–0830845736)

Book Club

17 December 2019

January 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

17 December 2019

“The God I’ve encountered is different to what you’re making him sound like now”

​Katia Adams spoke to Claire Musters about a childhood begun in Iran, seeing the radical faith of her parents and grandparents outworked, feeling called to be a leader – and why she had to wrestle with the gender debate for herself.

Faith

17 December 2019

Longing for intimacy

Jen Baker shares candidly about her own journey towards intimacy with God, which is the subject of her new book Face to Face

Interviews

17 December 2019

A church for young people

Beth Resch spoke to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter Maria Rodrigues about hearing God’s call for her life, and how the various roles she’s had within the Church of England are helping her impact young people’s lives

Interviews

26 November 2019

Book Club

Image of the Invisible
Amy Scott Robinson (BRF, ISBN 978-0857467898)

Book Club

26 November 2019

December 2019

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

26 November 2019

Sing your way through suffering

When we sing to the Lord, it can bring healing of a different kind says Joni Eareakson Tada

Faith

26 November 2019

IN CONVERSATION WITH ABBY EATON

Singer Abby Eaton seemed to have it all. She loved making music, her husband Chris was writing songs for big-name artists and the couple had a lovely home. But when they had a baby Abby found herself struggling with postnatal depression and tackling the taboo that often surrounds mental illness. She talks about her daily battle with anxiety and the joy of creating new music.

Interviews

26 November 2019

Restoring the years the locusts had eaten

Have you ever felt too old to do something new? If so, Dorothy Wigan’s story may just challenge and inspire you. After a tough start in life, she recently published a series of short stories at the age of 79.

Lifestyle

23 October 2019

Book Club

Luminaries: Twenty Lives that Illuminate the Christian Way
Rowan Williams (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281082957)

Yours Truly: Parables and Stories
Murray Watts (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281080946)

Book Club

23 October 2019

November 2019

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

Cover

23 October 2019

Make peace not war

Peace activist and campaigner Pat Gaffney talks to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter, Maria Rodrigues about challenging Britain’s involvement in the arms trade, being jailed for non-violent protests and how we all have a role to play as peacemakers

Interviews

23 October 2019

Kingdom vs Chaos

Alistair McIver investigates how two women and the church are supporting the fightback against anti-social behaviour in the country’s most violent street
Everyone seems to want their 15 minutes of fame, these days. And when you, your work, or your location finally make it into the headlines of a national newspaper, that would appear to be ‘mission accomplished.’

Make a Difference

22 October 2019

Bible feasting

God’s Word is food for the soul and he has prepared a feast for us, says Sandy Mayle ...

Faith

15 October 2019

Mealtimes of grace

One way to counter the busyness of our days is to create some breathing spaces or Sabbath-moments when we can stop and recalibrate. Mealtimes offer just such an opportunity, says Kate Waterman

Lifestyle

8 October 2019

Nurture hope

Hope lights up the darkness and there are simple things we can all do to make hope a reality in our lives, says Joanne Cox-Darling

Make a Difference

1 October 2019

Book Club

We Need to Talk About Race – Ben Lindsay
SPCK - ISBN 978-0281080178

Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness - Leslie Verner
Herald Press - ISBN 978-1513804330

Book Club

24 September 2019

Hold tight – or let go

In a letter sent from Portugal to Sir Francis Walsingham, in 1587, Sir Francis Drake memorably wrote, “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end, until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.”

Wellbeing

17 September 2019

October 2019

Elaine Storkey puts us straight on the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at the well

Our years at Scargill: one couple's experience of living in community

'Cancer taught me to make time for what is important'

Modern slavery: the Sheffield charity helping vulnerable women rebuild their lives

Cover

13 September 2019

Join our Book Club

The Enlightenment of Bees
Rachel Linden (Thomas Nelson, ISBN 978–0785221401)

Brunch at Bittersweet Café
Carla Laureano (Tyndale, ISBN 978–1496420282)

Book Club

10 September 2019

Helping children keep the faith

Your children may be leaving home, but you can still encourage their relationship with God, says Rachel Turner

Relationships

3 September 2019

Rev Kate Bottley interview

She’s much in demand, but Rev Kate Bottley is determined to keep her feet on the ground, as she explains to Andrew Graystone

Interviews

27 August 2019

Church programme

Children’s worker Fiona Platt explains how Seedfield Methodist Junior Church in Bury re-energised their meetings and inspired the rest of their church community

Make a Difference

20 August 2019

Bouquets and barbed wire

Life doesn’t always work out how we planned, but we can trust God to lead us through, says Penelope Wilcock

Faith

13 August 2019

September 2019

Christy Wimber - 'I have had to rethink what I believe'

Man Alive: Adrian Plass on the compensations of age

'I love my community' - why one young woman chose to live in a deprived part of inner city Manchester

How one church is combatting loneliness in their community

Cover

6 August 2019

Spanish retreat

Mike and Julie Jowett not only want to provide a space for people to rest and take time out of their busy lives, but also to build bridges between the Spanish people and the migrant community ...

Lifestyle

2 August 2019

Join our Book Club

Invitation to Retreat
Ruth Haley Barton
IVP
ISBN 978–0830846467

Book Club

30 July 2019

My husband's depression affected us both

We’ve often heard from people living with depression, but what is it like for those who love and care for them? Catriona Futter shares her experience of trying to support her husband

Wellbeing

23 July 2019

Our family gap year

Mary and Geoff Ferguson’s 10-month trip covering thousands of miles with their five children proved to be a faith adventure, as Mary explains to Clare Blake

Lifestyle

16 July 2019

Join our Book Club

How to Pray by Pete Greig (Hodder, ISBN 978–1529374926)

Book Club

9 July 2019

August 2019

Changing lives among the poor in Egypt

A Word for troubled times – Jo Swinney on Psalm 33

'Our friend is sleepwalking into another unhappy marriage'

How one church's youth team revitalised their work

Cover

2 July 2019

Being a mother has inspired me

Katherine Jenkins talks to Lorraine Wylie about being a mum and her latest, very personal, album

Interviews

25 June 2019

Why we gather together

Meeting together as the Church on Sunday is more than singing a few songs, listening to a sermon and sharing coffee afterwards, says Mark Waterfield

Faith

16 June 2019

The Woman Alive Readers’ Choice Award 2019

Join us as we choose our book of the year! Editor Jackie Harris explains what you need to do ...

Book Club

13 June 2019

The Fatherhood of God

God wants a real relationship with each one of us, says Tracy Williamson, who shares how her relationship with God has changed

Faith

10 June 2019

July 2019

Meet the young theologians – three young women in the final of a theology competition

I was hooked on eBay – one woman's struggle with a shopping addiction

Learning from Lydia: a key figure in the early Church

Cover

4 June 2019

Join our Book Club

Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack - Alia Joy
Baker
ISBN 978–0801093340

Book Club

4 June 2019

'I discovered I am not as powerless as I thought'

Ellie Philpott is an author and runs her own natural soap and cosmetic company. She lives in the Elham Valley with her husband, a crazy poodle and several hives of honeybees

Lifestyle

28 May 2019

Creative ways to pray

Sometimes we struggle to find the words to express our hopes, fears or failings in prayer. Here are seven creative ideas to help us draw near to the one who is always ready to meet with us

Faith

21 May 2019

Sharing my struggles has enabled me to help others

Low self-esteem, ill health and a struggling faith are some of the challenges Dianne Parsons has had to face. She shares some of the lessons she has learned with Catherine Larner

Interviews

14 May 2019

Join our Book Club

This month I’m reading …
Becoming Mrs Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C S Lewis
Patti Callahan (Harper Inspire, ISBN 978–0310104803)

Book Club

7 May 2019

June 2019

Survey: what Christians really believe and experience in modern relationships

Give dad space to do his bit – Why mums need to step back once in a while

Penelope Wilcock on the three essential elements of an apology

Cover

2 May 2019

'We don't talk any more'

Advice for those struggling with broken relationships

Relationships

30 April 2019

Book now for our 2019 conference!

How the psalms can help us pray through all life's experiences

Faith

23 April 2019

Join our Book Club

Jesus said, ‘I am’ – Andrea Skevington (BRF, ISBN 978–0857465627)

Book Club

16 April 2019

The Wintershall story

The story behind the world-famous Wintershall plays

Lifestyle

9 April 2019

May issue - now on sale

Why silence is good for us

I took my parents to court for historic child abuse

Man Alive: James Cary on humour in the Bible

Cover

2 April 2019

First steps in evangelism

Many people feel uncomfortable or even afraid at the thought of sharing Jesus, but it needn’t be that way. Simply take it one step at a time, says Eve Paterson, coordinator of the Great Commission at the Evangelical Alliance

Make a Difference

26 March 2019

Survival tips

The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the Church

Relationships

19 March 2019

Make a spring resolution

This is a good time to ask some serious questions, says Penelope Wilcock

Wellbeing

12 March 2019

EASTER ISSUE NOW ON SALE!

Cover

5 March 2019

Women who change their world

Three inspirational stories to celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March)

Make a Difference

26 February 2019

Join our Book Club

This month I’m reading …
The Resilient Disciple: A Lenten Journey from Adversity to Maturity, Justine Allain Chapman (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281078530)
The Way of Ignatius: A Prayer Journey through Lent, Gemma Simmonds (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281075317)

Book Club

19 February 2019

Amy Orr-Ewing

My passion for evangelism and young people, and what the Church needs to focus on now

Interviews

12 February 2019

A fine romance

Nick Page is a romantic, but has little time for Valentine’s Day…

Relationships

5 February 2019

March issue now on sale

Cover

29 January 2019

How chocolate is changing women’s lives

Chocolate and coffee are surely two of life’s pleasures, and by choosing to buy Fairtrade products, what tastes good can do good too, as Emily McCoy explains

Make a Difference

22 January 2019

We’re more than our gender

Once upon a time, girls wore pink and played with dolls, boys wore blue and had construction toys, but not anymore. Rachel Turner considers the move towards a more gender-neutral world and what it means for our children

Lifestyle

15 January 2019

This month I'm reading ...

Once We Were Strangers, Shawn Smucker (Revell, ISBN 978–0800734763)

Book Club

15 January 2019

February 2019

Why a gender-neutral childhood can be good for our children

Joni: our trials are stepping stones to maturity

Being chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury

Why Nick Page wants to ditch Valentine's Day

Cover

15 January 2019

The reluctant Reverend

The role of Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury comes with both challenges and privileges, as Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley explains to Jo Swinney

Interviews

1 January 2019

At the turn of the year

What do you need to take up or lay down this year? asks Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

28 December 2018

The decisions that changed my life

After a devastating loss, Faye Smith found solace in a holiday of a lifetime and discovered the joy of open-air swimming

Lifestyle

23 December 2018

The truth about Christmas

It goes so much deeper than a baby born in a manger, says Veronica Zundel

Faith

23 December 2018

There’s more to our suffering than meets the eye

Meet Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton, the authors of Hope When it Hurts, the winning book in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.

Lifestyle

18 December 2018

The faith of Martha

There’s more to her story than being preoccupied with routine, says Elaine Storkey.

Faith

16 December 2018

When Christmas hurts

For many people Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Gillian Phillips reflects on her own experience and how the true message of Christmas offers hope and healing

Wellbeing

12 December 2018

This month I'm reading ...

As Kingfishers Catch Fire – Eugene Peterson
(Hodder, ISBN 978–1473657212)

Book Club

11 December 2018

January 2019

Women at work – why your value is more in who you are than what you do

The prison system isn't working for women: the call for change

Veronica Zundel: how we should view the past

God's promises – what has He said to you in the past?

Cover

9 December 2018

What Christmas means to me

Rev Kate Bottley is a priest in Nottinghamshire and passionate about bringing stories of faith and belief to the widest audience possible. She currently presents Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2 and is a regular on Songs of Praise. Rev Kate is also supporting The Children Society’s Christmas campaign.

Lifestyle

2 December 2018

A prayer for Christmas

Faith

1 December 2018

Bake it…

Rev Kate Bottley is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising for The Children’s Society with her special Christingle cake, made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

Recipes & Crafts

27 November 2018

Beyond the lifestyle craze

The popular Danish custom of hygge would have been very familiar to the early church, says Kate Waterman, who suggests we rediscover Koinonia this Christimas

Lifestyle

20 November 2018

How your Christmas shopping can change lives

Wondering what to buy friends and family this Christmas? Why not choose a gift that will make a real difference to someone in need?

Women's Ministry

13 November 2018

This month I'm reading ...

Love Came Down at Christmas Sinclair B Ferguson (Good Book Company, ISBN 978–1784982898)
Celtic Advent David Cole (BRF, ISBN 978–0857467447)

Book Club

6 November 2018

December 2018

Community celebration – our walking nativity

Christmas hassle? Change it to hope - Veronica Zundel

Jonathan, 12, on what Christmas means to him

A prison chaplain recounts her experience in a Category A jail

Cover

30 October 2018

Let the light in

The darkness of winter brings both challenges and opportunities, says Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

23 October 2018

Why our churches need to tackle domestic abuse

A new report is encouraging churches to recognise that domestic abuse happens within their congregations and to be equipped to help those affected. Dr Rebecca Barnes reports

Women's Ministry

18 October 2018

How to be content in all situations

St Paul learned the secret of contentment and we can too, says Liz Carter

Wellbeing

16 October 2018

This month I'm reading ...

A Rumored Fortune – Joanna Davidson Politano (Revell, ISBN 978 0800728731)

Book Club

11 October 2018

Our book of the year

The votes are in and we’re delighted to announce our winner of the 2018 Readers’ Choice Award

Book Club

9 October 2018

November 2018

The challenge to live generously

Hopeful Girl on where to find single Christian men

Chine McDonald on calling, challenges and being a new mum

Man Alive: Paul Kerensa and family welcome a new bundle of joy

Cover

9 October 2018

It’s Okay not to be Okay

Bestselling author, speaker and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh says that when she discovered “I’m not good enough and I’m good with that,” everything started to change

Interviews

25 September 2018

Set your house in order

Providence is good, but we also need to ensure we have time to laugh and enjoy life, says Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

18 September 2018

12 ways to study the Bible

Sometimes trying something new is the key to unlocking God’s Word ...

Faith

12 September 2018

'Multi-tasking energises me'

With her varied career, community involvement and family responsibilities, Tania Bright’s life is never dull. She talks to Jo Swinney about her journey to faith and how she manages her exceptionally busy life ...

Interviews

11 September 2018

This month I'm reading ...

Book Girl by Sarah Clarkson (Tyndale, ISBN 978–1496425805).

Book Club

10 September 2018

October 2018

We need a new vision of womanhood: Rachel Gardner on deconstructing stereotypes

Tania Bright on finding faith, juggling roles and playing to your strengths

Joni on the blessing of waiting

Cover

28 August 2018

A time to leave, a time to arrive

How can we support young people who are leaving home for the first time to start their studies at university? Fiona Lloyd has some suggestions

Make a Difference

21 August 2018

Little things mean a lot

From craft lessons to a clothing exchange and stories that bring faith alive, meet three women who had a simple idea, a willing heart and courage to step out in faith

Make a Difference

14 August 2018

'I want people to discover the good news of Jesus'

New Testament scholar Paula Gooder talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of good theology, encouraging women and her latest book on a key figure in the early church

Interviews

8 August 2018

This month I'm reading ...

The Prayer Coin: Daring to Pray with Honest Abandon – Elisa Morgan (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627078832)

Book Club

7 August 2018

September 2018

I always assumed I would be a mum - the struggle facing many single women

Enjoy the Bible's extraordinary stories, says James Cary

Three inspiring women who stepped out in faith

Cover

6 August 2018

Our show is changing attitudes to Christians

A former soap star is hosting the first live Christian women's show available on Turkey's national satellite TV platform ...

Make a Difference

31 July 2018

Delicious blueberry friands for you to make

Planning an afternoon tea party or a picnic? These little almond cakes studded with blueberries are easy to make and a tasty treat

Recipes & Crafts

24 July 2018

Our mess has become our mission

Mark and Christine Daniel tell Sharon Barnard how their marriage was brought back from the brink of disaster – and why they are excited about Toucan, a new app designed to help couples transform their relationships

Relationships

17 July 2018

'I'm so much happier now'

Actress Amanda Root talks to Alastair McIver about her career and how she is using her creative gifts to help victims of trauma

Interviews

10 July 2018

This month I'm reading

First Impressions: A Contemporary Retelling of Pride and Prejudice - Debra White Smith (Bethany House, ISBN 9780764230677)

Book Club

3 July 2018

August 2018

When life falls apart, God will put you back together - Joni

Singled Out - Can you be friends with an ex?

The simple secrets to building good relationships - Mark Greene

Cover

26 June 2018

Six tips for a holy holiday

Jo Swinney says holidays are an opportunity to refresh our body, mind and spirit

Faith

19 June 2018

Can you be just too lovely?

Being kind and serving others are foundational to Christian living, but we can take it too far, warns Sarah Phillips

Wellbeing

12 June 2018

'I would love people to find hope in what I'm doing'

Philippa Hanna tells Catherine Larner how finding faith transformed her life and her music

Interviews

5 June 2018

This month I'm reading

Everything Happens for A Reason - and Other Lies I've Loved - Kate Bowler (SPCK £9.99)

Book Club

5 June 2018

Help choose our book of the year!

Jackie Harris explains how you can be involved in choosing the Woman Alive book of the year ...

Book Club

5 June 2018

July 2018

Veronica Zundel on telling the truth

Christian apologist Lee Strobel on miracles and more

Bridging the gender gap – how two organisations are raising the profile of women in our churches

Cover

29 May 2018

My working holiday

With World Environment Day on 5 June and Volunteers’ Week from 1–7 June, it’s the perfect month to share Fiona Thomson’s diary of a holiday in the Scottish Highlands, which combined both environmental work and volunteering

Lifestyle

22 May 2018

The invisible women

Losing your husband is devastating, but imagine if you lost your home, your income and the respect of your neighbours as well. Suzanne Green looks at the plight of widows around the world

Women's Ministry

15 May 2018

'Courage is a muscle – I am much more confident now'

Former CIA counterterrorism expert Michele Rigby Assad talks to Catherine Larner about seeking God’s plan for her life and encouraging women to fulfil their potential

Interviews

8 May 2018

This month I'm reading

Grenfell Hope: Stories from the Community - Gaby Doherty (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281079629)

Book Club

2 May 2018

June 2018

Joni on the goodness of God
Where do you find comfort? Penelope Wilcock looks to colours when life gets tough
Unexpected journey - the heartache and challenge of coping with ageing parents
Katharine Hill on helping children find a faith that lasts

Cover

1 May 2018

Join the party!

In the ancient agricultural calendar, May heralds the beginning of the season of growth and life. Kate Waterman explains how the natural world encourages us to delight in rest and play

Lifestyle

24 April 2018

The joy of lavender

Easy to grow and with many uses around the home, lavender is a wonderful addition to your garden, says Sarah Linklett

Recipes & Crafts

17 April 2018

Singled Out

The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the church

Relationships

10 April 2018

How I learnt to see myself as God sees me

What do you believe about yourself? Jo Swinney shares what helped her to leave behind a poor self-image

Faith

4 April 2018

This month I'm reading

Hear My Heart: What I Would Say to You – Billy Graham (Authentic Media, ISBN 978- 1780781174)

Book Club

3 April 2018

May 2018

Veronica Zundel on the people we exclude
Hopeful Girl on matchmaking in church: the good, the bad and the ugly
Love Russia reports on the difficulties faced by young women brought up in orphanages
Penelope Wilcock on the link between your inner and outer worlds

Cover

27 March 2018

Keep your face to the Son

Joni Eareckson Tada recalls spring days on the family farm and the lesson of the tomato seed

Faith

20 March 2018

The Christian woman’s guide to life online

Media professional Michelle Vandepol answers some frequently asked questions

Lifestyle

13 March 2018

Living with a life-limiting illness

Ruth van den Broek was diagnosed with the degenerative disease cystic fibrosis (CF) as a baby and grew up knowing she would not live to a ripe old age. Now in the ‘twilight years’ of her late twenties, she tells Sharon Barnard why she is able to look to the future with hope

Wellbeing

7 March 2018

This month I'm reading

Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life Henri Nouwen (Hodder, ISBN 978-1473632127)
Essential Writings Jean Vanier (DLT, ISBN 978-0232527537)

Book Club

6 March 2018

April 2018

How to manage the menopause
Time to let go of things that drag you down - advice from Pen Wilcock
Bible study: the brave midwives who refused to obey
Nick Page on Imposter Syndrome

Cover

27 February 2018

Chosen by women like you

Looking for some different resources and ideas to refresh your women’s meeting, home group or Bible study? Sharon Barnard gets recommendations from women involved in a variety of study groups

Women's Ministry

20 February 2018

What the women of the Bible can teach us today

Elaine Storkey begins a new series of studies focusing on women in the Bible and the challenges they faced.

Faith

13 February 2018

I can only be who I am

Bishop Libby Lane talks to Catherine Larner about being a pioneer, making prayer a priority and the opportunities her role brings

Interviews

7 February 2018

This month I'm reading

The Masterpiece – Francine Rivers (Tyndale, ISBN 978-1496407900)
The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck – Bethany Turner (Revell, ISBN 978-0800727666)

Book Club

7 February 2018

March 2018

Bishop Libby Lane on new opportunities, being a pioneer and the importance of prayer
Confessions of an accidental stepmum
Your responses to Veronica’s article on sexual harassment

Cover

30 January 2018

Welcome the season of stirrings

Kate Waterman looks at how to make the most of spring.

Wellbeing

23 January 2018

How to finish well

Confronting the idea of our own mortality or losing those we love is something most people avoid, but in doing so we relinquish control of what happens to us in our final moments and we miss out on a great opportunity, says Ann Clifford.

Faith

16 January 2018

Called to make an impact

How one peer is championing international human rights justice from the corridors of Westminster. Alastair McIver talks to Baroness Elizabeth Berridge

Make a Difference

11 January 2018

This month I’m reading …

The Way of the Carmelites: A Prayer Journey Through Lent James McCaffrey, OCD (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281075294)

Lenten Healing: 40 Days to Set You Free from Sin Ken Kniepmann (Ave Maria Press, ISBN 978-1594717956)

Book Club

9 January 2018

February 2018 – New Look Issue

Baroness Elizabeth Berridge – on her calling to politics, making an impact and the importance of prayer

Love on the mission field – Dating in a different culture has very different rules, as two young missionaries discovered

Ideas and inspiration – Make the most of spring Great ideas to celebrate the season of hope

Cover

3 January 2018

Be a force for good

Penelope Wilcock suggests we take inspiration from monastic traditions and learn to speak and listen wisely

Wellbeing

26 December 2017

Mission on your doorstep

Could you give an hour a week to chat online and encourage someone who is lonely or facing difficulties? Matt Rich introduces the ministry of Chatnow

Make a Difference

19 December 2017

'I think things always get better'

Jeremy Vine talks to Catherine Larner about the changing face of news, how people communicate and staying positive in a time of uncertainty

Interviews

12 December 2017

This month I'm reading

The Way of Wisdom – Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
(Hodder, ISBN 978-1473647558)

Book Club

5 December 2017

January 2018

Veronica Zundel – it’s time we took a stand against sexual harassment

Man Alive – James Carey on his year with the Bible

Our lost children – mothers share heartbreaking stories of how drugs and crime wrecked lives

Finding faith at last – a dancer's testimony

Cover

28 November 2017

Facing the year ahead

Have you suffered a difficult year – or years? Anne Le Tissier draws lessons and encouragement from the life of David

Faith

21 November 2017

Six things I am learning

In September Laura Treneer was appointed Chief Executive of Woman Alive’s parent company, the charity CPO (Christian Publishing & Outreach), where she has been Innovation Director for the last three years. Her husband is pastor of a large Baptist church in Brighton where they live with their family.

Make a Difference

14 November 2017

5 ways to share the joy of Christmas

The good news of Jesus is for everyone, and what better time than Christmas to find creative ways to share it with our friends and neighbours. Sharon Barnard discovers some inspiring ideas from churches up and down the UK

Make a Difference

8 November 2017

This month I'm reading

In Touch With God – Michael Green & Rosemary Green (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281078127)
Keeping Advent & Christmas – Leigh Hatts (DLT, ISBN 978-0232533354)

Book Club

7 November 2017

December 2017

Great ideas for Christmas – practical, spiritual and creative

Facing the year ahead: Anne Le Tissier has some tips from God's Word

Katherine Welby Roberts on motherhood and mental health

Out of my comfort zone – new CPO chief exec Laura Treneer on what she's learning

Cover

31 October 2017

Remembrance Day blessing

Fiona Thomson reports on a small church with big ideas for reaching out into their community

Make a Difference

24 October 2017

Connect with the seasons

Build rest into your life by following the ancient seasonal rhythms of the year, says Kate Waterman ...

Wellbeing

17 October 2017

'I have to make the presence of God my priority'

Author, speaker and pastor Christy Wimber talks to Catherine Larner about stepping down as leader of her local church, sharing her story in her new book and the big challenge facing the Church today

Interviews

10 October 2017

This month I'm reading

My Utmost for His Highest – Oswald Chambers (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627077354)
Utmost Ongoing: Reflections on the Legacy of Oswald Chambers (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627076791)

Book Club

3 October 2017

November 2017

Help, we're losing our grandchildren - advice from Katherine Hill on when your child's marriage fails
Secret believers – A moving testimony from a former Muslim living on the West Bank
Veronica Zundel says it's time we all stopped complaining
Natural ways to lower your risk of heart disease

Cover

26 September 2017

My faith takes first place now

Actress Emma Rigby talks to Alastair McIver about life in Hollywood, rediscovering her faith and resetting her priorities.

Interviews

19 September 2017

Never say never - a teashop story

In January 1994, we ran a short feature about the teashop at Lee Abbey in Devon, which had recently been given a star rating in the Egon Ronay guide, Just a Bite. It was managed by Mollie Foster. Now, 24 years later, Mollie shares her story and explains how God has led her back to the teashop …

Lifestyle

18 September 2017

Catherine Campbell wins our Readers' Choice Award!

We’re delighted to announce that the winner of the Woman Alive Readers’ Choice Award is Chasing the Dawn by Catherine Campbell.

Book Club

12 September 2017

I'm just a mum who paints

Hannah Dunnett’s watercolour paintings combined with Scripture are sold throughout the UK. She talks to Sandie Shirley about how it all began ...

Faith

7 September 2017

This month I'm reading

A Nearly Infallible History of the Reformation - Nick Page (Hodder, ISBN 978-1444749694)
Praying the Bible with Luther - Michael Parsons (The Bible Reading Fellowship, ISBN 978-0857465030)

Book Club

5 September 2017

October 2017

Hollywood actress Emma Rigby on rediscovering her faith
Learning from King David - do you reflect the kindness of God?
Adrian Plass on the unsigned gifts of God
Egypt: how Christian women are supporting and encouraging one another

Cover

29 August 2017

Daughters of dissent

The United Reformed Church is celebrating the centenary of its first ordained female minister. Karen Carter tells her story, and meets some of the women following in her footsteps in pioneering ministry ...

Women's Ministry

22 August 2017

Restoring the broken-hearted

Clare Blake discovers a ministry helping those devastated by divorce or relationship breakdown

Relationships

16 August 2017

Do you reflect the kindness of God?

This heart-warming story challenges us to consider how we treat others, says Anne Le Tissier ...

Faith

15 August 2017

Hold the dream

Co-founder and global pastor of Hillsong Church Bobbie Houston talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of women’s ministry, facing criticism and staying the course

Interviews

11 August 2017

This month I'm reading

The Magnificent Story: Uncovering a Gospel of Beauty, Goodness & Truth
– James Bryan Smith

Book Club

9 August 2017

September 2017

Bobbie Houston on the importance of women's ministry – and dealing with criticism
Westminster workers – meet the woman supporting MPs and other staff in Parliament
Know your weaknesses – tackling the flaws that hold you back

Cover

8 August 2017

Joni Eareckson Tada

The Japanese art form that teaches us about God's grace

Faith

1 August 2017

What's your ministry? Summer opportunities

Meet the women using their holidays to reach out and support others

Make a Difference

25 July 2017

To have and to hold – how to negotiate different spiritual needs in a marriage

How can we keep in step spiritually?

Relationships

18 July 2017

This month I'm reading

The Captain's Daughter – Jennifer Delamere
The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories – Celeste Fletcher McHale

Book Club

11 July 2017

August 2017

Learning to live joyfully
Possessions: minimalism and the grace economy
How to navigate different spiritual needs in your marriage
The soldier’s wife who took on the MoD

Cover

11 July 2017

What do you do?

It is not always an easy question to answer, says Andrew Graystone

Lifestyle

4 July 2017

How to deal with disappointment

Claire Musters explains why we need to work through our disappointments and shares what has helped her through some testing times

Wellbeing

30 June 2017

2017 Readers’ Choice Award

Voting has now closed for our special Readers’ Choice Award at this year’s Christian Resources Together (CRT) conference in September ...

Book Club

27 June 2017

The way I live ought to be normal for all Christians

Ruth Valerio talks to Catherine Larner about living out her principles, what the Bible says about caring for the environment and her new role with Tearfund

Lifestyle

21 June 2017

This month I'm reading

A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti
The Second Bride by Katharine Swartz

Book Club

16 June 2017

July 2017

Actress Tippi Hendren on Hitchcock, The Birds and her debt to her parents

Sharing your faith with those closest to you

Introverts unite! You don't have to pray out loud

'I thought I wasn't interesting enough' – own your faith story

Cover

13 June 2017

What's your ministry?

Meet the women using social media to reach out and support others

Make a Difference

6 June 2017

Miracles in the city centre

The exciting ministry that takes prayer to the streets

Make a Difference

30 May 2017

Home at last!

Jo Swinney considers what turns a house into a home

Lifestyle

23 May 2017

This month I'm reading ...

I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 miles, Two Best Friends and One Wheelchair

Book Club

16 May 2017

Inside our June issue

Find out social media can reach the millennials for our churches

Naomi Long shares her experiences of faith in politics

Amanda Pilz discovered how to trust in God after her father's abandonment

Bake a delicious chocolate raspberry tart this summer

Cover

9 May 2017

Companions for the journey

The ministry of walking each other home

Make a Difference

2 May 2017

Thy Kingdom Come

Inspiring stories from women who took part last year

Faith

25 April 2017

The Single File

How to avoid getting into an abusive relationship

Relationships

18 April 2017

Liz Earle

Beauty entrepreneur Liz Earle speaks about healthy living, giving back and celebrating Easter

Lifestyle

12 April 2017

This month I'm reading ...

"At Home in the World" by Tsh Oxenreider

Book Club

11 April 2017

Look inside our May issue

A chance to vote for your favourite book

Learn how to pray for our nation

A daughter's battle with anorexia

Liz Earle, beauty entrepreneur, in the hot seat

Cover

4 April 2017

Missing my mother

Jenny Baxter was 16 years old when her mum died from cancer - she now encourages women to celebrate motherhood and support each other

Relationships

1 April 2017

Easter craft

Easter decorations for you to make

Recipes & Crafts

28 March 2017

Could you live without your smartphone?

That's the challenge researcher Guy Brandon set himself and it proved to be enlightening ...

Relationships

21 March 2017

What I've learned about prayer

Pete Greig talks to Claire Musters about the struggles, the miracles and the lessons he's learned about talking with God ...

Faith

15 March 2017

This month I'm reading

"What Falls From the Sky" by Esther Emery

Book Club

14 March 2017

Look inside our April issue

Engage in some Easter craft

How would switching off your smartphone impact you

Pete Greig in the hot seat

How to shift those headaches .... naturally

Cover

7 March 2017

Sharing words of life and hope

Vulnerable women are discovering the impact the Bible can have on their lives, thanks to a collaborative approach from a women's project and SGM Lifewords. Jeremy Williams reports ...

Women's Ministry

28 February 2017

What's robbing you of your peace?

Jennifer Rees Larcombe identifies what robs us of peace as "morbids". She explains how to recognise them and send them packing!

Wellbeing

21 February 2017

Carrie Grant: "This is extreme parenting"

Carrie and David Grant have four children with hidden disabilities. Carrie tells Catherine Francis about how they manage and how others can learn about people on the autistic spectrum

Interviews

14 February 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending us to read for March ...

Book Club

14 February 2017

Look inside our March issue

Carrie Grant in the hot seat

Remembering Jill Saward and her amazing work

Read about Claire Muster's experience of keeping a mother-daughter journal

Inspiration for holidays with a difference

Cover

7 February 2017

I discovered I was a food addict

Read Hilary Browne's story of compulsive overeating and how she broke free ...

Wellbeing

1 February 2017

Inside our February issue

Learn how to rest well

Get creative with some simple crochet

Adrian Plass talks about his new book

Learn more about forgiveness

Cover

1 February 2017

How do you react under pressure?

Anne Le Tissier explores the life of King David and draws out some lessons on how handle stress in a godly way ...

Faith

1 February 2017

When God says, "Not Yet"

Lyndall Bywater shares her journey of faith and how she coped with waiting for one of her prayers to be answered ...

Faith

1 February 2017

A rhythm of rest

Make this the year you discover God’s gift of Sabbath. Suzanne Green talks to Shelly Miller about introducing a rhythm of rest in our lives

Lifestyle

31 January 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending us to read for February ...

Book Club

15 January 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending for January ...

Book Club

6 December 2016

All That Jazz!

Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown tells Russ Bravo how motherhood has impacted her faith and her music

Interviews

10 November 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Martha Collison in the hot seat

Read about our Christian shepherdess

How to organise a nativity play in your town

Learn tips for a stress-free Christmas

Cover

10 November 2016

Martha Collison speaks

Martha tells Catherine Larner about life after "The Great British Bake Off" and the opportunities it has given her to work with Christian charities ...

Interviews

10 November 2016

Wonderful time of year?

Rob Parsons shares a humorous but helpful look into how we can combat the stress of preparing for Christmas that can threaten to make it feel anything but "a wonderful time of year"

Relationships

10 November 2016

A horse changed my life

Hazel Southam explains how a horse called Duke was able to bring her comfort and hope during the most stressful year of her life ...

Wellbeing

12 October 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Learn how to embrace change

Pen Wilcock explains how to find your "treasures of darkness"

Make a festive wreath ready for Christmas

Cover

12 October 2016

Seeing faith in work

Having struggled with their wealth as Christians, Yolanda Ibbett talks about how she and her husband brought their work and faith together in their multi-million pound enterprise ...

Lifestyle

12 October 2016

Coping with no work

Miriam Dann explains the sobering experience that being unemployed had on her and how she changed how she saw herself and others as a result ...

Wellbeing

12 October 2016

The Banana Trap

Susan Williams considers the challenge of change and why we are so often resistant even when things are going wrong ...

Wellbeing

12 September 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Our cover girl YolanDa Brown in the hot seat

Engage scripture creatively using a Bible art journal

Learn how to help our honey bees

Cover

12 September 2016

Bible art

Find a new way of engaging with scripture using creativity. Deborah Gregg shows us what she has been doing ...

Faith

12 September 2016

Second chances

Sharon Grenham-Thompson discusses the gift of second chances that involves us loving others and realising that no-one is beyond the reach of God ...

Make a Difference

12 September 2016

My cancer journey

Su McClellan explains how running became part of her journey and how she now uses it to help cancer patients in the Middle East ...

Women's Ministry

15 August 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Pam Rhodes tells of her parents' romance and life together

Does your prayer position affect your prayers?

Three women share their ministry of writing

5 great ways to use rosemary ...

Cover

15 August 2016

Draw closer to God

Liz Jennings explores ways to tap into your creativity and allow God to speak to you ...

Faith

15 August 2016

Change the world

Dr Eve Poole on bringing "Kingdom values" to the business world – and how small decisions can make a big difference ...

Make a Difference

15 August 2016

What is perfectionism?

Rev Will van der Hart discusses the basis of perfectionism showing it is a male as well as a female issue and how grace is the only antidote ....

Wellbeing

12 July 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Be transformed this summer ... we have many articles to show you how

Joni shares her lessons from a hospital bed

Learn five ways to use cucumber

Make some fruity chocolate fudge

Cover

12 July 2016

Wish you were here

Jackie Parsons shares some inspiration about how to slow down when we're on our holidays and give God a chance to speak to us ...

Lifestyle

12 July 2016

Blankets to comfort

Find out how you can put your sewing, knitting or crocheting skills to work to make comfort blankets for sick children. Lyn Alderson explains ...

Make a Difference

12 July 2016

Taking on too much?

Sue Williams discusses the difficulties of saying "No" as Christians but the importance of setting boundaries for everyone's best interests ...

Wellbeing

8 June 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Violence against women: make your voice heard

Why I left the church ... and found my way back

Three keys for a life of faith

Finding God in unexpected places

Cover

8 June 2016

A mouse and a lobster

Two very different creatures, but God used them both to encourage Jennifer Rees Larcombe ...

Faith

8 June 2016

My season of searching

Sarah Bessey loved Jesus, but left church disillusioned. She tells Amy Boucher Pye about the struggles she faced – and how she came to return ...

Faith

8 June 2016

Women of courage

When Therese Hughes MBE began looking for a wig to help a customer, she little knew it would lead to a change of career and an honour from the Queen ...

Make a Difference

5 May 2016

Find out what's inside this month

A tribute to our Queen

Meet some summer festival organisers

Learn how to be a cheerful giver

Five great ways to use mint

Cover

5 May 2016

Not too late with God

Instead of allowing failure or wrong choices to hold us back. Anne Le Tissier shows how God can offer us second chances ...

Faith

5 May 2016

How to be fruitful

The team at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) present a liberating approach to being fruitful in evangelism and discipleship

Lifestyle

5 May 2016

Filled with shame

Carol Bostock reports on her shame of weighing 26 stone, taking drastic surgical measures to lose weight and how she found real healing beyond this

Wellbeing

7 April 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Uncovering some of the shocking truths about violence against women globally

Raising awareness about pornography among women

Caleb Storkey in the hot seat

Five great ways to use coconut oil

Cover

7 April 2016

Treasure hunters

Susan Baxter overcame her shyness and discovered she could share her faith through the Treasure Hunt Ministry. Here she explains ...

Faith

7 April 2016

Live a bigger life

Catherine Larner interviews beauty entrepreneur Liz Warom about being a Christian in the world of business and encouraging and empowering women

Lifestyle

7 April 2016

Live life abundantly

Catherine Butcher considers how we can live our lives fruitfully ...

Lifestyle

10 March 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Bridget and Adrian Plass: our passion for the work of Scargill House

How can we best help homeless people?

Joni: my quadraplegia is a blessing

Five great uses for yoghurt

Cover

10 March 2016

Winter in your soul?

Jill Rattle explores the winter season of our souls and has tips on getting through when your faith is weak ...

Faith

10 March 2016

Will I have children?

Nicola Jackson shares how faith has helped her through the disappointment of failed attempts at having a baby ...

Faith

10 March 2016

What's your motivation?

Wendy Mann explains how love needs to be the motivating force to help others and see their lives transformed, and how we can find this by connecting with God's love

Make a Difference

10 February 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Elaine Storkey reports on the horror of honour killings

What I learned from my daughter's Aspergers

Five ways to use camomile

Cover

10 February 2016

Being good enough

Diane Louise Jordan chats about her life - parenting, faith and slowing down

Interviews

10 February 2016

On being human

Russ Bravo discusses whether he is man enough for today's world. Or whether God has other ideas anyway .......

Relationships

10 February 2016

Rejection hurts

Suzanne Green shares what she has learned about keeping your self-esteem intact

Wellbeing

13 January 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Women who followed in footsteps of the suffragettes

Review your life this New Year

Sheridan Voysey in the hot seat

Five ways to use tea tree oil

Cover

13 January 2016

The marriage weekend

Ginny and Thom Gangway attended a Time for Marriage course - Ginny shares their experiences ...

Relationships

13 January 2016

Where are you hiding?

Nicki Copeland reveals the many things we may hide behind to protect ourselves

Wellbeing

13 January 2016

His identity was lost

Sheridan tells Amy Boucher-Pye how he dealt with the disappointments and doubts in his life

Wellbeing

10 December 2015

Plight of refugees

Refugees worker Catherine Ashcroft tells Mandy Pilz why Europe's open door policy is not the answer ...

Interviews

10 December 2015

What about the boys?

Helen Jaeger discusses how boys are being left behind in a world that has been concentrating on the girls

Relationships

10 December 2015

Renew your mind

Michele Morrison explores how we can change our thinking habits and achieve a 'holier' mind ...

Wellbeing

10 November 2015

Father Christmas real?

How do we explain Father Christmas to our children as Christian parents? Trisha Foote explains how her family tackled the issue

Lifestyle

10 November 2015

Love Christmas again

Suzanne Green explores why many of us - especially women - groan at the thought of Christmas, and what we can do to love Christmas again

Lifestyle

10 November 2015

Christmas in Uganda

Maureen Mwagale wanted to give Ugandan slum families a Christmas party - read about what happened at this surprising event and what it led to

Make a Difference

8 October 2015

Godly habits at work

Find out five simple things that you could do to help you live out your faith at work

Lifestyle

8 October 2015

A letter from Kenya

Joyce Njoki Muriuki explains how she moved from being a frustrated farmer to being an adventurous one – with results that have transformed her community

Make a Difference

8 October 2015

Manage stress better

Learn from Kate Middleton (the other one!) why stress can be a particular problem for busy Christians and how we can learn to manage it well

Wellbeing

10 September 2015

Seeking guidance

In our preoccupation with making the 'right' decisions to know what to do next, Lucy Mills suggests the ways that God wants to lead us forward

Faith

10 September 2015

Family matters

Find out how Marion Andrews and her family have benefited from their multi-generational living arrangements and made it work

Relationships

10 September 2015

Mindful of God

Veronica Zundel explains how she finds 'mindfulness' helpful both mentally and spiritually

Wellbeing

10 August 2015

Encourage our children

Katharine Hill explains the importance of encouragement to our children, particularly in what is said to them

Relationships

10 August 2015

Be kind to ourselves

Learn from Tania Bright how to embrace and move on from our failures

Wellbeing

10 August 2015

Jesus was my lifeline

Discover Joyce Passmore's story of how she clung to Jesus during her 15 years confined in a psychiatric hospital

Wellbeing

14 July 2015

Life on kids' TV

Hannah Hiles talks to CBeebies' Gemma Hunt about her work and what it's like being a role model

Interviews

14 July 2015

Church and belonging

Elaine Storkey explains why she believes that belonging to a local church is essential to our Christian lives

Lifestyle

14 July 2015

Little treasures?

Feel challenged by parenting articles which tell you to treasure every moment? You're not alone, as Ruth Strange explains ...

Relationships

8 June 2015

Policewoman to vicar

Find out how Eileen Heaney made the transition from policewoman to a new vocation as a vicar

Lifestyle

8 June 2015

Helping our daughters

As cultural pressure increases on our youth, Tanith Carey explores how parents can help their daughters to tackle these pressures

Relationships

8 June 2015

Therapeutic Journalling

Lyn Alderson explains how keeping a journal can help combat the stress and worries of our lives

Wellbeing

12 May 2015

My real healing

Jennifer Rees Larcombe reflects on the emotional healing that took place six years before her physical healing miracle in 1990 ...

Faith

12 May 2015

Baking for God

Martha Collison speaks to Ali Herbert about her faith and life after 'The Great British Bake Off'

Interviews

12 May 2015

Life in Ukraine

A young mother describes how life has changed in Ukraine since the conflict with Russia

Lifestyle

8 April 2015

Giving to everyone?

We are bombarded by requests to give financially. Fiona Mearns from UK charity Stewardship offers some advice

Make a Difference

8 April 2015

Mental health stigma

Katharine Welby-Roberts, daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury, talks to Ali Herbert about coping with mental health issues

Wellbeing

8 April 2015

Strain of caring

Paul Tonks was overjoyed when his wife was healed, but then started to have difficulties of his own

Wellbeing

11 March 2015

My dream came true

When Lyn wrote out her future hopes, God took them literally ...

Faith

11 March 2015

Renew and reuse

An article on food waste shocked Jenny Dawson into action ...

Make a Difference

11 March 2015

Voice for young mums

Photographer Jendella Benson is challenging young mum stereotypes ...

Women's Ministry

12 February 2015

A "Beautiful Mess"

Ali Herbert interviews Danielle Strickland about her childhood, coming to faith, and ministry among the disadvantaged

Interviews

12 February 2015

Ways to use honey

Catherine Francis explains five different ways that we can make use of honey

Recipes & Crafts

12 February 2015

Our wonderful children

After years of infertility, Angela Moore celebrates Mothering Sunday this year with her six children ...

Relationships

12 January 2015

Sheridan Voysey speaks

Sheridan Voysey shares some of the ups and downs of life and how we can all have a "resurrection year"

Interviews

12 January 2015

Grandchildren teach us

Jackie Parsons shares how God has been teaching her through her grandchildren

Relationships

12 January 2015

It's not about you

Amanda Pilz discusses ways we are taught to build our confidence and self-esteem and shows us how it should be done

Wellbeing

15 December 2014

God will never let go

Prison chaplain and radio presenter Sharon Grenham-Toze reveals how she discovered that God holds on to us through all situations

Faith

15 December 2014

Entertaining Angels

Amy Boucher-Pye suggests ways that we can practise hospitality without the pressure of 'doing it right'

Lifestyle

15 December 2014

Future hopes for women

Amanda Jackson from Micah Challenge discusses her hopes and dreams for women across the world in the year ahead

Women's Ministry

5 November 2014

The "Bake Off" queen

Mary Berry speaks about her passions in life - her love of baking and how she has balanced her career with her family life.

Interviews

5 November 2014

I survived Ebola

Suzanne Green speaks to Nancy Writebol about how she contracted and survived the Ebola virus

Interviews

5 November 2014

Should we celebrate?

Trisha Foote takes our cynicisms about Christmas and reminds us that there are still good reasons to celebrate

Lifestyle

8 October 2014

Don't give up on church

Whatever our experiences of church, Amy Boucher-Pye explains why church is God's vessel on earth and we should not give up on it.

Faith

8 October 2014

Now faith is real

Kasey Van Norman reveals how God used her life-threatening physical illness to challenge her faith and make it more real than she had even known before

Faith

8 October 2014

Be a Peacemaker

In a month of remembering the impact of war and hostilities Penelope Wilcock discusses what we can do for peace

Make a Difference

11 September 2014

Reclaim the good news

Philip Yancey encourages us to welcome the good news of our faith despite our struggles and doubts

Interviews

11 September 2014

Look Good Feel Better

Marion Andrews reports on her work with a charity who help women battling cancer continue to look their best ...

Make a Difference

11 September 2014

Internet grooming

A reader's experience of being groomed on the net shows it is not just the young who are being targeted ...

Wellbeing

14 August 2014

Beat the holiday blues

Sue Williams discusses ways in which single people don't have to holiday alone

Lifestyle

14 August 2014

Because I'm 'Appy

Bex Lewis explains what an 'app' is and how we can make use of them in our everyday lives

Lifestyle

14 August 2014

Be kind to yourself

Fun and frivolity are essential to our well-being – Penelope Wilcock explains why

Wellbeing

15 July 2014

The power of music

Carol Pemberton, founder of Black Voices, talks about the increasing popularity of community singing

Interviews

15 July 2014

Sundays not so easy!

Allison Robinson talks about the pressures of being mum, teacher and pastor's wife on a Sunday

Lifestyle

15 July 2014

Friends Reunited

Veronica Zundel discusses those people with who we just 'click', and why we should value our friends

Relationships

12 June 2014

Jamaica 'pocket rocket'

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is preparing for the Commonwealth Games and talks about her Christian faith

Interviews

12 June 2014

Urgent vs Important

Michele Morrison dicusses how to keep our focus on God to discern what is important rather than just urgent

Lifestyle

12 June 2014

Music uniting people

Meet the woman who is changing lives by bringing music to a deprived area of Cardiff

Make a Difference

15 May 2014

Embrace new life

Christine Holmes speaks of how she moved on in her life to embrace change after her husband died of cancer

Lifestyle

15 May 2014

Heavenly Supplies

Read how an Essex church meets the need of the community for a local shop

Make a Difference

15 May 2014

Joy of grandparenting

Rob Parsons talks about the joys and challenges of this special relationship

Relationships

17 April 2014

Meet the flower lady

Trisha Gallagher shares her experience of distributing flowers that would otherwise be discarded

Make a Difference

17 April 2014

Taking God at his Word

Ruth Flynn explains how the Bible helped her face and overcome her fear of water

Wellbeing

17 April 2014

Women in leadership

Michele Guinness discusses her latest book in relation to the issues facing women in leadership

Women's Ministry

13 March 2014

Walk way of St James

Stephanie Pena shares her experience of when she and her family followed an ancient pilgrim way

Faith

13 March 2014

Importance of friends

Jackie Anderson discusses whether women put enough time and energy into maintaining relationships with girlfriends

Relationships

13 March 2014

Lose weight, feel great

Liz Babbs looks to faith and lifestyle rather than faddy diets to achieve a fit and healthy body

Wellbeing

13 February 2014

Let's have a cup of tea!

It’s the simplest of invitations, but it can make a big difference to someone. Sharon Barnard explores practising hospitality ...

Make a Difference

13 February 2014

On the fringes of society

Charlotte Walker reveals the tough challenges for Indian women with leprosy

Make a Difference

13 February 2014

Inside a Marriage

Pippa Gumbel talks about her marriage with Nicky and her own journey into the limelight

Relationships

13 January 2014

Life after debt

Patricia Green interviews Heather Keates and finds out how personal experience of debt inspired her to create the national charity Community Money Advice.

Make a Difference

13 January 2014

Have a clear out!

Lucy Mills challenges us to deal with the clutter that clogs up our hearts and minds, and suggests helpful ways we can do this ...

Wellbeing

13 January 2014

Plan a morning retreat

Angie Pollard on how she organised a quiet morning with God for a group of women – plus 12 easy steps to doing it yourself

Women's Ministry

16 December 2013

South African Adventure

Claire Musters interviews Nathan and Lou Fellingham about the six months they spent in South Africa working with PJ Smyth and GodFirst church

Lifestyle

16 December 2013

A spiritual journal

Amy Boucher-Pye discusses the practicalities and benefits of keeping a spiritual journal

Wellbeing

16 December 2013

Captivating Course

Ellie Philpott joined a group of friends in attending the Captivating course written by John and Stasi Eldredge for women and found it an affirming and helpful experience.

Women's Ministry

13 November 2013

Finding my way

It's a new phase now for songwriter and worship leader Martin Smith

Interviews

13 November 2013

Create quiet space

We loved these suggestions to bring meaning to our Christmas preparations

Recipes & Crafts

13 November 2013

Christmas redeemed

Simplicity is the way to go if we want to rescue the festival, says Penelope Wilcock

Wellbeing

14 October 2013

Andrew's homecoming

A touching short story by Fran Bovington

Faith

14 October 2013

Acts of kindness

Suzanne Green on a simple and sometimes neglected Christian spiritual fruit: kindness

Make a Difference

14 October 2013

Praise not despair

Liz Kovar is inspired by the courage of women in the Persecuted Church

Women's Ministry

19 September 2013

The rough edges

Amy Grant on touring, tough times and her new album

Interviews

19 September 2013

Dear Diary

Three women who blog about the joy of online journalling

Lifestyle

19 September 2013

Ways to celebrate

10 tips on embracing pivotal points in our lives

Lifestyle

14 August 2013

The confidence gap

Nicola Hulks on your confidence ... and God's plans

Faith

14 August 2013

Ethical fashion

Ali Herbert meets the two women behind luxury fashion brand Beulah London

Lifestyle

14 August 2013

My name is Amira

Debbie Meroff reports on the plight of many Muslim women living here in Britain

Women's Ministry

12 July 2013

Called to be funny

King of the one-liners Milton Jones talks to Ali Herbert

Interviews

12 July 2013

Our perfect summer

Three women tell Suzanne Green how they spend their summer holiday

Lifestyle

12 July 2013

The test of marriage

Joni Eareckson Tada shares what she has learned from marriage's challenges

Relationships

28 May 2013

Big city Bishop

Bishop of London Richard Chartres on the challenges facing the Church in the UK

Interviews

28 May 2013

The good life

Ellie Philpott explains how she and her family began to pursue a more organic lifestyle

Lifestyle

28 May 2013

How to eat for energy

What we eat can transform our energy levels, says Emma Cockrell

Wellbeing

8 May 2013

My story

Speaker and author Liz Curtis Higgs on why she loves encouraging women

Interviews

8 May 2013

The wedding planner

Holly Poulter talks about how her faith and business work hand in hand – and the key factors in a great wedding day

Lifestyle

8 May 2013

Caring for parents

What shall we do with mother? Suzanne Green on the questions you need to ask when caring for elderly parents

Relationships

9 April 2013

May 2013 Make a Difference

Meet the Nottingham street pastor who is helping to provide a safe place for city revellers

Make a Difference

9 April 2013

May 2013 Lifelines

Steps you can take to keep your child safe on the internet

Relationships

9 April 2013

May 2013 Come and Join Us

Woman Alive and Bible Reading Fellowship are once again hosting a special one day event at this year’s Christian Resources Exhibition in May

Women's Ministry

7 March 2013

April 2013 In Conversation

Lady Elizabeth Berridge, the youngest female peer in the House of Lords, talks to Andrew Boyd about being a role model and working for change

Interviews

7 March 2013

April 2013 Abundant Life

Many of us seek relief from illness or disability, but suffering can yield precious things, says Joni Eareckson Tada

Wellbeing

7 March 2013

Come and Join Us

Woman Alive and Bible Reading Fellowship are once again hosting a special one day event at this year’s Christian Resources Exhibition in May

Women's Ministry

7 February 2013

March 2013 Good Life

Two busy working mums explain how they live and work for Jesus in the office

Lifestyle

7 February 2013

March 2013 Real Lives

We ask our columnist Hopeful Girl about searching for Mr Right - and what the future might hold

Relationships

7 February 2013

March 2013 Make a Difference

Book for our FREE worship and teaching event on 15 May with BRF

Women's Ministry

7 January 2013

February 2013 Into the Word

God is always ready to forgive and enable us to move on, says Anne Le Tissier

Faith

7 January 2013

February 2013 Making a Difference

Discover from Tearfund how the church in Uganda is transforming local communities

Make a Difference

7 January 2013

February 2013 Ideas to Inspire

There’s no better way of getting to know people than over a meal. Michele Morrison shares her tips for bringing people together

Relationships

7 December 2012

January 2013 Living Faith

Discover why being thankful can be a blessing – and how you can nurture a thankful heart

Faith

7 December 2012

January 2013 Woman to Woman

Millions of people have been helped by Stormie Omartian’s The Power of Praying books. She reveals why books have been important for her too

Interviews

7 December 2012

January 2013 Living Well

Many people fear dementia, but a retired GP diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2009, chooses to see it as an opportunity to serve God

Wellbeing

5 November 2012

December 2012 Interview

Angela Piper talks about her new cookery book, celebrating Christmas and her alter ego Jennifer Aldridge from The Archers

Interviews

5 November 2012

December 2012 Man Alive

Let's not be too hasty in dividing the sacred and the secular this Christmas, says comedy writer Paul Kerensa

Lifestyle

5 November 2012

December 2012 Ideas to Inspire

Feeling frantic instead of festive? We have some great ideas to help you relax and keep Jesus at the centre of your celebrations

Make a Difference

3 October 2012

November 2012 New Directions

Meet Jean Martyn, the unlikely star who shot to fame in the 2011 series of Britain’s Got Talent

Interviews

3 October 2012

November 2012 Ideas to Inspire

How a fraught shopping trip and some creative knitting brought the real meaning of Christmas to Liverpool ONE

Recipes & Crafts

3 October 2012

November 2012 The Tragedy of Suicide

We talk to two women whose loved ones have taken their own lives

Wellbeing

4 September 2012

October 2012 Make a Difference

Jean Halfacre was rather unprepared for her teaching mission to Mozambique, but found God was able to use her

Make a Difference

4 September 2012

October 2012 Lifelines

How 'tearing my hair out' became a literal truth for one primary school teacher

Wellbeing

4 September 2012

October 2012 Reaching Women

Meet Maria Rodrigues-Toth, the Premier radio presenter who wants to bring women together

Women's Ministry

8 August 2012

September 2012 Interview

Author, broadcaster and former nun Dr Lavinia Byrne talks about her exciting journeys

Interviews

8 August 2012

September 2012 Living Simply

Discover how frugality can be the key ingredient of a peaceful and more liberated life

Lifestyle

8 August 2012

September 2012 Inside Story

Why anorexia, sometimes described as 'the good girl's drug', affects so many women and girls in our churches

Wellbeing

9 July 2012

August 2012 2012 Games

Olympic Champion Christine Ohuruogu explains why she wants to encourage children

Interviews

9 July 2012

August 2012 Wellbeing

Should Christians seek counselling? Lucinda van der Hart talks to those involved

Wellbeing

9 July 2012

August 2012 Women's Ministry

Meet five women who have been called to lead worship

Women's Ministry

13 June 2012

July 2012 Interview

Best-selling author and speaker Michele Guinness reveals what she's up to over the summer

Interviews

13 June 2012

July 2012 New Directions

How an ex-British Airways crew member discovered a talent she didn't know she had

Lifestyle

13 June 2012

July 2012 Inspiring Women

Meet the rower who took on a tough challenge to highlight human trafficking

Make a Difference

8 May 2012

June 2012 Good Life

Ideas to help you to be generous, even when money's tight

Lifestyle

8 May 2012

June 2012 Make a Difference

Not sure you can do much for God? Be inspired by three ordinary women who took a step of faith

Make a Difference

8 May 2012

June 2012 Abundant Life

Joni Eareckson Tada says the secret of contentment is to be flexible

Wellbeing

2 April 2012

May 2012 My Story

How a brush with death gave a pregnant nurse a fresh outlook

Faith

2 April 2012

May 2012 Reaching Women

Meet Carrie Longton, one of the founders of Mumsnet

Interviews

2 April 2012

May 2012 Wellbeing

It's time to be your own best friend!

Wellbeing

4 March 2012

April 2012 Your Life

Is love an essential ingredient for a happy marriage?

Relationships

4 March 2012

April 2012 Feel Good

The healing power of food

Wellbeing

4 March 2012

April 2012 Women of the World

We report on the scandalous practice of female genital mutilation

Women's Ministry

6 February 2012

March 2012 Good life

One family's experiences on their homegrown adventure

Lifestyle

6 February 2012

March 2012 Ideas to inspire

Could you take up the challenge to be a Fair trader?

Make a Difference

6 February 2012

March 2012 Open diary

Adopting a Chinese baby - a mum tells her story

Relationships

5 January 2012

February 2012 Interview

Lou Fellingham on music, motherhood and God

Interviews

5 January 2012

February 2012 Behind the headlines

How one woman has helped to restore hope to Seascale

Make a Difference

5 January 2012

February 2012 Ideas to inspire

Tips for starting a women's ministry in your church

Women's Ministry