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Grenfell Hope by Gaby Doherty - Review

Last weekend, I and a few friends were discussing how we each did, or did not, look our own age. Someone then asked where we were when the news of Princess Diana’s death reached us. The vast majority had no idea. Pinpointing one day in a whole childhood only brings to the surface vague imp...

May 14th, 2018 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Interview with Born Bad Author James Boyce

James Boyce is an honourary research associate of the School of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania, and a multi award-winning author. His new book, Born Bad: Original Sin and the Making of the Western Mind explores the history of the Doctrine of Original Sin and ho...

May 20th, 2016 - Posted & Written by Laura White

Political Hot Potatoes + Christian Action =

What happens when you combine some of the UK's toughest and most controversial political issues with courageous Christian campaigning?

November 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Election Day Interview: Jesus For President?

As America goes to the polls, we talk to Shane Claiborne about politics, voting and Jesus.

November 4th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Anti Slavery Day UK: Get Involved

UK charities are today uniting to spread awareness about the international problem of slavery.

October 18th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Tony Campolo Talks Religion & Politics

Following on from our conversation about Red Letter Christians, I wanted to delve deeper into Tony Campolo’s life and theology. A quick Google search had turned up more than a few websites accusing the professor of heresy.

October 4th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Why Tony Campolo is a Red Letter Christian

Tony Campolo has a reputation for shaking things up and causing a bit of stir. At the end of our interview I wonder aloud if we both agree on the professor’s most famous quote.

October 1st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Brethren Church denied Charitable status

A Brethren church has been denied charitable status, in a move which some claim could lead other Christian groups into difficulties.

September 4th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

London Riots: One year on

Millions around the world watched on television as young Londoners took to the streets in fury. The shooting of Mark Duggen by police sparked widespread riots during August 2011.

August 3rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Loving Mercy - Simon Ponsonby

In recent years Simon Ponsonby has emerged as a leading Christian author and theologian. Having previously written on the End Times (And The Lamb Wins), the Holy Spirit (More) and Christian Worship (Now to Him), the Oxford based theologian now turns his passion and gift of clear communication in ...

July 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

'I always wanted to join the army'

Scott Witherick, 24 spent four years serving in the Army, including a tour of Iraq. As a Christian, he continually encountered the moral dilema of war and here speaks honestly about his time as a soldier.

June 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Interview: Stop the Traffik's Steve Chalke

Steve Chalke, MBE is the founder of Oasis and Stop The Traffik, a UN Special Advisor, author of one of the most controversial Christian books ever released and a Guinness World Record holder.

June 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Can war ever be justified?

Whether the Crusades, the American use of the nuclear bomb or modern day terrorism is being discussed, Christian views on war and conflict are divided. How should we approach the subject and what did Jesus believe?

June 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Christians honoured by The Queen

Becoming an Officer or Commander of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is quite an achievement.

June 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Faith Under Fire: Vicar of Baghdad

As the vicar of the only Anglican church in Baghdad, Iraq Canon Andrew White lives under constant threat. In this exclusive interview, we talk to the Canon about baptising people in Saddam Hussein's old palace, religious persecution, and Andrew's multiple sclerosis.

June 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Iona's John Bell on Celtic Christianity

John Bell is part of the Iona Community. Based in Glasgow, but travelling eight months of the year throughout the world, John teaches on issues of worship, spirituality and social justice.

June 18th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Putting your money where your mouth is

Is it unethical to keep our money with the banks? Are banks only out to make a profit regardless of the rest of us? Should we be looking for different ways to invest? Jonathan Langley argues that our current system needs to change.

May 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by The Editor

Boris Island in the red sea

As the dust settles on another round of elections, what do these results mean for Christians of all political persuasions?

May 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by The Editor

Fighting slavery in the 21st century

Time magazine noted last year, "there are more slaves today than at any point in human history". It's a statistic that has propelled many Christian groups into fighting against both slavery and human trafficking in the 21st Century. But the relationship between Christianity and slavery is a long...

April 30th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Fairtrade and the church: is it fair enough?

After more than a decade of Fairtrade, has the movement which set out to change lives and livelihoods for the better even come close to achieving its goals? There is a growing range of ways in which ethically-sourced products are labelled on supermarket shelves. How can we be sure we are doing th...

April 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

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