Culture

Can Dan Walker nail the dreaded paso doble to win this year’s Strictly Come Dancing?
2021-09-24T14:11:00+01:00By Lauren Windle
As the contestants take to the dancefloor live for the first time this Saturday, Lauren Windle explores what Strictly contestant Dan Walker can learn from his sashaying predecessors of faith
Could a Christian go on Married at First Sight?
2021-09-22T13:37:00+01:00By Lauren Windle
Lauren Windle questions whether Christian contestants could appear on this controversial reality TV show without compromising their faith
Five ways to prepare your wardrobe for autumn-winter 2021
2021-09-16T11:16:00+01:00By Cynthia Ajayi
With London Fashion Week finally underway, fashionista and YouTube influencer Cynthia Ajayi encourages us to get prepared for the coming season
Will Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague hold Pretty Little Thing to account?
2021-09-15T13:17:00+01:00By Lauren Windle
Lauren Windle believes Molly-Mae’s new job raises questions for Christians who love fashion
Who’s protecting our kids?
2021-09-14T11:17:00+01:00By Bekah Legg
Restored director Bekah Legg believes parents have a pivotal part to play in protecting young people from physical and online abuse
‘Let’s stop treating suicide as a crime or sin’
2021-09-10T10:47:00+01:00
Having lost her son to suicide, Jill Baker marks World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) by placing a lit candle in a window. She invites us to join her, and to reflect on the way we talk about suicide and support those around us who are struggling. She believes we can do better.

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It’s time the government started protecting children from porn
2021-09-03T12:23:00+01:00
CARE chief executive Nola Leach calls for age-check porn legislation
Pen Farthing: new Noah or new level of selfish?
2021-09-02T16:20:00+01:00
Some animal lovers were delighted when Pen Farthing chartered a private plane to rescue 94 dogs and 74 cats from Afghanistan, but Rachel Pearce questions whether prioritising animals over humans is hugely heroic or incredibly selfish
Misogyny, hate crimes and terrorism: terminology matters
2021-08-18T13:59:00+01:00By Bekah Legg
The language we use about violence against women matters, says Bekah Legg, who urges us to use our words carefully to combat a growing culture of misogyny and rape
Are you brave enough to take on the ‘Shack Challenge’?
2021-08-16T10:24:00+01:00
Global Care is looking for volunteers to take part in its ‘Shack Supper’ and ‘Shack Shelter’ challenges. Could you take on one…or both?
Why we need more God-centred media for young people
2021-07-28T11:28:00+01:00By Sally Tate
As the summer holidays are in full swing, and churches are welcoming back their congregations, Sally Tate introduces RaiseUp, a new initiative providing a wealth of resources
Opening up spaces to talk
2021-07-15T10:46:00+01:00
The topic of gendered violence and gendered inequality is complex and emotive but one young woman, Natasha Eeles, has made it her mission to challenge and change it.
G7: we needed more actionable steps
2021-06-15T00:00:00+01:00
Lovely Chavan from the Young Christian Climate Network believes the G7 talked about many vital issues, but didn’t provide a clear explanation on what happens next
‘World leaders must stop reiterating empty promises’
2021-06-15T00:00:00+01:00
Rachel Mander from the Young Christian Climate Network reflects on the recent G7 summit in Cornwall
Why take care of the earth?
2021-06-07T00:00:00+01:00
Avery Foley, from Answers in Genesis, explains that when God is the focus of our lives, we should naturally want to care for the earth he created.
Pursuing racial justice
2021-05-25T00:00:00+01:00
On this, the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, the US national prayer director for 24-7 Prayer, Lisa Koons, reflects on the racial justice movement born in the wake of his death and the teaching of Jesus about the pursuit of justice.
On the ground in Israel
2021-05-24T00:00:00+01:00
Elizabeth Atteih is based in Haifa, where her husband is pastor of their church. Here she describes what life was like during the latest escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine – and how she feels about the current cease fire.
A momentous week
2021-04-23T00:00:00+01:00
Chine McDonald shares her thoughts on what the events of this week mean for the conversation about racial justice both in the UK and around the world.
'Christians Must Hold Toxic Media Accountable when it comes to mental health'
2021-03-10T00:00:00+00:00
Piers Morgan, famous for controversial media commentary, shared his thoughts on Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry yesterday. Here's what Macaila Britton thinks
'The Queen’s faith should determine how she reacts to the Meghan and Harry interview'
2021-03-09T00:00:00+00:00By Lauren Windle
Millions of people are thought to have tuned in to watch the interview with Oprah last night. Here's why Lauren Windle thinks a response should come from the Royal Family themselves and not their PR team
Why Harry and Meghan’s baby news gives us all hope
2021-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
As a news reader, Premier's Tola Mbakwe has been used to hearing and reporting on bad news almost every day during COVID-19. Here's why she thinks we should all be celebrating the latest from the royal family
Violence against Christians in Nigeria is spiralling out of control
2021-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
In 2017 Amina was part of a group kidnapped by Muslim terrorists and held hostage for eight months. Five years before, the terrorists came to her home and slaughtered her husband. Premier reporter Tola Mbakwe spoke with Amina about her experience