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Letter from the Editor: ‘God gave us the command to take a Sabbath rest’
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.
‘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
Whatever age you are, God is not finished with you
Carolyn Castleberry Hux shares the story behind her book, Women at Halftime
WA Bookclub with Claire Musters: This month I’m reading…
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist (Zondervan, 978-0310355595)
Five things I have learned about… loneliness
Cathy Madavan shares shares helpful insights about those times when we can all feel isolated
A lesson from sunflowers
Walking through a field on a warm August evening, my eye caught sight of a glimmer of colour. There, standing tall but alone in the middle of the field, was the glorious bright yellow head of a sunflower. It seemed confident and not at all out of place among the dreary brown vegetation. Its bright, sun-filled face beamed at the world beyond
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Real Women, Real Lives, Real Faith
Start the year with Woman Alive and join a growing conversation shaped by women living faith out loud. Each issue brings new voices, lived experience and thoughtful reflection on everyday life.
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Martha and Mary: learning to simplify
Elaine Storkey unpacks the story of the two sisters, and shows us that the traditional interpretation doesn’t give us the full picture
‘Being pregnant with an eating disorder can feel like a minefield’
Award-winning mental health advocate, author, speaker and founder of #DumpTheScales, Hope Virgo developed anorexia as a teenager. Here she shares how it impacted her recent pregnancy
Reading the Bible in a year
Alex Noel challenged herself to read every part of the Bible – and found her life changed as a result
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Stories of God’s intervention
‘I was left vulnerable to abuse’
Pat Brooker, 82, shares her story of growing up in Fiji, Singapore and Malaysia, and how she found healing from childhood abuse through forgiveness as an adult
Celebrating 40 years of Woman Alive!
‘It’s so exciting to be heading up a brand with such rich history and potential’
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Stories of God’s intervention
What causes bloating?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Shining a light on Black British history
Lola Jaye wrote her new book The Attic Child during the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, in 2020. Here’s what she told us about how the story unfolded
The Baby Whisperer
Sue Gray describes how she became a doula and why she is passionate about helping mothers and newborns
‘No matter what we’ve been through I’ve never lost hope’
Colleen Haynes Sheehy married a man with a disability, against her family’s advice. Sadly he passed away, but she went on to marry another man with the same disease
God, me and ADHD
Margaret Reed Roberts was diagnosed in her late 40s. Here she describes the unsettling journey it has taken her on
Five things I have learned about… reading the Bible
Cathy Madavan gives us some helpful advice on how to approach God’s word
'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
A Prayer for The Queen’s Jubilee
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee means big celebrations for many of us this month –loved ones and neighbourhoods coming together, family gatherings and street parties, rejoicing and commemorating this special occasion of 70 years of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen.
Letter from the editor: I’m fine really
A message from Doll
Help yourself to embrace the ‘new’ gently
Prayer and reflection
The year God asked me to do things differently - inviting me into the desert
Perry-May Britton loves starting off each new year with a fresh list of resolutions to tick off, but here she describes what happened in 2025 – when God invited her into the desert
I’m fine…until I’m not
Based on an extract from her latest book, I’m Fine. Really?, life coach Darla Nelson looks at why we often hide our true emotions and how honesty sets us free
‘I had no doubts that what he’d done was wrong and awful’
Fiona Rugg’s father, John Smyth QC, was accused of decades-long physical, psychological and spiritual abuse of boys and young men in England and Zimbabwe but died in 2018 before any charges were brought. Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury, stepped down from his role in 2024 because of accusations from the Makin Report in relation to his knowledge of John Smyth’s abuse. Smyth’s children, PJ, Caroline and Fiona, appeared recently in a Channel 4 documentary See No Evil about their father. Fiona spoke with Jemimah Wright before the release of the documentary
On New Year’s resolutions
Rev Katherine Chow encourages us that it’s time ‘to tend to what is beneath the surface’
‘Revival is in my bloodline’
Jacintha Tagal Cheah is a pastor and leader at Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB) Church, Kuala Lumpur. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about how God reached the headhunting tribe her family originated from and how she is seeing him move today
Book Club: A Year to Slow Down: A Christian guide to embracing handmade & homegrown
Hosted by Claire Musters
What to expect when you’re expecting (your period)
As Christian women, we recognise our superior makeup from our creator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t struggle to figure out how it all works! With help from Dr Becky Howie, a Christian GP, this section is a space to have some health – and women’s health, specifically – demystified, so that we can better understand and appreciate the bodies we inhabit
A fresh approach to engaging with scripture
Rhiannon Goulding explains how she had to get creative with sharing God’s word with her children as they got older
Weeping for what?
Elaine Storkey looks at what Jesus said to the wailing women in Luke 23, and what his words might mean for us today
Jesus may have been born in March, April, May or August
Kate Orson says the Bible doesn’t teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but it does show us Jesus is more interested in our hearts
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - supernatural healing
Your stories of God’s intervention
Should we celebrate Christmas in January?
Veronica Zundel believes celebrating Jesus’ birth is vital, but says it doesn’t matter when that happens
Life Lessons: Living in hope of a reunion
Angie Jones shares the indescribable pain of losing two of her children, alongside the joy of seeing God bring something good out of the sorrow
Is anyone beyond redemption?
Hope Bonarcher takes a look at the rush of celebrities claiming faith and challenges us to consider who we would find it hard to believe had truly been transformed
Trusting God in the waiting
In her new column on spiritual growth, Jamie Phear considers how to embrace the work that God is doing in your life
‘We’re all about dating wisely’
Hattie Webb started Hoot Singles, which puts on Christian singles nights, in 2024 without any previous experience in the industry. She spoke with our editor, Tola Doll Fisher, about how it began and her ongoing vision for it
Bake Off winner Jasmine on praying in the tent
Jasmine Mitchell, the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about becoming a recognised TV star overnight and what she has learned through the process
Learning the rhythm of rest this Christmas
A message from Doll
Prayer and Reflection: Welcoming the love and peace of Christ
Prayer and Reflection
Life Lessons: 81-year-old Enid Cork on moving to the UK in the 60s, support from the local church and working with Mercy Ships
Enid Cork arrived in the UK from Jamaica aged 17 and hit the ground running. She hasn’t stopped, and here shares from her full life
Is church growth as important as Church growth?
Elise Wilkes considers whether it is best for your local church to stay below 200 people
Ex-Reiki master says: ‘I thought I was helping others and healing myself, but it was all so dark’
Once a master in reiki and psychic readings, Lucia Thompson today brings God’s light to the people of Bangor through Open Heavens Christian café
A prophetic word for the nation: ‘The UK is being given the chance to awaken’
Pioneer of the Unleashed network and author Anne Calver spoke with Premier Christian radio’s Lydia Bennett about the vital role of prophecy today
We can’t avoid politics – Jesus didn’t
Veronica Zundel urges us all not to leave the political sphere to those without faith
Book Club: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year By Beth Moran
Hosted by Claire Musters
In case this isn’t obvious: We need each other
In her last column, Dr Belle Tindall reasserts her belief that Christian feminism is ‘a communal endeavour’
Politician Carolyn Harris admits, 'I was so angry with God'
During her campaigns to better understand women’s health, Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour and Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East, Carolyn Harris, had a health crisis of her own – the physical and mental effects of weight gain. She shares her story of transformative weight loss using the weight-loss jab, Mounjaro
Know that you are not alone this Christmas
Dr Becky Howie reassures us that it is normal to feel the pang of loss during this season, and offers ways we can be kind to ourselves
‘Most of us aren’t tasked with running for government’
With the rise of Christian nationalism in mind, Kate Orson urges us to proceed with caution as we engage with politics
Notes on courage…with Rev Katherine Chow
As a year of turbulence and unrest draws to a close, Rev Katherine Chow encourages us this Christmas to say yes to God
Notes on parenting... celebrate with care this Christmas
Rhiannon Goulding shares her wisdom and experience on how to enjoy Christmas within a blended family
Three women from the Bible in waiting
Elaine Storkey looks at Luke 1 and 2, where Elizabeth, Mary and Anna all had to wait for God’s plans and purposes to be outworked
Real love is sacrificial
Hope Bonarcher looks at the Christmas story from God’s perspective, and urges us to show the same extravagant, drastic love to those who can’t – or won’t – reciprocate
God said to buy a ring for my future daughter-in-law
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
Equipping exploited women for a brighter future
The story behind LoveWell, a beauty brand whose products are created by women who have experienced trafficking or sexual exploitation
A new future for Armella
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Educating Esther: training women to write a future free from poverty
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‘The judge told me he knew I was innocent’
Hannah Overton was ripped away from her husband and four children and spent seven years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit
Championing one another
A message from Doll
Pursuing the truth of God’s love
True journalists uncover the truth and bring important matters to the public’s attention. Max Hastings, a formidable journalist and military historian, once speculated that: “Never in history have lies been such vital instruments of diplomacy and policy.”
Why do women continue to shoulder the burden?
Anna Rees Green looks at the ‘invisible load’ carried by so many women and asks why the Church hasn’t found a better way
Jesus asked me why I had rejected him
Faridah was born into a strict Muslim family, but as a teenager went her own way – until she had an encounter with Jesus that changed everything
Will you still love my children?
Rhiannon Goulding shares what happened when some of her children ‘came out’
‘Nobody wants to organise a funeral’
Through her events business, Ali Gillum creates spaces to help others mourn and celebrate in a personalised way
Grief can lead to growth
Rev Katherine Chow shares how she was changed forever when her dad died
Are all the ‘bad women’ of the Bible really bad?
Elaine Storkey unpacks the story of Queen Vashti, to show how our views of some of the women in the Bible have been influenced far more by legend than truth
Rethinking menopause in ministry
Some aspects of Church life can be tricky to navigate during midlife. Dr Becky Howie suggests how women can be better supported
My thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same-sex attracted
Dr Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose eleven-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality
Knowing God’s guiding hand throughout my life
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
I can’t get on board with environmentalism that becomes religious or dogmatic
Kate Orson understands our mandate to care for the earth, but says we need a more nuanced and pragmatic approach
‘Why would God trust us with a new earth if we have failed to look after the old one?’
Veronica Zundel explores the challenge to consider the environmental and economic impact of the way we live
‘In the wake of present darkness, let’s not lose our love’
Native New Yorker Hope Bonarcher, considers how Christians in the UK and the US have responded to the seeming rise of violence over the years, including the murder of Charlie Kirk
Are women being heard or weaponised?
Dr Belle Tindall is uneasy about a recent shift in conversations in political and social movement spheres
An electrician’s life-changing hospital ship experience: “It shaped my perspective”
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Engaging with the big issues of life
Message from Doll
Lessons from a foreigner
We all have a story to tell. I was raised by two beautiful Irish souls who instilled in me the profound teachings of God. My parents embodied a strong faith, especially clear during my mum’s illness and my dad’s dutiful care during this difficult time. I miss them both dearly ...
Ethiopia - the uncolonised beacon of African Christianity
Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh explains how Ethiopia escaped Western colonisation and the effect this had on the country’s faith and stability
Beauty from ashes
Like the biblical Naomi, Ethiopian-born Ruth Meakins lost both her husband and son. In an exclusive interview, Ruth shares her story with Tola-Doll Fisher, and continues to celebrate life with her two daughters
‘Fragrance, faith and the power of story’
The trauma Tonya Kidd-Beggs endured as a pre-teen blocked out all the joy and light of her childhood, but the evocative power of scent helped bring it back
The ‘happy high status’
Rev Katherine Chow shares her hesitant entry into public speaking, and the inspiration she draws from John the Baptist
Life Lessons: ‘Powerful in God’s hands’
Jane Flack shares how allowing God to teach and shape her gave her a passion to unite Christians
The Salvation Army: Disturbing the present for the sake of the future
As this well-respected, global organisation turns 160, our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, considers its impact, particularly for women
Swipe smart
Dr Becky Howie demonstrates how to navigate the health risks and rewards of social media
Living grace-filled lives and the power to forgive
Rhiannon Goulding shares moments in her own family’s history where there were moments both to offer and receive forgiveness
Non-profit = good; business = bad?
Successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist investor, Sarah Dusek, reveals that business is not the ‘dark side’ that needs redeeming, as she once thought, but the very vehicle for growing God’s kingdom she had been looking for
Book Club: The Marriage Monitoring Aunties' Association by Ola Awonubi
Hosted by Claire Musters: This month I’m reading… The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association
Adoption and fostering in the Bible
Elaine Storkey unpacks three biblical characters’ stories to show that God has a heart for those cut off from their birth families
Made for commitment
Kate Orson says the enemy is working hard to stop people from committing to one another, but God’s heart for life-long marriage is hard-wired into us
The essentials of marriage
Veronica Zundel asserts that much of our so-called Christian view and practice of marriage is more cultural than biblical
‘I’m ageing, and I can’t control it’
Hope Bonarcher admits she struggles with the impact of growing older
‘And now, here I am, a wife’
As Christian and feminist theologian Dr Belle Tindall becomes Mrs Belle Riley, she shares why the concept of marriage is complicated for her – and why she decided to embrace it anyway
‘God really does make babies!’
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
Made for community
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On the frontline of global healthcare: nurse Betty Koker
Mercy Ships brings free, life-changing surgeries to people across sub-Saharan Africa. We also train and mentor African healthcare professionals, empowering them to better serve their own communities.
Lisbeth’s rainbow moment: A legacy of faith and transformation
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Creativity connects us to God
Prayer and Reflection for September
Are you ready to let go and let God?
Rev Katherine Chow talks about uncertainty bias and how a transatlantic move helped her grow in ways she could never have foreseen
The truth about the Holy Spirit
Margaret Feinberg reveals how the Holy Spirit didn’t suddenly appear at Pentecost, we can see the Spirit’s presence at work throughout the Bible, and in our lives today
‘No thank you, I’m a child of God’
Twenty-one-year-old dancer and actress Laetitia Iacono spoke with our editor Tola-Doll Fisher about fame, faith and finding her voice
A time for everything
Almost two months ago Sammy, my cousin and also one of my best friends, died. I mentioned it in two of my weekly Substack essays, went to her funeral and then stopped talking about it.
From Granny’s knitting needles to global impact - the story of Gogo Olive
Gogo Olive is a business based in Zimbabwe that helps women become entrepreneurs and leaders who support their own communities
Life Lessons: Learn to speak and believe God’s word for your life
Lou Waterfield has experienced serious illness, infertility, heartbreak and loss, but says she knows that nothing has been wasted; assured that God’s promises are still alive today
‘I hit rock bottom as a teenager; today I help young people who are struggling’
Ex-Wildwood Kin drummer, 31-year-old Meg Loney, has been on a dramatic journey from drugs to faith to the heights of the music industry. Having lost her brother to suicide, today Meg is back in her hometown of Exeter and believes God has led her to the young people there
We are responsible for defending the cause of the oppressed
Violence against women was occurring in biblical times – and still is today. Elaine Storkey urges us to realise that God’s intervention comes through other human beings
Book Club: A Heavy Yoke - Theology, power and abuse in the Church By Selina Stone
Hosted by Claire Musters
Watch out for stress signals
Dr Becky Howie explains why modern life keeps you on edge and suggests strategies to help you reclaim peace
‘Will I lose them forever?’
Rhiannon Goulding reflects on the various transitions her family has gone through as their children have grown up, and how she has had to adapt
Abortions are not to be celebrated
Lily Allen’s inflammatory comments have outraged Christians and non-Christians alike. Especially when, Hope Bonarcher asserts, women have been created by God to birth life, encouragement and hope
‘It seems that this influx of young people is reviving the dying Church’
Kate Orson is absolutely sure that the ‘Gen Z revival’ is key to the future of the Church, but urges caution with the Church’s next steps
‘I am not putting too much weight on the so-called “quiet revival”’
Veronica Zundel explains why she has questions about the reported rise in young people attending churches
We need more sensitivity and emotion in leaders
Dr Belle Tindall unpacks why anti-feminists and feminists alike are still viewing typical ‘male’ attributes as necessary for leadership
Marriage restored and other testimonies
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
Building resilience in order to flourish
Bestselling author, international speaker and coach Valorie Burton is also the CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, which provides coaching and resilience training to leaders around the world. Everything she shares in her coaching and new book Rules of Resilience has been tried and tested in her own life
Could You Open Your Heart and Home to a Child in Need?
“Faith, for us, is about connection, sharing love, and showing up for others.” - Emma, Barnardo’s foster carer
Hearing Hearts
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The untold stories of motherhood
Every week Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst, a perinatal clinical psychologist, listens to women who are struggling after difficult births and/or finding it hard to bond with their babies. She believes it is time such women are given space outside the therapy room to be heard, supported – and no longer shamed
Riding the wave that comes from the storms of life
Tammy Moniz is known both for her faith in Jesus and her deep roots in the local surf community in Hawaii. She met her husband, former professional surfer Tony Moniz, at a surf shop in Honolulu, and they have been running surf schools in Waikiki beach together for many years. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about finding faith and how life has changed since becoming a grandmother
Celebrate good times – come on!
A message from Doll
‘You are my disciples if you love one another’*
I’ve been contemplating the importance of responsiveness. Jesus honours those who are responsive in Matthew 25:40, reminding us, “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”. Responding to the hungry, the sick and the stranger is, in essence, a ...
An encouragement to prioritise rest
Rev Katherine Chow looks at why we can find it hard to stop, and what we can learn from Jesus about getting the balance between doing and resting
Life Lessons: I didn’t ‘see’ the light, until I was blind
Geraldine Alford, 82 was blinded in her 30s in a car crash. She later found Christ, and the love of a man who was also blind
‘Unlearning and relearning my history’
Kirsten Rees is an American-born mother of three and founder of All Being Wellness, which helps women to explore their body’s unique health story. She is married to Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol from 2016-2024 and now a Labour peer in the House of Lords. She shares honestly about her journey away from American Republicanism to embracing a faith and life that is open to grappling and questioning
‘It doesn’t feel like a job’
Jessie Watson grew up surrounded by nature and wanted to do something creative. After her own wedding, becoming a florist was the dream that soon turned into reality
Book Club: Be Still: 30 devotions for those who feel anything but
Hosted by Claire Musters
It’s time to get moving
Dr Becky Howie explains why physical activity is so vital for your overall wellbeing – regardless of age
Room for one more?
Rhiannon Goulding shares her family’s story of expanding via fostering and adoption
Book Club: Beloved is Where We Begin by Rachael Newham
Hosted by Claire Musters
Recognising the season
Kate Orson says it is important for us to engage with Revelation, and be aware of the times we are living in
Let’s put aside idle speculation
Veronica Zundel says that trying to work out when the end times will happen is a fruitless task
What will boys be?
Dr Belle Tindall recognises that our society is desperate to work out why there has been such a rise in male violence and toxic masculinity – and says the Bible has the answers
Is the Holy Spirit the female part of God?
Elaine Storkey looks at some of the ways women have tried to emphasise God’s female attributes, but asserts he cannot be described by our understanding of gender
‘There is a difference between feminism and justice’
As women we have probably all faced discrimination by men, says Hope Bonarcher, but feminism has got it wrong – the answer doesn’t lie in ditching our serving hearts
'God healed my broken shoulder' and 4 other miracle stories!
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
How the 2buy2 Energy Basket Helps Churches Steward Resources Wisely
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How a little girl’s tummy ache moved her mum to fight for healing
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We need to advocate for each other
A few years ago, I faced a challenging situation at one of my sons’ schools. After some reflection, I decided to write a letter, as it allowed me to clarify my thoughts and include everything that concerned me. The headmistress at the time was very supportive and said that I ...
Are you thinking of writing a book but aren’t sure where to start?
Author Ruth Leigh shares how the small press Resolute Books came into being, and what it is like to be a part of its growth and development
Life Lessons: Come for the skincare, stay for the heartcare
Jean Guthrie, 86, on building an eponymous cosmetic brand, and how the Holy Spirit is using it to change lives
‘Solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time’
Delphine Chui, founder of CareDogs, shares how her love for canines and personal journey back to faith gave her a passion to provide community for the lonely
‘God is in the business of taking the hard and bringing good’
Rebecca St James is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, speaker, podcaster and actress. Her latest book, Lasting Ever: Faith, music, family, and being found by true love, written with her husband Cubbie Fink, was released earlier this year. She discussed being in the spotlight from an early age, purity culture, collaborating with her brothers and juggling marriage and parenthood with Esther Higham from Premier Christian Radio
For writers and readers
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The persistent widow: ‘not manipulation, but trust’
Elaine Storkey believes too many preachers have interpreted this parable wrongly, and reveals what it teaches us today
Green spaces can boost your mental and physical health
Dr Becky Howie reveals why it’s so important for us to be connected to nature
What was meant to be the best holiday ever
Rhiannon Goulding shares how her meticulous planning did not ensure she enjoyed her bucket list trip…
Hardwired for connection
Marrying for the first time at the age of 43, Rev Katherine Chow recognises the deep inner need we all have to be seen as worthy of love
Can egalitarians and complementarians really get along?
Abigail Flavell wonders whether the conflict that surrounds the ‘gender roles’ debate could be an invitation from God to greater love, unity and reconciliation
Unpopular…but true
Our culture prefers popular opinion to truth, says Hope Bonarcher, as she asserts it is kinder to be honest than provide misguided flattery
Womenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits
‘For the first time in my life, I’m being regularly prompted to think seriously about the prospect of me as a mother’
Dr Belle Tindall unpacks our society’s confused response to motherhood
‘We are not meant to “pick” our gender’
Kate Orson unpacks the cultural narratives around trans ideology and asserts that knowing our identity in Christ helps us to truly be ourselves
‘It is really not so simple to define who or what is a woman’
Veronica Zundel explains why she believes society struggles to explain what a woman is – but urges us to treat each individual with respect
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Your stories of God’s intervention
The power of the name of Jesus
I was at a friend’s party last weekend and got chatting to a girl there who was studying at a local university. I’m in my 30s but for some reason get maternal around people in their late teens and felt protective over this girl, who seemed a bit lost.
House church - a journey back to our roots
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From just about surviving to positively thriving
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Letting go of judgement
Prayer and reflection
We are better together
A message from Doll
Rockstar wife - the privileges and struggles of living in the spotlight
Esther Higham speaks with Anna Smith, author and speaker, wife of singer Martin Smith, mother of six and grandmother of two
‘I work with crystals – but it’s not what you think’
Professor Delia Haynes researches the properties of many of the crystals used in pharmaceutical drugs. Here she speaks about her work, and how she marries her faith with being a scientist
‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Marcia Dixon MBE has won many awards, been appointed a faith advisor to the government and appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Despite all these accolades, as she turned 60, it was to faith matters that her mind turned first
Life Lessons: Born in Kensington Palace
Anne Grainger, 92, royal by blood and birth, experienced divorce in her forties and this led to an encounter with Jesus, a voyage on a Mercy Ship and a new calling
Being blind in business
Liz Jackson MBE, co-owner of Initium Corporate Finance, kickstarted her thriving career in business by launching her own marketing company at the age of 25, the same year she went blind
Christ in strip clubs
Alex Noel discovers the connections chaplains are making as they see God move in unexpected places
‘The kind of power dressing I’m interested in’
Rev Katherine Chow juxtaposes the power dynamics she was used to when working for a law firm to those found in the New Testament
Bringing up strong, confident girls
Rhiannon Goulding challenges the assumptions made about girls and boys, and describes how she has encouraged strength of character in her daughters
Mary's powerful prophetic song
Elaine Storkey unpacks one of the most powerful and often-repeated passages in the Bible, which came from the lips of a young woman
To fast or not to fast
With the growing popularity of fasting, Dr Becky Howie explains the most popular approaches and weighs up the benefits and risks
Book Club: The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House
Hosted by Claire Musters
Why are women so fascinated by witches?
Dr Belle Tindall shares three theories on why she thinks witches and witchcraft are enjoying a surge in popularity
‘Different kinds of truth’
Veronica Zundel unpacks how we read the Bible, and asserts that, since the coming of Jesus, everything needs to be read through a different lens
‘Humour is a necessary part of the human condition’
Hope Bonarcher highlights the huge positive impact laughter can have in any situation
‘How we interpret the Bible matters’
Kate Orson recognises the different literary techniques used within the Bible, but emphasises it is all true
How God looked after me when my bag was stolen at the beach
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
Chosen - Connect with God’s heart for children
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People-pleasing can lead to stress but setting healthy boundaries is a godly pursuit
Prayer and reflection for May
Power and obedience - Fola Komolafe MBE talks about following God’s grace through her career as a female business leader.
Social entrepreneur and business leader Fola Komolafe MBE, is the first female and first black CEO of World Vision, the largest child-focused charity in the world
‘Misogyny has a fresh face every generation’
Jo Saxton is founder of the Ezer Collective, an initiative dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world. She speaks with our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher about why she is so passionate about ensuring everyone – female or male - can reach their potential
If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone…
A message from Doll
What exactly is bitcoin and why should we care?
Cryptocurrency and AI expert Shawnna Hoffmann believes bitcoin and blockchain are here to stay and suggests we learn to use the technology to safeguard our future
A new movement in dyslexia-friendly literature
Sarah Grace is a psychotherapist, publisher, author and creator of Sarah Grace Publishing, which pioneers accessible reading through being the first dyslexia-friendly Christian publisher in the UK
Life Lessons: ‘I have been arrested about 28 times!’
Rev Sue Parfitt became a nun straight from university, then trained first as a social worker then a priest. Now aged 83 and a protestor with Christian Climate Action, Sue says Christians should be leading the way in addressing the impending climate catastrophe
How to see yourself as God sees you
For image, style and confidence coach Diane Miller, her work is simply an expression of her faith
Time to stop mourning the person you used to be
Dr Becky Howie recognises that there is a natural tendency to compare ourselves to what we were like when younger. Here she provides some strategies from positive psychology, which reflect biblical wisdom, to help combat comparison culture and maintain a healthy mindset
Come as you are, but could you just…?
Rhiannon Goulding shares a personal parenting anecdote that reminded her that her children are unique and aren’t meant to fit a mould. This is true for those in our churches too
Ladies, it’s time to lead
Rev Katherine Chow highlights the shift in focus within the Western mindset about leadership, but points out the new direction is moving towards the ancient, biblical way
How is your Church responding to the loneliness epidemic?
Danielle Finch shares sobering statistics with a challenge to recognise that God calls all of us to look out for and care for our fellow human beings
Learning from wise souls
Dr Belle Tindall shares four of the books that have shaped herthinking and helped her understanding of Christian feminism as a ‘collective endeavour’
God removed the lump in my breast
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
In many ways, DEI replaces the redemptive power of the gospel
Kate Orson unpacks the various ways society has tried to be inclusive, and encourages us to look to Jesus first and foremost
Why would we want cookie-cutter Christians?
Veronica Zundel believes that an inclusive Church should welcome everyone without expecting them to change who they are
Hidden figures: Women in the early Church
While many assume church leadership has always been male, Elaine Storkey reveals there have been many women actively working in positions throughout the Church right from the start
‘What the world views as liberal sexuality, God calls bondage’
Hope Bonarcher highlights how our culture seems to delight in women baring all, and urges us to remember how Jesus brings us freedom by covering us with his righteousness
The truth has to come out: ‘I had to confront what Mike was doing’
Elizabeth Zion Herder served in leadership and advisory roles at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) for 15 years, from 2002 to 2017. She remained part of the church community until 2022, when she and her family separated from IHOPKC due to significant, biblically irreconcilable issues, including unaddressed error, sin and abuse. Elizabeth spoke with deputy editor Jemimah Wright about exposing the abuse of IHOPKC founder, Mike Bickle
Preparing for Easter
I vividly recall the excitement of Shrove Tuesday as a child; the scent of freshly cut lemons contrasting with the warm sweetness of pancakes sizzling in the pan. It was a heartening prelude to the 40 days of Lent that followed. As I’ve grown, I’ve come to appreciate Lent more ...
‘Denominations…seem to be an inevitable aspect of our fallen nature’
Kate Orson reminds us that we are meant to be unified, so need to learn to disagree well
‘Just as different clothes shops cater to different women, so perhaps different churches cater to different Christians’
While Veronica Zundel reminds us Jesus taught we will be judged by how well we lived the Christian life, rather than our church style, she believes that there is room for all the different types of church in existence today
Wild worship
As worship leader Anna Hamilton prepares to lead at Spring Harvest, she spoke with Alex Noel about the journey she has been on with Jesus over recent months and why she’s so passionate about spontaneous worship
The top ten podcast episodes you’re all talking about
We launched the ‘Woman Alive’ podcast in July 2023 and many of you are already regular listeners. After almost two years, here are the ones that have gained the most attention…
Travelling with Compassion
Former Woman Alive columnist, Cathy Madavan, recently visited Uganda with Compassion, along with her daughter Izzy, to see the four children they sponsor
Are Christian women biblically illiterate?
Ann-Louise Graham considers how well we know the Bible and ponders whether the Church and its women’s ministries are to blame
Stop assigning gender to different styles of worship
Dr Belle Tindall asks why the ‘feminine’ way of knowing Jesus is considered the ‘worse’ way – and asserts that there shouldn’t even be a ‘feminine’ way in the first place!
While body positivity is important, clinical obesity is a disease – is weight-loss medication a healthy solution?
Dr Becky Howie unpacks the positives and negatives surrounding weight-loss injections, and considers the impact on self-image and self-worth
Life Lessons: Overcoming racism through faith, in apartheid South Africa
White South African, Angela Kemm, 73, grew up in Cape Town during apartheid. When she came to faith in Jesus, God asked her to serve Black people in the townships, which was illegal at that time
Parenting - is it time for something new?
Rhiannon Goulding reminds us that parenting isn’t a one-size-fits all, and encourages us to try something new on if we recognise we are in a different season
My letter to the next generation - who is it you are looking for?
Speaking into our world of overwhelm and anxiety, Rev Katherine Chow reveals the interaction Jesus had with Mary Magdalene – reminding us that he isn’t put off by your emotional vulnerability, but wants you to share your concerns with him
A hidden heroine in a bloodthirsty history
Study passage: 2 Kings 11, 2 Chronicles 22
Are modern women prepared for radical vulnerability before the Lord?
Hope Bonarcher says we have all been created as vulnerable beings, and challenges us to stop listening to culture’s message that we need to be strong
I prayed for many years for my husband to know Jesus
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
Discovering ‘clean beauty’
Makeup artist and clean beauty specialist, Amy Dyas told Jane Knoop about her insight into sustainably sourced, natural beauty products and reflects on the interconnectedness of her faith and her passion for makeup
A league of extraordinary women
Here at Woman Alive, we celebrate every woman in every issue (this includes you!) and as part of our International Women’s Day issue, we’ve chosen eight ‘ordinary’ women to recognise for their inspirational workplace ministries
Time to celebrate you
A message from Doll
The beauty of female friends
Prayer and Reflection
The beauty myth unveiled
Rev Katherine Chow reveals how shallow the narrative we are sold daily truly is, and suggests we embrace God’s better way instead – as Leah did
Honouring diversity through fashion
Candy Ellie Graham, Founder of Cultural Fashion Week, highlights inspirational Christian women who reflect the beauty of diversity within the Church with their thoughts on how culture enriches our collective faith journey.
A powerful testimony of what happens when women support women
Through her charity City Women, Letitia Shelton has helped tackle the issue of porn in her local area and believes Christian women are God’s instruments to transform cities
Life Lessons: Learning from God – it’s not what you think
Lynn Swart was born into a privileged family in South Africa and then had an accident that left her paralysed, but that did not stop the plans God had for her
Are women cursed?
While some believe women’s suffering in reproductive health is down to the Fall, Michelle Tant asserts that it is far more to do with how society dismisses and normalises our health issues
How not to be perfect
Rhiannon Goulding says it’s time we stop pretending and allow our families the grace to be real
Shedding a light on unhealthy relationships, lies, manipulation, rape and grooming
Hope Bonarcher isn’t feeling there is much to celebrate for women within our culture – but reminds us what good news the gospel is for all of us
Is the sexual revolution truly benefitting women?
Dr Belle Tindall explains sexual disenchantment, highlighting two extreme examples
A year without alcohol
Dr Becky Howie explains why she challenged herself to spend 2024 teetotal, and highlights the health benefits of limiting your consumption
The Church does not need a female archbishop
Kate Orson recognises that the Church of England needs to change, but argues that the future isn’t female or male. She urges us to look to Jesus for our guidance rather than worldly authority
‘I would welcome a female archbishop’
Veronica Zundel believes that, as the majority of Christians are women, it makes sense for there to be more opportunities for women in the Church
Book Club: Unmaking Mary - Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood by Chine McDonald
Hosted by Claire Musters
The quest for happiness
Elaine Storkey unpacks what the word ‘blessed’ means through Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes and reminds us of the positive impact we can all have on the world around us when we live by his values
The word of God healed my aunt of dementia
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
How a youth group can change the world
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Margery’s life and plans for her lasting legacy
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Keep your body in balance so you don’t dread the winter months
As this time of year can be particularly challenging, Dr Becky Howie has some tips on how to regulate your circadian rhythm and boost your overall wellbeing
‘In the run up to our wedding, we were in a holy war’
Sharing her own personal story with disarming honesty, Hope Bonarcher is urgently praying for Christian marriages
Does the Church view marriage as the pinnacle of success for women?
Dr Belle Tindall says it’s time for the Church to stop alienating women who are not in families
Drug addiction nearly cost me my life
On the floor of a prison cell, following decades of drug use, Callie Groom encountered the Holy Spirit. Transformed from the inside out, she is now the founder of Rainbow Promise, a haven for women and girls who have experienced addiction, exploitation and homelessness
I was hurt in the very place that was meant to be a sanctuary
Today, Emilia Fuller is a PR consultant, life coach and pastoral counsellor. But five years ago, she was wounded and lost after suffering a prolonged period of spiritual abuse
Life Lessons with Marilyn Baker: ‘I never thought God could use my voice’
Blind singer songwriter Marilyn Baker shares how God led her to minister to others
Christian marriage is important for the Church
Kate Orson highlights how marriage is part of God’s original design, but believes we’ve become far too obsessed by it
Let’s stop viewing marriage through rose-tinted glasses
Veronica Zundel believes that Christian marriage has become an idol for today’s Church
This is what Jesus said about marriage and divorce
Elaine Storkey unpacks Matthew 19, and reminds us that our relationships should be faithful, safe and loving
Love lessons from mystic powerhouse, Julian of Norwich
Dr Belle Tindall looks at the groundbreaking life of the first female English-language author
February Book Club: Metamorph - Transforming your life and leadership By Kate Coleman
Hosted by Claire Musters
On being a good role model for your (sometimes challenging) teenagers
The teenage years can be difficult for everyone. Rhiannon Goulding says it is how you behave that will impact and teach your children the most
How to rewire your brain through gratitude
Zoë Bishop tells Alex Noel why she started the movement, ‘Blessed Before You’re Dressed’
‘Me, a 24-year-old woman, leading a church? It felt absurd!’
Sasha Gerry was hesitant to accept when she was asked to lead a church in Brixton. Here, she tells our editor Tola-Doll Fisher about her journey away from shame and into leadership and why she believes honest discipleship and mentoring can help us step into freedom in Christ
What is your love story?
A message from Doll
You are known and loved by God
Prayer and reflection
Face to face with Chosen
Premier Praise’s Craig Wakeling is about to become the eyes and ears of Premier listeners, embarking on an amazing journey to Pajule, Uganda. This is the place where Premier readers and listeners are empowering children through Chosen Child Sponsorship – as well as those wonderful school desks you all helped fund.
I was saved from death in one of the most dangerous countries in the world
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention…
How to have clear vision - seeking God’s plan for your life in 2025
‘Would this be a year for us to look back and see how God has been at work, a year of letting go of things that stop us seeing God and others clearly and a year of hearing how God wants to frame the coming year?’ asks speaker and leadership consultant, Hellie Glynn.
Your fresh start is found in surrendering
A prayer and reflection for January
You are part of a growing sisterhood...
A message from the editor, Tola-Doll Fisher
Christine Caine: ‘I should have been a statistic’
The Australian evangelist opened up to Fiona Stewart about the childhood abuse she endured, the shock of finding out she was adopted and the passion God has stirred in her to fight human trafficking
Lydia Dicas leads worship at church but has also suffered through years of debilitating chronic pain
Worship leader Lydia Dicas has lived with physical pain for as long as she can remember. She says that in the midst of suffering, intimacy with God is everything
If you're one of the increasing number of women travelling solo this year, make sure you don't feel lonely on the journey
With the significant rise in the number of women travelling alone, we’ve collated some of the best options for your solo holidays this year
Are Christian women ashamed of their own sexuality?
Sex therapist Emma Waring delves into the cultural double standards that have existed for millennia, and which perpetuate the shame and guilt that women can feel around pleasure and intimacy
Look after the skin God gave you (here’s a 20% discount to give you a head start!)
When Emiko Ray couldn’t find good-quality products to suit her sensitive skin as well as her budget, she decided to create her own
Diets are overrated - here is what the Bible says about food and nutrition...
In our new women’s health column, Dr Becky Howie shines a spotlight on diet culture, and emphasises the importance, instead, of food choice and nutrition based on the wisdom found in both science and scripture
Human righteousness is cheap, in 2025 Christians need their spiritual armour more than ever
Hope Bonarcher urges us all to eagerly seek after God’s righteousness and to contend for it amidst a culture that shifts like the sand
Life Lessons: I became a bestselling Christian author in my 40s - it’s never too late to follow your God-given dreams!
Born into ‘dust and depression’, Janette Oke had a slow start to becoming a published author and says, ‘I get my inspiration from life itself’
January Book Club: The autobiography of Britain’s first black woman bishop
Hosted by Claire Musters
What do you really believe about parenting?
In her first column, Rhiannon Goulding says it is time to consider what we want to pass on to our children without simply following what everyone else is doing
Christian feminism is a gospel issue
Dr Belle Tindall looks back at the issues she’s raised with us over the past year
‘I found freedom in submission’
Growing up feminist, Kate Orson was initially disgusted by Ephesians 5. But she says she has learned to trust that God’s way is best
‘Marriage is not about a hierarchy or a chain of command’
Veronica Zundel responds in her usual direct manner to the statement: “Women should submit to their husbands”
How to handle complaints with justice
Elaine Storkey unpacks Acts 6, revealing the principles that enabled the early Church to move forward after a dispute and which she urges us all to live by today
Saved from injury in a car crash
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention…
Why Biblios?
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A message from the editor, Tola-Doll Fisher
Speak up for religious freedom
A prayer and reflection for December
Speciality coffee is not just a fad, being a values-led, social business means 'trying to be like Jesus'
Founder of CLO Coffee, Linda Castle, recounts the struggles to keep her socially conscious organisation alive amidst competition from larger chains
Sentenced to death for her faith
Iranian born Marziyeh Amirizadeh was imprisoned in Tehran after encountering God in a dream and courageously telling others about the love of Jesus. But holding onto Matthew 10:19, Marziyeh speaks of a faith beyond fear
A man stepping down for a woman is a clear representation of Jesus
Katherine Chow, former lawyer and now Holy Trinity Brompton’s (HTB) first female and racially diverse associate vicar, spoke with our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher about her unexpected journey into church leadership and why she is passionate about intergenerational mentoring
Why can't men tell the difference between friendly and flirting?
Dr Belle Tindall shares a personal anecdote that uncovered an uncomfortable truth: men are ‘reading’ women totally wrong
Life Lessons: Gwyneth Paltrow’s former nursery nurse, Rachel Waddilove, left Bibles for the children in her care
As a nanny to the stars, Rachel Waddilove supported many celebrity and royal families with a keen sense of her own faith, but she also knew the pain of a difficult marriage and divorce at home
If you've got questions about gender and sexuality, don't be afraid to ask God
Ashleigh Hull shares her experience of falling in love with someone of the same sex and how that led to her work with Living Out, an organisation helping people, churches and society talk about faith and sexuality
Toxic masculinity is everywhere but a soft rebranding is not the answer
Hope Bonarcher lifts the lid on toxic masculinity, but also culture’s antidote – a gentler manhood that she is concerned is based on the ‘supremacy’ of womanhood
Witchcraft is masquerading as female empowerment
Hope Bonarcher looks at the rising trend of occult practices in our culture, fuelled by female celebrities promoting being a witch as the ultimate freedom
December Book Club - What does it mean to be human?
Hosted by Claire Musters
The Bible values the wisdom of older generations so let's raise confident women together
In her final column, Cathy Madavan reminds us that we all have our part to play in encouraging the next generation
If you're searching for permission to love yourself in mid-life, this is it
Jo Ibbott says the greatest gift you can give this Christmas is some self-care
God does not force anyone to believe in him
Elaine Storkey unpacks scripture to show that God gives each of us the freedom of choice, with an exhortation to stand with those who are persecuted for putting their faith in him.
Do we have freedom of religion within our own churches?
Veronica Zundel shines a light on the impact of disagreements around beliefs and practices in the Church.
God intervened when cheap beef caused me to have periods at four years old
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention…
Living the Call to Community: Walking Together in Faith and Fellowship
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How Mary helped her family find their feet
When Mary’s husband died and violent conflict stole everything from her, Tearfund’s training helped her stand up again
Thoughts on the fairness of life
A prayer and reflection for November
Could this be your new winter routine?
A message from our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher
Lex Renick on faith, identity, and transformation: 'God removed my dysphoria and renewed my life'
Lex Renick spoke with our deputy editor Jemimah Wright about how a turbulent childhood led to navigating gender dysphoria as an adult, but complete surrender to God transformed everything…
Girl power reimagined
Dr Belle Tindall explains why she is so enthusiastic about the female-led, environmentally friendly brand, Zena
This month I’m reading…A Crown that Lasts: You are not your label By Demi-Leigh Tebow
Book Club Hosted by Claire Musters
Life Lessons with Nancy Goudie: ‘Trust is a major key in our walk with God’
Well-known speaker and author Nancy Goudie is the founder of NGM (New Generation Ministries) and runs life-changing spiritual health weekends. She explains how it all started and shares the more personal struggles and miracles along the way
Set free to set others free
Esther Beckley’s career was cut short when she suffered horrific racist abuse, bullying and a murder attempt in the workplace. Trapped in chronic anxiety, depression and demonic torment, Jesus rescued her from despair and death
Are you caring for your neighbour?
Kezia Neusch is the creator of The Whole Home, an online space where she explores attainable low-impact living. Should all Christians be doing this?
Why can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
On being different to the world
Hope Bonarcher shares honestly about the sting of rejection, and learning more about herself
Please, don’t stay silent
Jo Ibbott lifts the lid on the historical cultural attitude to women in midlife, including perimenopause and menopause
Is ethical parenting possible?
Cathy Madavan reminds us that our children are learning what godly living looks like by watching us
On the pressure to do the ‘right’ thing
Veronica Zundel urges us to look at how we live not to appease campaigners, or make ourselves feel more holy, but because to do so is loving others as Jesus did
Being fair is part of our calling as Christians
Elaine Storkey urges us to embrace the biblical principle of economic justice
The gift we didn’t know we needed
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Joining our stories with God’s
Lizzy Standbrook is a storyteller and creative strategist with a heart to help charities get their message across more effectively
A place of spiritual heritage
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Why I created - Faith In me Therapy
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EMBODIED - Think Better - Feel Better - Relate Better
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Leading Like Rahab: A Guide to Modern Leadership Skills
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Spirit and Truth School of worship community
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Too old to pioneer?
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We need more people fostering and adopting
Prayer and reflection
‘I hated being called Joy but now I love it’
Nigerian-born comedian Joy Carter was abandoned at birth, lost her twin and then raised by a white British couple. She spoke with Alex Noel about infant trauma and learning to navigate the sexist and racist world of comedy
Adoption, marriage breakdown and the Slave Bible
A message from Doll
Encountering thin places
Dr Belle Tindall on her experiences of interviewing those involved in setting homeless children in families
Life Lessons: Lord, send me!
For years, Ruth Cox felt called to serve overseas but it was a number of years before she was able to, and there was much heartache as well as joy along the way
Without bravery ‘Christianity will perish’
Hope Bonarcher considers what might be behind Elon Musk’s recent statement on faith and urges us to speak up for truth
‘Do not suffer alone’
Evangelical Alliance editor and former BBC broadcast journalist Nicola Morrison opened up to Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson about her professional and personal journeys, including her struggle with self-harming
Fostering is a calling for the whole Church
From 2018 to 2021 Jo and Steve Squires, along with their three children, fostered multiple babies in quick succession. Jo shares the unexpected realities of responding to God’s call upon their family, and the need for the entire body of Christ to play a part in supporting and raising children in care
Book Club: Being a Sanctuary By Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez
Hosted by Claire Musters
Shining a light on HRT
October is Menopause Awareness Month and with this year’s focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), mid-life specialist Jo Ibbott says it’s time to clear up the confusion surrounding this often-misunderstood treatment
Embracing hospitality
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about teaching her daughters that their home is a safe space for everyone who enters it
How God uses adoption to forward his plan
Elaine Storkey looks at the stories of Moses and Esther, explaining how they both were instrumental in Israel’s deliverance from its enemies, as well as revealing God’s heart to care for orphans throughout scripture
‘Blood ties are not always the most important’
Veronica Zundel shares the personal impact of her mother’s fostering and adoption story
Pineapple-sized tumour disappeared!
Your stories of God’s intervention
How the Bible was deliberately censored to control African slaves
Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh unpacks the origins and teachings of the little-known 19th-century Slave Bible
Pursuing the career of my dreams
A message for September from Woman Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher
Education is a lifelong journey
A prayer and meditation for September
Women and men do need each other
Dr Belle Tindall unpacks why she believes feminism is wrong when it underplays our need for community
‘Women have always been a key part of God’s plan’
Our editor Tola-Doll Fisher caught up with Sheila Akomiah-Conteh to discuss theological education, women’s roles in the Church and the growth of African Christianity in Britain
Life Lessons: Revelations of Jesus to a Jew
Judit Catan grew up in a kibbutz, but since Jesus appeared to her, she has been on a lifetime of learning to walk in step with the Spirit
‘A biblical worldview underpins every subject I teach our children’
Holly Wright explains why she feels she is partnering with God as she educates her four children outside of mainstream schooling
Making God an intrinsic part of every lesson
Lorraine Trevett spoke to Alex Noel about how her late husband started The King’s School, and the faithfulness of all those involved despite the many challenges
Why do women perform better at school, but men are ahead in the workplace?
CEO of the Association of Christian Teachers, Lizzie Harewood, explains why she believes this is happening and what the Church should be doing in response
A good teacher sees the role as a vocation, not just a job
Louisa Mulvaney shares how she discovered her calling as an art teacher and why she is committed to getting the best out of her students
Embracing change
Hope Bonarcher unpacks what it means to be transformed by God’s Spirit, explains why this is so different to society’s view of change, and shares radical testimonies of how individuals have been impacted by God’s life-changing grace
‘When the riots came to Sunderland’
Rev Canon Clare MacLaren, Canon Provost of Sunderland Minster, writes about her reaction to the riots in August
'Lead like the real you' this month's Book Club is on Amy Orr Ewings new book
Hosted by Claire Musters
Menopause - a whole-body experience
Mid-life specialist Jo Ibbott explains how the brain is affected during menopause
Nurturing independence
Cathy Madavan tackles this parenting paradox with helpful advice she’s learned through raising her two grown-up daughters
Educating all of the Ritas - what does the Bible say about educating women?
Elaine Storkey takes a close look at what the Bible has to say about educating women, and delves deep into the often quoted 1 Timothy 2
Church life should be about learning
Veronica Zundel believes the Montessori method provides a good example of education for adults as well as children
God answered my husband’s specific prayer requests
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
‘I want people to forget me, but see Jesus'
Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech was the worship pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007, producing more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and writing more than 80 published worship songs, as well as six books. She speaks with Jemimah Wright about her achievements and meeting God while battling cancer
Doll's message for the August issue
A message from Doll
The spirit of sports
Prayer and reflection
Going for gold – with God
To celebrate this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympics, we have gathered profiles of female Christian athletes – some retired and others still competing
Life Lessons: ‘I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if I was married and had children’
Lieutenant Colonel Jan Ransom started her working life in the army and went on to lead ministry teams in post-conflict areas to help those affected by extreme trauma
The impact of women in sport
While Dr Belle Tindall says she is not sporty at all, she is fascinated by and super grateful for, those women who push their bodies to achieve massive results
‘God’s love for me was my anchor and stability in the unpredictable world of sport’
Rower Debbie Flood won silver medals in the quadruple sculls at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. She spoke to our deputy editor Jemimah Wright about the highs and lows of competitive sport
‘When you’re on the receiving end of a miracle, it’s very odd’
Singer and musician Sheyi Martins-Allen spoke with Alex Noel about her struggle to conceive, and how God worked to not only ensure the safe delivery of her son Noah, but deliver her from a deeply held fear
Looking after your emotional health as a mother
Joy A Mead invites you to go on a journey to discover more about how past traumas may have affected you, so that you can be the healthiest version of yourself
There are domestic abusers in our churches
Ann-Louise Graham unpacks the uncomfortable, disturbing and often hidden subject of domestic abuse among Christians and explains the misapplication of scripture by perpetrators
Influencer, Anna Mathur says, ‘You can’t do it all’
Psychotherapist Anna Mathur is also a highly sought-after author, podcaster and speaker. Here, she reveals some of the practical ways she manages her time in order to give of her best to both family and work
Nurturing faith within your family
Cathy Madavan reminds us that parents have a crucial role in encouraging faith and provides tips on how we can do this in our everyday, busy lives
Women naturally understand about menopause, and men don’t need to…right?
Mid-life specialist Jo Ibbott debunks the two main assumptions she comes across regularly
Book Club interview with author of ‘Tis Mercy All: The power of mercy in a polarised world
Hosted by Claire Musters
Suffering is inevitable; our response to it isn’t
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the growing interest in assisted suicide and our culture’s changing views on pain and hardship
Running the race
Elaine Storkey looks at the Olympic imagery found in the New Testament letters, and encourages us to keep persevering in our own races
Healed of anorexia aged 75
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
‘Why must all sports be fiercely competitive?’
Veronica Zundel shares her own experiences and perspective on the sporting world
Unseen and Unloved: How Church Army brings hope to women in the sex industry
How Church Army brings hope to women in the sex industry.
Women in the Bible – stories that matter all year round
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‘The British Church would fold if it were not for women’
Former deputy CEO John Buckeridge reflects on the legacy CEO Peter Kerridge leaves behind him, and how the acquisition of Woman Alive was part of his wider vision to equip and encourage Christian women
The joy of reading
Prayer and reflection
Memories of my ‘gentle yet firm’ boss
A message from Doll
Kathy Keller on life after the death of her late husband Timothy Keller
Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson spoke with Kathy Keller about life after the death of her late husband Timothy Keller; pastor and New York Times bestselling author, as well as how her spiritual life has changed as a result
Wendy Grisham's books that kick up the dirt
Wendy Grisham, deputy CEO of SPCK Publishing (and sister to author John Grisham), gives us insight into her progressive, radically inclusive faith, which fuels her passion for non-fiction books that bridge gaps and widen our conversations to reflect the expansiveness of God
Cooking in season
Chef Georgina Fuggle shares her passion for cooking – as well as some great summer recipes to try out this season
‘Reading is a kind of magic’
Jane Walters is the chair of the Association of Christian Writers (ACW). Here she talks about her own journey of becoming a writer and why she feels Christian literature is so important
Sexism in the city
Lizzie Hutchison lifts the lid on what so many of us are dealing with in the workplace as well as the Church
The gala and the garden
Hope Bonarcher reflects on what the outfits at the Met Gala reveal about our culture
Why South Korean women are striving for a male-less existence. And why I sort of get it.
Dr Belle Tindall highlights the struggles women are facing in South Korea, and the feminist movements that are rising up
It’s not you, it’s perimenopause
As midlife specialist Jo Ibbott takes over the menopause column, she unpacks the confusion around this significant life event
Your history is not your legacy (AKA You are not your mother)
Cathy Madavan encourages us to remember that we won’t simply repeat what our mothers did – but nor should we expect our daughters to be just like us
Book Club: Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The pain of marginalization and the path to belonging
Hosted by Claire Musters
God has respect for children (and so should we)
Elaine Storkey reveals how the Old and New Testaments depicted children and why we need the same care and consideration for them today
‘Nothing beats a real book’
Veronica Zundel waxes lyrical about the touch and smell of books, and reminds us of the treasure to be found in the ultimate library of books
I was an atheist and ended up conversing with God
Signs and Wonders: Your stories of God’s intervention
The Hidden Horrors of Women’s Homelessness
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Where do you call ‘home’?
A message from Doll
Creating ‘home’ wherever we go
Prayer and Reflection
Faith and fashion
Woman Alive editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke with stylist Lily Lam about how she got started in the industry
Home is where you are
Interior designer Sophia Wigram spoke with Becky Hunter-Kelm about her passion for creating beautiful spaces in which people can thrive
A traditional English housewife
Alena Kate Pettitt shares with Tola-Doll Fisher why she embraces the role of the ‘50s Trad Wife inspired by Proverbs 31, and challenges modern views on femininity and home life
I’m calling time on the myth of the ‘domestic goddess’
Dr Belle Tindall reveals the true origins of the lie that all women were hard-wired by God to be domestic and challenges society’s expectations
Science catching up with the Bible
From the vagus nerve, to alpha brainwaves and confirmation bias, pastor and psychotherapist Jo Hargreaves explains the intersection of science with the word of God
Designing gardens with God
Award-winning garden designer Grace Rogers shares her top tips for planting in June
The issue of whiteness
Hope Bonarcher tackles the assumptions our culture can make based on the colour of a person’s skin
Is therapy okay for Christians?
Recognising we all have times when we benefit from extra support, therapist Monique Thomas believes we should not dismiss considering professional help
Book Club - Does God See Me? How God meets us in the center of our trauma-healing journey
Hosted by Claire Musters
It’s time for your health MOT
Bukky Ayoade believes that summer is the perfect time to look more closely at those all-important numbers such as blood pressure and blood glucose level
There are spiritual benefits from spending time in nature
Cathy Madavan on why the great outdoors should not be restricted to the playground of men and boys
Not a housewife
Veronica Zundel admits her house is not tidy, but she still makes an effort to ensure people feel welcome in her home
There’s no place like home
Elaine Storkey unpacks the time cousins Mary and Elizabeth spent together while pregnant, showing us the importance of being ‘home’ for one another
God brings healing through words of knowledge
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
How will you push back against the inhumanity of poverty?
Christian Aid Week 2024 is just around the corner. During 12-18 May, Christians will come together to fundraise, act and pray to push back against poverty.
A sense of togetherness
Prayer and reflection
The May Issue: Festival fever
A message from Doll
From trauma to God’s glory
When Jenny Gilpin discovered she was the product of gang rape, it started her on a huge journey of healing in which she discovered the true fatherhood of God
Dealing with disappointment
Songwriter Mia Fieldes moved to Hillsong in Sydney aged 17 and has written many celebrated worship songs for herself and others but she has faced particular difficulty in her personal life
A beautiful philosophy
Make-up artist Hannah Martin has had over 20-years’ experience in the industry and has worked with some of the world’s most famous faces, from supermodels to princesses. British Vogue named her the “queen of radiant skin and smokey eye tutorials”. She was resident make-up expert on TV show 10 Years Younger in 10 days, and last year she released The Sunday Times bestseller book, Makeup – A masterclass in beauty (HQ). Recently she caught up with Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson
Helping families to stay together
Ella Dibb is the 25-year-old founder of Rose Nannies, a nanny agency that covers events as well as private babysitting – which she set up in July 2021. Ella spoke with Maxine Harrison about how she started
Gathering together at summer festivals positively impacts our churches
John and Anne Coles led New Wine for many years. Anne spoke with Abi Roff about her experience of Christian festivals, and why she believes they benefit the Church
People crave God, which is why they go to Glastonbury
Dr Belle Tindall explores how attending a festival reflects our inherent need for awe and wonder – and says we shouldn’t avoid such places even if they are full of misogyny
Are we ageist?
Alex Noel unpacks our society’s attitudes towards ageing, and suggests the Church is uniquely placed to tell a better story
The curse of ‘perfect parenting’
Cathy Madavan urges us to stop comparing ourselves to other mums, and our daughters to theirs
How to embrace festival season – if that’s your thing
A native New Yorker, Hope Bonarcher’s formative experience of festivals centered on drug-fuelled “raves”. Now a Christian and mum, she has learned to enjoy mainstream music events on a different level
The A-Z on pelvic health
Bukky Ayoade explains what happens to the pelvic floor during perimenopause and menopause, and gives advice on how to avoid uncomfortable symptoms
Book Club: Fully Alive - Tending to the soul in turbulent times
Hosted by Claire Musters
‘We follow a camping God’
In festival season Veronica Zundel admits that, while she loves Greenbelt, she prefers comfort to camping – but nevertheless is convinced that God loves to be on the move
‘Whatever is happening in our world, God is here, with us, in it all’
Elaine Storkey unpacks Romans 8 to reveal how Paul’s words can lift us above the discouragements of our day
God used bunions to reconnect me to my mother
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
April 2024: ‘Keeping things fresh’
A message from Doll
Life and hope this Easter
Sinead Mcleod shares a prayer and reflection for April
‘Sewing into people’s lives’
Suzanne Simpson opened her business, Nice Threads, after losing everything in a house fire. She speaks with Maxine Harrison about her journey to becoming a business owner and how her faith inspires her in her work
Modern day slavery: Human trafficking
Gina Cavallo is an influential voice advocating for victims and survivors of human trafficking. A survivor herself, Gina helps to shape US policy and state legislation, and is a ‘prevention educator’ in schools and colleges
Suffering has a purpose
Joni Eareckson Tada speaks with Jemimah Wright about her extraordinary life, and why she still takes God at his word – almost 60 years after a diving accident left her quadriplegic
Are we balanced?
The Engage Network is a collaboration of organisations, churches and individuals, with a vision to: “make singleness or marriage a genuine choice for all Christian women and men, through a church which is gender-balanced and teaches about healthy Christian singleness, dating and marriage”. Co-chair Annabel Wheeldon-Clarke explains how the male/female imbalance in Church affects us all
We need to start talking about young-onset dementia
Janet Wyatt is the director of JW Care Group, one of the only care providers in the country specialising in young-onset dementia. She shares her story with us and the wisdom she’s gleaned through over 30 years devoted to dementia sufferers
Time to stop being offended
Author John Bevere talks about the danger of taking offence in his classic book The Bait of Satan. Thirty years after it was first published, our modern day cancel culture is proof we might still need a reminder…
Making memories and celebrating milestones
Cathy Madavan believes reinforcing our own family’s values through our unique traditions and routines is vital
‘Who cares what she’s selling? What the heck has she done to her face?!’
Hope Bonarcher looks at our culture’s obsession with youth, and reveals the age-defying beauty that Jesus offers each one of us
The ‘believe me’ gap
Dr Belle Tindall highlights how women are still not taken as seriously as men, but encourages us to stand up against such prejudice – as Jesus did
Is the Government finally prioritising women’s health?
Find out how the newly released UK Government’s Women’s Health Strategy 2024 positively affects women experiencing menopause
This month I’m reading…She Speaks Fire: Battling shame, reigniting your faith, and claiming your purpose
Book club hosted by Claire Musters
The women Jesus sent
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical passages that compare the failure of Jesus’ male disciples to stand by him with the faithfulness of the female followers
We don’t have to understand everything that happened at Easter
Veronica Zundel unpacks the differing views on the cross, and provides her own take on the meaning of Easter
‘God gave me a piano' and 'I received a prophetic word about my future husband’
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
A season of celebration…
A MESSAGE FROM DOLL
Be kind to yourself
In Matthew 22:36-39 Jesus was asked: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment?” and he answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’”
Fall down seven times, stand up eight
Leadership advisor and executive coach Maxine Nwaneri spoke with our editor Tola Doll Fisher about finding purpose and fulfillment – and the unexpected journey God has taken her on
Lessons for Lent through my own story of loss
Through her own story of loss and that of Mary and Martha in John chapter 11, author Pamela Havey Lau encourages us to truly believe that our Lord feels our pain deeply and waits faithfully for us, and with us
The wait - my journey with infertility
Lucy West (née Britten) carved out her singing career in Christian bands like V*Enna, BlushUK and LZ7, performing songs and sharing the gospel with countless young people. She’s now using her voice in another way – to talk about infertility
Get outside - embracing the benefits of leisure time
We know it is good for our mental health to go for a walk in nature, but have you ever considered going on holiday in the great outdoors? Events and ministry coordinator at the Abernethy in Scotland, Ruth Hutchison, spoke with Jemimah Wright about its fascinating history
Utilising yoga during Lent
In this edited extract from Church of Scotland minister Pauline Steenbergen’s book How to Embody Lent in 29 Yoga Postures she explains how she came to practise yoga, why she teaches it now and introduces some of the poses
Nurtured in the hidden places
Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster and former director of St Mellitus College, North West, spoke with Jane Knoop about the topsy-turvy nature of God’s kingdom
A place of holistic nourishment
Thea Muir, founder of the successful I Am So Many Things brand, has recently started a community café with her husband, Dom
Exercise yourself happy!
Bukky Ayoade explains how staying active can help us to tackle the symptoms of menopause
Real life parenting in a digital world
Cathy Madavan acknowledges the benefits but also the pitfalls of today’s tech-filled world, and offers advice on how to navigate it all with the younger generation
God’s brand of inclusion
Hope Bonarcher reveals what she believes is a harmful disconnect between our culture and the word of God in the areas of inclusion and identity
Why are men raging at pink confetti?
Dr Belle Tindall shines a light on the gender-reveal parties that reveal a dark attitude towards women and girls
Busyness is not close to godliness
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical passages which show us that God intends for us to not only rest, but also enjoy our leisure time. She encourages us to see how opportunities to extend God’s kingdom can come from them too
However you choose to live, live well
Veronica Zundel explains what she believes the term ‘lifestyle’ means
Book Club interview with Lauren Windle
Hosted by Claire Musters
'How I got my ‘Jesus dungarees’' , 'God gave us the perfect flat' and 'how worship helped me with sleep training my baby'
Your stories of God’s intervention
Feb 2024: 'Should women propose?'
Women Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher shares what’s coming up in the February issue, and asks, as it is a leap year, are you planning on proposing to the man in your life?
You are what you eat
Bukky Ayoade looks at how our dietary choices can help us tackle menopause symptoms
What are your expectations on Valentine’s Day?
Hope Bonarcher takes an honest look at our expectations for this much romanticised day
‘This industry requires a lot of faith'
Actor, model and singer Grace Chim speaks with our editor Tola-Doll Fisher about pursuing her calling despite early opposition
‘There’s no passage in the Bible about dating’
While dating is a modern concept, Elaine Storkey unpacks two biblical stories where women were given a voice when deciding their future
How I decided to tackle food waste, and made it into a business
Jenny Costa, the visionary behind award-winning brand Rubies in the Rubble has an accessible message of hope and empowerment
Baroness Stroud - speaking up for others
Baroness Philippa Stroud, conservative peer, church leader, founder of the Centre for Social Justice and currently the chief executive of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) spoke with Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron, for the ‘A Mucky Business’ podcast
Parenting children with additional needs
Cheryl Wilding shares the challenges and joys of parenting two children with additional needs
Romantic relationships aren’t the only ones we should prioritise
Veronica Zundel challenges us to accept and support healthy connections beyond the ‘ideal’ the Church perpetually highlights
Notes on…feminism
Dr Belle Tindall unpacks purity ethics within the Church and wider culture
My life for God’s glory
Christina Tucker, otherwise known as ChrissyT, is a singer-songwriter and head of creative missions for The Message Trust in Cape Town, South Africa. She has witnessed God transform young people’s sense of identity and belonging…starting with her own
My husband was told he had less than six months to live
In April 2023, Bekah Legg’s comedian husband Steve Legg was given a terminal diagnosis following a battle with cancer. A year later, she shares how they continue to navigate the journey with both hope and humour
Lessons in love
Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can navigate the emotional rollercoaster of supporting our daughters as they date
God's comfort after a broken heart, hearing the Holy Spirit at midnight in a train station and angel feathers
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
Book Club: This month I’m reading…Of Love and Treason
Hosted by Claire Musters
Do you do everything in love?
Prayer and reflection for February
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What did Jesus really say about money?
Elaine Storkey explains that, while he never promised us financial prosperity, Jesus’ good news is far better
Who are you? Do you know your true identity?
Author of Image Bearers, Rachel Atkinson highlights the importance of integrating our emotional and spiritual lives
Jan 2024: 'You are part of an incredible group of inspiring women'
A message from Doll for the new year
How God led me to start a cake business, and resurrected it when I thought it was all over
Alex Noel spoke with Chinelo Awa about the rise of her cake business, and how God brought it back to life after a challenging period
My life story, and how the Lord has directed my path
Jo Potter, 76, describes how God’s hand in her life – both the highs and the lows – taught her to have no fear for the future
‘Scientifically I should have been dead. It’s a miracle that I survived’
Kristen Jane Anderson, 41, tried to kill herself when she was 17. While her life was spared, she lost both of her legs. She spoke to Jemimah Wright about her story, and why she now lives to bring hope to others
‘People want to cancel what they can’t stand’
In a new column on popular culture, Hope Bonarcher looks at why we insist on shunning people we don’t agree with
'I was once more than £50,000 in debt, now I’m a money coach'
Katie Johnson from Christians Against Poverty tells her own story and provides financial tips
Remembering we are ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’
In our new column on the menopause, Bukky Ayoade looks at how prayer and meditation can help women tackle symptoms
No more being a ‘kept’ woman…
Veronica Zundel challenges us all to think about our level of spending
‘I would suggest that all Christians should be feminists’
Dr Belle Tindall pulls no punches in her new column on Christian feminism
Joyce Meyer - An extract from her latest book Overcoming Every Problem
Start the new year with some inspiring words from world renowned speaker and author Joyce Meyer
Here is what I have learnt, being a mother, about helping our daughters to discover their uniqueness
In her new column, Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can encourage the young women in our lives to embrace who they are
'God gave me my eyesight back' and other miracle stories to increase your faith!
Your stories of God’s intervention
Contented living in a time of financial crisis
Sinead McLeod shares a thought and prayer for the month of January
Book Club This month I’m reading… The Warsaw Sisters
Hosted by Claire Musters
Hope is born for Umu
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Understanding the menopause
As she personally juggles perimenopause with work, family life and church leadership, Claire Musters reports on a conference organised by the Kyria Network to help women understand what still - despite the media coverage it has been given in recent years - appears to be a taboo subject
Traditions are important…but don’t fret when things don’t go as planned
Veronica Zundel believes we need both a smattering of special moments and the more mundane in our lives
God's miraculous provision and calling to Scotland
Your stories of God’s intervention
'I survived abortion'
Melissa Ohden, wife and mother to two girls, is a pro-life advocate, author and speaker. She gives us a glimpse into her experience of discovering she survived an abortion, and her resulting quest for truth
Married at 66!
Annie Kidd shares how God has drawn her closer to him throughout her life experiences – and gave her an unexpected gift later in life
Lucy Grimble: From struggling with self-doubt to leading thousands in worship
Devon-based Lucy Grimble has led worship at venues as large as Wembley Arena and The Royal Albert Hall and her fourth album, Between the Shadow and the Sun, was released in October. Here she speaks with Jemimah Wright about how she moved from being a private worshipper to leading others
Jesus the entertainer
Elaine Storkey looks at the skilful way Jesus told stories that drew people in, but ultimately challenged them
‘I can get you a six-pack, but I’m far more interested in getting you into heaven!’
Coach Estelle Wallace partners with Jesus to teach people to approach their wellness holistically
Girls’ Brigade: A 130-year legacy
As it celebrates this momentous birthday, we take a closer look at the history of the Girls’ Brigade
Five things I have learned about… the art of celebration
Cathy Madavan encourages us to look beyond the usual Christmas trappings, to reflect on what we can be grateful for every day
‘Enough is enough’ for gun and knife violence
Broken-hearted by the death of Elianne Andam, Marcia Dixon gives a passionate call to us to engage with the issue of gun and knife violence
Well-known Christians reflections on Christmas
Here is a taster of a new book full of reflections, carols, poems and prayers for the festive season!
Eating disorders don’t take a break at Christmas
Hope Virgo urges us to take time among the festivities of the season to be more mindful of those around us and the struggles they may have
Redeeming mixed-sex relationships
Bobbi Kumari believes that this generation has an opportunity to redeem mixed-sex relationships so that they become pure and honouring
Dec 2023: Celebrating the hope we have this Christmas
A message from Doll
Prayer & Reflection: Celebrating Christmas
Sinead Mcleod shares a thought and a prayer for Christmas
This month I’m reading… The Gifts of Christmas
Hosted by Claire Musters
Finding the light in the midst of so much darkness
A message from Doll
Standing up for faith in politics
Previously leader of the Liberal Democrats and currently the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron is host of the ‘A Mucky Business’ podcast, which delves into politics through the eyes of Christians. He recently interviewed Kate Forbes, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, who narrowly missed out on her SNP leadership bid to Hamza Yusuf earlier this year. Having experienced a similar backlash, Tim recognises her defeat as an attack on her Christian faith, which dominated the headlines during the leadership campaign. She shares how she dealt with that storm and comments on whether there is now an impassable ceiling for Christians in politics
WA Book Club: This month I’m reading…The Bride by Joy Margetts
Hosted by Claire Musters. This month I’m reading…The Bride by Joy Margetts (Instant Apostle, 978-1912726752)
Amplifying the voices of abused Ugandan women
From being a World Vision-sponsored child, living in poverty to gaining a theology certificate at Oxford University, Racheal Mutesi speaks with Jemimah Wright about her passion to be a voice for the horrendously abused women in her community
The blessing of serving
Marcia Dixon highlights the servant heartedness of many women in the black Christian Church
Trusting God’s sovereignty in singleness
Bobbi Kumari encourages us to think differently about our status – and sexuality
There is no biblical justification for persecuting women
Elaine Storkey unpacks an Old Testament example of disturbing patriarchal violence, before revealing how the New Testament highlights the high value God places on women
Stop the persecution of women
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Walking free of shame and stigma in pregnancy and beyond
Hope Virgo asserts that parents suffering from mental ill-health really need the Church to step up and provide support
Five things I have learned about…humility
Cathy Madavan gives us some great ideas to actively cultivate more humility in our lives
Mission & burnout
Author Ann-Louise Graham looks at how we can stay in ministry without going under
'God gave me friends' and other testimonies...
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Life after adultery and divorce
Beryl Moore, 87, had a dramatic conversion in her 40s after adultery and divorce, and subsequently leading a renewal and healing centre in Kent
‘Do men hate women? Or do they just fear us greatly?’
Veronica Zundel looks at the mistreatment of women round the world, and ponders the origins of such abuse
Furniture, food and friendship
Lucinda Croft spoke with Alex Noel about how God led her to set up The Wholesome Warehouse, a charity that tackles the needs of the most vulnerable in West Sussex
Deconstructing faith is trending – but hold on to your Bibles
Author, worship leader and respected apologetics speaker, Alisa Childers addresses the topic of deconstruction head on, giving us insight into her upcoming book, The Deconstruction of Christianity
“Without Faith it is impossible to please Him”
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‘I have seen God work miracles through the natural ingredients’
Jemimah Wright spoke to Sotonye Odugbemi about the origins of her business, Daughters of Botany, as well as her deep-rooted faith
‘Who really wants to be “evangelised” (and without an anaesthetic)?!’
Veronica Zundel challenges us to check we are fulfilling God’s full mission mandate
From Hollywood to Jesus
Speaker and author Cynthia Garrett was the first African-American woman to front a network late night show – Later with Cynthia Garrett. She now hosts The Sessions with Cynthia Garrett on TBN. She spoke with Jemimah Wright about her dramatic journey to real faith in Jesus
The animated gospel
Rita Mbanga, a producer with Sunrise Animation Studios, talks about growing up in a politically turbulent Zimbabwe and why freedom of speech and authentic storytelling is in her blood
‘We too are commissioned to continue Jesus’ mission’
Elaine Storkey looks at two biblical passages in which God commissioned people – and shows us that we are called to the same mission today
Walking with Jesus through complex grief
Sarah Portal has faced significant losses since an early age, including friends and family members.
Living out your life mission
Within every hope and flicker of a dream is a core value bursting with love, true brilliance and wonder; it is ever ready to shine. It is our values and talents, both God-given, that when combined create our unique yet powerful purpose; one we would be wise to follow.
From beauty therapist to vicar
Rev Kaye Gardiner spoke with Becky Hunter-Kelm about her journey from beauty therapist to vicar
A word for the Sainsbury's delivery guy
Your stories of God’s intervention
Let’s not be afraid of our sexuality
Bobbi Kumari encourages us to be confident in the way we have been made as women, and to embrace our gender roles
It’s time to start having uncomfortable conversations about mental health
Hope Virgo has some advice on reaching out to people in practical ways so that we fulfil God’s commandment to love everyone
It’s time for something new
A message from Doll
God has called women into every sphere of influence
Marcia Dixon explores how the black Pentecostal Church has encouraged women to step into all the roles God has for them
Five things I have learned about…sharing my faith
Cathy Madavan encourages us all to find winsome ways to share the good news with those around us
Book Club - Say Goodbye to Anxiety
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Kate Bottley - a curator of faith
Rev Kate Bottley spoke with Catherine Larner about getting older, being on TV, writing a book, and the freedom of wearing a dog collar
Acts 435 - helping donors step into the gap for those with nowhere else to turn
Acts 435 is an online giving charity that enables individuals to donate directly to the specific needs of those in local communities around the UK, through a network of local churches and charities.
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The Woman Alive podcast
The new WA podcast is hosted by editor and creative director Tola-Doll Fisher. Each episode she is joined by different guests to discuss what’s trending online and together they will respond to reader questions about sex and relationships from the popular Great Sexpectations series.
Jesus first, Olympics second
Our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Olympic athlete Abigail Irozuru about her drive, sense of identity, faith, culture and personal struggles with body image
Mama got faith!
Author, podcast host and founder of award-winning teen girls platform Girl Got Faith, Emma Borquaye, wife of rapper ‘Guvna B’ speaks with Jane Knoop about the highs and lows of motherhood, and the realities of being married to a famous rapper
Behind the scenes: offering debt help in the cost of living crisis
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Hosted by Claire Musters
Awake to the world around us
Recently my son’s school held an eco-themed week, where the children were encouraged to walk to and from school each day while keeping a record of the nature they spotted on their travels as well as picking up litter. The growing awareness that we are in the midst of the most challenging battle of our times is irrefutable.
Five things I have learned about…recycling
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
God heard my cry and moved us to Scotland
In August 2021 I was absolutely frazzled and God encouraged and challenged me to both seek his way and walk in it (Jeremiah 6:16). My husband and I needed to get away and during a last-minute Google search for accommodation, Dunoon in Scotland came up. We booked, borrowed my dad’s car and went.
Faith and Tik Tok
Premier Gospel’s Cassandra Maria spoke to actor, presenter, comedian and social media sensation Coco Sarel about her rise to fame and her faith in God
God’s creative work is outstanding, but we are failing to look after it
Elaine Storkey looks at what the Bible says about God’s love of creation, his ownership of it and what our responsibility towards it should be
'Gals' that brunch
Tiffany Accardi is the founder of the worldwide women’s community movement Gals That Brunch, which involves 100,000 women, spans six continents, 12 countries, 150 cities and 35 states – and is constantly growing! She spoke to Becky Hunter-Kelm about her difficult childhood, her career and ministry journey, and her heart for placing the lonely in family
The transforming power of abiding in God’s love
Bobbi Kumari encourages us all to spend time with our Father, learning his ways. It is as we do this that we can begin to truly believe in – and experience – his deep love for us and walk into the freedom of being fully transparent before him
‘I was face to face with a former IRA terrorist’
For decades Sara-Louise Martin lived with loss and battled with unforgiveness related to her father’s death. Then, in the summer of 2022, she was faced with a challenging opportunity to step into freedom and healing
Support for single mums
Marcia Dixon charts the complicated history the black Pentecostal Church has had with lone parents
Help for those struggling with addiction
Rev Sharon Murphy has been driven by a 20-year mission to minister to people living on the margins – especially young people impacted by alcohol and drugs
Do genetics hold the key?
Hope Virgo explores the link between genetics and mental health issues, and how advances in research are helping our understanding
God has plans for the future of earth – so should we
Veronica Zundel asserts that it is time to take God’s mandate to look after the world and all that it is in seriously
Milestones
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We don’t like talking about it but…
A message from Doll
Is there space for faith in politics?
Alicia Edmund is head of public policy at the Evangelical Alliance. She spoke with Jemimah Wright about her journey to faith and her passion for seeing God’s values outworked within the political arena and society at large
Five things I have learned about…financial planning
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
The unique ministry of a ‘Big Fat Greek Mother’
Becky Hunter-Kelm spoke with actor, writer, speaker, comedian and mum of three, Olga Thompson about her dramatic encounter with God, a breakdown during early motherhood and how she lives out her faith in the comedy and entertainment space
Memorizing Scripture
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What it means to be on mission for Jesus
Elaine Storkey reflects on the legacy of a faithful friend – as well as Jesus’ instructions to his followers – to share principles we can all live by
Embracing doubt
When the simple Pentecostal faith she inherited cracked under pressure, Dr Selina Stone’s faith evolved into a spacious, generous theology. She spoke with Jane Knoop about how this has changed her life
Are we spending more than we earn?
Elizabeth Mackenzie BA(Hons) ACIB DipPFS spoke with Jemimah Wright about how she became an independent financial advisor and the advice she has for us during the cost of living crisis
‘I spent thousands on therapy because I wasn’t thin enough for support from the NHS’
Hope Virgo lifts the lid on the spiralling costs for those trying to get help for mental health issues
From atheist to Christian author and other miracle stories
I was an atheist, living my life my way and getting nowhere fast. I was disabled, in chronic pain and was depressed. I finally had enough and called out to Jesus to heal me or take me, as I’d had enough of life and wanted the pain to end. Jesus ...
‘I’m glad that the prosperity gospel is on its way out’
Marcia Dixon charts the history of the black Pentecostal Church’s relationship with money
‘I became the first white woman ever to be ordained in northern Uganda’
Emmy Wilson, 70, has lived an extraordinary life, treating AIDS patients as a nurse in the 80s and taking Alpha into prisons around the world
‘Mothers have been so devalued’
Actress and singer-songwriter Jessica Oyelowo spoke with Muyiwa Olarewaju, head of Premier Gospel, about stepping away from the limelight to support her family, the struggle for her identity – and why she wanted to honour motherhood in her latest album
Why I teach people about sexuality
Bobbi Kumari explains that it isn’t for purity or holiness that God called us, but to experience true intimacy
In praise of Greenbelt (for anyone who isn’t quite sure about it)
Veronica Zundel shares her memories of the slightly alternative and often criticised Christian festival, which turns 50 this year
The priceless love of God
A thought and prayer for August
Waiting for love
Jemimah Wright met and married her husband in six months, after years of waiting, aged 44.
Understanding the Gospels
Elaine Storkey shares how she approached writing her latest book, Meeting God in Matthew (SPCK). In doing so, she provides tips for readers’ own close study of the Bible.
This month I’m reading…The Body Revelation
July Woman Alive book club with Claire Musters.
Five things I have learned about…reading
Cathy Madavan is a self-confessed bookaholic, but here she explains why reading can be good for all of us.
5 Ways to Say ‘I’m Sorry’ by the man who brought us the 5 Love Languages
Premier’s Inspirational Breakfast host Esther Higham spoke to Dr Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times bestselling The 5 Love Languages® series, about his latest book The 5 Apology Languages.
Are women too strong for their own good?
Woman Alive editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Monique Thomas about her debut book Pressure Off and the important messages she has for women in the Church.
‘Does reading bring us closer to God?’
Prayer and reflection
The Woman Alive podcast is coming this summer!
A message from Doll
What kind of parent would plan out their children’s lives in every detail from the get-go?
Reflecting on a recent holiday, Veronica Zundel considers how it mirrored life’s unexpected turns.
Healing miracle at Luton airport!
Your stories of God’s intervention.
Strongholds of the mind
Bobbi Kumari explains how the demonic can gain access to our lives through our negative thinking.
From suicidal to life coach
Elizabeth Elliot, 74, shares her story of God’s healing from an emotional breakdown.
Faith of a mustard seed
A Christian Bookshop in Marlborough started 30 years ago from a women’s Bible study group.
‘If you can’t write, read’
Marcia Dixon says the black Church has hugely benefitted from the people who lift the lid on taboo subjects by telling their stories.
Debunking the myth of the “summer body”
Mental health campaigner Hope Virgo unpacks why we are seeking too much value from our physical bodies and what we can do about it.
Yes, it’s probably going to rain this summer…
A message from Doll
Every day is an adventure
Prayer and reflection
Fancy going on holiday for next to nothing?
As the cost of living rockets many of us simply don’t have the spare cash to book a holiday. That is where the genius of Christian House and Church Swap (CHACS) comes in. Now celebrating its 20th year, founder Vivienne Wills-Crisp tells us how it all started – and how you can reap the benefits!
The truth about sex
Caitlin and Cole Zick of Moral Revolution spoke with Jemimah Wright about the importance of sharing the truth on sex with young people, and how to have better conversations about God’s design for sexuality
June Woman Alive Book Club
This month I’m reading…
‘This is what home should feel like’
Interior designer Alix Wagner spoke to our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher about creating safe homes and the reality of furniture poverty
Does Jesus really want us to give away all we have?
Elaine Storkey challenges the usual interpretation of the New Testament story of the widow’s offering, and reveals what we can learn from it today
We sold everything to live on a boat
Melanie Gush tells her story of adventure with God: selling her family’s home to move on a boat with her husband and three teenage girls
Joanna Gaines on telling our stories…
In this book extract, New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines on how she learned to break free from years of hiding her true self, and continues to challenge untruths she has believed
Travel has helped me develop a greater understanding of my faith and family
Marcia Dixon shares her own personal experiences of travelling the world, including her first trip to Jamaica, her country of origin, and the different expressions of church
Fighting fast fashion is every Christian’s responsibility
Stella Faith founded Moda Etik in Istanbul, one of the biggest fashion hubs in the world, as a brand and community to challenge the greed in the industry and to re-engage Christian women with fashion
Slowing down can help to change the course of the climate crisis
Environmental campaigner Hannah Eves is the policy coordinator for A Rocha UK, Britain’s only Christian conservation charity. Here she shares her belief that we are intimately connected with God, his earth and each other
Five things I have learned about…how to ‘travel light’
A recent house move forced Cathy Madavan to be ruthless with her belongings. Here she shares what she has learned about our tendency to hoard
Eating disorders don’t take a holiday
Hope Virgo, author, campaigner and advocate, shares candidly about the extra pressures and difficulties those with eating disorders have to navigate when they travel
My teenage son came back to God
Your stories of God’s intervention
What is faith?
Veronica Zundel unpacks how we each exercise faith every day, and the importance of evidence in the absence of proof
Her miracle moment, at last
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A message from Doll: A Coronation celebration!
As I write, the song ‘New season’ by Israel Houghton & New Breed is playing on Premier Gospel radio. It seems particularly appropriate since the sun is shining outside in the centre of a bright blue sky; a sight for sore eyes after a long and wet winter coupled with ...
Would it surprise you to learn 65 per cent of British black Caribbean women are single?
Marcia Dixon’s new book highlights the huge gender imbalance in the black Church, affecting a catch-all group of millennial, middle-aged and mature women who wish to be married
Women have never held power in patriarchal societies but we can still effect significant change
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical story of Esther’s to reveal her courage in risking her own security to preserve the lives of others
Testimonies: No rain on my wedding day...
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
Suffering is a natural part of life
As well as sharing her passion for writing, WA’s much-loved Veronica Zundel talks honestly about the deep valleys in her life – including her brother’s death, caring for a child with special needs and facing cancer twice
Parents, do not despair - there is hope for our young people!
Alongside all the current crises they are facing – mental health challenges, societal pressures, and an epidemic of faith deconstruction that is leading some to walk away from Jesus – Liz Bewley is convinced that the Holy Spirit is moving
My husband was addicted to porn for 20 years
My husband lied to me for 20 years but God told me to give him another chance
Landscape Artist of the Year says, ‘I feel truly alive when I paint’
Susanna MacInnes got to the semi-finals of the 2023 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. She spoke to Jemimah Wright about her creative journey
Five things I have learned about…embracing the ordinary
Cathy Madavan encourages us to celebrate each day, and to savour the small moments as well as the big
God gave us a building for £1!
Victoria Armstrong is the founder of the Oasis Centre in Gorton, Manchester. When she first moved there as a student, she could never have imagined the vision God would give her
A prayer of thanks – and hope
The flowers of May are the Lily of the Valley, which symbolises the return of happiness, alongside the Hawthorn, which means hope – how apt as we look forward to the longer, warmer days of summer. In Matthew 6:28–31, a simple and profound idea is presented: “And why do you ...
I put God at the centre of my birth experience
Kierra Blaser shares her story of learning to ‘co-labour’ with God, and started the Kingdom Childbirth Class to prepare women both physically and spiritually for birth
‘How can we make space and time to listen to God when we are always doing at least two things at once?’
Veronica Zundel looks at the lost art of ‘monotasking’ and how important it is for our relationship with God
Coronation Special: ‘The coronation is inescapably Christian’
Many of us will be watching King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey in London, but what does it all mean? Author Catherine Butcher explains the Christian symbolism at the heart of the event
Coronation Special: How to be a queen
As this magazine reaches your doormats, the anticipation of King Charles III coronation on 6 May will be reaching fever pitch. The last coronation of a king, Charles’ grandfather, George VI was nearly a century ago, on 12 May 1937.
‘Any sex outside of God is unsafe’
Bobbi Kumari reveals the physical repercussions of intimacy without boundaries, focusing on sexually transmitted diseases
Can the Bible be represented visually using every word?
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God told me to give up my career
Your stories of God’s intervention
God provided us with furniture
Your stories of God’s intervention
Why I left the Pussycat Dolls
When Kaya Jones joined the Pussycat Dolls in the early 2000s, she dreamt of being the US equivalent of the chart-topping Spice Girls and their dedication to Girl Power! Sadly, her experience of the music industry looked very different. Cassandra Maria, from Premier Gospel, found out what it’s really like to be in of the biggest girl groups in the world – and how God called Kaya out of that world to sing for him
What are the ‘little foxes’ in your life?
A message from Doll
This spring, why not try forest bathing?
Sophie Mei Lan steps out of her comfort zone to spend some quality time in nature
‘There is no Christian position on transgender’
Veronica Zundel tackles this polarising debate head on
The priest from Pakistan
A Christian in a Muslim majority country, Amelia Jacob, 71, had an arranged marriage and moved to England, later becoming one of the first female priests in the Church of England
‘Sick people matter’
Elaine Storkey looks at how the Gospel writers highlighted Jesus’ compassion towards the sick, focusing in on two specific healings noted uniquely by doctor Luke
This month I’m reading…Cuckoo in the Nest by Fran Hill
Welcome to our monthly Woman Alive Bookclub where we review and discuss some amazing books. Bookclub is hosted by Claire Musters
Sex bonds us together like glue
Bobbi Kumari explains the incredible bonding process that happens during sex, and shows how ungodly soul ties and relationship break ups can affect us deeply
Serving single
Natasha Tordoff, 30, grew up in the UK but moved to her mother’s native country, Papua New Guinea, to serve with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) in 2021
Easter with Wintershall: Taking Jesus’ story to where people are
Thirty years on from the first staged play of The Passion of Jesus, Tola-Doll Fisher spoke with Charlotte de Klee, trustee and producer of Wintershall, the world-famous organisation responsible for staging award-winning productions that focus on the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus
Good health is not just a prayer away
Black people are more prone to certain illnesses and Marcia Dixon recognises that being a Christian cushioned her from this information and the seriousness of some health conditions
‘My son got five siblings – one for every year he prayed!’
After Carrie Jones had her first child, it was nine years until she had another successful pregnancy. She never imagined she would give birth to quintuplets – thanks to the determined prayers of her eldest
I grew up on a housing estate but that didn’t stop me becoming a vicar
Rev Tracy Marlow, lead evangelist at St Helier’s Centre of Mission, explains why she feels God handpicked her to take his hope to such a deprived neighbourhood
Five things I have learned about…living within my limits
Having recently experienced a period of huge change, Cathy Madavan encourages each of us to live with more margin in our lives
A prayer for health
Witnessing my mum suffer from ill-health was a challenging experience. I prayed for her recovery many times. She remained cheerful and strong in spirit throughout her illness and I feel blessed to have witnessed her courage and grace.
Lives transformed
Conflict and hunger are impacting many in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the World Food Programme (WFP), 26.4 million people are projected to become acutely food insecure between January - June 2023, while 5.7 million people are internally displaced. 2.8 million children are acutely malnourished.
I’ve been married to an unbeliever for 30 years
Sheila Dougal shares what God has taught her about being what some may call, “unequally yoked”
We have accepted sexual disorder as normality for too long
Bobbi Kumari shares candidly her own personal experience of struggling with sexual disorder and why she passionately believes that any sex outside of a godly context will have devastating consequences
God restored me after my husband walked away
Restoration after my husband left me
WA Book club: All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore
Book Club hosted by Claire Musters
I gave birth with the help of the Holy Spirit
In 2015 I felt God tell me that I was going to have a girl, she was to be called Keziah Rose Grace and she was going to be born in Armenia (where we had just moved to). A year later I got pregnant, but had a miscarriage when the ...
Fitness and faith help my neurodivergent brain
Sophie Mei Lan struggled to understand herself until she was diagnosed. Today, she describes how exercise enables her to truly thrive as the person God has designed her to be
Our children were born to heroin addicts
A reader shares her and her husband Jeremy’s journey of adoption and what it showed them about the heart of God
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Celebrating International Women's Day: Four black Christian leaders you need to know about
Marcia Dixon is convinced of the power of role models; here she tells us about those who have positively influenced her and many others
‘I struggle as a Christian mum’
Hope Bonarcher threw herself into motherhood, trying to do everything perfectly. But, as she became more and more exhausted, God began to teach her a better way
Isn’t it time the world listened to women?
In her own unique way, Veronica Zundel celebrates women, but anguishes over the unequal way we can be treated
Bible Study: Have you ever heard of the female apostle?
Elaine Storkey reveals there were many notable female leaders recognised by Paul, and even an apostle: Junia
Five things I have learned about…female friends
While it took her a while to develop close friendships with women, Cathy Madavan shares why she believes they are invaluable
‘We prayed, but we didn’t get a miracle’
Esther Scholes speaks candidly about how she navigated the deaths of her son and then husband
The gospel is liberating for everyone – women included
WA columnist Elaine Storkey, 78, on coming to faith, motherhood, feminism – and her biggest life lesson
Your church would pay more for a plumber than for your creative skills (which could win souls if not fix a leaky tap)
Josie Gamble is the founder and director of Christian Creative Network (CCN) and Christian Creative Directory (CCD) and in 2022 made The Telegraph and NatWest Top 100 Female Entrepreneur list. Tola-Doll Fisher sat down with her to discuss the creative gap between the UK Church and the world, and how Josie plans to fix it
Prayer & Reflection: Experiencing God’s guidance
It’s often said a problem shared is a problem solved, and who better to share concerns with than God? Through prayer and meditation, I have found much solace. In Joshua 1:9, we are encouraged to heed God’s commandment: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, ...
Unpacking the strong black woman stereotype
Marcia Dixon explains the Christian narrative within this term and reflects on why many are rejecting it today
The Church is obsessed with leadership
Veronica Zundel asserts that the majority who hanker after the position of leadership may well have misunderstood what it actually is
'The Holy Spirit saved my baby’s life' and other testimonies
Your stories of God’s intervention
Prayer & Reflection: Led by God’s love…together
Sinead Mcleod’s reflection and prayer for February
Moving from self-hatred to self-love after sexual assault
Sophie Mei Lan struggled with self-hatred for years after her ordeal, which opened her up to further abuse. She finally started loving herself – and has recently found someone who loves her unconditionally too
Everyone knows you need to be married to plant a church...right?
Dr Tania Harris on how God told her clearly to not let her singleness stop her from doing all that he had called her to do
'I was single when God told me to speak out about Kingdom marriage'
For ten years, Anja Gibson has prophesied about marriage, decreeing the centrality of Christ and the couple as the pillar for the restoration of the earth. Eventually, in 2020, following a cascade of God-ordained circumstances, Anja entered into her own kingdom marriage
Interracial marriage and mission
English native Catherine Jinadu, 84, defied her family’s wishes by marrying Paul, a Nigerian. They became missionaries and church planters and continue to see God moving miraculously
Yetunde Hofmann is on a mission to help women break the glass ceiling
After a fast-paced career in FTSE 100 and global companies, Yetunde Hofmann was told there was no place for love in business, but has been led by her faith to embrace it as a leadership model.
Finding hope in walking
Having hit rock bottom through her own deep loss, Faye Smith spent time in a Christian psychotherapeutic community and was also reminded of the healing nature of walking. Today, she provides guided walks for other women struggling with grief – or simply needing to reconnect with life
God has a heart for children
The Bible is full of stories about children, which shows us how important they are to God. Elaine Storkey believes the way Jesus interacted with children gives us a blueprint to follow today too
God celebrates sex!
God wants us to enjoy mind-blowing, exciting sex, says Bobbi Kumari. And each time a married couple has sex, they are reflecting God’s covenant with his people
Five things I have learned about…leadership (the hard way!)
With her usual disarming honesty, Cathy Madavan shares about the ups and downs of being a leader
Is egg freezing biblical?
Two women in their 40s share their experience of freezing their eggs
Book Club with Bishop Jill Duff
This month I’m reading…
Women’s conferences and events
coming up in the first half of 2023…
Why should we care about the Black Church?
In our brand-new series, Marcia Dixon MBE, reveals the history of the Pentecostal movement in the UK
What type of Christian are you?
Veronica Zundel has created an intriguing way of classifying Christians, and challenges you to think about what description reflects you best
Why I need God and medication
Sophie Mei Lan begins her new series on mental health by sharing vulnerably how finding her own suicide letter was a stark reminder that she needed help again
God gave me a vision and somehow I ended up running a luxury accessories business!
Josephine Lafe went from a market stall trader to producing premium leather handbags
The power of the name of Jesus... and other testimonies
Your stories of God’s intervention in every day life
How I learned to help my daughter deal with anxiety
Lucy Pieterse writes about the two women who equipped her with the tools to walk her seven-year-old through mental health issues
Lessons on sexuality: ‘Goodbye, Garden of Eden’
In the first of our series of extracts from Bobbi Kumari’s book Sacred Sexuality, she unpacks the moment perfect sexuality was tarnished
Prayer and fasting is the backbone behind this ministry
Joanne O’Connor is the CEO of Junction 42, a Christian charity that works in prisons and communities across north-east England and central Scotland, supporting people throughout the journey of custody and rehabilitation
The death of my daughter led me back to faith
Louise Malcolm, 82, was born in Jamaica and raised going to church, but faith did not become real to her until after the death of her young daughter
Five things I have learned about… women’s events
Cathy Madavan sniggered her way through the first event she attended that was focused on women, but today is full of praise for those done well. Here she shares the benefits she has enjoyed when meeting with a room full of other women
Book Club
Hosted by Claire Musters who interviews Hilary Taylor on her debut novel ’Sea Defences’
Adopting embryos
A cancer diagnosis at the age of 28 could have shattered the vision Triona Benton had for her future. But she continued to cling to God, trusting that somehow she would have the children she longed for
Prayer & Reflection: A time for rest and renewal
Sinead McLeod shares a thought and prayer, living with a sense of hope
A spiritual new year
Elaine Storkey shares the deeper, biblical significance of embracing a new beginning
Don’t join a gym, don’t become a vegan; here’s how to spend the first month of the year
Hands up, who loves January? I’m guessing not many of us, unless you happen to be a ‘January baby’, in which case you might enjoy your birthday but be frustrated that most people seem too full and fatigued to celebrate with you. (Apologies to my two friends born in January, ...
A coach for growth
Iona Ledwidge shares how her passion to help others led her to become a coach for Christian charity Resurgo
Evangelism Through Fostering
Jenny Falcón Otero is a Church Army Evangelist and the Pioneer Evangelist for the Gwent Valleys Centre of Mission in Wales
We have NEW columnists joining us in 2023…
Here is an intro to each of them…
Walking with The Chosen
Katherine Warnock, head of original content for the award-winning, multi-episode webisode drama The Chosen talks to Stephanie Pena about walking with God in obedience and experiencing his transformational power
WA Bookclub: This month I’m reading…
Hosted by Claire Musters
Visited by angels
Elaine Storkey takes a closer look at two vital angelic visitations in the Christmas story
Psychosis kept me wide awake for 96 hours
Writer and journalist Ruth Sax was recovering from COVID when she had a mental health setback that landed her in hospital
The story of six-year-old TikTok sensation ‘Along Came Abby’
Our deputy editor Jemimah Wright was fascinated by Abby’s social media account and even more interested to find out the family had a faith. She reached out to Abby’s mum to find out how this tiny influencer got so big
Stories of supernatural provision
Your stories of God’s intervention
‘I was high on drugs but could not stop talking about God’
Author, speaker, designer and teacher, Bobbi Kumari talks to our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, about her Hindu upbringing and what she describes as ten years of pure hedonism, on her journey to knowing and accepting Jesus
Posada: Celebrating the nativity journey
Katrina Robinson shares how she discovered the Latin American Advent tradition and provides tips on how to organise your own Posada
Meeting The Teddy Bear Ladies
Julie and Amanda, also affectionally known as The Teddy Bear Ladies, are firm favourites on BBC1’s hit TV programme The Repair Shop, having been a part of the team since it started in 2017. You only have to watch them work their magic repairing bears and toys, combined with their unique bond to see why…
‘It’s nearly Christmas again and I still haven’t washed the Christmas tablecloth’
With her usual disarming honesty, Veronica Zundel challenges her own perception of what 2022 has been like
‘God places such value on women, that he lived within one for nine months’
As nutritionist Clare Backhouse ends her series, she reflects on the messages we receive about our bodies, and encourages us to take care of ourselves well
‘God loved me and met me in the darkest place of my life’
Jasmin Jones was aiming for a career as a professional tennis player until she was struck down with a back injury
Jesus appeared to me in a dream
Born into a Muslim family in the Middle East, author Tessa Afshar lost hope for the future after her divorce…until she had a dream
Is it safe to have sex when I’m on my period?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Five things I have learned about… surviving Christmas
While many can feel overwhelmed by the festive season, Cathy Madavan gives us some great suggestions for how we can both embrace and enjoy Christmas this year.
A prayer for Christmas
Maxine Hallett reflects on Christmas, and gives us a prayer for the season.
I didn't celebrate Christmas, now I love it
Doll’s welcome to the December issue.
Healed of long COVID after a spiritual curse lifted
Stories of God’s intervention
Will the average Christian woman please stand up?
Veronica Zundel has been a columnist for this magazine since 1982. Now, in what she calls her ‘autumn years’, she considers what has changed – or not - for Christian women
Rebuilding Syria
Samara Levy first introduced us to the charity God stirred her to set up, which serves the Middle East with medical and humanitarian help, in July 2021. She is now back, sharing the stark reality of life for Syrians and challenging us all to contemplate the true cost of forgiveness
Dear GP: I’m self-conscious about my arms, what can I do?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
‘Juliette lived briefly, but she truly has a story’
Aude Lombard shares the story of losing her daughter at 36 weeks, and how God provided comfort and a transforming perspective
Chocolate helping prisoners
Joyce Murray shares the story of Grace Chocolates, a luxury confectionery brand handmade by women who have been touched by the criminal justice system in Scotland
Mikhaila Peterson: from psychedelics to faith
The daughter of psychologist Jordan Peterson can be as controversial as her father, but says Christianity has transformed her life
‘I was abused and I had to forgive my father for what he had done to me’
Mary Joy, 77, lived in a constant state of fear and anxiety and struggled with depression and anger. It was only when God healed her of the trauma of childhood abuse, and she learned to practice forgiveness and walk in step with his promises, that she was set free
God never promised we wouldn’t suffer
At the age of 13 Jade Reynolds was diagnosed with a debilitating disease. She tells her story, and explains how she has managed to stay strong in her faith
Fall down seven times, stand up eight
A message from Doll
Five things I have learned about… procrastination
A self-professed procrastinator, Cathy Madavan shares the things that help her get things done
‘If I ever touch you again, your God is going to kill me’
Georgia Coy carried the brokenness of her childhood into her marriage, and continued a cycle of sexual destruction until she eventually found faith after
an affair
Could mouth-taping help you get to sleep?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse shares some tips on improving our bedtime routines
New historical fiction from Woman Alive’s deputy editor!
This month I’m reading…
Rosemary Conley; ‘My life was a total mess …I needed divine help’
She may be one of the UK’s most successful diet and fitness experts but in this book extract, Rosemary reveals how she reached out to God in the midst of failure and ill-health
Sharing Hope through Pain
Michelle Lloyd is an Evangelist-in-Training, that is, she is on a journey to becoming a commissioned Evangelist for Church Army. CA’s training is three-years of practical mission training alongside learning theology. She is also the Pioneer Evangelist at Church Army’s Cross Hands Centre of Mission, also known as Impact 242. Cross Hands is a small town in south-west Wales.
Famileo – the printed family newspaper that strengthens family ties
Digital apps have revolutionised the way we communicate with one another, and one pioneering company has used this technology to bring younger and older generations together – by creating a family newspaper.
Remembering the Queen
Reflection and prayer with Maxine Hallett
Our Queen
Readers share memories of, and tributes to, Her Majesty
In rooms with kings and rulers
Tola-Doll Fisher spoke to prophet and art curator Oyindamola Fakeye about her lifelong passions, which have led her to meeting our new king
Honouring the Queen – and praying for our new king
A message from Doll
‘God told me to go to the UK as I would meet my husband there’
Anna Tindal-Robinson was in her early 40s when she felt God say that she would be married within the year. At that stage she wasn’t even dating anyone, so the prospect seemed crazy. But in faith, she trusted; not in the hope of a husband, but in the one who had spoken the promise. And within the year, she was walking down the aisle
The Queen, the Church and the gospel
Elaine Storkey explains Her Majesty’s role as ‘head’ of the Church of England, and reflects on how diligently she undertook it
Book club
This month I’m reading…
It scared her, so she said yes
Colourful, distinctive and bold, Lorinda Lloyd’s earrings and pendants are a statement of unique beauty and a testament to God’s transformational power for many women who wear them, including Lorinda herself
‘The Queen led our country through the best of times, the worst of times and the changing of times’
Marilyn Monroe lookalike Suzie Kennedy reflects on the huge impact the Queen’s presence had on each of their lives
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Your stories of God’s intervention
‘God restored my marriage’
Jacqui White, 71, shares her experience of meeting the Queen, and the miraculous transformation she has seen in her own family
Tackling anxiety
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse looks at the causes of anxiety and explains how good nutrition can be part of the solution
Should I be worried about bleeding?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
A devoted servant
Veronica Zundel shares her memory of seeing the Queen up close, and provides a unique take on Her Majesty’s years on the throne
A 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
Prayer & Reflection: Welcoming in a new season
September is the start of a new season; autumn is upon us and, while we are still enjoying the warmth of the sun, nights are drawing in, gardens are starting to lose their summer blooms and the dark, rich autumnal colours are slowly creeping in.
Shopping to save lives
Faced by the unimaginable suffering of hundreds of thousands of Romanian children, Jane Nicholson MBE founded the charity FARA. Here she shares the story of how it developed
Actress Rhoda Ofori-Attah: Called to act
Ghanaian British actress, Rhoda Ofori-Attah spoke to Jemimah Wright about a career in the spotlight, and how her church prayer group has been such a support as she navigates the ups and downs of the industry
Five things I have learned about… empty nesting
With two grown-up daughters, Cathy Madavan shares advice and wisdom on navigating the huge transition that occurs as children leave home
In Business: The power of a story
Tarnya Coley, founder of TC Publishing, shares how she went from overworked and stressed to empowering others to write and publish their own books
WA Bookclub: This month I’m reading…
A Place at the Table: Faith, hope and hospitality by Miranda Harris and Jo Swinney
My rainbow baby: Pregnancy after stillbirth
Premier’s deputy station director, Damilola Okeke, shares her story of coming to faith, forging her career and the promise from God that she clung to after the devastating stillbirth of her daughter
The ten virgins: The importance of being prepared
Elaine Storkey explains who the ‘foolish virgins’ were and why their story is still so relevant to us today
Can you be an intellectual and believe in God at the same time?
Speaker, author, neuroscientist and apologist Sharon Dirckx shares her own journey to faith and explains why she believes we are more than just our brains
Not just a fad, organic farming is important for our diet
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains how nature preserves the very ground we farm on
Ask the doctor: Should my child have the flu vaccine?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Life Lessons: ‘Never give up, it’s never too late and you are never on your own’
After caring for her sick mother, Lizzie Barker led a life of adventure in the Middle East, before studying at Bible school and working for the Billy Graham Foundation. She shares her life lessons
Testimonies: Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Stories of God’s intervention
For the love of food
Veronica Zundel reflects on her recent enjoyment of Austrian cuisine, and encourages us to celebrate the sense of community surrounding mealtimes
God is still speaking to us today
With a PhD in the theology and practice of hearing God’s voice, author Tania Harris asserts that he is still speaking to us in the same way he did to those in the New Testament
Publisher recommendation
Ruth Leigh is an incredibly talented writer – and in Isabella M Smugge has created the picture-perfect character for our Instagram age
Shauna Niequist: The books that have changed my life
Life is in the Transitionsby Bruce Feiler
Putting truth on walls
Perry-May Britton runs Perry-May, an online business selling faith-inspired prints, clothing and journals to help connect people to God and spark conversation
‘When I am kind to people, I feel better’
Veronica Zundel confesses to having moments when she feels like lashing out – and suspects she is not alone
What causes the dark circles under my eyes?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
‘The best place for young children isn’t nursery. It’s at home’
Retired head teacher Angie Jones challenges Christian parents to check whether their priorities are based on God’s principles or our consumer-driven culture.
Going on holiday this year? Here’s why God’s rest is best
In a world that is always switched ‘on’, nutritionist Clare Backhouse urges us all to learn to unplug regularly
A sunshine state of mind
A message from Doll
‘Let’s acknowledge our emotions – but also weigh them up’
Veronica Zundel argues that we can put too much emphasis on feelings
‘How can I reduce excess saliva?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
‘I spent too many years wishing that I was like somebody else’
Nicki Copeland, who runs Instant Apostle publishers, shares her struggle with low self-esteem, and how following God has led her to places she never expected
What does a healthy home look like?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains that there are some microscopic bugs living inside of us that are incredibly useful
I’m singing my testimony
Mandisa Lynn Hundley’s award-winning singing career began on the fifth season of American Idol, where she finished in the top ten. She spoke to Damilola Okeke about the challenging seasons in her life and how they have impacted both her faith and music
‘The home is where life happens’
Jeannine Wiedmer spoke to Becky Hunter-Kelm about her passion to provide a safe place for young people, and the miraculous provision of their Youth Community Home
From Mara to Naomi: What’s in a name?
Elaine Storkey unpacks this story in the book of Ruth, encouraging us to not only be open about our struggles but also to the possibility of God’s restoration
‘My husband came out as transgender’
In the spring of 2015, Pam Jones’s husband of 24 years wrote her a letter explaining that they wanted to be known as Chrissie. Their rugged alpha male persona had been a mask, an act of performative masculinity to protect their true self, which was, and always had been, intrinsically feminine
Changing the world one pizza at a time
Award-winning entrepreneur Bridget Callaghan is the founder of Well Kneaded, a London-based pizzeria and social enterprise bringing connection and restoration. Here she explains how it all started
Five things I have learned about…life balance
Cathy Madavan shares the methods that have helped her avoid paralysis from too much choice
Tattoos 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?
‘God still speaks to his people’
Pastor and prophet Preethy Kurian told Jemimah Wright the incredible story of how God called her, and how she believes revival is coming to the UK
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Stories of God’s intervention
July Book Club
Before I turn to the book I have been reading, I want to begin by saying what a privilege it is to be hosting the book club.
Publisher recommendation
Liturgies for Hope by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore
This month I’m reading…
Potiphar’s Wife by Mesu Andrews (Waterbrook Press, 978-0593193761)
Seeing afresh through the eyes of a child
July sees the end of the academic year – a relief to students finishing their exams but possibly daunting to children starting new schools in September
Editor'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 – and also ethnicity ...
What does a healthy home look like?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse looks at how environmental factors can affect our wellbeing
Bible Study: A representative for all faithful women of God
Elaine Storkey opens up the story of the mother of the Sons of Zebedee, showing how costly following Jesus would have been for her
Woman Alive Book Club
This month I’m relinquishing…
‘I am an ordinary woman, with a simple dream from God’
Funmi Adewara is the founder and CEO of Mobihealth. Here she describes her journey to starting the multi-award-winning digital healthcare provider, which is saving lives in the global south
A celebration of gospel
Cassandra Maria is a presenter, producer and content creator for Premier Gospel. The radio show is hosting the Premier Gospel Awards on 18 June in London and Tola-Doll Fisherasked Cassandra some questions about herself, as well as the much-loved gospel show
In praise of the ordinary
It is time to honour those who faithfully serve God behind the scenes, says Veronica Zundel
Prayer and Reflection: Making room for Jesus
May is a good month for decluttering our cupboards and refreshing our wardrobes. I have fond memories as a child of my grandmother’s house, windows flung open as the warm, late spring breeze danced and glistened with particles of dust while cupboards were cleaned and wardrobes filled with summer clothes.
Editor’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 about this magazine ...
‘I have never experienced a relationship like this’
Vicki Keir shares her story of failed marriages – including discovering abuse in her home – and the faithful God who has given her hope and joy again
We don’t need a ‘Christian alternative’ to Wordle
Veronica Zundel says it’s time to stop creating a ‘safe’ version of every cultural phenomenon
‘Singing has helped me with fear and anxiety’
Singer Elle Limebear talked to Jemimah Wright about being the daughter of Delirious? front man Martin Smith and her own call to the music industry
Five things I have learned about… walking wisely
Cathy Madavan reminds us to slow down, plan ahead and keep connected to Jesus as well as those he has placed in our lives to cheer us on
May 2022 Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
Struggling to read the Bible? There’s a game for that!
Alice Bond’s passion for communicating the Bible found a new outlet, which God had given her in a dream: Biblios, the Bible in a box
Tamar: God can redeem any story
Widowed twice, sent home in disgrace, prostituted to her own father-in-law, this woman from Jesus’ genealogy lived a life full of shame at the hands of men, and yet Elaine Storkey reveals how the grace and blessing of God was on her life
May 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
This is a powerful testimony of the amazing journey of an ordinary woman set apart for such a time as this. Through the power of the Holy Spirit she has accomplished more than she ever hoped or imagined (a ministry that is still alive today), in one of the UK’s ...
Finding Jesus at festivals this summer
Christian festivals are not just about big numbers. These events are spiritual refilling stations where we lose ourselves in worship and teaching. Here, we take a peek behind the scenes of Creation Fest and David’s Tent
‘I dealt with racism every day’
Rejected from church because of her skin colour, unsupported by her father for being a woman, and surviving a suicide attempt has not stopped grandmother, Babi Dixon, 70, from seeing God at work in her life
What’s the connection between diet and eczema?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Cravings vs Hunger - what's the difference?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse shows us what we can do to ensure our bodies receive what they truly need
Women have always been central to the story of Christianity
Professors Joan Taylor and Helen Bond talk about the women they discovered when researching early Christianity, and the book that contains their findings, Women Remembered
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - May 2022
Stories of God’s intervention
WA Community - May 2022
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
God’s ways are not our ways
New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp is also a farmer’s wife and mum of seven. Seeing her sister killed in front of her eyes gave her unimaginable trauma. Here she speaks about the beauty and pain of life and how her writing draws her closer to the healing power of God
WA Community - April 2022
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
Normalising Christians in fiction
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 read when I finally get a chance to lie ...
The impact of the cross
I wear a cross around my neck and often find myself touching it gently throughout the day, as a thought pops into my mind that I want to share with God. Other times I reach for the cross just to catch my breath, pausing in the middle of a busy ...
In conversation with a modern-day prophet
Emma Stark spoke to Jemimah Wright about being a prophet, and why she is passionate about the Church re-engaging with the Holy Spirit
My passion came from putting my children first
After Nicole Blake’s second child – who is autistic – was born, she couldn’t find adequate childcare to allow her to return to work as a social worker. So, she opened her own nursery and has been serving families in the Southwark borough of London ever since
Churches, don’t ditch the technology
In our rush to get back to ‘normal’, are we leaving behind the most vulnerable once again? Veronica Zundel asks
April 2022 Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
Is there still a place for Christian Unions in schools?
Christian Unions are seen by some as legalistic, boring and irrelevant but CU leaders Chaplain Rev Alice Monaghan and English teacher Violet Taylor argue passionately that they need to continue
Five things I have learned about… life balance
Cathy Madavan shares the things that can make our lives more fruitful and fulfilling
April 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
Inspired by a recent book club post, I treated myself, with the luxury of a long weekend, to reading another of Sue Russell’s brilliant books, A Shed in a Cucumber Field (the title is in the Bible – who’d have thought it!). It’s been so good for the mind and ...
Who says you have to pick friends your own age?
Alli Blair and Carley Serwat found an intergenerational connection enriched their lives in a way they could never have imagined…
Jezebel – how evil was she really?
Elaine Storkey unpacks Jezebel’s background, revealing that idolatry was her major downfall
‘The need to find love is universal’
Catherine Larner spoke to Lizzie Damilola Blackburn about breaking into commercial fiction with a Christian protagonist
Creating safe spaces for women
God told Kelleigh Wooderson-Hudson to give up her job and start the charity Life Essence Housing. Here, she explains what she has learned about obedience
I was terrified of giving birth!
Ali Lawrence struggled with tokophobia for years but found that God will make a way even when it seems impossible
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - April 2022
Stories of God’s intervention
Do you actually enjoy your food?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse encourages us to slow down to eat, with tips to aid digestion
Everything you need to know about pitching an article for the Woman Alive comment section
We LOVE hearing from new (and familiar) writers with ideas that can feature in our opinion section. Here is how to pitch your piece and what to do when you get commissioned.
‘I don’t want IVF; I don’t want to help God’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Editor’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. That was six ...
Prayer & Reflection: Spring at last!
Walking along a familiar path I stopped and breathed in the air around me, my senses suddenly becoming awakened by the newness of the spring day. I realised how thankful I was that God had carried me through the dark and dreary winter months.
‘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
The “invisible” women
In a culture that idolises youth, Claire Musters investigates the experiences of women who are past the age of 50
Bible Study on Lent: Jesus’ example in the wilderness
Elaine Storkey on how Lent reminds us to recognise the power of evil and to take sin seriously
Five things I have learned about… learning
What is it the Bible says about being like little children?* You may no longer be in school but here’s why Cathy Madavan thinks we should all consider trying something new
There is power in forgiveness
For the final feature in her series on living free, Candy Ellie lays bare the far-reaching impact of stress-induced emotion
'I was sold on the black market as a baby'
When Jane Blasio discovered she had been sold at birth – along with 200 others – she decided to help others piece together the missing pieces of their past
'God told me I had to forgive my mother'
Kemi Koleoso’s mum left when she was a child and her father remarried a woman who didn’t care for his children. She speaks with Claire Musters about the trauma she carried throughout her teenage years and encountering God in the midst of it all
Spreading hope in the House of Lords
Baroness Caroline Cox, 84 has been a nurse, social scientist, and now a humanitarian. She shares some reflections about of her life of service with Jemimah Wright
A Romeo and Juliet love story
Ram and Sunita Gidoomal are from different castes (class systems), which meant those around them felt their relationship simply couldn’t work. They proved everyone wrong
‘Every diet I have tried has failed. What now?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
March 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
For 2022, I’m re-reading this book of daily reflections. It seems perfect for me right now, as Simon Guillebaud seems to be speaking right into the issues I’m dealing with. I whizzed through the book last summer for the Woman Alive book bingo challenge, but now I’m reading it through ...
March 2022 Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
The women behind Woman Alive
Premier Christian Communications acquired Woman Alive at the end of 2019 and as the platform has grown so has the team responsible for it. Here is some behind the scenes info on those who put together the content for this Christian female-first brand
Struggling with your period?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains how to harness your hormonal cycle
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - March 2022
Stories of God’s intervention
When did parenting become a competitive sport?
In the month celebrating Mother’s Day, Veronica Zundel says it is time to stop competitive mothering
The cross-generational sisterhood
Ruth Clemence explains why we should look outside our peer groups for friendships with other women
WA Community - March 2022
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
Changing 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 leave the Church ...
You are never alone
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, romance is in the air. It is everywhere around us – in advertisements, retail shops and in the eyes of every couple passing by on the street. While this is beautiful to see, it can make some people feel alone and abandoned.
Let’s fly the flag for ‘old love’…
Veronica Zundel refuses to run after the thrill of the ‘new’, but values hard-won, deepening relationships
‘I was reminded about being single every day at church’
Lauren Windle caught up with Christianity’s poster girl for single women, Carrie Lloyd, to ask how she feels about love, life and relationships ten years on from the start of her ministry
Five things I have learned about… worry
Cathy Madavan gives us practical ideas for how to deal with an anxious mind
‘I’m 45 – could I still conceive naturally?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Rescuing our sex lives
Relationships writer Sheila Wray Gregoire busts the myths that so many Christians have about intimacy
Hagar: Trafficking and sex slavery
Elaine Storkey looks at the story of this biblical character and highlights what we can learn from her life
Love as a driving force
The Lady’s Mine is New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers’ first novel for four years. Claire Musters finds out about the romantic fiction she wrote during lockdown
The house that God built
Clare Thompson leads the vibrant, social-action focused LoveBristol organisation with her husband Greg. She told Clare Blake why she loves living in a Christian community house
February 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
This book reminded me of the writings of Julian of Norwich, the anchorite nun who lived in Norwich. Keren’s writing is beautiful in the mystic tradition. Each thought is usually only a page or two so the book lends itself to being read when you don’t have a long time ...
February 2022 Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
Whose job is it to fill my love tank?
In the second part of her mini-series, Candy Ellie explains what can affect our ability to recognise and retain love in a healthy way
Love your gut!
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse helps us learn to care for our bodies in a new way
Married at 54: ‘I was willing to wait’
TV anchor Wendy Griffith dedicated a book to her future husband when she was still very much single. She explains how she discovered that ultimately, God is the best matchmaker
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - February 2022
Stories of God’s intervention
‘I was drawn into the subculture of alternative spirituality’
After years searching for hope within the occult, Talitha Colchester shares her story of finding Christ and his peace
WA Community - February 2022
Feedback from the Woman Alive community
Whether it’s good news or bad, knowing the future won’t make 2022 any easier… Jesus will
As we welcome in a new year, and all the good and bad that may hold, Woman Alive’s editor Tola-Doll Fisher reassures us that even if trouble is ahead, we have all we need in Christ
Love on a bicycle
Two newly married couples, Dawn and Tim Laundon and Matt and Coco Morley, told Clare Blake what they learned on their life-changing cycling trips
‘Singled Out in a Couple’s World’
Christa Smith spoke to Jemimah Wright about her new book, which aims to break the stigma of singleness
Looking to the year ahead
A stencil on my wall reads: “HOPE makes all things work and FAITH makes all things possible.” It is a constant reminder to me that there is only one way to turn my helplessness into hopefulness – by fixing my eyes on the Lord, breathing him in and inviting him ...
Five things I have learned about… setting goals
Cathy Madavan shares how she plans ahead in order to embrace a new season
January 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
I read this book while I was bringing up our kids. It really helped me to meet God daily on a deeper level through listening to him using ancient Christian practices like lectio divina. It also got me thinking practically about my role within our family and what I needed ...
January 2022 Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
Living with long COVID
We have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are still suffering its effects months after contracting the virus. Respiratory nurse and lecturer Debbie Duncan shares what is has been like for herself and others coping with long COVID
Let’s stop telling everyone to be more resilient
Veronica Zundel questions whether we should all be running after resilience in every circumstance
Strange wisdom for 2022?
Elaine Storkey gives us four lessons from the perplexing book of Ecclesiastes
New year, same you?
Candy Ellie kicks off her new, three-part series by looking at how we can create long-term change
Running the good race
Ali Lawrence spoke to Liz Yelling about her journey from the Olympics Games to faith in Jesus
Our Queen: 70 years of faith and service
As we enter the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Catherine Butcher shares her discoveries about the Queen’s faith and invites us to join in with this year’s celebrations
Nurturing ourselves at bedtime
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains how we can get better sleep
‘I’m a virgin, do I need a smear test?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
Our adopted daughter wasn’t waiting for us, but we chose her long before she was born
Lucinda Smith learned a lesson about her own relationship with God in the process of bringing an abandoned baby into her family
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - January 2022
Stories of God’s intervention
WA Community - January 2022
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
Laughing children, hot chocolate and a snoring dog on a lazy Sunday afternoon…
Maxine Hallett reflects on her journey towards God, and the sanctuary she now calls home
Editor's letter: Would you open your home to a stranger?
We asked our writers to talk about ‘home’ this issue and tell us what it means to them. I’d love to know what it means to you too.
A prayer of thanks for our homes
A reader’s prayer by Julia Rudyard
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - December 2021
Stories of God’s intervention through the power of prayer
Cathy Madavan: Five things I have learned about… generosity
Cathy Madavan shows us how the five love languages provide a great guide to generosity
You can thrive during menopause!
Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé rounds off our special three-part series on the menopause
December Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
December Book Club - Readers recommend…
Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned twice for being a Christian. This book is an education into human evil; how he suffered is staggering. It’s a series of sermons that he composed “on the verge of insanity”. Yet his answer to the inhumanity and his powerlessness is his belief in the promises ...
My life in a convent
When you hear the word ‘nun’ what do you think of? Sister Act or Julie Andrews in the iconic Sound of Music? If these are your benchmarks the reality may well disappoint. However, there are many delightful insights to discover about the religious life. Caroline Leighton spent some time as a postulant in a religious community and lifts the lid on what it was like
‘Pornography has been normalised in our culture’
Catherine Etherington, the Head of Recovery for the UK-based Naked Truth Project, talks about their mission to free lives from the damaging impact of sexual addictions
In Business: Your body is a temple
Templespa owner and co-founder, Liz Warom, reveals how she and her husband started their business, and how faith is at the centre of all they do
Home is...a place to belong
Elaine Storkey unpacks what the Bible says about the significance of our homes
‘I had made peace with dying, but the thought of being crippled was harder’
After 15 years of a progressively debilitating illness, John Mark Comer’s wife, Tammy, was supernaturally healed from a curse last year. She talked to Jemimah Wright about her journey
‘We all need a place where they have to let us in’
Veronica Zundel unpacks her responses to the places she has lived over the years, and reflects on where our true home lies
Working through suffering without losing faith in God
Having lost precious children to miscarriage and a daughter, Libby, at birth, Katherine Gantlett shares how she stopped trying to escape the winter seasons of her life, and learned to walk with him authentically and honestly
Life Lessons: Following God’s call all around the world
Marti Green, 77, and her husband set up Youth With A Mission in England, and helped train thousands of young people to share the gospel
WA Community - December 2021
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
Liz Earle: Our leaders should do more to prioritise women’s health
Macaila Britton talks to Liz Earle MBE, wellbeing brand founder, about her experience in the industry and what still needs to change
Cancer, chemotherapy and confident hope in God
This is my first editorial in a while as I received an aggressive cancer diagnosis back in March. Having always identified as a strong, independent woman, this year has been hugely challenging but I am so grateful for the absolute onslaught of prayers from the Woman Alive community while I ...
Poem for Remembrance Day
A reader poem
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - November 2021
Stories of God’s intervention
Bamboozled by Jesus
Cassandra Nelson from Premier Gospel caught up with actress and comedian Yvonne Orji about her new book, dating while celibate and the rise to fame
How do I respond as a Christian if my enemy wants to kill me?
Ella Bartelsian of Yerevan International Church, Armenia, spoke to Clare Blake about how God is breaking through to a defeated nation
‘My garden brought me hope’
Rachel Bearn shares how being close to creation helped bring her back into relationship with God.
November Book Club - Readers recommend…
I accepted this book from a neighbour, thinking: “Well, if it’s too heart-wrenching, I don’t have to read it.” And it wasn’t. Although it was desperately sad, the author didn’t dwell on the horrors. Heather Morris was asked to write Lale Sokolov’s story when he was an old man because ...
November Book Club
This month Amy Boucher Pye is reading…
‘We play a significant role in far too many wars’
Elaine Storkey reminds us of that we should seek the peace that Jesus gives, for all of us
One woman’s fight against FGM
Ann-Marie Wilson talked to Clare Blake about a chance meeting that led her to found 28 Too Many, a charity with a mission to end the shocking practice of female genital mutilation
How did my grandparents survive the war?
Maxine Hallett reflects on the desperation and determination of her ancestors
Married for the first time at 65
Trained opera singer, Ginny Miller, 72, had a dramatic encounter with God when she was 19. She lived by faith in a Christian community, and worked in pastoral care and counselling, before meeting her husband
‘I lost interest in sex’
Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé continues our series on the menopause by highlighting the common symptoms and their impact on our lives
Buy this book and you might save someone's life
Bedbound poet Jenny Rowbory refuses to be defined by her broken body. Instead she is raising money for a life-changing operation through her anthology We Are the Winter People
Tackling the horrors of child trafficking
Children as young as four are being trafficked into Ghana’s fishing industry – Anita Budu of International Justice Mission says she will not rest until they are free
Five things I have learned about… being a peacemaker
Cathy Madavan shares what she strives to do in all her relationships to cultivate unity and peace
‘I’ve always been a pacifist’
Veronica Zundel reflects on whether war is ever just, and encourages us to live out our ideals today
WA Community - November 2021
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
October Book Club - You recommend…
Book reviews from Woman Alive readers
Five things I have learned about… processing the past
Seasoned author Cathy Madavan suggests that, whatever our history, we can learn from it and move on
What it means to be black British
TV and radio personality Diane Louise Jordan talked to Jeannette McCarthy about her new project The Making of Black Britain
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - October 2021
Stories of God’s intervention in our daily life
‘Where are the women?’
Veronica Zundel reminds us of the women in history easily forgotten, and says we need to hear more about those who spread the gospel too
I love history
Acting Editor, Jemimah Wright on the October issue, and her love of history…
Women as God intended
Author Michele Guinness tells Clare Blake that women have come a long way, but we still do not enjoy true equality
October Book Club
Amy Boucher Pye on what she is reading this month….
Who interprets history?
Elaine Storkey shows us why history is vital, through the story of Stephen
Clues from the past
Maxine Hallett grew up not going to church but, looking back at her family history, is inspired by her great grandfather
‘More than a business; it’s a place of ministry’
Small business owner Samantha Rigg-David talked to Jeanette McCarthy about how God led her to open Nuff Naturals
‘You can’t stop the menopause, but you can improve the experience’
During World Menopause Month, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé kicks off our three-part series on the menopause, explaining how we can prepare physically, psychologically and spiritually
Reaching out to women in prostitution
From childhood loss to founding the Beloved charity reaching out to those in prostitution, Rosie Hopley shares her life’s journey through deep lows and great joy
‘The default is white British, and everything else is different and other’
Author Chine McDonald spoke to Rachel Pearce about her new book, God Is Not A White Man: And Other Revelations
A new kind of healing
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains the ways we can receive healing through prayer, medicine and understanding our own body’s unique needs
’I wrestled with feeling like God had abandoned me’
Jo Fothergill spoke to Jeanette McCarthy about her experience of living with depression, and how her faith has sustained her
WA Community - October 2021
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
Physical and mental struggles led to a new ministry
Diane Regan shares with Clare Blake how the pain her family has walked through birthed the charity Kintsugi Hope
Body confidence cards encourage users to reflect on their identity
When Denise Sanderson-Estcourt gave up her regular, ‘safe’ job to become an image consultant, some people – Denise included – felt it was a risky move. But God has brought some incredible confidence-building material out of this decision, and there is plenty more to come
WA Community - September 2021
Here are the latest news, views and ideas from the Woman Alive community
‘Identity politics’
Veronica Zundel suggests that identity gives meaning to our lives, but it is dangerous to make it a source of pride
It’s not every day you find a Christian designer behind a lingerie brand’
Jackie Michel spoke to Rachel Pearce about her vision to clothe the female form beautifully
Adopting my girl
Sharon Bricker, 73, was mum to three boys, but she always dreamed of having a daughter. After a hysterectomy due to ill health, she wondered how it would ever happen
‘As God’s daughter I know that I am a work in progress’
‘As God’s daughter I know that I am a work in progress’’God has helped me embrace the identity of the person he knew from the moment he created me’Maxine Hallett shares how she found her identity in Christ, and how she prays her children will too
From atheism to faith
Three women from the world of science explain how they came to embrace Christian faith
Five things I have learned about… being yourself
Seasoned author Cathy Madavan explains how she has come to accept who she is – and how we can do the same
'Christian identity is always linked with Jesus’ identity’
Elaine Storkey explains that our security lies in our relationship with the God who made us and knows us
September Book Club - You recommend…
Gamble is the visionary behind the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, a structure in the making dedicated to showcasing answered prayer as a testament to God’s goodness. While collating prayers for the wall, Gamble was struck by the importance and necessity of remembering God’s work in our lives. This gave ...
September Book Club
This month I’m reading…
Katie Piper: ‘I found comfort in my local church'
In 2008, Katie survived an acid attack and during her recovery set up The Katie Piper Foundation. She spoke to Claire Musters about how she coped with trauma and the impact on her outward appearance, how her newfound faith helped her come to terms with what happened and how a positive mindset helps her every day
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - September 2021
Stories of God’s intervention
Joyce Meyer: ‘God showed me I had never truly received his love’
After years of trying to love others and failing, Joyce Meyer learned that her main problem was that she didn’t love herself. She shares how God helped her step free from the comparison trap and embrace who she truly is
When I don’t know who I am
Reader prayer - September 2021
My new identity
Editorial from September 2021
Learning from my Muslim friends
Rachel Pieh Jones has lived among Muslims in both Somaliland and Djibouti. Here she tells Jemimah Wright how much they have taught her about faith
Why don’t we talk about periods?
Rachel Jones believes that this is a subject that has been neglected by Christians for far too long
Gaming: It’s not a battle you need to win
We can celebrate the positives that gaming holds for young people
What has lockdown done to our children?
Claire Musters, mum to two teenagers, considers how we can all – whether parents/carers or not - support young people this summer and beyond
‘I’m staying home this summer’
Editorial from July 2021
Spiritual journalling
Maxine Hallett encourages us to record how we are feeling, what we are learning and the prayers that God is answering
Invited on a journey of discovery
Elizabeth Neep, commissioning editor at SPCK, explains the idea behind new spiritual formation imprint, Form
Book Club birthday!
To celebrate the Woman Alive Book Club’s 15th birthday, Claire Musters caught up with its founder Amy Boucher Pye
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Editorial from August 2021
Learning to live more responsibly
Environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio speaks to Jemimah Wright about the moment she recognised God’s call to care for the whole of creation – and how it changed the course of her life
'I was rejected from church as a single mum'
Shovorne Adams was judged for being a single mum at 17. But God never left her alone, providing love, protection and hope for her future
‘Chemistry meets creativity’
Tumi Siwoku, Creative Director at Beauty Science Labs UK, talks to Clare Blake about starting a business in the pandemic, her passion for indie beauty products and why natural may not always be best
What does the Bible say about sex and relationships?
There is much wrong in what our culture teaches us about attitudes towards sex and relationships, but also many wrong perceptions about what the Bible says about these vital topics. Elaine Storkey unpacks why this is and reveals what it truly says
Loved through childlessness
Marie Goode, 71, has spent 47 years as a missionary alongside her husband Steve. Here she shares why they still trust in God’s goodness, even though he hasn’t given them the one thing they truly desire
I'm in love with a non-Christian...
It’s all very well to talk about not being yoked to unbelievers, but what do you do when a non-Christian steals your heart?
To illness and disability – No one is immune
Lily, daughter of leading health expert Liz Earle, talks to Tola-Doll Fisher about how she has grappled with chronic illness and healing
Living fearlessly through this pandemic – and beyond
Catherine Adenrele Runsewe celebrates the resilience of women, and encourages us to build on the foundations we have laid during this time of great difficulty
Finding love online
Two couples tell Clare Blake how their love stories began online
‘Hurt needs to be heard in order for healing to take place’
Counsellor, psychotherapist and coach Rita Edah MA, MBACP, MACC talks about her therapy practice and why she is so passionate about helping those who have suffered abuse
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
Those who pray together stay together
COVID-19 separation has heightened the importance of praying in com-munity
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
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
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"
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
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
Do we really know what Grace is?
In the first of a special Christmas blog series, we look at understanding the concept of grace
‘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
‘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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘Everyone looks forward to Christmas except me’
Author Sheila Jacobs explains why Christmas has never been her favourite time of year
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...
What does Christmas mean to Jesus?
A new book on advent offers a unique take on the Christmas season
There are more important things in life than walking
Joni Eareckson Tada shares how she learned to be thankful for God’s sovereignty
‘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
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