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I thank God for my mother (who is also my best friend)
Superstition is socially acceptable, but Christians don’t need to be superstitious
Finding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I know what I want in a husband, but should I lower my expectations?
When gossip is disguised as prayer
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Finding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
‘As women, we carry layers of responsibility - some seen, others hidden. We’re birthing babies, building businesses, holding up households, and holding space for everyone else. The weight is not just physical, it’s mental, spiritual, and emotional. And when you’re in the thick of it, even rest feels like a luxury,’ says Salomé Criddle.
I thank God for my mother (who is also my best friend)
‘In this mother-and-daughter relationship, we are fiercely for each other, fiercely opinionated and fiercely determined to set an example for what a mother-daughter relationship could and should look like,’ says Jessica Stark.
‘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
‘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
‘God carried me when I was told I needed to terminate my pregnancy’
‘At a routine check up on the baby, a few days before our planned C-section, her heart rate kept disappearing. Distressed this was the end, I agreed whole-heartedly to an emergency C-section as our church community prayed fervently over Zoom,’ says Beth Appleby.
Relationships
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I know what I want in a husband, but should I lower my expectations?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Marcia Dixon answers a woman in her late twenties who is worried she will never find a husband.
‘What the world views as liberal sexuality, God calls bondage’
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS How do I let go and move on from a guy that is not good for me?
Is it ok to pray for the best sex life?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I set boundaries with a toxic friend?
Marriage is not the only pathway to reduced loneliness
What are divine appointments, and should we pray for them when looking for love?
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BIBLE
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
Book Club
Book Club - Comfort in the Ashes: Explorations in the book of Job to support trauma survivors
Hosted by Claire Musters
March Book Club - Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood by Chine McDonald
Hosted by Claire Musters
February Book Club: Metamorph - Transforming your life and leadership By Kate Coleman
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January Book Club: The autobiography of Britain’s first black woman bishop
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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.
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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
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A woman in the UK has become the first womb transplant recipient to give birth, this is my response as a Christian midwife
‘Christianity has a rich history when it comes to medical advancement and though we know that Jesus can miraculously heal, he has also set within humanity the ability to create and develop the most extraordinary treatments and procedures through which he can also work,’ says Michelle Tant.
Church
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
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
Ministering to younger generations is important, but working with older people will teach you the importance of slowing down
When she was ordained, Rev Dr Anne-Louise Critchlow wasn’t looking forward to visiting care homes as part of her work, but in doing so she learned to value time.
When gossip is disguised as prayer
‘How many of us ask more questions than we really need when someone asks us for prayer. Do we really have to know the intricacies of the situation when God knows all and we can lay it before him?’ asks Samantha Bailie-McMurdock.
Superstition is socially acceptable, but Christians don’t need to be superstitious
‘Whilst most superstitions indicate a desperate plea to divert misfortune, some promote happiness, such as ‘seeing two crows together’ signifying a forthcoming positive occurrence and picking up a penny where ‘all day long you’ll have good luck’. Although tempting to recite such optimistic rhymes, it credits a fabricated prediction rather than God-breathed prophecy. It can be a snare to place trust in a reality deviating from Christ,’ says Hannah Wickens.
Finding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
‘As women, we carry layers of responsibility - some seen, others hidden. We’re birthing babies, building businesses, holding up households, and holding space for everyone else. The weight is not just physical, it’s mental, spiritual, and emotional. And when you’re in the thick of it, even rest feels like a luxury,’ says Salomé Criddle.
People-pleasing can lead to stress but setting healthy boundaries is a godly pursuit
Prayer and reflection for May
‘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
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
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
Five books to bring joy and laughter to our walk with God
‘If you have found your walk with Jesus has become a little serious, then here are five books that remind us that joy and laughter are all part of God’s design,’ says Kate Orson.
Ministering to younger generations is important, but working with older people will teach you the importance of slowing down
When gossip is disguised as prayer
Superstition is socially acceptable, but Christians don’t need to be superstitious
Finding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
People-pleasing can lead to stress but setting healthy boundaries is a godly pursuit
‘I have been arrested about 28 times!’
Ladies, it’s time to lead
Learning from wise souls
God removed the lump in my breast
Five books to bring joy and laughter to our walk with God
Health and wellbeing
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BUSINESS
Power and obedience - Fola Komolafe MBE talks about following God’s grace through her career as a female business leader.
What exactly is bitcoin and why should we care?
A new movement in dyslexia-friendly literature
How to rewire your brain through gratitude
Look after the skin God gave you (here’s a 20% discount to give you a head start!)
Speciality coffee is not just a fad, being a values-led, social business means 'trying to be like Jesus'
Girl power reimagined
Joining our stories with God’s
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Parenting
Come as you are, but could you just…?
Seeking restoration rather than division this Mother’s Day
Parenting - is it time for something new?
How God made me a mother - adopting a baby boy as a single Christian woman
The Bible references old age, but has little on the role of grandparent
As Christians are we raising an anxious generation?
‘It’s my daughter’s 7th birthday on International Women’s Day and I want her to be exposed to amazing women who have inspired me throughout history’
How not to be perfect
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