All articles by Tola Doll Fisher – Page 4
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OpinionNetflix's Indian Matchmaker says 'first comes marriage, then comes love', it's not very romantic but maybe she's right
In a culture where individual choice is king, more and more people like the idea of an arranged marriage. As Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking gains huge audiences, Woman Alive Editor in Chief Tola Doll Fisher, asks why we’re turning to seemingly outdated methods and wonders if a matchmaker would do a good job of finding her a husband.
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OpinionLiz Truss is our new PM, but I don’t believe this is the ‘win for women’ it’s been branded as
The winner of the Conservative Party leadership race was announced yesterday with Liz Truss beating her opponent Rishi Sunak to head up the party and take her place as our country’s Prime Minister. But here Woman Alive’s Editor-in-Chief Tola Doll FIsher explains why she’s not overly impressed or excited about the new head of state.
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ArticleA message from the editor: “God told me you’re my wife”
“God told me you’re my wife” is a joke that has been doing the rounds on social media for what seems like forever. But when we do hear from God - and listen - what happens next is pretty powerful
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OpinionI believe that ‘the family’ is under spiritual attack - we all need to be praying for marriages urgently
Woman Alive’s editor-in-chief Tola-Doll Fisher explains that she believes the demise of family is a threat to our society. Here she encourages all of us to pray to keep marriages and families together.
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ArticleLetter from the Editor: ‘God gave us the command to take a Sabbath rest’
Source: Premier Gospel Awards 2022 I’m sure I’m not the only one whose social life gets an upgrade in the summer. During the warmer months, I am the sender and recipient of what seems like hundreds of invitations to go here, there and everywhere. Morning coffee dates, ...
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Article‘God gave me a prophetic word that I would be salt and light in the dark place of the media’
TV presenter, Tearfund ambassador and now author Gemma Hunt talks to our editor Doll Fisher, about how her career has developed
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ArticleTattoos for Jesus?
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a global mission organisation started in 1960 that today reaches out in more than 180 countries through training, mercy ministries and evangelism.There are many church partnerships working in recognisable mission activities such as teaching, food and clothing provision and evangelistic outreach. But what about a coffee and tattoo studio in the middle of London?
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ArticleEditor's Letter: Fashion + Faith?
Media and fashion industries have always idolised the young. When I started at Woman Alive I said I wanted more women on the cover who looked like they had a life before I was born. We’ve achieved that, and I love seeing the diversity of age – ...
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Article'I love Jesus and Gucci'
We discovered Tina RoseLawless via her Instagram account (@TinaRoseLawless). Enchanted by the photos of Tina in high-end fashion, her beaded creations and colourful style, our editor Tola-Doll Fisher was curious to find out more about the woman behind what is fast becoming a signature brand
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OpinionNot everyone needs a ‘side hustle’ - why I’m ready to say goodbye to the ‘Girl Boss’ narrative
These days we’re flooded with messages about ‘side hustles’ and achieving big. Here Woman Alive’s Tola Doll Fisher explains why it’s time ditch the dreams of being a ‘girl boss’.
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OpinionHearing about Cheslie Kryst’s suicide hit me hard, because I’ve experienced high functioning depression too
Cheslie Kryst died earlier this year at the age of 30, after tragically taking her own life. Here Woman Alive’s editor-in-chief, Tola-Doll Fisher talks about her experience of the same functioning depression Cheslie experienced.
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ArticleEditor’s Letter: Don’t settle for second-hand creativity!
I laughed out loud when I read Veronica Zundel’s column this issue. I admit, the Wordle game craze has passed me by, but I can relate to her frustration when Christians try to make ‘sanitary’ versions of mainstream products, events or ideas. Veronica’s article got me thinking ...
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OpinionI’m a divorced Christian but I’m conflicted about changes to the law; I believe divorce should be hard
The “no-fault” divorce law comes into effect this week and Tola-Doll Fisher, Woman Alive editor and divorcee, is conflicted about what this might mean for couples and their staying power.
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ArticleNormalising Christians in fiction
Source: Ross Brind at 131 Cheltenham I’ll be honest, April isn’t my favourite month because by now I’ve been enjoying spring but I’m more than ready for summer to show its face! So, while I’m waiting, I’ve been making a list of the books I’m going to ...
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ArticleEditor’s Letter: Celebrating women
When I got a message from Suzie Kennedy on Instagram about my book, I did a double take. Not only was I surprised that this clearly well-connected person with the coveted verification status was contacting me, I was also stunned by her incredible resemblance to Marilyn Monroe. ...
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Article‘Being Marilyn Monroe saved me during years of abuse’
Suzie Kennedy is an internationally renowned Marilyn Monroe lookalike who has flown all over the world to sing ‘Happy birthday’, attend parties and has featured in adverts and films alongside Hollywood stars. However, for over a period of almost 20 years, she was living under the dark shadow of sexual and domestic abuse
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OpinionConviction is the Holy Spirit’s job not US pastor Brian Sauvé’s who just told women to put more clothes on
American pastor Brian Sauvé sent Twitter into uproar with a post about how women dress on social media this week. Here Woman Alive’s editor Tola-Doll Fisher explains why she thinks he should be more focused on developing personal wisdom than telling others how to dress.
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ArticleChanging the narrative on love in the Church
Last year we did a big issue on singleness in the Church (February 2021). Statistics show that the Church is mostly made up of married people (60 per cent, compared to less than half in wider society). Furthermore, research shows that young people are most likely to ...
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OpinionI found myself in a church-cult, here’s how to spot the signs
From kicking off when her family missed a service to dictating how she did her hair, Tola Doll Fisher’s pastor showed some seriously problematic behaviours. Here’s how to work out if you’re in a church cult.
