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Here are 7 Christian documentaries for you to watch this Christmas
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum
Autism diagnoses are increasing and God has guided our family with a neurodivergent daughter
What are you telling your children about Father Christmas?
I discovered God’s design in our psychology, and it is fascinating!
The Holy Spirit warned me when my drink was spiked
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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
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’
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
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
Relationships
I felt God ask me to remain single and my book, Nun’s Drift, contains what I learned about acceptance
‘I tried to fight that unwelcome ‘call’ [to singleness] when I was older, but it has given me the ability to be available to listen to other singles and really hear them,’ says Sheila Jacobs, who ended up writing a novel with singles as the main characters.
Many women in the Bible used their sexuality to survive, and Jesus did not condemn them
Are Christian women ashamed of their own sexuality?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum
As a Christian mum of teenage boys I’m worried about the message OnlyFans influencer Bonnie Blue is giving to young men about women
Are Christian women being good helpmates or are we all just ’mankeeping’?
I wrote a book on waiting on God for my husband….and this is what happened next
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Many women in the Bible used their sexuality to survive, and Jesus did not condemn them
‘Jesus made no comment at all about women who used their sexuality as a means of making a living. In fact, any condemnation the Bible makes of prostitution is reserved for the men who buy sex, not for the women who sell it,’ says Sally Hope.
Book Club
January Book Club: The autobiography of Britain’s first black woman bishop
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This month I’m reading…A Crown that Lasts: You are not your label By Demi-Leigh Tebow
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Book Club: Being a Sanctuary By Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez
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'Lead like the real you' this month's Book Club is on Amy Orr Ewings new book
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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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The Church is responsible for preventing abuse and protecting the vulnerable
“Safeguarding is not a mere tick box exercise but an extension of our Godly responsibilities as church leaders. If we fail in safeguarding, we fail in our Godly responsibility,” says Chioma Alade, Designated Safeguarding Leader at Living Temple Church.
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Iraq is proposing a terrifying law to lower its age of consent so that men can marry nine-year-old girls
‘If the law is to change, it would mean Iraq would have the youngest age of consent in the world, with neighbouring Iran having the second youngest at 13,’ says Sophie Dianne, as she urges us to pray.
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The Church is responsible for preventing abuse and protecting the vulnerable
“Safeguarding is not a mere tick box exercise but an extension of our Godly responsibilities as church leaders. If we fail in safeguarding, we fail in our Godly responsibility,” says Chioma Alade, Designated Safeguarding Leader at Living Temple Church.
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
‘I dread there ever being a day where giving is not at the heart of Christmas’
‘If you’re tempted to stave off giving this Christmas season because of anxiety, financial stress, or even the humbug feeling from the world that says “what does it matter, it’s all just about spending money,” remember; giving is just as much for the giver as for the one who receives,’ says Hope Bonarcher.
Leaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Sophie Dianne has a message of solidarity and support for those feeling grief or pain this Christmas.
Your fresh start is found in surrendering
A prayer and reflection for January
‘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”
Saved from injury in a car crash
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention…
What are you telling your children about Father Christmas?
‘If you want to perpetuate the idea that all the presents beneath the tree were brought by Father Christmas, you are free to do so. Enjoy it. Your children may go along with it, or not, though if they decide he isn’t real it begs the question, will there still be presents next year?’ says Jenny Sanders.
The Holy Spirit warned me when my drink was spiked
Jessica Stark shares a testimony of supernatural insight, when the Holy Spirit intervened on a night out in Edinburgh.
God desires more for us than burnout this Christmas
‘The ultimate answer to our exhaustion is coming to God and receiving his rest,’ says Danielle Finch.
Is this the secret to a happy Christmas this year?
Inviting the lonely and those without families to join your Christmas Day, might be the very thing to light up the season.
‘I dread there ever being a day where giving is not at the heart of Christmas’
Leaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Your fresh start is found in surrendering
‘I found freedom in submission’
‘Marriage is not about a hierarchy or a chain of command’
Saved from injury in a car crash
What are you telling your children about Father Christmas?
The Holy Spirit warned me when my drink was spiked
God desires more for us than burnout this Christmas
Is this the secret to a happy Christmas this year?
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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
Making God an intrinsic part of every lesson
Why do women perform better at school, but men are ahead in the workplace?
Influencer, Anna Mathur says, ‘You can’t do it all’
Cooking in season
Sexism in the city
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Parenting
What do you really believe about parenting?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum
Women usually bear the burden at Christmas - from cooking to gifts - here’s how to navigate this time while actually enjoying it
The Bible values the wisdom of older generations so let's raise confident women together
Why can’t women choose to be childfree?
Is ethical parenting possible?
Lessons from baby loss - ‘God’s grace is sufficient’
'What Little House on the Prairie taught me about a godly attitude to sex and marriage'
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